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The statistics speak clearly. Stay off the tracks or face tragic, deadly consequences

1830 grade crossing incidents nationwide in 2019.

Over 1000 rail trespassing casualties in 2019.

There were 136 suicides by train in 2019

It takes the average train over a mile to stop

Trains overhang the tracks by three feet or more on both sides.

Over half of Amtrak trains travel faster than 100 mph.

Train collisions are 20 times more fatal to motorists than cars.

Half of all incidents occur where there are lights, gates, bells and other markings.

The average freight train outweighs an automobile 4000:1.

Rail trespassers face fines up to $1000.

1830 grade crossing incidents nationwide in 2019.

Over 1000 rail trespassing casualties in 2019.

There were 136 suicides by train in 2019

It takes the average train over a mile to stop

Trains overhang the tracks by three feet or more on both sides.

Over half of Amtrak trains travel faster than 100 mph.

Train collisions are 20 times more fatal to motorists than cars.

Half of all incidents occur where there are lights, gates, bells and other markings.

The average freight train outweighs an automobile 4000:1.

Rail trespassers face fines up to $1000.

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