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When motorists disregard signs, lights bells and gates at highway-rail grade crossing, the consequences are often deadly.
A collision involving a vehicle and train is forty times more likely to result in a fatality than a crash involving motor vehicles.
The approach of a train triggers "active warning devices" (flashing red lights, bells and gates.)
They begin operating at least 20 seconds before the arrival of the fastest train on that line.
In case of electrical or mechanical failure, active warning devices are designed to default to the fail-safe or "active" mode.
With the BOLO 911 you will have ample warning when a train is approaching the crossing giving you added time to react.
Highway-Rail Incidents at Public and Private Crossings, 1998-2005
Source: Federal Railroad Administration
Year |
Collisions |
Fatalities |
Injuries |
|
1981 |
9,295 |
728 |
3,293 |
|
1982 |
7,748 |
607 |
2,637 |
|
1983 |
7,161 |
575 |
2,623 |
|
1984 |
7,281 |
649 |
2,910 |
|
1985 |
6,919 |
582 |
2,687 |
|
1986 |
6,396 |
616 |
2,458 |
|
1987 |
6,391 |
624 |
2,429 |
|
1988 |
6,615 |
689 |
2,589 |
|
1989 |
6,525 |
801 |
2,868 |
|
1990 |
5,713 |
698 |
2,407 |
|
1991 |
5,386 |
608 |
2,094 |
|
1992 |
4,910 |
579 |
1,969 |
|
1993 |
4,892 |
626 |
1,837 |
|
1994 |
4,979 |
615 |
1,961 |
|
1995 |
4,633 |
579 |
1,894 |
|
1996 |
4,257 |
488 |
1,610 |
|
1997 |
3,865 |
461 |
1,540 |
|
1998 |
3,508 |
431 |
1,303 |
|
1999 |
3,489 |
402 |
1,396 |
|
2000 |
3,502 |
425 |
1,219 |
|
2001 |
3,237 |
421 |
1,157 |
|
2002 |
3,072 |
356 |
998 |
|
2003 |
2,962 |
332 |
1,022 |
|
2004 |
3,067 |
368 |
1,085 |
|
2005 |
3,010 |
355 |
970 |
The numbers remain troublesome because most accidents are largely avoidable and preventable.
Rail Crossings Deaths Called 'Preventable'
By Heather Collura, USA Today Posted: 2007-07-30 15:56:32
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