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Information in this section is
designed to provide the media with a quick reference to statistical facts
and how Missouri compares in national statistics. For historical safety statistics, please click here. And for more safety facts, click here. |
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The Basics |
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Highway-rail
crash statistics for 2007 indicate that Missouri had 47 crashes at
public crossings. Seven people were killed and another 20 seriously
injured. This is a 19% decrease from the 58 crashes that occurred in
2006. |
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Highway-Rail Terminology |
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Highway/Rail Grade Crossing
- The general area where a roadway intersects a railway. Public Grade Crossing - A highway/rail grade crossing where the roadway is under the jurisdiction and maintained by a public entity. Private Grade Crossing - At-grade crossings where the highway is privately owned and is intended for use by the owner or by the owner’s licensees and invitees. It is not intended for public use and is not maintained by a public highway authority. Active Highway-Rail Crossing Devices - Traffic control devices that give positive notice to highway users of the approach or presence of a train. Active devices include flashing light signals, automatic gates, and other similar devices activated by a train passing over a detection circuit or, in some instances, by manually operated devices. Passive Warning Devices - Non-electric traffic control devices, including signs, markings and other devices located at or in advance of a crossing to indicate the presence of a crossing. The purpose is to alert highway users to prepare for and take appropriate evasive action. Passive warning devices include: Cross Bucks - White reflecting X-shaped signs with "RAILROAD CROSSING" in black lettering, located alongside the roadway at railroad tracks. Cross bucks should be considered to be the same as a yield sign. Advance Warning Sign - A round yellow sign with "R X R." It is located alongside the highway in advance of the crossing and is designed to notify a motorist of a highway/rail crossing ahead. |
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