What percentage of railroad crossing crashes result from a vehicle driving into the side of a train?

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Dahlia Tanner

4 February, 15:31

What percentage of railroad crossing crashes result from a vehicle driving into the side of a train?

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Josie Whitehead · Answer 1

The percentage of railroad crossing crashes that results from a vehicle driving into the side of a train is 25%.

These crashes usually occur as the result of drivers intentionally circumventing warning equipment used at railroad crossings. Drivers typically used their senses to determine the proximity of the train and attempt to cross quickly rather than wait for the train to pass before crossing.