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K. Warning time less than 20 seconds attributed to signals timing out
before train’s arrival at the crossing/island circuit.
L. Warning time less than 20 seconds attributed to train operating
counter to track circuit design direction.
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M. Warning time less than 20 seconds attributed to train speed in
excess of track circuit’s design speed.
N. Warning time less than 20 seconds attributed to signal system’s
failure to detect train approach.
P. Warning time less than 20 seconds attributed to violation of special
train operating instructions.
R. No warning attributed to signal system’s failure to detect the train.
S. Other cause(s). Explain in Narrative Description.
Note: If the crossing site was not protected by train-activated warning
devices, enter “N/A.”
34. Roadway Conditions
Enter the code that best describes the condition of the roadway at the crossing at
the time of the incident. This differs from weather conditions. For example,
while the weather may be clear at the time of the incident, the roadway may have
snow or ice that could impact the highway user.
Roadway Conditions - Codes
A. Dry
B. Wet
C. Snow/slush
D. Ice
E. Sand, Mud, Dirt, Oil, Gravel
F. Water (Standing, Moving)
35. Location of Warning
Select the code that identifies the location of the crossing warnings shown in Item
32, and enter it in the code box. If there was no protection at the crossing, enter
“N/A,” and enter a code of “12” in Item 32 for “None” (i.e., no warning).
36. Crossing Warning Interconnected with Highway Signals
If highway traffic signals within 500 feet of the crossing site are interconnected
with the train detection circuitry, such that they restrict highway users from the
crossing whenever a rail consist occupies or is about to occupy the crossing, enter
“1.” If the highway traffic signals on the approach to the crossing are within 500
feet of the crossing but are not interconnected with the train detection circuitry,
enter “2.” Enter “3” (unknown) in the code box only after consultation with the
signal department responsible for track maintenance and a determination could
not be made whether the highway traffic signals are interconnected. If highway
signals are not present within 500 feet of the crossing, enter “N/A”.
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Note: Item 32 identifies warning devices actually present at, or in
the near vicinity of, the crossing. Therefore, it is possible
to show highway traffic signals interconnected with train
detection circuitry in this item, but not to enter a code of
“5” in Item 32.
37. Crossing Illuminated by Street Lights or Special Lights
If street lights or other special lights used to illuminate the crossing site were on at
the time of the accident/incident, enter “1.” If there were no such lights or if they
were not illuminated at the time of the accident, enter “2.” While code “3”
(unknown) is authorized, it can only be used after the railroad has made a diligent
effort to discern this fact, and a determination could not be made.
38. Highway User’s Age
Enter the age of the highway user. This block is mandatory, unless the age is
unknown as a result of the accident/incident being a hit and run.
39. Highway User’s Gender
Enter “1” if the highway user was a male, or “2” if the highway user was a
female. This block is mandatory, unless the gender is unknown as a result of the
accident/incident being a hit and run.
40. Highway User Went Behind or in Front of Train and Struck or was Struck by
Second Train
Enter the appropriate entry in the code box.
41. Highway User Action
Enter the appropriate entry in the code box. If code “3” (“Did not stop”) is used,
the vehicle must be shown as moving over the crossing in Item 16, and traveling
at a speed greater than “0” in Item 14. In the event of a suicide, or attempted
suicide, use code 8 regardless of whether other choices may be applicable.
1. Went around the gate
2. Stopped and then proceeded
3. Did not stop
4. Stopped on crossing
5. Other (specify)
6. Went around/thru temporary barricade
7. Went through the gate
8. Suicide or attempted suicide
Note: If 6, Went around/thru temporary barricade, is selected due to the
temporary closure of the crossing, explain in the narrative the circumstance of the
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closure, e.g. the roadway was closed for repair of crossing surface,
maintenance/testing of automated warning devices, or for other purposes.
Additionally, explain how the closure was accomplished e.g.: roadway closed to
traffic with jersey barriers (concrete traffic barriers) on both approaches, or
roadway closed with construction barrels on easterly approach, etc. Code 5,
Other (specify), should be selected, for example, for highway users who were
shoved onto the track and who were then in a collision. Such accidents/incidents
may be described in the narrative section.
42. Driver Passed Standing Highway Vehicle
Identify whether the highway user, immediately before the accident, had passed
another vehicle that had stopped short of the crossing.
Note: If a pedestrian is identified in Item 13, then enter “N/A.”

K. Warning time less than 20 seconds attributed to signals timing out

before train’s arrival at the crossing/island circuit.

L. Warning time less than 20 seconds attributed to train operating

counter to track circuit design direction.

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M. Warning time less than 20 seconds attributed to train speed in

excess of track circuit’s design speed.

N. Warning time less than 20 seconds attributed to signal system’s

failure to detect train approach.

P. Warning time less than 20 seconds attributed to violation of special

train operating instructions.

R. No warning attributed to signal system’s failure to detect the train.

S. Other cause(s). Explain in Narrative Description.

Note: If the crossing site was not protected by train-activated warning

devices, enter “N/A.”

34. Roadway Conditions

Enter the code that best describes the condition of the roadway at the crossing at

the time of the incident. This differs from weather conditions. For example,

while the weather may be clear at the time of the incident, the roadway may have

snow or ice that could impact the highway user.

Roadway Conditions - Codes

A. Dry

B. Wet

C. Snow/slush

D. Ice

E. Sand, Mud, Dirt, Oil, Gravel

F. Water (Standing, Moving)

35. Location of Warning

Select the code that identifies the location of the crossing warnings shown in Item

32, and enter it in the code box. If there was no protection at the crossing, enter

“N/A,” and enter a code of “12” in Item 32 for “None” (i.e., no warning).

36. Crossing Warning Interconnected with Highway Signals

If highway traffic signals within 500 feet of the crossing site are interconnected

with the train detection circuitry, such that they restrict highway users from the

crossing whenever a rail consist occupies or is about to occupy the crossing, enter

“1.” If the highway traffic signals on the approach to the crossing are within 500

feet of the crossing but are not interconnected with the train detection circuitry,

enter “2.” Enter “3” (unknown) in the code box only after consultation with the

signal department responsible for track maintenance and a determination could

not be made whether the highway traffic signals are interconnected. If highway

signals are not present within 500 feet of the crossing, enter “N/A”.

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Note: Item 32 identifies warning devices actually present at, or in

the near vicinity of, the crossing. Therefore, it is possible

to show highway traffic signals interconnected with train

detection circuitry in this item, but not to enter a code of

“5” in Item 32.

37. Crossing Illuminated by Street Lights or Special Lights

If street lights or other special lights used to illuminate the crossing site were on at

the time of the accident/incident, enter “1.” If there were no such lights or if they

were not illuminated at the time of the accident, enter “2.” While code “3”

(unknown) is authorized, it can only be used after the railroad has made a diligent

effort to discern this fact, and a determination could not be made.

38. Highway User’s Age

Enter the age of the highway user. This block is mandatory, unless the age is

unknown as a result of the accident/incident being a hit and run.

39. Highway User’s Gender

Enter “1” if the highway user was a male, or “2” if the highway user was a

female. This block is mandatory, unless the gender is unknown as a result of the

accident/incident being a hit and run.

40. Highway User Went Behind or in Front of Train and Struck or was Struck by

Second Train

Enter the appropriate entry in the code box.

41. Highway User Action

Enter the appropriate entry in the code box. If code “3” (“Did not stop”) is used,

the vehicle must be shown as moving over the crossing in Item 16, and traveling

at a speed greater than “0” in Item 14. In the event of a suicide, or attempted

suicide, use code 8 regardless of whether other choices may be applicable.

1. Went around the gate

2. Stopped and then proceeded

3. Did not stop

4. Stopped on crossing

5. Other (specify)

6. Went around/thru temporary barricade

7. Went through the gate

8. Suicide or attempted suicide

Note: If 6, Went around/thru temporary barricade, is selected due to the

temporary closure of the crossing, explain in the narrative the circumstance of the

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closure, e.g. the roadway was closed for repair of crossing surface,

maintenance/testing of automated warning devices, or for other purposes.

Additionally, explain how the closure was accomplished e.g.: roadway closed to

traffic with jersey barriers (concrete traffic barriers) on both approaches, or

roadway closed with construction barrels on easterly approach, etc. Code 5,

Other (specify), should be selected, for example, for highway users who were

shoved onto the track and who were then in a collision. Such accidents/incidents

may be described in the narrative section.

42. Driver Passed Standing Highway Vehicle

Identify whether the highway user, immediately before the accident, had passed

another vehicle that had stopped short of the crossing.

Note: If a pedestrian is identified in Item 13, then enter “N/A.”