October 31, 2022 | By Greene Broillet & Wheeler
Train crashes are a relatively rare occurrence, but when they do happen, they often result in catastrophic injuries or deaths. In this blog post, we will discuss three train crash facts that you may not know. We will also provide some tips on how to stay safe while traveling by train. Read on to learn more.
In fact, most crashes that occur between trains and passenger vehicles happen when trains are traveling at a pace that is less than 35 mph. In about a quarter of all collisions, the train is already crossing the intersection when the vehicle collides with it.
By contrast, the average passenger vehicle weighs about 3,000-4,000 lbs, making the weight ratio of a train to a car about 4,000 to one. This is equivalent to the weight ratio of a car to an aluminum can.
In fact, according to the United States Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration, about one-third of all train accidents are caused by human error. This includes errors made by the train conductor and errors made by railroad employees.
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