Where Do Railroad Crossing Accidents Occur?
Most railroad crossing accidents occur in rural areas where gates and electrical signals may not always work. But note that above it said that it is important that the railroads maintain these two very important components. If an accident occurs due to these safety items not functioning, the railroad can be held liable. It is estimated that 60% of fatalities occur as a result of unprotected crossings. Unfortunately, about 80% of railroad crossings are not protected by safety gates or warning lights.
