Rail Grade Crossing Safety Resources for Transit Agencies
Overview
Rail transit grade crossing (RGX) events, fatalities and injuries remain a concern in the transit industry. Most recently in 2022, there were a total of 592 grade crossing collisions that resulted in 19 fatalities and 133 injuries, based on data reported to FTA’s National Transit Database Data (NTD). FTA is raising awareness on this important safety concern and supporting the transit industry by providing data to analyze the current safety landscape and historical trends and resources to educate and inform the public. This webpage includes rail grade crossing safety resources to assist transit agencies in making transit safer for all.
Rail Safety Week
Rail Safety Week is an annual observance event in mid-September spearheaded by Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) and rail safety partners across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The goal is to raise awareness for multiple audiences on ways to Stop Track Tragedies. FTA has long supported OLI to spread this important safety message during Rail Safety Week and beyond.
What's New
2023 Rail Safety Week Videos
Operation Lifesaver Safety Pledge
Rail Safety and Resource Library
Click below to see list of resources
FTA Resources
- Safety Bulletin 19-03
- Safety Advisory 22-4 Suicide Prevention Signage
- 2023 Rail Safety Week videos
- Spotlight on Safety: Transit Rail Grade Crossing Webinar Presentation and Recording
FTA Presentations
Data and Reports
- TRACS reports
- FTA Research