(Source: The Journal News, February 8, 2015)
NEW YORK — Although collisions at crossings have declined nationally over the past decade, the drop hasn’t been nearly as marked in New York, according to Federal Railroad Administration data. In total, 63 people have died and 137 were injured in 371 crashes in the state from 2004 through late 2014. Warning devices, which typically include signs, flashing lights, bells and barrier gates, are not always enough to stop drivers. Safety officials note that about half of the collisions happen at crossings that have warning equipment.
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