Grade Crossing and Trespass Prevention Initiatives
Highway-Rail Crossing and Trespasser Programs
Grade Crossing Toolkit
In Fall 2024, FRA launched the Grade Crossing Toolkit, an interactive resource to identify effective highway-rail grade crossing safety measures. The Grade Crossing Toolkit is useful for individuals who work in railroad safety and for researchers, community members, or other...
Crossing Inventory
Railroads are required to submit information to FRA about crossings through which they operate. FRA makes this information available in the U.S. DOT National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory, which is a database of all crossings in the nation.
Trespass & Suicide Prevention Toolkit
In spring 2022, FRA launched the Trespass & Suicide Prevention (TSP) Toolkit, an interactive resource to identify effective railroad trespass prevention strategies and suicide prevention measures.
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety and Trespass Prevention
Sadly, many of these deaths and injuries are preventable. Click on the links below and on the left navigation menu for tools and resources and learn more about what you can do to reduce highway-rail grade crossing and trespassing incidents.
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety and Trespass Prevention Funding Opportunities
The following funding programs facilitate efforts to improve safety at grade crossings. Click on the title of each section to learn more about each program, including applicant and project eligibility, how to apply for funding, and application deadlines.
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Trespassing along railroad rights-of-way is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in America. Nationally, more than 590 trespass fatalities occur each year, the vast majority of which are preventable. Similarly, collisions at highway-rail grade crossings are the second leading...
State Crossing Inventory Contacts
STATE CONTACT ADDITIONAL CONTACTS Suggest a change or update to this list here ALABAMARonn D. Sherrod Rail Projects Manager Alabama Department of Transportation 1409 Coliseum Boulevard...