On September 23, 2025, two people were killed when an Amtrak train collided with a vehicle near Davis Avenue in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Officials reported the train struck a vehicle that was obstructing the track at about 7:08 p.m. The Harrison County Coroner...
Railroad transportation depends on a combination of technology, infrastructure, operating rules, and human decision-making. While modern railroads utilize sophisticated signaling systems, dispatching networks, and safety technologies, people remain responsible for...
On September 3, 2025, late in the morning, a vehicle and an Amtrak train collided near U.S. Highway 79 and County Road 110 between Hutto and Round Rock, Texas. According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, one person died at the scene. A Union Pacific Police...
On August 22, 2025, in Forney, Texas, a semi hauling a backhoe became stuck on the tracks near the Downtown rail crossings shortly after 1:00 p.m. A passing train then struck the trailer. Forney police and fire crews responded quickly. Officials reported no injuries...
On August 20, 2025, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash between a freight train and a semi-truck on Crosby Dayton Road near Ramsey in Crosby, Texas, around 11:30 a.m. After the collision, the 18-wheeler caught fire. Crosby Fire Department crews...
A freight train struck the trailer of a stalled 18-wheeler on August 15, 2025. The collision occurred at the railroad crossing of FM 314 and State Highway 31 around midday Friday, temporarily shutting down both roads, officials said. Brownsboro Fire Rescue reported...
On the afternoon of August 12, 2025, a Union Pacific freight train derailed near Gordon, Texas, in Palo Pinto County. The incident, which occurred around 2:00 p.m. along the Coalville Road Bridge just north of I-20, resulted in a pileup involving approximately 35...
Incident Summary Just after 7 a.m. on July 30, 2025, a 18-wheeler accident occurred when a Union Pacific freight train struck the rear of a long-bed semi-truck on West Hardy Road near Spring, Texas. According to initial reports, the truck’s trailer became caught...
A train collided with an 18-wheeler late Tuesday morning on Houston’s east side, prompting a derailment and an emergency response. The collision occurred around 11:30 a.m. on July 29, 2025, in the 8500 block of Market Street, near Portwall Street, according to the...
Incident Summary A significant freight train derailment occurred late Monday, June 9, 2025, in downtown Waxahachie, Texas, prompting road closures, business disruptions, and widespread concern among residents. The Union Pacific train was traveling through the heart of...