Active Crossings

Active crossings are evaluated under a formula which includes a crash prediction model and a five-year crash history. Factors and weightings used in the crash prediction model are based on historical crash data for at-grade crossings in Texas. These factors include:
  • Roadway
    surface
     (paved or
    unpaved
    ).
  • Crossing
    location
     (urban or rural area).
  • The number of roadway lanes over the crossing.
  • The number of railroad tracks at the crossing.
  • The maximum train speed at the crossing.
  • The minimum train speed at the crossing.
  • Total daily trains.
  • AADT.
  • Nearby road intersection(s).
  • The highest roadway approach speed limit at the crossing.