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Trespass Fatalities by State

Top 15 States

(Based on Preliminary 2009 Federal Railroad Administration Statistics)

UPDATED 3/9/10

According to FRA statistics, 434 pedestrian rail trespass fatalities occurred in 2009. A total of 71% of all Year 2009 trespass fatalities occurred in the 15 states listed below.

Track Facts & Tips:

• Railroad tracks, trestles, yards and equipment are private property.  Walking or playing on them is illegal – trespassers are subject to arrest and fines.  Too often the penalty is death.

• There are approximately 140,000 miles of railroad line in the United States (source: Association of American Railroads, 2006). 
• The ONLY legal and safe place to cross tracks is at designated pedestrian or roadway crossings.  Observe and obey all warning signs and signals.
• DO NOT walk, run, cycle or operate all terrain vehicles (ATVs) on railroad tracks or rights-of-way or through tunnels. 

• DO NOT walk, jog, hunt, fish or bungee jump on railroad trestles.  They are not designed to be sidewalks or pedestrian bridges – there is only enough clearance on the tracks for a train to pass.
• DO NOT attempt to hop aboard railroad equipment at any time.  A slip of the foot can costyou a limb, or your life.

Remember - rails and recreation do NOT mix!