Dangerous X-Ings

Sat., Aug. 6, 1994

Idaho Dot

These are the railroad crossings in North Idaho that rank among the 50 most dangerous crossings in the state. The rankings are by how many collisions have occurred at each intersection and whether the crossing has lights or gates. 1. Cedar Street and Union Pacific in Sandpoint

7. Samuels Road and Burlington Northern near Sandpoint

13. McGuire Road and Union Pacific near Post Falls

14. Boyer Avenue and Union Pacific in Sandpoint

19. Hayden Avenue and Union Pacific near Post Falls

24. McGuire Road and Burlington Northern near Post Falls

29. Pleasant View Road and Burlington Northern near Post Falls

30. Mill Street and Burlington Northern in Rathdrum

35. Whiskey Jack Road crossing near Kootenai

48. Lignite Road and Burlington Northern near Sandpoint

49. Granite Loop Road and Burlington Northern near Sandpoint

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