<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=01xTdH_1FSyUnXc00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=01xTdH_1FSyUnXc00" width="1200" height="600" >KENTUCKY (WKYT) - A person or vehicle is hit by a train around every three hours in the U.S., according to the KYTC. The KYTC says most of the deaths caused by collisions are caused by risky driving and poor decision-making. Of the 130,000 U.S. public railroad crossings, roughly 54% are active with warning devices like gates, bells or flashing lights, but 46% are passive. The passive crossings only have signs and markings, according to the KYTC. The KYTC reports that 60% of all railroad crossing collisions happen where active warning devices are present, and nearly 19% of these collisions occur when a vehicle hits the side of a train that is already crossing. Drivers are required to stop completely at least 15 feet from a train track if the following conditions are present, the KYTC says:<ol><li>Flashing red lights are activated</li><li>A crossing gate is lowered</li><li>A flagman signals to stop</li><li>A stop sign is posted</li><li>A train is clearly visible or the whistle can be heard</li></ol>More train safety tips are available on the KYTC’s website. </div></body>

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KENTUCKY (WKYT) - A person or vehicle is hit by a train around every three hours in the U.S., according to the KYTC. The KYTC says most of the deaths caused by collisions are caused by risky driving and poor decision-making. Of the 130,000 U.S. public railroad crossings, roughly 54%...

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