Rail Crossing Safety

Oregon Public Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings

We have authority over Oregon's public highway-railroad grade crossings (where a railroad and a roadway cross at the same level). Just like intersecting roads have stop signs or traffic signals, grade crossings have control devices such as warning signs, crossbucks, pavement markings, gates and flashing lights.

See our latest video on rail crossing safety and help us spread the word: your life is worth the wait! Don't get impatient. Stand back at the crossing and wait until the gates, lights or bells are deactivated and you receive the green light or walk signal.

Feel free to download and print these crossing safety posters and tips:

Grade Crossing Safety Regulations

See our Railroad-Highway Crossing Rules Summary for OAR Chapter 741, Division 100-200 and ORS Chapters 267 and 824. The full rule text is available on our Rail Safety and Compliance Rules web page.

Learn more about Oregon at-grade rail crossing applications and the process to request a new crossing, modify an existing crossing or close a crossing. The application form is available on our Rail Applications and Publications web page.

Railroad-Highway Public Crossing Safety Application (form 9202)

Questions?

Email the CCD Rail Crossing Unit or call 541-250-6788.

Oregon Grade Crossing Safety Action Plan

Oregon Highway-Railroad Crossing Safety Action Plan

Questions?

Contact our Rail Regulatory Program Branch Manager at 503-476-6863.