According to the Federal Railroad Administration, there were a total of 1,073 train derailments in the US in 2020 alone. Out of these, 629 were classified as “highway-rail grade crossing incidents” and 444 as “train accidents.” However, the exact number of accidents resulting in deaths or injuries is not readily available.
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