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Abstract
Gate violations during train crossing events by truck drivers at highway-rail grade crossings in two
cities were investigated. About 22% of the collected observations involved gate violations by truck
drivers. Analysis showed that the frequencies of gate violations increased with higher truck traffic
during crossing events and drivers of single-unit trucks displayed a greater propensity for gate
violations compared with drivers of trucks with trailers. Violations were more frequent with longer
times between the onset of flashing lights and train arrivals at the crossings. Options for reducing
truck drivers’ gate violations at gated crossings are provided.