# Rail Crossing Locator

> Locates highway-rail grade crossings and provides detailed USDOT inventory and accident data. (iPhone/iPad app by Federal Railroad Administration.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-crossing-locator/id643005214 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Federal Railroad Administration](https://appshunter.io/developer/643005217)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 155 App Store ratings · 73 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-crossing-locator/id643005214/reviews.md

## What is Rail Crossing Locator?

NEW Features:
- We have added grade-separated crossings
- New inventory-view (you can still access the official USDOT record)
- Share the inventory record via email
- New List-View for search results
- Get directions to a crossing

NOTICE: Report grade crossing emergencies by calling the Emergency Notification Number (ENS) posted onsite at the grade crossing. Call 911 if the number is missing.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Rail Crossing Locator helps you locate highway-rail grade crossings and explore detailed information from the USDOT's grade crossing database(s). Users can: locate crossings by USDOT Crossing ID, address or by exploring the map; access inventory records submitted by states and railroads; and view accident history. Users can also select from multiple base maps and identify railroad crossings by their characteristics. This app empowers the public (including transportation, emergency response, and community and safety organizations) to join the FRA's efforts to further improve grade crossing safety and awareness. Please Note:  States and Railroads are responsible for the accuracy of the grade crossing physical and operating characteristics within the USDOT inventory records, which are the basis for the information provided in the Rail Crossing Locator app. While the FRA does everything possible to ensure the accuracy of information provided in this app, it is ultimately the crossing owner’s responsibility to provide accurate information to the FRA. FRA assumes no liability for the accuracy of crossing information provided in this app.


Key Features: 
- Locate highway-rail grade crossings near your location 
- Locate highway-rail grade crossings by USDOT Crossing ID 
- Locate highway-rail grade crossings by address or by exploring the map 
- Search for highway-rail grade crossing by characteristics such as Railroad, Type, or Quiet Zone 
- View the official USDOT highway-rail grade crossing inventory record
- Share the inventory record via email
- View the official USDOT collision record with accident/collision history for specific crossings
- Get directions to a grade crossing
- Call the Emergency Notification System (ENS) number to report a crossing emergency 
- Provide the FRA with information about specific crossings

For more about rail safety or the FRA visit: 
FRA: http://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0001 
FRA’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USDOTFRA 
FRA’s twitter: https://twitter.com/USDOTFRA 

For more about highway-rail grade crossing safety visit:
Operation Lifesaver: http://oli.org

## Key features

- Locate crossings by map, address, or ID
- Access official USDOT inventory records
- View accident and collision history
- Get directions to crossings
- Share inventory records via email
- Report crossing emergencies

## Recent user reviews (10 of 73)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-crossing-locator/id643005214/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best app ever

*2026-07-07*

Don’t understand why the reviews are so low this app is amazing and can help u navigate any grade crossing. Best app ever

### 1/5 — Getting worse

*2026-05-16*

Crossing info is not as user friendly as in the past.  Basic info not displayed as clearly.  Also, this app used to show nearby crossings. Now it does not. Connected to office wifi - won't show crossings. Connected to 5G in the field- won't show crossings.  Search by railroad - won't show crossings. The only way to see a crossing is to search exact DOT number.

### 1/5 — Don’t fix what wasn’t broken.

*2026-05-15*

This App was perfectly fine before they updated it a couple of months ago. Now, it sometimes doesn’t load any crossings, can’t find your location, has the wrong crossing number, and various other issues. You should also have the option to open in Apple Maps. The old App just used the device default, this opens Google Maps!

### 1/5 — "Whats new"

*2026-05-15, version 2.3.1*

App used to work great, used to! Sometimes just leave things alone!

### 5/5 — No email confirmation received

*2026-05-10*

My only disappointment is I no longer receive an email confirmation from the Federal Railroad Administration thanking me for reporting a problem concerning my local railroad crossing.  I wonder why?

### 2/5 — New update

*2026-04-01*

This new update requires me to download the PDF to view information every time I want to view the subdivision. I liked the prior version better; I could easily view the information at a glance without downloading or opening it in a browser.

### 1/5 — No crossings

*2025-03-21, version 2.2.4*

To my amazement, the app decides to show NO crossings on my iPhone. Could anyone explain why the crossings app has no crossings? No i don’t think anyone can.

### 3/5 — Love the App

*2025-03-05, version 2.2.4*

Love the app on the iOS version. However, would love to see an android version of the app. Little bit difficult to know where you’re at and location in which you’re working without this app. Please roll out an android version. Wanting to switch back to android device.

### 1/5 — Apple really is better huh?

*2024-08-21, version 2.2.4*

Literally no crossings showing up on my iphone 13. A crossings app with no crossings. Works just fine on my s23.

### 3/5 — Canada

*2024-01-28*

Can you add crossings in Canada please?

## Frequently asked questions about Rail Crossing Locator

### What does the Rail Crossing Locator app do?

The app helps users locate highway-rail grade crossings and explore detailed information from the USDOT's grade crossing database. It allows users to view inventory records, accident history, and get directions to specific crossings.

### What are the key features of the Rail Crossing Locator app?

Key features include locating crossings by map, address, or USDOT ID, viewing official USDOT inventory and collision records, sharing inventory data via email, and getting directions to crossings. It also provides a way to report crossing emergencies.

### Is the Rail Crossing Locator app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for the public, including transportation professionals, emergency response organizations, and community and safety groups who are interested in improving grade crossing safety and awareness.

### How accurate is the information provided by the app?

The app relies on inventory records submitted by states and railroads to the USDOT. While the FRA endeavors to ensure accuracy, the ultimate responsibility for the accuracy of the grade crossing information lies with the crossing owner.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.4 — 2026-07-28

Bug fixes

### 2.3.3 — 2026-05-22

Bug fixes

### 2.3.2 — 2026-05-19

Bug fixes

### 2.3.1 — 2026-04-16

Fixed location marker

### 2.3.0 — 2026-03-25

Interface refresh and enhanced mapping data

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