Rail Crossing Locator vs EHS Hero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rail Crossing Locator
Locate highway-rail grade crossings and access detailed information from the USDOT database. View accident history, get directions, and report emergencies. Supports public safety initiatives.
- 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
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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
EHS Hero
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EHS Hero’s fully mobile safety audit, training, and incident reporting software aids companies of all sizes in identifying problems and hazards that put your workplace at risk, keeping employees up to date on training, and reporting incidents in the field in real-time. Our mobile app augments our web-based system to enable you to store, manage, and report in one central location that team members across your organization can access easily. Perform your audits, training, and incident reports right in the BasicSafe mobile system for easy access and visibility, even without a network connection. Once you are back in range with one easy step you can simply sync to BasicSafe. You must be an active BasicSafe customer to use this application. Sign up here https://www.basicsafe.us/pricing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EHS Hero at every 3 weeks against Rail Crossing Locator's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rail Crossing Locator ships an update every 2 months, EHS Hero every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rail Crossing Locator | EHS Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (155 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 155 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Federal Railroad Administration | Basic Safe Policy and Procedure |
In-app purchases
Rail Crossing Locator
No in-app purchases
EHS Hero
No in-app purchases
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