Accidents, Injuries and Fatalities on U.S. Transit Rail Systems
From 2002 to 2009, transit rail accidents on major subways, light rails and metros have been on the rise, according to the Federal Transit Administration. Using data from the National Transit Database, this interactive graphic shows chances of being in an accident on transit rail systems across the country.
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Select a specific type of transit rail.
AllUnmanned Metro & Subway
Metro & Subway
Cable Tram
Light Rail
Use slider to select average number of miles traveled in a week to determine chances of an accident.
50 miles
Source: Federal Transit Administration, National Transit Database
Reported by Ben Giles; produced by Micah Jamison / NEWS21