When should the Railroad box be selected on the CR-3?

Selecting the Railroad box on the CR-3 is specifically required when a vehicle strikes a train at a crossing. This is crucial because such incidents involve unique factors and legal implications that differ from typical vehicle-to-vehicle crashes. Documenting it accurately provides relevant information for investigations and ensures that the incident is categorized appropriately for statistical analysis and safety reviews.

This choice captures the essence of situations where trains pose a significant risk, directly linking the report to the nature of the impact involved in the incident. Other scenarios, like delays caused by trains or a vehicle parked near the tracks, do not involve direct collisions and therefore do not necessitate marking the Railroad box. Crashes that do not involve an actual strike by a vehicle against a train are not classified under this specific category, as they do not reflect the critical safety concerns typical of train-related incidents.