Definition of grade crossing in English English dictionary
An at-grade crossing between a railroad line and an ordinary road, with tracks and road at the same level
In 1968 there were 1547 grade crossing fatalities. Two-thirds of the total fatalities associated with railroad operations occurred at grade crossings.
An intersection of railroad tracks, roads, walkways, or a combination of these at the same level
A grade crossing is a place where a railroad track crosses a road at the same level. An intersection of railroad tracks, roads, walkways, or a combination of these at the same level. a place where a road and railway cross each other, usually with gates that shut the road while the train passes British Equivalent: level crossing