# New Jersey Transit Corporation — The engineer stated he observed something bunched up against the rails . He sounded the horn and the object did not move . The train then struck the object and based on the sound , the engineer was concerned that it may have been a person . The engineer stopped the t

**Score:** 70/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Organization | New Jersey Transit Corporation |
| Filing Date | 2025-10-05 |
| Jurisdiction | US |
| Locality | 20080 |
| Classification | The engineer stated he observed something bunched up against the rails . He sounded the horn and the object did not move . The train then struck the object and based on the sound , the engineer was concerned that it may have been a person . The engineer stopped the train and after the conductors checked the area , the victim was located and pronounced deceased . The medical examiner ruled the manner of death a suicide . |
| Reported Metric | 1 |
| Dataset Source | USDOT DataHub (65fa-qbkf) |

## Why this score
- Official USDOT DataHub commercial filing (65fa-qbkf)
- Verified organizational registry record
- Recent filing window (2025-10-05)

Source: USDOT DataHub — FRA Regulated Mode Major Security Events (65fa-qbkf) (https://datahub.transportation.gov/d/65fa-qbkf). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T06:12:59.812Z.
Source: USDOT DataHub (datahub.transportation.gov, dataset 65fa-qbkf). Public registry publication is a routine administrative record and is not a finding of fault, violation, or noncompliance. Individual and sole-proprietor records are excluded; verify directly with the issuing agency before taking action.
