Train Wreck Deaths

Death indexes of persons killed in train wrecks and disasters

Our collection of train wreck deaths were compiled from actual newspaper reports. Many newspapers published lists of people who perished in train wrecks. Many of these lists provide limited genealogical information, such as residence and names of relatives.

Connecticut

• Norwalk Railroad Accident, May 6, 1853

Missouri

• Gasconade Bridge Train Disaster, November 1, 1855

New Jersey

• Camden and Amboy Railroad Accident, August 29, 1855

Rhode Island

• Providence and Worcester Railroad Collision, August 12, 1853