Recent chemical spills on the nation’s roads and rails, including from a fiery train derailment this month in northeast Ohio, have spurred questions about the safety of transporting toxic chemicals on long distances and through American towns.
While images of flames and overturned rail cars near the Pennsylvania border highlighted the consequences of crashes, transportation officials and experts say there’s no indication of a rise in such events. Despite the high-profile spills, federal data shows chemical leaks while in transit are happening less often. The number of hazmat incidents resulting from crashes or derailments across all modes of transportation fell“Hazmat accidents in general in the U.S.
led by the National Transportation Safety Board. He said the federal government will “use all relevant authorities to ensure accountability and continue to support safety.” “There is multilayered regulatory oversight of rail hazmat transport, which has been highly effective over time,” he said.For railroads, certain classes of hazardous materials can only be shipped in specially designed tank cars. Large shipments of hazardous materials are subject to special rules, including route restrictions. Railroads also set speed limits and training requirements for handling such materials.
Similarly, commercial truckers carrying hazardous materials must keep a detailed description of their cargo and report any incidents to federal authorities. Drivers are required to have a “hazardous materials endorsement” on their commercial license to operate a truck carrying hazmat in commerce. States issue the endorsement to drivers who receive additional testing.
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