BATON ROUGE - According to the Federal Railroad Administration, there were 89 collisions between trains and motor vehicles last year in the state of Louisiana.

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is raising awareness and hoping to lower these stats this week for "See Tracks? Think Train" week.

From 2015 to 2024, train-motor vehicle collisions in Louisiana killed 53 people and caused 442 injuries, according to the FRA.

“Trains always have the right of way, legally and practically,” LHSC Executive Director Lisa Freeman said. “Trying to save a minute on your drive by playing chicken with a train is not worth risking your life.”

2une In's Abigail Whitam spoke with members of the commission on Wednesday morning about how you can stay safe.