Crossing 326977G
EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA — Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company
Location
| City | EAST CHICAGO |
| State | INDIANA |
| Street | BLOCK ST |
| Coordinates | 41.65432, -87.44821 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 45 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 326977G in EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 5 mph | 6:51 AM | TRUCK DRIVER BRIAN W. MORENZ STATED THAT HE SLID ON THE ICY ROAD AND WAS STRUCK BY THE LOCOMOTIVE. OFFICER GREGORY AD... |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | Bus | 4 mph | 6:15 PM | HWY USER STOPPED MOTOR VEHICLE NEAR CROSSING WHILE CHECKING IN WITH SECURITY AT PRIVATE COMPANY SECU RITY GATE. HWY ... |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 | Bus | 6 mph | 5:15 AM | CREW WAS SHOVING 44 LOADS SOUTH FROM LAKEFRONT YARD TO CAST ARMOUR LEAD WHEN A VEHICLE STOPPED ON TH E TRACKS. TRAIN... |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 1:47 PM | — |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 5 mph | 11:30 AM | — |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 5 mph | 5:15 PM | — |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 4 mph | 7:45 AM | — |
| 1985 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 8 mph | 6:05 AM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
Railroad crossing data is maintained by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Crossings are rated by traffic volume, accident history, and safety equipment. Always stop at crossings with active warning signals.