Crossing 260665L
GRIFFITH, INDIANA — WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.
Location
| City | GRIFFITH |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | 40TH PLACE |
| Coordinates | 41.54549, -87.41980 |
Railroad
| Railroad | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. |
| Max Train Speed | 45 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 10 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 4 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 260665L in GRIFFITH, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 22 mph | 11:14 AM | ENGINE 668 HEADED EAST PULLING 111 CARS OF COAL EAST ON JOLIET MAIN 2, STRUCK AN AUTO AT 40TH PLACE (MP 38-11). |
| 1996 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 42 mph | 7:43 AM | — |
| 1995 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 26 mph | 10:50 PM | — |
| 1989 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 32 mph | 6:35 PM | — |
| 1988 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 28 mph | 1:08 PM | — |
| 1986 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 4:55 PM | — |
| 1982 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 17 mph | 3:15 AM | — |
| 1981 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 10:15 PM | — |
| 1979 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 7:36 PM | — |
| 1977 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 7:45 PM | — |
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.