Crossing 300184F
INDEPENDENCE, LOUISIANA — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | LOUISIANA |
| County | TANGIPAHOA |
| Street | BLACK CAT RD |
| Coordinates | 30.60667, -90.49206 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 300184F in INDEPENDENCE, LOUISIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 40 mph | 2:57 PM | A TRUCK PULLING A LOADED HORSE TRAILER GOT STUCK ON THE BLACK CAT ROAD CROSSING AND WAS STRUCK BY TH E ONCOMING TRAIN... |
| 1996 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | 46 mph | 2:12 PM | — |
| 1991 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 66 mph | 4:19 PM | — |
| 1987 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 12:02 AM | — |
| 1978 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Bus | 40 mph | 9:23 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.