Crossing 870896D
GARY, INDIANA — Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Location
| City | GARY |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | BRIDGE ST |
| Coordinates | 41.60552, -87.37189 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 4 |
| Total Fatalities | 3 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 870896D in GARY, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District | 1 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 5:22 PM | TRAIN 20 WAS APPROACHING BRIDGE STREET, BLOWING WHISTLE AND BLACK CAR WENT AROUND CROSSING HEADING N ORTH, TRAIN HIT ... |
| 1997 | Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District | 0 | 1 | Auto | 40 mph | 1:30 PM | VEHICLE STOPPED FOR DOWNED GATES, AS TRAIN NO. 18 APPROACHED CROSSING VEHICLE WENT AROUND THE DOWNE D GATES IN FRONT... |
| 1989 | Chicago Southshore & South Bend Railroad | 2 | 0 | Auto | 42 mph | 12:15 AM | — |
| 1983 | Chicago Southshore & South Bend Railroad | 0 | 0 | Bus | 25 mph | 6:07 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.