Crossing 870878F
GARY, INDIANA — Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Location
| City | GARY |
| State | INDIANA |
| Street | SOUTH LAKE ST |
| Coordinates | 41.59793, -87.26658 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 9 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 870878F in GARY, INDIANA.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 8 mph | 11:30 PM | DRIVER OF VEHICLE WAS SITTING AT THE CROSSING AS THE TRAIN MADE A SET OUT OF 78 CARS. AS THE TRAIN P ASSED OVER THE C... |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 10 mph | 11:35 AM | NINETY (90) CAR COAL TRAIN BEING SHOVED; DRIVER ADMITTED TO POLICE THAT HE WENT AROUND DOWNED GATES, WAS CAUGHT IN A ... |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 11:50 PM | — |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 | Bus | 5 mph | 9:45 PM | — |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 10:36 PM | — |
| 1980 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 4:00 PM | — |
| 1980 | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 5 mph | 8:30 PM | — |
| 1978 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 3 mph | 2:45 PM | — |
| 1977 | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 11:55 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.