Crossing 870878F
GARY, INDIANA — Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Location
| City | GARY |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | SOUTH LAKE ST |
| Coordinates | 41.59793, -87.26658 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
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 | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Chicago Southshore & South Bend Railroad | 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 | Chicago Southshore & South Bend Railroad | 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 | Chicago Southshore & South Bend Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 11:50 PM | — |
| 1985 | Chicago Southshore & South Bend Railroad | 0 | 0 | Bus | 5 mph | 9:45 PM | — |
| 1985 | Chicago Southshore & South Bend Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 10:36 PM | — |
| 1980 | Chicago Southshore & South Bend Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 4:00 PM | — |
| 1980 | Chicago Southshore & South Bend Railroad | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 5 mph | 8:30 PM | — |
| 1978 | Chicago Southshore & South Bend Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 3 mph | 2:45 PM | — |
| 1977 | Chicago Southshore & South Bend Railroad | 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.