Crossing 870724V
PORTAGE, INDIANA — Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Location
| City | PORTAGE |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | PORTER |
| Street | HILLCREST RD |
| Coordinates | 41.61689, -87.18956 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District |
| 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 870724V in PORTAGE, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District | 0 | 0 | Bus | 65 mph | 4:52 PM | VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT PRIOR AND WAS DISABLED ON TRACKS WHEN TRAIN HIT UNOCC UPIED VEHICLE. |
| 1996 | Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District | 1 | 0 | Auto | 70 mph | 8:55 PM | — |
| 1986 | Chicago Southshore & South Bend Railroad | 0 | 1 | Auto | 35 mph | 5:15 PM | — |
| 1978 | Chicago Southshore & South Bend Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 10:15 PM | — |
| 1975 | Chicago Southshore & South Bend Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 6:45 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.