Crossing 300200M
PONCHATOULA, LOUISIANA — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | PONCHATOULA |
| State | LOUISIANA |
| County | TANGIPAHOA |
| Street | E BRICKYARD ROAD |
| Coordinates | 30.45726, -90.44690 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 300200M in PONCHATOULA, LOUISIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 49 mph | 11:10 PM | DRIVER ABANDONED VEHICLE WHEN HE BECAME STALLED ON THE CROSSING. TRAIN WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN TIME T O AVOID STRIKING... |
| 2000 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 55 mph | 9:15 PM | DRIVER DROVE VEHICLE TOO CLOSE TO EDGE OF CROSSING AND BECAME STUCK ON CROSSING. DRIVER EXITED VEHIC LE PRIOR TO ITS ... |
| 1998 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 6 mph | 9:45 PM | TRAIN APPROACHED CROSSING SOUNDING HORN, RINGING BELL. DRIVER OF VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND PROCEEDED OVER THE CROSSING... |
| 1997 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 30 mph | 1:00 PM | VEHICLE APPROACHED CROSSING WITHOUT LOOKING,, WITH RADIO EXTREMELY LOUD. THE VEHICLE CROSSED IN FRON T OF APPROACHING... |
| 1987 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 50 mph | 6:25 AM | — |
| 1983 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 55 mph | 8:10 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.