Crossing 283205Y
MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA — GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC.
Location
| City | MERRILLVILLE |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | HENDRICKS STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.50785, -87.37970 |
Railroad
| Railroad | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 14 |
| Total Fatalities | 3 |
| Total Injuries | 8 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 283205Y in MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CNRW | 0 | 0 | Auto | 39 mph | 3:00 AM | VEHICLE OPERATOR TRAVELED THRU THE GATES AND STRUCK THE 84TH CAR. |
| 2024 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 32 mph | 8:25 AM | THE DRIVER WENT AROUND THE ACTIVATED CROSSING, SLID OFF THE CROSSING DECK, AND BECAME STUCK. AS A RESULT, THE TRAIN C... |
| 1988 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 1 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 7:45 AM | — |
| 1987 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 1 | 2 | Auto | 45 mph | 2:50 AM | — |
| 1986 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 1 | Farm vehicle | — | 5:55 AM | — |
| 1986 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 1 | 0 | Auto | 55 mph | 7:55 AM | — |
| 1985 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Bus | 40 mph | 3:55 AM | — |
| 1984 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 1 | Farm vehicle | 30 mph | 8:58 AM | — |
| 1983 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 3:35 PM | — |
| 1983 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 1 | Bus | 30 mph | 4:10 PM | — |
| 1983 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 1 | Bus | 55 mph | 3:30 PM | — |
| 1982 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 45 mph | 10:25 AM | — |
| 1981 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 50 mph | 5:50 PM | — |
| 1980 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 4:55 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.