Crossing 283200P
GRIFFITH, INDIANA — GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC.
Location
| City | GRIFFITH |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | MAIN ST |
| Coordinates | 41.52284, -87.43749 |
Railroad
| Railroad | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 5 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 283200P in GRIFFITH, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 3 | Motorcycle | 28 mph | 1:26 PM | EASTBOUND TRAIN STRUCK TRACTOR/TRAILER THAT FAILED TO STOP FOR THE ACTIVATED WARNING DEVICES AT THE MAIN STREET CROSS... |
| 2007 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 23 mph | 3:57 PM | DRIVER OF VEHICLE STOPPED ON WEST SIDE OF CROSSING AND WAITED FOR TRAIN TO PASS. DRIVER STATED THAT AFTER TRAIN CLEAR... |
| 2001 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 33 mph | 7:02 PM | DRIVER THOUGHT THE HIGHWAY CONTINUED BUT REALIZED TOO LATE THAT IT DID NOT. VEHICLE BECAME STUCK ALO NG SIDE THE TRAC... |
| 2001 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 38 mph | 10:12 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S VEHICLE SLID OFF ROADWAY CROSSING AND BECAME STUCK BETWEEN TRACKS. DRIVER FLED VEHICL E BEFORE IT WAS ... |
| 1997 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 8:30 AM | — |
| 1991 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 3:20 AM | — |
| 1990 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 3 mph | 11:36 PM | — |
| 1981 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 1 | 1 | Auto | 28 mph | 10:28 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.