Crossing 283257R
VALPARAISO, INDIANA — GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC.
Location
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | PORTER |
| Street | LINCOLN HWY |
| Coordinates | 41.47791, -86.99792 |
Railroad
| Railroad | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 2 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 283257R in VALPARAISO, INDIANA.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 45 mph | 6:45 AM | DRIVER DROVE VEHICLE ONTO CROSSING, STOPPED ON CROSSING AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN EAST BOUND FROM GOING SOUTH BOUND. THE ... |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 | Van | 50 mph | 9:45 PM | VEHICLE FOUL OF MAINLINE AFTER HITTING CROSSING PROTECTION, THEN WAS STRUCK BY LOCOMOTIVES. |
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.