Crossing 283259E
VALPARAISO, INDIANA — GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC.
Location
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | PORTER |
| Street | CR 450E |
| Coordinates | 41.47917, -86.97875 |
Railroad
| Railroad | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. |
| Max Train Speed | 60 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 283259E in VALPARAISO, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 42 mph | 4:22 PM | DRIVER WENT AROUND THE GATES, AND WAS STRUCK BY THE TRAIN ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE. THE DRIVER FLED THE SCENE. |
| 1987 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 1 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 1:02 PM | — |
| 1982 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 12:15 AM | — |
| 1980 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 1 | Bus | 15 mph | 10:50 AM | — |
| 1978 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 9:20 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.