Crossing 283206F
MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA — GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC.
Location
| City | MERRILLVILLE |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | TAFT ST |
| Coordinates | 41.50462, -87.36465 |
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 | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 283206F in MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 36 mph | 9:48 PM | VEHICLE WENT AROUND CONSTRUCTION BARRICADES AND BECAME STUCK ON THE CROSSING. DRIVER EXITED THE VEHI CLE BEFORE IMPAC... |
| 1997 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 40 mph | 6:00 PM | — |
| 1994 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 12:05 AM | — |
| 1988 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 12:45 AM | — |
| 1987 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 5:10 PM | — |
| 1985 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 45 mph | 4:20 AM | — |
| 1981 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 10:20 AM | — |
| 1977 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 6:20 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.