Crossing 283259E
VALPARAISO, INDIANA — GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC.
Location
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | INDIANA |
| Street | CR 450E |
| Coordinates | 41.47917, -86.97875 |
Railroad
| Railroad | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
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 | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 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 | 1 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 1:02 PM | — |
| 1982 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 12:15 AM | — |
| 1980 | 0 | 1 | Bus | 15 mph | 10:50 AM | — |
| 1978 | 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.