Crossing 283252G
VALPARAISO, INDIANA — GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC.
Location
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | PORTER |
| Street | STURDY RD |
| Coordinates | 41.47562, -87.03680 |
Railroad
| Railroad | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 4 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 283252G in VALPARAISO, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 1 | 0 | Auto | 32 mph | 10:45 AM | MALE DRIVER DROVE PAST CARS STOPPED AT THE STURDY ROAD CROSSING AND WENT AROUND THE ACTIVATED GATES. THE DRIVER THEN ... |
| 2007 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 1 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 3:37 AM | DRIVER DID NOT STOP FOR ACTIVATED GATE & FLASHERS, SWERVED INTO THE OPPOSING LANE AND STRUCK THE 109 TH CAR IN TRAIN. |
| 1991 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 35 mph | 7:50 PM | — |
| 1982 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 9:50 AM | — |
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.