Crossing 283228F
VALPARAISO, INDIANA — GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC.
Location
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | INDIANA |
| Street | CR 475W |
| Coordinates | 41.48787, -87.15779 |
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 | 7 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 283228F in VALPARAISO, INDIANA.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 38 mph | 9:52 PM | DRIVER WENT AROUND CONSTRUCTION BARRICADES CLOSING THE CR 475W CROSSING DUE TO ONGOING CONSTRUCTION. DRIVER ATTEMPTED... |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 35 mph | 2:20 AM | LOCAL AUTHORITIES CONTACTED RAILROAD IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HITTING TRAIN AT CROSSING. DRIVER FELL AS LEEP AS HE APPRO... |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 25 mph | 7:30 AM | — |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 | Bus | 45 mph | 8:45 AM | — |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 45 mph | 7:00 AM | — |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 5 mph | 9:30 AM | — |
| 1976 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 3:50 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.