Crossing 283250T
VALPARAISO, INDIANA — GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC.
Location
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | PORTER |
| Street | CALUMET AVE |
| Coordinates | 41.47568, -87.05684 |
Railroad
| Railroad | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. |
| Max Train Speed | 35 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 283250T in VALPARAISO, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 1 | 0 | Pedestrian | 19 mph | 8:03 PM | THE CREW REPORTED THAT A FEMALE TRESPASSER WALKED INTO THE PATH OF THE ONCOMING TRAIN. THE TRESPASSER SUSTAINED FATAL... |
| 2020 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 22 mph | 8:55 PM | VEHICLE BECAME STUCK ON THE TRACKS AT THE CROSSING AND WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN Z1489-23. DRIVER WAS NOT IN THE VEHICLE AT... |
| 1996 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Bus | 22 mph | 7:52 PM | — |
| 1983 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 5:30 AM | — |
| 1979 | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 1:30 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.