Crossing 283209B
MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA — GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC.
Location
| City | MERRILLVILLE |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | BROADWAY ST |
| Coordinates | 41.50025, -87.33602 |
Railroad
| Railroad | GRAND TRUNK WESTERN RAILROAD INC. |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 4 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 283209B in MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 2:10 AM | A CAR STRUCK M39671-27 AT THE CROSSING. THE MOTORIST STRUCK THE TRAIN AT LINE 38 (TTPX 814063) AFTER THE TRAIN HAD AL... |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 6:10 PM | DRIVER PASSED TWO STOPPED CARS AT CROSSING AND DROVE AROUND GATES. VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON CROSSING B Y ONCOMING TRAIN. |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 60 mph | 3:20 PM | — |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 | Auto | 45 mph | 12:30 AM | — |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 45 mph | 1:05 AM | — |
| 1980 | 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.