Crossing 478700E
HAMMOND, INDIANA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | CALUMET AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 41.61305, -87.50891 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 25 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 4 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478700E in HAMMOND, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Other motor vehicle | 15 mph | 1:20 PM | NS TRAIN 273L424 STRUCK A SUV THAT DROVE AROUND THE DOWNED GATES AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING AND FLED THE SCENE. DRIVER'S... |
| 2023 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Other | 18 mph | 4:30 AM | NS TRAIN 28CL428 STRUCK A HWY USER IN THE HWY GRADE CROSSING THAT WENT AROUND THE GATE. |
| 2019 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 23 mph | 2:28 AM | NS TRAIN 66XL05 STRUCK HWY-USER AT HWY GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2010 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 21 mph | 8:30 AM | DRIVER OPERATED AROUND A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS AND ACTIVATED GATES AND STRUCK TRAILING TRUCKS ON LEAD L OCOMOTIVE. |
| 2005 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 5:40 AM | — |
| 2004 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 26 mph | 9:00 PM | — |
| 1981 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Farm vehicle | 14 mph | 12:57 AM | — |
| 1979 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 2:35 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.