Crossing 163620N
HAMMOND, INDIANA — CSX Transportation
Location
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | SHEFFIELD AVE |
| Coordinates | 41.63031, -87.51853 |
Railroad
| Railroad | CSX Transportation |
| Max Train Speed | 25 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 3 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 163620N in HAMMOND, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 23 mph | 12:30 PM | A TRACTOR TRAILER WAS MOVING OVER CROSSING PRIOR TO LIGHTS BEING ACTIVATED BUT HAD TO STOP DUE TO TR AFFIC AT THE SOU... |
| 2005 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Van | 30 mph | 5:15 PM | VEHICLE DROVE AROUND GATES AND STOPPED ON TRACKS. VEHICLE WAS THEN STRUCK BY Q14619. ADDITIONAL PROT ECTION AT CROSSI... |
| 2005 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 10:59 AM | CREW REPORTED KNOCKING DOORS OFF OF AN UNOCUPIED VEHICLE FOULING TRACK. PROTECTION ALSO AT CROSSING: ADVANCED WARNING... |
| 1990 | CSX Transportation | 2 | 0 | Bus | 20 mph | 12:35 AM | — |
| 1977 | CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY CO. | 0 | 0 | Bus | 25 mph | 2:30 AM | — |
| 1976 | Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 6:32 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.