Crossing 300160S
AMITE, LOUISIANA — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | AMITE |
| State | LOUISIANA |
| County | TANGIPAHOA |
| Street | CHESTNUT ST |
| Coordinates | 30.72498, -90.50865 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 4 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 300160S in AMITE, LOUISIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 41 mph | 1:45 AM | DRIVER OF VEHICLE STOPPED HER VEHICLE ON THE CHESTNUT STREET CROSSING AND WAS HIT BY THE ONCOMING LO ADED COAL TRAIN.... |
| 2002 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 2:15 PM | TRAIN NO.#59 OPERATING WITH ENGS 96/40 AND 13 CARS WAS STRUCK BY AN AUTOMOBILE THAT FAILED TO STOP A T MP848.63, E. C... |
| 1979 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 6:30 PM | — |
| 1979 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 6:30 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.