Crossing 300160S
AMITE, LOUISIANA — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | AMITE |
| State | LOUISIANA |
| Street | CHESTNUT ST |
| Coordinates | 30.72498, -90.50865 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
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 | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 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 | 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 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 6:30 PM | — |
| 1979 | 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.