Crossing 155617K
PORTAGE, INDIANA — CSX Transportation
Location
| City | PORTAGE |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | PORTER |
| Street | MERIDAN RD |
| Coordinates | 41.56563, -87.06648 |
Railroad
| Railroad | CSX Transportation |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 9 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 11 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 155617K in PORTAGE, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Other | 33 mph | 11:10 AM | Q02028 STRUCK AN UNOCCPIED 2001 BLACK FORD EXPLORER SUV WHO WENT AROUND BARRICADES AND BECAME STUCK. PROTECTION ALSO ... |
| 2002 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 1 | Farm vehicle | 79 mph | 6:30 AM | TRAIN NO.#41 WITH ENGS 89/58 AND 29 CARS CLIPPED A YOUTH ON A BIKE WHEN HE RODE INTO SIDE OF ENG UNI T 89, AT MP230.6... |
| 1982 | Baltimore And Ohio Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 7:30 PM | — |
| 1980 | Baltimore And Ohio Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 35 mph | 3:30 AM | — |
| 1980 | Baltimore And Ohio Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 40 mph | 12:30 AM | — |
| 1979 | Baltimore And Ohio Railroad Company | 0 | 4 | Bus | 40 mph | 12:18 AM | — |
| 1978 | Baltimore And Ohio Railroad Company | 1 | 1 | Bus | 60 mph | 3:25 PM | — |
| 1977 | Baltimore And Ohio Railroad Company | 1 | 1 | Auto | 55 mph | 7:35 PM | — |
| 1975 | Baltimore And Ohio Railroad Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 45 mph | 3:50 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.