Crossing 326970J
EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA - Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company
Location
| City | EAST CHICAGO |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | 149TH ST |
| Coordinates | 41.62459, -87.46101 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 25 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | - |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 10 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 326970J in EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 9 mph | 4:10 AM | CREW WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AT 149TH ST CROSSING IN EAST CHICAGO, IN, WHILE TRAVELING NORTHBOUN D ON #2 MAIN AT ... |
| 2004 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 7 mph | 6:30 AM | - |
| 2001 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 9:55 PM | UNKNOWN DRIVER DROVE AROUND FLASHERS AND GATES, STRUCK BOTH UNITS AND FLED THE SCENE. |
| 1999 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 3 mph | 3:10 AM | DRIVER DROVE AROUND GATES AND WAS GRAZED BY LOCOMOTIVE. DRIVER FLED THE SCENE. |
| 1995 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 7:55 PM | - |
| 1995 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 6 mph | 6:00 AM | - |
| 1984 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 15 mph | 2:35 AM | - |
| 1980 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 6:45 PM | - |
| 1977 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 1:30 AM | - |
| 1976 | Penn Central Transportation Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 6:15 AM | - |
About This Railroad Crossing
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