Crossing 870442E
MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA — Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Location
| City | MICHIGAN CITY |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LA PORTE |
| Street | N CARROLL AVE |
| Coordinates | 41.71332, -86.86981 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 870442E in MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 8:53 AM | AUTO RAN INTO NORTH SIDE OF NICTD 1000, WHICH WAS GOING EASTBOUND INTO THE SHOPS PREPARING TO STOP A T THE SOUTH HARB... |
| 1999 | Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District | 0 | 0 | Auto | 16 mph | 4:35 PM | DRIVER DID NOT STOP FOR CROSSING FLASHERS AND STRUCK FIRST CAR OF TRAIN CAUSING DAMAGE TO STEPS ON C AR NO. 16 |
| 1992 | Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 3:45 PM | — |
| 1986 | Chicago Southshore & South Bend Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 12 mph | 11:45 AM | — |
| 1983 | Chicago Southshore & South Bend Railroad | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 10 mph | 6:50 PM | — |
| 1977 | Chicago Southshore & South Bend Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 10:05 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.