Crossing 478650D
WHEELER, INDIANA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | WHEELER |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | PORTER |
| Street | ROAD 600 NORTH |
| Coordinates | 41.52125, -87.20982 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 19 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478650D in WHEELER, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 3:09 AM | NS TRAIN 262L412 STRUCK A UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE TRAVELING WEST IN THE HWY GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2023 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 38 mph | 2:00 AM | NS TRAIN 276L427 STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE AT THE HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2022 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 8 mph | 10:05 PM | NS TRAIN 234L406 STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED AUTOMOBILE IN THE HWY GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2020 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 38 mph | 11:00 PM | NS TRAIN 13JL418 STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE IN THE HWY GRADE CROSSING, EQUIPPED WITH GATES. DRIVER NOT VERIFIED. |
| 2010 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 3:37 AM | TRAIN 282L405 TRAVERSING THE CHICAGO DISTRICT MAIN AND COLLIDED WITH VEHICLE SITTING IDLE ON COUNTY ROAD 600 NORTH IN... |
| 1995 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 2:15 AM | — |
| 1994 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 23 mph | 6:40 AM | — |
| 1994 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 42 mph | 7:30 AM | — |
| 1993 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | 43 mph | 9:10 AM | — |
| 1993 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 43 mph | 4:40 PM | — |
| 1992 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 8:45 PM | — |
| 1990 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 9:52 PM | — |
| 1986 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 47 mph | 4:35 AM | — |
| 1984 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 33 mph | 7:35 PM | — |
| 1982 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 11:48 AM | — |
| 1980 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 40 mph | 2:55 AM | — |
| 1980 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 7:30 PM | — |
| 1978 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 12:30 AM | — |
| 1976 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 2 mph | 11:00 PM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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