Crossing 478690B
HAMMOND, INDIANA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | PARRISH STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.58417, -87.45186 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 50 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 5 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478690B in HAMMOND, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 42 mph | 4:00 PM | — |
| 1992 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 35 mph | 8:14 PM | — |
| 1992 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 1:20 AM | — |
| 1987 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 1 | 1 | Auto | 40 mph | 6:00 AM | — |
| 1985 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 3:20 AM | — |
| 1981 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 2:27 PM | — |
| 1980 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 4:20 AM | — |
| 1976 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 1:05 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.