Crossing 300170X
INDEPENDENCE, LOUISIANA — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | LOUISIANA |
| County | TANGIPAHOA |
| Street | PONDERS QUARTERS LANE |
| Coordinates | 30.68710, -90.50802 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 4 |
| Total Fatalities | 4 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 300170X in INDEPENDENCE, LOUISIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 1 | Auto | 79 mph | 2:16 PM | Train 59(24) operating with E/350 and 7 cars, struck a vehicle at MP 846.3 on the IC McComb subdivision (DOT# 300170X... |
| 2022 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 1 | Auto | 76 mph | 1:31 PM | GRADE CROSSING: TRAIN 59(19) E/19 AND 7 CARS WENT INTO EMERGENCY AT MP846.26 ON THE CNRR MCCOMB SUBD IVISION 13 MILES... |
| 1982 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 2:45 PM | — |
| 1979 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Bus | 70 mph | 9:30 AM | — |
| 1979 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 3 | 1 | Bus | 70 mph | 9:30 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.