Crossing 478681C
GARY, INDIANA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | GARY |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | BURR STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.55969, -87.40345 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 50 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 17 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 10 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478681C in GARY, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 3:45 AM | NS TRAIN 28NL405 TRAVELING EASTBOUND STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE AT BURR STREET (MP B 496.6). DRIVER INFO UNKNOWN. |
| 2024 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 38 mph | 10:46 PM | NS TRAIN 262L402 STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE AT THE HWY-GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER INFO UNKNOWN. |
| 2020 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 31 mph | 11:15 AM | NS TRAIN 25AL416 STRUCK A PEDESTRIAN WALKING IN THE FOUL OF THE TRACKS, EQUIPPED WITH GATES. |
| 2014 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 37 mph | 8:35 AM | NS TRAIN STRUCK HIGHWAY USER AT GRADE CROSSING. AGE VERIFIED. |
| 2013 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 37 mph | 1:05 PM | VEHICLE TRIED TO GO AROUND GATE AND BEAT THE TRAIN. VEHICLE STRUCK SIDE OF THE TRAIN |
| 2004 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 3 mph | 3:07 AM | — |
| 2000 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 28 mph | 2:30 AM | — |
| 1994 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 26 mph | 5:00 AM | — |
| 1994 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 27 mph | 12:10 PM | — |
| 1987 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 28 mph | 1:37 AM | — |
| 1986 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 1 | 2 | Auto | 29 mph | 2:34 AM | — |
| 1985 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 28 mph | 3:40 AM | — |
| 1985 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | 30 mph | 11:00 AM | — |
| 1984 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | — | 4:00 AM | — |
| 1983 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 3:50 AM | — |
| 1978 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 5:10 PM | — |
| 1977 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 35 mph | 6:45 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.