Crossing 300155V
AMITE, LOUISIANA — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | AMITE |
| State | LOUISIANA |
| County | TANGIPAHOA |
| Street | POPE LANE |
| Coordinates | 30.73984, -90.50895 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 4 |
| Total Injuries | 22 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 300155V in AMITE, LOUISIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 29 mph | 7:59 AM | DRIVER FAILED TO YIELD FOR APPROACHING TRAIN AND WAS STRUCK BY APPROACHING TRAIN. |
| 2015 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 15 | Bus | 77 mph | 1:34 PM | TRAIN 59 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVE E/823 AND 7 CARS STRUCK AN OCCUPIED FLATBED TRUCK AT MP 842.60, C ITY ST/POPE ST C... |
| 2011 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 50 mph | 2:50 PM | MOTORIST STOPPED VEHICLE TOO CLOSE TO TRACKS AT CROSSING AND WAS HIT BY ONCOMING TRAIN. DRIVER AND INFANT PASSENGER ... |
| 2011 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | 50 mph | 1:35 PM | DRIVER STOPPED VEHICLE AT STOP SIGN AND THEN SLOWLY PROCEEDED ONTO THE CROSSING AND WAS STRUCK BY AP PROACHING TRAIN.... |
| 1990 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 2 | 4 | Auto | 35 mph | 2:20 AM | — |
| 1979 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 8:50 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.