Crossing 522597N
LA PORTE, INDIANA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | LA PORTE |
| State | INDIANA |
| Street | MADISON STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.61224, -86.72528 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 10 |
| Total Fatalities | 7 |
| Total Injuries | 4 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 522597N in LA PORTE, INDIANA.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | Other | 52 mph | 6:35 PM | NS TRAIN 20RB325 STRUCK AN SUV THAT DROVE AROUND THE GATES AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER AGE VERIF IED. |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 29 mph | 4:00 PM | NS TRAIN 33NB311 WAS STRUCK BY A HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. AGE VERIFIED. |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 37 mph | 1:45 AM | DRIVER FAILED TO STOP FOR BARRICADES ON AN OUT OF SERVICE CROSSING (CROSSING BEING REPAVED). GATES AND FLASHERS ALSO... |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | School bus | 67 mph | 8:50 AM | TRAIN 49 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVES E/150-E/66 AND 10 CARS STRUCK A PEDESTRIAN AT MP463.30, MADISON ST CROSSING. |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 70 mph | 6:14 PM | — |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 | Auto | 38 mph | 1:20 AM | — |
| 1987 | 3 | 1 | Auto | 55 mph | 8:53 PM | — |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | School bus | 5 mph | 10:30 AM | — |
| 1981 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 70 mph | 12:02 PM | — |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | Auto | 70 mph | 12:02 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.