Crossing 540206P
FONTANET, INDIANA — CSX Transportation
Location
| City | FONTANET |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | VIGO |
| Street | RIO GRANDE ROAD |
| Coordinates | 39.56426, -87.26035 |
Railroad
| Railroad | CSX Transportation |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 5 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 540206P in FONTANET, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CSX Transportation | 1 | 0 | Van | 40 mph | 4:43 PM | I13115 STRUCK A MINIVAN THAT WENT AROUND GATES AT RIO GRANDE ROAD CROSSING CAUSING FATALITY TO ELDERLY MOTORIST. PRO... |
| 2017 | CSX Transportation | 1 | 1 | Pick-up truck | 60 mph | 5:02 AM | Q10703 STRUCK A VEHICLE ATTEMPTING TO CROSS TRACKS AT A CROSSING RESULTING IN A FATALITY. PROTECTI ON ALSO AT CROSS... |
| 2013 | CSX Transportation | 3 | 0 | Other | 59 mph | 1:57 AM | Q10622 STRUCK SUV THAT WENT AROUND GATES AND WAS STRUCK ON PASSENGER SIDE FATALLY INJURING ALL 3 OCC UPANTS. PROTECTI... |
| 1989 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Bus | 35 mph | 9:35 PM | — |
| 1981 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 55 mph | 3:21 AM | — |
| 1975 | Penn Central Transportation Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 7:15 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.