Crossing 478688A
HAMMOND, INDIANA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | GRAND AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 41.57932, -87.44218 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 50 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 9 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 8 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478688A in HAMMOND, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 10:45 PM | NS TRAIN 282L401 STRUCK TWO CARS AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2018 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 3:10 AM | TRAIN STRUCK HWY USER AT HWY GRADE CROSSING. |
| 1992 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 43 mph | 1:05 AM | — |
| 1989 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 27 mph | 11:13 PM | — |
| 1987 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 38 mph | 7:50 AM | — |
| 1987 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 25 mph | 4:10 PM | — |
| 1987 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 30 mph | 9:42 AM | — |
| 1984 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 4 | Auto | 30 mph | 6:55 PM | — |
| 1978 | Norfolk & Western Railway 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.