Crossing 478633M
VALPARAISO, INDIANA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | PORTER |
| Street | AXE AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 41.45836, -87.05549 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 12 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478633M in VALPARAISO, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 48 mph | 3:00 AM | NS TRAIN 26CL422 TRAVELING WESTBOUND STRUCK THE SOUTH GATE MECHANISM AT AXE AVENUE THAT WAS FOULINGTHE TRACK ACCOUNT ... |
| 2020 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 36 mph | 1:30 AM | NS TRAIN 234L402 STRUCK A HONDA PRELUDE THAT WAS STOPPED ON THE HWY-GRADE CROSSING, EQUIPPED WITH GA TES AND CROSSBUC... |
| 2015 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 30 mph | 2:15 AM | NS TRAIN 885.30 STRUCK A HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER INFORMATION UNKNOWN. |
| 2003 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 7 mph | 2:58 AM | — |
| 2003 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 47 mph | 3:00 AM | — |
| 1995 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 50 mph | 7:10 PM | — |
| 1995 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 47 mph | 2:10 PM | — |
| 1993 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 5:00 AM | — |
| 1993 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 49 mph | 5:00 AM | — |
| 1987 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 2 | Bus | 48 mph | 11:03 PM | — |
| 1985 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 55 mph | 6:00 PM | — |
| 1982 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Bus | 52 mph | 12:03 PM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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