Crossing 478705N
HAMMOND, INDIANA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | WILLOW COURT |
| Coordinates | 41.62062, -87.51996 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 25 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 7 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 5 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478705N in HAMMOND, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 12:45 AM | NS TRAIN 60XB326 STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED CHRYSLER 300 THAT TRIED TO GO AROUND THE GATES AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2009 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 10 mph | 3:30 AM | DRIVER INVOLVED IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITH A TELEPHONE POLE AT CROSSING, AFTER THE DRIVER STRUCK THE POLE, HIS CAR WA... |
| 1993 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 10 mph | 9:35 PM | — |
| 1990 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 25 mph | 6:35 AM | — |
| 1989 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | 22 mph | 8:13 AM | — |
| 1988 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 12:47 AM | — |
| 1980 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 10 mph | 3:55 AM | — |
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.