Crossing 478703A
HAMMOND, INDIANA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | SIBLEY STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.61836, -87.51876 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 25 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 12 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 4 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478703A in HAMMOND, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Other motor vehicle | 17 mph | 10:20 PM | NS TRAIN 26CL421 STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED SUV AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER'S INFORMATION UNKNOWN. |
| 2024 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 18 mph | 8:30 PM | NS TRAIN 26CL416 STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED CAR AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER'S INFORMATION UNKNOWN. |
| 2018 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 5 mph | 6:40 AM | NS TRAIN 218L411 STRUCK HWY-USER AT HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2016 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 22 mph | 11:45 PM | NS TRAIN 234L402 STRUCK A HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER'S INFORMATION UNKNOWN. |
| 2009 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 21 mph | 3:35 AM | VEHICLE STOPPED ON TRACKS TRING TO PUT A NEW TIRE ON WAS STRUCK BY 236 |
| 2003 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 7:50 PM | — |
| 1992 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 23 mph | 3:55 AM | — |
| 1991 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 25 mph | 4:03 PM | — |
| 1989 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 5:30 PM | — |
| 1989 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 10:00 PM | — |
| 1988 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 10 mph | 4:25 AM | — |
| 1979 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 10 mph | 12:45 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.