Crossing 478679B
GARY, INDIANA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | GARY |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | CHASE STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.55199, -87.37517 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 50 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 26 |
| Total Fatalities | 5 |
| Total Injuries | 15 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478679B in GARY, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 39 mph | 7:38 PM | MOTORIST DROVE VEHICLE INTO THE SIDE OF MOVING TRAIN ST HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2004 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 27 mph | 8:45 PM | — |
| 1996 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 15 mph | 7:00 AM | — |
| 1991 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 27 mph | 3:00 AM | — |
| 1990 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 10:35 AM | — |
| 1988 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 2 mph | 11:00 PM | — |
| 1988 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 12:25 PM | — |
| 1986 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | 30 mph | 8:50 AM | — |
| 1985 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 7:50 AM | — |
| 1985 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 25 mph | 9:35 AM | — |
| 1984 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 28 mph | 11:12 AM | — |
| 1982 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 7:17 AM | — |
| 1982 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 29 mph | 2:20 PM | — |
| 1982 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 28 mph | 4:15 PM | — |
| 1981 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 35 mph | 5:50 AM | — |
| 1980 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 12:30 PM | — |
| 1980 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 33 mph | 3:25 PM | — |
| 1980 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | 37 mph | 12:55 PM | — |
| 1980 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 4 | 1 | Auto | 36 mph | 4:38 PM | — |
| 1980 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | 30 mph | 9:40 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.