Crossing 478683R
GARY, INDIANA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | GARY |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | COLFAX STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.56453, -87.41309 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 50 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 30 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 12 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478683R in GARY, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 29 mph | 3:15 AM | DRIVER OF VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON COLFAX STREET WHEN DRIVER RAN OFF THE ROAD AND GOT STUCK ON THE CROSSING AT ... |
| 1997 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 2:50 AM | — |
| 1997 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 30 mph | 3:38 PM | — |
| 1996 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 2 mph | 9:00 AM | — |
| 1995 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 28 mph | 12:10 PM | — |
| 1995 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 8:05 PM | — |
| 1994 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 11:45 AM | — |
| 1994 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 28 mph | 4:45 AM | — |
| 1991 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 25 mph | 9:15 PM | — |
| 1990 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 10 mph | 12:15 AM | — |
| 1988 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 2 mph | 5:45 PM | — |
| 1988 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 3 mph | 8:35 PM | — |
| 1988 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 2 mph | 12:15 AM | — |
| 1988 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 28 mph | 2:30 AM | — |
| 1987 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 3 mph | 10:45 AM | — |
| 1987 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 3 mph | 10:35 AM | — |
| 1986 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 1:40 PM | — |
| 1986 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 2:30 AM | — |
| 1985 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 12:25 PM | — |
| 1982 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 3 mph | 11:45 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.