Crossing 300175G
INDEPENDENCE, LOUISIANA — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | LOUISIANA |
| County | TANGIPAHOA |
| Street | VELMA ROAD |
| Coordinates | 30.66752, -90.50768 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 7 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 300175G in INDEPENDENCE, LOUISIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 0 | School bus | 79 mph | 3:15 PM | TRAIN 58 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVES E/133-E76 AND 7 CARS STRUCK A PEDESTRIAN AT MP 847.61, VELMA RD CROSSING. |
| 2005 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 3 | Auto | 78 mph | 1:15 PM | TRAIN 59 OPERATING WITH ENGINE 517 - 133 AND 11 CARS STRUCK AN AUTO AT ARCOLA. |
| 2005 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 1 | Van | 79 mph | 3:00 PM | TRAIN 58 WITH ENGINE 49 AND 8 CARS STRUCK A VAN AT A PRIVATE CROSSING. |
| 2001 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 70 mph | 3:41 PM | TRAIN NO.#58 WITH ENG 82 AND 9 CARS STRUCK AN AUTOMOBILE AT MP847.61, VELMA RD CROSSING. |
| 1986 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 12:05 AM | — |
| 1986 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 3 | Auto | 35 mph | 7:30 PM | — |
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.