Crossing 300174A
INDEPENDENCE, LOUISIANA — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | LOUISIANA |
| County | TANGIPAHOA |
| Street | BICKHAM CHAPEL ROAD |
| Coordinates | 30.67415, -90.50779 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 7 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 6 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 300174A in INDEPENDENCE, LOUISIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 48 mph | 10:55 AM | DRIVER WENT AROUND THE DESCENDED GATES AT THE BICHAM CHAPEL CROSSING. THE VEHICLE STALLED ON THE CR OSSING AND BOTH ... |
| 2004 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 57 mph | 11:55 AM | DRIVER FAILED TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY TO APPROACHING TRAIN. |
| 1989 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 9:25 PM | — |
| 1984 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 8:30 AM | — |
| 1978 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 45 mph | 10:15 AM | — |
| 1977 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 79 mph | 12:15 PM | — |
| 1977 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 2 | Auto | 79 mph | 12:15 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.