Crossing 300159X
AMITE, LOUISIANA — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | AMITE |
| State | LOUISIANA |
| County | TANGIPAHOA |
| Street | OAK STREET |
| Coordinates | 30.72668, -90.50872 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 300159X in AMITE, LOUISIANA.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 2 mph | 7:45 AM | BALLAST REGULATOR WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON SINGLE MAIN TRACK WHEN HE APPROACHED THE OAK ST. CROSSING. SIGNALS AND GATES... |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 33 mph | 9:05 AM | TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVER PARKED HIS VEHICLE TOO CLOSE TO THE TRACKS, LEAVING VEHICLE TO GO TO NEARBY B ANK. VEHICLE WAS... |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 | Van | 35 mph | 8:15 AM | VEHICLE STOPPED ON TRACK AT TRAFFIC LIGHT. VAN STALLED AND DRIVER ABANDONED VAN PRIOR TO IMPACT. |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 1:20 PM | — |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 34 mph | 11:08 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.