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 | No |
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 | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 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 | 1 | 0 | Auto | 57 mph | 11:55 AM | DRIVER FAILED TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY TO APPROACHING TRAIN. |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 9:25 PM | — |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 8:30 AM | — |
| 1978 | 0 | 2 | Auto | 45 mph | 10:15 AM | — |
| 1977 | 0 | 2 | Auto | 79 mph | 12:15 PM | — |
| 1977 | 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.