Crossing 300156C
AMITE, LOUISIANA — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | AMITE |
| State | LOUISIANA |
| County | TANGIPAHOA |
| Street | NORTH STREET |
| Coordinates | 30.73507, -90.50886 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 3 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 300156C in AMITE, LOUISIANA.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 37 mph | 6:15 PM | DRIVER APPROACHED CROSSING AND DID NOT SLOW TO CHECK FOR TRAINS. THE ENGINEER APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE PRIOR TO IM... |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 9:53 AM | MOTORIST FAILED TO STOP AT CROSSING MARKED WITH CROSSBUCKS AND STOP SIGN. VEHICLE STRUCK BY TRAIN ON RIGHT FRONT END. |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 35 mph | 7:27 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.