Crossing 478682J
GARY, INDIANA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | GARY |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | CALHOUN STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.56208, -87.40827 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 50 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 10 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 6 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478682J in GARY, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 8:08 AM | NS TRAIN 218 WAS STRUCK BY A HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2009 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 28 mph | 7:15 AM | TRAIN STRUCK ABANDONED AUTO NO DRIVER REPORTED. |
| 2007 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 5 mph | 4:35 PM | DRIVER STOPPED FOR FLASHERS AND FLAGMAN THEN PROCEDED IN FRONT OF THE SHOVE MOVE AND WAS STRUCK BY T HE LEAD CAR |
| 2001 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | 26 mph | 4:05 PM | — |
| 1999 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 12:01 PM | — |
| 1993 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 1 mph | 7:25 PM | — |
| 1988 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 3 mph | 2:30 AM | — |
| 1986 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | 30 mph | 3:08 PM | — |
| 1980 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 38 mph | 1:49 PM | — |
| 1979 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 28 mph | 10:40 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.