Crossing 522929F
HAMMOND, INDIANA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | CALUMET AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 41.69184, -87.50852 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 12 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 522929F in HAMMOND, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Van | 25 mph | 12:15 AM | NS TRAIN 552B313 STRUCK A VEHICLE AT THE HWY-GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER'S INFORMATION UNKNOWN. |
| 2023 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 9:54 PM | GRADE CROSSING: TRAIN 48/448(23) E/121 E/116 11 CARS STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE AT MP507.07 ON THE NS CHICAGO LINE.... |
| 2019 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 23 mph | 9:05 PM | NS TRAIN 21ZB201 STRUCK A HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER'S INFORMATION UNKNOWN. |
| 2017 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 12:20 AM | NS TRAIN 37M STRUCK HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER'S INFORMATION IS UNKNOWN. |
| 2013 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 39 mph | 9:25 PM | DRIVER STATED HE WAS DRIVING NORTH OFF OF RAILROAD AVE (PARALLEL TO MAINLINE) AND TOOK A SHARP RIGHT TURN ONTO CALUME... |
| 2013 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Van | 23 mph | 11:48 PM | HWY-USER INFORMATION UNKNOWN. 25Z STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED, ABANDONED VEHICLE FOULING THE MAIN. |
| 2011 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 10:10 PM | TRAIN 48 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVES E/97-E/177 AND 14 CARS STRUCK AN AUTOMOBILE AT MP507.07, CALUMET AVE CROSSING. T... |
| 2007 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 10:30 PM | VEHICLE GOT STUCK ON CROSSING AND WAS STRUCK BY 20Q |
| 2003 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 9:05 PM | — |
| 2002 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 11:10 PM | — |
| 1989 | Conrail | 1 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 45 mph | 5:30 AM | — |
| 1976 | Penn Central Transportation Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 38 mph | 9:50 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.