Crossing 509578D
BUTLER, INDIANA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | BUTLER |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | DEKALB |
| Street | FEDERAL AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 41.42644, -84.88074 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 10 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 509578D in BUTLER, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 35 mph | 2:00 PM | — |
| 2000 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 47 mph | 11:33 PM | — |
| 1998 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 7:35 AM | STEL1 WEST ON CHGO.LINE#1,STRUCK AUTO AT ABOVE XING.DRIVER STATED HE WAS NORTH, STOPPED AT STOP SIG N AND DID NOT SE... |
| 1997 | Conrail | 0 | 1 | Auto | 46 mph | 2:30 PM | TRAIN STRUCK AUTO AT FEDERAL ST., AUTO SOUTH, TRIED TO BEAT TRAIN OVER XING. STOP SIGNS, CROSSBUCK S AND WINK-0- MA... |
| 1989 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 2:10 AM | — |
| 1989 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 49 mph | 6:20 PM | — |
| 1986 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 48 mph | 2:14 AM | — |
| 1986 | Conrail | 0 | 2 | Auto | 50 mph | 8:13 AM | — |
| 1981 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 7:55 PM | — |
| 1981 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 7:55 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.