Crossing 478701L
HAMMOND, INDIANA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | SOHL AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 41.61548, -87.51373 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 25 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 4 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478701L in HAMMOND, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 6:10 AM | NS TRAIN 28CL419 WAS STRUCK IN THE SIDE BY A DRUNK DRIVER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER INFO UNKNOWN. |
| 2005 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Van | 15 mph | 12:35 AM | — |
| 1999 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 24 mph | 1:35 PM | — |
| 1985 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 2 | Farm vehicle | 25 mph | 10:50 PM | — |
| 1985 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 10 mph | 2:10 PM | — |
| 1977 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 1:20 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.