Crossing 478691H
HAMMOND, INDIANA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | INDIANA |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | ARIZONA AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 41.58789, -87.45922 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 45 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478691H in HAMMOND, INDIANA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 5:10 AM | NS TRAIN 28CL421 STRUCK A CAR THAT DROVE AROUND THE DOWNED GATES AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2007 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 30 mph | 3:10 PM | — |
| 2005 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 8:15 PM | — |
| 2005 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 26 mph | 6:20 AM | — |
| 1996 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 6:00 AM | — |
| 1985 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 10:15 PM | — |
| 1979 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 30 mph | 2:05 PM | — |
| 1976 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 7:49 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.