Crossing 478688A
HAMMOND, INDIANA — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | INDIANA |
| Street | GRAND AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 41.57932, -87.44218 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 50 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 9 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 8 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478688A in HAMMOND, INDIANA.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 10:45 PM | NS TRAIN 282L401 STRUCK TWO CARS AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 3:10 AM | TRAIN STRUCK HWY USER AT HWY GRADE CROSSING. |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | Auto | 43 mph | 1:05 AM | — |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 27 mph | 11:13 PM | — |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 38 mph | 7:50 AM | — |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 | Auto | 25 mph | 4:10 PM | — |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 30 mph | 9:42 AM | — |
| 1984 | 0 | 4 | Auto | 30 mph | 6:55 PM | — |
| 1978 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 8:50 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.