// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🚂 Rail / Transportation Infrastructure |
| Operator / Branch | CSX Transportation |
| Host County | Hendricks County IN |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
// Strategic Significance
CSX Avon Yard near Indianapolis Indiana is a major classification yard on the CSX network handling freight between the Midwest and East Coast. Indianapolis is a significant rail junction and Avon yard processes chemical automotive and general merchandise cargo. Tornado risk in central Indiana creates rail safety hazards.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Hendricks County with 170,000 residents and Indianapolis metro with 2.1 million residents. Avon yard is a critical CSX Midwest hub. Tornado risk in central Indiana is significant. Chemical cargo creates ongoing hazmat risk.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-70, US-36, Avon Avenue. Hendricks County Emergency Management coordinates rail tornado and hazmat protocols.