Crossing 297483F
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TENNESSEE |
| County | SHELBY |
| Street | FITE RD |
| Coordinates | 35.27213, -89.96441 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 297483F in MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 1 | Other | 47 mph | 5:54 AM | TRAIN 59 OPERATING WITH CAMERA-EQUIPPED LOCOMOTIVE E/152 AND 7 CARS STRUCK AN OCCUPIED VEHICLE AT MP 380.40, FITE ROA... |
| 2012 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 40 mph | 11:45 PM | DRIVER DROVE AROUND ACTIVATED GATES AT THE FITE ROAD CROSSING, GOT STUCK ON THE CROSSING AND WAS STR UCK BY THE ONCOM... |
| 2008 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 35 mph | 6:07 AM | Q19491-03 STRUCK PICKUP TRUCK THAT FAILED TO STOP AT THE FITE ROAD CROSSING FOR THE ACTIVATED SIGNAL S. DRIVER AND ... |
| 2007 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Motorcycle | 39 mph | 1:00 PM | A SEMI-TRUCK DROVE AROUND THE DOWNED GATES AT THE FITE ROAD CROSSING AND WAS STRUCK BY THE SOUTHBOUN D FREIGHT TRAIN. |
| 1989 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 25 mph | 2:15 AM | — |
| 1980 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 11:44 AM | — |
| 1980 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 11 mph | 7:40 AM | — |
| 1977 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 12:05 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.