Crossing 479338L
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | SPRINGFIELD |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | SANGAMON |
| Street | LAUREL STREET |
| Coordinates | 39.78291, -89.64357 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 16 |
| Total Fatalities | 5 |
| Total Injuries | 4 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 479338L in SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 40 mph | 3:36 AM | EASTBOUND 260D213 AT 40 MPH STRUCK PEDESTRIAN TRYING TO BEAT THE TRAIN AT DH415.6 LAUREL ST. CROSSIN G (DOT 479338L). |
| 2004 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 40 mph | 6:20 PM | — |
| 2004 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 1 mph | 9:10 AM | — |
| 1989 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 1:05 PM | — |
| 1988 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 12:20 PM | — |
| 1988 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 15 mph | 12:30 PM | — |
| 1986 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 38 mph | 8:42 AM | — |
| 1983 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 21 mph | 2:10 PM | — |
| 1982 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 1 | 1 | Bus | 18 mph | 11:55 PM | — |
| 1982 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 20 mph | 9:52 PM | — |
| 1981 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 23 mph | 9:35 PM | — |
| 1980 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 25 mph | 4:35 AM | — |
| 1979 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 12:35 AM | — |
| 1977 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 1:05 AM | — |
| 1977 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 12:48 AM | — |
| 1976 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 8:55 PM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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