Crossing 297746S
WALLS, MISSISSIPPI — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | WALLS |
| State | MISSISSIPPI |
| County | DE SOTO |
| Street | CHURCH ROAD |
| Coordinates | 34.93344, -90.18007 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 297746S in WALLS, MISSISSIPPI.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 29 mph | 12:23 PM | WESTBOUND GRAVEL TRUCK WAS STRUCK BY THE SOUTHBOUND TRAIN WHILE STOPPED ON THE CHURCH ROAD CROSSING. NO INJURIES WERE... |
| 2006 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 40 mph | 4:35 PM | DRIVER STOPPED AT STOP SIGN, LOOKED LEFT, DROVE OFF AND LOCKED RIGHT. HE THEN FOULED THE TRACK AND HIT FRONT STEP OF... |
| 1997 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 33 mph | 4:10 PM | DRIVER FAILED TO LOOK AND DROVE INTO PATH OF TRAIN. |
| 1997 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 1 | Bus | 75 mph | 8:05 AM | TRAIN NO.# 59 WITH ENGINES 826/24 AND 11 CARS TRAVELING SOUTH ON ICRR MAIN STRUCK A TRUCK AT M.P. 17 .5, GLOVER RD CR... |
| 1986 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 30 mph | 4:15 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.