Crossing 300796C
THORNTON, MISSISSIPPI — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | THORNTON |
| State | MISSISSIPPI |
| County | HOLMES |
| Street | MILESTONE RD |
| Coordinates | 33.11052, -90.27394 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 5 |
| Total Injuries | 5 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 300796C in THORNTON, MISSISSIPPI.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 74 mph | 7:18 PM | TRAIN NO.#58 OPERATING WITH ENGINE 156 AND 8 CARS STRUCK A PICK-UP TRUCK AT MP153.30, MILESTONE RD C ROSSING. |
| 2002 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 40 mph | 2:15 PM | MOTORIST DROVE SLOWLY INTO PATH OF TRAIN. |
| 2000 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Pick-up truck | 40 mph | 8:05 AM | MOTORIST DROVE IN FRONT OF TOGE07 AND WAS STRUCK BY SAME. DRIVER SAID HE DID NOT SEE OR HEAR THE TRA IN. HE STATED HE... |
| 1997 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Bus | 51 mph | 10:00 AM | MOTORIST DROVE UP TO RR XING AND STOPPED, FOULING THE EAST RAIL. HE ATTEMPTED TO BACK UP BUT WAS UNA BLE TO SO PRIOR ... |
| 1994 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 3 | 0 | Auto | 49 mph | 4:05 PM | — |
| 1990 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 1 | 2 | Bus | 30 mph | 6:20 PM | — |
| 1988 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 5:30 AM | — |
| 1981 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 35 mph | 1:50 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.