Crossing 300725F
SIDON, MISSISSIPPI — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | SIDON |
| State | MISSISSIPPI |
| County | LEFLORE |
| Street | COUNTY RD 245 |
| Coordinates | 33.47344, -90.21253 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 13 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 300725F in SIDON, MISSISSIPPI.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Bus | 60 mph | 11:00 AM | TRAIN NO.#59 OPERATING WITH ENGS 40/16 AND 11 CARS STRUCK A TRUCK (SUV) AT MP126.35, COUNTY RD 245 C ROSSING. METHOD... |
| 2002 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 38 mph | 9:43 AM | MOTORIST DROVE TRUCK INTO PATH OF MOVING TRAIN. |
| 2001 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Van | 60 mph | 6:03 PM | MOTORIST DROVE IN FRONT OF NORTH BOUND TRAIN RESULTING IN CAR BEING STRUCK BY TRAIN. |
| 2000 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 11:05 AM | MOTORIST DRIVE SLOWLY ACROSS TRACKS AND WAS STRUCK BY M3356118 ON CROSSING |
| 2000 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 12:31 PM | MINIVAN DRIVER PARKED TOO CLOSE TO TRACK AND BUMPER WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN. |
| 1999 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 11:00 AM | AS MOTORIST APPROACHED CROSSING HE SAW THE TRAIN, HIT HIS BRAKES AND SLID INTO THE LAST 2 CARS. |
| 1998 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 36 mph | 7:45 AM | MOTORIST STOPPED TOO CLOSE TO CROSSING RESULTING IN PASSING TRAIN STRIKING FRONT OF VEHICLE. |
| 1996 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 0 | Auto | 70 mph | 7:54 PM | — |
| 1990 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 4:36 PM | — |
| 1987 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 20 mph | 11:30 PM | — |
| 1985 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 20 mph | 7:25 AM | — |
| 1976 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 5:35 AM | — |
| 1975 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 25 mph | 1:40 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.