Crossing 297435R
RIPLEY, TENNESSEE — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | RIPLEY |
| State | TENNESSEE |
| County | LAUDERDALE |
| Street | RICE AVE |
| Coordinates | 35.73387, -89.53567 |
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 | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 297435R in RIPLEY, TENNESSEE.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 36 mph | 3:30 PM | VEHICLE RAN OUT OF GAS ON THE TRACKS AT THE RICE AVE. CROSSING AND WAS STRUCK BY THE ONCOMING TRAIN. ALL OCCUPANTS HA... |
| 1980 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 8:35 AM | — |
| 1978 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 12:10 AM | — |
| 1976 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 4:58 PM | — |
| 1975 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 7:00 AM | — |
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.