Crossing 297551E
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TENNESSEE |
| County | SHELBY |
| Street | BELZ BLVD |
| Coordinates | 35.09559, -90.05374 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 20 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 7 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 5 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 297551E in MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 3:35 AM | VEHICLE WENT AROUND THE GATE AND STRUCK THE STANDING TRAIN, THEN DROVE OFF. |
| 2008 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 8 mph | 7:00 PM | TRAIN WAS SHOVING OVER THE BELZ BLVD. CROSSING WHEN IT STRUCK A VEHICLE THAT WENT AROUND THE ACTIVAT ED GATES. |
| 2004 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 3 | Auto | 3 mph | 6:00 PM | MOTORIST DROVE VEHICLE AROUND LOWERED GATES AND VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN SHOVING OVER CROSSING. |
| 1988 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 10 mph | 12:50 AM | — |
| 1981 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 4:55 AM | — |
| 1981 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 25 mph | 4:55 AM | — |
| 1978 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 6 mph | 6:40 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.