Crossing 297389S
DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | DYERSBURG |
| State | TENNESSEE |
| County | DYER |
| Street | SYLVAN RD |
| Coordinates | 36.04921, -89.33923 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 10 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 297389S in DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 23 mph | 6:15 AM | TRAIN STRUCK AN OCCUPIED VEHICLE THAT WAS LEFT ON THE CROSSING. GATES AND FLASHERS WERE OPERATING PR OPERLY. |
| 2006 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 10:51 PM | DRIVER DROVE VEHICLE AROUND LOWERED GATES AND VEHICLE WA STRUCK BY TRAIN ON CROSSING. |
| 2000 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 28 mph | 3:08 AM | DRIVER OF VEHICLE WAS DUI, RAN OFF CROSSING AND HUNG UP ON TRACK. DRIVER'S 2ND DUI, DRIVING W/O LICE NSE. |
| 1994 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 1 | Auto | 70 mph | 12:30 AM | — |
| 1991 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 38 mph | 10:40 PM | — |
| 1984 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 35 mph | 5:35 PM | — |
| 1980 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 3:15 PM | — |
| 1978 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 3 mph | 5:45 PM | — |
| 1976 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 2:04 AM | — |
| 1975 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 5:40 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.