Crossing 299597A
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TENNESSEE |
| Street | CHELSEA |
| Coordinates | 35.17427, -89.96529 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 20 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 26 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 7 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 299597A in MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 32 mph | 5:55 PM | MOTORIST TRAVELED AROUND THE GATES AND WAS STRUCK BY APPROACHING TRAIN. MOTORIST WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | Auto | 57 mph | 12:30 AM | MOTORIST DROVE AROUND ACTIVATED GATES AND WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN A4979-31. |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 4 mph | 11:03 PM | CREW ADVISED A MOTORIST DROVE AROUND FLAGGER, ACTIVATED GATES, AND WAS STRUCK BY RAILCAR. DRIVER FLE D THE SCENE AND ... |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 2:03 PM | MOTORIST DROVE AROUND ACTIVATED GATE AND WAS STRUCK BY NORTHBOUND TRAIN. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND LOCOMOTIVE SU... |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 44 mph | 4:21 PM | DRIVER DROVE AROUND ACTIVATED GATES AND WAS CLIPPED BY TRAIN. DRIVER FLED SCENE AND HAS NOT BEEN IDE NTIFIED. DRIVER'... |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 33 mph | 1:10 PM | MOTORIST DROVE AROUND THE GATES AND WAS STRUCK BY M33571-24. AFTER IMPACT THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHI CLE AND FLED ON ... |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 9:15 PM | MOTORIST FAILED TO STOP AT CROSSING AND STRUCK THE REAR OF THE TRAIN STOPPED ON CROSSING. DRIVER THE N FLED THE SCENE... |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 3 mph | 1:20 PM | TRAIN APPROACHED THE CROSSING WITH BELLS RINGING, HORN BLOWING AND THE DITCH LIGHTS ON. VEHICLE DRI VER STATED THAT ... |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 5 mph | 11:30 AM | TRUCK LEAVING SCALE IN PLANT DROVE FORWARD AND ONTO CROSSING. REAR OF TRAILER STRUCK BY LOCO LEAVING INDUSTRY. THERE ... |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 2:35 AM | WITNESS ADVISED 3 MALE OCCUPANTS IN VEHICLE DROVE AROUND GATE, STOPPED ON CROSSING. TRAIN STRUCK VEH ICLE AFTER OCCUP... |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 2:20 AM | THIS CROSSING IS TORN OUT FOR REPLACEMENT WITH BARRICADES ON BOTH SIDES WITH FLASHING YELLOW LIGHTS. THERE ARE ADVANC... |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 2 mph | 10:25 PM | — |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | Bus | 20 mph | 9:02 AM | — |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 2:40 AM | — |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 4 mph | 8:15 AM | — |
| 1982 | 0 | 0 | Bus | 4 mph | 10:15 AM | — |
| 1981 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 4 mph | 7:45 AM | — |
| 1980 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 4:40 AM | — |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 3 mph | 8:10 AM | — |
| 1978 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 3 mph | 11:30 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.