Crossing 297452G
COVINGTON, TENNESSEE — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | TENNESSEE |
| County | TIPTON |
| Street | EAST LIBERTY AVE |
| Coordinates | 35.56443, -89.63912 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 7 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 297452G in COVINGTON, TENNESSEE.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 4:05 PM | NORTH BOUND HIGH RAIL OPERATOR STOPPED LOOKED BOTH WAYS THEN PROCEEDED. AS EMPLOYEE MOVED OVER CROSS ING EASTBOUND VE... |
| 2000 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 8:55 AM | DRIVER DROVE AROUND GATES AND STOPPED ON CROSSING; FLED VEHICLE PRIOR TO IMPACT. |
| 1985 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 6:20 PM | — |
| 1984 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 3 mph | 12:20 PM | — |
| 1979 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 35 mph | 4:35 PM | — |
| 1977 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 40 mph | 8:55 AM | — |
| 1977 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 5 mph | 10:45 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.