Crossing 297735E
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TENNESSEE |
| County | SHELBY |
| Street | SHELBY DR |
| Coordinates | 35.01998, -90.13200 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 30 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 297735E in MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 58 mph | 9:32 PM | Grade Crossing: Train 58(14) with E/321 and 7 cars reported striking a sedan on the IC Shelby subdivision at Shelby D... |
| 2000 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 32 mph | 1:35 AM | DRIVER TURNED VEHICLE OFF CROSSING ONTO TRACKS AND BECAME STUCK ON TRACKS. DRIVER EXITED CAR PRIOR T O IMPACE. XING I... |
| 1999 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 1 | Pick-up truck | 60 mph | 7:42 AM | TRAIN NO.#59 WITH ENGS 813/402 AND 11 CARS STRUCK A PICK-UP TRUCK AT MP10.73, SHELBY DRIVE CROSSING |
| 1975 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 30 mph | 12:10 PM | — |
| 1975 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 20 mph | 1:10 PM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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