Crossing 297749M
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TENNESSEE |
| County | SHELBY |
| Street | FIELDS RD |
| Coordinates | 35.04969, -90.10345 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 297749M in MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 7 mph | 1:15 AM | MOTORIST DROVE AROUND THE ACTIVATED GATE AT THE FIELDS ROAD CROSSING AND WAS STRUCK BY THE TRAIN AS IT SHOVED OVER TH... |
| 1982 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 2:15 PM | — |
| 1982 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 10:40 AM | — |
| 1981 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 5 mph | 4:05 AM | — |
| 1979 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 11:55 AM | — |
| 1975 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | 8 mph | 2:05 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.