Crossing 297585Y
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | MEMPHIS |
| State | TENNESSEE |
| County | SHELBY |
| Street | HOLMES RD |
| Coordinates | 35.00629, -90.03503 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 20 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 4 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 297585Y in MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 11:35 AM | DRIVER DROVE THROUGH FLASHER LIGHTS INTO PATH OF TRAIN. ADDITIONAL CROSSING WARNING - HIGHWAY PAINT. |
| 1998 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Van | 30 mph | 11:11 AM | VEHICLE SKIDDED 69 FEET TO CROSSING, STOPPING WITH FRONT BUMPER FOULING CROSSING, THEN BUMPER STRUCK BY TRAIN. |
| 1995 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 9:58 AM | — |
| 1993 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 30 mph | 9:28 AM | — |
| 1976 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 1:40 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.