Crossing 479340M
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | SPRINGFIELD |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | SANGAMON |
| Street | ASH STREET |
| Coordinates | 39.77926, -89.64524 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 5 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 479340M in SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 37 mph | 8:37 PM | NS TRAIN 239D212 STRUCK A HWY-USER (PEDESTRIAN) AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 1995 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 40 mph | 2:15 AM | — |
| 1987 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 3:39 PM | — |
| 1987 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 38 mph | 9:10 PM | — |
| 1984 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 4:30 AM | — |
| 1983 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 25 mph | 1:30 PM | — |
| 1980 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | — | 1:30 AM | — |
| 1978 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | — | 11:22 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.