Crossing 478779F
ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | ORLAND PARK |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | 159TH ST |
| Coordinates | 41.60095, -87.87655 |
Railroad
| Railroad | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 7 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478779F in ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Auto | 45 mph | 7:40 PM | THE CREW OF TRAIN #823 REPORTED A VEHICLE STRUCK THE SIDE OF THE TRAIN WHILE IT WAS CROSSING 159TH STREET IN ORLAND P... |
| 1979 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 12:25 PM | — |
| 1978 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 48 mph | 3:25 PM | — |
| 1977 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 6:26 PM | — |
| 1977 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 1 | 4 | Auto | 40 mph | 2:10 PM | — |
| 1976 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 10 mph | 4:30 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.