Crossing 288979P
DANFORTH, ILLINOIS — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | DANFORTH |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | IROQUOIS |
| Street | CR 2300 N |
| Coordinates | 40.84022, -87.97092 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 288979P in DANFORTH, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 55 mph | 8:18 AM | THE CREW REPORTED THAT THEY STRUCK AN INDIVIDUAL OPERATINF AN IDOT TRUCK AT THE CROSSING. THE DRIVERWAS TAKEN TO THE ... |
| 2014 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 76 mph | 9:50 AM | TRAIN 391 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVE E/86 AND 7 CARS STRUCK THE REAR OF A PICK-UP TRUCK AT MP75.90, 2 300 NORTH RD CRO... |
| 2012 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 55 mph | 8:05 AM | TRAIN STRUCK TRAILER PULLED BY PICKUP AT CN CROSSING IN DANFORTH. HIGHWAY-USER'S AGE UNKNOWN. |
| 2011 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 79 mph | 5:50 PM | TRAIN 393 WITH LOCOMOTIVE E/37 AND 7 CARS WITH LOCOMOTIVE E/67 IN THE REAR, STRUCK A VEHICLE AT MP75 .90, ROUTE 2300N... |
| 1994 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 78 mph | 9:27 PM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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