Crossing 299769F
RIDGELAND, MISSISSIPPI — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | RIDGELAND |
| State | MISSISSIPPI |
| County | MADISON |
| Street | COTTONWOOD DR |
| Coordinates | 32.41188, -90.12527 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 4 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 299769F in RIDGELAND, MISSISSIPPI.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | Auto | 33 mph | 9:00 AM | EASTBOUND MOTORIST FAILED TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY TO APPROACHING NORTHBOUND TRAIN AND WAS HIT AT THE C OTTONWOOD DRIVE ... |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 2:20 PM | MOTORIST STOPPED TOO CLOSE TO 1ST RAIL RESULTING IN ONCOMING TRAIN STRIKING FRONT BUMPER OF VEHICLE. |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | Bus | 76 mph | 6:47 PM | — |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 | Bus | 76 mph | 6:47 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.