Crossing 289731G
LEMONT, ILLINOIS — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | LEMONT |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | BOYER RD |
| Coordinates | 41.68364, -87.96946 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 9 |
| Total Fatalities | 4 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 289731G in LEMONT, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 0 | Van | 79 mph | 2:44 PM | Grade Crossing: Train 21(04), E/62 & 7 cars, struck an occupied vehicle at Boyer Road private crossing (DOT 289731G) ... |
| 2022 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 79 mph | 4:11 PM | HC TRAIN #915 STRUCK THE REAR END OF SEMI TRUCK THAT WAS BACKING UP ONTO THE RIGHT OF WAY AT BOYER S TREET IN LEMONT ... |
| 2019 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 78 mph | 9:22 AM | TRAIN 300 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVE E/ID4620 AND 5 CARS STRUCK AN OCCUPIED VEHICLE AT MP 23.50 BOYER ST A PRIVATE CRO... |
| 2018 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 79 mph | 9:21 AM | TRAIN 300 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVE E/130 AND 5 CARS STRUCK AN OCCUPIED AUTO AT MP 23.50 BOYER RD, A PRIVATE CROSSING... |
| 2005 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 0 | Auto | 76 mph | 9:12 AM | TRAIN NO.#303 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVE 163 AND 3 CARS STRUCK AN AUTOMOBILE AT MP23.4, A PRIVATE CRO SSING. |
| 2003 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 51 mph | 10:04 AM | — |
| 1986 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Bus | 79 mph | 8:50 AM | — |
| 1986 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 79 mph | 8:50 AM | — |
| 1976 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 58 mph | 3:02 PM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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