Crossing 296704C
WEST PADUCAH, KENTUCKY — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | WEST PADUCAH |
| State | KENTUCKY |
| County | MCCRACKEN |
| Street | LIGHTFOOT ROAD |
| Coordinates | 37.05972, -88.75273 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 3 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 296704C in WEST PADUCAH, KENTUCKY.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 3:45 PM | DRIVER DROVE VEHICLE ONTO CROSSING WITHOUT LOOKING FIRST. WHEN HE SAW TRAIN APPROACHING HE TRIED TO BACK OFF CROSSING... |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | Van | 27 mph | 6:20 PM | VEHICLE DRIVER STOPPED TOO CLOSE TO TRACKS AND COULDN'T BACK OFF IN TIME TO AVOID BEING STRUCK BY SO UTHBOUND TRAIN. ... |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 35 mph | 1:55 PM | TRUCK DRIVER PULLED ONTO CROSSING AND STOPPED FOULING THE TRACK. HE TRIED TO BACK OFF WHEN HE SAW TR AIN, BUT WAS UNA... |
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.