Crossing 289560H
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | 79TH ST |
| Coordinates | 41.75192, -87.55244 |
Railroad
| Railroad | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA |
| Max Train Speed | 15 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 289560H in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 13 mph | 11:00 PM | TRAIN 349 WAS STOPPED AT THE 79TH ST. STATION. THE GRADE CROSSING PROTECTION ACTIVATED. ENGINEER OBS ERVED A VEHICLE ... |
| 1992 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 5:20 AM | — |
| 1989 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Bus | 30 mph | 6:06 PM | — |
| 1983 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 7:47 AM | — |
| 1976 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 8:06 AM | — |
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.