Crossing 289546M
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | MERRILL AV |
| Coordinates | 41.76619, -87.57261 |
Railroad
| Railroad | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA |
| Max Train Speed | 30 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 7 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 10 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 289546M in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Van | 2 mph | 10:42 AM | HI-RAIL TRACK INSPECTION TRUCK #17607 TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND STRUCK A VEHICLE AT E. 71ST ST. & S. MERR ILL AVE THAT CIR... |
| 2020 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 4 | Auto | 30 mph | 9:17 PM | TRAIN #345 STRUCK A VEHICLE ON THE SOUTHWARD TRACK AT MP 9.84, THE E. 71ST & S. MERRILL AVENUE CROSS ING. THE 27-YEAR... |
| 2010 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 1 | 2 | Auto | 30 mph | 9:50 PM | METRA SOUTH DISPATCHER REPORTED METRA TRAIN 347 STRUCK AT VEHICLE AT 71ST AND MERRILL. METRA OFFICER REPORTED UPON AR... |
| 2002 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | School bus | 27 mph | 1:33 PM | TRESPASSER WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN #324. THE CROSSING SIGNAL AND GATES WERE ACTIVATED AND DOWN WHEN TRE SPASSER WENT ARO... |
| 1989 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 3:56 PM | — |
| 1984 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Farm vehicle | 15 mph | 7:40 PM | — |
| 1979 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | — | 6:50 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.