Crossing 289551J
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | E 72ND STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.76449, -87.56504 |
Railroad
| Railroad | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA |
| Max Train Speed | 15 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 10 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 289551J in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 2 | Auto | 25 mph | 1:30 PM | TRAIN #324 WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND WHEN A VEHICLE DROVE AROUND THE DOWN ACTIVATED GATES AND WAS STR UCK BY THE TRAIN. |
| 2005 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 2 | Auto | 12 mph | 4:41 AM | VEHICLE DROVE AROUND DOWN LOWERED CROSSING GATES AND WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN. |
| 2002 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | School bus | 10 mph | 5:25 PM | METRA ELECTRIC SOUTH CHICAGO TRAIN #405 STRUCK TRESPASSER WHILE SHE WAS WALKING S/B IN THE INTERSECT ION BETWEEN TRAC... |
| 2002 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | School bus | 10 mph | 1:32 PM | TRESPASSER WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN #324 AS VICTIM RAN AROUND THE DOWN ACTIVATED CROSSING GATES. VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED T... |
| 1986 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 15 mph | 7:53 AM | — |
| 1986 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 30 mph | 9:05 AM | — |
| 1982 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Farm vehicle | 5 mph | 7:10 AM | — |
| 1980 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 5 mph | 7:29 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.