Crossing 289553X
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | E 74TH ST |
| Coordinates | 41.76090, -87.56181 |
Railroad
| Railroad | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA |
| Max Train Speed | 30 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 289553X in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 1 | 0 | School bus | 22 mph | 9:31 AM | SUBJECT RAN AROUND THE ACTIVATED GRADE CROSSING WARNING MECHANISMS AND WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN #316. CON FIRMED SUICIDE V... |
| 2004 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 1 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 1:31 PM | VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON EXCHANGE AVE. IN SOUTH CHICAGO, IL AND TURNED LEFT ON 74TH ST. A ROUND LOWERED CR... |
| 1999 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Van | 15 mph | 4:58 PM | TRAIN #332 STRUCK A VAN AT 74TH STREET AND EXCHANGE IN THE SOUTH CHICAGO BRANCH. ENGINEER STATED HE OBSERVED GATES A... |
| 1981 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 6:27 PM | — |
| 1977 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 7:17 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.