Crossing 291377C
DECATUR, ILLINOIS — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | DECATUR |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | MACON |
| Street | 27TH ST |
| Coordinates | 39.87410, -88.91733 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 10 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 10 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 7 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 291377C in DECATUR, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Van | 2 mph | 10:40 PM | DRIVER DISREGARDED FLASHERS AND DROVE AROUND THE THE GATES AT THE 27TH STREET CROSSING IN ATTEMPT TO CLEAR CROSSING B... |
| 2001 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 2:30 PM | MOTORIST STOPPED HIS VEHICLE TOO CLOSE TO CROSSING AND TRAIN STRUCK FRONT BUMPER OF CAR. MOTORIST AL LEGES HE THROUGH... |
| 2001 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 10 mph | 11:00 PM | MOTORIST ALLEGED HE TRIED TO STOP AND HIS VEHICLE SLID INTO SIDE OF LOCOMOTIVE DUE TO ICY STREET. |
| 1996 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 9:30 PM | — |
| 1993 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 1 | 2 | Auto | 1 mph | 4:07 AM | — |
| 1987 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 6 mph | 11:55 PM | — |
| 1984 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 3 | Auto | 8 mph | 8:50 AM | — |
| 1982 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | — | 11:20 PM | — |
| 1980 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 3:30 AM | — |
| 1976 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 2 mph | 9:15 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.