Crossing 289533L
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | 71ST ST |
| Coordinates | 41.76610, -87.59001 |
Railroad
| Railroad | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA |
| Max Train Speed | 15 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 4 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 289533L in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Auto | 20 mph | 11:30 PM | VEHICLE WENT AROUND ACTIVATED DOWN RAILROAD CROSSING GATES AT 71ST STREET & CLYDE AVE. TRAIN WAS P UT INTO EMERGENC... |
| 1997 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Auto | 15 mph | 5:31 PM | DRIVER DROVE AROUND GATES AND WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN - HEADLIGHTS WERE ON BRIGHT - DITCH LIGHTS WERE OP ERATING - BELL A... |
| 1996 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | School bus | 15 mph | 2:37 PM | — |
| 1996 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 1 mph | 5:08 AM | — |
| 1996 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | School bus | 5 mph | 3:38 PM | — |
| 1996 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | School bus | 15 mph | 6:03 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.