Crossing 608205C
NEW LENOX, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | NEW LENOX |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | WILL |
| Street | GOUGAR ROAD |
| Coordinates | 41.52401, -88.00483 |
Railroad
| Railroad | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 608205C in NEW LENOX, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 14 mph | 9:27 AM | HI-RAIL VEHICLE #22603 WAS PERFORMING INSPECTIONS ON THE MAINLINE TRACK #2. WHEN THEY WERE ATTEMPTIN G TO TRAVERSE TH... |
| 2021 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 2:15 AM | J74610 STRUCK A VEHICLE. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE FLED THE SCENE IN A SEPARATE VEHICLE AFTER THE S TRIKE. NIRC REPO... |
| 2002 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 1 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 5:20 PM | VICTIM'S CAR WAS STALLED ON TRACKS, VICTIM TRIED TO PUSH CAR OFF TRACKS WHEN IT WAS STRUCK BY THE TR AIN. |
| 1989 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 11:09 PM | — |
| 1988 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 60 mph | 10:31 AM | — |
| 1986 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 10:05 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.