Crossing 289186S
EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | EFFINGHAM |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | EFFINGHAM |
| Street | W JEFFERSON AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 39.12168, -88.54529 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 289186S in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Other | 36 mph | 4:44 PM | BICYCLIST WAS TRAVELING FROM EAST TO WEST ON A PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK WHEN HE LOOKED UP AND NOTICED THE TRAIN AT THE LA... |
| 2018 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 0 | School bus | 56 mph | 12:21 AM | TRAIN 59(27) WITH LOCOMOTIVE/155 AND SEVEN CARS STRUCK A TRESPASSER JUST PRIOR TO ARRIVING EFFINGHAM STATION MILEPOST... |
| 2016 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Pick-up truck | 26 mph | 3:50 AM | DRIVER WENT THROUGH THE JEFFERSON AVE. CROSSING WITH THE GATES DOWN STOPPED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE AND THEN BACKED UP A... |
| 1991 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 11:04 PM | — |
| 1982 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Bus | 15 mph | 12:33 PM | — |
| 1982 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 15 mph | 12:33 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.