Crossing 609012G
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | W 97TH STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.71752, -87.65175 |
Railroad
| Railroad | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 12 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 5 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 609012G in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 2 | Van | 50 mph | 7:50 AM | GATES WERE DOWN AND THE DRIVER STOP ON THE CROSSING AND WAS STRUCK BY THE TRAIN. |
| 1996 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 7:35 AM | — |
| 1995 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 2 | 0 | Auto | 55 mph | 5:42 PM | — |
| 1991 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 10:30 AM | — |
| 1987 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 8:10 AM | — |
| 1987 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 6:48 AM | — |
| 1985 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 6:50 PM | — |
| 1985 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 6:52 AM | — |
| 1978 | Chicago, Rock Island And Pacific Railroad | 0 | 2 | Auto | 40 mph | 3:45 PM | — |
| 1977 | Chicago, Rock Island And Pacific Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 7:45 AM | — |
| 1975 | Chicago, Rock Island And Pacific Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 5:55 PM | — |
| 1975 | Chicago, Rock Island And Pacific Railroad | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 8:35 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.