Crossing 289624S
BLUE ISLAND, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | BLUE ISLAND |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| Street | UNION ST |
| Coordinates | 41.65917, -87.67247 |
Railroad
| Railroad | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 30 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 4 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 10 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 289624S in BLUE ISLAND, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 15 mph | 6:25 AM | BICYCLIST STRUCK THE SIDE OF THE TRAIN WHEN BIKE CHAIN CAME OFF SPROCKET AND CYCLIST LOST CONTROL OF BIKE. |
| 1996 | 0 | 4 | Auto | 30 mph | 3:45 PM | — |
| 1978 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 5:17 PM | — |
| 1975 | 0 | 6 | Auto | 20 mph | 1:15 AM | — |
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.