Crossing 478754K
OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | OAK LAWN |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | S KILBOURN AVE |
| Coordinates | 41.72567, -87.73372 |
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 | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478754K in OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Other | 42 mph | 8:04 AM | TRAIN 803 REPORTED STRIKING A VEHICLE THAT WENT AROUND THE ACTIVATED GATES AT SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY AND KILBOURN AVENUE, ... |
| 2014 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | School bus | 50 mph | 1:10 PM | TRAIN #815 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON MAIN TRACK #2 WHEN AN TRESPASSER WAS WALKING OVER THE GRADE CR OSSING WITH THEI... |
| 2001 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 1 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 3:51 PM | HIGHWAY USER DROVE AROUND STANDING VEHICLES AND STRUCK THE 6TH CAR OF THE SWS TRAIN #14. |
| 1995 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 20 mph | 11:34 PM | — |
| 1989 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 2:30 AM | — |
| 1977 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | School bus | 25 mph | 12:45 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.