Crossing 608302L
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | W 99TH STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.71409, -87.65298 |
Railroad
| Railroad | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 5 |
| Total Injuries | 6 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 608302L in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 1 | 0 | Pedestrian | 60 mph | 7:20 PM | TRAIN 126 STRUCK A PERSON AT THE W,99TH ST. & S. VINCENNES AVE. GRADE CROSSING, CHICAGO (RI-MAIN). THE PEDESTRIAN'S W... |
| 2023 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Other | 50 mph | 12:59 PM | TRAIN #113 STRUCK A VEHICLE STOPPED AT 99TH STREET CROSSING. THE VEHICLE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE N OT ON THE VEHICL... |
| 2021 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 65 mph | 1:10 PM | WESTBOUND TRAIN #415 ON TRACK #2 STRUCK THE REAR BUMBER OF A VEHICLE AT 99TH ST. & VINCENNES CROSSIN G. THE VEHICLE D... |
| 2017 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 9:41 AM | DRIVER BLINDED BY SUNLIGHT TURNED ONTO TRACK AND STUCK ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT THAT WAS OCCUPYING THE CROSSING. AMENDED... |
| 2001 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 60 mph | 4:54 PM | CROSSED ONTO THE TRACKS AND RAILROAD CROSSING ARM/GATE CAME DOWN BETWEEN THE CAB AND TRAILOR A METRA TRAIN STRUCK THE... |
| 1991 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 1 | 1 | Auto | 45 mph | 6:54 PM | — |
| 1986 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | School bus | 38 mph | 7:14 AM | — |
| 1975 | Chicago, Rock Island And Pacific Railroad | 3 | 2 | Auto | 20 mph | 4:55 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.