Crossing 608308C
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | W 111TH STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.69214, -87.66113 |
Railroad
| Railroad | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 14 |
| Total Fatalities | 5 |
| Total Injuries | 6 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 608308C in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Auto | 62 mph | 9:17 AM | TRAIN #106 STRUCK AN VEHICLE AT 111TH ST THAT WAS STOPPED TOO CLOSE TO THE CROSSING. DRIVER TRANSPORTED FOR UNKNOWN I... |
| 2024 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Van | 65 mph | 6:42 AM | TRAIN 404 STRUCK A STALLED VEHICLE AT 111TH STREET AND VINCENNES AVENUE, CHICAGO. METRA POLICE AND CHICAGO FD RESPOND... |
| 2022 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 2 | Auto | 70 mph | 1:00 PM | TRAIN VS. VEHICLE AT W. 111TH ST. & S. MARSHFIELD AVE., CHICAGO. TRAIN 113 STRUCK A VEHICLE THAT WEN T AROUND THE ACT... |
| 2020 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 70 mph | 8:58 PM | METRA TRAIN #127 WAS TRAVELLING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH W/B ON MAIN TRACK #1. THE ENGINEER NOTICED A VE HICLE STOPPED ON... |
| 2012 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Auto | 55 mph | 4:30 PM | VEHICLE DISREGARDED THE ACTIVATED GRADE CROSSING DEVICES, DROVE AROUND THE GATE AND STRUCK TRAIN #40 9 AS IT PASSED T... |
| 2010 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 69 mph | 7:15 AM | AFTER A TRUCK KNOCKED DOWN CROSSING GATE PEDESTRIAN EXITED AUTO TO REMOVE GATE FROM TRACKS AND FORG OT TO PUT AUTO I... |
| 2004 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 1 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 3:15 PM | DRIVER OF THE CAR FAILED TO STOP AT THE WARINGS SIGNALS AND PROCEEDED TO GO UNDER THE GATE AND WAS S TRUCK BY THE TRAIN. |
| 1996 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 1 | 0 | Bus | 60 mph | 7:48 AM | — |
| 1989 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 1 | 0 | Auto | 55 mph | 4:30 PM | — |
| 1988 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Auto | 25 mph | 9:44 PM | — |
| 1978 | Chicago, Rock Island And Pacific Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 10:25 AM | — |
| 1978 | Chicago, Rock Island And Pacific Railroad | 1 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 5:35 PM | — |
| 1976 | Chicago, Rock Island And Pacific Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 1:35 PM | — |
| 1976 | Chicago, Rock Island And Pacific Railroad | 1 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 7:57 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.