Crossing 478756Y
OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | OAK LAWN |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | 95TH STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.71996, -87.74769 |
Railroad
| Railroad | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478756Y in OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Other | 30 mph | 5:53 PM | AS TRAIN 827 PULLED INTO THE INTERSECTION, A SUV DROVE THROUGH THE GATES AND WAS STRUCK. NO INJURIES TO EITHER PASSEN... |
| 2017 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 5:55 PM | AS TRAIN 827 PULLED INTO THE INTERSECTION, AN SUV DROVE THROUGH THE GATES AND WAS STRUCK. NO INJURI ES TO EITHER PAS... |
| 1981 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 40 mph | 6:18 PM | — |
| 1980 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 7:08 PM | — |
| 1977 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 25 mph | 7:12 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.