Crossing 478752W
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | 87TH STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.73489, -87.72137 |
Railroad
| Railroad | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 11 |
| Total Fatalities | 4 |
| Total Injuries | 9 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478752W in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Other motor vehicle | 30 mph | 8:01 AM | SW808 STRUCK 2 UNOCCUPIED VEHICLES AT 87TH. & PULASKI SWS THAT WERE STOPPED ON THE TRACKS AFTER A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT. |
| 2025 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Truck | 38 mph | 8:01 AM | TRAIN #808 STRUCK THE FRONT END OF AN UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE STALLED ON THE CROSSING DRIVER WAS NOT IDENTIFIED. NO INJURI... |
| 2025 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 1:52 PM | TRAIN #818 CLIPPED A VEHICLE NEAR 87TH AND PULASKI THE VEHICLE THEN FLED THE SCENE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. |
| 2023 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 55 mph | 10:37 PM | TRAIN #836 STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE AT 87TH ST/ PULASKI RD., CHICAGO. DRIVER GONE PRIOR TO POLIC E ARRIVAL. |
| 2020 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 1 | 3 | Auto | 40 mph | 7:28 PM | TRAIN # 833 STRUCK A VEHICLE AT THE 87TH & PULASKI CROSSING. THE VEHICLE HAD STOPPED BEFORE THE CRO SSING THEN PROCE... |
| 2019 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 11:10 AM | DRIVER WAS STOPPED WITH THE GRADE CROSSING GATE BEHIND THE VEHICLE. AS THE TRAIN APPROACHED, THE DRI VER EXITED THE V... |
| 2016 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 7:30 AM | TRAIN #808 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON MAIN TRACK #1 WHEN THE ENGINEER NOTICED A VEHICLE SITTING IN T HE FOUL. ENGINEE... |
| 2015 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 2 | 4 | Auto | 35 mph | 1:15 PM | TRAIN #815 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON MAIN TRACK #2 WHEN THE ENGINEER NOTICED A VEHICLE ATTEMPTING T O MAKE IT OVER T... |
| 2012 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 12:33 PM | VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC CRASH ON THE CROSSING, THE DRIVER EXITED THE CAR WHEN THEY SAW TRA IN #826 APPROACH... |
| 1994 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 1 | 1 | Auto | 50 mph | 5:23 PM | — |
| 1990 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 6:10 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.