Crossing 294786E
SPARTA, ILLINOIS — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | SPARTA |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | RANDOLPH |
| Street | CHESTER ST |
| Coordinates | 38.12059, -89.71275 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 25 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 2 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 294786E in SPARTA, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CNRW | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 3:24 PM | THE MINOR DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO BEAT THE APPROACHING TRAIN AND WAS STRUCK. |
| 2015 | Illinois Central Railroad Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 20 mph | 10:09 AM | FEMALE DRIVER FAILED TO STOP FOR THE ACTIVATED FLASHERS AT THE CHESTER STREET CROSSING AND WAS HIT B Y THE ONCOMING T... |
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.