Crossing 372240H
ELGIN, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | ELGIN |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | KANE |
| Street | W CHICAGO STREET |
| Coordinates | 42.03668, -88.28671 |
Railroad
| Railroad | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA |
| Max Train Speed | 50 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 4 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 372240H in ELGIN, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | School bus | 40 mph | 11:35 AM | TRESPASSER DISREGARDED THE GRADE CROSSING WARNING DEVICES AND WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN #2234 AS THEY STOO D IN THE MIDDLE ... |
| 2017 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 1 | 0 | School bus | 30 mph | 6:17 AM | AS TRAIN 2210 APPROACHED ELGIN STATION, TRESPASSER RAN AROUND DOWNED GATES RESULTING IN FATALITY. |
| 1995 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 34 mph | 11:10 AM | — |
| 1990 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 9:55 PM | — |
| 1983 | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad | 0 | 2 | Cargo van | 10 mph | 2:40 PM | — |
| 1979 | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad | 1 | 0 | Truck-trailer | 25 mph | 3:50 AM | — |
| 1978 | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad | 1 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 12:05 PM | — |
| 1977 | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad | 1 | 0 | School bus | 25 mph | 11:15 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.