Crossing 608853U
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | ASHLAND AVE |
| Coordinates | 41.73210, -87.66296 |
Railroad
| Railroad | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA |
| Max Train Speed | 30 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 12 |
| Total Fatalities | 6 |
| Total Injuries | 31 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 608853U in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Pedestrian | 30 mph | 9:50 PM | TRAIN #513 STRUCK A TRESPASSER AT ASHLAND AVE. TRESPASSER TRANSPORTED WITH NON LIFE THREATENING INJURIES. |
| 2023 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | School bus | 20 mph | 10:35 AM | TRAIN #309 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND APPROACHING THE CROSSING AT 89TH STREET AND ASHLAND WHEN A TRESPA SSER JUMPED IN F... |
| 2021 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Other | 25 mph | 9:34 PM | TRAIN #230 WAS HEADING EASTBOUND AROUND THE CURVE TOWARD THE S. ASHLAND AVE & W. 89TH ST CROSSING WH EN ENGINEER OBSE... |
| 2020 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | School bus | 30 mph | 10:30 AM | TRAIN # 309 WAS APPROACHING ASHLAND AVENUE AT MP 10.9 ON THE ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT. THE ENGINEER SAW A SUBJECT STANDIN... |
| 2011 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 5:29 PM | VEHICLE STALLED AT THE CROSSING. TRAIN #222 STRUCK THE VEHICLE WHICH IN TURN HIT THE DRIVER WHO WAS STANDING NEXT TO ... |
| 2000 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 7:20 PM | VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BEFORE TRAIN ARRIVED THE CAR WAS FOULING THE TRACK WHEN THE TRAI N APPROACHED AND... |
| 1997 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 8:13 AM | AS CROSSING WARNING APPLIANCES ACTIVIATED, DRIVER SLAMMED ON BRAKES CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTR OL OF THE CAR AN... |
| 1991 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 2 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 10:30 PM | — |
| 1986 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 7:01 AM | — |
| 1984 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 3 | Farm vehicle | 30 mph | 10:37 PM | — |
| 1981 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 4 | 4 | Auto | 30 mph | 12:01 AM | — |
| 1978 | Chicago, Rock Island And Pacific Railroad | 0 | 20 | Truck | — | 1:45 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.