Crossing 608311K
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| Street | W 119TH STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.67745, -87.66662 |
Railroad
| Railroad | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 17 |
| Total Fatalities | 4 |
| Total Injuries | 8 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 608311K in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | Other | 75 mph | 11:15 AM | TRAIN #418 STRUCK A VEHICLE AT 119TH AND MAINLINE. THE VEHICLE WENT AROUND THE ACTIVATED WARNING GAT ES. NO INJURIES ... |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Auto | 64 mph | 6:35 PM | TRAIN #429 STRUCK A VEHICLE THAT WENT AROUND THE ACTIVATED GATES AT 119TH AND WOOD. DRIVER OF THE VE HICLE CONFIRMED ... |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 9:30 PM | BIIHB JOB WAS STOPPED, WAITING TO ENTER BURR OAK YARD IN BLUE ISLAND, IL. A VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AN D RAN THROUGH TH... |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | Auto | 70 mph | 5:04 PM | TRAIN 122 WAS APPROCHING 119TH STREET WHEN VEHICLE DROVE AROUND DOWN ACTIVATED GATES AND WAS STRUCK, FATALLY INJURING... |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | Auto | 70 mph | 7:00 PM | CAR DROVE AROUND THE ACTIVATED GRADE CROSSING WARNING DEVICES AND WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN WHICH RESULTED IN FATALITY TO D... |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 3:00 AM | IAIS TRAIN CBBI17 WAS SHOVING CARS ONTO TRACK 44 NEAR BURR OAK. THE DRIVER OF AN AUTOMOBILE FAILED TO STOP AND STRUC... |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 55 mph | 5:59 PM | DRIVER DROVE AROUND THE DOWN ACTIVATED CROSSING GATES AND WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN #424. |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | Auto | — | 3:10 AM | IAIS 719 WAS STOPPED ON 119TH STREET CROSSING WHEN A VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP, WENT THROUGH THE WORKIN G CROSSING PROTE... |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 58 mph | 6:20 AM | DRIVER DROVE AROUND DOWNED GATES AND WAS STRUCK BY THE TRAIN. |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 5:57 PM | METRA TRAIN STRUCK AUTO WHICH THEN FLED THE SCENE. NO INFORMATION ON DRIVER OR AUTO. |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | Van | 21 mph | 1:30 PM | ENGINE WAS LEFT "UNATTENDED" (NO CREW WAS ABOARD) WITH THROTTLE IN 1 NOTCH. ENGINE HIT A CAR AND DER AILED OFF THE EN... |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 7:25 AM | VICTIM APPEARED TO BE TALKING ON THE CELL PHONE WHEN SHE DROVE THRU THE DOWNED GATES AND WAS STRUCK BY THE TRAIN. |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 37 mph | 5:07 PM | DRIVER DROVE AROUND DOWNED GATES AND WAS STRUCK BY THE TRAIN. |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 60 mph | 7:21 AM | DRIVER OF VEHICLE RAN INTO THE SIDE OF TRAIN .NO CREW MEMBERS WITNESS THE ACCIDENT THEIR GOING BY PA SSENGERS WHO WIT... |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 3:25 PM | DEDHEAD TRAIN STRUCK A CAR AT 119TH STREET. THE CAR FLED THE SCENE. THE DRIVER WENT AROUND THE GAT E. |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | Auto | 15 mph | 6:10 PM | — |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | Farm vehicle | 25 mph | 12:25 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.