Crossing 372242W
ELGIN, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | ELGIN |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | KANE |
| Street | KIMBALL STREET |
| Coordinates | 42.04150, -88.29044 |
Railroad
| Railroad | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA |
| Max Train Speed | 50 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 10 |
| Total Fatalities | 5 |
| Total Injuries | 7 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 372242W in ELGIN, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 1 | 0 | School bus | 50 mph | 1:32 PM | SUBJECT WALKED AROUND THE DOWN ACTIVATED GATES AS TRAIN #2238 WAS APPROACHING AND WAS FATALLY STRUCK . |
| 2007 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 1 | 0 | School bus | 35 mph | 11:19 PM | TRAIN STRUCK A PERSON STANDING IN FRONT OF TRAIN. |
| 2007 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 11:32 AM | TRAIN 2234 STRUCK AN AUTO FOULING TRACK #4, THERE WERE NO INJURIES. |
| 2006 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 3 | 5 | Van | 37 mph | 3:01 PM | DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE DROVE AROUND DOWNED GATES. |
| 1992 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | 35 mph | 3:28 PM | — |
| 1991 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 12 mph | 7:50 AM | — |
| 1986 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | School bus | 10 mph | 7:38 PM | — |
| 1982 | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad | 0 | 0 | Bus | 40 mph | 12:55 PM | — |
| 1981 | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 11:30 PM | — |
| 1976 | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 5:48 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.