Crossing 478760N
OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | OAK LAWN |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | CENTRAL AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 41.71497, -87.76014 |
Railroad
| Railroad | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 3 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478760N in OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | Other | 40 mph | 7:37 AM | EASTBOUND TRAIN #810 STRUCK AN SUV THAT WAS DRIVEN THROUGH ACTIVATED CROSSING GATES AT MP 15.33 CENT RAL AVE, RESULTI... |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 45 mph | 11:54 AM | METRA TRAIN #864 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON MAIN TRACK #2 WHEN A DRIVER WENT AROUND THE DOWN ACTIVAT ED GATES. SUBSEQ... |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | School bus | 50 mph | 6:46 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.