Crossing 608917D
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA
Location
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | S THROOP STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.73225, -87.65566 |
Railroad
| Railroad | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA |
| Max Train Speed | 30 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 8 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 608917D in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Auto | 20 mph | 12:30 PM | METRA TRAIN #512 STRUCK A VEHICLE WITH CAR CAR #8576 THAT WAS TRAVELING OVER A GRADE CROSSING. THE D RIVER WAS DRIVIN... |
| 2004 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Auto | 20 mph | 8:00 AM | DRIVER DROVE THE WRONG WAY ON A ONE WAY STREET.THEN HE PROCEEDED TO GO THROUGH THE CROSSING WHILE TH E CROSSING ... |
| 2003 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 3 | Auto | 20 mph | 8:02 AM | DRIVER DROVE IN FRONT OF THE TRAIN IGNORING WARNING DECVICES. |
| 2001 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 1 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 7:22 PM | FEMALE DRIVER STRUCK TRAIN AND WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD. |
| 2001 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 2 | Auto | 35 mph | 7:05 PM | CHICAGO POLICE CAR STRUCK TRAIN AT 89TH STREET AND THROOP, DRIVER AND PASSENGER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOS PITAL. |
| 1990 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 10:43 AM | — |
| 1987 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 6:43 PM | — |
| 1983 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 4:04 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.