Crossing 289738E
LEMONT, ILLINOIS — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | LEMONT |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | INDUSTRIAL AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 41.67243, -88.01150 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 7 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 289738E in LEMONT, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Truck-trailer | 53 mph | 2:49 PM | TRAIN 1022(14), WITH L/59, L/63 AND 7 CARS, STRUCK A TRUCK AT INDUSTRIAL AVE (DOT#289738E) LEMONT, IL, IN COOK COUNTY... |
| 2001 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Bus | 74 mph | 6:38 AM | SEMI-TRACTOR TRAILER STOPPED IN FOUL OF CROSSING AND WAS STRUCK BY COMMUTER TRAIN CAB CAR. |
| 1995 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 7:20 AM | — |
| 1982 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 79 mph | 8:47 AM | — |
| 1982 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 79 mph | 8:47 AM | — |
| 1981 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Bus | 58 mph | 12:40 PM | — |
| 1979 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 1:30 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.