Crossing 294316W
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | SPRINGFIELD |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | SANGAMON |
| Street | EAST SCARRITT STREET |
| Coordinates | 39.79090, -89.65215 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 4 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 5 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 294316W in SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 0 | School bus | 40 mph | 8:42 PM | GRADE CROSSING: TRAIN 305(28) OPERATING WITH ENGINE ID4618 AND 5 CARS STOPPED IN EMERGENCY AFTER STR IKING A TRESPASS... |
| 2016 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 5 | Van | 25 mph | 10:26 PM | TRAIN 307 STRUCK AN OCCUPIED MINIVAN AT SCARRITT ST CROSSING. AMTRAKS EQUIPMENT DAMAGE IS $2,963.00 . |
| 1978 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 20 mph | 3:05 PM | — |
| 1976 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 2:40 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.