Crossing 479276R
ILLIOPOLIS, ILLINOIS — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | ILLIOPOLIS |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | SANGAMON |
| Street | CANTRELL ROAD |
| Coordinates | 39.85294, -89.27386 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 479276R in ILLIOPOLIS, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 44 mph | 11:04 PM | NS TRAIN 181D228 STRUCK A TRUCK TRAILER THAT WAS STUCK ON THE HWY-GRADE CROSSING, EQUIPPED WITH GATE S AND CROSSBUCKS... |
| 2008 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 49 mph | 6:20 AM | SOUTHBOUND 1996 FOR EXPLORER TRAVELLING AT 20 MPH WAS STRUCK AT CROSSBUCK PROTECTED CANTRAL ROAD CRO SSING DOT#479276... |
| 2000 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Van | 58 mph | 4:03 PM | — |
| 1994 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | 48 mph | 8:55 AM | — |
| 1992 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 48 mph | 10:20 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.