Crossing 299039G
DONGOLA, ILLINOIS — Illinois Central Railroad Company
Location
| City | DONGOLA |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | UNION |
| Street | CHESHIRE RD |
| Coordinates | 37.39713, -89.19003 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Illinois Central Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 50 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 4 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 299039G in DONGOLA, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 0 | Bus | 6 mph | 8:50 PM | VEHICLE APPROACHED CROSSING. WHILE DOWN SHIFTING, TRUCK STALLED AND WAS STRUCK BY SOUTH BOUND TRAIN BEFORE TRUCK COUL... |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 4:46 PM | DRIVER FAILED TO STOP FOR TRAIN WHICH WAS SOUNDING WHISTLE AND HAD HEAD LIGHTS AND DITCH LIGHTS BURN ING. VEHICLE HAD... |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 40 mph | 4:00 PM | MOTORIST APPROACHED CROSSING FROM AROUND CURVE IN ROAD APPROX. 100' FROM CROSSING AND FAILED TO STOP AT CROSSING. TRA... |
| 1981 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 1:15 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.