Crossing 479224Y
BLUE MOUND, ILLINOIS — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | BLUE MOUND |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | CHRISTIAN |
| Street | KOSSAIC ROAD |
| Coordinates | 39.68442, -89.14379 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 479224Y in BLUE MOUND, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 2 | 0 | Other | 58 mph | 1:22 PM | NS TRAIN D27D625 STRUCK A MERCEDES SPRINTER RV AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER'S AGE VERIFIED. |
| 2015 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 50 mph | 1:50 PM | NS TRAIN 32QD628 STRUCK A HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 1993 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 30 mph | 1:40 PM | — |
| 1983 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 6:50 PM | — |
| 1975 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 52 mph | 8:30 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.