Crossing 478712Y
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | TORRENCE AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 41.65794, -87.55914 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | — |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 11 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 8 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478712Y in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 10:10 AM | 235L409 EASTBOUND MAIN #1 WITH 2 UNITS AND 9 X 2 STRUCK A VEHICLE STOPPED ON TRACKS THAT WAS GOING A ROUND THE GATES ... |
| 2005 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 15 mph | 1:40 PM | — |
| 2002 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 9 mph | 8:02 AM | — |
| 2001 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Van | 5 mph | 2:40 PM | — |
| 1994 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 5 | Bus | 15 mph | 3:30 AM | — |
| 1992 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 1 mph | 4:45 PM | — |
| 1991 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 23 mph | 1:30 PM | — |
| 1982 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 4 mph | 1:40 PM | — |
| 1981 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 15 mph | 11:05 PM | — |
| 1977 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 5 mph | 7:40 AM | — |
| 1977 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 15 mph | 11:30 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.