Crossing 478708J
BURNHAM, ILLINOIS — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | BURNHAM |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | BURNHAM AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 41.64257, -87.53974 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 25 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 10 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 4 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 478708J in BURNHAM, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 23 mph | 1:35 AM | NS TRAIN 234L406 STRUCK A HWY-USER AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER'S INFORMATION UNKNOWN. |
| 2015 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 5 mph | 11:20 PM | NS TRAIN STRUCK A HWY-USER (PEDESTRIAN) AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2007 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Truck-trailer | 5 mph | 7:30 PM | MOTORCYCLE FAILED TO STOP AT CROSSING AND STRUCK THE SIDE OF AN ASPLUDY WEED SPRAYING TRUCK. #14 UN KNOWN SPEED OF H... |
| 1994 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 18 mph | 7:35 AM | — |
| 1989 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 1:05 AM | — |
| 1984 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 1:23 AM | — |
| 1983 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 12:25 AM | — |
| 1981 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 8 mph | 2:50 AM | — |
| 1977 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 12 mph | 3:20 AM | — |
| 1976 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 23 mph | 10:10 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.