Crossing 243212A
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | S RACINE AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 41.80891, -87.65526 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Norfolk Southern Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 10 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 11 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 243212A in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Truck-trailer | 5 mph | 6:30 AM | BC46 WAS SHOVING INTO THE INDUSTRY WHEN A SEMI TRUCK IGNORED THE "NO RIGHT TURN" SIGN AND WENT OVERTHE CROSSING. BC46... |
| 2022 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 4 mph | 5:06 AM | NS CUT OF CARS FROM TRAIN BC46 STRUCK A CAR THAT DID NOT STOP AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER INFO UNKNOWN |
| 2022 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Other | 7 mph | 7:10 AM | NS BC46 CREW STRUCK A SUV AT A HWY-GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER'S INFORMATION UNKNOWN. |
| 2020 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 3 mph | 7:20 AM | NS TRAIN BC46 STRUCK A HWY-USER AT A HWY- GRADE CROSSING. |
| 2014 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 3 mph | 10:25 AM | NS TRAIN BC46 STRUCK HWY-USER PARKED IN THE FOUL OF THE CROSSING. DRIVER'S INFORMATION IS UNKNOWN. |
| 2013 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 6 mph | 7:50 AM | HIGHWAY USER WAS STRUCK BY NS TRAIN ON THE HWY-GRADE CROSSING. |
| 1989 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 4 mph | 7:35 PM | — |
| 1979 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 2 mph | 7:05 PM | — |
| 1979 | Conrail | 0 | 1 | Auto | 3 mph | 4:45 PM | — |
| 1978 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 2 mph | 9:00 PM | — |
| 1976 | Conrail | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 5:35 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.