Crossing 326878J
FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS — Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company
Location
| City | FRANKLIN PARK |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | CHESTNUT AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 41.93121, -87.86041 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 12 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 326878J in FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Van | 2 mph | 2:35 PM | CREW WAS SHOVING CABOOSE ON INDUSTRIAL LEAD WHEN HIGHWAY USER DID NOT STOP AT TRACKS. |
| 2000 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 10 mph | 12:15 PM | TRAIN WAS OPERATING FROM WC RAILROAD TO IHB CONNECTION WHEN A SEMI - TRAILER/TRACTOR WAS STOPPED ON THE CHESTNUT AVEN... |
| 1998 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 10 mph | 11:25 AM | DRIVER STOPPED HIS VEHICLE ON THE TRACKS AND WAS ON HIS CELLULAR PHONE WHEN THE TRAIN APPROACHED. TR AIN STRUCK VEHIC... |
| 1998 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 5 mph | 11:18 AM | MOVING NORTH ON MC CONNECTION TRACK AND STRUCK TRUCK IN FOUL OF TRACKS. |
| 1998 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 9 mph | 6:05 AM | DRIVER FAILED TO STOP FOR ACTIVATED SIGNALS AND WAS HIT BY ENGINE. CAR SPUN AROUND, DRIVER GOT OUT, CHECKED CAR FOR ... |
| 1988 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 10 mph | 6:15 AM | — |
| 1987 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 12:10 AM | — |
| 1987 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 5:45 PM | — |
| 1983 | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 18 mph | 6:32 PM | — |
| 1978 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | — | 2:30 PM | — |
| 1978 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 7 mph | 12:07 PM | — |
| 1976 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 8 mph | 12:20 PM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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