Crossing 174965P
WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | WEST CHICAGO |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | DU PAGE |
| Street | SUNSET AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 41.87661, -88.18212 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 14 |
| Total Fatalities | 3 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 174965P in WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UPME | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 5:57 PM | WESTBOUND METRA TRAIN NUMBER 49-20 STRUCK A VEHICLE STOPPED ON THE TRACKS AT SUNSET AVE GRADE CROSSING. DRIVER JUMPED... |
| 2014 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 23 mph | 12:27 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: DRIVER DROVE AROUND THE GATES AND STOPPED ON THE CROSSING. |
| 1999 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 33 mph | 10:06 PM | 41. CAR ON CROSSING - 2 PERSONS EXITED CAR - DRIVER WAS STRUCK & KILLED OUTSIDE OF CAR ON CROSSING. |
| 1996 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 9:15 AM | — |
| 1995 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 12:38 AM | — |
| 1994 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 65 mph | 12:54 AM | — |
| 1990 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 12:35 AM | — |
| 1990 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 7:40 PM | — |
| 1986 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 2:00 AM | — |
| 1983 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 47 mph | 10:48 PM | — |
| 1978 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 40 mph | 6:23 AM | — |
| 1978 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 9:15 AM | — |
| 1976 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 9:35 PM | — |
| 1975 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 40 mph | 4:15 PM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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