Crossing 260171S
COOK, MINNESOTA — WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.
Location
| City | COOK |
| State | MINNESOTA |
| County | ST LOUIS |
| Street | Vermilion Dr |
| Coordinates | 47.85356, -92.68575 |
Railroad
| Railroad | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 260171S in COOK, MINNESOTA.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific Railway | 1 | 0 | Auto | 48 mph | 5:25 PM | SOUTHBOUND TRAIN OBSERVED CAR PULLING UP TO CROSSING AND STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRACKS AT THE SEC OND GATE. DRIVER... |
| 1997 | Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific Railway | 1 | 0 | Bus | 49 mph | 10:00 AM | DRIVER FAILED TO STOP AT CROSSING WITH FLASHING LIGHTS, STRUCK LEAD LOCOMOTIVE. |
| 1996 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 48 mph | 7:36 AM | — |
| 1996 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 49 mph | 8:00 PM | — |
| 1996 | Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific Railway | 0 | 1 | Bus | 47 mph | 8:37 AM | — |
| 1992 | Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific Railway | 0 | 1 | Bus | 45 mph | 9:13 AM | — |
| 1985 | Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific Railway | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 2:35 PM | — |
| 1982 | Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific Railway | 0 | 0 | Auto | 43 mph | 8:42 AM | — |
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.