Crossing 689654N
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS - WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.
Location
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | OAKTON ST |
| Coordinates | 42.02406, -87.89057 |
Railroad
| Railroad | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | - |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 3 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 689654N in DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 1 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 40 mph | 6:52 PM | YOUNG MAN ON BIKE TRIED TO BEAT THE TRAIN (PLAYING CHICKEN) AND WAS KILLED BY TRAIN. |
| 2004 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 8:50 AM | HIRAIL VEHICLE WAS PROCEEDING NORTH ON MAIN LINE TRACK. THERE WAS NO WEST BOUND TRAFFIC AT CROSSING . EAST BOUND VE... |
| 1985 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 36 mph | 10:09 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.