Crossing 174107H
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | DES PLAINES RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.05086, -87.88688 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 50 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 10 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 174107H in DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 4:32 AM | CNAOK-14, ADULT DRIVER OF VEHICLE SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES AFTER VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH SIDE OF RAILC AR TOWARDS THE E... |
| 1990 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 4:30 AM | — |
| 1985 | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 12:55 AM | — |
| 1981 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 2:00 AM | — |
| 1979 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 4:50 AM | — |
| 1979 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 8:46 PM | — |
| 1979 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 1 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 2:05 AM | — |
| 1979 | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 10:45 PM | — |
| 1977 | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 3 mph | 8:40 AM | — |
| 1976 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 2:58 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.