Crossing 175180J
STERLING, ILLINOIS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | STERLING |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | WHITESIDE |
| Street | Private Industry Gate City Steel |
| Coordinates | 41.78922, -89.73437 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 4 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 175180J in STERLING, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 4 mph | 10:30 AM | TRAIN STRUCK THE TRAILER PORTION OF A TRACTOR-TRAILER THAT WAS FOULING THE CROSSING. VEHICLE WAS ST OPPED ON CROSSIN... |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 39 mph | 7:17 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: STOPPED ON CROSSING (BEFORE GATES DESCENDED). DRIVER WAS NOT IN VEHICLE AT T IME OF IMPACT. |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 50 mph | 5:50 PM | — |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 50 mph | 7:48 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.