Crossing 174956R
WHEATON, ILLINOIS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | WHEATON |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | DU PAGE |
| Street | CROSS STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.86491, -88.10516 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 174956R in WHEATON, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 39 mph | 11:55 AM | # 45 - PEDESTRIAN WALKING THRU GATES WHEN HIT BY LEAD UNIT. |
| 1985 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 50 mph | 12:35 PM | — |
| 1984 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 8:23 PM | — |
| 1981 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 2:20 PM | — |
| 1979 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 3:15 PM | — |
| 1977 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 7:34 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.