Crossing 290490S
ELWOOD, ILLINOIS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | ELWOOD |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | WILL |
| Street | East Mississippi Avenue |
| Coordinates | 41.40410, -88.10910 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 80 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 2 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 290490S in ELWOOD, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | School bus | 60 mph | 6:53 PM | TRAIN NO.#21 WITH ENGS 48/77 AND 10 CARS STRUCK A TEENAGE PEDESTRIAN PLAYING CHICKEN ON THE TRACKS. THE TEENAGER TRIE... |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 7:36 PM | TRAIN NO. #321 WITH ENGINE 823 AND 5 CARS TRAVELING WEST ON THE SPRR MAIN STRUCK AN AUTOMOBILE AT M. P. 45.77, MISSIS... |
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.