Crossing 689657J
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS — WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.
Location
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | GRACELAND AVE |
| Coordinates | 42.03624, -87.89400 |
Railroad
| Railroad | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 3 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 689657J in DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 20 mph | 3:35 AM | DRIVER DROVE VEHICLE THROUGH DOWNED GATE AND STRUCK 84TH CAR OF 143 CAR OF TRAIN MOVING OVER CROSSIN G. DRIVER CITED... |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | School bus | 30 mph | 11:20 PM | TRAIN CAME AOUND CURVE WHEN CREW NOTICED DOG IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRACKS AND THEN SPOTTED ELDERLY LA DY NEXT TO TRACK... |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 25 mph | 5:37 PM | COMMUTER TRAIN STRUCK A TRACTOR-TRAILER THAT WENT AROUND DOWNED GATES ,AND STOPPED ON THE TRACKS. |
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.