Crossing 004677D
GALESBURG, ILLINOIS — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | GALESBURG |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | KNOX |
| Street | LINWOOD RD |
| Coordinates | 40.93904, -90.40274 |
Railroad
| Railroad | BNSF Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 7 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 004677D in GALESBURG, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | BNSF Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 20 mph | 12:28 PM | NO CREWMEMBERS WERE DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTED. EASTBOUND PICK-UP TRUCK WENT AROUND THE GATES AND INTO SIDE OF TRAIN, DERAIL... |
| 2004 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Pick-up truck | 40 mph | 12:25 PM | #41 HIT GATE & STOPPED |
| 1993 | Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 36 mph | 7:15 AM | — |
| 1988 | Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 10:07 PM | — |
| 1985 | Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Farm vehicle | — | 2:05 AM | — |
| 1979 | Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 10:36 PM | — |
| 1979 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 10:36 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.