Crossing 689638E
FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS — WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.
Location
| City | FRANKLIN PARK |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | BELMONT AVE |
| Coordinates | 41.93694, -87.85972 |
Railroad
| Railroad | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 9 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 689638E in FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 20 mph | 9:36 PM | TRAIN WAS HIT BY A VEHICLE AT THE BELMONT AVE. CROSSING. THE DRIVER HAD STOPPED AND THEN PROCEEDED THROUGH THE GATES... |
| 2001 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 10 mph | 1:35 AM | VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT CROSSING WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CAME FROM BEHIND AND STRUCK IT, THE IMPACT SHOV ED THE FIRST VEH... |
| 1990 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 6:49 PM | — |
| 1989 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 4:40 PM | — |
| 1987 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 5:30 AM | — |
| 1984 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 18 mph | 10:30 PM | — |
| 1976 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 2:40 PM | — |
| 1975 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 2:25 AM | — |
| 1975 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 9:05 AM | — |
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.