Crossing 689677V
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS — WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.
Location
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | RAND RD |
| Coordinates | 42.05545, -87.90066 |
Railroad
| Railroad | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 3 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 689677V in DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 9:47 AM | TRAIN 103 STRUCK VEHICLE THAT HAD DRIVEN DOWN THE MAIN LINE TRACK NORTH OF THE RAND ROAD CROSSING. V EHICLE WAS UNOCC... |
| 2006 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | School bus | 11 mph | 11:25 AM | 57 YR. OLD FEMALE STOPPED VEHICLE FOR DOWNED GATES AT THE RAND ROAD CROSSING. DRIVER EXITED VEHICLE, WALKED AROUND DO... |
| 1993 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 1 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 4:35 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.