Crossing 689678C
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS - WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.
Location
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | CENTRAL RD |
| Coordinates | 42.06607, -87.90067 |
Railroad
| Railroad | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | - |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 4 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 689678C in DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Auto | 60 mph | 6:55 AM | METRA TRAIN 104 TRAVELING ON TRACK 1 MAIN STRUCK AN AUTO AT CENTRAL ROAD. TRAIN WAS PASSING A STOPPE D FRIEGHT TRAIN ... |
| 2004 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 11:40 PM | TRAIN STRUCK AUTOMOBILE ABANDONED ON TRACK BY MOTORIST WHO WAS BEING CHASED BY POLICE, DRIVER EXITED VEHICLE AND FLED... |
| 1979 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 37 mph | 2:45 AM | - |
| 1977 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 18 mph | 12:00 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.