Crossing 079537J
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | DOWNERS GROVE |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | DU PAGE |
| Street | BELMONT RD |
| Coordinates | 41.79546, -88.03769 |
Railroad
| Railroad | BNSF Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 3 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 079537J in DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 0 | School bus | 69 mph | 2:30 PM | TRAIN 4 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVES E/112-E/191 AND 8 CARS STRUCK A PEDESTRIAN RUNNING ACROSS TRACKS AT MP22.61, BELMO... |
| 2001 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 0 | School bus | 70 mph | 6:23 PM | TRAIN NO.#347 WITH ENG 60 AND 4 CARS STRUCK A PEDESTRIAN AT MP22.8, BELMONT RD CROSSING. |
| 1999 | BNSF Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 55 mph | 8:10 AM | — |
| 1983 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 48 mph | 9:20 AM | — |
| 1980 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 8:30 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.