Crossing 179940L
APPLETON, WISCONSIN — WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.
Location
| City | APPLETON |
| State | WISCONSIN |
| County | OUTAGAMIE |
| Street | STATE ST |
| Coordinates | 44.26280, -88.41340 |
Railroad
| Railroad | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. |
| Max Train Speed | 49 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 4 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 179940L in APPLETON, WISCONSIN.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 1 | Pedestrian | 24 mph | 2:52 PM | THE CREW ADVISED THEY STRUCK A PEDESTRIAN AT THE CROSSING. THE INDIVIDUAL STUMBLED AWAY FROM THE TRACK BUT WAS LATER ... |
| 1999 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 24 mph | 9:45 AM | DRIVER OF VEHICLE STRUCK THE CONDUCTOR'S SIDE OF ENGINE. THE CREW DID NOT SEE ACCIDENT BUT HEARD TH E IMPACT. SIGNA... |
| 1985 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 12:00 PM | — |
| 1981 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 20 mph | 12:55 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.