Crossing 179939S
APPLETON, WISCONSIN — WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.
Location
| City | APPLETON |
| State | WISCONSIN |
| County | OUTAGAMIE |
| Street | MEMORIAL AND COLLEGE AVE |
| Coordinates | 44.26172, -88.41551 |
Railroad
| Railroad | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. |
| Max Train Speed | 49 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 32 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 12 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 179939S in APPLETON, WISCONSIN.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Bus | 25 mph | 2:01 AM | TRAIN A41581-06 STRUCK AN UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE STALLED ON THE TRACKS. CROSSING PROTECTION WAS FUNCTION ING AS INTENDED. |
| 2019 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 22 mph | 3:24 AM | THE CREW OF SOUTHBOUND TRAIN A44681-24 OBSERVED A PICK-UP TRUCK STOPPED ON THE CROSSING. THE CREW SO UNDED THE WHISTL... |
| 2019 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 18 mph | 9:00 PM | FEMALE DRIVER STOPPED WITH THE REAR OF HER VEHICLE FOULING ON THE TRACKS AT THE MEMORIAL & COLLEGE A VE. CROSSING. T... |
| 2015 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 16 mph | 11:37 AM | VEHICLE HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AND BECAME STUCK IN THE SNOW ON THE CROSSING. DRIVER HAD EXITED THE V... |
| 2002 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 12:25 PM | YOUNG DRIVER WITH INSRUCTIONAL PERMIT TURNED ONTO ROAD AND DROVE ONTO TRACKS AFTER SIGNALS HAD ACTIV ATED. VEHICLE W... |
| 2001 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 25 mph | 7:59 AM | DRIVER FOLLOWED ANOTHER VEHICLE THROUGH CROSSING AND WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY TRAIN. GATES WERE DE SCENDING AND LIG... |
| 1999 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 7:00 PM | DRIVER OF VEHICLE HAD STOPPED FOR CROSSING AND VEHICLE SLOWLY CREPT FORWARD INTO THE PATH OF THE TRA IN. TRAIN STRUC... |
| 1984 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 10:45 PM | — |
| 1984 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 3 | Auto | 29 mph | 12:18 AM | — |
| 1983 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 22 mph | 5:03 PM | — |
| 1983 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 25 mph | 3:50 PM | — |
| 1982 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 27 mph | 1:27 PM | — |
| 1982 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 20 mph | 4:32 AM | — |
| 1982 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 18 mph | 2:15 PM | — |
| 1982 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 3 mph | 12:12 AM | — |
| 1982 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 30 mph | 6:03 PM | — |
| 1981 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 27 mph | 2:10 PM | — |
| 1981 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 22 mph | 9:00 AM | — |
| 1981 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 22 mph | 2:13 PM | — |
| 1980 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 8 mph | 5:25 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.