Crossing 004400G
ELWOOD, ILLINOIS — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | ELWOOD |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | WILL |
| Street | W MURPHY RD |
| Coordinates | 41.32514, -88.23731 |
Railroad
| Railroad | BNSF Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 7 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 5 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 004400G in ELWOOD, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | BNSF Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 35 mph | 1:33 PM | TRAIN STRUCK PICK UP TRUCK THAT WENT AROUND THE GATES AND BECAME STUCK ON THE GRADE CROSSING. NO HA ZMAT RELEASED. |
| 2015 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Other | 62 mph | 6:21 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTION: WENT AROUND THE GATE - MOVING. |
| 2007 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Bus | 54 mph | 3:45 PM | — |
| 2003 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 4 | Auto | 56 mph | 7:30 PM | — |
| 1984 | Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 55 mph | 11:45 PM | — |
| 1982 | Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 79 mph | 4:55 PM | — |
| 1982 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 79 mph | 4:55 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.