Crossing 689655V
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS — WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.
Location
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | ALGONQUIN RD |
| Coordinates | 42.03132, -87.89260 |
Railroad
| Railroad | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. |
| Max Train Speed | 40 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 689655V in DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 25 mph | 3:10 PM | A 75 YR. OLD MOTORIST WAS PROCEEDED EAST ON ALGONQUIN ROAD WHEN HE DROVE THRU THE DESCENDED CROSSING GATE AND STRUCK ... |
| 1999 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 12:05 PM | DRIVER STOPPED FOR ACTIVATED SIGNALS/GATES WHEN HE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND SHO VED ONTO TRACKS.... |
| 1976 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 12 mph | 9:25 AM | — |
| 1976 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Truck-trailer | 20 mph | 10:35 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.