Crossing 289861D
VILLA PARK, ILLINOIS — Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | VILLA PARK |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | DU PAGE |
| Street | W NORTH AVE |
| Coordinates | 41.90532, -87.98983 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 9 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 7 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 289861D in VILLA PARK, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Other | 25 mph | 7:40 PM | OPERATOR OF A MOTORIZED BICYCLE WAS TRAVELING ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WENT PAST ACTIVATED GATES AT THE NORT... |
| 2001 | Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 6 | Motorcycle | 38 mph | 5:45 PM | M33861-26 STRUCK TIE TAIL END OF A SEMI-TRAILER WHICH IN TURN SPUN AROUND STRIKING 8 VEHICLES ALSO O N CROSSING. TRUC... |
| 2000 | Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 30 mph | 3:30 PM | DRIVER OF VEHICLE STOPPED ON CROSSING IN TRAFFIC. EAST BOUND TRAIN APPROACHED. SIGNALS ACTIVATED, DR IVER UNABLE TO M... |
| 1998 | Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 20 mph | 12:07 PM | DRIVER STOPPED VEHICLE ON TRACKS AND WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN. |
| 1997 | Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 34 mph | 2:20 AM | DRIVER WENT AROUND GATES - TRAIN STRUCK VEHICLE - VEHICLE FLED SCENE. |
| 1983 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 5:05 PM | — |
| 1980 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 6:45 PM | — |
| 1980 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 6:45 PM | — |
| 1977 | Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 40 mph | 1:52 PM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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