Crossing 079488P
BERWYN, ILLINOIS — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | BERWYN |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | EAST AVE |
| Coordinates | 41.83456, -87.78798 |
Railroad
| Railroad | BNSF Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 15 |
| Total Fatalities | 9 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 079488P in BERWYN, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 70 mph | 3:00 PM | TRUCK STRIKE: AT APPROXIMATELY 307PM-CT TRAIN 3(07) E/134-E/19 & 8 CARS STRUCK A DUMP TRUCK AT BERYW N/MP9.32 IN STIC... |
| 2011 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 1 | 0 | School bus | 31 mph | 6:20 PM | — |
| 2006 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 2 mph | 8:30 AM | MOW TRACK MACHINE DOES NOT ACTIVATE CROSSING WARNINGS. |
| 2006 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 2 | 0 | Auto | 65 mph | 2:08 PM | TRAIN NO.#5 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVES 190/43 AND 11 CARS STRUCK AN AUTOMOBILE AT MP9.32, EAST AVENU E CROSSING. |
| 2000 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 12:10 PM | DRIVER DROVE AROUND LOWERED GATES AT THE EAST AVENUE CROSSING IN BERWYN, IL. |
| 1997 | BNSF Railway Company | 2 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 6:50 AM | — |
| 1994 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 3:12 PM | — |
| 1990 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 2:52 PM | — |
| 1984 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Truck-trailer | 50 mph | 12:44 AM | — |
| 1980 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 20 mph | 12:45 PM | — |
| 1980 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 65 mph | 11:44 AM | — |
| 1980 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 65 mph | 11:44 AM | — |
| 1978 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 11:28 PM | — |
| 1978 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 5:58 PM | — |
| 1977 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 10 mph | 9:30 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.