Crossing 079529S
CLARENDON HILLS, ILLINOIS — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | CLARENDON HILLS |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | DU PAGE |
| Street | PROSPECT AVE |
| Coordinates | 41.79701, -87.95467 |
Railroad
| Railroad | BNSF Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 7 |
| Total Fatalities | 3 |
| Total Injuries | 5 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 079529S in CLARENDON HILLS, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 1 | 4 | Bus | 61 mph | 8:16 AM | PASSENGER TRAIN STRUCK TRUCK THAT WAS STALLED ON THE GRADE CROSSING. APPROXIMATELY 150 GALLONS OF FU EL WAS RELEASED ... |
| 2017 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 1 | 0 | School bus | 70 mph | 7:55 AM | PEDESTRIAN WENT AROUND DOWNED GATES AND WAS STRUCK BY EASTBOUND TRAIN. |
| 1990 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 65 mph | 6:01 PM | — |
| 1990 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 65 mph | 5:08 PM | — |
| 1988 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Farm vehicle | 45 mph | 6:35 PM | — |
| 1976 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 37 mph | 2:36 PM | — |
| 1976 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 8 mph | 12:03 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.