Crossing 079530L
WESTMONT, ILLINOIS — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | WESTMONT |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | DU PAGE |
| Street | CASS AVE |
| Coordinates | 41.79583, -87.97555 |
Railroad
| Railroad | BNSF Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 17 |
| Total Fatalities | 6 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 079530L in WESTMONT, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 1 | 0 | School bus | 50 mph | 5:45 PM | DRIVER AGE UNKNOWN. 41: WENT AROUND GATE. |
| 2008 | BNSF Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 38 mph | 9:45 AM | — |
| 2003 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 5:25 PM | AGE OF DRIVER UNKNOWN. |
| 2002 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Van | 5 mph | 12:45 PM | — |
| 1999 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 1 | Auto | 59 mph | 10:11 AM | TRAIN NO.#348 WITH ENG 86 AND 4 CARS WAS STRUCK BY AN AUTOMOBILE AT MP19.4, CASS AVE CROSSING |
| 1994 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 35 mph | 9:25 PM | — |
| 1991 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 7:34 AM | — |
| 1989 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 65 mph | 6:02 PM | — |
| 1986 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 62 mph | 4:58 PM | — |
| 1985 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 2 | 0 | Auto | 43 mph | 12:05 AM | — |
| 1981 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 1:05 AM | — |
| 1981 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 9:00 PM | — |
| 1981 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 65 mph | 8:04 AM | — |
| 1980 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 65 mph | 10:25 AM | — |
| 1980 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 65 mph | 10:25 AM | — |
| 1980 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 12:35 AM | — |
| 1977 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 3 mph | 3:00 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.