Crossing 079515J
WESTERN SPGS, ILLINOIS — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | WESTERN SPGS |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | LAWN AVE |
| Coordinates | 41.80923, -87.90050 |
Railroad
| Railroad | BNSF Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 3 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 079515J in WESTERN SPGS, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Truck | 40 mph | 11:46 AM | Z-CHCSTP1-09U WAS STRUCK BY A VEHICLE ON MAIN 2 TRACK AT HGX. THE TRESPASSER WAS TRANSPORTED TO THEHOSPITAL. NO HAZMA... |
| 2008 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 1 | 0 | School bus | 25 mph | 7:40 AM | 41. TRYING TO FREE GO CART. 15. HIGHWAY USER DIRECTION UNKNOWN. |
| 2001 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 7:40 AM | — |
| 2000 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 12:01 AM | AGE / GENDER OF DRIVER UNKNOWN. |
About This Railroad Crossing
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