Crossing 079755R
GALVA, ILLINOIS — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | GALVA |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | HENRY |
| Street | NE 2ND ST |
| Coordinates | 41.16800, -90.03991 |
Railroad
| Railroad | BNSF Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 079755R in GALVA, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 75 mph | 11:07 PM | Grade Crossing: Train 6(12), operating with E/78, E/18, E/174 and 8 cars, struck an unoccupied vehicle at NE 2nd St. ... |
| 2006 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 34 mph | 2:00 AM | — |
| 1993 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 58 mph | 9:48 AM | — |
| 1981 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 78 mph | 8:55 PM | — |
| 1979 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 50 mph | 12:10 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.