Crossing 079611L
SOMONAUK, ILLINOIS — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | SOMONAUK |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | DE KALB |
| Street | COUNTY LINE RD |
| Coordinates | 41.63022, -88.70614 |
Railroad
| Railroad | BNSF Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 79 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 7 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 079611L in SOMONAUK, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 3 | Motorcycle | 50 mph | 1:40 PM | TRAIN 6 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVES E/16-E/181 AND 9 CARS STRUCK AN OCCUPIED TRACTOR-TRAILER AT MP 60 .5, TR 267 N. 48... |
| 1990 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 60 mph | 1:00 AM | — |
| 1980 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 40 mph | 6:33 AM | — |
| 1977 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 45 mph | 4:30 PM | — |
| 1977 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 65 mph | 12:40 AM | — |
| 1975 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 48 mph | 8:35 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.