Crossing 079535V
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | DOWNERS GROVE |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | DU PAGE |
| Street | MAIN ST |
| Coordinates | 41.79553, -88.01042 |
Railroad
| Railroad | BNSF Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 10 |
| Total Fatalities | 4 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 079535V in DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 1 | 0 | Pedestrian | 45 mph | 7:36 AM | A-1200 1-25S STRUCK A TRESPASSER STANDING ON HGX ON MAIN 3 TRACK. TRESPASSER SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES. NO HAZMAT RELE... |
| 2016 | BNSF Railway Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 38 mph | 10:02 PM | 41: WALKED AROUND GATES |
| 2016 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 1 | 0 | School bus | 70 mph | 8:12 AM | 41: WALKED AROUND GATES |
| 2014 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 3 mph | 3:40 PM | 41: PRECEDED GATES |
| 2013 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 0 | 1 | School bus | 35 mph | 5:45 PM | 41: TRESPASSER |
| 2011 | BNSF Railway Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 40 mph | 7:00 PM | 41: STANDING ON TRACK |
| 2004 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 70 mph | 2:32 PM | TRAIN NO.#4 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVE UNITS 202/83/66 AND 17 CARS STRUCK AN ABANDONED WHEELCHAIR THA T WAS HUNG UP ON... |
| 2000 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 25 mph | 8:40 PM | — |
| 1990 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 45 mph | 3:29 PM | — |
| 1979 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 5:28 AM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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