Crossing 079489W
BERWYN, ILLINOIS — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | BERWYN |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | OAK PARK AVE |
| Coordinates | 41.83344, -87.79279 |
Railroad
| Railroad | BNSF Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 17 |
| Total Fatalities | 9 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 079489W in BERWYN, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 0 | Pedestrian | 68 mph | 4:16 PM | Grade Crossing: Train 1003(15) with E/153, 139 and 9 cars was delayed on the BNSF Chicago subdivision due to striking... |
| 2019 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 0 | 1 | School bus | 37 mph | 3:30 PM | USER'S AGE UNKNOWN. PEDESTRIAN WALKED AROUND GATES AND WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN. NO HAZMAT RELEASED. |
| 2019 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 1 | 0 | School bus | 70 mph | 8:29 AM | — |
| 2008 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 35 mph | 4:30 PM | — |
| 2000 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 50 mph | 1:00 AM | AGE OF DRIVER UNKNOWN |
| 1996 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 22 mph | 1:45 AM | — |
| 1994 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 67 mph | 7:50 AM | — |
| 1991 | Southern Pacific, Chicago-St. Louis Corp.(merged With UP 7/9 | 1 | 0 | School bus | 42 mph | 1:45 PM | — |
| 1988 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 3:55 AM | — |
| 1988 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 0 | School bus | 65 mph | 3:28 PM | — |
| 1985 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 3:34 PM | — |
| 1985 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 3:34 PM | — |
| 1985 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 11:50 PM | — |
| 1985 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 65 mph | 7:33 AM | — |
| 1982 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 65 mph | 5:47 PM | — |
| 1981 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 65 mph | 7:03 PM | — |
| 1981 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | School bus | 65 mph | 7:03 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.