Crossing 079508Y
LA GRANGE, ILLINOIS — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | LA GRANGE |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | LAGRANGE RD |
| Coordinates | 41.81611, -87.87000 |
Railroad
| Railroad | BNSF Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 19 |
| Total Fatalities | 7 |
| Total Injuries | 4 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 079508Y in LA GRANGE, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Truck-trailer | 10 mph | 1:55 PM | Z-CHCPTL3-13A WAS TRAVERSING ON MAIN 1 TRACK AND STRUCK AN OCCUPIED SEMI TRUCK TRAILER ON THE HGX. NO INJURIES. NO HA... |
| 2014 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 1 | 0 | School bus | 70 mph | 7:20 PM | 41: PEDESTRIAN WALKED TRACK |
| 2007 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 0 | 1 | Auto | 40 mph | 6:20 PM | RAILROAD VERIFIED THE AGE OF THE DRIVER. |
| 2006 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 0 | 0 | School bus | 70 mph | 7:15 AM | SUICIDE AS DETERMINED BY COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER |
| 2005 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 1 | 0 | School bus | 60 mph | 5:26 PM | — |
| 2002 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 0 | 0 | Auto | 69 mph | 3:39 PM | — |
| 1999 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 2 | Motorcycle | 65 mph | 7:35 AM | — |
| 1997 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 70 mph | 2:44 PM | — |
| 1995 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 20 mph | 7:00 PM | — |
| 1991 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 63 mph | 7:30 AM | — |
| 1989 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 63 mph | 6:49 AM | — |
| 1988 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 2 mph | 12:55 PM | — |
| 1984 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 2 mph | 11:45 AM | — |
| 1982 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 20 mph | 9:25 AM | — |
| 1982 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Bus | 30 mph | 11:55 AM | — |
| 1982 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 45 mph | 11:55 PM | — |
| 1980 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 40 mph | 8:40 AM | — |
| 1979 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 60 mph | 7:45 AM | — |
| 1978 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 30 mph | 9:33 AM | — |
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.