Crossing 079487H
BERWYN, ILLINOIS — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | BERWYN |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | RIDGELAND AVE |
| Coordinates | 41.83527, -87.78305 |
Railroad
| Railroad | BNSF Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 14 |
| Total Fatalities | 5 |
| Total Injuries | 9 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 079487H in BERWYN, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 0 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 10:14 AM | A-1224 1-21S WAS TRAVERSING OVER MAIN 3 TRACK AND STRUCK A VEHICLE DRIVING AROUND GATE AT HGX. VEHICLE FLED THE SCENE... |
| 2023 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 0 | 0 | Auto | 70 mph | 10:41 AM | A-12021-16S REPORTED BEING STRUCK BY A VEHICLE THAT WENT AROUND THE GATES ON MAIN 1 TRACK. USER'S AG E UNKNOWN |
| 2019 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 1 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 53 mph | 10:38 AM | TRAIN 380 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVE E/60 IN THE LEAD 4 CARS AND LOCOMOTIVE E/4617 TRAILING STRUCK A PEDESTRIAN RIDING... |
| 2002 | BNSF Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 5 mph | 10:28 AM | — |
| 1991 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 3:20 AM | — |
| 1990 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 3 | Auto | 15 mph | 7:05 PM | — |
| 1988 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 40 mph | 9:57 PM | — |
| 1985 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 8 mph | 1:00 AM | — |
| 1984 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 45 mph | 9:26 PM | — |
| 1983 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 8 mph | 9:15 PM | — |
| 1982 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 12:15 AM | — |
| 1979 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 9:55 PM | — |
| 1977 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 2 | 1 | Auto | 60 mph | 6:23 PM | — |
| 1977 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 2 | 1 | Auto | 60 mph | 6:23 PM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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