Crossing 079534N
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS — BNSF Railway Company
Location
| City | DOWNERS GROVE |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | DU PAGE |
| Street | WASHINGTON |
| Coordinates | 41.79583, -88.00638 |
Railroad
| Railroad | BNSF Railway Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 079534N in DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | BNSF Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Pedestrian | 45 mph | 12:39 AM | H-NSINTW1-29A REPORTED STRIKING A TRESPASSER ON MAIN 1 TRACK HGX. TRESPASSER RECEIVED FATAL INJURIES. NO HAZMAT RELEA... |
| 2023 | BNSF Railway Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 40 mph | 3:09 AM | Q-BARNSA6-25M STRUCK TRESPASSER STANDING ON CROSSING. NO HAZMAT RELEASED. TRESPASSER FATALITY. PER M E REPORT RULED S... |
| 2003 | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Operations | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 8:46 PM | AGE OF DRIVER UNKNOWN |
| 1995 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 11:17 PM | — |
| 1994 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 6:28 PM | — |
| 1985 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 3 mph | 3:12 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.