Crossing 326851A
LA GRANGE, ILLINOIS — Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company
Location
| City | LA GRANGE |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | 47TH STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.80527, -87.86007 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 25 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 326851A in LA GRANGE, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 2 mph | 4:35 PM | HIGHWAY USER WAS STOPPED ON CROSSING BY TRAFFIC BEFORE THE GATES DESCENDED CLIPPING THE REAR BUMPER OF THE VEHICLE. ... |
| 2013 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 6:20 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: OTHER. DRIVER STOPPED TOO CLOSE TO THE TRACKS. |
| 2003 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 18 mph | 12:50 AM | INTOXICATED DRIVER DISREGARDED RAILROAD WARNING SIGNALS, DROVE AROUND GATES AND STRUCK 70TH CAR IN W C TRAIN MOVING O... |
| 1996 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 8 mph | 1:00 AM | — |
| 1992 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 12:09 AM | — |
| 1981 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 6:10 PM | — |
| 1978 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 9:57 PM | — |
| 1975 | Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 4:40 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.