Crossing 843823W
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - Belt Railway Company Of Chicago
Location
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | W COLUMBUS AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 41.75749, -87.68667 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Belt Railway Company Of Chicago |
| Max Train Speed | 25 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | - |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 36 |
| Total Fatalities | 4 |
| Total Injuries | 19 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 843823W in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 3:39 PM | THIRD PARTY VEHICLE STRUCK BY CPKC 730-023 AT WESTERN AVE. ON THE BRC. AFTER THE INCIDENT, THE 3RD PARTY DRIVER FLED ... |
| 2013 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 5 mph | 5:15 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: WENT AROUND THE GATE - STOPPED. |
| 2009 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Truck-trailer | 20 mph | 10:02 PM | MOTORCYCLE DROVE AROUND ACTIVATED GATS AND STRUCK THE SIDE OF THE LEAD UNIT |
| 2006 | CSX Transportation | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 14 mph | 5:49 AM | L12431 WAS PROCEEDING ACROSS COLUMBUS ST WHEN PICKUP TRAVELING NORTH WENT AROUND GATES AND WAS STRUC K BY TRAIN. @ |
| 2004 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Other | 10 mph | 6:45 PM | - |
| 1993 | Belt Railway Company Of Chicago | 0 | 1 | Bus | 6 mph | 11:55 PM | - |
| 1991 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 9:05 AM | - |
| 1989 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 20 mph | 6:05 PM | - |
| 1988 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 12 mph | 8:00 PM | - |
| 1988 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 8 mph | 11:15 PM | - |
| 1987 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 11:45 PM | - |
| 1986 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 12:35 AM | - |
| 1986 | Burlington Northern Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 5:45 AM | - |
| 1984 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 10 mph | 8:32 PM | - |
| 1983 | Belt Railway Company Of Chicago | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 6:10 PM | - |
| 1983 | Missouri Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 15 mph | 5:20 AM | - |
| 1983 | Norfolk & Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 14 mph | 12:45 AM | - |
| 1982 | Missouri Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 15 mph | 1:30 AM | - |
| 1981 | Belt Railway Company Of Chicago | 0 | 1 | Auto | 10 mph | 9:30 PM | - |
| 1981 | CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY CO. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 4 mph | 9:25 PM | - |
About This Railroad Crossing
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