Crossing 176589S
HIGHWOOD, ILLINOIS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | HIGHWOOD |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | Pedestrian |
| Coordinates | 42.20278, -87.81030 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 4 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 176589S in HIGHWOOD, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UPME | 1 | 0 | School bus | 60 mph | 10:25 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: STOPPED ON CROSSING (NO GATES). |
| 2014 | UPME | 1 | 0 | School bus | 50 mph | 8:01 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: TRAIN STRUCK A PEDESTRIAN THAT RAN IN FRONT OF THE TRAIN ON THE HIGHWOOD MET RA PEDESTRIAN CR... |
| 2011 | UPME | 1 | 0 | School bus | 60 mph | 6:04 PM | — |
| 1990 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 55 mph | 7:28 AM | — |
| 1989 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 50 mph | 11:29 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.