Crossing 689693E
PRAIRIE VIEW, ILLINOIS - WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.
Location
| City | PRAIRIE VIEW |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | HALF DAY RD |
| Coordinates | 42.19573, -87.95446 |
Railroad
| Railroad | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | - |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 2 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 689693E in PRAIRIE VIEW, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | School bus | 40 mph | 3:38 PM | SUBJECT RAN AROUND THE DOWN ACTIVATED GATE AND STOOD ON THE CROSSING WHEN THEY WERE STRUCK BY NCS #1 16, CAB CAR #8521. |
| 1983 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 3 mph | 12:30 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.