Crossing 260532U
ELGIN, ILLINOIS — WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.
Location
| City | ELGIN |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | W BARTLETT RD |
| Coordinates | 41.99412, -88.23679 |
Railroad
| Railroad | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. |
| Max Train Speed | 45 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 4 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 260532U in ELGIN, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 18 mph | 1:50 AM | EAST BOUND VEHICLE DROVE THROUGH THE DOWN GATES AND STRUCK NORTHBOUND TRAIN. INSPECTION OF TRAIN WAS CONDUCTED BUT NO... |
| 2019 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 22 mph | 12:15 AM | DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE DISREGARDED THE ROAD CLOSURE SIGNS AND BECAME STUCK ON THE TRACKS. THE DRIVER WAS NOT IN THE V... |
| 2002 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 3 | Auto | — | 3:45 AM | BENSENVILLE YARD ASSIGNMENT G51-19 WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PICKING UP EMPTY COAL CARS FOR 875-025 TRAI N ON EJ&E RR. I... |
| 1980 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 6:28 AM | — |
| 1975 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 10 mph | 1:50 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.