Crossing 260640R
CHICAGO HTS, ILLINOIS — WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.
Location
| City | CHICAGO HTS |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | CHICAGO RD |
| Coordinates | 41.49492, -87.63960 |
Railroad
| Railroad | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. |
| Max Train Speed | 45 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 3 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 260640R in CHICAGO HTS, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 29 mph | 4:01 PM | Z14891-09 REPORTED STRIKING A VEHICLE GATES AND LIGHTS WERE WORKING AS INTENDED. DRIVER WENT AROUND THE GATES AND BEC... |
| 2013 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 1 | 0 | School bus | 29 mph | 11:18 PM | EASTBOUND TRAIN APPROACHING THE CHICAGO ROAD CROSSING ON MAIN #2 STRUCK A PEDESTRIAN THAT HAD ENTERE D THE CROSSING A... |
| 1985 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 2 mph | 6:00 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.