Crossing 260500N
HAWTHORN WOODS, ILLINOIS — WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.
Location
| City | HAWTHORN WOODS |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | GILMER RD |
| Coordinates | 42.23472, -88.04583 |
Railroad
| Railroad | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. |
| Max Train Speed | 45 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 3 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 260500N in HAWTHORN WOODS, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 1:25 PM | DRIVER ATTEMTED TO BEAT TRAIN AND DROVE AROUND GATES. AS A RESULT, DRIVER WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN. |
| 1981 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 3:04 AM | — |
| 1978 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 10:25 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.