Crossing 689682S
PROSPECT HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS - WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.
Location
| City | PROSPECT HEIGHTS |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | WOLF RD |
| Coordinates | 42.09416, -87.90866 |
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 689682S in PROSPECT HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 1:30 AM | MOTORIST WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A 'U' TURN ON THE CROSSING. THE VEHICLE'S FRONT WHEEL WENT OVER THE TRACKS BEYOND TH... |
| 2000 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 33 mph | 12:24 AM | DRIVER OF VEHICLE STATED HE WAS ADJUSTING RADIO WHEN HE LOOKED UP TOO LATE AND DROVE AROUIND GATE AN D STRUCK THE SEC... |
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.