Crossing 260541T
WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.
Location
| City | WEST CHICAGO |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | DU PAGE |
| Street | WASHINGTON ST |
| Coordinates | 41.88305, -88.20916 |
Railroad
| Railroad | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. |
| Max Train Speed | 30 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 6 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 260541T in WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 11:40 AM | VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON CROSSING WHEN IT WAS STRUCK BY TRAIN. CROSSING PROTECTION WAS WORKING AS INTE NDED. |
| 1992 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 17 mph | 11:56 PM | — |
| 1988 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 9:20 PM | — |
| 1982 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 20 mph | 3:48 AM | — |
| 1978 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 7:45 PM | — |
| 1978 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 10 mph | 3:45 PM | — |
| 1978 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 5 mph | 5:20 AM | — |
| 1977 | Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 20 mph | 6:51 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.