Crossing 174109W
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | EAST RIVER ROAD |
| Coordinates | 42.06099, -87.86975 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 50 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 7 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 174109W in DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY | 0 | 0 | Other motor vehicle | 25 mph | 10:06 AM | 149-14 STRUCK VEHICLE AT MP13.92 ON UP TRACK AT A PRIVATE CROSSING. UNION PACIFIC REPORTS $0 DAMAGETO TRACK |
| 1989 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 28 mph | 11:45 PM | — |
| 1981 | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad | 1 | 0 | School bus | 28 mph | 9:05 PM | — |
| 1980 | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad | 0 | 1 | Bus | 25 mph | 12:25 PM | — |
| 1977 | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad | 0 | 1 | Auto | 25 mph | 4:01 AM | — |
| 1977 | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 10:55 PM | — |
| 1976 | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 5:00 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.