Crossing 174087Y
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | WEST TOUHY AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 42.00835, -87.92487 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 50 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 14 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 4 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 174087Y in DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 29 mph | 10:20 PM | VEHICLE STOPPED IN FRONT OF GATES WHEN IT WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. PERSON IN 2ND V EHICLE WAS INJUR... |
| 2001 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Van | 3 mph | 11:20 PM | — |
| 2000 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 25 mph | 9:07 AM | — |
| 1997 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 15 mph | 6:05 PM | — |
| 1991 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 3:00 PM | — |
| 1990 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 1 | 1 | Auto | 40 mph | 3:55 AM | — |
| 1987 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 30 mph | 9:10 AM | — |
| 1986 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 4 mph | 7:40 AM | — |
| 1983 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 10 mph | 3:15 AM | — |
| 1983 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 1:03 PM | — |
| 1982 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 6:20 AM | — |
| 1980 | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 9:25 PM | — |
| 1978 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 8:15 AM | — |
| 1978 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 12:01 AM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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