Crossing 174009S
MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | MELROSE PARK |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | South 19th Avenue |
| Coordinates | 41.89032, -87.85658 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 17 |
| Total Fatalities | 5 |
| Total Injuries | 5 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 174009S in MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 5 mph | 12:05 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: WENT AROUND THE GATE - MOVING. |
| 2023 | UPME | 1 | 0 | School bus | 55 mph | 7:20 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: WENT AROUND GATE - MOVING. |
| 2021 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 1:50 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: WENT THROUGH GATE - MOVING INTO SIDE OF TRAIN. |
| 2020 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 40 mph | 12:40 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: WENT AROUND GATES - MOVING. |
| 2017 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 1 | 1 | Auto | 38 mph | 1:50 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: WENT AROUND ACTIVATED GATES |
| 2002 | UPME | 1 | 0 | School bus | 60 mph | 7:55 PM | — |
| 2001 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 36 mph | 1:09 PM | BOX 41. STOPPED BEFORE GATES |
| 1999 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 1:50 AM | — |
| 1993 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 55 mph | 6:17 AM | — |
| 1992 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 50 mph | 5:37 PM | — |
| 1991 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 40 mph | 7:18 AM | — |
| 1990 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 15 mph | 4:47 PM | — |
| 1984 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | School bus | 5 mph | 6:04 PM | — |
| 1983 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 15 mph | 4:41 AM | — |
| 1980 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 12 mph | 7:40 AM | — |
| 1976 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 7 mph | 2:30 PM | — |
| 1976 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 1:47 AM | — |
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.