Crossing 176945K
PALATINE, ILLINOIS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | PALATINE |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | Baldwin Road |
| Coordinates | 42.12490, -88.07531 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 176945K in PALATINE, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UPME | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 9:33 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: WENT AROUND THE GATE - MOVING. |
| 2014 | UPME | 1 | 0 | School bus | 50 mph | 3:32 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: WENT AROUND THE GATE - MOVING. TRAIN STRUCK A PEDESTRIAN STANDING AT THE BA LDWIN ROAD CROSS... |
| 2000 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 9:20 PM | BOX 41. STOPPED BEFORE GATES |
| 1990 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 60 mph | 4:20 PM | — |
| 1979 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 2:10 AM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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