Crossing 174009S
MELROSE PARK, ILLINOIS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | MELROSE PARK |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| Street | South 19th Avenue |
| Coordinates | 41.89032, -87.85658 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
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 | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | Pick-up truck | 5 mph | 12:05 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: WENT AROUND THE GATE - MOVING. |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | School bus | 55 mph | 7:20 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: WENT AROUND GATE - MOVING. |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 1:50 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: WENT THROUGH GATE - MOVING INTO SIDE OF TRAIN. |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | School bus | 40 mph | 12:40 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: WENT AROUND GATES - MOVING. |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | Auto | 38 mph | 1:50 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: WENT AROUND ACTIVATED GATES |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | School bus | 60 mph | 7:55 PM | — |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 36 mph | 1:09 PM | BOX 41. STOPPED BEFORE GATES |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 | Auto | — | 1:50 AM | — |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 55 mph | 6:17 AM | — |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 | Auto | 50 mph | 5:37 PM | — |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 | Bus | 40 mph | 7:18 AM | — |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | School bus | 15 mph | 4:47 PM | — |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | School bus | 5 mph | 6:04 PM | — |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 15 mph | 4:41 AM | — |
| 1980 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 12 mph | 7:40 AM | — |
| 1976 | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 7 mph | 2:30 PM | — |
| 1976 | 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.