Crossing 689719E
GRAYS LAKE, ILLINOIS — WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.
Location
| City | GRAYS LAKE |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | BELVIDERE RD |
| Coordinates | 42.33661, -88.03227 |
Railroad
| Railroad | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 8 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 689719E in GRAYS LAKE, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 58 mph | 6:08 PM | VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON THE TRACKS BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC. WHEN THE GATES ACTIVATED, THE DRIVER TRIED TO REVERSE, BUT WAS... |
| 2008 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 39 mph | 5:02 AM | ELDERLY DRIVER WAS EASTBOUND ON RT. 120 WHEN HE MADE A RIGHT TURN ONTO THE RAILROAD TRACKS AT THE CR OSSING AND GOT S... |
| 2004 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 7:48 PM | VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN BETWEEN TRACKS, DUE TO SNOW AND WAS STUCK BY TRAIN. |
| 1996 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Bus | 5 mph | 11:15 AM | — |
| 1980 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 44 mph | 7:45 PM | — |
| 1978 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 44 mph | 6:55 AM | — |
| 1977 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 40 mph | 7:40 AM | — |
| 1976 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 2 | 0 | Auto | 37 mph | 4:25 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.