Crossing 689718X
GRAYS LAKE, ILLINOIS — WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.
Location
| City | GRAYS LAKE |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | ATKINSON/IVANHOE ROAD |
| Coordinates | 42.33027, -88.02722 |
Railroad
| Railroad | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 11 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 5 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 689718X in GRAYS LAKE, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 37 mph | 9:10 PM | DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE MADE TOO SHARP OF A TURN, AND TRAVELLED OFF THE ROADWAY. THE UNOCCUPIED VEHICL E WAS HALF ON TH... |
| 2017 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 55 mph | 8:18 PM | TRIAN 119 STRUCK A VEHICLE THAT WAS STOPPED ON THE TRACKS. DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE ACCIDENTLY DROVE ON TO THE TRACKS AN... |
| 2016 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 3:20 AM | DRIVER MADE A LEFT HAND TURN ONTO IVANHOE RD. AND HAD DIFFICULTY SEEING THE ROADWAY CAUSING HER TO D RIVE OFF THE RIG... |
| 2016 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 6:03 PM | TRAIN 111 CLIPPED A VEHICLE THAT DROVE AROUND THE ACTIVATED CROSSING GATES AND DROVE AWAY. DRIVER AG E AND GENDER ARE... |
| 2014 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 5:46 PM | NCS TRAIN #109 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON TRACK #1 WHEN IT STRUCK A UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE THAT WAS STUC K ON THE CROSSIN... |
| 2013 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 1 | Auto | 31 mph | 1:45 PM | DRIVER MADE A LEFT TURN ONTO SOUTHBOUND RTE. 83/IVANHOE RD. FROM RTE. 137 AND PROCEEDED PAST THE ACT IVATED GATES AND... |
| 2010 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 1 | Motorcycle | 42 mph | 1:30 PM | DRIVER OF SEMI-TRUCK MADE A LEFT TURN ONTO SOUTHBOUND RTE. 83 FROM NORTHWEST RT. 137 AND DROVE AROUN D THE DOWNED RAI... |
| 1997 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 0 | 1 | Auto | 60 mph | 5:39 PM | — |
| 1983 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Farm vehicle | 30 mph | 2:30 PM | — |
| 1977 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 5:05 PM | — |
| 1975 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 30 mph | 7:35 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.