Crossing 173908X
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | South Des Plaines River Road |
| Coordinates | 42.03932, -87.88340 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 50 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 29 |
| Total Fatalities | 8 |
| Total Injuries | 9 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 173908X in DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UPME | 0 | 1 | Auto | 45 mph | 4:03 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: STOPPED ON CROSSING (BEFORE GATES DESCENDED. TRAIN STRUCK FRONT QUARTER PANE L OF VEHICLE. V... |
| 2013 | UPME | 0 | 1 | Auto | 35 mph | 6:34 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: STOPPED ON CROSSING (BEFORE GATES DESCENDED). |
| 2013 | UPME | 0 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 5:26 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: STOPPED ON CROSSING (BEFORE GATES DESCENDED). |
| 2010 | UPME | 1 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 8:05 AM | — |
| 2010 | UPME | 1 | 1 | Auto | 45 mph | 8:20 PM | DRIVER'S ACTIONS: DROVE AROUND OR THROUGH GATES - STOPPED. |
| 2006 | UPME | 0 | 0 | Other | 50 mph | 12:13 AM | BOX 41. STOPPED AFTER GATES. |
| 2001 | UPME | 1 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 5:07 PM | — |
| 1998 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 37 mph | 8:55 AM | — |
| 1995 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 1:04 PM | — |
| 1995 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 2 | Bus | 19 mph | 3:44 PM | — |
| 1989 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 10:06 PM | — |
| 1988 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 3:03 PM | — |
| 1988 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 7:04 AM | — |
| 1987 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 7:04 PM | — |
| 1987 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 3:02 PM | — |
| 1986 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 26 mph | 6:28 AM | — |
| 1986 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 7:03 PM | — |
| 1985 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 5:35 PM | — |
| 1984 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 5:08 PM | — |
| 1984 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 15 mph | 5:35 AM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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