Crossing 689698N
VERNON HILLS, ILLINOIS — WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD.
Location
| City | VERNON HILLS |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | BUTTERFIELD RD |
| Coordinates | 42.23870, -87.97670 |
Railroad
| Railroad | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. |
| Max Train Speed | 60 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 7 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 689698N in VERNON HILLS, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Bus | 20 mph | 10:45 PM | TRAIN STRUCK A DISABLED TRUCK THAT WAS STUCK ON THE TRACKS IN SNOW AT THE BUTTERFIELD ROAD CROSSING. DRIVER WAS NOT I... |
| 1993 | WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 3:45 PM | — |
| 1982 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 32 mph | 11:00 PM | — |
| 1982 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 25 mph | 5:00 AM | — |
| 1981 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 1:46 AM | — |
| 1980 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 20 mph | 1:05 AM | — |
| 1977 | SOO Line Railroad Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 3 mph | 2:25 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.