Crossing 175039M
DE KALB, ILLINOIS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | DE KALB |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | DE KALB |
| Street | NORTH 7TH STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.92926, -88.74541 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 3 |
| Total Injuries | 2 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 175039M in DE KALB, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 1 | 0 | Van | 34 mph | 9:17 PM | MCBCH-30, UP7787 STRUCK VEHICLE THAT ATTEMPTED TO BEAT THE TRAIN AT CROSSING MP58.27 SEVENTH ST, TRAVELING EAST BOUND... |
| 2014 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Van | 70 mph | 4:05 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: STOPPED ON CROSSING (BEFORE GATES DESCENDED). |
| 2007 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Other | 43 mph | 2:51 PM | BOX 41. STOPPED BEFORE GATES |
| 1992 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 2:00 PM | — |
| 1989 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 2 | 1 | Auto | 41 mph | 2:11 AM | — |
| 1987 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 50 mph | 11:29 AM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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