Crossing 176909P
DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | COOK |
| Street | MT PROSPECT ROAD |
| Coordinates | 42.05632, -87.92130 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 16 |
| Total Fatalities | 3 |
| Total Injuries | 39 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 176909P in DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL CORP. -- METRA | 1 | 0 | Pedestrian | 35 mph | 2:18 PM | TRAIN #629 STRUCK A TRESPASSER THAT WENT AROUND THE ACTIVATED GATE. THIS WAS A CONFIRMED FATALITY. |
| 2021 | UPME | 0 | 2 | Auto | 45 mph | 5:31 AM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: WENT THROUGH THE GATE - STOPPED. |
| 2011 | UPME | 1 | 31 | Motorcycle | 51 mph | 8:40 AM | DRIVER'S ACTIONS: DROVE AROUND OR THROUGH GATE - MOVING. |
| 2008 | UPME | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 6:58 PM | DRIVER'S ACTIONS: STOPPED ON CROSSING (BEFORE GATES DESCENDED); |
| 2006 | UPME | 0 | 1 | Auto | 55 mph | 2:54 PM | — |
| 2006 | UPME | 0 | 1 | Auto | 45 mph | 7:26 AM | — |
| 2003 | UPME | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 3:40 PM | — |
| 2000 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 50 mph | 8:39 AM | — |
| 1997 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 1 | 1 | Motorcycle | 30 mph | 3:15 PM | — |
| 1995 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 1:40 AM | — |
| 1995 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 4:45 PM | — |
| 1993 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 2 | Auto | 50 mph | 3:19 PM | — |
| 1990 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 35 mph | 8:46 AM | — |
| 1982 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 1 | Auto | 60 mph | 7:29 AM | — |
| 1976 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 10 mph | 11:05 PM | — |
| 1975 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Farm vehicle | 55 mph | 7:38 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.