Crossing 176588K
HIGHWOOD, ILLINOIS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | HIGHWOOD |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| County | LAKE |
| Street | HIGHWOOD AVENUE |
| Coordinates | 42.20195, -87.80968 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | Yes |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 6 |
| Total Fatalities | 1 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 176588K in HIGHWOOD, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | UPME | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 1:30 PM | HIGHWAY USER WAS STOPPED ON CROSSING BEFORE GATES DESCENDED AND WAS PARTIALLY UNDER THE GATE ARM. H IGHWAY USER WAS ... |
| 2007 | UPME | 0 | 1 | Pick-up truck | 60 mph | 4:53 PM | Q41. 5. OTHER = STOPPED BEFORE GATES. |
| 1999 | Union Pacific Railroad Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 30 mph | 9:32 AM | BOX 41. STOPPED BEFORE GATES. |
| 1982 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Bus | 35 mph | 11:27 AM | — |
| 1980 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 0 | 0 | Auto | 30 mph | 4:32 PM | — |
| 1977 | Chicago And North Western Railway Company | 1 | 0 | School bus | 15 mph | 12:50 PM | — |
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.