Crossing 175039M
DE KALB, ILLINOIS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | DE KALB |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| Street | NORTH 7TH STREET |
| Coordinates | 41.92926, -88.74541 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Union Pacific Railroad Company |
| Number of Tracks | — |
| Trains per Day | — |
| Max Train Speed | 70 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Highway
| Highway Speed | — |
| Paved | No |
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 | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 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, TRA VELING EAST BOUN... |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | Van | 70 mph | 4:05 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: STOPPED ON CROSSING (BEFORE GATES DESCENDED). |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | Other | 43 mph | 2:51 PM | BOX 41. STOPPED BEFORE GATES |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 2:00 PM | — |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 | Auto | 41 mph | 2:11 AM | — |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 50 mph | 11:29 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.