Crossing 175042V
DE KALB, ILLINOIS — Union Pacific Railroad Company
Location
| City | DE KALB |
| State | ILLINOIS |
| Street | Lincoln Hwy and 4th |
| Coordinates | 41.92948, -88.74988 |
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 | 19 |
| Total Fatalities | 6 |
| Total Injuries | 3 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 175042V in DE KALB, ILLINOIS.
| Year | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | School bus | 28 mph | 10:30 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: WENT AROUND THE GATE - MOVING. |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 42 mph | 8:44 PM | HIGHWAY USER'S ACTIONS: STOPPED ON CROSSING (BEFORE GATES DESCENDED). TRAIN BARELY STRUCK THE PASSEN GER'S SIDE FENDE... |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | School bus | 47 mph | 1:27 PM | 83 YEAR OLD WALKED AROUND DOWN GATES. |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 1:54 AM | — |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 | School bus | 60 mph | 9:20 PM | CONFIRMED SUICIDE - NO CORRESPONDING RECORD IN THE CASUALTY FILE. DOCUMENTED SUICIDE - DEKALB COUNT Y CORONER. |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | School bus | 69 mph | 11:59 PM | — |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 | Motorcycle | 47 mph | 3:00 PM | BOX 41. TRAPPED. |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | School bus | 35 mph | 9:55 AM | — |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 25 mph | 12:01 AM | — |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 45 mph | 5:07 PM | — |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 11:59 PM | — |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 2:07 AM | — |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | School bus | 45 mph | 4:37 PM | — |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | Auto | 48 mph | 2:08 AM | — |
| 1981 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 2:50 AM | — |
| 1978 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 32 mph | 1:50 PM | — |
| 1977 | 0 | 0 | Bus | 20 mph | 2:15 AM | — |
| 1977 | 0 | 1 | Auto | 30 mph | 5:45 PM | — |
| 1976 | 0 | 0 | Auto | 4 mph | 3:15 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.