RED-LIGHT-RUNNING
IN
SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS
SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
SRPEDD
88 Broadway
Taunton, MA 02780
Tel: 508 824-1367
Fax: 508 823-1803
email: jhadfield@srpedd.org
July 2004
Southeastern Regional Planning
and Economic Development District
July 2004
Administration:
Stephen C. Smith, Executive Director
Roland J. Hebert, Deputy Director, Transportation Planning Manager
Principal Contributor:
James C. Hadfield, Director of Highway Planning
Other Contributors:
Lisa Estrela, Principal Transportation Planner
This report was prepared under SRPEDD’s contract with the Massachusetts Highway
Department in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration.
RED-LIGHT-RUNNING CRASHES
IN SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ............................................................................................... i
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1
National Data vs. Regional Data ............................................................................ 2
Red Light Running in the SRPEDD Region .......................................................... 3
Previous Experience .............................................................................................. 6
Conclusions and Recommendations ....................................................................12
Appendices
A ....... Red-Light-Running Crashes at 305 Signalized Intersections in SE Mass
B ....... 92 Signalized Intersections with Minimum of 3 Red-Light-Running Crashes
(sorted by total number of Red-Light-Running Crashes)
C ....... 92 Signalized Intersections with Minimum of 3 Red-Light-Running Crashes
(sorted by Community)
Executive Summary
Running a red light is defined as a motorist entering and proceeding through a signalized
intersection after the signal has turned red. Collisions resulting from such an act can have
fatal results. The first step in addressing the problem is to determine the extent of crashes
caused by red light violations at all 305 signalized intersections throughout the 27 communities
in southeastern Massachusetts. This report represents that first step.
Many factors influence red-light-running. Most are caused by driver error, often the result of
speeding, driving under the influence, ignoring the signal, or inattentive or reckless behavior.
Sometimes driver error is unintentional, caused by inadequate road design, ineffective traffic
controls, obstructed vision or inappropriate signal timing. A detailed study of the circumstances
at any particular intersection will reveal what, if any, corrective measures should be considered.
These measures range from engineering solutions such as improved signal timing, improved
signal visibility, and alternative intersection designs; to an increased police presence in the
vicinity of the intersection, or camera surveillance.
Detailed analyses of the intersections found to have a high frequency of red-light-running
crashes is the next step in this process. Some of those locations have already been studied by
SRPEDD, and corrective measures identified.
The following conclusions and recommendations have been offered to address the serious
consequences of red-light-running in southeastern Massachusetts:
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Expeditious implementation of improvements at 21 intersections
previously studied by SRPEDD.
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Conduct detailed studies of other intersections and corridors listed
in the report that have been found to have a high incidence of redlight-running collisions.
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Continue the cooperative relationship between SRPEDD and local
police departments that has been ongoing since 1985.
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A consistent commitment on the part of local police departments to
target red-light-running enforcement where appropriate and
feasible.
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Support for Massachusetts’ Legislative approval of Red-Light
Camera enforcement .
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Development of a program to educate the public on the dangers of
running red lights.
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Running Red Lights
in Southeastern Massachusetts
Introduction
This report is the result of a study intended to determine the extent of traffic crashes due to redlight-running in the 27 cities and towns in southeastern Massachusetts. Running a red light is
defined as a motorist entering and proceeding through a signalized intersection after the
signal has turned red. Although there are several possible crash configurations attributed to red
light running, the right angle collision is the most prominent. A right-angle crash indicates that
one of the participants ran through a red light, typically colliding with another motorist who
entered the intersection legally.
Many factors can influence red-light-running. Most crashes are caused in some way by driver
error, however driver error can be influenced by factors such as inadequate road design or
ineffective traffic controls. Studies have shown red-light-running crashes to be either
intentional or unintentional. Intentional red-light-running is frequently due to deliberate
circumstances such as a motorist trying to beat the signal; driver frustration due to congestion;
driving under the influence, etc. Unintentional red-light-running is often due to inattention,
possibly the result of ineffective or poorly visible signal equipment; obstructed vision (due to
sunlight, weather conditions or vegetation), or inappropriate signal timing.
In either case, the driver has made an error that can have fatal results. Intentional red-lightrunning is best addressed by additional enforcement such as an increased police presence in the
vicinity of the intersection, or camera surveillance. Unintentional red-light-running is most
affected by engineering countermeasures, such as improved signal phasing/timing, including
increased yellow or all-red clearance intervals; improved signal visibility, including brighter
beacons and larger backplates; advanced signal warning signs, pavement surface treatments such
as rumble strips; and alternative intersection design such as roundabouts.
The intent of this study is to identify signalized intersections in the region that have a high
incidence of red light running crashes. That involves identifying all right-angle collisions
reported at signalized intersections during the study period. Once identified, a detailed
examination of crash reports from the most dangerous locations can be conducted to determine
if the data, documented by the responding police officer and people involved in the crash,
reveals specific circumstances and collision patterns. Reoccurring circumstances can help
identify measures to correct the problem and make the intersection less prone to red-lightrunning and the serious consequences that result.
This report presents regional statistics compiled from MassHighway’s 2001 crash database.
Locational information has been reviewed and edited by SRPEDD staff.
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National Data vs. Regional Data
According to various sources including the Federal Highway Administration, there were an
estimated 6.3 million total crashes that occurred throughout the United States in 2001. About
940,000 of those crashes occurred at intersections controlled by traffic signals. A major cause of
crashes at signalized intersections involves motorists running a red light. The data shows
207,000 crashes directly attributed to someone running a red light, resulting in 181,000 injuries,
880 deaths, and economic losses estimated at $14 billion.
Within the SRPEDD region, there are 305 intersections controlled by traffic signals. These
include signals at highway interchange ramps and signal systems controlling access/egress to
private developments such as shopping centers. MassHighway’s crash database for 2001
contains a total of 20,691 crashes within the 27 cities and towns in southeastern Massachusetts.
Of that total, 2,469 crashes occurred at one of those 305 signalized intersections. A closer look
at the data reveals that 662 crashes were recorded as right-angle collisions, indicating that one of
the motorists violated a red light. The table below compares national crash statistics to those
compiled in the region.
Table 1
2001 Crash Data Comparison
National vs. SRPEDD
2001 - National Totals
Total
Crashes
Signalized
Intersction
Crashes
Ran-Red
Light
Crashes
% of all Crashes @
Signalized Intersections
6.3M
940,000
% of Total Crashes due to
Red Light Running
6.3M
% of Signalized Intersection
Crashes due to Red Light
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2001 - SRPEDD Totals
%
Total
Crashes
Signalized
Intersction
Crashes
Ran-Red
Light
Crashes
---
14.9%
20,691
2,469
---
11.9%
---
207,000
3.5%
20,691
---
662
3.2%
940,000
207,000
23.0%
---
2,469
662
26.8%
The above data indicates that, as a percent of all crashes, there are fewer crashes at signalized
intersections in the SRPEDD region vs the rest of the country (14.9 % nationally vs. 11.9% in
southeastern Massachusetts), but, as a percent of signalized intersection crashes, more collisions
are caused by red-light-running (23.0% nationally vs. 26.8% in southeastern Massachusetts).
Nationally, 45% of all crashes attributed to red-light-running resulted in injuries. Within the
SRPEDD region, 230 of the 662 red-light-running crashes (35%) resulted in injuries. A total of
354 people were injured in those crashes.
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%
Red Light Running in the SRPEDD Region
The table below lists crash totals by community, total crashes at signalized intersections, and the
number of crashes caused by red-light-running. A list of red-light-running crash totals for each
of the region’s 305 signalized intersections (sorted by community) is displayed in Appendix A.
Table 2
2001 Total Crashes by Community &
Total Crashes at Signalized Intersections
due to Red - Light - Running
Community
Acushnet
Attleboro
Berkley
Carver
Dartmouth
Dighton
Fairhaven
Fall River
Freetown
Lakeville
Mansfield
Marion
Mattapoisett
Middleborough
New Bedford
N.Attleborough
Norton
Plainville
Raynham
Rehoboth
Rochester
Seekonk
Somerset
Swansea
Taunton
Wareham
Westport
Total
Total
Number
Crashes
Number of
Signalized
Intersections
Crashes at
Signalized
Intersections
Ran-Red-Light
Crashes
134
1316
164
237
796
99
813
4137
275
223
490
122
97
793
3621
973
404
131
616
258
107
636
585
719
2147
456
342
0
20
0
3
15
1
13
61
0
2
10
2
2
8
53
19
1
4
8
2
0
16
11
8
25
13
8
0
182
0
7
90
3
137
584
0
17
79
8
8
55
423
116
14
24
60
17
0
141
113
100
245
19
27
0
60
0
1
28
0
22
160
0
7
32
2
3
5
124
32
2
5
13
7
0
29
28
32
54
7
9
20691
305
2469
662
% of Total Crashes at Signalized Intersections % of Total Crashes due to Red Light Running % of Sig.Int.Crashes due to Red Light Running -
11.9%
3.2%
26.8%
There are 92 intersections in the region that had a minimum of three crashes due to red-lightrunning. They are listed in Appendix B. A closer examination of the intersections on that list
reveals the following observations:
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24 of the intersections are identified in the 2003 Regional Transportation Plan as
experiencing peak period congestion (see Table 3 below) possibly indicating
driver frustration as a factor influencing red-light-running.
Table 3
Red-Light-Running at Congested Intersections
2001 Red-LightRunning Crashes
Signalized Intersection
Washington Street (Route 1) @ May Street, Attleboro
8
Route 6 @ Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth
4
Plymouth Avenue @ I-195 Eastbound Ramp, Fall River
3
Plymouth Avenue @ I-195 Westbound Ramp, Fall River
4
Plymouth Avenue @ Rodman Street, Fall River
11
President Avenue @ Elsbree Street, Fall River *
10
President Avenue @ Robeson Street, Fall River
6
Chauncy Street (Route 106) @ Copeland Drive, Mansfield
13
Chauncy Street (Route 106) @ Forbes Boulevard, Mansfield
3
Chauncy Street (Route 106) @ North Main Street, Mansfield
6
Chauncy Street (Route 106) @ Route 140, Mansfield
4
Ashley Boulevard @ Coggeshall Street, New Bedford
9
Coggeshall Street @ Belleville Avenue, New Bedford *
3
Kempton Street (Route 6) @ Brownell Avenue, New Bedford *
11
Tarkiln Hill Road @ Church Street, New Bedford
3
Kempton Street (Route 6) @ Rockdale Avenue, New Bedford
3
Route 44 @ Orchard Street, Raynham
4
Route 44 @ South Street West, Raynham *
6
Fall River Avenue (Route 114A) @ Commerce Way, Seekonk
5
Highland Avenue (Route 6) @ Mink Street (Route 114A), Seekonk
7
GAR Highway (Route 6) @ Riverside Avenue, Somerset
3
GAR Highway (Route 6) @ J.Reynolds Road (Route 136), Swansea
10
GAR Highway (Route 6) @ Swansea Mall Drive (Route 118),
5
Taunton Green @ Weir (Route 138) & Main (Route 44), Taunton
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* These locations have been improved since 2001. Further review of improved intersections is needed
to determine if the completed project had a positive impact on reducing the red-light-running crashes.
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36 of the intersections are located along important corridors in the region (see
Table 4 below).
Table 4
Red-Light-Running Crashes
Along Important Corridors
City/Town
Corridor
Attleboro
Washington Street,
(Route 1)
Intersections
Red-Light-Running
Crashes
Washington Street @ Route 123
Washington Street @ May Street
19
GAR Highway @ Faunce Corner Road
GAR Highway @ Dartmouth Mall
GAR Highway @ Summit Avenue
GAR Highway @ Brandt Avenue
GAR Highway @ Reed Road
17
Huttleston Avenue @ Middle Street
Huttleston Avenue @ Green Street
Huttleston Avenue @ Alden Road
10
Dartmouth
GAR Highway,
(Route 6)
Fairhaven
Huttleston Avenue,
(Route 6)
Fall River
Eastern Avenue,
(Route 6)
Eastern Avenue @ Bedford Street
Eastern Avenue @ Locust Street
Eastern Avenue @ New Boston Street
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Fall River
Plymouth Avenue,
(Route 81)
Plymouth Avenue @ Pleasant/12th St.
Plymouth Avenue @ I-195 WB Ramp
Plymouth Avenue @ I-195 EB Ramp
Plymouth Avenue @ Rodman Street
Plymouth Avenue @ Peckham Street
26
Mansfield
Chauncy Street,
(Route 106)
Chauncy Street @ Forbes Boulevard
Chauncy Street @ Route 140
Chauncy Street @ Copeland Drive
Chauncy Street @ North Main Street
26
North
Attleborough
East Washington,
(Route 1)
East Washington @ Elmwood Street
East Washington @ Elm Street
East Washington @ Chestnut Street
16
Raynham
New State Hwy,
(Route 44)
New State Highway @ South Street W
New State Highway @ Orchard Street
New State Highway @ Paramount Dr
13
Rehoboth
Winthrop Street,
(Route 44)
Winthrop Street @ Bay State/Anawan
Winthrop Street @ New Street
7
Somerset
GAR Highway,
(Route 6)
GAR Highway @ Riverside Avenue
GAR Highway @ Brayton Point Road
GAR Highway @ Lees River Avenue
14
Taunton
Broadway,
(Route 138)
Broadway @ Purchase Street
Broadway @ East Britannia Street
Broadway @ Washington Street
18
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Previous Experience
Every three years, a listing of the most dangerous roads and intersections in the region is
compiled by SRPEDD. The goal in this effort is to:
1. Identify intersections and roads that are experiencing safety problems;
2. Inform local officials and the public of the locations in their community, and their
standing in a regional context;
3. Provide technical assistance to the communities to determine the nature of the
problem and possible solutions.
SRPEDD offers technical assistance to local communities to conduct a detailed study of any
location identified from this effort. Since 1988, over 60 intersections and corridors have been
studied to determine specific issues and develop possible solutions. The service is aimed at
communities who recognize problems and are committed to the implementation of
improvements. The following signalized intersections are among those studied by SRPEDD.
Washington Street (Route 1) @ May Street in Attleboro - This intersection has been a safety
problem since the mid 1980's. Located along an important regional commercial corridor, the
intersection is listed as the 3rd most dangerous intersection in southeastern Massachusetts with 72
crashes during the 1999 to 2001 period. In 1996, SRPEDD found that 15% of the crashes were
the result of a motorist running a red light. The most prominent problem at the intersection
involves a motorist (making a left turn) colliding with the opposing through movement. This
represents 63% of the total crashes.
The intersection will soon be reconstructed to add separate left turn lanes on the two Route 1
approaches plus signal improvements, all of which are expected to address these issues.
Washington Street (Route 1) @ Highland Street (Route 123) in Attleboro - This intersection
was studied in 1998 to determine the effectiveness of a reconstruction project that occurred in
1996. The study found that the total number of crashes did not change significantly from the
total prior to reconstruction, but the type of crash did change. Prior to the project, collisions
were predominantly within the intersection. Since project completion, the collisions were found
to be associated at the many curb cuts immediately adjacent to the intersection. The right angle
crashes therefore, are due to motorists exiting driveways and broadsiding a vehicle on the road
rather than due to red-light-running. The recommendation offered in 1998 was to consider
restricting left turns from the driveways by signage or by the installation of a raised median.
Alden Road @ Bridge Street in Fairhaven - This intersection was studied in 2004 due to a high
crash rate. The predominant crash configuration involves left turns versus opposing thru
movements which resulted in a recommendation to protect the left turns with separate lane and
signal phase. Red-light-running was also found to be an issue at the intersection. The analysis
concluded that the yellow-all red clearance interval on the westbound approach was inadequate
and should be lengthened to address the red light violations.
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Howland Road @ Adams Street and Main Street in Fairhaven - These two adjacent
intersections were studied in 2004 at the request of the local Police Department. At the Adams
Street intersection, 20% of the crashes were was found to be due to red-light-running on the
westbound approach. The study concluded the signal visibility was the principal contributing
factor that should be addressed.
Howland Road @ Adams Street, Fairhaven
Westbound Approach
Visor Down
Howland Road @ Adams Street, Fairhaven
Westbound Approach
Visor Up
Mariano Bishop Boulevard @ Newton Street in Fall River - This intersection was part of a
1999 corridor study of Route 81. A review of crash reports from 1995 through 1997 revealed that
5 of the 21 crashes were the result of red-light-running. The analysis concluded that the yellow
time allocated to the Mariano Bishop
Boulevard approaches (3 seconds) was
Red-Light-Running Crashes
inadequate and should be lengthened.
Plymouth @ Globe, Fall River
1995 - 1997
Plymouth Avenue @ Globe Street in Fall
River - This intersection was also part of a
1999 corridor study of Route 81. At that
time there were 28 crashes, 10 of which
were caused by red-light-running. The
study concluded that the problem at the
intersection were greatly influenced by poor
signal location and size, and excessive speed
of traffic on Plymouth Avenue. The study
recommended a slight increase in the all-red
signal timing for Globe Street to allow
traffic to clear the intersection.
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Rhode Island Avenue @ Tucker Street in Fall River - This intersection was also part of a
1999 corridor study of Route 81. Although there was no evidence of a red-light-running
problem at that time based on 1995 through 1997 crash data, the study suggested adding time to
the all-red signal phase due to the width of Rhode Island Avenue.
Chauncy Street (Route 106) @ Copeland Drive in Mansfield - There is an improvement
project on the current Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) programmed for fiscal 2007.
Design on the project has yet to begin. Previous studies of the intersection found congestion to
be the main problem and suggested capacity improvements plus signal modifications. A detailed
safety analysis, which has not been conducted as part of those previous studies, is necessary to
properly design the signal system and reinforce the need for additional approach lanes.
Chauncy Street (Route 106) @ North Main Street in Mansfield - Previous studies of the
intersection conducted by the Greater Attleboro Taunton Transit Authority (GATRA) have
predicted severe congestion from ongoing improvements to the nearby Mansfield Commuter
Rail Station. Improvements are planned which will likely include increased capacity and an
upgraded signal system.
Chauncy Street (Route 106) @ Route 140 in Mansfield - Changes to this intersection have
been made as part of mitigation for nearby development activity. The intersection remains a
safety problem that requires a detailed crash analysis to determine the effectiveness of the
existing signal system.
County Street @ Mill Street in New Bedford - This intersection has a long history of safety
problems. A 1995 review of 1991 through 1993 crash reports found that 59 of the 61 crashes at
the intersection were the result of a motorist running a red light. The County Street approaches
were found to be where most of the red light running violations occurred. The study found
signal timing coordination problems with the adjacent County Street @ Kempton Street
intersection immediately south of Mill Street. There is also a flashing yellow beacon at the next
intersection (at North Street) located immediately north of the Mill Street intersection. The
visibility of the signal at Mill Street is in question. This contributes to northbound motorist’s
perception that the flashing yellow light at North Street is actually the traffic control device for
Mill Street. The study recommended improved coordination of the signal systems, adjustment
to the yellow/all red phases, improved pavement markings and better signal visibility.
Kempton Street (Route 6) @ Brownell Avenue @ Route 140 in New Bedford - A 2002 study
found peak period congestion to be extensive at this intersection. Vehicle speed on the Route
140 southbound approach is very high. The red light running issue at this location is mainly due
to driver frustration which influences their desire to beat the light, avoiding a long wait for the
next green signal phase. The study made significant recommendations that included a widening
of the Brownell Avenue approach to add capacity and allow for shorter delays on all approaches
to the intersection. The intersection was recently improved to add capacity. A review of the
latest crash data is necessary to determine if the red-light-running issue has been resolved.
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Winthrop Street (Route 44) @ Anawan Street (Route 118) in Rehoboth - A 1999 study found
22% of the crashes to be the result of red-light-running. The study recommended a minor
addition to the yellow/all-red timing of the signal for the Route 44 approaches to address the
problem. Additional police enforcement was not considered appropriate because the Route 44
corridor already has a reputation for speed monitoring.
Brayton Avenue @ Read Street in Somerset - This intersection was studied in 1998. Crash data
revealed that 7 of the 17 total crashes (41%) recorded during the 1994 through 1996 study
period were due to red-light-running. The study found that 73% of the motorists were traveling
at speeds greater than the 30 MPH speed limit although the limits were posted at considerable
distances from the intersection. A review of speed data and observed yellow/all-red clearance
intervals within the signal system, led to three recommendations: 1.) add time to the clearance
interval, 2.) install speed limit signs in closer proximity to the approaches to the intersection, 3.)
increase efforts at speed limit enforcement. The local police report that enforcement has been
increased and that since the study was completed, the crash rate has dropped by 47% with only
one red-light-running crash in
2001.
Red-Light-Running Crashes
GAR Highway (Route 6) @
Brayton Point Road in
Somerset - This intersection
was studied in 1998. There
were 14 red-light-running
crashes out of a total 36
(39%) during the 1994
through 1996 study period.
This was the most frequent
crash configuration at the
intersection. Motorists
traveling along the Route 6
four lane arterial road are
approaching the intersection
at speeds in the vicinity of 40
MPH or more. The study
recommended additional time
to the yellow/all-red
clearance interval for the
Route 6 approaches and
additional speed enforcement
to address the high number of
red light violations.
Route 6 @ Brayton Point Road, Somerset
1994 - 1996
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GAR Highway (Route 6) @ Lees River Avenue in Somerset - This intersection was studied in
1998. There were 6 red-light-running crashes out of a total 35 (17%) during the 1994 through
1996 study period. As with the Route 6 @ Brayton Point Road intersection, motorists are
traveling along Route 6 at speeds in the vicinity of 40 MPH or more. The study recommended
additional time to the yellow/all-red clearance interval for the Route 6 approaches and additional
speed enforcement.
Broadway (Route 138) @ East
Brittania Street in Taunton Studied in 2001, this intersection
had 19 red-light-running
collisions out of 36 total crashes
(53%) during the 1997 through
1999 study period. A review of
the crash reports revealed that
most red-light-running violations
involved the Broadway
approaches to the intersection.
The speed of traffic on Broadway
was also found to be a factor. The
study recommended an increase to
the yellow/all-red signal timing at
the end of the green phase for the
Broadway approaches to help
decrease the incidence of redlight-running crashes.
Red-Light-Running Crashes
Broadway @ East Brittania St., Taunton
1997 - 1999
Broadway (Route 138) @ Washington Street in Taunton - Studied in 2001, this intersection
had 7 red-light-running collisions out of 34 total crashes (21%) during the 1997 through 1999
study period. A review of the crash reports revealed that most red-light-running violations
involved the Broadway approaches to the intersection. The speed of traffic on Broadway was
also found to be a factor. The study recommended an increase to the yellow/all-red signal timing
at the end of the green phase for the Broadway approaches.
Summer Street (Route 140) @ Spring Street & Church Green - Studied in 2001, this
intersection had 39 total crashes during the 1997 through 1999 study period, 8 of which were due
to red-light-running. The traffic signal, although designed as an actuated system, now works in a
pretimed mode because the equipment was never updated through years of roadway repairs. The
current timing provides 4 seconds of yellow/all-red but the original signal permit specifies 5
seconds. The study recommended upgrading the signal system and adjusting the clearance time
to its original design.
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Dean Street (Route 44) @
Longmeadow Road & Gordon
Owen Riverway in Taunton Studied in 2001, this
intersection had 76 crashes
during the 1997 through 1999
study period. Most were rearend type collisions. Red-lightrunning accounted for 14
crashes or 18% of the total.
This intersection has a wide
layout, and during off-peak
periods it frequently has
motorists increasing their
speed as they approach the
intersection trying to beat the
light. Adjustments to the
yellow/all-red clearance timing
were recommended.
Red-Light-Running Crashes
Dean/Owen/Longmeadow, Taunton
1997 - 1999
Weir Street (Route 138) @ Main Street (Route 44) & Taunton Green in Taunton - A study of
traffic operations around the Taunton Green was conducted in 2002. This intersection had 9 redlight-running collisions out of 31 total crashes (29%) during the 1997 through 1999 study period.
Congestion is the primary issue at the intersection and throughout the four intersections that
comprise the Taunton Green. Significant changes to traffic patterns have been recommended
and, in the interim, pavement marking improvements have recently been added.
Weir Street (Route 138) @ High Street in Taunton - Studied in 2001, the intersection had 12
collisions due to red-light-running out of 34 total crashes (35%). Nearly all of those red light
violations involved the westbound motorist. A slight increase in the yellow/all-red clearance
interval was recommended for the High Street (eastbound & westbound) approaches to help
alleviate the problem.
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Conclusions and Recommendations
The expeditious implementation of improvements at the 21 intersections listed in the previous
section of this report - During the 2001 study period there were 330 total crashes at these 22
intersections, 119 of those crashes (36%) were due to red-light-running.
The improvements recommended include increased police enforcement; improved signal
visibility; modifications to traffic signal timing including additional yellow/all-red clearance
intervals; and full reconstruction of the intersection.
Conduct detailed studies of the other intersections and corridors (listed in tables 3 and 4) that
are found to have a high incidence of red-light-running collisions - Detailed studies will
reveal reoccurring circumstances of all crashes over the most recent three year period to
determine which measures can be implemented to address the problem. The studies will
consider the factors related to each crash including vehicle characteristics (such as defective
equipment), weather conditions, time of day, driver behavior (such as driving under the
influence), and intersection design and operational characteristics. Measures to mitigate redlight-running can include education, enforcement, and engineering improvements.
SRPEDD will conduct a detailed safety study of the Huttleston Avenue (Route 6) corridor in
Fairhaven. The selection of this corridor is based on the finding that three of the eight signalized
intersections along the corridor have a high incidence of red-light-running crashes. It is also
important to note that the Fairhaven Police Department has expressed a strong desire to
investigate high crash rates in the community, and a commitment to increase enforcement efforts
where appropriate.
Continue the cooperative relationship between SRPEDD and local police departments These relationships have been vital in our efforts to compile accurate data to identify high crash
locations. It is equally important as a means of gaining access to crash records that are needed to
determine the specific problems on our road network and to implement measures to correct those
problems.
A consistent commitment on the part of local police departments to target red-light-running
enforcement - This effort, in certain locations, could also include speed enforcement on the
approaches to important signalized intersections along major corridors Enforcement is a vital
tool that, if conducted throughout the region, will send a message to motorists that running a red
light will not be tolerated in southeastern Massachusetts.
Support for Massachusetts’ Legislative approval of Red-Light Camera enforcement - The
Regional Transportation Plan has expressed support for legislation that allows for installation of
red-light-running cameras and remote ticketing in Massachusetts.
Howard County, Maryland experienced an 18% to 44% reduction in crashes at 24 intersections
following the installation of cameras. In Washington, D.C., annual fatalities at intersections
went from 16 (prior to red-light-camera installation) to two per year after cameras were installed.
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Even so-called “dummy” cameras, equipment made to give motorists the illusion that a camera is
enforcing the red light, has been shown to lower the crash rate.
Furthermore, national polls have shown widespread support for red-light-cameras. In cities
without cameras, public support ranged from 72% (in Fresno, CA) to 82% (in Fort Lauderdale,
FL). In cities with cameras, public support ranged from 77% (in San Francisco) to 84% (in
Fairfax, VA). A 1998 Louis Harris Poll showed 65% of the public favored using the cameras.
One year later, 74% of the public expressed support.
The cost-effectiveness of camera surveillance should also be considered. It is much cheaper and
perhaps more efficient to install a network of cameras at appropriate intersections throughout the
region to enforce the law 24 hours a day, seven days per week than to devote valuable police
man-hours for the same task.
Previous efforts to implement red light enforcement in Massachusetts have failed. Typically the
argument against passage has involved invasion of privacy; presumption of innocence until
proven guilty; and concern over misuse of ticketing as a revenue source. The “invasion of
privacy” issue could be addressed by photographing the license plate only, avoiding a
photograph of vehicle occupants. The “presumption of innocence” is addressed by photographic
evidence. If photography clearly depicts the vehicle and registration number, and the equipment
is verified as in proper calibration, the burden of proof appears to support the prosecution.
Misuse of the cameras as a source of revenue has been cited, and perhaps correctly, in localities
where insufficient yellow time encourages red light violations. This can be avoided by including
adequate yellow/all red signal time calibrated to the posted speed limit of the approach plus five
miles per hour.
Realistically, with today’s sophisticated equipment, a motorist who is photographed or
videotaped running a red light has indeed committed an illegal and extremely dangerous act.
Past experience clearly indicates that cameras significantly lower the crash rate at signalized
intersections and more importantly, reduce those collisions that result in maximum costs and
human suffering. It is time for Massachusetts to legislate the use of red light running camera
technology.
Development of a program to educate the public on the dangers of running red lights - This
includes the publication of the intersections listed in this report to alert motorists of the danger at
those locations. It can also include a public relations campaign to explain the dangers of redlight-running and the costs to motorists due to added police enforcement.
13
Appendix A
“Red-Light-Running” Crashes
at 305 Signalized Intersections
in Southeastern Massachusetts – 2001
(sorted by Community)
2001
'RED-LIGHT-RUNNING'
Crashes
(All Signalized Intersections - Sorted by Community)
City/
Town Intersection
2001
Red Light
% Ran
Total
Running
Red Light
Persons
Crashes
Crashes
Crashes
Injured
ATT
Bank St. / Park St. / Railroad Ave.
7
1
14%
0
ATT
County St. (Rte 123) / Wall St.
3
1
33%
0
ATT
County St. (Rte 123) / Thatcher St. (Rte 123)
6
2
33%
2
ATT
Highland Ave. (Rte.123) / Newport Ave. / Route 1A Connector
8
2
25%
3
ATT
Newport Ave. (Rte 1A) / Pitas Ave. / Carleton St.
15
3
20%
0
ATT
Newport Ave. / West St. (Rte 123) / Orr St.
8
2
25%
1
ATT
North Main St.- South Main St. (Rte 152) / County St. - Park St. (Rte 123)
7
2
29%
2
ATT
North Main St.(Rte 152) / Toner Blvd.
5
0
0%
0
ATT
Pleasant St. (Rte 123) / Emory (Rte 118)
6
3
50%
0
ATT
Pleasant St. (Rte 123) / Forest St.
8
2
25%
0
ATT
Pleasant St. (Rte 123) / Starkey St.
5
0
0%
0
ATT
Pleasant St. (Rte 123) / Union St. / Park St. (Rte 118)
3
1
33%
0
ATT
South Main St. (Rte 152) / Locust St.
5
3
60%
3
ATT
South Main St. / Maple St. / Olive St.
23
16
70%
18
ATT
Washington St. (Rte 1) / Brown St.
7
0
0%
0
ATT
Washington St. (Rte 1) / East Bacon St.
3
1
33%
1
ATT
Washington St. (Rte 1) / Highland Ave. (Rte 123)
25
11
44%
7
ATT
Washington St. (Rte 1) / May St.
26
8
31%
10
ATT
Washington St. (Rte 1) / Mendon Rd. / Baltic St.
7
2
29%
0
ATT
Washington St. (Rte 1) / Route 1A Connector
5
0
0%
0
CAR
Main St (Rte 58) @ Purchase St / Silva St
4
1
25%
2
CAR
North Main St (Rte 58) @ Plymouth St (Rte 44)
3
0
0%
0
CAR
North Main St (Rte 58) @ Shaw's Plaza (#3 N Main)
0
0
0%
0
DART Allen St. / Slocum Rd.
5
0
0%
0
DART Cross Rd. / Wall Mart / Toys R Us / AC Moore
1
1
100%
1
DART Dartmouth St. / Cove Rd. / Garfield St.
2
1
50%
0
DART Dartmouth St. / Rogers St.
2
1
50%
0
DART Faunce Corner Rd. / Ann & Hope Dr.
7
3
43%
1
DART Faunce Corner Rd. / Cross Rd. / Faunce Corner Crossing
6
2
33%
2
DART Faunce Corner Rd. / Mall (Pier 1) / Best Buy
1
0
0%
0
DART GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Brandt Ave. / Dartmouth Town Center (Home Depot/Wen
9
3
33%
3
DART GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Cross Rd.
10
1
10%
0
DART GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Dartmouth Mall Drive / Outback
14
4
29%
5
DART GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Faunce Corner Rd. / Old Westport Rd.
11
4
36%
4
DART GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Reed Rd.
7
3
43%
1
DART GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Slocum Rd.
7
1
14%
0
DART GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Summit Ave. / Jughandle
5
3
60%
0
DART GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Tucker Rd. / Champion Terrace (State Police)
2
3
1
33%
DIG
Somerset Ave. (Rte. 138) / Center St.
3
0
0%
0
FAIR
Alden Rd. / Bridge St.
14
2
14%
4
FAIR
Bridge St. / Mill Rd.
1
0
0%
0
FAIR
Bridge St. / Route 240
12
1
8%
1
FAIR
Howland Rd. / Adams St.
6
2
33%
0
FAIR
Howland Rd. / Main St.
10
0
0%
0
FAIR
Huttleston Ave. (Rte 6) / Adams St.
4
0
0%
0
FAIR
Huttleston Ave. (Rte 6) / Alden Rd.
15
3
20%
2
FAIR
Huttleston Ave. (Rte 6) / Bridge St.
13
1
8%
0
FAIR
Huttleston Ave. (Rte 6) / Green St.
11
4
36%
6
FAIR
Huttleston Ave. (Rte 6) / Holcomb St.
7
2
29%
2
FAIR
Huttleston Ave. (Rte 6) / Main St.
21
2
10%
3
FAIR
Huttleston Ave. (Rte 6) / Middle St.
5
3
60%
2
FAIR
Huttleston Ave. (Rte 6) / Route 240 / Sconticut Neck Rd.
18
2
11%
4
FR
Bedford St. / Quarry St.
5
1
20%
0
FR
Bedford St. / Robeson St. / 13th St.
9
2
22%
0
FR
Bedford St. / Rock St. / Third St.
15
4
27%
2
FR
Bedford St. / Troy St. / High St.
14
9
64%
14
FR
Brayton Ave / Eastern Ave (Rte 6) / Martine St (Rte 6) / Fr Devalle
10
2
20%
0
FR
Brayton Ave. / Jefferson St.
10
4
40%
1
FR
Brayton Ave. / Rodman St.
6
1
17%
1
FR
Brayton Ave. / Route 24 NB Ramp
12
1
8%
0
FR
Brayton Ave. / Route 24 SB Ramp
9
0
0%
0
FR
Brightman St. / Davol St. NB (Lindsey St)
16
0
0%
0
FR
Brightman St. / Davol St. SB
7
2
29%
0
FR
Brightman St. / Route 79 SB Off Ramp
16
1
6%
0
1 of 5
2001
'RED-LIGHT-RUNNING'
Crashes
(All Signalized Intersections - Sorted by Community)
City/
Town Intersection
2001
Red Light
% Ran
Total
Running
Red Light
Persons
Crashes
Crashes
Crashes
Injured
0
FR
Broadway / Columbia St.
13
1
8%
FR
Broadway / Middle St.
9
2
22%
5
FR
Columbia St. / Milliken Blvd. / Washington St.
9
1
11%
0
FR
East Main St. / Slade St.
0
0
0%
0
FR
Eastern Ave (Rte 6) / Bedford St.
8
4
50%
7
FR
Eastern Ave (Rte 6) / County St.
5
1
20%
1
FR
Eastern Ave (Rte 6) / N.Eastern / New Boston Rd.
9
3
33%
0
FR
Eastern Ave (Rte 6) / Pleasant St.
6
0
0%
0
FR
Eastern Ave. (Rte 6) / Locust St.
15
11
73%
11
FR
Globe St. / East Main St.
6
0
0%
0
FR
Highland Ave. / Wilson Rd.
5
1
20%
1
FR
Mariano Bishop Blvd. / William S. Canning Blvd.
0
0
0%
0
FR
Mariano Bishop Blvd. / Amity St.
2
1
50%
1
FR
Marion Bishop Blvd. / Newton St.
2
2
100%
1
FR
Milliken Blvd. / Durfee St. / Central St.
10
5
50%
1
FR
New Boston Rd. / Robeson St.
8
3
38%
3
FR
North Main St. / South Main St. / Bedford St. / Central St.
3
0
0%
0
FR
Oak Grove Ave. / Locust St.
2
0
0%
0
FR
Pleasant St. / County St. / Quarry St.
18
5
28%
1
FR
Pleasant St. / Seneca Dr. / Troy St.
2
1
50%
0
FR
Plymouth Ave / Second St / Niagra St / Manton
9
0
0%
0
FR
Plymouth Ave. / Globe St.
14
1
7%
0
FR
Plymouth Ave. / I-195 EB Ramps
16
3
19%
0
FR
Plymouth Ave. / I-195 WB Ramps
14
4
29%
0
FR
Plymouth Ave. / Peckham St.
14
4
29%
2
FR
Plymouth Ave. / Pleasant St. / 12th St.
9
4
44%
2
FR
Plymouth Ave. / Pleasant St. / 13th St.
9
1
11%
0
FR
Plymouth Ave. / Rodman St.
48
11
23%
2
FR
Plymouth Ave. / Stafford Rd.
5
0
0%
0
FR
Plymouth Ave. / Tecumseh St. / Lyon St.
17
2
12%
1
FR
President Ave. / Davol St. North
22
19
86%
0
FR
President Ave. / Davol St. South
9
1
11%
0
FR
President Ave. / Elsbree St.
16
10
63%
7
FR
President Ave. / North Main St.
7
1
14%
1
FR
President Ave. / Robeson St.
8
6
75%
1
FR
Rhode Island Ave. / Mariano Bishop Blvd. / Tucker St.
11
5
45%
0
FR
Rhode Island Ave. / Plymouth Ave. / Slade St. / Laurel St.
6
1
17%
1
FR
Robeson St. / Locust St.
11
2
18%
0
FR
Robeson St. / Stanley St.
2
0
0%
0
FR
Rodman St. / Second St.
5
2
40%
2
FR
South Main St. / Dwelly St.
7
5
71%
1
FR
South Main St. / Globe St. / Broadway (Globe 4 Corners)
10
0
0%
0
FR
South Main St. / King Philip St.
9
3
33%
2
FR
South Main St. / Middle St.
11
1
9%
2
FR
South Main St. / Pocasset St. / Sullivan
1
0
0%
0
FR
South Main St. / Rodman St. / Columbia St.
10
2
20%
0
FR
Stafford Rd. / Brayton Ave. / Winthrop St.
8
2
25%
0
FR
Sullivan St. / 3rd St.
3
2
67%
0
FR
William S. Canning Blvd. / Newton St. / Harbour Mall Ent.-Exit
0
12
2
17%
LAKE Bedford St.(Rte 18) / Main St.(Rte 105) / Precinct St.
9
2
22%
2
LAKE Bedford St.(Rte 18) / Rhode Island Rd. (Rte 79)
8
5
63%
6
MAN
Chauncy St (Rte 106) / Copeland Dr
18
13
72%
5
MAN
Chauncy St (Rte 106) / Forbes Blvd
5
3
60%
1
MAN
Chauncy St (Rte 106) / North Main St
17
6
35%
3
MAN
Chauncy St (Rte 106) / Route 140
12
4
33%
6
MAN
Copeland Dr. / School St. / West St.
1
0
0%
0
MAN
East St. (Rte106) / Franklin St.
4
0
0%
0
MAN
North Main St. / East St. / West St.
5
2
40%
0
MAN
Pratt St (Rte 106) / Hope St.
3
1
33%
0
MAN
Route 140 / School St.
11
2
18%
4
MAN
Route 140 / West St.
3
1
33%
0
MAR
Wareham Rd / Mill St (Rte 6) @ Front St (Rte 105)
4
2
50%
0
MAR
Wareham Rd. (Rte 6) / Point Rd.
4
0
0%
0
6
3
50%
1
MATT County Rd (Rte 6) @ North St
2 of 5
2001
'RED-LIGHT-RUNNING'
Crashes
(All Signalized Intersections - Sorted by Community)
2001
Red Light
% Ran
Total
Running
Red Light
Persons
Crashes
Crashes
Crashes
Injured
MATT County Rd/Fairhaven Rd (Rte 6) @ Main St
2
0
0%
0
MIDD Bedford St (Rte 18/28) @ Plymouth St
1
0
0%
0
MIDD Route 44 @ Everett St
7
0
0%
0
MIDD Route 44 @ Old Centre St
12
1
8%
1
MIDD Route 44 @ Plymouth St
9
0
0%
0
MIDD Route 44 @ Plympton St (Rte 105) / East Main St (Rte 105)
4
1
25%
1
MIDD Wareham / Center St @ North Main St (Rte 105) / South Main St (Rte 105)
2
0
0%
0
MIDD West Grove / East Grove St (Rte 28) @ South Main St (Rte 105)
9
2
22%
2
MIDD West Grove St (Rte 28) @ Anderson Ave.
11
1
9%
0
3
City/
Town Intersection
NA
E. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Chestnut St.
15
8
53%
NA
E. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Elm St.
15
5
33%
1
NA
E. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Elmwood St.
8
3
38%
1
NA
E. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Fisher St.
4
1
25%
1
NA
E. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Orne St.
4
1
25%
0
NA
E. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Stop & Shop Entrance
2
1
50%
0
NA
Elm St. / Mount Hope St.
4
0
0%
0
NA
Francis Kelly Blvd. / Landry Ave.
3
0
0%
0
NA
S. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Emerald Sq. Mall No. Driveway
13
1
8%
0
NA
S. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Emerald Sq. Mall So. Driveway
NA
S. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Allen Ave. West / Fashion Crossing
8
0
0%
0
NA
S. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Draper St.
10
4
40%
2
NA
S. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Wal Mart Site Dr.
3
0
0%
0
NA
S. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Whipple St. / Cinema Driveway
1
1
100%
0
NA
S. Washington St. (Rte 1)Cumberland Ave.
7
4
57%
1
NA
S. Washington St. (Rte 1A) / E. Washington St. (Rte 1)/ Hoppin Hill Rd. (Rte 120)
11
2
18%
0
NA
S. Washington St. (Rte 1A) / N. Washington St. / Elm St. / Richards Ave.
7
1
14%
0
NA
Toner Blvd. / Commonwealth Ave
0
0
0%
0
NA
Toner Blvd. / Triboro Plaza
1
0
0%
0
NB
Acushnet Ave. / Ashley Blvd. / Belair St.
10
4
40%
1
NB
Acushnet Ave. / Coggeshall St. / JFK Highway NB (Rte 18)
11
2
18%
2
NB
Acushnet Ave. / Nash Rd.
8
1
13%
0
NB
Acushnet Ave. / Philips Rd.
11
5
45%
3
NB
Acushnet Ave. / Sawyer St.
11
1
9%
0
NB
Acushnet Ave. / Tarkiln Hill Rd.
8
4
50%
1
NB
Acushnet Ave. / Wood St.
2
0
0%
0
NB
Allen St. / Cottage St.
2
1
50%
0
NB
Allen St. / County St. / Wing St.
4
0
0%
0
NB
Allen St. / Rockdale Ave.
6
4
67%
0
NB
Ashley Blvd. (Rte 18) / Coggeshall St. / JFK Higway SB (Rte 18)
24
9
38%
5
NB
Ashley Blvd. (Rte 18) / Tarkiln Hill Rd.
15
5
33%
4
NB
Ashley Blvd. / Deane St.
3
3
100%
0
NB
Ashley Blvd. / Nash Rd.
5
0
0%
0
NB
Ashley Blvd. / Sawyer St.
5
2
40%
1
NB
Belleville Ave. / Coggeshall St.
16
3
19%
5
NB
Brock Ave. / Cove Rd. / Rodney French Blvd.
6
1
17%
0
NB
Brownell Ave. / Hawthorn St.
3
1
33%
1
NB
Brownell Ave. / Kempton St. / Route 6 / Route 140
30
11
37%
4
NB
Church St. / Nash Rd.
6
1
17%
1
NB
Church St. / Tarkiln Hill Rd.
7
3
43%
3
NB
Coggeshall St. / County St.
4
2
50%
2
NB
Cottage St. / Hawthorn St.
2
2
100%
5
NB
Cottage St. / Kempton St. (Rte 6)
4
3
75%
4
NB
Cottage St. / Mill St.
5
3
60%
3
NB
Cottage St. / North St.
3
3
100%
1
NB
County St. / Cove Rd.
3
0
0%
0
NB
County St. / Elm St.
4
2
50%
1
NB
County St. / Kempton St. (Rte 6)
6
4
67%
5
NB
County St. / Mill St. (Rte 6)
14
9
64%
5
NB
County St. / Rivet St.
6
3
50%
1
NB
County St. / Union St.
7
1
14%
1
NB
Cove Rd. / Crapo St.
5
1
20%
1
NB
Cove Rd. / Orchard St. / Rockdale Ave.
12
3
25%
0
NB
Cove St. / Rodney French Blvd. / JFK Highway
11
2
18%
2
NB
Dartmouth St. / Rockdale Ave.
12
2
17%
0
3 of 5
2001
'RED-LIGHT-RUNNING'
Crashes
(All Signalized Intersections - Sorted by Community)
City/
Town Intersection
2001
Red Light
% Ran
Total
Running
Red Light
Persons
Crashes
Crashes
Crashes
Injured
NB
Deane St. / Purchase St.
7
0
0%
0
NB
Hathaway Rd. / Shawmut Ave.
12
2
17%
0
NB
Hawthorn St. / Rockdale Ave.
8
1
13%
0
NB
Hillman St. / Purchase St.
4
0
0%
0
NB
JFK Highway / Elm St.
17
1
6%
1
NB
JFK Highway / Mac Arthur Dr. / Union St.
18
1
6%
0
NB
JFK Highway / Potomska St.
9
5
56%
0
NB
Kempton / Mill / Pleasant / Route 6 / Purchase / Sixth (Octopus)
9
1
11%
0
NB
Kempton St. / Rockdale Ave.
10
3
30%
1
NB
Kings Hwy. / Fieldstone Marketplace Dr.
8
0
0%
0
NB
Kings Hwy. / Kings Plaza Dr. / Stop & Shop Dr.
6
2
33%
1
NB
Kings Hwy. / Route 140 NB Ramps
8
2
25%
0
NB
Mt. Pleasant St. / Nash Rd.
4
0
0%
0
NB
Union St. / Purchase St.
3
1
33%
0
NB
Union St. / Pleasant St.
5
2
40%
2
NB
Union St. / S. Sixth St.
3
2
67%
3
NB
Union St. / Second St.
1
0
0%
0
0
NO
East Main & West Main (Rte 123) / Mansfield & Taunton (Rte 140)
14
2
14%
PLA
East & West Bacon St (Rte 106) @ South St (Rte 1A)
3
1
33%
0
PLA
East Bacon St (Rte 106) @ Washington St (Rte 1)
2
0
0%
0
PLA
Messenger St (Rte 106) @ Taunton S. (Rte 152)
7
4
57%
1
PLA
Taunton St (Rte 152) @ Washington St (Rte 1)
12
0
0%
0
RAY
Broadway (Rte 138) / Carver St.
7
0
0%
0
RAY
Broadway (Rte 138) / Elm St.
3
0
0%
0
RAY
Broadway (Rte 138) / MarketBasket Plaza
1
0
0%
0
RAY
Route 44 / Ames (Bernie & Phils) Shopping Center / Shaw's
4
0
0%
0
RAY
Route 44 / Orchard St.
21
4
19%
1
RAY
Route 44 / Paramount Dr. West / Walmart
7
3
43%
3
RAY
Route 44 / South St. West
17
6
35%
0
RAY
Route 44 / Stop & Shop - Big Value Plazas
0
0
0%
0
REH
Winthrop St (Rte 44) @ Bay State Rd / Anawan St (Rte 118)
12
3
25%
2
REH
Winthrop St (Rte 44) @ New St
5
4
80%
2
SEEK Brook St. (Rte 15) / Newman Ave. (Rte 152)
2
0
0%
0
SEEK Fall River Ave. (Rte 114A) / County St.
16
2
13%
0
SEEK Fall River Ave. (Rte 114A) / I-195 EB
11
1
9%
0
SEEK Fall River Ave. (Rte 6) / Commerce Way / Seekonk Square
21
5
24%
4
SEEK Fall River Ave. (Rte 6) / School St. / Anthony St.
5
1
20%
0
SEEK Fall River Ave. (Rte 6) / Warren Ave.
5
1
20%
2
SEEK Fall River Ave. (Rte 114A) / I-195 WB
SEEK Fall River Ave. / Office Max Square / Fantasyland
0
0
0%
0
SEEK Highland Ave. (Rte 6) / Ann & Hope / Stop & Shop / Alperts
5
1
20%
0
SEEK Highland Ave. (Rte 6) / Fall River Ave. (Rte 114A)
14
2
14%
0
SEEK Highland Ave. / Progress St. / Seekonk Crossing / Home Depot
9
2
22%
0
SEEK Highland Ave. / Seekonk Plaza / Bobs / Pier 1
1
1
100%
0
SEEK Highland Ave.(Rte 6) / Mink St. (Rte 114A) / Sams Club
10
7
70%
3
SEEK Newman Ave / Central Ave / Pine St (Bakers Corner)
15
0
0%
0
SEEK Taunton Ave. (Rte 44) / Arcade Ave.
8
2
25%
1
SEEK Taunton Ave. (Rte 44) / Fall River Ave. (Rte 114A)
19
4
21%
2
SOM
Brayton Ave. / Read Rd.
6
1
17%
2
SOM
County St. (Rte 138) / Buffington St.
5
1
20%
0
SOM
County St. (Rte 138) / Read St. / Riverside Ave.
10
2
20%
0
SOM
County St. / Wood St.
5
0
0%
0
SOM
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Brayton Ave.
9
1
11%
0
SOM
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Brayton Point Rd.
24
8
33%
6
SOM
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Home Depot
1
1
100%
0
SOM
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Lees River Ave.
9
3
33%
1
SOM
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Riverside Ave. (Rte 103 &138) /Brightman St Bridge
17
3
18%
0
SOM
Wilbur Ave. (Rte 103) / Brayton Point Rd.
11
3
27%
3
SOM
Wilbur Ave. (Rte 103) / Lees River Ave
16
5
31%
1
2
SWAN GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Gardner's Neck Rd.
6
2
33%
SWAN GAR Highway (Rte 6) / J.Reynolds Rd. & Market St. (Rte 136)
31
10
32%
5
SWAN GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Maple Ave.
16
5
31%
2
SWAN GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Swansea Mall Dr. (Rte 118)
28
5
18%
4
SWAN Main St. / Gardner's Neck Rd./ Hortonville
0
0
0%
0
4 of 5
2001
'RED-LIGHT-RUNNING'
Crashes
(All Signalized Intersections - Sorted by Community)
2001
Red Light
% Ran
Total
Running
Red Light
Persons
Crashes
Crashes
Crashes
Injured
SWAN Swansea Mall Dr. / Swansea Mall
13
6
46%
0
SWAN Wilbur Ave.(Rte 103) / Macomber Ave.
0
0
0%
0
SWAN Wilbur Ave.(Rte 103) / Pearse Rd.
6
2
33%
0
City/
Town Intersection
TAUN Broadway (Rte 138) / East Britannia St.
7
3
43%
0
TAUN Broadway (Rte 138) / Purchase St.
9
5
56%
2
TAUN Broadway (Rte 138) / Washington St.
24
10
42%
3
TAUN Broadway (Rte 138) / Washington St. / St. Mary's Sq.
1
0
0%
0
TAUN Church Green / Spring St. / Summer St (Rte 140)
15
5
33%
2
TAUN County St. (Rte 140) / Hart St.
20
2
10%
2
TAUN County St. (Rte 140) / Taunton Depot Dr.
5
0
0%
0
TAUN County St./ Rte 140 SB Ramp / Galleria Mall Dr
3
1
33%
0
TAUN Court St. / Washington St.
9
1
11%
0
TAUN Dean St. (Rte 44) / Arlington St.
5
0
0%
0
TAUN Dean St. (Rte 44) / Dean St. (Rte 104)
6
1
17%
0
TAUN Dean St. (Rte 44) / Longmeadow Rd. / Owen Riverway
22
2
9%
4
TAUN High St / Weir St (Rte 138)
15
7
47%
3
TAUN Main St. & Church Green (Rte 44) / Summer St. (Rte 140) / Union St
1
0
0%
0
TAUN Myles Standish Industrial Park Rd. / Bay St. / Northwoods Rd.
2
0
0%
0
TAUN Route 140 / Route 24 NB Ramps
10
0
0%
0
TAUN Route 140 / Route 24 SB Ramps
31
1
3%
0
TAUN Somerset Ave. / First St.
1
0
0%
0
TAUN Somerset St. / Weir St. / Bow St.
8
0
0%
0
TAUN Stevens St / Rte 140 NB Ramps / Galleria Mall Dr
9
4
44%
4
TAUN Washington St. / Oak St. / Tremont St.
7
2
29%
0
TAUN Weir St (Rte 138) / Taunton Green / Main St.
7
3
43%
0
TAUN Winthrop St. (Rte 44) / High St.
12
5
42%
1
TAUN Winthrop St. (Rte 44) / Highland St.
8
1
13%
0
TAUN Winthrop St. (Rte 44) / Warner Blvd.
8
1
13%
0
WARE Cranberry Hwy (Rte 28) / County Rd. (Rte 58)
1
0
0%
0
WARE Cranberry Hwy (Rte 28) / Route 25 Connector
0
0
0%
0
WARE Cranberry Hwy (Rte 28) / Tremont Rd.
1
1
100%
0
WARE Cranberry Hwy (Rte 6 & 28) / Cranberry Plaza
0
0
0%
0
WARE Cranberry Hwy (Rte 6 & 28) / Depot St.
3
2
67%
4
WARE Cranberry Hwy (Rte 6 & 28) / Glen Charlie Rd.
1
0
0%
0
WARE Cranberry Hwy (Rte 6 & 28) @ Walmart
3
0
0%
0
WARE Marion Rd. (Rte 6) / High St.
3
2
67%
1
WARE Sandwich Rd. (Rte 6) / E.Wareham Bypass
0
0
0%
0
WARE Sandwich Rd. (Rte 6) / Narrows Rd. (Agawam River )
0
0
0%
0
WARE Sawyer Rd (Rte 6 & 28) / Sandy Pond Rd / Main Ave
4
0
0%
0
WARE Sawyer Rd. (Rte 6 & 28) / Main Ave.
0
0
0%
0
WARE Sawyer Rd. (Rte 6 & 28) / Onset Ave. / Jefferson Shores Rd.
3
2
67%
0
WSTP American Legion Hwy (Rte 177) / Sanford Rd.
1
1
100%
1
WSTP Route 88 / Briggs Rd
2
2
100%
1
WSTP Route 88 / Charlotte White Rd
0
0
0%
0
WSTP Route 88 / Drift Rd
1
0
0%
0
WSTP Route 88 / Hix Bridge Rd
3
0
0%
0
WSTP Route 88 / Old County Rd
1
0
0%
0
WSTP State Rd (Rte 6) / Sanford Rd.
17
6
35%
2
WSTP State Rd (Rte 6) @ Gifford Rd / Davis Rd
2
0
0%
0
5 of 5
Appendix B
92 Signalized Intersections
in Southeastern Massachusetts
with a Minimum of 3
“Red-Light-Running” Crashes
in 2001
(sorted by Total RLR type Crashes)
2001 'Red Light Running' Crashes
(Minimum of 3 Red Light Running Crashes in 2001 - Sorted by Total)
City/
Town Intersection
2001
Red Light
% Ran
Total
Running
Red Light
Persons
Crashes
Crashes
Crashes
Injured
FR
President Ave. / Davol St. North
22
19
86%
0
ATT
South Main St. / Maple St. / Olive St.
23
16
70%
18
MAN
Chauncy St (Rte 106) / Copeland Dr
18
13
72%
5
FR
Eastern Ave. (Rte 6) / Locust St.
15
11
73%
11
ATT
Washington St. (Rte 1) / Highland Ave. (Rte 123)
25
11
44%
7
NB
Brownell Ave. / Kempton St. / Route 6 / Route 140
30
11
37%
4
FR
Plymouth Ave. / Rodman St.
48
11
23%
2
FR
President Ave. / Elsbree St.
16
10
63%
7
TAUN
Broadway (Rte 138) / Washington St.
24
10
42%
3
SWAN
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / J.Reynolds Rd. & Market St. (Rte 136)
31
10
32%
5
FR
Bedford St. / Troy St. / High St.
14
9
64%
14
NB
County St. / Mill St. (Rte 6)
14
9
64%
5
NB
Ashley Blvd. (Rte 18) / Coggeshall St. / JFK Higway SB (Rte 18)
24
9
38%
5
NA
E. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Chestnut St.
15
8
53%
3
SOM
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Brayton Point Rd.
24
8
33%
6
ATT
Washington St. (Rte 1) / May St.
26
8
31%
10
SEEK
Highland Ave.(Rte 6) / Mink St. (Rte 114A) / Sams Club
10
7
70%
3
TAUN
High St / Weir St (Rte 138)
15
7
47%
3
President Ave. / Robeson St.
8
6
75%
1
FR
SWAN
Swansea Mall Dr. / Swansea Mall
13
6
46%
0
MAN
Chauncy St (Rte 106) / North Main St
17
6
35%
3
RAY
Route 44 / South St. West
17
6
35%
0
State Rd (Rte 6) / Sanford Rd.
17
6
35%
2
South Main St. / Dwelly St.
7
5
71%
1
WSTP
FR
LAKE
Bedford St.(Rte 18) / Rhode Island Rd. (Rte 79)
8
5
63%
6
JFK Highway / Potomska St.
9
5
56%
0
Broadway (Rte 138) / Purchase St.
9
5
56%
2
Milliken Blvd. / Durfee St. / Central St.
10
5
50%
1
FR
Rhode Island Ave. / Mariano Bishop Blvd. / Tucker St.
11
5
45%
0
NB
Acushnet Ave. / Philips Rd.
11
5
45%
3
Winthrop St. (Rte 44) / High St.
12
5
42%
1
NA
E. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Elm St.
15
5
33%
1
NB
Ashley Blvd. (Rte 18) / Tarkiln Hill Rd.
15
5
33%
4
TAUN
Church Green / Spring St. / Summer St (Rte 140)
15
5
33%
2
SOM
Wilbur Ave. (Rte 103) / Lees River Ave
16
5
31%
1
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Maple Ave.
16
5
31%
2
NB
TAUN
FR
TAUN
SWAN
Pleasant St. / County St. / Quarry St.
18
5
28%
1
SEEK
FR
Fall River Ave. (Rte 6) / Commerce Way / Seekonk Square
21
5
24%
4
SWAN
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Swansea Mall Dr. (Rte 118)
28
5
18%
4
Winthrop St (Rte 44) @ New St
5
4
80%
2
NB
Allen St. / Rockdale Ave.
6
4
67%
0
NB
County St. / Kempton St. (Rte 6)
6
4
67%
5
NA
S. Washington St. (Rte 1)Cumberland Ave.
7
4
57%
1
REH
PLA
Messenger St (Rte 106) @ Taunton S. (Rte 152)
7
4
57%
1
FR
Eastern Ave (Rte 6) / Bedford St.
8
4
50%
7
NB
Acushnet Ave. / Tarkiln Hill Rd.
8
4
50%
1
FR
Plymouth Ave. / Pleasant St. / 12th St.
9
4
44%
2
Stevens St / Rte 140 NB Ramps / Galleria Mall Dr
9
4
44%
4
TAUN
FR
Brayton Ave. / Jefferson St.
10
4
40%
1
NA
S. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Draper St.
10
4
40%
2
NB
Acushnet Ave. / Ashley Blvd. / Belair St.
10
4
40%
1
DART
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Faunce Corner Rd. / Old Westport Rd.
11
4
36%
4
FAIR
Huttleston Ave. (Rte 6) / Green St.
11
4
36%
6
MAN
Chauncy St (Rte 106) / Route 140
12
4
33%
6
DART
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Dartmouth Mall Drive / Outback
14
4
29%
5
Plymouth Ave. / I-195 WB Ramps
14
4
29%
0
FR
Plymouth Ave. / Peckham St.
14
4
29%
2
FR
Bedford St. / Rock St. / Third St.
15
4
27%
2
Taunton Ave. (Rte 44) / Fall River Ave. (Rte 114A)
19
4
21%
2
FR
SEEK
RAY
Route 44 / Orchard St.
21
4
19%
1
NB
Ashley Blvd. / Deane St.
3
3
100%
0
NB
Cottage St. / North St.
3
3
100%
1
NB
Cottage St. / Kempton St. (Rte 6)
4
3
75%
4
ATT
South Main St. (Rte 152) / Locust St.
5
3
60%
3
DART
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Summit Ave. / Jughandle
5
3
60%
0
FAIR
Huttleston Ave. (Rte 6) / Middle St.
5
3
60%
2
MAN
Chauncy St (Rte 106) / Forbes Blvd
5
3
60%
1
NB
Cottage St. / Mill St.
5
3
60%
3
ATT
Pleasant St. (Rte 123) / Emory (Rte 118)
6
3
50%
0
County Rd (Rte 6) @ North St
6
3
50%
1
County St. / Rivet St.
6
3
50%
1
DART
Faunce Corner Rd. / Ann & Hope Dr.
7
3
43%
1
DART
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Reed Rd.
7
3
43%
1
Church St. / Tarkiln Hill Rd.
7
3
43%
3
Route 44 / Paramount Dr. West / Walmart
7
3
43%
3
TAUN
Broadway (Rte 138) / East Britannia St.
7
3
43%
0
TAUN
Weir St (Rte 138) / Taunton Green / Main St.
7
3
43%
0
FR
New Boston Rd. / Robeson St.
8
3
38%
3
NA
E. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Elmwood St.
8
3
38%
1
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Brandt Ave. / Dartmouth Town Center (Home D
9
3
33%
3
FR
Eastern Ave (Rte 6) / N.Eastern / New Boston Rd.
9
3
33%
0
FR
South Main St. / King Philip St.
9
3
33%
2
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Lees River Ave.
9
3
33%
1
Kempton St. / Rockdale Ave.
10
3
30%
1
Wilbur Ave. (Rte 103) / Brayton Point Rd.
11
3
27%
3
Cove Rd. / Orchard St. / Rockdale Ave.
12
3
25%
0
REH
Winthrop St (Rte 44) @ Bay State Rd / Anawan St (Rte 118)
12
3
25%
2
ATT
Newport Ave. (Rte 1A) / Pitas Ave. / Carleton St.
15
3
20%
0
FAIR
Huttleston Ave. (Rte 6) / Alden Rd.
15
3
20%
2
MATT
NB
NB
RAY
DART
SOM
NB
SOM
NB
FR
Plymouth Ave. / I-195 EB Ramps
16
3
19%
0
NB
Belleville Ave. / Coggeshall St.
16
3
19%
5
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Riverside Ave. (Rte 103 &138) /Brightman St B
17
3
18%
0
SOM
Appendix C
92 Signalized Intersections
in Southeastern Massachusetts
with a Minimum of 3
“Red-Light-Running” Crashes
in 2001
(sorted by Community)
2001 'Red Light Running' Crashes
(Minimum of 3 Red Light Running Crashes in 2001 - Sorted by Community)
City/
Town Intersection
2001
Red Light
% Ran
Total
Running
Red Light
Persons
Crashes
Crashes
Crashes
Injured
ATT
Newport Ave. (Rte 1A) / Pitas Ave. / Carleton St.
15
3
20%
0
ATT
Pleasant St. (Rte 123) / Emory (Rte 118)
6
3
50%
0
ATT
South Main St. (Rte 152) / Locust St.
5
3
60%
3
ATT
South Main St. / Maple St. / Olive St.
23
16
70%
18
ATT
Washington St. (Rte 1) / Highland Ave. (Rte 123)
25
11
44%
7
ATT
Washington St. (Rte 1) / May St.
26
8
31%
10
DART
Faunce Corner Rd. / Ann & Hope Dr.
7
3
43%
1
DART
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Brandt Ave. / Dartmouth Town Ctr.
9
3
33%
3
DART
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Dartmouth Mall Drive / Outback
14
4
29%
5
DART
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Faunce Corner Rd. / Old Westport Rd.
11
4
36%
4
DART
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Reed Rd.
7
3
43%
1
DART
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Summit Ave. / Jughandle
5
3
60%
0
FAIR
Huttleston Ave. (Rte 6) / Alden Rd.
15
3
20%
2
FAIR
Huttleston Ave. (Rte 6) / Green St.
11
4
36%
6
FAIR
Huttleston Ave. (Rte 6) / Middle St.
5
3
60%
2
FR
Bedford St. / Rock St. / Third St.
15
4
27%
2
FR
Bedford St. / Troy St. / High St.
14
9
64%
14
FR
Brayton Ave. / Jefferson St.
10
4
40%
1
FR
Eastern Ave (Rte 6) / Bedford St.
8
4
50%
7
FR
Eastern Ave (Rte 6) / N.Eastern / New Boston Rd.
9
3
33%
0
FR
Eastern Ave. (Rte 6) / Locust St.
15
11
73%
11
FR
Milliken Blvd. / Durfee St. / Central St.
10
5
50%
1
FR
New Boston Rd. / Robeson St.
8
3
38%
3
FR
Pleasant St. / County St. / Quarry St.
18
5
28%
1
FR
Plymouth Ave. / I-195 EB Ramps
16
3
19%
0
FR
Plymouth Ave. / I-195 WB Ramps
14
4
29%
0
FR
Plymouth Ave. / Peckham St.
14
4
29%
2
FR
Plymouth Ave. / Pleasant St. / 12th St.
9
4
44%
2
FR
Plymouth Ave. / Rodman St.
48
11
23%
2
FR
President Ave. / Davol St. North
22
19
86%
0
FR
President Ave. / Elsbree St.
16
10
63%
7
FR
President Ave. / Robeson St.
8
6
75%
1
FR
Rhode Island Ave. / Mariano Bishop Blvd. / Tucker St.
11
5
45%
0
FR
South Main St. / Dwelly St.
7
5
71%
1
FR
South Main St. / King Philip St.
9
3
33%
2
LAKE
Bedford St.(Rte 18) / Rhode Island Rd. (Rte 79)
8
5
63%
6
MAN
Chauncy St (Rte 106) / Copeland Dr
18
13
72%
5
MAN
Chauncy St (Rte 106) / Forbes Blvd
5
3
60%
1
MAN
Chauncy St (Rte 106) / North Main St
17
6
35%
3
MAN
Chauncy St (Rte 106) / Route 140
12
4
33%
6
MATT
County Rd (Rte 6) @ North St
6
3
50%
1
NA
E. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Chestnut St.
15
8
53%
3
NA
E. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Elm St.
15
5
33%
1
NA
E. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Elmwood St.
8
3
38%
1
NA
S. Washington St. (Rte 1) / Draper St.
10
4
40%
2
NA
S. Washington St. (Rte 1)Cumberland Ave.
7
4
57%
1
NB
Acushnet Ave. / Ashley Blvd. / Belair St.
10
4
40%
1
NB
Acushnet Ave. / Philips Rd.
11
5
45%
3
NB
Acushnet Ave. / Tarkiln Hill Rd.
8
4
50%
1
NB
Allen St. / Rockdale Ave.
6
4
67%
0
NB
Ashley Blvd. (Rte 18) / Coggeshall St. / JFK Higway SB (Rte 18)
24
9
38%
5
NB
Ashley Blvd. (Rte 18) / Tarkiln Hill Rd.
15
5
33%
4
NB
Ashley Blvd. / Deane St.
3
3
100%
0
NB
Belleville Ave. / Coggeshall St.
16
3
19%
5
NB
Brownell Ave. / Kempton St. / Route 6 / Route 140
30
11
37%
4
NB
Church St. / Tarkiln Hill Rd.
7
3
43%
3
NB
Cottage St. / Kempton St. (Rte 6)
4
3
75%
4
NB
Cottage St. / Mill St.
5
3
60%
3
NB
Cottage St. / North St.
3
3
100%
1
NB
County St. / Kempton St. (Rte 6)
6
4
67%
5
NB
County St. / Mill St. (Rte 6)
14
9
64%
5
NB
County St. / Rivet St.
6
3
50%
1
NB
Cove Rd. / Orchard St. / Rockdale Ave.
12
3
25%
0
NB
JFK Highway / Potomska St.
9
5
56%
0
NB
Kempton St. / Rockdale Ave.
10
3
30%
1
PLA
Messenger St (Rte 106) @ Taunton S. (Rte 152)
7
4
57%
1
RAY
Route 44 / Orchard St.
21
4
19%
1
RAY
Route 44 / Paramount Dr. West / Walmart
7
3
43%
3
RAY
Route 44 / South St. West
17
6
35%
0
REH
Winthrop St (Rte 44) @ Bay State Rd / Anawan St (Rte 118)
12
3
25%
2
REH
Winthrop St (Rte 44) @ New St
5
4
80%
2
SEEK
Fall River Ave. (Rte 6) / Commerce Way / Seekonk Square
21
5
24%
4
SEEK
Highland Ave.(Rte 6) / Mink St. (Rte 114A) / Sams Club
10
7
70%
3
SEEK
Taunton Ave. (Rte 44) / Fall River Ave. (Rte 114A)
19
4
21%
2
SOM
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Brayton Point Rd.
24
8
33%
6
SOM
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Lees River Ave.
9
3
33%
1
SOM
GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Riverside Ave. (Rte 103 &138) /Brightman St B
17
3
18%
0
SOM
Wilbur Ave. (Rte 103) / Brayton Point Rd.
11
3
27%
3
SOM
Wilbur Ave. (Rte 103) / Lees River Ave
16
5
31%
1
SWAN GAR Highway (Rte 6) / J.Reynolds Rd. & Market St. (Rte 136)
31
10
32%
5
SWAN GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Maple Ave.
16
5
31%
2
SWAN GAR Highway (Rte 6) / Swansea Mall Dr. (Rte 118)
28
5
18%
4
SWAN Swansea Mall Dr. / Swansea Mall
13
6
46%
0
TAUN
Broadway (Rte 138) / East Britannia St.
7
3
43%
0
TAUN
Broadway (Rte 138) / Purchase St.
9
5
56%
2
TAUN
Broadway (Rte 138) / Washington St.
24
10
42%
3
TAUN
Church Green / Spring St. / Summer St (Rte 140)
15
5
33%
2
TAUN
High St / Weir St (Rte 138)
15
7
47%
3
TAUN
Stevens St / Rte 140 NB Ramps / Galleria Mall Dr
9
4
44%
4
TAUN
Weir St (Rte 138) / Taunton Green / Main St.
7
3
43%
0
TAUN
Winthrop St. (Rte 44) / High St.
12
5
42%
1
WSTP
State Rd (Rte 6) / Sanford Rd.
17
6
35%
2