ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
Route 2 (Mohawk Trail) / Colrain Road / Big Y Driveway
Cheapside Street / Hope Street
Turners Falls Road / Loomis Road
Town of Greenfield
July 2014
Prepared For:
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Prepared By:
Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
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Table of Contents
Background ................................................................................................................................. 1
Project Data ................................................................................................................................. 1
Project Location and Description .............................................................................................. 2
Audit Observations and Potential Safety Enhancements........................................................ 4
Summary of Road Safety Audit ............................................................................................... 15
List of Appendices
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Appendix C.
RSA meeting Invitation and Agenda
RSA Audit Team Contact List
Detailed Crash Data
List of Figures
Figure 1 2014 Road Safety Audit Locations in Greenfield, Massachusetts on USGS Base Area Map..... 3
Figure 2 Aerial View of Route 2 Intersections with Colrain Road and Big Y Plaza Driveway ............... 4
Figure 3 Photo of Guardrail East of Big Y Plaza Driveway ..................................................................... 4
Figure 4 Photo Looking Left from the Big Y Driveway........................................................................... 5
Figure 5 Photo Looking Right from Big Y Driveway .............................................................................. 5
Figure 6 Photo of Directional Text Pavement Markings in Eastbound Route 2 Lanes ............................ 6
Figure 7 Photo of Sidewalk termination on North Side of Route 2 .......................................................... 6
Figure 8 Photo of Sidewalk termination on North Side of Route 2 .......................................................... 6
Figure 9 Aerial View of Cheapside Street at Hope Street ......................................................................... 8
Figure 10 Photo of Sign Mounting Distorting STOP Sign Shape ............................................................ 9
Figure 11 Photo of Raised Island and Pavement Markings on Hope Street .............................................. 9
Figure 12 Looking East from Hope Street Stop Bar ............................................................................... 10
Figure 13 Looking West from Hope Street ............................................................................................. 10
Figure 14 Aerial View of Turners Falls Road and Loomis Road ........................................................... 11
Figure 15 Photo of Turners Falls Road Through Approach to Loomis Road ......................................... 12
Figure 16 Photo of Warning Signs on Turners Fall Road Through Approach ........................................ 12
Figure 17 Photo of Turners Falls Road Thru Approach Looking Back from Loomis Rd Intersection .. 13
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List of Tables
Table 1 Participating Audit Team Members ....................................................................................... 1
Table 2 Potential Safety Enhancement Summary .......................................................................... 16
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Background
The three intersections included in this Roadway Safety Audit (RSA) were identified by MassDOT and/or
Franklin Regional Council of Governments. The purpose of a RSA is to identify potential safety issues
and possible opportunities for safety improvements considering all roadway users. The FHWA defines a
Road Safety Audit as the formal safety examination of an existing or future road or intersection by an
independent, multidisciplinary team. For this RSA the safety audit team includes representatives from the
Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG), the Massachusetts Department of Transportation
(MassDOT), the Town of Greenfield Highway and Fire Departments and Stantec. Stantec’s role is to
facilitate the meetings, compile the team’s observations and ideas to improve safety, and effectively
outline the team’s program for safety improvement.
Project Data
The three locations in Greenfield audited on July 10, 2014 are:
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Route 2 (Mohawk Trail) at Colrain Road and the Big Y Plaza Driveway;
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Cheapside Street at Hope Street; and
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Turners Falls Road at Loomis Road.
The RSA was initiated through FRCOG, the Town of Greenfield and MassDOT. MassDOT engaged
Stantec as the facilitator, and FRCOG scheduled the audit. The Invitation and Agenda are included in
Appendix A. The participating team members and their affiliations are listed in Table 1, and their contact
information is provided in Appendix B. MassDOT collected crash data from their records and requested
copies of those and any additional crash records from the Franklin Regional Council of Governments and
the Greenfield Police Department. This information was compiled by MassDOT and furnished to the
team in advance of the audit. This crash data is provided in Appendix C. An audit includes a field visit to
each location “sandwiched” between meetings. One meeting started the day when all safety related
observations were noted. Another meeting immediately followed the site visits when the team’s thoughts
on safety measures to mitigate the safety issues were recorded. Participating Audit Team Members are:
Table 1 Participating Audit Team Members
Audit Team Member
Agency/Affiliation
Stacy Metzger
Franklin Regional Council of Governments
John Whitney
Greenfield Fire Department
Laurie Scarbrough
Franklin Regional Council of Governments
Luke Hayes
MassDOT – District 2 Traffic
Kevin McDyer
MassDOT – District 2 Traffic
Sara Campbell
Greenfield Department of Public Works
Bonnie Polin
MassDOT Highway Division Safety Section
Beth Giannini
Franklin Regional Council of Governments
David DeBaie
Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
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Project Location and Description
This RSA focuses on three intersections whose locations are illustrated in Figure 1, are generally
described in the following paragraphs and described in detail on the pages that follow the figure.
Route 2 (Mohawk Trail) at Colrain Road and Big Y Plaza Driveway
Route 2 (Mohawk Trail) is a principal arterial under MassDOT jurisdiction. Route 2 is oriented east west and with a median divided five-lane roadway with a speed limit of 35 MPH through the Colrain
Road and the Big Y Plaza driveway intersections. Just east Route 2 operates through the I-91 rotary
interchange and just west tapers to a two lane roadway. Colrain Road is classified as a rural minor
collector operating under local jurisdiction with a posted speed limit of 30 mph north of its signalized
intersection with Route 2. There are two lanes including a left turn lane on the Colrain Road approach and
65 feet back from Route 2 there is a driveway to the Irving gas station which serves all movements. Two
Irving driveways on Route 2 serve either right in or right out movements only. Robbins Road is a single
lane local road directly opposite Colrain Road. The Big Y Plaza driveway is located approximately 400
feet west of Colrain Road; it operates as a STOP sign controlled two lane driveway. On the opposite side
of Route 2, there is a single lane driveway to the Pella window store, Valero gas station and Taco Bell
Restaurant. A sidewalk exists along that south side of Route 2 to a point west of Robbins Street. On the
north side there is a sidewalk from the rotary west as far as the Irving gas station frontage. On Colrain
Road sidewalks extend from Route 2 just north of the Irving gas station on both sides. Pedestrian signals
and crosswalks are provided on the western side across Route 2 and across Colrain Road. There are no
separate bicycle facilities through these two intersections.
Cheapside Street at Hope Street
Cheapside Street is a two-lane roadway under MassDOT jurisdiction, functionally classified as a minor
arterial operating with a posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour in both directions through the intersection
with Hope Street. Hope Street is a two-lane local roadway operating under STOP control with a posted
speed limit of 20 mph immediately north of the intersection on Cheapside Street. There are no sidewalks
or bicycle facilities at this intersection.
Turners Falls Road at Loomis Street
Turners Falls Road is under Greenfield jurisdiction and functionally classified as a minor arterial. The
speed limit on Turners Falls Road is 30 mph approaching Loomis Road as a one way roadway. Left turns
onto Loomis Road are under STOP control directly opposite STOP controlled Eliza Lane. Through
movements on Turners Falls Road must YIELD to Loomis Road traffic. North of Loomis Road, Turners
Falls Road is a two-way roadway. Loomis Road is a two-lane local road under Greenfield jurisdiction
operating under a 30 mph speed limit between Route 2A and the intersection. There are no pedestrian or
bicycle facilities at the intersection or on either Turners Falls Road or Loomis Road.
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Figure 1 2014 Road Safety Audit Locations in Greenfield, Massachusetts on USGS Base Area Map
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Audit Observations and Potential Safety
Enhancements
Route 2 (Mohawk Trail) at Colrain Rd & Big Y Plaza Driveway
Figure 2 Aerial View of Route 2 Intersections with Colrain Road and Big Y Plaza Driveway
Observations
During the three year and three month period from January1, 2011 to March 31, 2014, at the Big Y Plaza
driveway unsignalized intersection with Route 2 and a shared use driveway, there were a total of 17
recorded crashes. All but one crash involved westbound vehicles. Most occurred during daylight and just
one during wet weather. Ten of the 17 crashes occurred during winter months of December through
March. Angle type crashes predominate with 11 crashes involving left turns out of the Big Y Plaza and
five involving left turns or through movements into the Big Y Plaza. One crash involved a left turn onto
Route 2 from the opposite driveway. Despite the east-west orientation of Route 2, none of the recorded
comments indicated that the solar glare was a factor; however, an inability to see the other vehicle was
often cited.
Westbound Vehicle Crashes
All but one recorded crash involved westbound traffic.
Route 2 operates with two westbound through lanes
approaching the Big Y Plaza driveway and just west of
the intersection a lane is dropped and traffic is free
flowing but uphill. East of the intersection lane
changing occurs to pull around slower right turning
vehicles and crash records indicate that some
westbound drivers actually stop to allow vehicles to
enter Route 2 from the Big Y Plaza driveway.
Figure 3 Photo of Guardrail East of Big Y Plaza
Driveway
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Drivers wanting to avoid delays on the
uphill grades to the west pass slower
moving trucks. Vehicles in the right
lane hide other vehicles shifting into
the left lane. In addition, there is a
highway guard rail just a foot or so off
the edge of the Route 2 travelway and
no shoulder (See Figures 3 and 4). One
of the team members remembered
Figure 4 Photo Looking Left from the Big Y Driveway
back to wintertime when snowed was
piled along this guard rail protecting a steep slope down to a running stream. This guard rail reduces the
visibility of the Big Y Plaza driveway, and in combination with the piled snow, may reduce sight distance
of drivers entering Route 2 from this driveway. Figures 4 and 5 provide photos looking left and looking
right from the Big Y Plaza driveway. Drivers exiting the Big Y Plaza were observed traveling beyond the
STOP bar before entering Route 2. As shown in the Figure 5 photo vegetation limits sight distance to
west.
This location and the adjacent Colrain
Road intersection are located just west
of I-91 and the rotary that connects the
northbound and southbound ramps
with Route 2 and Route 2A. The two
lane rotary operates best when drivers
enter the rotary in a lane that is
appropriate for their route destination.
For this reason the eastbound through
Figure 5 Photo Looking Right from Big Y Driveway
lanes are marked with text that
identifies the proper lane for 91 NORTH or 91 SOUTH as well as for EAST on 2 and 2A as shown in
Figure 6. These messages are provided west and east of the Big Y Plaza driveway and east of Colrain
Road just west of the rotary. The RSA team noted missing lane markings leaving no lane definition along
Route 2 east of the Big Y Plaza driveway. No crashes were attributed to this.
At the Colrain Road intersection with Route 2, ten crashes occurred within the intersection, one just
downstream east of the intersection, another in the entry only driveway off Route 2 west of the
intersection, and seven on Colrain Road 60 feet back from Route 2 at the Irving gas station driveway.
Sixteen of these 19 crashes occurred during the daylight. Most (14) occurred when the road was dry.
More than half (six) of the crashes at the traffic signal were rear end type crashes that occurred on the
northbound and southbound approaches. The RSA team considered the possibility that the signal
clearances intervals were not properly timed; however, later review of the signal timing in the regulation
indicates typical settings: four seconds of yellow and two seconds of all red associated with each phase.
As discussed by the team, some of the crashes may relate to the disparity of the volume served on Colrain
Road and Robbins Road; vehicles may assume the right of way on Colrain Road despite vehicles entering
Route 2 from Robbins Road.
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Figure 6 Photo of Directional Text Pavement Markings in Eastbound Route 2 Lanes
Crashes by Irving Gas Station
All seven of the crashes at the Irving
driveway on Colrain Road show a pattern of
“courtesy crashes”. That is, all were left turns
into the gas station driveway and all involved
an OK from the driver in the left lane to turn
left but all resulted in a subsequent collision
with a third vehicle on Colrain Road in the
through / right turn lane.
Pedestrian Accommodation
Figure 7 Photo of Sidewalk termination on North Side of Route 2
As the RSA team walked around the area, we noted the absence of a sidewalk along the Big Y Plaza
frontage on Route 2. Figures 7 and 8 are photos of the sidewalk termination on Route 2 and on Colrain
Road at the property line of the Irving gas
station. The inability of pedestrians to walk to
the Big Y Plaza is a significant safety
deficiency as there is pedestrian activity in
this area although no crashes have been
directly attributed to this. Pedestrians
wanting to cross Route 2 in this area must use
the pedestrian crossing and pedestrian phase
at the Route 2 and Colrain Road traffic
signal.
Figure 8 Photo of Sidewalk termination on North Side of
Pedestrian crosswalks and signal heads are
Route 2
provided across both Colrain Road and Route
2. Members of the team noted that the WALK interval was relatively short at approximately four seconds.
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This was confirmed by review of the traffic signal timing permit/ regulation which also indicated that the
Flashing DONT WALK interval is 23 seconds. This later interval (Flashing DONT WALK) is most
critical as it is the time allowed for the pedestrian to actually cross while the signal is flashing. The
WALK indication signals when to start crossing per the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. No
crashes have been attributed to this.
Traffic signal detection placement was noted as odd on the Colrain Road approach with more loops in
front of or over the STOP bar. Later review of the design plan indicates that these are half of the total
loops and just those that were recently replaced. Also noted was significant pavement rutting on the
westbound Route 2 approach.
Potential Safety Enhancements
1. In response to the angle type crashes review the prior studies regarding a traffic signal at the Big
Y Plaza Driveway location.
2. In response to the angle type crashes between Route 2 westbound and Big Y Plaza driveway
traffic evaluate possible inhibitors to the lane changing and passing that occurs on Route 2 east of
the Big Y Plaza driveway that likely contributes to the majority of the crashes. These would
include replacing the broken white lane line with a solid white lane line and revising the use of
the right lane as a right turn only. The latter would require review of the potential impact of
increased upstream queuing back to the rotary and the potential for “lane trap”. (Drivers intending
to continue west but required to turn right.)
3. If the westbound lane changing issue cannot be solved, then in response to the angle type crashes
evaluate the feasibility and impacts of installing a traffic signal at Route 2/ Big Y Plaza driveway
that is coordinated with the Colrain Road intersection.
4. In response to the angle type crashes involving westbound Route 2 traffic, evaluate ways to
increase the visibility of the Big Y Plaza driveway to westbound drivers.
5. In response to the angle type crashes involving Westbound Route 2 traffic at the Big Y Plaza
driveway, assess the opportunity to move guard rail back from roadway (Route 2) for improved
sight distance and to create space for sidewalk.
6. For safe pedestrian mobility extend sidewalk on the north side of Route 2 to the Big Y Plaza
driveway.
7. Although there were no recorded crashes with eastbound Route 2 vehicles trim vegetation along
Big Y Plaza driveway to improve sight distance to west where vehicles are approaching at higher
speeds.
8. In response to the two nighttime crashes occurring at the Big Y Plaza driveway intersection with
Route 2, evaluate improved lighting.
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9. Although no rear end type crashes on Route 2 were recorded, consider overhead signing
structures to replace the directional text pavement markings.
10. In response to crashes at the Irving gas station driveway, evaluate access alternatives at Irving gas
station driveway including prohibited left turn from Colrain Road.
11. In response to crashes at the Irving gas station driveway, install signs (DO NOT BLOCK
DRIVEWAY) and crosshatched pavement marking box to maintain clear area of Colrain Road
southbound along Irving gas station driveway.
12. In response to the crashes involving opposing minor street vehicles, consider adding sign adjacent
to Colrain Road traffic signal head “Left Turn YEILD on GREEN SIGNAL”.
13. Review signal timing and evaluate the impact longer cycle lengths may have on vehicle queuing.
14. To confirm the presence of two eastbound Route 2 lanes, add broken white lines on Route 2
between Big Y Plaza Driveway and Colrain Road.
15. For adequate pedestrian crossing provisions, review the WALK interval length of the traffic
signal timing.
16. To address potential safety concern, repave Route 2 westbound approach to Colrain Road where
rutting was noted.
Cheapside Street at Hope Street
Figure 9 Aerial View of Cheapside Street at Hope Street
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Observations
Cheapside Street is oriented east – west and forms a T- type intersection with Hope Street as shown in
Figure 9. The ability for drivers on Hope Street to enter Cheapside Road is severely affected by solar
glare. Moreover, drivers on Cheapside Street are similarly blinded by the sun and unable to see the
intersection. The recent crash record at this intersection includes just two crashes. One of the crashes
involved a driver hitting the STOP sign mounted on the median island as the driver attempted a left turn
at dawn. The other crash relates to the grade of Hope Street down to Cheapside Street. This driver slid on
snow and hit the island.
For some traffic volume and vehicle mix context, traffic counts
conducted by the Franklin Regional Council of Governments in June,
2014 indicate that the Average Daily Traffic on Cheapside Street at
this location is 4200 vehicles per day and 900 vehicles per day on
Hope Street. Morning and evening peak hour traffic volumes are
respectively 500 and 600 vehicles per hour on Cheapside Street and
60 and 90 vehicles per hour on Hope Street. Trucks with three or
more axles and buses use Hope Street as do a four bicycles during the
course of the day.
The RSA team noted that the STOP sign is mounted on the island on
the left side of the approach but not on the right. A right side STOP
sign not only conforms to the MUTCD but also helps to orient a
driver on the approach in severe sun conditions. As shown in Figure
10 the existing STOP sign’s distinctive shape is distorted due to the
mounting of a KEEP RIGHT sign on the other side of the STOP sign
support. This other side of the STOP sign support. This mounting
practice does not conform to the MUTCD.
Figure 10 Photo of Sign Mounting
Distorting STOP Sign Shape
The double yellow centerline
pavement markings on Hope Street
extend just beyond the far end of the
raised island to one side (Figure 11)
rather than splitting and providing a
single yellow line on both sides of
the island which may be reason for
crashes involving the island.
The RSA team observed that railroad
bridges over Hope Street and over
Cheapside Street influence truck
traffic. To the west, the railroad
bridge over Cheapside Street does
not impose. The RSA team
Figure 11 Photo of Raised Island and Pavement Markings on Hope
observed that railroad bridges over
Street
Hope Street and over Cheapside
Street influence truck traffic. To the west, the railroad bridge over Cheapside Street does not impose a
limitation but the bridge over Cheapside Street to the east allows only an 11 foot 6 inch clearance while
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the one over Hope Street allows 13 feet 4 inches clearance. It was discussed that truck tracking may be
the reason for the median island on Hope Street as the island should properly position a driver waiting to
enter Cheapside Street.
Figure 12 Photo Looking East from Hope Street Stop Bar
Speed limits posted at 30 MPH on
both Cheapside Street approaches
were discussed during the site visit.
As shown in Figure 12 the speed limit
drops to 25 MPH east of the
intersection. Warning signs are
posted on the Cheapside Street
approaches including CHILDREN
and bridge clearances but there are no
intersection ahead warning signs.
Sight distance from the Hope Street
approach looking east and west onto
Cheapside Street is illustrated in
Figures 12 and 13. Looking to the
east, the sight distance can be
restricted by landscaping growing next
to the residence but also encroaching
on the intersection corner. Looking to
the west the sight lines are sufficient.
Figure 13 Photo Looking West from Hope Street
Potential Safety Enhancements
1.
In response to the crash potential relating to solar glare and related driver disorientation and two
median island crashes, install Double Arrow Sign (W1-7) opposite Hope Street.
2.
In response to the two median island crashes, repaint double yellow centerline transition to solid
yellow edgeline on both sides of island.
3.
In response to the two median island crashes, add oversize STOP sign to right side of Hope Street
approach.
4.
In response to the two median island crashes, repaint STOP bar at Hope Street approach.
5.
In response to the crash potential relating to solar glare and the related driver disorientation, add
Intersection Ahead Warning signs on Cheapside Street approaches.
6.
In response to the reduced sight distance, request homeowner permission / trim vegetation in
front of residence on Northwest corner of intersection.
7.
In response to the snow related crash, consider programming timely winter maintenance at this
intersection.
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8.
In response to the crash into the raised median island, evaluate the continued presence of the
island for driver orientation on the approach and on the turn into Hope Street. (Determine if
island is an aide or an obstacle.)
9.
For MUTCD compliance, remedy the altered STOP sign shape by increasing the size so that the
KEEP RIGHT sign is not seen when looking at the STOP sign.
Turners Falls Road at Loomis Road
Figure 14 Aerial View of Turners Falls Road and Loomis Road
Observations
Turners Falls Road begins at Route 2A as a one-way roadway until it intersects with Loomis Road where
it becomes a two-lane roadway that travels over a bridge and a canal as it reaches Montague. The
roadway operates one way from Route 2A to the Loomis Street intersection and two-way from the
intersection over the crest, down the hill, around the “corner” and over the bridge. Pedestrians, bicyclists
and individuals with physical disabilities are frequent users of Turners Falls Road and Loomis Road;
however, there are no dedicated facilities for these users other than the shared travel way even though this
has been identified as a commuter route for bicyclists and pedestrians.
At the intersection of Turners Falls Road and Loomis Road, there is unusual geometry as shown in Figure
14. Turners Falls Road actually intersects Loomis Road at two points as left turn vehicles and through
vehicles merging from the one-way section of road are provided separate roadways. The left turn roadway
is STOP sign controlled at Loomis Road opposite Eliza Lane which is also STOP controlled. The through
movement is under YIELD control where Loomis Road roadway curves into Turners Falls Road.
Crashes (eight) have primarily occurred at the YIELD controlled intersection, two others close by just
east on Turners Falls Road, three others upstream of the left turn split and one on the Eliza Lane corner.
The crashes at the YIELD include a rear end on Turners Falls Road and two more on Loomis Road. Two
angle type and two sideswipes as well as two other crashes that appear to involve vehicles on the wrong
side of the centerline and one out of control vehicle. All of the crashes upstream of the left turn roadway
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were single vehicle type including one where a pedestrian was struck, another involving an animal and
the third a fixed object off the road. The crash on the corner of Eliza lane involved a fixed object.
The higher volume roadway is YIELD controlled which is likely not intuitive to drivers because of the
volume imbalance, the continuing straight alignment of Turners Falls Road, and the existing warning sign
that identifies Turners Falls Road as the through roadway. So there was discussion related to why the
YIELD control was on Turners Falls Road rather than on Loomis Road. Typically the lesser volume
roadway yields to the higher volume roadway; however, as the traffic volume data indicates that is not the
case at this location. As further discussed it seems that the YIELD control was set based on the ability of
the Turners Falls Road traffic to see oncoming Loomis Road traffic because Loomis Road drivers cannot
as readily see the Turners Falls Road traffic. The Franklin Regional Council of Governments has
collected traffic count data in June, July and August 2014. This data indicates an average daily traffic
(ADT) volume of 3000 vehicles per day (vpd) on the one way section of Turners Falls Road and 8000
vpd on the two-way section. On Loomis Road
the ADT is 1000 vpd eastbound and 4000 vpd
westbound. Peak hour traffic volumes on the
two way section of Turners Falls Road during
the morning and evening are 520 vehicles per
hour (vph) and 750 vph respectively. On June
18, 2014, more bicycles traveled eastbound (
60) than westbound (40) during the day on
the two-way section of Turners Falls Road;
and, nearly three times the number of all
trucks traveled westbound (184) than
eastbound (73) during the day traveled on this
section of Turners Falls Road.
Figure 15 Photo of Turners Falls Road Through
Approach to Loomis Road
The RSA team’s on-site observations are
presented in the following paragraphs. In
Figures 15, 16 and 17 photos of the Turners
Falls Road eastbound through approach show
the continued alignment with the downstream
two –way roadway, the clutter of warning
signs on the approach and the view of the
eastbound approach from the westbound
approach.
There are many warning signs along one
section of Turners Falls Road as shown in
Figure 16.
Figure 16 Photo of Warning Signs on Turners Fall Road
Through Approach
The roadway geometry on the two-lane Loomis Road has challenges related to horizontal and vertical
curvature.
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Drivers traveling westbound on Turners Falls
Road must follow the road as it turns right
onto Loomis Road rather than continuing
straight as it might appear at a distance.
And the left side edgeline pavement marking
on the Turners Falls Road single lane through
roadway is misaligned with the pavement
markings on the two lane roadway
downstream.
STOP signs have other signs mounted on the
Figure 17 Photo of Turners Falls Road Thru Approach
Looking Back from Loomis Rd Intersection
back which distort the apparent shape of the
STOP sign which is not in compliance with the
MUTCD.
There are no pedestrian facilities such as sidewalks or crosswalks and no bicycle accommodation even
though 100 bicycles were observed south of the intersection during one day.
Speeds appear to be high although speed limit signs were not found. The regulations state a 30 MPH
speed limit on all approaches to the intersection of Turners Falls Road and Loomis Road. North of the
intersection and the two way section of Turners Falls road has a regulation of 40 MPH in both directions.
Along the hillside segment of Turners Falls Road, the roadway width varies from 25.5 feet to over 32 feet
wide. The roadway edge is curbed and close to the back of the curb in several areas there is rock
outcropping that precludes pedestrians from creating a path off the roadway.
At the bottom of the hill Turners Falls Road abruptly turns a corner to be aligned for the bridge crossing
of the Connecticut River. This corner is marked with chevron signing that is obscured by vegetation and
may require updated signage and relocation.
Potential Safety Enhancements
1. In response to crashes involving the eastbound Turners Falls Road vehicles in the vicinity of the
YIELD sign, replace the existing YIELD AHEAD sign with a graphic type warning sign (W3-2).
2. In response to crashes at the YIELD control intersection, evaluate the feasibility of changing to
STOP or YIELD control on Eastbound Loomis Road.
3. In response to crashes at the YIELD control intersection, evaluate slight realignment of Loomis
Road Eastbound for improved sight distance under an alternate condition with YIELD control on
Loomis Road and no control on Turners Falls Road.
4. In response to crashes at the YIELD control intersection, evaluate T-type reconfiguration under
an alternate condition with Loomis Road Eastbound under STOP control and no control on
Turners Falls Road.
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5. In response to crashes at the YIELD control intersection, evaluate the need and location of all the
warning signs on the YIELD control approach to avoid sign clutter.
6. In response to crashes at the YIELD control intersection, install sawtooth type YIELD condition
pavement markings at YIELD sign on Turners Falls Road if the YIELD control remains on this
approach.
7. For improved pedestrian mobility and safety, in conjunction with an intersection reconfiguration
and alternate control, evaluate locating crosswalks across roadways serving single directions of
traffic. Post YIELD to pedestrian signs in advance of pedestrian crossings.
8. For improved pedestrian and bicycle mobility and safety, evaluate context sensitive design on two
way segment of Turners Falls Road north of the intersection featuring narrower lanes and reduced
design speeds where standard width not possible.
9. In response to crashes east of the YIELD control intersection, evaluate left side edgeline on
Turners Falls Road through approach to be better aligned with the centerline on two-way Turners
Falls Road
10. In response to crashes on the one way section of Turners Falls Road upstream of the left turn
split, determine utility of existing one way sign on Turners Falls Road eastbound and replace if
appropriate / remove if not and confirm the location of wrong way sign west of the split.
11. In considering alternate alignments, review horizontal and vertical curvature on Turners Falls
Road and Loomis Road.
12. For MUTCD compliance, STOP sign shapes are distorted due to signs mounted on back of STOP
sign support, increase size of STOP signs to “hide” other signs.
13. To improve pedestrian / bicycle mobility, evaluate “SHARE THE ROAD” signing and markings.
14. For improved safety for all users, trim vegetation and augment / relocate signing on corner at
bottom of hill and make MUTCD compliant with respect to number of chevrons.
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Summary of Road Safety Audit
Each safety issue and potential safety enhancement discussed during the audit has been listed on the
following Table 2. For each safety issue, the potential safety enhancement is described; its potential
safety payoff is estimated based on groupings shown below, as are the estimated time frame for
completion, and the estimated construction cost. The responsible agency is also listed with MassDOT and
the Town of Greenfield shown in association with their authority over the major roadway and or entire
intersection. There are no known conceptual design plans in progress for these locations, otherwise the
potential safety enhancements that have been incorporated into the design would be identified.
Safety payoff estimates are subjective and may be based on the relative percent of crashes that may be
reduced by the enhancement based on known and documented crash reduction factors, if available, or
estimated crash reduction based on a stated source [for example, low (<30%), medium (31% to 70%), and
high (>71%)]. The time frame is categorized as short-term (<1 year), mid-term (1 to 3 years), or longterm (>3 years). The costs are categorized as low (<$10,000), medium ($10,001 to $50,000), or high
(>$50,001).
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Table 2 Potential Safety Enhancement Summary
Location
Safety Issue
Westbound traffic
involved in all but one
crash at Big Y Plaza
driveway.
Downstream lane
Route 2
reduction and uphill
(Mohawk Trail)
at Big Y Driveway Mohawk Trail prompts
aggressive driving
westbound on Route 2.
Drivers on
Big Y approach
unable to see
westbound vehicles.
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Review the prior studies regarding a
traffic signal at this location
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Apply solid white lane line on Route 2
east of Big Y Plaza Driveway
High
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Evaluate use of right lane east of Big
Y Plaza driveway as mandatory turn
lane ( consider upstream impacts
regarding lane use at traffic signal)
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
If feasible, use as mandatory right
turn lane to Big Y Plaza
High
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Evaluate the warranting, feasibility
and impacts of installing a traffic
signal
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Install traffic signal per MUTCD
High
Mid-term
High
MassDOT- Town
and Land Owner
Increase the visibility of the Big Y
Plaza Driveway
High
Mid-term
Mid
MassDOT- Town
and Land Owner
Evaluate the opportunity to move
guardrail for improved sight distance
and create space for sidewalk
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT- Town
and Land Owner
Potential Safety Enhancement
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Location
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
High
Mid-term
Mid
MassDOTTown of Greenfield
and Land Owner
Mid
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Town of Greenfield
and Land Owner
Nighttime crashes at Big
Consider improved roadway lighting
Y Plaza driveway
intersection.
Low
Mid-term
Mid
MassDOT
Town of Greenfield
Detailed directional text
pavement markings
approaching rotary may
not be discernable.
Consider overhead signing structures
to replace the directional text
pavement markings (Markings on
Route 2 have since been reapplied)
Low
Long-term
High
MassDOT
Evaluate access alternatives at Irving
gas station driveway including
prohibited left turn from Colrain Road
High
Short-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
and Land Owner
High
Short-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Mid
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Safety Issue
Potential Safety Enhancement
Sidewalk terminates
on Route 2 northside
west of Irving Station
If feasible, relocate guardrail for
improved sight distance and to create
space for sidewalk
Route 2
Vegetation limits the sight Trim vegetation to improve sight
(Mohawk Trail)
distance from the Big Y
distance to west on Route 2
at Big Y Driveway Driveway toward the
Mohawk Trail.
Route 2
(Mohawk Trail)
at Colrain Road
Seven crashes involving
left turns into Irving gas Install signs (DO NOT BLOCK
station driveway on
DRIVEWAY) and crosshatched
Colrain Road
pavement marking box to maintain
clear area of Colrain Road
southbound along Irving gas station
driveway
Opposing minor street
vehicle crashes at
Colrain Road
Review Mast Arm Loading for Left
Turn Yield on Green Signal sign for
Colrain Road approach
Signalized Intersection is Review traffic signal timing so as to
close to rotary
avoid excessively long cycle lengths
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Location
Safety Issue
Potential Safety Enhancement
No lane markings on
Route 2 EB east of Big Y Add broken white lines on Route 2
between Big Y Plaza driveway and
Plaza driveway.
Colrain Road
Route 2
(Mohawk Trail)
at Colrain Road
(cont.)
Cheapside Street
at Hope Street
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
WALK time is set to four
seconds
Review WALK interval length of traffic
signal timing and update as
appropriate
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Pavement rutting
between rotary and
Colrain Road
Repave Route 2 westbound approach
to Colrain Road
Low
Mid-term
Low
MassDOT
Install Double Arrow Signs opposite
Hope Street
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Repaint double yellow centerline
transition to solid yellow edgeline on
both sides of island
Low
Short-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
Driver disoriented due to Add STOP sign to right side of Hope
solar glare.
Street
Mid
Short-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
Mid
Short-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
Low
Short-term
Low
Mid
Short-term
Low
Repaint STOP bar
Add Intersection Ahead Warning
signs on Cheapside Street
approaches.
Bush in front of
Request homeowner permission/ cut
residence to east of
back vegetation in front of residence
intersection inhibits sight
MassDOT
Town of Greenfield
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Location
Safety Issue
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Low
Short-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
Low
Short-term
Mid
Town of Greenfield
and MassDOT
If feasible, remove median island
Low
Short-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
and MassDOT
Increase size of STOP sign.to “hide”
KEEP RIGHT sign shape.
Low
Short-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
Replace YIELD AHEAD ( text) sign
with graphic sign ( W3-2)
Low
Short-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
Evaluate STOP or YIELD control on
Eastbound Loomis Road
Low
Short-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
If feasible, control Loomis Road
High
Short-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
Low
Short-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
High
Mid-term
Mid
Town of Greenfield
Potential Safety Enhancement
distance
Grade on Hope
contributes to winter
sliding
Program timely winter maintenance
Evaluate the continued presence of
the island for driver orientation on the
Island struck during both approach and turning into Hope St.
crashes
Cheapside Street
at Hope Street
(cont.)
Loomis Road at
turners Falls
Road and Eliza
Lane
STOP sign shape
altered
Multiple intersections;
two STOP controlled;
one YIELD controlled;
Loomis Street – No
control.
Evaluate slight realignment of Loomis
Road Eastbound for improved sight
Seven crashes involving distance under YIELD control on
Loomis Road and no control on
YIELD condition for
Turners Falls Road. Note realignment
major traffic movement
has occurred within last 10 years.
If feasible, slightly realign Loomis Rd
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Location
Safety Issue
Potential Safety Enhancement
Multiple intersections;
two STOP controlled;
one YIELD controlled;
Loomis Street – No
control.
Evaluate T-type reconfiguration with
Loomis Road Eastbound STOP
control on Loomis Road and no
control on Turners Falls Road. Note
realignment occurred within last 10
years.
Seven crashes involving
YIELD condition for
If feasible, reconfigure as T-type
major traffic movement
intersection with Loomis as stem
Numerous Warning
signs on Turners Falls
Road approach to
Loomis Street
Loomis Road at
Turners Falls
Road and Eliza
Lane
Assess need and location of warning
signs on Turners Falls Road YIELD
controlled approach /modify as
appropriate
Yield control on Turners
Falls Road is not intuitive Install sawtooth type YIELD condition
pavement markings
considering volumes
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Low
Short term
Low
Town of Greenfield
High
Mid -term
High
Town of Greenfield
Low
Short-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
Mid
Short-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
Low
Mid-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
Low
Short-term
Mid
Town of Greenfield
( Cont.)
Bikes and Peds regularly
In conjunction with reconfiguration
travel through
locate crosswalks across single
intersection but no
directions of traffic. Post YIELD to
facilities
Pedestrian and warning signs in
advance of pedestrian crossings
One vehicle- pedestrian
where there is no other control.
crash
Roadway too narrow for
recreational biking on
two way section of
Turners Falls Road north
Evaluate context sensitive design
with narrower lanes and reduced
design speed where standard width
not possible.
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Location
Loomis Road at
Turners Falls
Road and Eliza
Lane
(cont.)
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Mid
Long-term
High
Town of Greenfield
Three crashes appear to
Evaluate left side edgeline alignment
involve vehicles on
on Turners Falls Road
wrong side of road
Mid
Short-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
One way and wrong way
Determine utility of one way sign and
signing west of
replace if appropriate. Confirm
intersection on Turners
position of wrong way sign.
Falls Road
Low
Short-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
Roadway geometry
Review horizontal and vertical curves
Low
Mid term
Mid
Town of Greenfield
STOP sign shape
altered
Increase size of STOP signs to “hide”
sign on back distorting STOP sign
shape
Low
Short-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
Evaluate “SHARE THE ROAD”
signing or similar preferred signage.
Mid
Short-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
Investigate / undertake process for
designation for recreational biking.
Low
Short-term
Low
Town of Greenfield
Mid
Short-term
Safety Issue
Potential Safety Enhancement
of intersection
Construct context sensitive design
Turners Falls
Road East of
Intersection
No pedestrian or bicycle
facilities along Turners
Falls Road
Turners Falls
Road Corner to
East near bridge
Chevrons on curve are
not visible due to
Clear vegetation and augment /
vegetation and there
relocate signing
may be too few chevrons
Town of Greenfield
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Appendix A. RSA Meeting Agenda
The Massachusetts Department of
Transportation (MassDOT) and the Franklin
Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG)
Cordially invite you to participate in a
Road Safety
Audit
Your participation in the Road Safety
Audit (RSA) is critical to the process
The Federal Highway Administration defines a Road Safety Audit
(RSA) as the formal safety examination of an existing or future road
or intersection by an independent, multidisciplinary team. The
purpose of a RSA is to identify potential safety issues and possible
opportunities for safety improvements considering all roadway
users. RSA participants should include representatives from the
FRCOG, and MassDOT as well as representatives from local police,
fire, and Department of Public Works.
Thursday, July 10th, 2014
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
These three Greenfield intersections will be the focus of the RSA:
• Route 2 / Colrain Road /Big Y Driveway;
• Cheapside Road/ Hope Street; and
• Turners Falls Road / Loomis Road.
These three intersections have previously been identified as
hazardous locations in Franklin County. The RSA will consist of a
review of crash data and trends, existing roadway volumes, an onsite visit and conclude with a working session. Design improvements
identified through this process may be eligible to receive safety
funding for implementation.
Please R.S.V.P. to Stacy Metzger at smetzger@frcog.org
or call (413) 774-3167 x128
Road Safety Audits
Route 2/ Colrain Road/ Big Y;
Cheapside Road/ Hope Street;
Turners Falls Road/ Loomis Road
Meeting: John W. Oliver Transit Center 12 Olive St, Greenfield, MA
Thursday, July 10, 2014 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Type of meeting:
Hazardous Locations – Road Safety Audit
Attendees:
Invited Participants
Please bring:
Thoughts and Enthusiasm!! (and Safety Gear)
8:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions
Coffee and Breakfast Pastries
8:10 AM
Review of Site Specific Material
• Crash & Volume Summaries– provided in advance
• Existing Geometries and Conditions
• Images and Aerial Photographs
9:00 AM
Visit the Sites
• Visit each of the intersections
o Route 2/ Colrain Road / Big Y Driveway;
o Cheapside Road /Hope Street; and
o Turners Falls Road / Loomis Road
• As a group, identify areas for improvement
11:30 PM
Post Visit Discussion / Completion of RSA
• Discuss observations and finalize findings
• Discuss potential improvements and finalize recommendations
12:30 PM
Adjourn for the Day – but the RSA has not ended
Instructions for Participants:
• Before attending the RSA on July 10th, participants are encouraged to visit the
intersections and complete/consider elements on the RSA Prompt List with a focus
on safety. Please remember to wear your safety gear.
• All participants will be actively involved in the process throughout. Participants
are encouraged to come with thoughts and ideas, but are reminded that the
synergy that develops and respect for others’ opinions are key elements to the
success of the overall RSA process.
• After the RSA meeting, participants will be asked to comment and respond to the
document materials to assure it is reflective of the RSA completed by the
multidisciplinary team.
Appendix B. RSA Audit Team Contact List
Participating Audit Team Members
Date:
July 10,2014
Audit Team Members
Location: John W. Oliver Transit Center, Greenfield MA
Agency/Affiliation Email Address
Phone Number
Name
Agency
Email
xxx-xxx-xxxx
Stacy Metzger
FRCOG
smetzger@frcog.org
413-774-3167 X128
John Whitney
Greenfield Fire Dept. johnw@greenfield-ma.gov
413-774-4737 X1114
Laurie Scarbrough
FRCOG
lscarbrough@frcog.org
413-774-3167 X139
Luke Hayes
MassDOT
Luke.Hayes@state.ma.us
413-582-1525
Kevin McDyer
MassDOT
Kevin.McDyer@state.ma.us 413-426-7187
Sara Campbell
Greenfield DPW
Sarac@greenfield-ma.gov
413-772-1528
Bonnie Polin
MassDOT
Bonnie.polin@state.ma.us
857-368-9636
David DeBaie
Stantec
ddebaie@stantec.com
603-206-7533
Beth Giannini
FRCOG
giannini@frcog.org
413-774-3167 X125
Appendix C. Detailed Crash Data
This appendix should include detailed crash analysis such as collision diagrams and crash data [state
specific crash source and other details so that an evaluation of the effectiveness of the improvements may
be performed.]
Collision Diagram of Route 2 ( Mohawk Trail) and Colrain Road Intersection
Crash Data Summary Table
Mohawk Trail(Rt 2) at Colrain Rd(Robbins Rd), Greenfield, MA
1/25/11 - 2/24/14
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Crash
Crash Day
Date
m/d/y
Time of Day
Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
1
1/25/11
Tuesday
5:43 AM
Rear-end
Dawn
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing Rain
2
2/9/11
Wednesday
10:14 AM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
3
4
2/13/11
4/1/11
Sunday
Friday
1:52 PM
12:33 PM
Angle
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Daylight
5
4/5/11
Tuesday
4:19 PM
Angle
6
4/28/11
Thursday
5:37 PM
7
5/4/11
Wednesday
8
9
10
6/9/11
6/16/11
7/11/11
Road Surface
Type
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Ages
D1
D2
31
Dry
Followed too closely
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Other improper action
No Improper Driving
47
31
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Inattention
51
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Wet
Inattention
23
12:01 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Unknown
64
Thursday
Thursday
Monday
7:47 AM
1:16 PM
5:00 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Rear-end
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
Other improper action
Distracted
11
10/20/11 Thursday
6:28 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Inattention
21
12
11/5/11
Saturday
5:15 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Unknown
16
13
14
15
1/29/12
6/13/12
10/1/12
Sunday
Wednesday
Monday
2:10 AM
8:21 PM
3:46 PM
Rear-end
Rear-end
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Clear
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Inattention
Inattention
Inattention
18
28
62
16
10/15/12 Monday
9:36 PM
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Wet
Inattention
17
17
4/24/13
Wednesday
1:31 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Operating defective equiptment
63
18
5/24/13
Friday
12:16 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
60
19
2/24/14
Monday
4:44 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
25
Ice
42
unk
19
67
Comments
V2 was turning right onto Robbins Road, and lost traction due to icy
conditions then stopped in the middle of turn. V1 couldn't stop in time and
42 rear-ended V2.
81 V1 (EB) went through red light and struck V2.
Courtesy crash. V1 was reported to be waved to turn by uninvolved vehicle,
66 then stuck V2.
44 V1 passenger opened passenger door into the path of V2 causing collision.
Courtesy crash. V1 was waved through by a motorist in traffic, then struck
69 V2 going SB on Colrain Rd.
V1 was turning left from Colrain Rd to Irving Gas Station then struck V2
19 traveling SB.
V1 rear ended V2. Op 1 stated he felt like he was sliding on ice when he
74 stepped on brakes.
A TT unit traveled into parking lot from Colrain Rd, traveling through lot and
exited out the posted " one way' sign's entrance, hit the "one way" sign, and
headed WB on Mohawk Trail.
32 V2 was rear-ended by V1.
63 Courtesy Crash.
55 Courtesy Crash.
V2 was turning left onto Mohawk Trail, V1 was turning right onto Mohawk
52 Trail, then sideswiped with V2.
25 V1 backed into V2.
44 V1 rear-ended V2, then fled away from scene.
50 Courtesy crash.
V1 was turning left into Big Y entrance, V2 was traveling SB on Colrain
18 Road.
V2 rear-ended V1 on Robbins Rd, then V1 turned right onto grass to avoid
22 contact with Route 2 traffic.
V1 on the left lane wanted to make a right turn. V2 on the right lane wanted
26 to merge to left lane to go straight, then hit by V1.
V2 was rear-ended by V1 who stated that didn't see V2 stopped at the traffic
50 light.
*Courtesy Crash - A term used to describe a crash that occurs subsequent to a non-involved mainline driver who gives the right of way, contrary to the rules of the road, to another driver.
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Greenfield Police Department.
Collision Diagram of Route 2 ( Mohawk Trail) and Big Y Plaza Driveway Intersection
Crash Data Summary Table
Mohawk Trail at Big Y Entrance, Greenfield, MA
1/3/11 - 3/29/14
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
1
Crash
Crash Day
Date
m/d/y
Monday
1/3/11
Time of Day
Manner of Collision
Type
10:44 AM
Angle
Light Condition
Type
Daylight
Weather
Condition
Type
Clear
Road Surface
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Type
Dry
Followed too closely
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
45
D1
Ages
D2
69
2
2/19/11
Saturday
2:31 PM
Angle
Daylight
3
3/1/11
Tuesday
6:25 PM
Head on
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Inattention
46
4
4/25/11
Monday
12:03 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
18
5
6/22/11
Wednesday
1:15 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
66
6
8/19/11
Friday
3:34 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Other improper action
73
7
5:26 AM
5:05 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
8
12/21/11 Wednesday
1/30/12 Monday
Angle
Dusk
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
26
50
9
4/9/12
Monday
3:05 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
72
10
5/29/12
Tuesday
7:07 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
78
11
9/3/12
Monday
2:49 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Distracted
70
12
3/12/13
Tuesday
4:34 PM
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Visibility Obstructed
30
13
7/3/13
Wednesday
2:58 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
90
14
15
1/20/14
3/2/14
Monday
Sunday
2:41 PM
3:54 PM
Angle
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Cloudy
Clear
Dry
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Failed to yield right of way
27
53
16
3/21/14
Friday
2:46 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
85
17
3/29/14
Saturday
5:27 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Visibility Obstructed
57
Comments
unk V2 turning left into Big Y hit by an unknown vehicle in right rear quarter.
V2 exiting Big Y parking lot and entered path of V1 who was traveling west
45 on Mohawk Trail.
67 Courtesy crash.
V1 exiting Big Y didn't notice V2 going west, and struck the passenger side
58 of V2.
V2 jumped across center median to avoid V1 turning left from Big Y to
43 Mohawk EB. No contact made between vehicles.
V2 pulled out from Big Y intending on turning left, but stopped due to EB
unk traffic on Mohawk Trail. V2 was then struck by V1. V1 left the scene.
V1 exiting Big Y didn't notice V2 going west, and hit the passenger side of
40 V2.
58 V1 pulled out from Big Y didn't yield to V2 traveling WB on Mohawk Trail.
V1 pulled out from Big Y hit V2 travelling WB on Mohawk Trail, then left the
unk scene. Heavy traffic reported at time of crash.
V1 was doing 3 point U turn from Mohawk WB to EB, V1 stated that he
didn't see V2 who tried to pass behind him as he was backing up to do his 3
62 point turn.
V1 was traveling NB across EB and WB traffic on Mohawk Trail, to enter the
51 Big Y. He didn't see V2 travelling WB in the most northern lane, then hit V2.
V2 passed univolved vehicle which stopped in front of her, then struck V1
32 that was exiting from Big Y and attempting to turn left onto Mohawk Trail EB.
V1 (EB) was turning left into Big Y, when he passed WB traffic, he didn't see
24 V2 traveling WB and struck him.
V1 turning left from Valero gas station driveway to Mohawk Trail WB, didn't
55 notice V2 traveling WB and struck V2.
61 V1 travelling NB into Big Y didn't see V2 traveling WB on Mohawk Trail.
V1 exiting Big Y didn't notice V2 going west, and struck V2. V2 stated that
she observed couple of vehicles in the opposite lane ready to turn into Big Y,
42 and she continued on going WB, then hit by V1.
The motorcycle swerved to avoid V1 which was pulling out of the Big Y
parking lot which results in personal injury and damage to his vehicle. No
34 contact made between vehicles.
*Courtesy Crash - A term used to describe a crash that occurs subsequent to a non-involved mainline driver who gives the right of way, contrary to the rules of the road, to another driver.
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Greenfield Police Department.
Collision Diagram of Cheapside Street and Hope Street Intersection
Crash Data Summary Table
Cheapside Street at Deerfield Street, Greenfield, MA
7/12/2012 - 1/3/2014
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Crash
Crash Day
Date
m/d/y
Time of Day
Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Road Surface
Type
1
7/12/12
Thursday
9:14 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
2
8/23/12
Thursday
11:25 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Clear
3
9/14/12
Friday
3:24 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
4
12/19/12 Wednesday
6:47 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
5
1/3/13
Thursday
3:36 PM
6
12/19/13 Thursday
7
8
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Ages
D1
D2
53
Dry
No Improper Driving
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
Clear
Dry
Inattention
40
Dawn
Clear
Dry
Other improper action
40
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
21
5:41 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Unknown
12/26/13 Thursday
11:54 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Snow
Snow
Other improper action
1/3/14
12:15 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Dark - lighted roadway Snow
Snow
Unknown
Friday
34
UNK
49
UNK
Comments
V1 was attempting a right turn onto Cheapside St. V1 crossed over the
double yellow line when turning onto Cheapside St. from Deerfield St. and
33 collided with V2 that was slowing for the stop sign.
Operator of TT unit was unable to make the clearance height under the
bridge and got stuck.
V2 was slowing to turn left, V1 was traveling behind V2 and rear ended V2.
58
V1 attempting a left turn from Hope St. to Cheapside St. struck a stop sign
and a street sign at the intersection.
V2 stopped at stop sign on Cheapside St. turning onto Deerfield St. when V1
45 rear ended V2.
V2 was stopped at the stop sign at Cheapside St. at Deerfield St. when V1
54 rear ended V2. V1 fled the scene.
V2 stopped at stop sign on Cheapside St. turning onto Deerfield St. when V1
61 skidded because of the snow and rear ended V2.
An unknown vehicle was traveling south on Hope St. approaching Cheapside
St. appeared to have slid out of control and into the posted stop sign and
street sign.
*Courtesy Crash - A term used to describe a crash that occurs subsequent to a non-involved mainline driver who gives the right of way, contrary to the rules of the road, to another driver.
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Greenfield Police Department.
Collision Diagram of Turners Falls Road and Loomis Road Intersection
Crash Data Summary Table
Turners Falls Road at Loomis Road, Greenfield, MA
1/1/2011 - 3/12/2014
Crash
Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
Time of Day
1
1/10/11
Monday
9:48 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
2
2/18/11
Friday
6:10 PM
Rear-end
3
2/25/11
Friday
9:03 AM
4
5/21/11
Saturday
5
6/16/11
Thursday
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Road Surface
Type
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Ages
D1
D2
Dry
Unknown
90
Dark - lighted roadway Cloudy
Wet
Inattention
21
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Snow
Snow
Driving too fast for conditions
29
8:56 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Rain
Wet
Inattention
29
3:35 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Dark - roadway not
lighted
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
23
34
Clear
6
8/13/11
Saturday
8:32 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
7
9/11/12
Tuesday
7:09 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Glare
89
8
10/17/12 Wednesday
6:51 PM
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Wrong side or wrong way
62
42
50
9
11/27/12 Tuesday
3:30 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Cloudy
Wet
Swerving or avoiding due to wind,
slippery surface, vehicle, object, nonmotorist in roadway, etc.
10
12/29/12 Saturday
11:25 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Cloudy
Slush
Visibility Obstructed
11
7/18/13
Thursday
6:14 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Unknown
Clear
Dry
Unknown
12
12/6/13
Friday
2:57 PM
Rear-end
Dusk
Clear
Dry
Inattention
51
13
12/15/13 Sunday
11:53 AM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Snow
20
14
3/12/14
2:50 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Exceeded authorized speed limit
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
Wednesday
UNK
21
Comments
V1 traveling East on Turners Falls Road struck pedestrian. Operator of V1
left the scene.
V2 slowing for traffic on Turners Falls Road. V1 rear ended V2.
26
V1 lost control of her vehicle due to driving too fast for road conditions, spun
28 around and hit V2 behind her.
V1 traveling East on Turners Falls Road failed to yield to for oncoming traffic,
swerved to avoid collision and drove up an embankment, then rolled back
onto the road on its roof.
V1 could not avoid hitting a deer that ran into the roadway.
V2 traveling East on Loomis Road failed to yield to oncoming traffic and
54 collided with V1 traveling East on Turners Falls Road.
Operator of V1 was traveling East on Turners Falls Road, was blinded by the
sun and struck the mail box of 45 Turners Fall Road.
V1 traveling East on Turners Falls Road crossed the double yellow line and
36 side swiped V2 traveling West on Turners Fall Road.
V1 traveling East on Turners Falls Road when V2 entered the traffic lane
from Loomis Road causing V1 to brake and swerve. V1 struck the North side
of the road and then the embankment to the south, finally coming to a rest on
its drivers side. No contact made between vehicles.
V1 sanding the roadway, was stopped at the stop sign on Loomis Road,
53 attempted to back up and backed into V2 behind it.
Resident on Eliza Lane stated she observed the stop sign had been struck.
She was unsure when it had happened and had no vehicle description.
V1 and V2 approaching the yield sign at the Loomis Road and Turners Falls
73 Road intersection. V2 was distracted and rear ended V1.
V1 and V2 were traveling toward each other on Turners Falls Road. V1 slid
52 on the snow covered road into the oncoming lane striking V2.
V1 traveling on Turners Falls Road failed to yield to V2 already traveling
80 onto Turners Fall Road from Loomis Road. V1 side swiped V2.
*Courtesy Crash - A term used to describe a crash that occurs subsequent to a non-involved mainline driver who gives the right of way, contrary to the rules of the road, to another driver.
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Greenfield Police Department.