ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
Main Street South Corridor
from West Columbus Avenue to Longhill Street
City of Springfield
December 15, 2015
Prepared For:
MassDOT Highway Division
Prepared By:
Nitsch Engineering
2 Center Plaza, Suite 430
Boston, MA 02108
Road Safety Audit – Main Street South Corridor, Springfield
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Table of Contents
Project Data ................................................................................................................................. 1
Background ................................................................................................................................. 3
Project Location and Description .............................................................................................. 3
Audit Observations ..................................................................................................................... 8
Potential Safety Enhancements ............................................................................................... 15
Summary of Road Safety Audit ............................................................................................... 17
List of Tables
Table 1. Participating Audit Team Members ........................................................................................ 1
Table 2. Time Frame and Costs Breakdown ....................................................................................... 17
Tables 3–6. Potential Safety Enhancement Summaries……………………………………….….18-21
List of Figures
Figure L-1: Locus Map ........................................................................................................................... 2
Figure 1: Audit Study Area Map ........................................................................................................... 6
Figure 2: Study Intersections 1, 2 and 3................................................................................................ 7
List of Appendices
Appendix A: RSA Meeting Agenda
Appendix B: RSA Audit Team Contact List
Appendix C: Detailed Crash Data
Appendix D: Volume Data
Appendix E: Road Safety Audit References
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Project Data
Nitsch Engineering has been retained by TEC, Inc. on behalf of BlueTarp reDevelopment, LLC to
complete a series of Road Safety Audits (RSAs) for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation
(MassDOT), which are associated with the design of a proposed MGM casino redevelopment in
Springfield, Massachusetts. MassDOT requested RSAs for eight locations in the vicinity of the proposed
MGM site, which is located in the City of Springfield and bounded by State Street to the north, Union
Street to the south, Main Street to the east, and East Columbus Avenue to the west. The Locus Map of the
study area, including the proposed MGM site and the eight RSA locations, is shown in Figure L-1.
This report outlines the fourth of the eight locations, referred to as “Main Street South Corridor”. Main
Street South Corridor is located approximately 0.75 miles south of the project site and is comprised of a
corridor along Main Street, roughly 450 feet in length, which includes the following intersections:
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Main Street at West Columbus Avenue and Balise Chevrolet Driveway
Main Street at East Columbus Avenue
Main Street at Longhill Street
The RSA for Main Street South Corridor occurred on Monday, November 16, 2015. As indicated in Table
1 below, the audit team consisted of representatives from the City of Springfield, MassDOT Traffic
Operations and Highway Safety, MassDOT District 2, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, Federal
Highway Administration, and TEC, Inc. The group observed operations with respect to safety at the study
intersections and this report documents the audit team’s findings. The RSA agenda can be found in
Appendix A. Contact information for the team members can be found in Appendix B.
Table 1. Participating Audit Team Members
Name
Jane Davis
Jeff Bandini
Samuel Gregorio
John Mastera
William Ullom
Dmitriy Mayboroda
William Van Duzer
Khyati Parmar
Luke Hayes
Laura Hanson
Connor M. Knightly
Promise Otaluka
Sgt. Mel K. Kwatowski
Agency/Affiliation
Nitsch Engineering
Nitsch Engineering
TEC, Inc.
MassDOT Highway Safety
MassDOT Traffic Operations
Fuss & O’Neill (Representing the City of Springfield)
Fuss & O’Neill (Representing the City of Springfield)
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
MassDOT District 2 – Traffic
MassDOT District 2 – Projects
Springfield Department of Public Works – Eng.
Federal Highway Administration Division Office
Springfield Police Department
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Figure L-1: Locus Map
MGM Springfield Road Safety Audits
Location 4: Main Street South Corridor
Springfield, MA
Data Source: MassGIS
Nitsch Project #11214
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Background
The Road Safety Audit (RSA) is one of the first steps in the design process as well as a necessary step for
the project to be eligible to receive Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) federal funds for
construction, if applicable. Due to the nature of these RSAs in relation to the proposed MGM Casino
redevelopment, not all locations are HSIP eligible, however, they have been deemed high crash locations.
For Main Street South Corridor, all three intersections included within the corridor are eligible for HSIP
funding.
The goal of the RSA is to identify potential safety issues that can be addressed with short-term
improvements, immediately or in the near future, and long-term improvements that can be incorporated
into a future design project.
The RSA is a multidisciplinary collaborative process by state, municipal, law enforcement, public works,
and design consultants. The process involves conducting a meeting to discuss current crash data and
safety issues at the site, visiting the site to discuss possible solutions that would improve safety, and
preparing a written report that outlines the safety issues discussed along with the costs and timeline for
implementing improvements.
Project Location and Description
The Audit Study Area Map of Main Street South Corridor is shown in Figure 1. The existing conditions
for each study intersection are described below and an aerial map of the study intersections is shown in
Figure 2.
The Main Street South Corridor is located approximately 0.75 miles south of the proposed MGM site and
is roughly 450 feet in length and contains three signalized intersections that operate on one signal
controller.
In the vicinity of study area, Main Street is classified as an urban minor arterial that runs in an east-west
direction. Beyond the study area limits, Main Street generally runs in a north-south direction, with its
northern terminus at the Chicopee City Line where it becomes Center Street, and its southern terminus at
West Columbus Avenue. The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield and has no posted speed
limit in the vicinity of the study area, however the City notes a 30 mph speed limit unless otherwise
posted.
Main Street at West Columbus Avenue and Balise Chevrolet Driveway
Main Street, West Columbus Avenue, and Balise Chevrolet Driveway intersect to form a four-way
signalized intersection, with Main Street approaching from the east, Balise Chevrolet Driveway
approaching from the west, and West Columbus Avenue approaching from the north, and due south at the
intersection.
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Approaching from the east, Main Street consists of one shared through/left-turn lane and one exclusive
left-turn lane, separated by a double yellow center line (DYCL) from two departure lanes. Approaching
from the west, Balise Chevrolet Driveway consists of one exiting shared through/right-turn lane and one
entering lane. Approaching from the north, West Columbus Avenue permits one-way travel towards the
intersection and consists of one shared through/right-turn lane, two exclusive left-turn lanes, and one
exclusive, channelized U-turn lane to access East Columbus Avenue northbound. Approaching from the
south, West Columbus Avenue permits one-way travel away from the intersection and consists of two
general purpose lanes.
West Columbus Avenue is classified as an urban minor arterial that runs in a north-south direction
through the study area, with its northern terminus at the intersection of Clinton Street and the U.S. Route
20 ramp, and its southern terminus at the intersection of Main Street and Interstate 91 (I-91) ramps. The
roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield, except for the sections of roadway in the vicinity of the
I-91 ramps, which are maintained by MassDOT. West Columbus Avenue has a posted speed limit of 35
mph in the vicinity of the intersection.
TEC, Inc. evaluated the last four years of available crash data (2011 – 2014) from the City of Springfield
to establish a crash rate at the intersection to compare to the average Statewide crash rate1 of 0.80 per
Million Entering Vehicles (MEV), and the average crash rate for District 2, which includes the City of
Springfield, of 0.82 per MEV, for signalized intersections.
For the four year period of 2011-2014, a total of 48 crashes were documented, yielding a crash rate of
1.72 per MEV, which is above both the Statewide and District 2 averages. In terms of severity, seven
crashes reported personal injury. Of the 48 total crashes, the most frequent type was a sideswipe from the
double left-turns on both West Columbus Avenue southbound and Main Street westbound, which
included 21 crashes, one of which was an injury crash. Of the remaining crashes, eight were of rear-end
type along West Columbus Avenue, six were angle crashes that resulted between a left-turning vehicle
and a through vehicle along West Columbus Avenue, and three head-on crashes occurred in the
channelized U-turn lane as a result of vehicles traveling the wrong way in the one-way lane.
Main Street at East Columbus Avenue
Main Street and East Columbus Avenue intersect to form a four-way signalized intersection, with Main
Street approaching the east and west, and East Columbus Avenue approaching from the north, and due
south at the intersection..
Approaching from the east, Main Street consists of one exclusive, channelized right-turn lane under
“YIELD” control, and two through lanes separated by a 100-foot long, 4-foot wide median from two
departure lanes. Approaching from the west, Main Street consists of two general purpose lanes separated
by a DYCL from two departure lanes, which are in turn separated by a median from the channelized Uturn lane from West Columbus Avenue, which is under “STOP” control just north of the intersection.
Approaching from the south, East Columbus Avenue permits one-way travel towards the intersection and
consists of one exclusive, channelized right-turn lane under “STOP” control, one through lane, and one
1
2010 Average Crash Rates, per Million Entering Vehicles, by Intersection Type, MassDOT, Highway Division
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shared through/left-turn lane. Approaching from the north, East Columbus Avenue permits one-way
travel away from the intersection and consists of two general purpose lanes.
East Columbus Avenue is classified as an urban minor arterial that runs in a north-south direction through
the study area, with its northern terminus at the intersection of Clinton Street and the U.S. Route 20/I-91
ramps, and its southern terminus at the intersection of Bruno Street and I-91/U.S. Route 5 ramps. The
roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield, except for the sections of roadway in the vicinity of the
I-91 ramps, which are maintained by MassDOT. East Columbus Avenue has a posted speed limit of 35
mph in the vicinity of the intersection.
For the four year period of 2011-2014, a total of 36 crashes were documented, yielding a crash rate of
1.37 per MEV, which is above both the Statewide and District 2 averages of 0.80 per MEV and 0.82 per
MEV, respectively. In terms of severity, 13 crashes reported personal injury. Of the 36 total crashes, the
most frequent, at nine crashes, was an angle type between Main Street eastbound and East Columbus
Avenue northbound. Of the remaining crashes, seven crashes (plus two crashes from the intersection of
Main Street and Longhill Street) were either angle or sideswipe on the east side of the intersection that
resulted from weaving between lanes to enter Main Street from the right-turn lane from East Columbus
Avenue or to exit Main Street onto Longhill Street.
Main Street at Longhill Street
Main Street and Longhill Street intersect to form a three-way “T-type” signalized intersection, with Main
Street approaching from the east and west, and Longhill Street approaching from the south.
Approaching from the east, Main Street consists of one through lane and one exclusive left-turn lane
separated by a DYCL from one departure lane. Approaching from the west, Main Street consists of one
exclusive, right-turn lane channelized by a flush gore area and one through lane separated by a median
from two departure lanes. Approaching from the south, Longhill Street consists of one general purpose
lane and one exclusive left-turn lane separated by a DYCL from one departure lane, which is a merge
between right-turning vehicles from Main Street eastbound under “YIELD” control, and left-turning
vehicles from Main Street westbound.
Longhill Street is classified as an urban minor arterial that runs in a north-south direction through the
audit area, with its northern terminus at the study intersection, and its southern terminus at a dead end
approximately one mile to the south. The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield and has a
posted speed limit of 30 mph in the vicinity of the intersection.
For the four year period of 2011-2014, a total of 8 crashes were documented, yielding a crash rate of 0.34
per MEV, which is below both the Statewide and District 2 averages of 0.80 per MEV and 0.82 per MEV,
respectively. In terms of severity, three crashes reported personal injury. Of the 8 total crashes, the most
notable is the three angle crashes between left-turning vehicles from Main Street westbound and through
vehicles from Main Street eastbound. The other notable crashes are the two that resulted from the
weaving movement mentioned for crashes at Main Street and East Columbus Street, for vehicles turning
right onto Longhill Street from Main Street eastbound.
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Figure 1: Audit Study Area Map
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Figure 2: Study Intersections 1, 2 and 3
MGM Springfield Road Safety Audits
Main Street at West Columbus Avenue and Balise Chevrolet Driveway,
Main Street at East Columbus Avenue, Main Street at Longhill Street
Springfield, MA
Data Source: MassGIS
Nitsch Project #11214
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Audit Observations
Based on a summary of the existing crash information and the RSA site visit, audit participants identified
both corridor-wide safety issues and safety issues that were unique to each of the individual intersections.
The findings are summarized below.
Main Street South Corridor
The following deficiencies were noted to be corridor-wide issues:
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Traffic Operations:
o The audit team noted the relatively large volume of vehicles that travel from West
Columbus Avenue to Route 83 or Leete Street via Main Street and Longhill Street. This
route necessitates vehicles to weave from the left lane to the right lane within the 350 feet
along Main Street between the West Columbus Avenue and Longhill Street intersections.
This weave is exceptionally problematic between the intersections with East Columbus
Avenue and Longhill Street, where vehicles from the East Columbus Avenue channelized
right-turn lane need to merge left to access Main Street. This weaving movement along
Main Street realizes a number of crashes, which can be seen in the collision diagrams for
crashes “2”, “3”, “10”, “20”, “24”, “25”, and “35” for Main Street at East Columbus
Avenue, and crashes “1” and “6” for Main Street at Longhill Street.
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Pedestrian Accessibility:
o
Pedestrian accommodations are not compliant with current standards or missing entirely.
Pedestrian ramps are present, however there are no detectable warning panels, no pushbutton actuation, no signal countdown display, and no Accessible Pedestrian Signals
(APS).
Crossing the East Columbus Avenue approach,
pedestrian ramps are not compliant with ADA standards
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Bicycle Accessibility:
o
Bicycle accommodation is present at the intersections only in the form of bicycle
detection, bicycle pavement marking legends located at the stop line, and signage for
bicycles to wait on stop line for green signal.
Main Street at West Columbus Avenue and Balise Chevrolet Driveway
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Traffic Operations and Signals:
o
As a result of the lane configuration on West Columbus Avenue southbound, which
includes an exclusive U-turn lane and two exclusive left-turn lanes, vehicles exiting the I91 southbound ramp just north of the intersection that wish to continue southbound on
West Columbus Avenue must weave across three lanes immediately upon exiting the
ramp. West Columbus Avenue appears to have the width for two receiving lanes south of
the intersection, and vehicles that are unable to make the transition to the right lane in the
short distance between the ramp and the intersection, may try to execute a through
movement from an exclusive left-turn lane. This movement could be a contributing factor
in angle crashes “12”, “20”, “26”, “31”, “36”, and “48”.
o
The existing signal head over the right-most exclusive left-turn lane is a green ball and
may lead vehicles to assume they can travel straight through the intersection from this
lane.
A truck can be seen executing a through movement from the
exclusive left-turn lane on West Columbus Avenue; The green
ball over the rightmost exclusive left-turn lane can be
misleading for through vehicles (Source:Google)
o
Left-turning vehicles from West Columbus Avenue southbound onto Main Street
eastbound frequently track over the Main Street double yellow center line (DYCL) and
Main Street westbound stop line. Audit participants observed motorists familiar with the
area on Main Street westbound stopping in advance of the stop line to provide the extra
space for left-turning traffic.
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Left-turning vehicles from West Columbus Avenue
southbound track over the Main Street DYCL
o
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Main Street westbound vehicles stop in advance of the stop
line to avoid West Columbus Avenue left-turning vehicles
Left-turning vehicles from the double left-turn lanes on West Columbus Avenue
southbound frequently do not stay within the desired vehicle track. This is particularly
problematic when in the presence of large trucks that require a larger turning radius and
have limited visibility of other vehicles turning simultaneously.
Visibility:
o
Due to the I-91 overpass, vehicles on Main Street westbound have limited visibility of the
signal indication.
Signal visibility is limited from Main Street westbound
under the I-91 bridge (Source: Google)
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Signage:
o
There is no lane designation signage present on West Columbus Avenue at or in advance
of the intersection with Main Street.
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o
Audit participants observed sign clutter on the southeast corner of the intersection for
West Columbus Avenue southbound vehicles, which could be distracting for motorists
and may impair visibility.
Main Street at East Columbus Avenue
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Traffic Operations and Access Management:
o
The “STOP” control on the East Columbus Avenue exclusive right-turn lane may be
unexpected due to the lane channelization. Audit participants observed vehicles utilizing
yield control more frequently due to available gaps in the Main Street eastbound traffic
due to the signal at Main Street at West Columbus Avenue.
o
The traffic signal on East Columbus Avenue may be unexpected given its proximity to
the I-91 and U.S. Route 5 ramps and could be a contributor to driver inattentiveness,
which is the cause of several crashes at the approach.
o
The Main Street eastbound approach contains no lane designation signage or pavement
markings. Audit participants noted that vehicles from the left lane frequently merge to
the right immediately upon traversing the intersection to access Longhill Street.
No lane designation signage or pavement markings at the Main Street eastbound approach (Source: Google)
o
Audit participants noted from the collision report, a number of vehicles exiting the West
Columbus Avenue curb cut for the Sunoco Gas Station on the northeast corner of the
intersection unknowingly turn left onto the one-way East Columbus Avenue going the
wrong way. Some of these vehicles then turn right and continue the wrong way in the
channelized U-turn lane from West Columbus Avenue (crashes “30”, “35, and “43”).
This illegal movement in the U-turn lane is exceptionally unsafe given the lack of sight
distance due to the I-91 bridge over the lane.
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Visibility:
o
Due to the I-91 overpass, vehicles on Main Street eastbound have limited visibility of the
traffic signal indications.
Signal visibility is limited from Main Street westbound under the I-91
bridge (Source: Google)
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Signage:
o
There is a non-standard object marker located at the island on East Columbus Avenue
between the northbound lanes and the channelized right-turn lane.
o
The stop sign on the East Columbus Avenue northbound channelized right-turn lane is
located beyond the stop line and only present on the left side of the roadway.
On East Columbus Avenue northbound, the object marker is
non-standard and the stop sign for the channelized lane is
beyond the stop line and only on the left side of the roadway
(Source: Google)
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Main Street at Longhill Street
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Traffic Operations, Geometry and Pavement Markings:
o
There are no pavement markings on Main Street eastbound between East Columbus
Avenue and Longhill Street to delineate the lanes. This could be due to the narrow width
of the roadway.
o
Audit participants observed right-turning vehicles from Main Street eastbound onto
Longhill Street swinging wide and encroaching in the Main Street through lane and gore
area used to channelize the lanes. Similarly, audit participants noted that some vehicles
turn right from the Main Street through lane and travel over the gore area to execute the
movement. While this may in part be a result of the overall weaving issue along Main
Street eastbound, audit participants observed vehicles from East Columbus Avenue
navigating the corner in a similar fashion. This could be a result of the lack of pavement
markings along Main Street, the radius of the corner, and/or vehicles frequently
immediately turning left onto Leete Street. Leete Street has recently been used as a bypass due to the current construction along nearby Mill Street.
Vehicle can be seen encroaching on the gore area while turning
right from Main Street eastbound to Longhill Street; no lane
markings on Main Street eastbound
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Signage:
o
The yield sign for the channelized right-turn lane from Main Street eastbound onto
Longhill Avenue is located beyond the merge.
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Pedestrian Accommodations:
o
The audit team noted the fairly new crosswalk markings and pedestrian ramps across the
Long Hill Street approach.
Yield sign for the right-turn from Main Street eastbound to
Longhill Street is beyond the merge
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Potential Safety Enhancements
Following review of crash data and traffic counts and a discussion of potential safety issues, audit
participants recommend the following.
Main Street South Corridor
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To eliminate the lane weaving along Main Street eastbound, redesign the intersection of Main
Street and Longhill Street such that the uncontrolled movement is the Main Street right-turn onto
Longhill Street, followed by the left-turn onto Leete Street. This could be accomplished by
performing a Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis and if met, installing a traffic signal at the
intersection of Longhill Street and Leete Street, which would operate with the signal at the
intersection of Main Street and Longhill Street under one controller, and by realigning the Main
Street westbound approach so that it intersects the new through movement closer to a 90 degree
angle. This intersection was recently reconstructed and major changes may not be feasible at this
time.
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Install advanced lane designation signage on West Columbus Avenue and/or Main Street
eastbound to direct vehicles that wish to turn right onto Longhill Street into the rightmost left-turn
lane, and/or install signage on Main Street eastbound to direct Main Street through movements to
the left lane and Main Street through/right turns onto Long Hill Street into the right lane.Provide
pedestrian accommodations compliant with current standards, including but not limited to
pedestrian ramps, countdown signal displays, push-buttons, and APS.
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Enhance bicycle accommodations along the Main Street corridor by providing exclusive bicycle
lanes where possible and/or installing additional signage and shared lane (“sharrow”) pavement
markings where appropriate.
Main Street at West Columbus Avenue and Balise Chevrolet Driveway
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Evaluate reconfiguring the lane designation on West Columbus Avenue to reduce the number of
lanes that vehicles must weave across to execute a through movement. If appropriate, convert the
existing rightmost exclusive left-turn lane into a shared through/left-turn lane and replace the
existing green ball signal indication with left-arrow and through-arrow signal indications.
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If the existing lane configuration on West Columbus Avenue remains, replace the existing green
ball signal indication over the rightmost exclusive left-turn lane with a left-arrow indication to
deter vehicles from traveling straight through the intersection from this lane. We recommend,
however, that the right-most lane be converted to a shared left-turn/through lane.

Install vehicle tracking pavement guidelines through the intersection for West Columbus Avenue
southbound left-turns.
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Examine relocating the Main Street westbound approach stop line further to the east to avoid
conflict with West Columbus Avenue southbound left-turning vehicles. The approach would still
need to provide enough storage for the Main Street westbound left-turn lane and vehicles at the
stop line would still need to be within the cone of vision to observe signal indications. If deemed
appropriate, move the stop line to provide the extra vehicle tracking space for southbound leftturning vehicles.

Install supplemental post-mounted signals to improve visibility of the signals for Main Street
westbound vehicles queued under the bridge.

Examine if all signs on the southeast corner of the intersection are necessary and remove any
signs that are not needed. Installation of an R3-82 lane designation signage in advance of the
intersection may be warranted in advance of the intersection to warn vehicles of the lane
configuration and exclusive turning lanes.
Main Street at East Columbus Avenue
2
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Evaluate the use of the “STOP” control on the East Columbus Avenue channelized right-turn lane
and replace the “STOP” sign with a “YIELD” sign if deemed appropriate.

Evaluate removal of the channelized right-turn lane on East Columbus Avenue northbound and
bring approach to a “T” intersection with Main Street. This would avoid conflict between
northbound right-turning traffic and the existing weave on Main Street eastbound toward Long
Hill Street. This could also improve safety of pedestrians crossing East Columbus Avenue on
the south side of Main Street by providing increased sight distance that would result from
intersection reconstruction.

Install illuminated signage that depicts “Signal Ahead” with a flashing “Red” prefix when the
signal indication is red for the East Columbus Avenue northbound approach.

Install supplemental post-mounted signals to improve visibility of the signals for Main Street
eastbound vehicles queued under the bridge.

Install R3-2 “No Left Turn” and R6-12 “One-Way” signage at the Sunoco driveway and install
pavement markings and signage for right in/right out only access to prevent vehicles from going
the wrong way on East Columbus Avenue.

Install R5-12 “Do Not Enter” and “Wrong Way” signage along the exclusive U-turn lane from
West Columbus Avenue.

Remove the existing non-standard object marker on East Columbus Avenue northbound and
install OM1-12 Object Marker signage.
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2009 Edition
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
Relocate the stop sign on the East Columbus Avenue northbound channelized right-turn lane so
that it is adjacent to the stop line and install a second stop sign on the right side of the roadway.
Main Street at Longhill Street

Evaluate the width of Main Street eastbound, and if wide enough, install pavement markings to
delineate the lane lines. The audit team believes the approach should function with one through
and one right-turn only lane.

Evaluate the location of the curb line on the south side of Main Street and the radius of the corner
between Main Street eastbound and Longhill Street. The roadway should provide sufficient
width and turning radius for eastbound right-turning vehicles. Consideration should be given to
adjacent Leete Street, as vehicles that frequently execute the eastbound right-turn make an
immediate left-turn onto Leete Street.

Relocate the yield sign on Longhill Street for right-turning vehicles from Main Street eastbound
so it is visible before the merge.
Summary of Road Safety Audit
TEC, Inc. has retained Nitsch Engineering to prepare this RSA for MassDOT for Main Street South
Corridor. As part of the RSA process going forward, each of the potential safety enhancements is
classified by time frame and cost, as shown in Table 2.
Table 2. Time Frame and Costs Breakdown
Time Frame
Short-term
< 1 year
Mid-term
1-3 years
Long-term
> 3 years
Low
Medium
High
Costs
< $10,000
$10,000-$50,000
> $50,000
The safety issues, potential improvements, estimated safety payoff, time frame, and cost for the overall
Main Street South Corridor and the individual intersections are summarized in Tables 3 through 6.
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Table 3. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
Main Street South Corridor
Safety Issue
Safety Enhancement
Traffic Operations
Redesign the intersection of Main Street and Longhill Street such that
the uncontrolled movement is the Main Street right-turn onto Longhill
Street, followed by the left-turn onto Leete Street, by installing a traffic
signal or “STOP” sign (whichever is most appropriate) at the
intersection at Longhill Street and Leete Street and realigning the Main
Street westbound approach
Install advanced lane designation signage on West Columbus Avenue
to direct vehicles that wish to turn right onto Longhill Street into the
rightmost left-turn lane, and/or install signage on Main Street
eastbound to direct Main Street through movements to the left lane
and Main Street through/right turns onto Long Hill Street into the right
lane.
Pedestrian
Accessibiilty
Bicycle Accessibility
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
High
Long-Term
High
High
Short-Term
Low
Provide pedestrian accommodations compliant with current standards
Medium
Mid-Term
High
Enhance bicycle accommodations along the Main Street corridor by
providing exclusive bicycle lanes where possible and/or installing
additional signage and shared lane (“sharrow”) pavement markings
where appropriate
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
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Table 4. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
Main Street at West Columbus Avenue and Balise Chevrolet Driveway
Safety Issue
Safety Enhancement
Traffic Operations,
Signals and Visibility
Convert the West Columbus Avenue existing rightmost exclusive
left-turn lane into a shared through/left-turn lane and replace the
existing green ball signal indication with left-arrow and through-arrow
signal indications, if appropriate
Replace the existing green ball signal indication over the right-most
exclusive left-turn lane with a left-arrow indication, if appropriate. Or,
convert right-most exclusive left-turn lane to a shared leftturn/through lane.
Install vehicle tracking pavement guidelines through the intersection
for West Columbus Avenue southbound left-turns
Move the stop line on Main Street westbound to provide the extra
vehicle tracking space for southbound left-turning vehicles if
appropriate
Install supplemental post-mounted signals for Main Street
westbound
Signage
3
Examine if all signs on the southeast corner of the intersection are
necessary and remove any signs that are not needed. Installation of
an R3-83 lane designation signage in advance of the intersection
may be warranted in advance of the intersection to warn vehicles of
the lane configuration and exclusive turning lanes.
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
High
Mid-Term
Low
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2009 Edition
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Table 5. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
Main Street at East Columbus Avenue
Safety Issue
Traffic Operations,
Access Management,
and Visibility
Signage
Safety Enhancement
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Replace the “STOP” sign with a “YIELD” sign on the East Columbus
Avenue channelized right-turn lane if deemed appropriate
Low
Short-Term
Low
Reconstruct East Columbus Avenue northbound approach to a “T”
intersection with Main Street.
High
Long-Term
High
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
Medium
Short-Term
Medium
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
High
Short-Term
Low
High
Short-Term
Low
Low
Short-Term
Low
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Install illuminated signage that depicts “Signal Ahead” with a flashing
“Red” prefix when the signal indication is red for the East Columbus
Avenue northbound approach.
Install lane designation signage and pavement markings for the
Main Street eastbound approach
Install supplemental post-mounted signals for Main Street eastbound
Install R3-2 “No Left Turn” and R6-1 “One-Way” signage at the
Sunoco driveway and install pavement markings and signage for
right in/right out only access
Install R5-1 “Do Not Enter” and “Wrong Way” signage along the
exclusive U-turn lane from West Columbus Avenue
Remove the existing non-standard object marker on East Columbus
Avenue northbound and install OM1-1 Object Marker signage
Relocate the stop sign on the East Columbus Avenue northbound
and install a second stop sign on the right side of the roadway
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Table 6. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
Main Street at Longhill Street
Safety Issue
Traffic Operations,
Geometry, and
Pavement Markings
Signage
Safety Enhancement
Install pavement markings to delineate the lane lines on Main Street
eastbound
Modify the curb line on the south side of Main Street and the radius
of the corner between Main Street eastbound and Longhill Street to
provide sufficient width and turning radius for eastbound right-turning
vehicles.
Relocate the yield sign on Longhill Street for right-turning vehicles
from Main Street eastbound so it is visible before the merge
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
Low
Short-Term
Low
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Appendix A: RSA Meeting Agenda
Road Safety Audit
Springfield, MA
Main Street South Corridor
Locust Street Corridor
Meeting Location: Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
Autumn Room – 2nd Floor (inside Pick’s restaurant)
Monarch Place, Springfield, MA
Monday, November 16, 2015
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Type of meeting:
High Crash Location – Road Safety Audit
Attendees:
Invited Participants to Comprise a Multidisciplinary Team
Please bring:
Thoughts and Enthusiasm!!
10:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions
10:15 AM
Discussion of Safety Issues
 Crash history, Speed Regulations – provided in advance
 Existing Geometries and Conditions
10:45 AM
Site Visit
 Travel to Main Street South Corridor and Locust Street Corridor
 As a group, identify areas for improvements
1:00 PM
Break for Lunch
2:00 PM
Discussion of Potential Improvements
 Return to original meeting location
 Discuss observations and finalize safety issue areas
 Discuss potential improvements and finalize recommendations
4:00 PM
Adjourn for the Day – but the RSA has not ended
Instructions for Participants:

Before attending the RSA on November 16th, participants are encouraged to
drive/walk through the intersection and complete/consider elements on the RSA
Prompt List with a focus on safety.

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.
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Appendix B: RSA Audit Team Contact List
Road Safety Audit – Main Street South Corridor, Springfield
Nitsch Engineering 11214
RSA Sign In Sheet
Main Street South
Springfield, MA
Monday, November 16, 2015, 10:00 a.m.
Name
Jane Davis
Jeff Bandini
Samuel
Gregorio
John Mastera
Agency/Affiliation
Nitsch Engineering
Nitsch Engineering
Email
jdavis@nitscheng.com
jbandini@nitscheng.com
TEC, Inc.
SGregorio@theengineeringcorp.com 978-794-1792
MassDOT Highway Safety
Fuss & O’Neill
Dmitriy
(representing City of
Mayboroda
Springfield)
Fuss & O’Neill
William Van (representing City of
Duzer
Springfield)
Pioneer Valley Planning
Khyati Parmar Commission
MassDOT Traffic
William Ullom Operations
MassDOT District 2 –
Luke Hayes
Traffic
Promise
FHWA
Otaluka
Connor M.
Springfield DPW Eng.
Knightly
MassDOT District 2 –
Laura Hanson Projects
Phone
617-338-0063
617-338-0063
john.mastera@state.ma.us
857-368-9648
DMayboroda@fando.com
413-452-0445
WVanDuzer@fando.com
413-452-0445
kparmar@pvpc.org
413-781-6045
William.ullom@state.ma.us
857-368-9622
luke.hayes@state.ma.us
413-582-1525
Promise.otaluka@dot.gov
617-494-2528
cknightly@springfieldcityhall.com
413-707-0589
Laura.hanson@states.ma.us
413-582-0589
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Appendix C: Detailed Crash Data
Main Street Corridor at West Columbus Avenue, East Columbus Avenue, and Longhill Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
2011 - 2014
TEC, Inc. / Samuel W. Gregorio, P.E., Douglas S. Halpert, E.I.T, & Eric R. Paquette, E.I.T.
MassRMV / MassDOT / City of Springfield Police Department
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11 17 33
35
43
4
45
14
31
16
34 40 42
4 6 7 8 9 19 22 24 25 29 32 33
10
30
5
13 27
11 13 14 18 39 44
3
26
7
9 12 18 19 21 22 29 30 32
5
2 3 20
10
35
24
2 3 7
6
28
25
34
28
1
6
1
8
15
5
23
8
4
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2 16 23 37 38 41
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LOCATION:
CITY/STATE:
TIME PERIOD:
PREPARED BY:
SOURCE:
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North
MGM Springfield - Springfield, Massachusetts
Not to Scale
NOTE: CRASHES ARE NUMBERED
PER INDIVIDUAL INTERSECTION.
SHOW FOR COLLISION
P
LEGEND
VEHICLE PATH
HEAD-ON COLLISION
BACKING VEHICLE
ANGLED COLLISION
SIDESWIPE COLLISION
FIXED OBJECT COLLISION
PEDESTRIAN COLLISION
OVERTURNED VEHICLE
REAR-END COLLISION
OUT-OF-CONTROL VEHICLE
FIXED OBJECT
1. Approximate location of collision,
2. Direction of collision,
3. Type of collision and vehicles involved,
4. Time, Day, Date
5. Any other pertinent factors mentioned
on the report.
MOVEABLE OBJECT
PARKED VEHICLE
PERSONAL INJURY
FATALITY
A
ANIMAL
SUMMARY OF CRASHES ON DIAGRAM [ no fatal collisions]
REAR-END
SIDESWIPE
HEAD-ON
ANGLED
SINGLE VEH
PED/BIKE
OTHER / UNK
TOTAL
PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY
10
17
1
37
4
0
0
69
NON-FATAL INJURY
8
1
1
12
1
0
0
23
UNKNOWN / NOT REPORTED
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
18
18
2
49
5
0
0
92
Figure A-1
Collision Diagram
2011-2014 Collision Data
TEC, Inc.
65 Glenn Street 169 Ocean Blvd, Unit 101
Lawrence, MA 01843 Hampton, NH 03842
(978) 794.1792 (603) 601.8154
www.TheEngineeringCorp.com
Crash Data Summary Table
W. Columbus Avenue @ Main Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
1
1/17/2011
Monday
1:50 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to yield right-of-way
2
2/7/2011
Monday
12:10 AM
Rear-end
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Ice
3
2/11/2011
Friday
8:24 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
4
3/31/2011
Thursday
6:00 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
5
4/26/2011
Tuesday
2:47 PM
Angle
6
5/5/2011
Thursday
12:39 PM
7
9/14/2011
Wednesday
8:02 AM
8
9/24/2011
Saturday
8:00 PM
9
9/25/2011
Sunday
1:56 AM
10
11
10/31/2011
12/13/2011
Day of Week
Monday
Tuesday
Time of
Day
10:42 AM
11:57 AM
Manner of
Collision
Light Condition Weather Condition
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Ages
Crash Severity
D1
D2
Property Damage Only
23
71
No improper driving
Property Damage Only
27
34
Wet
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Non-Fatal Injury
61
44
Cloudy
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Property Damage Only
48
51
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Property Damage Only
26
57
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
22
50
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Property Damage Only
28
34
Sideswipe - Same
Dark - Lighted
Direction
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Property Damage Only
42
63
Sideswipe - Same
Dark - Lighted
Direction
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Property Damage Only
65
31
Wet
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Angle
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Cloudy
Clear
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Inattention
Sheet 1 of 4
Property Damage Only
Property Damage Only
80
42
Comments
D3
MV1 operating W Columbus SB, waiting to turn left onto
Main Street EB. MV2 operating W Columbus SB from the I-91
SB ramp, trying to cut across the lanes to get to the W
Columbus SB through lane. In the process, MV2 hit the side
of MV1.
MV2, operating W Columbus SB, was stopped for a red traffic
signal at the Main Street intersection. MV1 was slowing
down to stop for the red signal but hit a patch of ice, sliding
into the rear of MV2.
MV1, operating Main Street WB, was stopped at a red light
waiting to turn left onto W Columbus SB. When the light
turned green, MV1 started turning left & was struck by MV2,
operating W Columbus SB at a high rate of speed. MV2
operator says he had a green light. 2 witnesses also
operating W Columbus SB said they were both stopped at a
red light. MV2 blatantly ran the red light.
MV1 & MV2 both making left-turns in adjacent lanes from W
Columbus SB onto Main Street EB. MV2 cut into MV1's lane
during the turn, making contact with MV1.
MV1 was making a left-turn from Main Street onto W
Columbus SB from the left-turn/through lane. MV2 was
attempting to travel straight through the intersection from
the left-turn-only lane when it struck MV1.
MV1 & MV2 (tractor trailer) both making left-turns in
adjacent lanes from W Columbus SB onto Main Street EB.
MV2 made a wide turn so as not to hit the two vehicles
waiting on the Main Street WB approach stop line. In the
process, MV2 made contact with MV1. MV1 should have
waited momentarily to allow MV2 to complete the turning
motion instead of trying to pass MV2 during the turn.
MV1 & MV2 both making left-turns in adjacent lanes from W
Columbus SB onto Main Street EB. MV1 cut into MV2's lane
during the turn, making contact with MV2.
MV1 & MV2 both making left-turns in adjacent lanes from W
Columbus SB onto Main Street EB. MV2 cut into MV1's lane
during the turn, making contact with MV1.
MV1 & MV2 both making left-turns in adjacent lanes from W
Columbus SB onto Main Street EB. MV1 cut into MV2's lane
during the turn, making contact with MV2.
28
MV1 operating Main Street WB; MV2 operating W Columbus
SB. MV2 was traveling straight through the intersection
when it was struck by MV1 after MV1 failed to stop at a red
traffic signal.
35
MV1 (tractor trailer) & MV2 both making left-turns in
adjacent lanes from Main Street WB onto W Columbus SB.
MV1 made a wide turn so it's trailer would clear the Main
Street median. In the process, MV1 made contact with MV2.
MV2 should have waited momentarily to allow MV1 to
complete the turning motion instead of trying to pass MV1
during the turn
Crash Data Summary Table
W. Columbus Avenue @ Main Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
Day of Week
Time of
Day
Manner of
Collision
12
2/24/2012
Friday
8:29 PM
Angle
Light Condition Weather Condition
Dark - Lighted
Rain
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Crash Severity
Wet
Made an improper turn
Property Damage Only
Ages
D1
D2
29
N/A
13
3/7/2012
Wednesday
12:44 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Following too closely
Property Damage Only
43
70
14
3/7/2012
Wednesday
12:44 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Following too closely
Property Damage Only
43
70
15
5/20/2012
Sunday
7:48 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Made an improper turn
Property Damage Only
54
62
16
6/12/2012
Tuesday
7:58 PM
Rear-end
Dusk
Cloudy
Wet
Following too closely
Property Damage Only
54
21
17
8/2/2012
Thursday
11:08 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Property Damage Only
50
26
18
8/17/2012
Friday
10:49 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Following too closely
Property Damage Only
48
N/A
D3
Comments
MV1 traveling straight on West Columbus Avenue SB. MV2
traveling on West Columbus Avenue SB made a left-turn
from right lane and struck MV1. MV2 fled the scene.
MV1 traveling on Main Street WB made left-turn from right
lane. MV2 in left-turn lane on Main Street WB. MV1 and
MV2 proceeded through turn and MV2 was struck by MV1's
trailer.
MV1 (tractor trailer) & MV2 both making left-turns in
adjacent lanes from Main Street WB onto W Columbus SB.
MV1 made a wide turn so it's trailer would clear the Main
Street median. In the process, MV1 made contact with MV2.
MV2 should have waited momentarily unitl trailer had
cleared.
MV1 traveling on West Columubs Avenue SB making a leftturn onto Main Street. MV2 exit from I-91 SB Off-Ramp. MV1
proceeds through intersection, MV2 attempts to go straight
in left-turn lane and strikes MV1.
MV1 traveling on West Columubs Avenue SB. MV2 traveling
on West Columubs Avenue SB and strikes MV1 at slow
speed.
MV1 crosses West Columbus Ave from Basketball HOF. MV2
traveling along I-91 SB Off-Ramp to West Columbus Avenue.
MV1 strikes MV2.
MV2 traveling on Main Street WB made left-turn from right
lane. MV1 stopped in left-turn lane on Main Street WB. MV2
proceeded through turn and struck MV with the trailer.
MV1 traveling on West Columbus Avenue SB in left lane.
MV2 traveling on West Columbus Avenue SB in middle lane.
Both proceed through intersection for left turn and make
contact.
MV1 and MV2 traveling SB on West Columbus Ave. MV1 in
far left lane attempting to continue straight. MV2 in center
lane attempting to turn left onto Main St. EB. MV1 struck
MV2. Center and left lane marked with left only arrows, but
faded/worn.
MV1 exits 91S off ramp. While merging with traffic, failed to
see MV2 stopped and rear ended vehicle. MV2 struck MV3
which was stopped ahead of MV2.
MV1 and MV2 both traveling south on West Columbus Ave.
attempting to turn left on Main St. EB. Contact was made
between MV1 and MV2.
19
11/29/2012
Thursday
2:29 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Property Damage Only
44
33
20
2/16/2013
Saturday
12:05 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
22
48
21
3/2/2013
Saturday
4:58 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
46
29
22
7/9/2013
Tuesday
7:17 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Property Damage Only
53
89
23
10/31/2013
Thursday
5:03 PM
Rear-end
Dusk
Rain
Wet
Following too closely
Property Damage Only
45
-
MV1 was slowing in traffic traveling SB on West Columbus
Ave. MV2 was going straight when rear ending MV1.
28
MV1 and MV2 traveling SB on West Columbus Ave. Both
vehicle making left turns onto Main St. at time of collision.
MV1 fled the scene before providing MV2 proper accident
information.
24
11/11/2013
Monday
3:01 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Clear
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Failure to keep in proper lane
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Non-Fatal Injury
-
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Crash Data Summary Table
W. Columbus Avenue @ Main Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
Day of Week
Time of
Day
Manner of
Collision
25
11/14/2013
Thursday
1:20 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Light Condition Weather Condition
Daylight
Clear
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Crash Severity
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Property Damage Only
Ages
D1
D2
42
50
D3
Comments
MV1 & MV2 both operating W Columbus SB. MV1 & MV2
were turning left onto Main Street EB in adjacent lanes when
MV2 encroached on MV1's lane, sideswiping MV1.
MV1 traveling W Columbus SB hit the rear of MV2 while
turning left onto Main Street EB. MV2 crossed into MV1's
lane during the turning movement, cutting off MV1. MV1
tracked MV2 on Pomona Street to exchange info & then left
fearing his safety.
MV1 was stopped just south of I-91 SB Off-Ramp with hazard
lights on after engine kept shutting off. MV2 was passing
MV1 after exiting car dealership because hazard lights were
on. MV1 struck MV2 when it suddenly lunged forward due to
an unknown reason.
MV1 & MV2 were both traveling W Columbus Ave SB. MV1
was in left travel lane; MV2 was in middle travel lane. MV1
struck the side of MV2 while attempting to switch lanes.
MV2 was towed for registration issues.
MV1 & MV2 were both traveling W Columbus Ave SB
attempting to turn left onto Main Street EB. MV1 crossed
into MV2's lane during the turn, striking MV2.
MV1 was operating the wrong way on a one-way road under
I-91. MV2 was traveling W Columbus SB and made head on
contact with MV1 at the intersection of W Columbus SB and
the one-way road.
MV1 traveling in the far left-lane on West Columbus Ave SB
went straight. MV2 attempting left-turn onto Main Street
when the two cars struck.
26
1/3/2014
Friday
9:36 PM
Rear-end
Dark - Lighted
Blowing Snow / Fog,
Smog, Smoke
Wet
Made an improper turn / Failed to yield
right of way
Property Damage Only
52
57
27
2/28/2014
Friday
4:57 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Operating defective equipment
Property Damage Only
39
42
28
6/29/2014
Sunday
10:45 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Property Damage Only
89
37
29
8/5/2014
Tuesday
1:07 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Made an improper turn / Failed to yield
right of way
Property Damage Only
75
40
30
8/25/2014
Monday
9:43 PM
Head On
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Wrong way
Property Damage Only
23
34
31
9/22/2014
Monday
2:49 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
38
19
32
9/23/2014
Tuesday
4:45 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Property Damage Only
43
52
MV1 in outer most left lane and MV2 in inner most left lane
on West Columbus Ave SB. Both attempting to turn left onto
Main street, MV2 struck MV1
33
9/30/2014
Tuesday
10:59 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Property Damage Only
53
58
Tractor trailer traveling on West Columbus Ave SB
attempting to turn left onto Main Street. MV1 also
attemtpting to turn left onto Main Street creased by truck.
Tractor trailer traveling on West Columbus Ave SB
attempting to turn left onto Main Street. MV1 also
attemtpting to turn left onto Main Street struck by trailer
while trying to pass during left-turn.
MV1 traveling on West Columbus Ave SB about to use u-turn
and merge onto East Columbus Ave NB. MV2 turned left out
of gas station and traveling WB in EB travel lane. MV2 struck
MV1 head on.
34
10/7/2014
Tuesday
7:15 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to yield right-of-way
Property Damage Only
54
23
35
10/19/2014
Sunday
7:59 PM
Head On
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Wrong side or wrong way
Non-Fatal Injury
47
-
36
10/31/2014
Friday
6:21 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane or running
off road
Property Damage Only
21
65
MV1 traveling in the far left-lane on West Columbus Ave SB
went straight. MV2 attempting left-turn onto Main Street
when the two cars struck.
37
11/7/2014
Friday
4:58 PM
Rear-end
Dark - Lighted
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
-
55
MV2 stopped in traffic on West Columbus Ave SB. MV1
traveling from the I-91 SB Off-Ramp and rear ended MV2.
38
11/9/2014
Sunday
12:30 AM
Rear-end
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
37
26
MV1 traveling on West Columbus Ave SB. MV2 traveling on
West Columbus SB struck MV1 in rear.
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Crash Data Summary Table
W. Columbus Avenue @ Main Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
Day of Week
Time of
Day
Manner of
Collision
39
11/14/2014
Friday
Sideswipe - Same
11:57 AM
Direction
40
3/9/2014
Sunday
6:19 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Light Condition Weather Condition
Ages
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Property Damage Only
24
54
MV1 and MV2 traveling on Main Street WB making a leftturn onto West Columbus Ave SB. MV1 drifted into MV2's
lane and struck MV2.
Property Damage Only
52
37
MV1 and MV2 traveling on West Columbus Ave SB. Both
attempt to turn left onto Main Street when MV1 struck MV2.
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane or running
off road
Dawn
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Crash Severity
D1
D2
41
3/19/2011
Saturday
2:45 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
26
36
42
4/3/2011
Sunday
4:10 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane or running
off road
Property Damage Only
46
21
43
5/17/2011
Tuesday
10:52 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Rain
Wet
Wrong side or wrong way/ Disregarded
traffic signs, signals, road markings
Property Damage Only
25
-
44
7/23/2011
Saturday
12:21 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No improper driving
Property Damage Only
47
32
45
10/7/2011
Friday
10:26 PM
Single Vehicle
Crash
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Exceeded authorized speed limit
Non-Fatal Injury
28
N/A
46
11/4/2011
Friday
7:01 PM
Single Vehicle
Crash
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Opperating vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive manner
Property Damage Only
-
N/A
47
5/11/2012
Friday
2:18 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Distracted / Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
44
19
48
4/22/2014
Tuesday
8:21 AM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
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Failed to yield right of way / Inattention
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Property Damage Only
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41
D3
Comments
MV2 was stopped at red light heading SB on W. Columbus
Ave in preparation of turning left onto Main St. MV1 was
coming off Rt. 91 exit ramp and was less than attentive while
approaching Main St. intersection. MV1 rear-ended MV2.
MV1 was stopped in left lane and MV2 was stopped in center
lane. Both were facing SB on W. Columbus Ave preparing to
make a left turn onto main street. When vehicles began
making the turn MV1 drifted right into other lane making
contact with MV2.
MV1 was heading east on I-91 underpass (one-way) between
W. Columbus Ave and E. Columbus Ave. MV2 was heading
west along same route in the wrong direction and struck
MV1 in left front quarter panel. MV2 fled the scene before
providing information.
Both MV1 and MV2 (Tractor Trailer) were heading WB on
Main Street and stopped in preparation of making left turn
onto W. Columbus Ave. While both vehicles were in the
process of turning they came into contact with each other.
MV1 Exiting Rt. 91 S onto W. Columbus/I-91 underpass. MV1
lost control striking a caution sign/bridge abutment.
28
MV1 was SB exiting I-91 onto W. Columbus Ave when it
struck a Wooden UP then struck curbing before coming to
rest under I-91 overpass on Main St. Occupants fled scene
taking keys and leaving vehicle behind. Vehicles owner called
shortly after to report vehicle stolen.
MV1 and MV2 were stopped at a red light heading SB on W.
Columbus Ave. MV3 was also heading SB on W. Columbus
and was approaching intersection when she rear-ended MV2
which was forced ahead into MV1.
Both MV1 and MV2 were in adjacent left turn only lanes on
W Columbus SB. MV1 was in the right lane turning left and
MV2 was in the left lane. MV2 stated she panicked and tried
to go straight striking MV1 on the rear driver side.
Crash Data Summary Table
E. Columbus Avenue @ Main Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
Day of Week
Time of
Day
Manner of
Collision
Light Condition
Weather
Condition
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Crash Severity
Ages
D1
D2
1
2/4/2011
Friday
1:20 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No improper driving
Property Damage Only
34
29
2
2/7/2011
Monday
1:14 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Cloudy
Wet
Inattention
Property Damage Only
17
49
3
2/11/2011
Friday
11:30 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No improper driving
Property Damage Only
29
39
4
2/15/2011
Tuesday
11:37 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
44
61
5
4/14/2011
Thursday
3:34 AM
Single Vehicle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Wet
Fatigued/asleep
Property Damage Only
43
N/A
6
6/30/2011
Thursday
4:27 PM
Single Vehicle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Swerving or avoiding due to wind,
slippery surface, vehicle, object, nonmotorist in roadway, etc.
7
12/10/2011
Saturday
2:26 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Non-Fatal Injury
30
43
8
12/14/2011
Wednesday
2:08 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive manner
Non-Fatal Injury
35
35
9
4/25/2012
Wednesday
1:48 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Non-Fatal Injury
40
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45
D3
Comments
MV1 & MV2 (EMT vehicle) both traveling E Columbus NB.
MV1 was stopped in traffic just south of the Main Street
intersection. MV2, with lights & siren active, attempted to
drive around the long line of cars; however, due to the recent
snow storms, the roadway was significantly narrowed. MV2
bumped the snow/ice bank, bumping it into MV1.
MV1 & MV2 (construction vehicle) both operating Main
Street EB just east of E Columbus intersection. MV2
sideswiped MV1 & did not stop. MV1 was able to record the
plate number & called police. Police tracked down MV2 30
minutes later.
MV1 & MV2 (vehicle with attached trailer) both operating
Main Street EB. MV2 had his signal on to move from the left
lane to the right lane in order to turn right onto Longhill
Street. MV1 stopped to allow MV2 to merge into the right
lane. While switching lanes, the trailer attached to MV2
sideswiped MV1 due to the narrow lanes caused by the large
snow banks.
MV1 (trash truck) & MV2 both making legal U-turn from W
Columbus SB to E Columbus NB. MV1 rear-ended MV2 when
MV2 came to a stop at the stop sign just prior to E Columbus.
MV1, operating Main Street WB, ran off the road, striking the
curbing of the middle island & driving into the EB traffic lanes.
Severe damage to MV1.
65
MV1 turning right onto Main Street EB from E Columbus NB
when he noticed MV2 operating Main Street WB on the
wrong side of the roadway. MV1 drove off the roadway to get
out of the way, blowing out both front tires when it hit the
curb. MV1 continued up onto the sidewalk & hit a city sign.
MV2 never stopped, traveling E Columbus NB.
MV1 & MV2 both operating E Columbus NB with green traffic
signal. MV3, operating Main Street WB, blew through a red
traffic signal. MV3 made contact with MV2 & then MV1. All 3
vehicles towed. All 8 passengers involved taken to the
hospital.
MV1, operating E Columbus NB near Main Street, was rearended multiple times by MV2. MV2 operator was the exhusband of a passenger in MV1. MV2 repeatedly rammed the
back of MV1, trying to run it off the road. MV1 turned right
onto Mill Street, trying to escape MV2. MV2 continued to ram
MV1 until it finally sped off at the intersection Main Street &
Mill Street. An active restraining order was outstanding
between MV2 operator & passenger of MV1.
MV1 traveling on Main Street EB. MV2 traveling on East
Columbus Avenue NB. MV2 stated that they had green light
when collision with MV1.
Crash Data Summary Table
E. Columbus Avenue @ Main Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
Day of Week
Time of
Day
Manner of
Collision
Light Condition
Weather
Condition
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Crash Severity
10
6/21/2012
Thursday
4:25 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to yield right-of-way
11
7/11/2012
Wednesday
1:25 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
12
10/18/2012
Thursday
3:03 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
13
2/12/2013
Tuesday
3:43 PM
Angle
Daylight
14
3/29/2013
Friday
4:16 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Ages
D3
Comments
D1
D2
Property Damage Only
48
23
Failure to yield right-of-way
Property Damage Only
31
41
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Property Damage Only
-
55
Clear
Wet
Failure to yield right-of-way
Non-Fatal Injury
18
27
MV1 operating Main Street EB; MV2 operating Main Street
WB. Both vehicles had a solid green signal. MV1 failed to yield
to MV2 when it attempted to turn left onto E Columbus NB.
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
36
63
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street WB. MV2 was
slowing to a stop to yield for traffic before turning right onto
E Columbus NB when it was rear-ended by MV1.
MV1 and MV2 traveling on Main Street EB. MV1 in left lane
attempted to change lanes and struck MV2 in right lane.
MV1 approaching East Columbus Avenue via U-turn merge.
MV2 traveling on East Columbus NB. MV1 struck in rear by
MV2.
MV1 traveling on East Columbus Ave NB. MV2 traveling on
Main Street EB. MV2 stated that they had green light and
MV1 ran red light. MV1 fled scene.
15
4/21/2013
Sunday
3:37 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Made an improper turn
Property Damage Only
22
42
MV1 & MV2 both operating E Columbus NB. MV1 was in
right travel lane turning right onto Main Street EB when it was
struck by MV2 (tractor trailer). MV2, operating in middle
lane, made a last-second decision to turn right onto Main
Street EB.
16
7/14/2013
Sunday
5:25 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Property Damage Only
-
27
MV1 & MV2 both operating E Columbus NB. MV1 sideswiped
MV2 in the Main Street intersection and then fled the scene.
17
11/27/2013
Wednesday
2:33 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Wet
Failure to yield right-of-way
Property Damage Only
29
31
MV1 operating east on u-turn road from W Columbus to E
Columbus; MV2 operating E Columbus NB. MV1 failed to
stop before turning left onto E Columbus NB, striking MV2.
18
2/2/2014
Sunday
9:29 AM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Wet
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Property Damage Only
59
35
MV1 traveling on East Columbus Avenue NB. MV2 traveling
on Main Street EB. MV2 ran red light and struck MV1.
19
3/22/2014
Saturday
9:34 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Distracted
Non-Fatal Injury
55
43
MV1 traveling on Main Street EB. MV2 traveling on East
Columbus Avenue NB. MV1 ran red light and struck MV2.
20
7/12/2014
Saturday
12:52 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Property Damage Only
19
29
MV1 and MV2 traveling on Main Street EB. MV2 in left lane
attempted to change lanes and struck MV1 in right lane.
21
10/29/2014
Wednesday
2:46 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Non-Fatal Injury
27
41
MV1 traveling on Main Street EB. MV2 traveling on East
Columus Avenue NB. MV1 ran red light and struck MV2.
22
11/14/2014
Friday
2:30 AM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Rain
Wet
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Property Damage Only
54
47
MV1 traveling on East Columbus Avenue NB. MV2 traveling
on Main Street EB. Unknown who ran red light.
23
12/22/2014
Monday
12:17 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
23
42
MV1 and MV2 traveling on East Columbus Ave NB. MV1
making a right turn when rear ended by MV2.
24
5/3/2013
Friday
3:59 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane, running off
the road
Property Damage Only
32
62
MV1 operating Main Street EB; MV2 operating E Columbus
NB. MV2 collided with MV1 as it turned right onto Main
Street EB, crossing multiple lanes in the process.
25
11/29/2014
Saturday
2:18 PM
Sideswipe Same
Direction
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane, running off
the road
Property Damage Only
53
39
MV1 and MV2 travelng on Main Street EB.MV1 attempted a
right turn from left lane as MV2 was coming off East
Columbus NB off-ramp.
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Crash Data Summary Table
E. Columbus Avenue @ Main Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
Day of Week
Time of
Day
Manner of
Collision
Light Condition
Weather
Condition
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Crash Severity
26
1/7/2011
Friday
8:15 PM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Wet
Inattention
27
10/30/2011
Sunday
7:30 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Cloudy
Wet
28
1/11/2012
Wednesday
11:36 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
29
2/10/2012
Friday
8:11 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
30
3/27/2012
Tuesday
7:06 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Ages
D2
Property Damage Only
60
46
Failure to yield right-of-way
Property Damage Only
42
33
Dry
Failure to yield right-of-way
Property Damage Only
41
49
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,road
markings
Non-Fatal Injury
26
27
MV1 heading NB on E. Columbus Ave. collided at intersection
with MV2 who was travelling EB on Main St. from W.
Columbus Ave. Both drivers claim they had a green light.
45
MV2 was heading EB on Main St. after being stopped at a red
light that had turned green. MV1 travelling NB on E.
Columbus Ave off the Rt. 91 off ramp. At intersection, the
front of MV1 made contact with right side of MV2. Two
witnesses both state MV2 had the green light and the ROW.
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings/ Failure to yield right-of-way
Non-Fatal Injury
28
D3
Comments
D1
MV1 stopped at light heading WB on Main Street. MV2 rearended MV1.
MV1 heading EB on Main St. MV2 heading WB on Main St.
MV1 tried to make left turn onto E. Columbus Ave when it
crossed into WB lane striking MV2.
MV1 traveling NB in right lane on E. Columbus Ave attempted
left turn onto Main St and struck MV2 also travelling NB on E.
Columbus Ave in left lane.
31
9/20/2012
Thursday
5:21 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
35
33
MV1 was slowing at yield sign while merging onto E.
Columbus Ave NB from Main St. MV2 was travelling behind
MV1 and failed to slow down striking MV1 in the rear.
32
9/11/2013
Wednesday
4:59 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to yield right-of-way
Non-Fatal Injury
52
38
MV2 heading NB from Rt. 91 off ramp to E. Columbus Ave.
made contact with MV1 heading EB on Main St. Both
operators claim to have had green light.
33
11/20/2013
Wednesday
5:48 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
45
37
34
7/24/2014
Thursday
7:08 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive manner
Non-Fatal Injury
37
64
35
12/4/2014
Thursday
11:47 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to yield right-of-way
Property Damage Only
32
71
36
9/19/2013
Thursday
1:27 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
30
36
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MV1 heading EB on Rt.91 underpass from W. Columbus to E.
Columbus Ave. MV2 was heading NB on E. Columbus Ave.
When MV1 pulled onto E. Columbus, the cars collided. Both
owners claiming it was the other drivers fault.
MV3 and MV2 were stopped at intersection in left lane
heading NB on E. Columbus Ave when MV1 Rear ended MV2
who was pushed ahead into MV3. MV1 continued on through
intersection cut across the right lane and collided with a
mailbox in front of the Sunoco on the East side of E.
Columbus Ave. MV1 then cut back across both lanes on E.
Columbus hit a light pole on the West side of the road cut
back across both lanes again were it finally came to a stop
after colliding with a tree/building on the East side of the
road
MV1 was heading EB on Main St. When it collided with MV2
who was turning right onto Main St from East Columbus Ave
(Rt. 91 off-ramp)
MV1 travelling NB on E. Columbus Ave tried to make a right
hand turn into Sunoco lot when it had to slow to stop for
another truck stopped in the driveway. MV2 was also
travelling NB on E. Columbus Ave behind MV1 and was
unable to stop quick enough rear-ending MV1.
Crash Data Summary Table
Main Street @ Longhill Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
1
2/15/2011
Tuesday
7:42 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
2
7/20/2011
Wednesday
8:50 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
3
10/11/2011
Tuesday
11:46 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
4
4/25/2012
Wednesday
3:06 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
5
7/5/2013
Friday
1:08 AM
Single Vehicle
6
4/14/2014
Monday
4:30 PM
Angle
Day of Week
Time of
Day
Manner of
Collision
Light Condition
Weather
Condition
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Crash Severity
Ages
D1
D2
Property Damage Only
53
34
Failure to yield right-of-way
Non-Fatal Injury
25
21
Dry
Failed to yield right-of-way
Property Damage Only
39
74
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right-of-way
Property Damage Only
50
-
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Swerving or avoiding due to wind,
slippery surface, vehicle, object, nonmotorist in roadway, etc.
Property Damage Only
24
N/A
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Swerving or avoiding due to wind,
slippery surface, vehicle, object, nonmotorist in roadway, etc.
Property Damage Only
46
29
7
7/20/2011
Wednesday
8:50 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Failure to yield right-of-way
Non-Fatal Injury
25
21
8
12/22/2013
Sunday
8:36 AM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Wet
Driving too fast for conditions/ Failure to
keep in proper lane or running off road
Non-Fatal Injury
40
32
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D3
Comments
MV1 (tractor trailer) & MV2 both operating Main Street EB.
MV1 attempting right turn onto Longhill Street. MV2, slightly
behind MV1 in adjacent lane, was trying to switch into MV1's
lane when it made contact with the trailer of MV1 as MV1
turned right.
MV1 operating Main Street EB; MV2 operating Main Street
WB. Both vehicles had a solid green signal. MV2 failed to
yield to MV1 when it attempted to turn left onto Longhill
Street.
MV1 traveling on Main Street EB. MV2 traveling on Main
Street WB attempting to make a left turn onto Longhill
Street. MV1 traveling across Longhill Street struck MV2 in
rear quarter panel.
MV2 pulled onto Longhill Street SB when rear ended by
MV1.
MV1 operating Main Street EB approaching Longhill Street.
MV1 was turning right onto Longhill Street SB when it was
cut off by an unknown MV. MV1 swerved to avoid a
collision, sending it across Longhill Street into a light pole on
the NB side of the street.
MV1 and MV2 travelng on Main Street EB. MV2 veered into
left lane and struck MV1. Both MV1 and MV2 swerved to
avoid another vehicle merging from East Columbus Avenue.
MV1 was driving EB on Main St. MV2 was driving WB on
Main St. Both vehicles had green lights at intersection. MV2
tried to make a left turn onto Longhill St. crossing into path
of MV1.
MV1 travelling EB on Main St. attempted to take a right turn
onto Longhill St. MV1 took turn too wide veering into
oncoming lane. MV2 approaching intersection traveling NB
on Longhill St was struck by MV1.
Crash Data Summary Charts
W. Columbus Avenue @ Main Street ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
Main Street @ West Columbus Avenue
48
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
2
5
6
3
4
2
2
4
6
6
7
1
%
4%
10%
13%
6%
8%
4%
4%
8%
13%
13%
15%
2%
16%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
7
6
10
3
6
11
5
%
15%
13%
21%
6%
13%
23%
10%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
6
7
13
5
5
12
%
13%
15%
27%
10%
10%
25%
30%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
2
9
25
10
2
0
0
%
4%
19%
52%
21%
4%
0%
0%
60%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
35
9
3
0
1
0
%
73%
19%
6%
0%
2%
0%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Road Surface
Dry
Wet
Snow / Ice
Unknown / NR
#
40
7
1
0
%
83%
15%
2%
0%
100%
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
#
41
7
0
0
%
85%
15%
0%
0%
100%
50%
0%
Main Contributing Factor from Narrative
Following Too Closely
Made an Improper Turn
Failure to Yield Right‐Of‐Way
Innattention / Distracted
Disregarded Traffic Controls
Failure to Keep in Lane / Running Off Road
Erratic / Aggressive Driving
Excessive Speed
Operating Wrong Way
Vehicle Malfunction
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
5
4
5
9
3
14
1
1
3
1
2
0
%
10%
8%
10%
19%
6%
29%
2%
2%
6%
2%
4%
0%
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14%
12%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
20%
10%
0%
6AM ‐ 9AM 9AM ‐ 12PM 12PM‐3PM 3PM ‐ 6PM 6PM ‐ 9PM 9PM ‐ 6AM
40%
20%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Rear‐end
Clear
Angled
Cloudy
Sideswipe Head‐on
Rain
Snow
Ped/Bike Unknown /
Other
Other
Unknown /
NR
50%
0%
Dry
Wet
Snow / Ice
Unknown / NR
Property Damage
Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
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Crash Data Summary Charts
E. Columbus Avenue @ Main Street ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
Main Street @ East Columbus Avenue
36
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
2
7
3
3
1
2
4
0
3
3
4
4
%
6%
19%
8%
8%
3%
6%
11%
0%
8%
8%
11%
11%
25%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
4
2
3
8
8
7
4
%
11%
6%
8%
22%
22%
19%
11%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
1
5
12
11
4
3
%
3%
14%
33%
31%
11%
8%
40%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
2
8
20
6
0
0
0
%
6%
22%
56%
17%
0%
0%
0%
60%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
30
5
1
0
0
0
%
83%
14%
3%
0%
0%
0%
100%
Road Surface
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
#
28
8
0
0
%
78%
22%
0%
0%
100%
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
#
23
13
0
0
%
64%
36%
0%
0%
100%
50%
0%
Main Contributing Factor from Narrative
Following Too Closely
Fatigued / Asleep
Failure to Yield Right‐Of‐Way
Innattention / Distracted
Disregarded Traffic Controls
Excessive Speed
Failure to Keep in Lane / Running Off Road
Erratic / Aggressive Driving
Made an Improper Turn
Swerving / Avoiding
Vehicle Malfunction
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
0
1
8
9
8
0
4
2
1
1
0
2
0
%
0%
3%
22%
25%
22%
0%
11%
6%
3%
3%
0%
6%
0%
T0454_Main Street South Crash Data Summary Table.xlsx
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
30%
20%
10%
0%
6AM ‐ 9AM 9AM ‐ 12PM 12PM‐3PM 3PM ‐ 6PM 6PM ‐ 9PM 9PM ‐ 6AM
40%
20%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe Head‐on
Ped/Bike Unknown /
Other
50%
0%
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown /
NR
50%
0%
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
Property Damage
Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Sheet 1 of 1
Crash Data Summary Charts
Main Street @ Longhill Street ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
Main Street @ Longhill Street
8
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
0
1
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
1
0
1
%
0%
13%
0%
25%
0%
0%
38%
0%
0%
13%
0%
13%
40%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
1
1
2
3
0
1
0
%
13%
13%
25%
38%
0%
13%
0%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
2
1
0
2
2
1
%
25%
13%
0%
25%
25%
13%
30%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
1
1
6
0
0
0
0
%
13%
13%
75%
0%
0%
0%
0%
80%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
7
1
0
0
0
0
%
88%
13%
0%
0%
0%
0%
100%
Road Surface
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
#
7
1
0
0
%
88%
13%
0%
0%
100%
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
#
5
3
0
0
%
63%
38%
0%
0%
100%
50%
0%
Main Contributing Factor from Narrative
Following too Closely
Visibility Obstructed
Failure to Yield Right‐Of‐Way
Innattention / Distracted
Disregarded Traffic Controls
Excessive Speed
Failure to Keep in Lane / Running Off Road
Erratic / Aggressive Driving
Cellular Phone Use
Swerving / Avoiding
Vehicle Malfunction
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
0
0
4
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
%
0%
0%
50%
13%
0%
0%
0%
13%
0%
25%
0%
0%
0%
T0454_Main Street South Crash Data Summary Table.xlsx
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
20%
10%
0%
6AM ‐ 9AM 9AM ‐ 12PM 12PM‐3PM 3PM ‐ 6PM 6PM ‐ 9PM 9PM ‐ 6AM
60%
40%
20%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe Head‐on
Ped/Bike Unknown /
Other
50%
0%
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown /
NR
50%
0%
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
Property Damage
Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Sheet 1 of 1
INTERSECTION CRASH RATE WORKSHEET
CITY/TOWN : SPRINGFIELD
DISTRICT :
2
COUNT DATE :
UNSIGNALIZED :
NO
Dec-12
SIGNALIZED :
YES
~ INTERSECTION DATA ~
MAJOR STREET :
WEST COLUMBUS AVENUE
MINOR STREET(S) :
MAIN STREET
North
DIAGRAM
(Label Approaches)
Dealership Driveway
Main Street
W Columbus
INTERSECTION
W Columbus
DEALERSHIP DRIVEWAY
PEAK HOUR VOLUMES
APPROACH :
1
2
3
4
DIRECTION :
EB
WB
NB
SB
PEAK HOURLY
VOLUMES (AM/PM) :
15
326
" K " FACTOR :
0.109
TOTAL # OF CRASHES :
48
CRASH RATE CALCULATION :
5
1,742
INTERSECTION ADT ( V ) = TOTAL DAILY
APPROACH VOLUME :
# OF
YEARS :
1.72
4
AVERAGE # OF
CRASHES PER YEAR (
A):
RATE =
Total Peak
Hourly
Approach
Volume
2,083
19,110
12.00
( A * 1,000,000 )
( V * 365 )
Comments : K DETERMINED FROM ATR ON W COLUMBUS BETWEEN BLISS & HOWARD
Project Title & Date:
MGM SPRINGFIELD - SPRINGFIELD, MA
INTERSECTION CRASH RATE WORKSHEET
CITY/TOWN : SPRINGFIELD
DISTRICT :
2
COUNT DATE :
UNSIGNALIZED :
NO
Dec-13
SIGNALIZED :
YES
~ INTERSECTION DATA ~
MINOR STREET(S) :
MAIN STREET
INTERSECTION
North
DIAGRAM
(Label Approaches)
Main Street
Main Street
E Columbus
EAST COLUMBUS AVENUE
E Columbus
MAJOR STREET :
PEAK HOUR VOLUMES
APPROACH :
1
2
3
4
DIRECTION :
EB
WB
NB
SB
PEAK HOURLY
VOLUMES (AM/PM) :
795
493
582
" K " FACTOR :
0.104
TOTAL # OF CRASHES :
36
CRASH RATE CALCULATION :
5
1,870
INTERSECTION ADT ( V ) = TOTAL DAILY
APPROACH VOLUME :
# OF
YEARS :
1.37
4
Total Peak
Hourly
Approach
Volume
17,981
AVERAGE # OF
CRASHES PER YEAR (
A):
RATE =
( A * 1,000,000 )
( V * 365 )
Comments : K DETERMINED FROM ATR ON E COLUMBUS BETWEEN BLISS & HOWARD
Project Title & Date:
MGM SPRINGFIELD - SPRINGFIELD, MA
9.00
INTERSECTION CRASH RATE WORKSHEET
CITY/TOWN : SPRINGFIELD
DISTRICT :
2
COUNT DATE :
UNSIGNALIZED :
NO
Dec-13
SIGNALIZED :
YES
~ INTERSECTION DATA ~
MAJOR STREET :
MAIN STREET
MINOR STREET(S) :
LONGHILL STREET
North
DIAGRAM
Main Street
(Label Approaches)
Main Street
Longhill Street
INTERSECTION
PEAK HOUR VOLUMES
APPROACH :
1
2
3
4
DIRECTION :
EB
WB
NB
SB
PEAK HOURLY
VOLUMES (AM/PM) :
1,113
330
225
" K " FACTOR :
0.104
INTERSECTION ADT ( V ) = TOTAL DAILY
APPROACH VOLUME :
TOTAL # OF CRASHES :
8
CRASH RATE CALCULATION :
# OF
YEARS :
0.34
4
5
Total Peak
Hourly
Approach
Volume
1,668
16,038
AVERAGE # OF
CRASHES PER YEAR (
A):
RATE =
( A * 1,000,000 )
( V * 365 )
Comments : K DETERMINED FROM ATR ON E COLUMBUS BETWEEN BLISS & HOWARD
Project Title & Date:
MGM SPRINGFIELD - SPRINGFIELD, MA
2.00
Road Safety Audit – Main Street South Corridor, Springfield
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Appendix D: Volume Data
MGM Springfield Off-Site Transportation Improvements - Springfield, Massachusetts
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65 Glenn Street 169 Ocean Blvd, Unit 101
Lawrence, MA 01843 Hampton, NH 03842
(978) 794.1792 (603) 601.8154
www.TheEngineeringCorp.com
2015 Base Year Conditions
Weekday Morning, Evening, and
Saturday Midday
Peak Hour Traffic Volumes
Road Safety Audit – Main Street South Corridor, Springfield
Nitsch Engineering 11214
Appendix E: Road Safety Audit References
Road Safety Audit – Main Street South Corridor, Springfield
Nitsch Engineering 11214
Road Safety Audit References
Massachusetts
Traffic
Safety
www.mhd.state.ma.us/safetytoolbox.
Toolbox,
Massachusetts
Highway
Department,
Road Safety Audits, A Synthesis of Highway Practice. NCHRP Synthesis 336. Transportation Research
Board, National Cooperative Highway Research Program, 2004.
Road Safety Audits. Institute of Transportation Engineers and U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal
Highway Administration, www.roadwaysafetyaudits.org.
FHWA Road Safety Audit Guidelines.
Administration, 2006.
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway
Road Safety Audit, 2nd edition. Austroads, 2000.
Road Safety Audits. ITE Technical Council Committee 4S-7. Institute of Transportation Engineers,
February 1995.