ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
State Street West Corridor
from Main Street to Spring Street/School 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 – State Street West Corridor, Springfield
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Table of Contents
Project Data ................................................................................................................................. 1
Background ................................................................................................................................. 4
Project Location and Description .............................................................................................. 4
Audit Observations ................................................................................................................... 13
Potential Safety Enhancements ............................................................................................... 22
Summary of Road Safety Audit ............................................................................................... 26
List of Tables
Table 1. Participating Audit Team Members ........................................................................................ 2
Table 2. Time Frame and Costs Breakdown ....................................................................................... 26
Tables 3-7. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary…………………………………...………..27-30
List of Figures
Figure L-1: Locus Map ........................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 1: Audit Study Area Map ........................................................................................................... 9
Figure 2: Study Intersection 1.............................................................................................................. 10
Figure 3: Study Intersections 2 and 3.................................................................................................. 11
Figure 4: Study Intersection 4 and 5 ................................................................................................... 12
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 second of the eight locations, referred to as “State Street West”. State Street West
begins at the northwest corner of the project site and is comprised of a corridor along State Street, roughly
0.4 miles in length, which includes the following intersections:
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State Street at Main Street
State Street at Dwight Street and Maple Street
State Street at Chestnut Street and Maple Street
State Street at Elliot Street
State Street at Spring Street and School Street
The RSA for State Street West occurred on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. As indicated in Table 1 on the
next page, 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, Mass in Motion, 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.
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Table 1. Participating Audit Team Members
Name
Jane Davis
Jeff Bandini
Samuel Gregorio
William Ullom
John Mastera
Dmitriy Mayboroda
William Van Duzer
Promise Otaluka
Khyati Parmar
Al Chwalek
Kiah McAndrew-Davis
Luke Hayes
Chuck Irvin
Connor M. Knightly
Laura Hanson
Agency/Affiliation
Nitsch Engineering
Nitsch Engineering
TEC, Inc.
MassDOT Traffic Operations
MassDOT Highway Safety
Fuss & O’Neill (representing City of Springfield)
Fuss & O’Neill (representing City of Springfield)
Federal Highway Administration Division Office
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Springfield Redevelopment Authority
Mass in Motion – Program Director
MassDOT District 2 – Traffic
Davenport Companies – MGM Springfield
Springfield Department of Public Works – Eng.
MassDOT District 2 – Projects
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Figure L-1: Locus Map
MGM Springfield Road Safety Audits
Location 2: State Street West 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 State Street West, the following intersections are eligible for HSIP funding:
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State Street at Main Street
State Street at Dwight Street and Maple Street
State Street at Chestnut Street and Maple Street
State Street at Spring Street and School Street
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 State Street West is shown in Figure 1. The existing conditions for each
study intersection are described below and aerial maps of each study intersection are shown in Figures 2
through 4.
The State Street West corridor is located at the northwest corner of the proposed MGM site and is roughly
0.4 miles in length. State Street is classified as an urban principal arterial that runs in an east-west
direction through the study area, with its western terminus at West Columbus Avenue and its eastern
terminus where State Street diverges into Boston Road and Berkshire Avenue in Springfield. Within the
study area, the State Street West corridor was reconstructed in 2012 by MassDOT. The roadway is
maintained by the City of Springfield and has a posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour (mph). For the
length of the State Street West corridor, all signalized intersections are coordinated.
State Street at Main Street
State Street and Main Street intersect to form a four-way signalized intersection, with State Street
approaching from the east and the west, and Main Street approaching from the north and south.
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Approaching from the west, State Street consists of one shared through/right-turn lane separated by a
double yellow center line (DYCL) from one departure lane, with a parking lane on the south side of the
roadway and a no parking zone on the north side of the roadway.
Approaching from the east, State Street consists of one exclusive right-turn lane, one through lane, and
one exclusive left-turn lane, separated by a DYCL from one departure lane and a parking lane, which is
sometimes utilized as a travel lane during off-peak hours despite the existing parking pavement markings.
Approaching from the north, Main Street consists of one shared/through right-turn lane and one
shared/through left-turn lane, separated by a DYCL from two departure lanes. The shared/through rightturn lane from this approach could be considered an auxiliary lane due to the lane configuration on the
south side of the intersection.
Approaching from the south, Main Street consists of one shared/through right-turn lane and one through
lane, separated by a double yellow center line from two departure lanes and a parking lane based on the
pavement markings. The width of the roadway, however, is insufficient for two departure lanes and a
parking lane, and based on observation, the roadway operates with one travel lane and one parking lane.
Additionally, at the time of the RSA, the west side of this approach was under construction, which further
affected the lane utilization.
Main Street is classified as an urban principal arterial that runs in a north-south direction through the audit
area, 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 intersection, however, the City notes a 30 mph speed limit
unless otherwise posted.
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 41 crashes were documented, yielding a crash rate of
1.12 per MEV, which is above both the Statewide and District 2 averages. In terms of severity, 18 crashes
reported personal injury. Of the 41 total crashes, the most frequent types were rear-end, which accounted
for 14 crashes, angle, which accounted for 11 crashes, and sideswipe, which accounted for 9 crashes. The
majority of the crashes originated from Main Street in the southbound direction, and the remaining
crashes were roughly evenly distributed amongst the other approaches.
State Street at Dwight Street and Maple Street
State Street, Dwight Street, and Maple Street intersect to form a four-way signalized intersection, with
State Street approaching from the east and the west, Dwight Street approaching from the north, and Maple
Street approaching from the south.
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2010 Average Crash Rates, per Million Entering Vehicles, by Intersection Type, MassDOT, Highway Division
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Approaching from the west, State Street consists of one shared through/right-turn lane and one through
lane separated by a DYCL from two departure lanes. Approaching from the east, State Street consists of
one through lane and one shared through/left-turn lane separated by a DYCL from two departure lanes.
Approaching from the north, Dwight Street permits one-way travel towards the intersection and consists
of one shared/through right-turn lane, one general purpose lane, and one exclusive left-turn lane.
Approaching from the south, Maple Street permits one-way travel away from the intersection and consists
of three general purpose lanes. Approximately 400 feet south of the intersection, the leftmost general
purpose lane becomes a channelized U-turn lane to access Maple Street northbound/Chestnut Street.
Dwight Street is classified as an urban principal arterial that runs in a north-south direction through the
audit area, with its northern terminus at Dover Street, and its southern terminus at the study intersection.
The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield and has no posted speed limit in the vicinity of the
intersection, however, the City notes a 30 mph speed limit unless otherwise posted.
Maple 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 Mill Street. 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 43 crashes were documented, yielding a crash rate of
1.00 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, 23 crashes reported personal injury. Of the 43 total crashes, the
most notable, with 10 crashes, was an angle crash between State Street westbound and Dwight Street
southbound. The other two notable types both originated from Dwight Street southbound, and were a
rear-end type with five crashes, and an angle type, with five crashes, between through vehicles and leftturning vehicles from the center lane.
State Street at Chestnut Street and Maple Street
State Street, Chestnut Street, and Maple Street intersect to form a four-way signalized intersection, with
State Street approaching from the east and the west, Chestnut Street approaching from the north, and
Maple Street approaching from the south.
Approaching from the west, State Street consists of two through-only lanes, with a left-turn restriction,
separated by a DYCL from two departure lanes. In order for vehicles to access Chestnut Street
northbound from this approach, they must do so by turning right onto Maple Street southbound at the
upstream intersection and utilizing the U-turn lane to access Maple Street northbound/Chestnut Street.
Approaching from the east, State Street consists of one shared through/right-turn lane and one through
lane separated by a DYCL from two departure lanes. Approaching from the north, Chestnut Street permits
one-way travel away from the intersection and consists of two general purpose lanes. Approaching from
the south, Maple Street permits one-way travel towards the intersection and consists of one
shared/through right-turn lane, one through lane, and one exclusive left-turn lane. A parking lane is
present on the west side of Chestnut Street/Maple Street.
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Chestnut Street is classified as an urban principal arterial that runs in a north-south direction through the
audit area, with its northern terminus at the intersection with Eagle Street, where it becomes Noble Street,
and its southern terminus at the study intersection. The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield
and has no posted speed limit in the vicinity of the intersection, however, the City notes a 30 mph speed
limit unless otherwise posted.
The existing conditions for Maple Street are described above for the intersection with State Street and
Dwight Street.
For the four year period of 2011-2014, a total of 36 crashes were documented, yielding a crash rate of
0.88 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, 19 crashes reported personal injury. Of the 36 total crashes, the
most notable, with nine crashes, was of rear-end type on State Street westbound. The other notable type,
with six crashes, was an angle crash between State Street eastbound and Maple Street northbound.
State Street at Elliot Street
State Street and Elliot Street intersect to form a three-way, “T-type” unsignalized intersection, with State
Street approaching from the east and west, and Elliot Street approaching from the north.
Approaching from the west, State Street operates freely with no control and consists of one through lane
and one shared through/left-turn lane, separated by a hatched gore area from two departure lanes.
Approaching from the east, State Street operates freely with no control and consists of one shared
through/right-turn lane and one through lane, separated by a hatched gore area from two departure lanes.
Approaching from the north, Elliot Street operates under “STOP” control and consists of one shared rightturn/left-turn lane separated by a DYCL from one departure lane.
Elliot Street is classified as a local road that runs in a north-south direction through the audit area. Elliot
Street is approximately 0.2 miles long, with its northern terminus at Salem Street and its southern
terminus at the study intersection. The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield and has no
posted speed limit in the vicinity of the intersection, however, the City notes a 30 mph speed limit unless
otherwise posted.
For the four year period of 2011-2014, a total of six crashes were documented, however, traffic volume
data was not collected at this intersection, and therefore an intersection crash rate cannot be calculated. In
terms of severity, two crashes reported personal injury. Of the six total crashes, the most notable, with
three crashes, was an angle crash between State Street westbound through vehicles and Elliot Street
southbound left-turning vehicles.
State Street at Spring Street and School Street
State Street, Spring Street, and School Street intersect to form a four-way signalized intersection, with
State Street approaching from the east and the west, Spring Street approaching from the north, and School
Street approaching from the south.
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Approaching from the west, State Street consists of one shared through/right-turn lane, one through lane,
and one exclusive left-turn lane separated by a DYCL from two departure lanes. Approaching from the
east, State Street consists of one shared through/right-turn lane and one shared through/left-turn lane,
separated by a median from two departure lanes. Approaching from the north and south, Spring Street and
School Street, respectively, are slightly offset between the north side and the south side of the
intersection, and each consist of one general purpose lane in each direction, separated by a DYCL.
Spring Street is classified as an urban minor arterial that runs in a north-south direction through the audit
area. Spring Street is approximately 0.4 miles long, with its northern terminus at Lyman Street and its
southern terminus at the study intersection. The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield and has
no posted speed limit in the vicinity of the intersection, however, the City notes a 30 mph speed limit
unless otherwise posted.
School Street is classified as an urban collector that runs in a north-south direction through the audit area.
School Street is approximately 0.3 miles long, with its northern terminus at the study intersection and its
southern terminus at Mulberry Street. The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield and has no
posted speed limit in the vicinity of the intersection, however, the City notes a 30 mph speed limit unless
otherwise posted.
For the four year period of 2011-2014, a total of 49 crashes were documented, yielding a crash rate of
1.44 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, 27 crashes reported personal injury. Of the 49 total crashes, the
most notable, with eight crashes, was an angle type between State Street eastbound through vehicles and
State Street westbound left-turning vehicles. The other notable type, with seven crashes, was rear-end
type on State Street westbound.
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Figure 1: Audit Study Area Map
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Figure 2: Study Intersection 1
MGM Springfield Road Safety Audits
State Street at Main Street
Springfield, MA
Data Source: MassGIS
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Figure 3: Study Intersections 2 and 3
MGM Springfield Road Safety Audits
State Street at Dwight Street and Maple Street
State Street at Chestnut Street and Maple Street
Springfield, MA
Data Source: MassGIS
Nitsch Project #11214
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Figure 4: Study Intersection 4 and 5
MGM Springfield Road Safety Audits
State Street at Elliot Street
State Street at Spring Street and School Street
Springfield, MA
Data Source: MassGIS
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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.
State Street West Corridor
The following deficiencies were noted to be corridor-wide issues:
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Traffic Operations:
o
Despite a speed limit of 30 mph, the audit team observed excessive vehicle speeds along
the corridor during daytime hours, and local audit participants mentioned that speeding in
the evening hours is also problematic. The grade along State Street and the overall width
of the roadway may have been contributing factors in the vehicle speeds. The audit team
noted that excessive speeds are a common factor for many of the crashes along the
corridor.
o
There are a number of collisions with parked vehicles along the length of the corridor,
which could be in part due to vehicles that are illegally parked in areas that are designated
as “No Parking”.
o
All pedestrian phases are exclusive. There are no concurrent pedestrian phases at the
intersections along the corridor, including the vicinity of the one-way roadways which do
not conflict with pedestrian movements.
Pedestrian Accommodations and Behavior:
o
The audit team observed a relatively large volume of pedestrians crossing State Street
midblock, despite the presence of pedestrian facilities at the intersections. This was most
problematic at the desired pedestrian midblock crossing between the intersections with
Chestnut Street/Maple Street and Elliot Street for access to/from the library on the north
side of the roadway and the parking lot on the south side of the roadway. There is an
existing chain fence along the north side of the roadway to encourage crossing at the
nearby signalized crosswalk at the intersection with Chestnut Street/Maple Street and to
deter pedestrians from crossing midblock illegally. However, a number of pedestrians
were observed crossing midblock despite the lack of pedestrian facilities for this
movement. This is the location of a fatal pedestrian collision that took place after the four
year analysis period and is not included in the crash data.
o
The pedestrian equipment at the intersection is relatively new and includes push buttons
and signal countdown display, however, Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) are not
present.
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Bicycle Accommodations:
o
Bicycle accommodation is only present at the intersections. These accommodations are 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.
o
There are no bicycle racks present along the corridor and the audit team observed a
number of bicycles that were locked to hand railings and fencing.
o
The existing catch basin grates varied along the length of the corridor and many were not
compliant for bicycle travel due to large openings that could cause bicycle tires to get
caught within the structure.
State Street at Main Street
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Traffic Operations, Signage, and Visibility:
o
The State Street eastbound through lane is not collinear through the intersection and
located across from the opposing left-turn lane. Coupled with the faded vehicle tracking
pavement guidelines and the phases operating concurrently, this configuration could
contribute to head-on collisions with through and left-turning vehicles from State Street
westbound, as seen in crashes 20 and 23.
o
There is a “No Left Turn” restriction on both State Street eastbound and Main Street
northbound, however, the audit team observed vehicles executing the illegal movement in
both directions. The traffic volume counts and crash 16 support the observation.
o
The signal head and R3-22 “No Left Turn” sign for State Street eastbound are mounted
on the mast arm on the near side of the intersection and not located within the cone of
vision. There are two post-mounted signal heads within the cone of vision2, however,
there is no secondary signage.
Signal head and “No Left Turn” sign are mounted on the near side mast arm;
the through lane is not collinear through the intersection. (Source: Google)
2
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2009 Edition
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The signals on the mast arm and the post on the northeast corner have a through arrow
indication for the State Street eastbound approach, and the post-mounted signal on the
southeast corner has a green ball indication. The green ball indication could be confusing
due to the left-turn restriction and the through arrow indication could be confusing due to
the permitted right-turn movement.
o
The R10-122 “Left Turn Yield on Green (Ball)” sign for Main Street southbound is not
mounted on the mast arm, but on the supplemental signal post on the southeast corner of
the intersection. Furthermore, the sign poses an issue with vertical clearance and conflicts
with adjacent pedestrians.
o
The backplates are missing on one of the mast arm signal heads and the post-mounted
signal head for Main Street southbound.
“Left Turn Yield on Green (Ball)” sign is mounted on the signal post and poses a vertical
clearance issue; backplates are missing from two signal heads (Source: Google)
o
There are two southbound through lanes on the Main Street approach from the north,
however, even though the pavement markings indicate that there are two receiving lanes
south of the intersection, there is not adequate width in the right lane for vehicle travel
due to the existing parking lane on the west side of the roadway.
o
The pavement markings on the Main Street approach south of the intersection are faded.
On Main Street southbound, there is not adequate width for two travel
lanes and a parking lane; pavement markings for lane striping are faded
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Along State Street westbound, the right travel lane in advance of the intersection becomes
the exclusive right-turn lane at the approach. The advanced lane designation signage
relative to the beginning of the exclusive turning lane provides little advanced warning
for vehicles in the right travel lane that desire to travel straight ahead to merge into the
center lane. The audit team noted that the departure lane on the west side of the
intersection had sufficient width due to the presence of a no parking zone to
accommodate a merge for vehicles who are unable to merge prior to traversing the
intersection.
Lane designation sign provides little advanced warning; right travel lane
becomes right turn lane (Source: Google)
o
Audit participants observed vehicles utilizing the no parking zone on the north side of
State Street west of the intersection to park temporarily. This could be due to the
placement of the “No Parking” signage, which is not located proximate to the corner but
roughly 100 feet from the intersection, or the lack of a gore area to indicate a no parking
zone.
o
Just east of the intersection, there is existing signage along State Street eastbound that
prohibits parking in the vicinity of the intersection for approximately two car lengths,
however, audit participants observed multiple vehicles utilizing this space to park
temporarily. Parking in this location decreases intersection sight distance and could cause
a collision for vehicles turning right from Main Street northbound, as seen in crash 36.
Vehicle parked in “No Parking” zone
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State Street at Dwight Street and Maple Street; State Street at Chestnut
Street and Maple Street
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Traffic Operations and Visibility along State Street:
o
Due to the separation of approximately 250 feet between the two intersections, vehicles
along State Street wish to clear both intersections during the green phase, and frequently
pass through on a red indication to do so. This may be a contributing factor in the number
of angle and rear-end collisions at both intersections, which includes angle crashes 1, 7,
23, 24, 27, 29, 31, 36, 37, and 40 and rear-end crashes 5 and 8 along State Street
westbound, and angle crashes 1, 11, 21, 22, 23, and 26 and rear-end crash 29 along State
Street eastbound.
o
Due to the grade differential along State Street and the proximity of the two intersections,
the two sets of signals may be visually confusing for vehicles approaching the
intersections.
Traffic Operations and Visibility at Dwight Street/Maple Street:
o
The lane configuration on Dwight Street southbound combined with the number of
receiving lanes on both Maple Street southbound and State Street eastbound could have
been a contributing factor for angle crashes 3, 11, 12, 28, 32, and 43. The crashes may
have occurred due to the following reasons:
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Due to the lack of lane designation signage and pavement markings for the
Dwight Street southbound center lane and the presence of two receiving lanes on
State Street eastbound, vehicles frequently utilize the center lane as a second leftturn lane.
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Due to the presence of three receiving lanes on Maple Street southbound and the
downstream U-turn lane, vehicles frequently utilize the exclusive left-turn lane as
a through lane to avoid weaving after traversing the intersection in order to
access the U-turn lane to Maple Street northbound/Chestnut Street.
No lane designation signage or pavement markings for the middle lane; there are two
through lanes on Dwight Street but three receiving lanes on Maple Street (Source: Google)
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o
The intersection sight distance is obstructed between State Street westbound and Dwight
Street southbound due to a building, fence, and trees located on the northeast corner. The
frequency of vehicles that run the red light combined with the poor sight distance may be
contributing factors in angle crashes 1, 7, 23, 24, 27, 29, 31, 36, 37, and 40 between these
two approaches.
Obstructed sight distance of Dwight Street from State Street (Source: Google)
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Traffic Operations and Visibility at Chestnut Street/Maple Street:
o
Audit participants observed vehicles turning left onto Chestnut Street northbound despite
a “No Left Turn” restriction, as seen in crash 20. This illegal movement could be
exacerbated by the presence of a sign indicating parking availability on Chestnut Street
with an arrow indicating to the left at the intersection.
Parking sign indicates left despite “No Left Turn” restriction
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Due to the presence of vegetation in the vicinity of the bus stop on the northeast corner
along State Street westbound, bus drivers may not have visibility of potential fares in
advance of the bus stop. This lack of visibility may cause bus drivers to brake quickly in
order to stop, and could be a contributing factor in rear-end crashes 5, 10, 12, 16, 18, 19,
24, 28, and 33.
Pedestrian Accommodations:
o
There is only one pedestrian push button to call the pedestrian phase for both directions
from each corner.
o
The pedestrian signal heads on the southeast and southwest corners for crossing Maple
Street are blocked by existing signage and are not visible from the pedestrian ramps.
Pedestrian signal heads cannot be seen from the pedestrian ramp due to existing signage
State Street at Elliot Street
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Pedestrian Accommodations:
o
The existing W11-2 “Pedestrian Crossing” sign is not the standard retroreflective
material.
o
There are no pedestrian refuges in the center of State Street. Given the long crossing
distance across the roadway coupled with the lack of a signal, pedestrians may not be
able to cross the entire width of the roadway and have nowhere to wait in between that is
protected from oncoming traffic.
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No pedestrian refuges across State Street; “Pedestrian Crossing” sign is
not retroreflective (Source: Google)
State Street at Spring Street and School Street
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Traffic Operations:
o
Right Turns on Red (RTOR) are permitted at the intersection, however, sight distance
may be obstructed due to the presence of adjacent buildings and walls. The sight distance
may not be adequate for right-turning vehicles from State Street eastbound onto School
Street southbound, where the crosswalk on School Street is located slightly further south
of the intersection.
o
Despite the relatively low volume of left-turning vehicles from State Street westbound
onto School Street, this movement realizes a large number of angle and rear-end
collisions, as seen in crashes 7, 8, 14, 21, 27, 33, 35, 39, 40, and 49. This is most likely a
result of the lack of an exclusive left-turn lane and/or the lack of a protected signal phase
for this movement.
o
Audit participants noted that the volume of left-turning vehicles from State Street
eastbound onto Spring Street is relatively low, despite the presence of an exclusive leftturn lane and protected only phase. However, removal of the lane and protected phase
may not significantly improve traffic operations, and may increase the likelihood of
additional crashes between State Street eastbound left-turning vehicles and State Street
westbound through vehicles.
o
The audit team observed and the traffic volume count supports that a relatively large
number of vehicles execute U-turns from the State Street westbound approach. This
could impact the left-turn movement from this approach and could pose a safety issue due
to the allowance of RTOR from School Street northbound.
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Signage:
o
The sign for “School Street, State Street, Next Signal” along State Street eastbound is not
provided with adequate advance warning of the intersection, is not clear which street is
which direction, and encroaches in the shoulder of the roadway.
“School St, Spring St, Next Signal” sign is not provided with adequate
advance warning of the intersection or information (Source: Google)

Pedestrian Accommodations:
o
The pedestrian signal posts located on the northeast corner facing the crossing for State
Street and the southwest corner facing the crossing for School Street may be located
beyond the acceptable distance from the curb line.
o
The crosswalk across State Street on the eastbound approach is slightly offset from the
intersection and configured such that the crossing is not the shortest possible distance
between the two corners and visibility of the crosswalk may be diminished.
Crosswalks across both State Street and School Street are offset from the intersection
and are longer than necessary (Source: Google)
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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.
State Street West Corridor

Post speed limit signage more frequently throughout the corridor and consider adding
supplemental signage such as “Strictly Enforced” or installing Radar Speed Feedback signs to aid
in speed reduction efforts (see example below) ), per MassDOT guidelines and existing speed
regulation.
Source: http://www.radarsign.com

Consider the use of additional enforcement to deter speeding along the corridor and illegal
parking in areas that are designated as “No Parking” and supply enforcement if appropriate.

Reduce lane widths where possible as a traffic calming measure by restriping the lanes, which
may also provide the width necessary for the addition of exclusive bicycle lanes.

Evaluate the clearance intervals throughout the corridor, ensuring that the signal timing accounts
for the grade of the roadway, and where appropriate, provide a longer all-red clearance to reduce
angle collisions that involve vehicles running the red light, particularly between Dwight Street
and Chestnut Street.

Evaluate where flashing yellow arrow (FYA) signals along the corridor can be installed, and
install where appropriate.

Provide hatched pavement markings within no parking areas to prevent vehicles from parking
illegally.

Install reflectorized borders on the traffic signal backplates to improve visibility.
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
Evaluate the use of exclusive or concurrent pedestrian signal phases along the corridor. Where
appropriate, provide a concurrent pedestrian phase across roadways where there is no conflicting
vehicular movement to improve traffic operations, particularly across the one-way roadways
(Dwight Street, Chestnut Street, and Maple Street).

Investigate where mid-block crossing is most frequent and provide pedestrian accommodations
where appropriate, including but not limited to crosswalks, pedestrian ramps, and warning
devices, such as rapid flashing beacons or hawk signals. If midblock crossings are deemed not
appropriate, provide additional trees and shrubbery and/or substantial fencing to deter illegal
crossing. At the location of the library, investigate the feasibility of adding a grade-separated
crossing to provide access to/from the library and the parking lot, and if feasible, design a
crossing, such as a pedestrian bridge.

Install APS to meet current standards for pedestrian accommodations.

Provide bicycle accommodations by providing exclusive bicycle lanes where possible and/or
installing additional signage and shared lane (“sharrow”) pavement markings where appropriate.

Provide bicycle racks at strategic locations along the corridor to encourage bicycle use.

Replace the existing catch basin grates with grates that are compliant for bicycle travel.
State Street at Main Street

Evaluate lane widths and restripe the travel lanes and/or the vehicle tracking pavement markings
through the intersection to reduce weaving potential and to provide collinear travel through the
intersection.

Evaluate if left-turns should be allowed at State Street eastbound and Main Street northbound,
and add a turning movement by modifying the traffic signals and timing, pavement marking, and
signage if appropriate.

Provide secondary R3-2 “No Left Turn” signage within the cone of vision for State Street
eastbound to improve visibility for vehicles queued at the stop line.

Remove the existing signal heads for State Street eastbound, and replace with a signal heads that
include through and right arrows.

Relocate the existing R10-12 “Left Turn Yield on Green (Ball)” sign from the supplemental
signal post to the mast arm to improve visibility and eliminate the vertical clearance conflict with
adjacent pedestrians.

Install backplates where missing on the traffic signal heads for Main Street southbound.
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Investigate modifying the Main Street southbound approach rightmost lane, which is currently a
shared through/right-turn lane, into an exclusive right-turn lane in order to eliminate the second
travel lane on the south side of the intersection, which conflicts with the existing parking lane. If
appropriate, convert this lane to an exclusive right-turn lane by adding signage and pavement
markings.

Evaluate removing the existing parking lane on the southwest side of the intersection to provide
adequate width for the right travel lane and the potential addition of a bicycle lane, restripe the
approach accordingly, and install “No Parking” signage and/or hatched pavement markings to
deter illegal parking if appropriate.

Provide supplementary hatched pavement markings within the no parking zones on the southeast
and northwest corners of the intersection along State Street to further discourage vehicles from
parking illegally.
State Street at Dwight Street and Maple Street; State Street at Chestnut
Street and Maple Street

Adjust the timing coordination of the signals at these two intersections, and subsequently the
entire corridor, such that vehicles can clear both signals during the same green phase. Lengthen
the all-red clearance, especially where visibility is restricted.

Evaluate the lane utilization for the Dwight Street approach, including whether a double-left turn
lane would be warranted from the center lane, and modify the signal indications, signage, and
pavement markings accordingly.

Provide a curb bump out or hatched gore area in the leftmost receiving lane on Maple Street
southbound to reduce the number of collisions that result from vehicles weaving from the two
through lanes on north side of the intersection, and to transition vehicles gradually south of the
approach. A curb bump out would have the added benefit of shortening the crossing distance for
pedestrians.

Provide advanced wayfinding signage to indicate that vehicles that wish to turn left on Chestnut
Street must make an advanced right-turn onto Maple Street and use the U-turn lane.

Remove the parking sign on State Street indicating parking availability to the left and replace
with signage that will lead vehicles to parking via the appropriate route.

Trim vegetation to improve visibility of the bus stop on the northeast corner of State Street and
Chestnut Street.

Install additional pedestrian push buttons for each direction on every corner.

Relocate the signage that is blocking the pedestrian signal heads on the southeast and southwest
corners of State Street and Maple Street northbound.
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State Street at Elliot Street

Replace the existing W11-2 “Pedestrian Crossing” sign with a new retroreflective sign.

Install a raised traffic island with curbing on State Street in the vicinity of the existing gore area
to provide a pedestrian refuge across State Street.
State Street at Spring Street and School Street
3

Investigate where RTOR should be prohibited due to poor sight distance. Install R10-113 “No
Turn on Red” and R10-153 “Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians” signs where appropriate.

Evaluate the addition of an exclusive left-turn lane and/or protected phase for State Street
westbound, and provide the lane and/or protected phase if warranted. If not warranted, consider a
supplemental traffic signal on the southwest corner for improved visibility for the permitted leftturn movement, and if appropriate, install a post-mounted signal at this location.

Investigate if U-turns should be allowed or prohibited from the State Street westbound approach.
If allowed, implement a “No Turn On Red” restriction on School Street northbound. If prohibited,
install R3-43 “No U-Turn” signs to eliminate U-turns at this location.

Replace the sign for “School Street, State Street, Next Signal” with D3-23 signage indicating the
street directions, and mount further in advance of the intersection, but no more than 300 feet3, and
with sufficient lateral clearance.

Investigate if the pedestrian signal post on the northeast and southwest corners of the intersection
are in compliance with accessibility standards with respect to location, and relocate if determined
to be non-compliant.

Realign the pedestrian ramps and crosswalk across School Street so that it is closer to the
intersection and desired pedestrian path and improves the visibility of pedestrians for rightturning vehicles from State Street eastbound.

Realign the pedestrian ramps and crosswalk across State Street on the western approach so it is
closer to the pedestrian desired path and align for the shortest possible crossing.
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2009 Edition
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Summary of Road Safety Audit
TEC, Inc. has retained Nitsch Engineering to prepare this RSA for MassDOT for the State Street West
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
Any new regulations that may be implemented as a result of this Road Safety Audit must first be
submitted and approved by the Springfield Board of Public Works.
The safety issues, potential improvements, estimated safety payoff, time frame, and cost for the overall
State Street West corridor and the individual intersections are summarized in Tables 3 through 7.
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Table 3. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
State Street West Corridor
Safety Issue
Traffic Operations
Pedestrian
Accommodations
Safety Enhancement
Post speed limit signage more frequently throughout the corridor and
consider adding supplemental signage such as “Strictly Enforced” or
installing Radar Speed Feedback signs
Supply additional enforcement if appropriate
Reduce lane widths where possible by restriping the lanes and
provide bicycle lanes if feasible
Provide a longer all-red clearance where appropriate
Install flashing yellow arrow (FYA) signals along the corridor where
appropriate
Provide hatched pavement markings within no parking areas
Time Frame
Cost
High
Short-term
Low
High
Short-Term
High
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
High
Short-Term
Low
High
Mid-Term
Medium
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Install reflectorized borders on the traffic signal backplates
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Provide concurrent pedestrian signal phases where appropriate
Low
Short-Term
Low
Medium
Mid-term
Medium
Medium
Short-term
Medium
High
Long-term
High
Low
Mid-Term
Low
Medium
Mid-term
Medium
Low
Short-term
Low
Medium
Short-term
Low
Provide pedestrian accommodations at midblock crossings where
appropriate, including but not limited to crosswalks, pedestrian
ramps, and warning devices, such as rapid flashing beacons or
hawk signals
If midblock crossings are deemed not appropriate, provide additional
trees and shrubbery and/or substantial fencing
If feasibile, design a grade separated crossing, such as a pedestrian
bridge, between the library and the parking lot
Install APS to meet current standards
Bicycle
Accommodations
Safety Payoff
Provide bicycle accommodations by providing exclusive bicycle
lanes where possible and/or installing additional signage and shared
lane (“sharrow”) pavement markings where appropriate
Provide bicycle racks at strategic locations along the corridor
Replace the existing catch basin grates with grates that are
compliant for bicycle travel
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Table 4. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
State Street at Main Street
Safety Issue
Traffic Operations,
Signage and Visibility
Safety Enhancement
Restripe travel lanes and/or vehicle tracking pavement markings
through the intersection
Add a left-turn movement at State Street eastbound and Main Street
northbound by modifying the traffic signals and timing, pavement
marking, and signage if appropriate
Provide secondary R3-2 “No Left Turn” signage for State Street
eastbound
Remove the existing signal heads for State Street eastbound and
replace with signal heads that include through and right arrows
Relocate the existing R10-12 “Left Turn Yield on Green (Ball)” sign
from the supplemental signal post to the mast arm
Install backplates where missing on the signal heads on Main Street
southbound
Convert the Main Street southbound approach rightmost lane to an
exclusive right-turn lane by adding signage and pavement markings
if appropriate
Remove the existing parking lane on the southwest side of the
intersection, restripe the approach accordingly, and install “No
Parking” signage and/or hatched pavement markings if appropriate
Provide supplementary hatched pavement markings within the no
parking area on the southeast corner of the intersection
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
High
Short-Term
Low
Low
Mid-Term
Medium
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Medium
Mid-Term
Low
Medium
Short-Term
Low
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Table 5. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
State Street at Dwight Street and Maple Street; State Street at Chestnut Street and Maple Street
Safety Issue
Traffic Operations
and Visibility
Pedestrian
Accommodations
Safety Enhancement
Adjust the timing coordination of the signals at the two intersections
such that vehicles can clear both signals during the same green
phase, and lengthen the all-red clearance
Modify the signal indications, signage, and pavement markings for
the Dwight Street approach based on lane utilization
Provide a curb bump out or hatched gore area in the leftmost
receiving lane on Maple Street southbound
Provide advanced wayfinding signage for the U-turn lane
configuration
Remove the parking sign on State Street indicating parking
availability to the left and replace with signage that will lead vehicles
to parking via the appropriate route
Trim vegetation on the northeast corner of State Street and Chestnut
Street in the vicinity of the bus stop
Install additional pedestrian push buttons for each direction on every
corner
Relocate the signage that is blocking the pedestrian signal heads on
the southeast and southwest corners of State Street and Maple
Street northbound
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
High
Short-Term
Low
High
Mid-Term
Medium
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Low
Short-Term
Low
Low
Short-Term
Low
Low
Short-Term
Low
Low
Short-Term
Low
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Table 6. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
State Street at Elliot Street
Safety Issue
Pedestrian
Accommodations
Safety Enhancement
Replace the existing W11-2 “Pedestrian Crossing” sign with a new
retroreflective signage
Install a raised traffic island with curbing on State Street in the
vicinity of the existing gore area
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Low
Short-Term
Low
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
Table 7. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –
State Street at Spring Street and School Street
Safety Issue
Traffic Operations
Signage
Pedestrian
Accommodations
Safety Enhancement
Prohibit RTOR where sight distance is limited. Install R10-11, “No
Turn on Red”, and R10-15, “Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians”,
signs where appropriate
Provide an exclusive left-turn lane and/or protected phase for State
Street westbound if warranted
If an exclusive left-turn lane and/or protected phase for State Street
westbound is not warranted, install a post-mounted signal on the
southwest corner if appropriate
If U-turns are deemed allowed from State Street westbound,
implement a “No Turn On Red” restriction on School Street
northbound. If prohibited, install R3-4 “No U-Turn” signs
Replace the sign for “School Street, State Street, Next Signal” with
D3-2 signage indicating the street directions, and mount further in
advance of the intersection
Relocate the pedestrian signal post on the northeast and southwest
corners of the intersection if determined to be non-compliant with
accessibility standards with respect to location
Realign the pedestrian ramps and crosswalk across School Street
and State Street on the west side of the intersection
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Medium
Short-Term
Low
High
Long-Term
High
Medium
Mid-Term
Low
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Low
Short-Term
Low
Low
Mid-Term
Low
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
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Appendix A: RSA Meeting Agenda
Road Safety Audit
Springfield, MA
State Street West Corridor
Meeting Location: Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
Middlesex Room 4th Floor
Monarch Place, Springfield, MA
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
10:00 AM – 3:00 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 State Street West Corridor
 As a group, identify areas for improvements
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
3:00 PM
Adjourn for the Day – but the RSA has not ended
Instructions for Participants:

Before attending the RSA on October 27th, 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
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RSA Sign In Sheet
State Street West
Springfield, MA
Tuesday, October 27, 2015, 10:00 a.m.
Name
Jane Davis
Jeff Bandini
Samuel
Gregorio
Agency/Affiliation
Nitsch Engineering
Nitsch Engineering
Email
jdavis@nitscheng.com
jbandini@nitscheng.com
TEC, Inc.
SGregorio@theengineeringcorp.com 978-794-1792
MassDOT Traffic
William Ullom Operations
John Mastera MassDOT Highway Safety
Fuss & O’Neill
Dmitriy
(representing City of
Mayboroda
Springfield)
Fuss & O’Neill
William Van
(representing City of
Duzer
Springfield)
Promise
FHWA
Otaluka
Pioneer Valley Planning
Khyati Parmar Commission
Al Chwalek
Springfield SRA
Kiah
McAndrewMass in Motion
Davis
MassDOT District 2 –
Luke Hayes
Traffic
MassDOT District 2 –
Laura Hanson Projects
Davenport Companies –
Chuck Irving MGM Springfield
Connor M.
Springfield DPW Eng.
Knightly
Phone
617-338-0063
617-338-0063
william.ullom@state.ma.us
857-368-9622
john.mastera@state.ma.us
857-368-9648
DMayboroda@fando.com
413-452-0445
WVanDuzer@fando.com
413-452-0445
Promise.otaluka@dot.gov
617-494-2528
kparmar@pvpc.org
413-781-6045
achwalek@comcast.net
413-374-4079
Kmcandrewdavis.@springfieldcityhall.com
413-784-4822
luke.hayes@state.ma.us
413-582-1525
laura.hanson@state.ma.us
413-582-0589
cirving@dvnpt.net
617-648-6706
cknightly@springfieldcityhall.com
413-707-0589
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Appendix C: Detailed Crash Data
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State Street Corridor at Main Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
2011 - 2014
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MassRMV / MassDOT / City of Springfield Police Department
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26
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28
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LOCATION:
CITY/STATE:
TIME PERIOD:
PREPARED BY:
SOURCE:
Road Safety Audit
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NOTE: CRASHES ARE NUMBERED
PER INDIVIDUAL INTERSECTION.
CRASHES BETWEEN INTERSECTIONS
ARE LABELED BY LETTER.
LEGEND
VEHICLE PATH
FIXED OBJECT
HEAD-ON COLLISION
BACKING VEHICLE
PARKED VEHICLE
FIXED OBJECT COLLISION
PEDESTRIAN COLLISION
PERSONAL INJURY
OVERTURNED VEHICLE
C CYCLIST COLLISION
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
ANGLED COLLISION
SIDESWIPE COLLISION
P
SHOW FOR COLLISION
FATALITY
OUT-OF-CONTROL VEHICLE
REAR-END COLLISION
A
ANIMAL
SUMMARY OF CRASHES ON DIAGRAM [ no fatal collisions]
REAR-END
SIDESWIPE
HEAD-ON
ANGLED
SINGLE VEH
PED/BIKE
OTHER / UNK
PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY
12
8
0
8
1
0
0
29
NON-FATAL INJURY
5
1
1
6
3
2
0
18
TOTAL
UNKNOWN / NOT REPORTED
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
17
9
1
14
4
2
0
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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
State Street @ Main Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
1
1/20/2011
Thursday
10:21 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Ice
Failure to yield right-of-way
Property Damage Only
50
22
2
2/4/2011
Friday
4:26 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Snow
Followed too closely
Non-Fatal Injury
24
23
3
2/19/2011
Saturday
6:59 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless,
carless, negligent, or aggressive manner
Property Damage Only
31
48
4
3/5/2011
Saturday
2:45 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Swerving or avoiding due to wind,
slippery surface, vehicle, obect, nonmotorist in roadway, etc
Property Damage Only
24
-
Day of Week
Time of
Day
Manner of
Collision
Light Condition
Weather
Condition
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Ages
Crash Severity
D1
D2
5
4/21/2011
Thursday
5:04 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield the right of way
Property Damage Only
56
-
6
8/8/2011
Monday
8:00 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
63
N/A
7
8/20/2011
Saturday
9:12 AM
Single Vehicle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Illness
Non-Fatal Injury
43
Comments
D3
MV1, operating Main Street SB, attempted to make a left-turn
onto State Street WB. MV2, operating Main Street NB, struck
MV1 as it attempted to turn left.
MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB. MV1,
attempting to stop, struck the rear of MV2 as MV2 was
turning right onto Main Street NB.
MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB just prior to the
Main Street intersection. Both vehicles were attempting to
turn left. MV1 did not see MV2 in the left-turn lane when it
was changing lanes, forcing MV2 to move over the doubleyellow line in the State Street EB lanes. Contact was made
between the 2 vehicles.
MV1, operating Main Street NB, was stopped at a red traffic
signal. MV2, trying to move around MV1, sideswipped MV1 &
then fled down State Street WB onto I-91.
MV1 (tractor trailer) & MV2 both operating State Street EB.
MV1 took a wide right-turn onto Main Street SB. MV2,
traveling behind MV1, tried to pass MV1 on the inside as it
also turned right onto State Street EB. MV1 & MV2 made
contact during the turns.
MV1, operating Main Street SB, rear-ended a parked vehicle
just prior to the State Street intersection.
N/A
MV1 operator was suffering from a diabetic seizure for
approximately 1/4 mile on State Street WB. Witnesses say
she struck multiple curbs before finally jumping a curb and
striking a light pole just east of the Main Street intersection.
8
11/20/2011
Sunday
6:31 PM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
62
-
MV1 & MV2 were both stopped at a red traffic signal on the
Main Street NB approach at the State Street intersection.
MV2 believed the light had turned green & began to roll
forward. Contact with MV1 was made when she reached over
to grab her purse. MV1 had not moved as light was still red.
9
12/3/2011
Saturday
2:27 AM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Cell phone
Property Damage Only
26
30
MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB. MV2 operator,
talking on her cell phone, was distracted and rear-ended MV1
in the Main Street intersection.
21
MV2, operating Main Street SB, was stopped at a red traffic
signal. When the light turned green, it proceeded through the
intersection where it was struck by MV1. MV1, operating
State Street WB, was traveling at a high rate of speed & failed
to stop for the red signal.
10
12/10/2011
Saturday
1:40 AM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive manner
Non-Fatal Injury
26
11
2/6/2012
Monday
1:57 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
49
23
12
2/19/2012
Sunday
12:37 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Property Damage Only
19
26
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MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street EB just south of Main
Street intersection. MV1 stopped abruptly to avoid WB traffic
over yellow centerline. MV2 failed to stop in time and rear
ended MV1.
MV1 and MV2 traveling on Main Street NB. MV1 parked in
"No Parking" Zone and opened driver side door as MV2 was
passing. MV2 struck MV1's door.
Crash Data Summary Table
State Street @ Main Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
13
2/26/2012
14
Weather
Condition
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Crash Severity
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Unknown
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
10:56 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Clear
Tuesday
3:04 PM
Angle
Daylight
5/1/2012
Tuesday
8:22 AM
Rear-End
18
7/17/2012
Tuesday
6:30 AM
19
10/3/2012
Wednesday
20
11/20/2012
Tuesday
Time of
Day
Manner of
Collision
Light Condition
Sunday
2:11 AM
Rear-End
3/6/2012
Tuesday
1:03 PM
15
3/19/2012
Monday
16
3/20/2012
17
Day of Week
Ages
Comments
D1
D2
Property Damage Only
30
-
Inattention
Property Damage Only
56
24
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane or running
off road
Property Damage Only
55
-
MV1 and MV2 traveling on Main Street NB. MV1 in far right
lane when MV2 attempted to change lanes from left lane and
made contact with MV1. MV2 made a U-turn and fled scene.
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Non-Fatal Injury
30
34
MV1 traveling on State Street WB thru intersection. MV2
traveling on State Street EB attempting left turn onto Main
Street. MV2 claimed to not see the "No Left Turn" sign.
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Other Improper Action
Property Damage Only
48
34
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Property Damage Only
49
46
6:57 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Rain
Wet
Failed to yield the right of way
Non-Fatal Injury
66
-
11:23 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Operating Defective Equipment
Property Damage Only
24
30
21
1/16/2013
Wednesday
3:26 PM
22
1/27/2013
Sunday
2:08 AM
23
8/2/2013
Friday
11:36 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Sideswipe - Same
Dark - Lighted
Direction
Angle
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Followed too closely
Property Damage Only
28
25
Clear
Dry
Exceeded authorized speed limit
Property Damage Only
31
N/A
Clear
Dry
Made an improper turn
Non-Fatal Injury
21
25
Non-Fatal Injury
39
25
Non-Fatal Injury
28
30
24
8/4/2013
Sunday
2:03 AM
Head-On
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Swerving or avoiding due to wind,
slippery surface, vehicle, obect, nonmotorist in roadway, etc
25
8/20/2013
Tuesday
1:03 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
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MV1 parked on State Street east of Main Street. MV2 struck
MV1 from behind then fled the scene turning onto Main
Street SB.
MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street WB just west of Main
Street intersection. MV1 stopped in traffic. MV2 looked away
for a second and rear ended MV1.
MV1 and MV2 traveling in unknown direction. MV1 stopped
at red light. MV2 slowing for signal slid on wet pavement and
struck MV1.
MV1 traveling on Main Street SB thru intersection. MV2
traveling on State Street EB thru intersection. Both claim to
have had green light.
MV1 traveling on Main Street SB attempting left turn onto
State Street struck a pedestrian.
MV1 operating State Street WB; MV2 operating State Street
EB. MV2 was stopped at a red light at Main Street
intersection when it was struck by MV1. MV1 had brake
trouble and could not stop at the intersection, veering left
and striking MV2 at an angle.
MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB. MV1 stopped in
the middle of the Main Street intersection due to traffic when
it was rear-ended by MV2. MV2 was following too closely
and did not expect to stop in the middle of the intersection.
MV1 operating Main Street SB when, under observance of
police, it took a high speed left turn onto State Street EB.
MV1, losing control, sideswiped a parked MV near the
intersection. MV1 fled the scene and refused to stop for
police. MV1 ultimately ran off the road and crashed into a
wall at the School Street intersection.
MV1 operating State Street EB; MV2 operating State Street
WB. MV1 was operating straight through the intersection
when it struck MV2. MV2 was making a left-turn onto Main
Street SB from the through lane on State Street WB.
MV1 operating Main Street SB; MV2 operating Main Street
NB. Both MVs claim the other MV swerved into their lane
and hit them head-on. Police note that the debris was in the
SB lane in front of MV1.
MV1 & MV2 (motor scooter) both operating Main Street SB.
MV1 attempted a legal right-turn onto State Street WB when
it was struck by MV2. MV2 was traveling along the curbing to
the right of traffic. MV2 claims his brakes failed when he
tried to stop.
Crash Data Summary Table
State Street @ 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)
Ages
Crash Severity
D1
D2
26
11/1/2013
Friday
9:48 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Made an improper turn
Property Damage Only
73
33
27
11/26/2013
Tuesday
12:49 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
42
33
28
1/6/2014
Monday
9:26 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Rain
Wet
No Improper Driving
Property Damage Only
24
-
29
30
5/30/2014
6/13/2014
Friday
Friday
7:17 PM
11:06 AM
Sideswipe Opposite
Direction
Cyclist
Daylight
Daylight
Cloudy
Cloudy
Dry
Wet
Physical Impairment
Failure to yield the right-of-way
Non-Fatal Injury
Non-Fatal Injury
47
-
47
21
31
7/27/2014
Sunday
1:33 AM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
27
27
32
8/27/2014
Wednesday
11:57 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
25
38
33
8/28/2014
Thursday
9:23 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
27
44
34
8/29/2014
Friday
11:16 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
Non-Fatal Injury
36
34
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D3
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street SB. MV1 struck MV2
as it attempted to take a right-turn onto State Street WB from
the left lane. MV2 was also attempting a right-turn but from
the right lane.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street SB. MV1 stopped
while turning right onto State Street WB for a cyclist in the
crosswalk. MV2 was also preparing for a right turn when it
rear-ended MV1. MV2 was not expecting MV1 to stop in the
middle of the turn.
MV1 & MV2 both stopped at red traffic signal in adjacent
lanes on Main Street SB at State Street intersection. MV1
began moving forward when light turned green. MV2, still
stationary, when young boy opened the rear right passenger
door, striking MV1. MV2 got out of the car, became angry
with his son, and then drove away down Main Street SB.
23
MV1 operating Main Street NB approaching State Street
when it crossed the double yellow line, sideswiping MV2
operating Main Street SB. MV1 continued forward & rearended MV3, which was stopped at a red traffic signal at the
State Street intersection. MV3 operator applied the brake,
but MV1 continued to accelerate into MV3. Responding
officers found MV1 operator unconscious with foot on top of
accelerator. Officers had to break into MV1 to put it into park.
MV1 was operating Main Street NB when it struck a cyclist in
the crosswalk across State Street as it attempted to turn right
onto State Street EB. MV1 stopped, yelled some vulgarities at
cyclist, then fled the scene.
MV1 & MV2 were both stopped at a red traffic signal on the
Main Street SB approach at the State Street intersection.
When the light turned green, MV2 proceeded forward and
lightly rear-ended MV1. MV1 had not started driving when
MV2 began moving forward.
MV1 was operating Main Street NB when it rear-ended MV2,
which was stopped at a red traffic signal at the State Street
intersection. MV1 continued forward into the crosswalk,
causing two pedestrians to dodge out of the way to avoid
being struck.
MV1, operating State Street EB, was stopped at a red traffic
signal at the Main Street intersection when it was rear-ended
by MV2. MV2 operator states he did not realize traffic was
stopped until it was too late.
MV1 & MV2 were both operating Main Street SB when they
attempted to turn left onto State Street EB. MV2, in front of
MV1, stopped suddenly for a cyclist that was crossing State
Street as it traveled Main Street NB. MV1 could not stop in
time, rear-ending MV2.
Crash Data Summary Table
State Street @ Main Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
35
36
Crash Date
9/21/2014
9/26/2014
Day of Week
Sunday
Friday
Time of
Day
2:25 AM
Manner of
Collision
Single Vehicle
Light Condition
Dark - Lighted
4:58 PM
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Weather
Condition
Cloudy
Clear
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Wet
Swerving or avoiding due to wind,
slippery surface, vehicle, obect, nonmotorist in roadway, etc
Ages
Crash Severity
D1
Property Damage Only
Non-Fatal Injury
37
40
D2
Comments
D3
N/A
MV1, operating Main Street NB approaching State Street
intersection, lost control of her vehicle after trying to avoid
an unknown MV that was turning left from Main Street SB
onto State Street EB. MV1 crashed into a light pole, flower
bush, & tree in front of 1277 Main Street.
38
MV1 was pulling onto State Street EB after being parked in
front of United Bank at the corner of the Main Street
intersection. MV1 struck MV2 which had just turned right
from Main Street NB onto State Street EB. MV1 states she did
not see MV2 when she pulled out of her parking space.
Dry
Failure to yield the right-of-way
Cloudy
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane or running
off road
Property Damage Only
57
53
MV1 was operating Main Street SB approaching the State
Street intersection when it sideswiped MV2, which was
parked on the side of Main Street SB.
MV1 operating Main Street SB. MV1 struck a pedestrian in a
marked crosswalk as it attempted to turn left onto State
Street EB. MV1 fled the scene.
MV1 heading NB on Main St through State St intersection
when MV1 ran off the road and struck some stone blocks in
front of Mass Mutual Ctr.
37
12/29/2014
Monday
1:28 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
38
11/12/2013
Tuesday
9:22 AM
Pedestrian
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Failure to yield right-of-way
Non-Fatal Injury
30
35
39
4/27/2011
Wednesday
9:04 PM
Single Vehicle
Dark - Lighted
Cloudy
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane or running
off road
Non-Fatal Injury
34
N/A
40
2/15/2013
Friday
9:59 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
59
36
MV2 was parked on the side of Main St. just before the State
St intersection with her driver door open. MV1 travelling SB
on Main St ran into the open door on MV2.
N/A
MV1 was travelling at a high rate of speed EB on State St and
tried to make a left turn onto Main St. MV1 lost control of the
vehicle and struck concrete blocks on the sidewalk causing
the vehicle to overturn on to its roof.
41
7/28/2013
Sunday
1:03 AM
Single Vehicle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
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careless, negligent or aggressive manner.
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Non-Fatal Injury
19
Crash Data Summary Charts
State Street @ Main Street ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
State Street @ Main Street
41
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
4
6
4
2
2
1
3
8
2
1
5
3
%
10%
15%
10%
5%
5%
2%
7%
20%
5%
2%
12%
7%
25%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
8
5
8
4
3
8
5
%
20%
12%
20%
10%
7%
20%
12%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
3
10
7
5
4
12
%
7%
24%
17%
12%
10%
29%
40%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
4
14
11
9
1
2
0
%
10%
34%
27%
22%
2%
5%
0%
40%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
30
7
4
0
0
0
%
73%
17%
10%
0%
0%
0%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Road Surface
Dry
Wet
Snow / Ice
Unknown / NR
#
33
6
2
0
%
80%
15%
5%
0%
100%
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
#
23
18
0
0
%
56%
44%
0%
0%
100%
50%
0%
Main Contributing Factor from Narrative
Following Too Closely
Swerving / Avoiding
Failure to Yield Right‐Of‐Way
Innattention / Distracted
Disregarded Traffic Controls
Excessive Speed
Failure to Keep in Proper Lane / Running Off Road / Made an Improper Turn
Erratic / Aggressive Driving
Cellular Phone Use
Physical Impairment / Illness
Vehicle Malfunction
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
3
3
6
10
3
1
%
7%
7%
15%
24%
7%
2%
5
3
1
2
1
1
2
12%
7%
2%
5%
2%
2%
5%
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20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
30%
20%
10%
0%
6AM ‐ 9AM 9AM ‐ 12PM 12PM‐3PM 3PM ‐ 6PM 6PM ‐ 9PM 9PM ‐ 6AM
30%
20%
10%
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
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
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INTERSECTION CRASH RATE WORKSHEET
CITY/TOWN : SPRINGFIELD
DISTRICT :
2
COUNT DATE :
UNSIGNALIZED :
NO
Nov-12
SIGNALIZED :
YES
~ INTERSECTION DATA ~
MINOR STREET(S) :
MAIN STREET
INTERSECTION
North
DIAGRAM
(Label Approaches)
State Street
State Street
Main Street
STATE STREET
Main Street
MAJOR STREET :
PEAK HOUR VOLUMES
APPROACH :
1
2
3
4
DIRECTION :
EB
WB
NB
SB
PEAK HOURLY
VOLUMES (AM/PM) :
339
871
367
481
" K " FACTOR :
0.082
TOTAL # OF CRASHES :
41
CRASH RATE CALCULATION :
5
INTERSECTION ADT ( V ) = TOTAL DAILY
APPROACH VOLUME :
# OF
YEARS :
1.12
4
AVERAGE # OF
CRASHES PER YEAR (
A):
RATE =
( A * 1,000,000 )
( V * 365 )
Comments : K DETERMINED FROM ATR ON STATE BETWEEN E COLUMBUS & MAIN
Project Title & Date:
MGM SPRINGFIELD - SPRINGFIELD, MA
Total Peak
Hourly
Approach
Volume
2,058
25,098
10.25
MGM Springfield - Springfield, Massachusetts
P
B
4 19 34 38
13 17
20
17
26
O
9
13
C
8
20
5 8
33
C 2 18 42
P
35
C
1 7 23 24 27 29 31 36 37 40
C
15
43
U
21
6
R
4
State Street Corridor at Dwight Street, Chestnut Street, and Maple Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
2011 - 2014
TEC, Inc. / Samuel W. Gregorio, P.E. & Eric R. Paquette, E.I.T.
MassRMV / MassDOT / City of Springfield Police Department
10 14 22 25 41
LOCATION:
CITY/STATE:
TIME PERIOD:
PREPARED BY:
SOURCE:
Road Safety Audit
3 11 12 28 32
9 16
N
or
th
Not to Scale
2
30
29
39
J M
30
P
15 27 P
1 11 21 22 23 26
6 32
V
L
14 P
P
36
31
9/29/2015 10:42 AM
35
3 25
34
7
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10 18 19
5 12 16 24 28 33
NOTE: CRASHES ARE NUMBERED
PER INDIVIDUAL INTERSECTION.
CRASHES BETWEEN INTERSECTIONS
ARE LABELED BY LETTER.
LEGEND
P
SHOW FOR COLLISION
VEHICLE PATH
HEAD-ON COLLISION
BACKING VEHICLE
ANGLED COLLISION
SIDESWIPE COLLISION
FIXED OBJECT COLLISION
PEDESTRIAN COLLISION
OVERTURNED VEHICLE
C CYCLIST COLLISION
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
OUT-OF-CONTROL VEHICLE
REAR-END COLLISION
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
16
8
0
15
1
0
0
40
NON-FATAL INJURY
14
3
1
17
1
12
0
48
UNKNOWN / NOT REPORTED
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
30
11
1
32
2
12
0
88
Figure A-2
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
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Crash Data Summary Table
State Street @ Dwight 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
1
3/19/2011
Saturday
10:31 AM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
2
3/22/2011
Tuesday
5:43 AM
Angle
Dark - Not Lighted
Clear
Dry
3
4/16/2011
Saturday
1:12 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Cloudy
4
4/23/2011
Saturday
12:51 AM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
5
4/25/2011
Monday
4:05 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
D1
D2
Non-Fatal Injury
23
40
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Property Damage Only
21
23
Dry
Made improper turn
Non-Fatal Injury
56
47
Clear
Dry
Made an improper turn
Property Damage Only
46
43
Cloudy
Dry
Followed too closely
Property Damage Only
49
62
Non-Fatal Injury
27
N/A
Non-Fatal Injury
54
48
6
4/29/2011
Friday
12:49 AM
Single Vehicle
Dark - Lighted
Cloudy
Dry
Swerving or avoiding due to wind,
slippery surface, vehicle, object, nonmotorist in roadway, etc.
7
5/5/2011
Thursday
9:25 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
8
9
5/25/2011
9/7/2011
Wednesday
Wednesday
1:39 PM
5:08 PM
Rear-End
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Daylight
Ages
Clear
Rain
Dry
Wet
Inattention
Failure to keep in proper lane
Non-Fatal Injury
Non-Fatal Injury
46
65
37
31
10
9/19/2012
Wednesday
7:26 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
-
-
11
11/17/2012
Saturday
10:03 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Non-Fatal Injury
31
46
12
11/18/2012
Sunday
10:16 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Non-Fatal Injury
23
-
13
11/27/2012
Tuesday
12:46 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Snow
Snow
Followed too closely
Property Damage Only
46
18
14
12/28/2012
Friday
8:07 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
80
23
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Comments
MV1 operating State Street WB; MV2 operating Dwight Street
SB. Per witness, MV2 disregarded red traffic signal on Dwight
Street, making contact with MV1 in the intersection.
61
-
MV2 operating Dwight Street SB; MV1 operating State Street
EB. MV1 operator admitted to striking MV2 after disregarding
a red traffic signal on State Street.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Dwight Street SB. MV1
proceeded straight through intersection from left-turn-only
lane. MV2 turned left onto State Street EB from through-only
lane. MV1 operator license suspended.
MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street EB. MV1 in left EB
lane; MV2 in right EB lane. When traffic signal turned green,
MV1 made a right-turn onto Dwight Street SB from a throughonly lane, cutting off MV2 which was travelling straight
through the intersection.
MV1, MV2, & MV3 all traveling State Street WB. In the
intersection, MV1 struck rear of MV2, forcing MV2 forward
into the rear of MV3.
MV1 (police cruiser) operating State Street WB with lights
flashing in response to a call for assistance. MV1 swerves to
avoid bicyclist in intersection traveling Chestnut Street SB.
MV1 loses control, skids through Dwight Street intersection,
hits roadway curbing, & collides with south wall of Mass
Mutual Center.
MV1 operating State Street WB; MV2 operating Dwight Street
SB. MV2 disregarded red traffic signal on Dwight Street,
making contact with MV1 in the intersection.
MV1, MV2, & MV3 all traveling State Street WB. Stopped for
a red traffic signal at the intersection, MV1 struck rear of
MV2, forcing MV2 forward into the rear of MV3.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Dwight Street SB. MV1 in leftturn-only lane; MV2 in middle through-only lane. MV1 made
contact with MV2 when it continued straight through the
intersection instead of turning left on State Street EB.
MV1 and MV2 traveling on Dwight Street SB. MV1 stopped at
red light. MV2 for unknown reason failed to stop and struck
MV1.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Dwight Street SB. MV1 in leftturn-only lane; MV2 in middle through-only lane. MV1 made
contact with MV2 when it attempted left turn onto State
Street EB.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Dwight Street SB. MV1 in leftturn-only lane; MV2 in middle through-only lane. MV1 made
contact with MV2 when it attempted left turn onto State
Street EB. MV1 fled scene.
MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street EB. MV1 stopped in
traffic. MV2 failed to stop and struck MV1.
MV1 and MV2 traveling on Dwight Street SB. MV2 stopped at
red light. MV1 failed to stop and struck MV2.
Crash Data Summary Table
State Street @ Dwight 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
15
3/8/2013
Friday
4:01 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to keep in proper lane
16
3/24/2013
Sunday
5:50 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Dawn
Clear
Dry
17
4/4/2013
Thursday
3:10 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
18
4/27/2013
Saturday
8:49 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Made an improper turn
Property Damage Only
61
44
MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street EB. MV2 (in right
lane) was operating straight through intersection when it was
struck by MV1. MV1 (in center lane) attempted to turn right
onto Dwight Street SB, sideswiping MV1.
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
Non-Fatal Injury
60
37
MV1 operating State Street EB approaching the Dwight Street
intersection when it struck a cyclist operating the wrong way
on Maple Street.
19
5/11/2013
Saturday
6:31 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
20
6/12/2013
Wednesday
9:49 AM
Cyclist
Ages
D1
D2
Property Damage Only
42
54
Made an improper turn
Property Damage Only
39
25
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
25
24
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Non-Fatal Injury
29
24
D3
Comments
MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB after Dwight
Street intersection. MV2 sideswiped MV1 as it attempted to
change lanes.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Dwight Street SB in adjacent
lanes. When light turned green, MV2 (in left lane) continued
straight toward Maple Street when it was struck by MV1.
MV1 (in right lane) was attempting a left-turn onto State
Street EB.
MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street EB prior to Dwight
Street. MV1 & MV2 were both stopped in traffic when MV1
was suddenly rear-ended by MV2.
MV1 operating Dwight Street SB; MV2 operating State Street
EB. MV1 was traveling from Dwight Street SB to Maple Street
SB on a green light when it was struck by MV2. MV2 was
trying to keep her daughter in her car seat when she ran a red
light on State Street EB and struck MV1.
21
6/15/2013
Saturday
1:29 PM
Cyclist
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
Non-Fatal Injury
32
17
MV1 operating Dwight Street SB. MV1 had been stopped at a
red light and proceeded into the State Street intersection
when the light turned green. Cyclist, operating State Street
WB disregarded the red light and struck MV1.
22
7/2/2013
Tuesday
11:35 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Followed too closely
Non-Fatal Injury
55
29
MV1 & MV2 both operating Dwight Street SB. MV2 stopped
in traffic for a red light when it was rear-ended by MV1.
23
8/1/2013
Thursday
11:30 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Rain
Wet
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Property Damage Only
48
22
MV1 operating Dwight Street SB; MV2 operating State Street
WB. MV1 was entering the intersection on a green light when
it struck MV2. MV2 admitted to running a red light.
24
8/5/2013
Monday
4:55 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Non-Fatal Injury
66
56
MV1 operating State Street WB; MV2 operating Dwight Street
SB. MV1 ran a red light and struck MV2 in the intersection.
25
8/9/2013
Friday
3:28 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Followed too closely
Property Damage Only
53
31
MV1 & MV2 both operating Dwight Street SB. MV1 stopped
prior to the intersection when it was rear-ended by MV2.
Roads were very slick from all-day rain.
26
10/9/2013
Wednesday
2:59 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Property Damage Only
38
38
MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street EB. MV2 sideswiped
MV1 in the intersection as it attempted to change lanes.
27
11/1/2013
Friday
2:16 AM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Rain
Wet
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Property Damage Only
20
-
28
11/1/2013
Friday
2:09 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Wet
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Property Damage Only
21
59
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MV1 operating Dwight Street SB; MV2 operating State Street
WB. MV1 was struck by MV2 as it entered the intersection.
MV2 ran a red light and fled the scene.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Dwight Street SB. MV1 (in
middle lane) struck MV2 as it turned left onto State Street EB.
MV2 was continuing straight across the intersection from the
left-turn-only lane.
Crash Data Summary Table
State Street @ Dwight 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
Ages
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Property Damage Only
35
27
Crash Severity
D1
D2
29
12/17/2013
Tuesday
7:40 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Cloudy
Snow
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
30
12/23/2013
Monday
3:49 PM
Pedestrian
Daylight
Cloudy
Wet
Failure to yield right-of-way
Non-Fatal Injury
25
64
31
6/28/2014
Saturday
9:02 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Non-Fatal Injury
34
56
32
8/13/2014
Wednesday
10:10 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Property Damage Only
55
29
33
10/8/2014
Wednesday
3:53 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Non-Fatal Injury
53
40
34
10/13/2014
Monday
7:03 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Made an improper turn
Property Damage Only
20
73
35
10/21/2014
Tuesday
2:56 PM
Cyclist
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
Non-Fatal Injury
69
54
36
10/25/2014
Saturday
9:58 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Property Damage Only
69
23
37
11/20/2014
Thursday
11:16 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Non-Fatal Injury
67
55
38
2/19/2012
Sunday
12:54 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Made Improper Turn
Non-Fatal Injury
50
62
39
9/2/2011
Friday
9:49 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
22
39
40
8/15/2012
Wednesday
8:55 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Rain
Wet
Fatiqued/Asleep
Non-Fatal Injury
32
69
41
2/19/2014
Wednesday
8:08 PM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Wet
Other Improper Action
Non-Fatal Injury
-
23
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D3
Comments
MV1 operating State Street WB; MV2 operating Dwight Street
SB. MV1 (green light) was struck by MV2 in the intersection
when MV2 failed to stop for a red light. MV2 did not have its
headlights on.
MV1 operating State Street WB. MV1 was turning left onto
Maple Street SB with a green left-arrow when it struck a
pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. Pedestrian claims to have
had a walk signal.
MV1 travelling WB on State Street failed to stop at a red
traffic signal at Dwight Street intersection. MV2 travelling SB
on Dwight Street at intersection of State Street through a
green traffic signal when contact was made with MV1. Impact
caused MV1 to continue forward and make contact with a
street sign pole.
MV1 (USPS truck) was stopped at red light in right-most leftturn lane on Dwight Street SB. When light turned green, it
was sideswiped by MV2 as it attempted a left turn onto State
Street EB. MV2 was in left-most left-turn lane but proceeded
straight.
MV1 travelling State Street EB when MV2 made left turn from
State Street WB onto Maple Street and collided with MV1
MV1 and MV2 travelling State Street EB. MV1 attempted to
take right turn onto Maple Street from left lane of State
Street when she made contact with MV2 (travelling in right
lane).
MV1 travelling State Street WB approaching green traffic
signal at Maple/Dwight Streets, merging into right lane. A
bicyclist riding NB on Maple Street crossed over State Street
and struck MV1.
MV1 travelling State Street WB approaching Maple Street and
turned left onto Maple Street. MV2 travelling State Street EB
when MV1 collided into MV2. Operator of MV2 states MV1
ran through red traffic signal.
MV1 travelling WB in right lane of State Street and had green
traffic signal at intersection of State and Maple Streets. MV2
travelling Maple Street SB in center lane when it ran through
red traffic signal, colliding with MV1.
34
MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street EB. MV1 was in right
lane. MV2 drove around MV1 and attempted to make right
turn onto Dwight Street from left lane.
MV1, MV2, & M3 all operating State Street EB. MV1 & MV2
were stopping for a school bus just east of the intersection
when M3 rear-ended MV2, pushing MV2 forward into rear of
MV1.
MV2 was travelling SB on Dwight St thru State St. intersection
when MV1 travelling WB on State St ran a red light and struck
MV2.
MV2 was stopped at State St intersection heading SB on
Dwight St when MV1 rear ended her. MV1 then fled the
scene.
Crash Data Summary Table
State Street @ Dwight 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
42
9/7/2014
Sunday
12:57 AM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Rain
Wet
Unknown
Property Damage Only
43
11/17/12
Saturday
10:03 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway
Clear
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Failure to keep in proper lane or running
off road
Sheet 4 of 4
Non-fatal injury
Ages
D2
35
25
MV1 was travelling EB on State St when collided with MV2 at
Dwight St intersection. MV2 was travelling SB on Dwight St.
-
MV1 travelling SB Dwight Street in center travel lane
attempting left turn onto State Street when crash occurred.
MV2 travelling SB Dwight Street in left travel lane also
attempting to make a left turn onto State Street when crash
occurred.
30
D3
Comments
D1
Crash Data Summary Table
State Street @ Chestnut Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
1
Crash Date
2/26/2011
Day of Week
Saturday
Time of Day
8:47 PM
Manner of
Collision
Angle
Light Condition
Dark - Lighted
Weather
Condition
Clear
Road
Surface
Dry
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Ages
D1
68
D2
20
MV1 operating State Street WB; MV2 operating Chestnut
Street SB (wrong way). MV2 struck MV1 in the intersection
(did not see traffic signal since traveling the wrong way). MV2
operator says she was not familiar with the area.
3/25/2011
Friday
10:27 AM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Wrong side or wrong way
Property Damage Only
77
40
3
4/5/2011
Tuesday
6:54 PM
Rear-End
Dusk
Clear
Snow
Inattention
Property Damage Only
57
36
4
5/29/2011
Sunday
4:45 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Swerving or avoiding due to wind, slippery
surface, vehicle, object, non-motorist in
roadway, etc.
Property Damage Only
47
20
5
6/21/2011
Tuesday
11:13 PM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Non-Fatal Injury
25
-
6
8/6/2011
Saturday
10:30 PM
Pedestrian
Dark - Not Lighted
Cloudy
Wet
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
18
56
7
11/23/2011
Wednesday
11:40 AM
Pedestrian
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
-
28
8
1/11/2012
Wednesday
9:47 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Made Improper Turn
Property Damage Only
-
48
9
1/28/2012
Saturday
3:01 AM
Head On
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Wrong side or wrong way
Non-Fatal Injury
36
-
10
10/30/2014
Thursday
12:39 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-fatal Injury
39
39
11
3/28/2012
Wednesday
9:33 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Cloudy
Wet
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Property Damage Only
26
34
12
4/4/2012
Wednesday
10:31 PM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
21
50
13
5/18/2012
Friday
11:56 PM
Pedestrian
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Failure to yield right-of-way
Non-Fatal Injury
-
40
Dusk
Cloudy
Wet
Swerving or avoiding due to wind, slippery
surface, vehicle, object, non-motorist in
roadway, etc.
Property Damage Only
28
45
14
6/22/2012
Friday
8:27 PM
Sideswipe Opposite
Direction
15
8/20/2012
Monday
3:55 AM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Property Damage Only
49
-
16
11/28/2012
Wednesday
2:15 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
21
17
Sheet 1 of 3
Comments
MV1 operating State Street EB; MV2 operating Maple Street
NB. Both operators stated they had a green traffic signal when
MV1 & MV2 collided in the intersection. Multiple witnesses
state that MV1 ran a red traffic signal.
2
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MV1 & MV2 both operating Maple Street NB. MV1 rear-ended
MV2 in the intersection.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Chestnut Street NB. MV1
slammed on brakes, swerving to avoid children who ran across
the street. MV2 drove into rear of MV1 due to sudden stop of
MV1.
MV1, operating State Street WB, was rear-ended by MV2
while stopped at a red traffic signal. MV2 fled the scene,
continuing State Street WB through the red traffic signal.
27
MV1 operating State Street WB struck a pedestrian heading
SB across State Street at crosswalk just prior to intersection.
MV1 operator says tried to brake but couldn't stop in time due
to wet pavement.
Pedestrians state they were walking State Street WB crossing
Chestnut Street in crosswalk when MV1 backed into them.
MV1 operator asked if pedestrians were okay & then left
without exchanging info.
MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street WB. MV1 was in right
lane. MV2 drove around MV1 and attempted to make right
turn onto Chestnut Street from left lane.
19
MV1 traveling on Maple Street NB. MV2 traveling wrong way
crossed the intersection from Chestnut SB. MV2 fled after
collision.
MV1, MV2, & MV3 all operating on State Street WB. MV1 had
stopped in traffic for a red light at Chestnut Street when it was
rear-ended by MV2 in front of 220 State Street. MV2 was then
rear-ended by MV3.
MV1 traveling on Maple Street NB thru intersection on green
light. MV2 traveling on State Street EB runs red light and stuck
MV1. Operator of MV2 fled on foot.
MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street EB. MV2 stopped at
red light. MV1 looked away from road and struck MV2.
MV1 traveling on State Street EB making a left turn onto
Chestnut Street. Pedestrian traveling WB on State Street at
intersection hit by MV1. MV1 fled scene.
MV1 traveling on State Street WB on green signal swerved to
avoid pedestrian who ran into the roadway. MV1 braked and
slid on wet roadway into MV2. MV2 traveling on State Street
EB in left lane.
MV1 traveling on State Street WB. MV2 traveling on Maple
Street NB. Both claim to have green light.
MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street WB. MV1 stopped in
line of traffic. MV2 struck rear of MV1 then fled the scene.
Crash Data Summary Table
State Street @ Chestnut 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
17
12/6/2012
Thursday
2:04 PM
Single Vehicle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Swerving or avoiding due to wind, slippery
surface, vehicle, object, non-motorist in
roadway, etc.
18
12/15/2012
Saturday
12:06 AM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
19
1/4/2013
Friday
12:44 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Cloudy
20
2/8/2013
Friday
8:41 AM
Angle
Daylight
21
5/19/2013
Sunday
7:47 AM
Angle
22
6/14/2013
Friday
6:29 AM
23
6/17/2013
Monday
24
7/23/2013
25
10/25/2013
D1
D2
Property Damage Only
17
N/A
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
-
19
34
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
32
30
28
Cloudy
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Property Damage Only
35
34
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Non-Fatal Injury
34
34
Angle
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Non-Fatal Injury
19
53
8:44 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Non-Fatal Injury
26
37
Tuesday
9:45 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Cloudy
Wet
Inattention
Property Damage Only
24
58
Friday
2:01 AM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
59
26
Non-Fatal Injury
41
28
Non-Fatal Injury
34
33
26
12/4/2013
Wednesday
8:18 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
27
2/7/2014
Friday
2:29 AM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
28
3/2/2014
Ages
Sunday
12:23 AM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
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Dry
Driving too fast for conditions
Sheet 2 of 3
Non-Fatal Injury
32
52
D3
Comments
MV1 traveling on Maple Street NB struck a fire hydrant.
Operator of MV1 claimed a White van cut them off and
swerved to avoid collision.
MV1, MV2, & M3 all operating State Street WB. MV2 & MV3
were just east of the intersection when M1 rear-ended MV2,
pushing MV2 forward into rear of MV3.
MV1, MV2, & MV3 all operating State Street WB approaching
Chestnut Street. MV1 was slowing in traffic in the intersection
when it was rear-ended by MV2. MV2, also slowing in traffic,
was rear-ended by MV3. MV3 accidentally hit the gas pedal
instead of the brake, sending it into the rear of MV2.
MV1 operating State Street EB; MV2 operating State Street
WB. MV2 struck MV1 as MV1 attempted a left-turn onto
Chestnut Street NB. A No Left-Turn sign onto Chestnut Street
NB is clearly posted.
MV1 operating Maple Street NB; MV2 operating State Street
EB. Both operators stated they had a green traffic signal when
MV1 & MV2 collided in the intersection. Unclear as to which
MV ran a red light.
MV1 operating State Street EB; MV2 operating Maple Street
NB. MV1 (green light) attempted to stop when she noticed
MV2 run a red light. MV1 couldn't stop in time and collided
with MV2.
MV1 operating State Street EB; MV2 operating Maple Street
NB. Both operators stated they had a green traffic signal when
MV1 & MV2 collided in the intersection. Unclear as to which
MV ran a red light.
MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB. MV2 was stuck
behind a bus when it switched from the right lane to the left
lane. As MV2 started moving forward in the left lane, it was
rear-ended by MV1. MV1 states MV2 was stopped in the left
lane despite having a green light and didn't have tim to stop.
Heavy downpour at time of accident.
MV1 & MV2 both operating Maple Street NB. MV1, stopped
at a red light, was rear-ended by MV2.
MV1 operating Maple Street NB; MV2 operating State Street
EB. MV1 (green light) was struck by MV2 as it entered the
intersection. MV2 claims her light had just turned from yellow
to red.
MV1 operating Chestnut Street NB through the State Street
intersection when it was struck by MV2 operating State Street
WB. MV2 failed to stop at a red traffic signal & then fled the
scene. MV2 later found parked along State Street.
MV2, operating State Street WB, was rear-ended by MV1, also
operating State Street WB, while it was stopped at a red traffic
signal at Chestnut Street intersection. MV1 operator got out
of MV1 and fled the scene, running south down Maple Street.
Crash Data Summary Table
State Street @ Chestnut 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
29
4/10/2014
Thursday
4:42 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
30
7/3/2014
Thursday
10:05 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
31
8/22/2014
Friday
9:32 PM
Clear
32
10/16/2014
Thursday
10:19 AM
Pedestrian
Daylight
33
12/11/2014
Thursday
2:51 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Sideswipe - Same
Dark - Unknown Lighting
Direction
Ages
D1
D2
D3
Property Damage Only
41
30
Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive manner
Property Damage Only
36
44
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
32
21
Rain
Wet
No Improper Driving
Non-Fatal Injury
19
21
Cloudy
Wet
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
52
52
Non-Fatal Injury
23
-
25
34
6/26/2014
Thursday
6:35 PM
Rear-End/Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention/Operating vehicle in erratic,
reckless, careless, negligent, or aggressive
manner
35
10/6/2011
Thursday
8:18 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
40
56
56
36
1/12/2012
Thursday
12:23 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Cloudy
Wet
Distracted
Non-Fatal Injury
38
60
NA
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Comments
MV1 & MV2 were both operating State Street EB when MV2
was rear-ended by MV1. MV2 had stopped in traffic for a red
traffic signal at the Chestnut Street intersection.
MV2 (undercover officers) was stopped behind MV1 at a red
traffic signal on a drug investigation. MV1 backed up, striking
MV2, & then fled the scene on Chestnut Street NB. MV1
crossed & damaged the lawn of Springfield Library &
Museums. MV2 pursued MV1 where an arrest was made on I91 N.
MV1 & MV2 were both operating Maple Street NB when they
hit each other. MV1 had stopped near 195 State Street to
allow pedestrians to pass when MV2 passed MV1.
MV1 operating State Street WB when it struck a pedestrian
near the Chestnut Street intersection. MV1 was following the
flow of traffic and operating with a green traffic signal.
Pedestrian ran out into the road from Maple Street toward
Chestnut Street.
MV1 & MV2 were both operating State Street WB when MV1
stopped in front of 195 State Street for a red traffic signal at
Chestnut Street. MV2 failed to stop, skidding on wet
pavement before rear-ending MV1.
MV1 stopped in traffic on Maple Street NB when MV2 rearended MV1. MV2 attempted to swerve right to leave the
scene. MV2 continued NB on Maple Street and attempted to
cross over State Street with a red traffic signal. MV2 struck the
side of MV3 (travelling EB State Street with green traffic
signal). Operator of MV2 jumped out of vehicle and fled on
foot
MV 1 heading NB on Maple St rear ended MV2 who was
stopped at State St intersection. MV2 was forced ahead into
MV3.
MV3 and MV4 were appropriately parked on the left side of
Maple St just before the State St intersection. MV1 NB on
Maple St was towing MV2 (truck w/trailer) when the driver
coughed and briefly closed his eyes causing him to swerve and
collide with MV3 and MV4.
Crash Data Summary Charts
State Street @ Dwight Street ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
State Street @ Dwight Street / Maple Street
43
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
0
2
4
6
3
3
1
5
4
5
7
3
%
0%
5%
9%
14%
7%
7%
2%
12%
9%
12%
16%
7%
18%
16%
14%
12%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
4
4
5
9
4
7
10
%
9%
9%
12%
21%
9%
16%
23%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
3
6
8
8
4
14
%
7%
14%
19%
19%
9%
33%
40%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
1
10
21
7
0
4
0
%
2%
23%
49%
16%
0%
9%
0%
60%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
25
9
8
1
0
0
%
58%
21%
19%
2%
0%
0%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Road Surface
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
#
30
11
2
0
%
70%
26%
5%
0%
100%
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
#
20
23
0
0
%
47%
53%
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
Excessive Speed
Failure to Keep in Proper Lane
Erratic / Aggressive Driving
Cellular Phone Use
Swerving / Avoiding
Fatigued / Asleep
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
4
6
3
5
12
0
5
0
1
1
1
3
2
%
9%
14%
7%
12%
28%
0%
12%
0%
2%
2%
2%
7%
5%
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30%
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
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
State Street @ Chestnut Street ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
State Street @ Chestnut Street / Maple Street
36
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
4
3
3
3
3
5
2
3
0
4
2
4
%
11%
8%
8%
8%
8%
14%
6%
8%
0%
11%
6%
11%
16%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
3
2
3
6
9
9
4
%
8%
6%
8%
17%
25%
25%
11%
30%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
3
7
6
2
6
12
%
8%
19%
17%
6%
17%
33%
40%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
1
16
11
3
1
4
0
%
3%
44%
31%
8%
3%
11%
0%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
23
10
3
0
0
0
%
64%
28%
8%
0%
0%
0%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Road Surface
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
#
26
9
1
0
%
72%
25%
3%
0%
100%
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
#
17
19
0
0
%
47%
53%
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
Excessive Speed
Operating Wrong Way
Erratic / Aggressive Driving
Cellular Phone Use
Swerving / Avoiding
Vehicle Malfunction
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
0
1
1
15
10
1
2
2
0
3
0
1
0
%
0%
3%
3%
42%
28%
3%
6%
6%
0%
8%
0%
3%
0%
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14%
12%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
20%
10%
0%
30%
20%
10%
0%
6AM ‐ 9AM 9AM ‐ 12PM 12PM‐3PM 3PM ‐ 6PM 6PM ‐ 9PM 9PM ‐ 6AM
Single
Vehicle
Rear‐end
Clear
Angled
Cloudy
Sideswipe Head‐on
Rain
Snow
Ped/Bike Unknown /
Other
Other
Unknown /
NR
50%
0%
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
Property Damage
Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Sheet 1 of 1
INTERSECTION CRASH RATE WORKSHEET
CITY/TOWN : SPRINGFIELD
DISTRICT :
2
COUNT DATE :
UNSIGNALIZED :
NO
Aug-13
SIGNALIZED :
YES
~ INTERSECTION DATA ~
MAJOR STREET :
STATE STREET
MINOR STREET(S) :
DWIGHT STREET
North
DIAGRAM
(Label Approaches)
State Street
State Street
Maple St
INTERSECTION
Dwight St
MAPLE STREET
PEAK HOUR VOLUMES
APPROACH :
1
2
3
4
DIRECTION :
EB
WB
NB
SB
PEAK HOURLY
VOLUMES (AM/PM) :
532
869
" K " FACTOR :
0.082
TOTAL # OF CRASHES :
43
CRASH RATE CALCULATION :
5
1,023
INTERSECTION ADT ( V ) = TOTAL DAILY
APPROACH VOLUME :
# OF
YEARS :
1.00
4
AVERAGE # OF
CRASHES PER YEAR (
A):
RATE =
( A * 1,000,000 )
( V * 365 )
Comments : K DETERMINED FROM ATR ON STATE BETWEEN E COLUMBUS & MAIN
Project Title & Date:
MGM SPRINGFIELD - SPRINGFIELD, MA
Total Peak
Hourly
Approach
Volume
2,424
29,561
10.75
INTERSECTION CRASH RATE WORKSHEET
CITY/TOWN : SPRINGFIELD
DISTRICT :
2
COUNT DATE :
UNSIGNALIZED :
NO
Aug-13
SIGNALIZED :
YES
~ INTERSECTION DATA ~
MAJOR STREET :
STATE STREET
MINOR STREET(S) :
CHESNUT STREET
North
DIAGRAM
(Label Approaches)
State Street
State Street
Maple St
INTERSECTION
Chestnut St
MAPLE STREET
PEAK HOUR VOLUMES
APPROACH :
1
2
3
4
DIRECTION :
EB
WB
NB
SB
PEAK HOURLY
VOLUMES (AM/PM) :
695
950
654
" K " FACTOR :
0.082
TOTAL # OF CRASHES :
36
CRASH RATE CALCULATION :
5
2,299
INTERSECTION ADT ( V ) = TOTAL DAILY
APPROACH VOLUME :
# OF
YEARS :
0.88
4
AVERAGE # OF
CRASHES PER YEAR (
A):
RATE =
( A * 1,000,000 )
( V * 365 )
Comments : K DETERMINED FROM ATR ON STATE BETWEEN E COLUMBUS & MAIN
Project Title & Date:
Total Peak
Hourly
Approach
Volume
MGM SPRINGFIELD - SPRINGFIELD, MA
28,037
9.00
MGM Springfield - Springfield, Massachusetts
N
or
th
Not to Scale
State Street Corridor at Elliot Street, Spring Street, and School Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
2011 - 2014
TEC, Inc. / Samuel W. Gregorio, P.E. & Eric R. Paquette, E.I.T.
MassRMV / MassDOT / City of Springfield Police Department
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6
4 37 47
2
LOCATION:
CITY/STATE:
TIME PERIOD:
PREPARED BY:
SOURCE:
Road Safety Audit
P
5
P
17
26
46
43
2 4 6
T
45
12
7 14 21 27 33 35 39 40
9 10 13 19 30 32 36
8 49
23
48
20
15 16 24 29
D
P
44
38
P
25
31
C
H
A
1
28
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E
5
41
11
3
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3
22
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Q
P
34
NOTE: CRASHES ARE NUMBERED
PER INDIVIDUAL INTERSECTION.
CRASHES BETWEEN INTERSECTIONS
ARE LABELED BY LETTER.
LEGEND
VEHICLE PATH
SHOW FOR COLLISION
FIXED OBJECT
HEAD-ON COLLISION
BACKING VEHICLE
SIDESWIPE COLLISION
P
PEDESTRIAN COLLISION
C
CYCLIST COLLISION
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
ANGLED COLLISION
PARKED VEHICLE
FIXED OBJECT COLLISION
PERSONAL INJURY
OVERTURNED VEHICLE
FATALITY
OUT-OF-CONTROL VEHICLE
REAR-END COLLISION
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
14
4
1
7
1
1
0
28
NON-FATAL INJURY
10
1
2
14
4
2
0
33
UNKNOWN / NOT REPORTED
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
TOTAL
24
5
3
22
5
3
0
62
Figure A-3
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
State Street @ Elliot 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
1
3/14/2011
Monday
3:10 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Made an improper turn
2
4/10/2012
Tuesday
4:40 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
3
4/23/2013
Tuesday
4:18 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Cloudy
4
12/5/2013
Thursday
4:33 PM
Angle
Dusk
5
8/12/2014
Tuesday
3:47 PM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
6
10/28/2014
Tuesday
2:48 PM
Angle
Ages
D2
Property Damage Only
46
21
Failed to yield right of way
Property Damage Only
25
29
Dry
No improper driving
Non-Fatal Injury
21
56
Rain
Wet
Failure to yield right of way
Non-Fatal Injury
22
22
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
21
-
MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street WB. MV2 parked on
side of the road with flashers on. MV1 struck MV2.
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to yield right of way
Unknown
31
47
MV1 traveling on State Street WB. MV2 traveling on Elliot
Street SB attempting left turn. MV2 struck MV1.
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D3
Comments
D1
MV1 & MV2 were both operating State Street EB. MV1 (in
left lane) struck MV1 (in right lane) as MV1 tried to turn left
onto Elliot Street NB from the right travel lane.
MV2 traveling on State Street WB in left travel lane. MV1
traveling on Elliot Street SB pulling from STOP sign struck
MV2.
MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB approaching
Elliot Street. MV1 made a sudden stop due to pedestrians
crossing the street not in a marked crosswalk. MV2
attempted to stop but skidded into the rear of MV1. A
witness states that neither vehicle was speed, and accident
was caused by the pedestrians who tried to cross street to
force traffic to stop instead of waiting for a break in traffic.
MV1 operating Elliot Street SB; MV2 operating State Street
WB. MV2 struck MV1 as MV1 attempted to turn left onto
State Street EB without yielding the right-of-way to MV2.
MV2 couldn't stop in time.
Crash Data Summary Table
State Street @ Spring Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
1
1/19/2011
2
2/10/2011
Day of Week
Wednesday
Thursday
Time of
Day
4:00 PM
8:24 AM
Manner of
Collision
Angle
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Light Condition
Daylight
Daylight
Weather
Condition
Cloudy
Clear
Road
Surface
Wet
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
16
Property Damage Only
48
54
MV2, operating Spring Street SB, was stopped at the State
Street intersection when it was rear-ended by MV1.
45
MV1 operating State Street WB in the left-most travel lane
just prior to the Spring Street intersection. MV2 pulled out of
a nearby driveway and made contact with MV1 as it was
crossing into the left-most travel lane.
34
MV1 was stopped at red traffic signal on the Spring Street SB
approach waiting to turn left. When the signal turned green,
the opposing driver on the School Street NB approached
waved MV1 on to take the left-turn. During the left-turn, MV1
struck a woman approximately 8 feet into the marked
crosswalk. She was taken to the hospital.
MV1, operating State Street WB, was attempting to make a
left-turn onto School Street SB when it was struck by MV2,
operating State Street EB. Both drivers claimed to have a
green light, which they did; however, there is not a green left
arrow on the State Street WB approach. Drivers must yield to
oncoming traffic when making the left-turn on School Street.
Pedestrian
Daylight
Clear
Dry
4
9/1/2011
Thursday
7:08 PM
Rear-End
Dusk
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
6
9/24/2011
Saturday
9:09 PM
11:45 AM
Pedestrian
Daylight
Clear
Clear
50
MV1 (fire truck) & MV2 both operating Spring Street SB. MV1
sideswiped MV2 as it was passing with its emergency lights
flashing. MV2 was stationary, pulled over as far as possible.
Street width reduced due to snow banks.
70
3:14 PM
Thursday
39
Non-Fatal Injury
Friday
9/22/2011
48
MV1 operating School Street NB; MV2 operating State Street
EB. After waiting for the traffic signal to turn green, MV1
proceeded through the intersection where it was struck by
MV2, which failed to stop for a red traffic signal on State
Street EB.
Dry
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
Non-Fatal Injury
33
D3
MV1, operating State Street WB, failed to stop for a school
bus unloading students just prior to the Spring Street
intersection. After passing the school bus, MV1 struck a child
crossing the street in front of the bus.
4/15/2011
Property Damage Only
D2
No improper driving
3
5
Property Damage Only
Comments
D1
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Sideswipe - Same
Dark - Lighted
Direction
Ages
Crash Severity
34
19
7
10/26/2011
Wednesday
6:07 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Failure to yield right-of-way
Non-Fatal Injury
38
35
8
1/15/2012
Sunday
6:09 PM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
18
-
9
1/17/2012
Tuesday
9:13 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Wet
Followed too closely
Non-Fatal Injury
-
-
10
1/23/2012
Monday
6:16 PM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Rain
Wet
Exceeded authorized speed limit
Property Damage Only
-
52
MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street WB. MV2 stopped in
traffic when MV1 slid on roadway and rear-ended MV2.
11
1/24/2012
Tuesday
4:49 PM
Rear-End
Dusk
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
42
-
MV Unk traveling on State Street EB making a right turn onto
School Street stopped suddenly for a pedestrian. This caused
MV1 to stop suddenly and MV2 rear ended MV1.
Non-Fatal Injury
-
23
MV1 traveling on Spring Street SB ran red light attempting left
turn onto State Street. MV2 traveling on State Street EB with
green light was struck MV1. MV1 fled the scene.
Property Damage Only
22
29
MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street WB. MV1 rear ended
by MV2.
12
2/10/2012
Friday
1:45 AM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
13
4/12/2012
Thursday
11:38 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
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MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street WB. MV2 stopped to
make a left turn when MV1 bumped it.
MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street WB. MV2 stopped in
traffic when MV1 struck it.
Crash Data Summary Table
State Street @ Spring 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)
Ages
Crash Severity
D1
D2
14
5/26/2012
Saturday
2:13 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Failure to yield right-of-way
Non-Fatal Injury
27
-
15
6/30/2012
Saturday
2:16 AM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Operating Defective Equipment
Property Damage Only
36
-
16
8/12/2012
Sunday
1:31 AM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Distracted
Property Damage Only
45
-
17
9/11/2012
Tuesday
8:14 PM
Single Vehicle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Visibility Obstructed
Non-Fatal Injury
-
-
18
9/17/2012
Monday
12:44 PM
Single Vehicle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane or running
off road
Property Damage Only
-
N/A
19
10/30/2012
Tuesday
12:08 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
-
-
20
12/19/2012
Wednesday
7:40 PM
Single Vehicle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
No improper driving
Non-Fatal Injury
74
-
21
12/28/2012
Friday
2:02 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Wet
Failure to yield right-of-way
Property Damage Only
77
35
22
2/3/2013
Sunday
9:51 AM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Wet
Made an improper turn
Non-Fatal Injury
64
19
23
3/5/2013
Tuesday
12:44 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Distracted
Non-Fatal Injury
32
25
24
4/5/2013
Friday
12:42 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Other Improper Driving
Non-Fatal Injury
61
Comments
D3
MV1 traveling on State Street EB thru intersection on green.
MV2 traveling on State Street WB attempting left turn onto
School Street struck MV1. After collision MV2 struck traffic
signal pole.
MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street EB. MV1 rear ended
MV2. Operator of MV1 stated that MV2 had no visible rear
lights. MV2 fled scene.
MV1 and MV2 both traveling on State Street EB. MV1
stopped at red light when struck by MV2.
Pedestrians crossing State Street SB against "red" crossing
signal. MV1 and witness traveling on State Street WB.
Witness slowed for pedestrians, MV1 made contact with a
pedestrian. MV1 states that visibility obstructed by witness
vehicle.
MV1 traveling on Spring Street SB ran off road and struck a
fire hydrant.
MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street WB. MV1 stopped at
red light was rear ended by MV2.
MV1 traveling on State Street EB thru intersection on green.
Pedestrian crossed the street. MV1 unable to avoid collision.
57
MV1 traveling on State Street WB attempting a left turn onto
School Street. MV2 traveling on State Street EB thru
intersection.
MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB. MV2 (left lane)
struck MV1 (right lane) in the intersection as MV1 attempted
to make a U-turn.
MV1 operating State Street EB; MV2 & MV3 operating State
Street WB. After crossing the intersection, MV1 veered over
the median and into MV2 in the WB lanes. Impact pushed
MV2 into MV3.
65
MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street EB. MV1 was rearended by MV2 after stopping for a red light. MV2 had trouble
with its accelerator as it was attempting to brake.
25
5/27/2013
Monday
12:43 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
51
24
MV1 (motorcycle) & MV2 both operating State Street EB.
MV1 was slowing with its right blinker on as it prepared for a
right turn onto School Street SB when it was rear-ended by
MV2.
26
7/18/2013
Thursday
6:52 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No improper driving
Property Damage Only
38
46
MV1 & MV2 (tractor trailer) both operating State Street WB
in adjacent lanes. The rear end of MV2's trailer sideswiped
MV1 as MV2 turned right onto Spring Street NB.
24
MV1 operating State Street WB: MV2 & MV3 operating State
Street EB. MV1 struck MV2 as it attempted a U-turn on a
green light. Impact sent nearby MV3 operator off his bike.
MV2 & MV3 were described as operating at a high rate of
speed.
27
28
7/30/2013
8/30/2013
Tuesday
Friday
10:59 AM
9:11 AM
Angle
Rear-End
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Cloudy
Dry
Dry
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Inattention
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Non-Fatal Injury
Property Damage Only
20
33
63
19
MV1 & MV2 both operating School Street NB. MV2 was
stopped in traffic approaching the State Street intersection
when it was rear-ended by MV1. MV1, previously stopped,
thought that MV2 had started moving.
Crash Data Summary Table
State Street @ Spring 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)
Ages
Crash Severity
D1
D2
Comments
D3
MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street EB. MV1 & MV2
were both stopped at a red light. When light turned green,
MV2 started to move forward and rear-ended MV1 before
MV1 started moving.
MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB. MV2 was
stopped in traffic when it was rear-ended by MV1. MV1 went
around MV2 and fled the scene.
MV1 operating State Street EB; MV2 (PVTA mini-bus)
operating School Street NB. MV1 (green light) struck MV2 as
MV2 turned right-on-red onto State Street EB.
MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB. MV1 was rearended by MV2 as it slowed to a stop for a red light at the
Spring Street intersection.
29
9/3/2013
Tuesday
11:49 AM
Rear-End
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
36
60
30
9/4/2013
Wednesday
3:00 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
-
-
31
10/17/2013
Thursday
4:33 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Non-Fatal Injury
24
23
32
11/21/2013
Thursday
7:39 PM
Rear-End
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
Property Damage Only
58
19
33
12/3/2013
Tuesday
12:54 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to yield right-of-way
Property Damage Only
20
19
MV1 operating State Street EB; MV2 operating State Street
WB. MV1 struck MV2 as MV2 attempted to turn left onto
School Street SB without yielding the right-of-way to MV1.
N/A
MV1, operating State Street WB, attempted to turn left onto
School Street. MV1 slid on the snow, loosing control &
traveling off the roadway through a parking lot and into two
chain link fences (287 & 281 State Street).
-
MV1 travelling State Street WB and attempts left turn on
School Street. MV2 travelling State Street EB made contact
with MV1 in intersection. Occupants of MV1 fled scene on
foot.
MV2 travelling State Street WB with MV1 following. MV2 had
proceeded to move forward when traffic signal turned green,
and then stopped again for a car turning right onto Spring
Street, leading MV1 to rear-end MV2.
34
35
1/10/2014
1/22/2014
Friday
Wednesday
7:37 AM
12:35 PM
Single Vehicle
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Snow
Clear
Snow
Dry
Driving too fast for conditions
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
Non-Fatal Injury
24
22
36
3/10/2014
Monday
12:24 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
35
29
37
6/17/2014
Tuesday
1:11 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
Property Damage Only
31
-
38
6/23/2014
Monday
1:36 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
37
29
39
6/27/2014
Friday
12:22 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Non-Fatal Injury
18
34
40
7/31/2014
Thursday
9:37 PM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Non-Fatal Injury
43
18
41
8/15/2014
Friday
9:44 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Property Damage Only
38
55
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MV1 stopped at Spring Street (SB) for a red traffic signal when
MV1 rear-ended MV1.
MV1, MV2, and MV3, respectively, were stopping at traffic
light at State Street EB. MV3 collided into MV2, which
proceeded to collide into MV1.
MV1 travelling State Street WB attempting a left turn onto
School Street when collision occurred. MV2 was travelling
State Street EB in the right lane when collision occurred. MV1
rotated and collided with metal post.
MV1 (motorcycle) travelling State Street EB in right-most
travel lane. MV2 was attempting a left turn onto School
Street from State Street WB at time of the collision. MV2
struck rear-quarter of MV1
MV1 travelling State Street EB in center lane when MV2
(travelling State Street EB in right lane) abruptly put on turn
signal and attempted to move into center lane, when it
sideswiped MV1.
Crash Data Summary Table
State Street @ Spring Street - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
42
Crash Date
9/11/2014
Day of Week
Thursday
Time of
Day
1:27 PM
Manner of
Collision
Rear-End
Light Condition
Daylight
Weather
Condition
Cloudy
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Wet
Swerving or avoiding due to wind,
slippery surface, vehicle, object, nonmotorist in roadway, etc.
Ages
Crash Severity
D1
Non-Fatal Injury
37
D2
Comments
D3
57
MV1 travelling State Street WB when emergency vehicle with
emergency lights activated was travelling behind her. She
pulled over and stopped to allow emergency vehicle to pass.
MV2 was travelling State Street WB as well, and attempted to
pull over but collided with MV1.
43
9/15/2014
Monday
10:42 AM
Head On
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Non-Fatal Injury
-
27
MV1 travelling Spring Street SB attempted to make left turn
onto State Street. MV2 travelling School Street NB crossing
over State Street and collided into MV1, which did not have
turn signal activated.
44
10/14/2014
Tuesday
2:14 PM
Cyclist
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
26
54
MV1 travelling State Street EB attempting to take right turn
onto School Street. As the right turn was made, a motorized
bicycle passed MV1 on the right side and sideswiped MV1
45
11/21/2014
Friday
5:19 PM
Head On
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent or aggressive manner
Non-Fatal Injury
-
50
MV1 (fleeing from 2 other MV accidents) made contact with
MV2 head on at School Street. This caused MV1 to come to
rest and burst into flames.
46
6/25/2011
Saturday
11:35 PM
Head On
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
18
27
MV1 travelling WB on State St tried to make a right hand turn
onto Spring St. MV2 was stopped at a red light on Spring St
when MV1 struck her vehicle head on.
47
9/8/2011
Thursday
2:12 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
44
64
MV1 SB was stopped at red light on Spring St at State St.
intersection. MV2 was approaching MV1 from the rear but
was unable to stop in time colliding with the rear of MV1.
48
2/10/2012
Friday
1:45 AM
Angle
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Unknown
Non-Fatal Injury
-
23
MV2 travelling EB on State St was passing through Spring St
intersection when MV1 travelling south on Spring St ran the
red light and tried to make a left hand turn onto State St.
MV1 struck MV2 pushing it onto a curb striking a barrier. MV1
fled the scene
49
12/18/2012
Tuesday
2:24 PM
Rear-End
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Inattention
Property Damage Only
36
25
MV1 and MV2 were both travelling WB on State St. MV1 tried
to take a left turn on School St. MV2 was unable to stop in
time on the wet road and slammed into the back of MV1.
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Crash Data Summary Charts
State Street @ Elliot Street ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
State Street @ Elliot Street
6
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
%
0%
0%
17%
33%
0%
0%
0%
17%
0%
17%
0%
17%
35%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
0
1
4
0
1
0
0
%
0%
17%
67%
0%
17%
0%
0%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
0
0
1
5
0
0
%
0%
0%
17%
83%
0%
0%
100%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
0
1
4
1
0
0
0
%
0%
17%
67%
17%
0%
0%
0%
80%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
3
2
1
0
0
0
%
50%
33%
17%
0%
0%
0%
60%
Road Surface
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
#
5
1
0
0
%
83%
17%
0%
0%
100%
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
#
3
2
0
1
%
50%
33%
0%
17%
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
Excessive Speed
Glare
Erratic / Aggressive Driving
Cellular Phone Use
Failure to Signal Turn
Vehicle Malfunction
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
0
1
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
%
0%
17%
50%
17%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
17%
0%
T0454_State Street West Crash Data Summary Table.xlsx
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
50%
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
40%
20%
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%
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Crash Data Summary Charts
State Street @ Spring Street ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
State Street @ Spring Street / School Street
49
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
7
4
2
3
2
5
3
3
10
4
2
4
%
14%
8%
4%
6%
4%
10%
6%
6%
20%
8%
4%
8%
25%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
3
6
11
5
10
10
4
%
6%
12%
22%
10%
20%
20%
8%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
3
9
17
6
7
7
%
6%
18%
35%
12%
14%
14%
40%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
4
21
14
4
3
3
0
%
8%
43%
29%
8%
6%
6%
0%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
34
12
2
1
0
0
%
69%
24%
4%
2%
0%
0%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Road Surface
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
#
41
7
1
0
%
84%
14%
2%
0%
100%
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
#
22
27
0
0
%
45%
55%
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
Swerving / Avoiding
Erratic / Aggressive Driving
Made an Improper Turn
Failure to Keep in Proper Lane / Running Off Road
Vehicle Malfunction
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
3
1
9
19
4
2
1
1
1
2
1
3
2
%
6%
2%
18%
39%
8%
4%
2%
2%
2%
4%
2%
6%
4%
T0454_State Street West 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
Single
Vehicle
Rear‐end
Clear
Angled
Cloudy
Sideswipe Head‐on
Rain
Snow
Ped/Bike Unknown /
Other
Other
Unknown /
NR
50%
0%
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
Property Damage
Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
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INTERSECTION CRASH RATE WORKSHEET
CITY/TOWN : SPRINGFIELD
DISTRICT :
2
COUNT DATE :
UNSIGNALIZED :
NO
May-15
SIGNALIZED :
YES
~ INTERSECTION DATA ~
MAJOR STREET :
STATE STREET
MINOR STREET(S) :
SCHOOL STREET
North
DIAGRAM
(Label Approaches)
State Street
State Street
School St
INTERSECTION
Spring St
SPRING STREET
PEAK HOUR VOLUMES
APPROACH :
1
2
3
4
DIRECTION :
EB
WB
NB
SB
PEAK HOURLY
VOLUMES (AM/PM) :
771
805
174
162
" K " FACTOR :
0.082
TOTAL # OF CRASHES :
49
CRASH RATE CALCULATION :
5
INTERSECTION ADT ( V ) = TOTAL DAILY
APPROACH VOLUME :
# OF
YEARS :
1.44
4
AVERAGE # OF
CRASHES PER YEAR (
A):
RATE =
( A * 1,000,000 )
( V * 365 )
Comments : K DETERMINED FROM ATR ON STATE BETWEEN E COLUMBUS & MAIN
Project Title & Date:
MGM SPRINGFIELD - SPRINGFIELD, MA
Total Peak
Hourly
Approach
Volume
1,912
23,317
12.25
Crash Data Summary Table
State Street (Between Main Street and Spring 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)
Ages
Crash Severity
D1
D2
Comments
D3
A
2/1/2011
Tuesday
12:15 PM
Angle
Daylight
Snow
Snow
No improper driving
Non-Fatal Injury
30
54
MV1 operator says he made a wide right turn so he could
make it around a pile of snow blocking the parking area near
305 State Street. He became stuck in the snow & was rearended by MV2. MV2 operator says MV1 was not pulling into
the parking area but started sliding on the icy road. Colission
occurred because MV1 spun out. MV1 & MV2 both traveling
State Street EB.
B
6/3/2011
Friday
4:31 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
35
24
MV #1 travelling State St. WB rear-ended by MV #2 while
stopped in traffic in front of Mass. Mutual Center.
C
9/20/2011
Tuesday
6:12 PM
Rear-end
Dusk
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
37
33
D
9/24/2011
Saturday
7:36 PM
Rear-end
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
22
30
E
10/24/2011
Monday
11:47 AM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
No Improper Driving
Property Damage Only
22
29
F
10/28/2011
Friday
11:10 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Unknown
Property Damage Only
79
N/A
G
12/8/2011
Thursday
3:13 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
46
-
H
1/25/2012
Wednesday
12:52 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane
Property Damage Only
N/A
43
I
1/25/2012
Wednesday
4:31 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to yield right-of-way
Non-Fatal Injury
65
56
J
6/4/2012
Monday
9:51 AM
Pedestrian
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
75
27
K
7/31/2012
Tuesday
10:12 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
Property Damage Only
21
35
L
11/10/2012
Saturday
11:53 AM
Pedestrian
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving / Visibility
Obstructed
Non-Fatal Injury
41
-
M
1/9/2013
Wednesday
6:20 PM
Pedestrian
Dark - Lighted
Cloudy
Wet
No improper driving
Non-Fatal Injury
68
24
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MV #1 travelling WB near 186 State St. when collision
occurred
Both MV's travelling EB in front of Classical High
Condominiums (235 State Street). MV #1 slowed then started
again in traffic. MV #2 drove into MV #1 not knowing they
had slowed.
MV #1 (Emergency Vehicle) and MV #2 travelling WB on State
St. by 310 State Street. MV #2 attempted to move into the
right lane to allow for emergency vehicle to pass when
collision occurred.
MV #1 had struck parked MV #2 by 121 State St. and left the
scene. A name and partially unreadable phone number had
been left on MV #2 matching the name and number of the
owner of MV #1. Witness also left note on car stating a B/M
was operating MV #1.
MV #1 was stopped and parked in front of #115 State St.
Bank. MV #2 was backing up and struck MV #1. MV #2 fled
scene without providing contact information to owner of MV
#1.
MV2 traveling on State Street in unknown direction. MV1
attempted to change lanes and struck MV2 near 295 State
Street. MV1 fled the scene.
MV1 exiting 235 State Street turning left (WB) strikes
pedestrian.
MV1 traveling on State Street EB made contact with a
pedestrian not in sidewalk near 175 State Street. Pedestrian
claims there was no traffic in eastbound lanes and saw MV1
at last moment.
MV1 parked near 101 State Street in EB direction. MV2 (truck)
backed into front end of MV1. MV2 claims no contact made
and left the scene after a short time.
MV1 traveling on State Street EB. PVTA bus stopped in front
of 220 State Street. Pedestrian attempted to cross in front of
bus. MV1 view obstructed by bus prior to making contact
with pedestrian.
MV1 operating State Street EB after turning left from Dwight
Street SB onto State Street. MV1 struck a pedestrian walking
at a diagonal from north to south. Two marked crosswalks
across State State within a block of the accident were
available.
Crash Data Summary Table
State Street (Between Main Street and Spring Street) - Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Crash
Diagram
Reference
Crash Date
N
1/22/2013
Tuesday
O
5/8/2013
P
Q
Manner of
Collision
Light Condition
8:36 AM
Angle
Wednesday
4:01 PM
6/29/2013
Saturday
7/31/2013
Wednesday
Day of Week
Weather
Condition
Road
Surface
Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive
Description)
Crash Severity
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to yield right-of-way
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Wet
1:12 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
6:37 AM
Single Vehicle
Daylight
Clear
Time of Day
Ages
D1
D2
Property Damage Only
22
19
Followed too closely
Property Damage Only
19
45
Dry
Failure to yield right-of-way
Property Damage Only
24
45
Dry
Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive manner
Non-Fatal Injury
27
N/A
R
4/1/2014
Tuesday
8:37 PM
Pedestrian
Dark - Lighted
Clear
Dry
Driving too fast for conditions
Non-Fatal Injury
30
22
S
4/14/2014
Monday
6:39 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Operating defective equipment
Property Damage Only
23
37
T
5/31/2014
Saturday
12:11 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
28
59
U
6/17/2014
Tuesday
5:16 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Non-Fatal Injury
20
69
V
10/2/2014
Thursday
11:28 AM
Sideswipe - Same
Direction
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Failure to yield right-of-way
Property Damage Only
30
73
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Comments
D3
MV1 operating State Street EB when it struck MV2. MV2 was
turning right from Willow Street NB onto State Street EB
without yielding the right-of-way to MV1.
MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB near 181 State
Street. MV2 was stopping in traffic when MV1 slid into the
rear of MV2 causing its airbags to deploy.
MV1 operating State Street EB prior to Willow Street; MV2
struck MV1 as it was pulling out of on-street parking space
onto State Street EB.
MV1 operating State Street WB near 235 State Street. MV1
was swerving before crossing the EB lanes into a tree on the
south side of the roadway.
MV1 operating State Street WB in left lane just past the
Dwight Street intersection when it struck a pedestrian near
Willow Street. Pedestrian was not utilizing a crosswalk as she
crossed State Street. MV1 tried to swerve but could not avoid
pedestrian. MV1 sustained multiple shattered windows &
pedestrian was taken to hospital with injuries.
MV1 & MV2 were both operating State Street WB when
MV1's engine shut off & brakes locked up in front of 114
State Street. MV2 swerved in an attempt to avoid MV1 but
still rear-ended MV2.
MV1 & MV2 were both operating in traffic on State Street WB
when MV1 rear-ended MV2 outside of 260 State Street. MV1
operator claims the brakes felt funny.
44
MV1, MV2, & MV3 all operating in stop-and-go traffic on
State Street WB when MV1 rear-ended MV2 in front of 159
State Street. Impact pushed MV2 into MV3.
MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB in adjacent lanes
past the Chestnut Street intersection. MV2 attempted to
change into MV1's lane due to a stopped bus in front of 220
State Street when it struck MV1.
Crash Data Summary Charts
State Street (Between Main Street and Spring Street) ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts
1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014
State Street [West] Corridor
22
Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
#
4
1
0
2
2
4
2
0
2
3
1
1
%
18%
5%
0%
9%
9%
18%
9%
0%
9%
14%
5%
5%
20%
18%
16%
14%
12%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
Day of Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
#
0
3
6
5
2
2
4
%
0%
14%
27%
23%
9%
9%
18%
30%
Time of Day
6AM ‐ 9AM
9AM ‐ 12PM
12PM‐3PM
3PM ‐ 6PM
6PM ‐ 9PM
9PM ‐ 6AM
#
3
6
4
5
4
0
%
14%
27%
18%
23%
18%
0%
30%
Manner of Collision
Single Vehicle
Rear‐end
Angled
Sideswipe
Head‐on
Ped/Bike
Unknown / Other
#
1
9
7
1
0
4
0
%
5%
41%
32%
5%
0%
18%
0%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Other
Unknown / NR
#
13
5
3
1
0
0
%
59%
23%
14%
5%
0%
0%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Road Surface
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
#
17
4
1
0
%
77%
18%
5%
0%
100%
Crash Severity
Property Damage Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
#
12
10
0
0
%
55%
45%
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
Over‐correcting / Over‐steering
Erratic / Aggressive Driving
Cellular Phone Use
Failure to Keep in Proper Lane / Running Off Road
Vehicle Malfunction
No Improper Driving
Other / Unknown
#
1
1
4
8
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
3
1
%
5%
5%
18%
36%
0%
5%
0%
5%
0%
5%
5%
14%
5%
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20%
10%
0%
20%
10%
0%
6AM ‐ 9AM 9AM ‐ 12PM 12PM‐3PM 3PM ‐ 6PM 6PM ‐ 9PM 9PM ‐ 6AM
Single
Vehicle
Rear‐end
Clear
Angled
Cloudy
Sideswipe Head‐on
Rain
Snow
Ped/Bike Unknown /
Other
Other
Unknown /
NR
50%
0%
Dry
Wet
Snow
Unknown / NR
Property Damage
Only
Non‐Fatal Injury
Fatal Injury
Unknown / NR
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
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2015 Base Year Conditions
Weekday Morning, Evening, and
Saturday Midday
Peak Hour Traffic Volumes
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Appendix E: Road Safety Audit References
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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.