ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
Main Street (Route 9) From Church Street to West Street
Town of Ware
May 2015
Prepared For:
MassDOT
On Behalf Of:
Town of Ware
Prepared By:
CHA Consulting
101 Accord Park Drive
Norwell, MA 02061
Road Safety Audit
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Table of Contents
Background ................................................................................................................................. 4
Project Data ................................................................................................................................. 4
Project Location Description ..................................................................................................... 6
Audit Observations and Potential Safety Enhancements........................................................ 8
Summary of Road Safety Audit ............................................................................................... 24
List of Appendices
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Appendix C.
Appendix D.
Appendix E.
RSA Meeting Agenda
RSA Audit Team Contact List
Detailed Crash Data
Peak Hour Traffic Volumes
Road Safety Audit References
List of Figures
Figure 1 Locus Map ................................................................................................................................... 5
List of Tables
Table 1.
Table 2.
Participating Audit Team Members ....................................................................................... 4
Potential Safety Enhancements Summary ............................................................................ 25
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Background
The intersections of West Street / Main Street and North Street / Main Street in Ware, Massachusetts are listed as
High Crash Locations for the years 2008-2010 and 2009-2011, however these locations were not listed on the
most current High Crash Location list. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the
Town of Ware determined that a Road Safety Audit (RSA) would be beneficial to the project despite not being
required based on the most recent data. The project is currently under design (MassDOT Project #607987) and is
awaiting placement in a funding year on the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) list.
The purpose for this RSA is to identify existing safety deficiencies and potential safety improvements that could
be implemented as part of the Reconstruction and Related Work on Main Street project. Additionally, potential
short term low cost improvements are identified for consideration by MassDOT for implementation prior to the
reconstruction of the intersections. The location of the project area included in the RSA is depicted in Figure 1.
Project Data
The audit team conducted a RSA for Main Street (Route 9) on Monday April 27, 2015. The RSA Agenda is
included in Appendix A. Table 1 lists the audit team members and their affiliations. Appendix B includes
contact information for all team members.
Table 1. Participating Audit Team Members
Audit Team Members
Agency / Affiliation
William Ullom
MassDOT Safety
Luke Hayes
MassDOT District 2 Traffic
John Mastera
MassDOT Safety
Thom Martens
Town of Ware DPW
Edward Wloch
Town of Ware Fire Department
Stuart Beckley
Town of Ware Town Manager
Karen Cullen
Town of Ware Planning and Community Development
David Tworek
Town of Ware DPW
Khyati Parmar
PVPC
Ken Kovitch
Town of Ware Police Department
John Morgan
CHA Consulting
Melissa Davis
CHA Consulting
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Traffic data was provided to the audit team prior the RSA, including crash data and collision diagrams based on
crash records from the Town of Ware Police Department and MassDOT for the five year period of 2010 to 2014.
Crash records were provided for a total of 68 crashes along the project limits. Of the 68 crashes reported,
twenty-three (34%) were angle crashes, twenty-five (37%) were rear end crashes. Of the 68 crashes, 52 (76%)
were property damage only, with personal injuries reported in the other fifteen accidents, with one accident
unknown. Appendix C provides the detailed crash data for the project area.
Project Location and Description
The RSA focused on Main Street (Route 9) from West Street to Church/South Street in Ware, with an emphasis
on the Main/West and North/Main intersections. However, deficiencies were also discussed for the intersection
of South/Church Street & Main Street and Pulaski Street and West Street.
The Town Center Intersection Improvement project in Ware, MA is an approximately 0.4 mile corridor
improvement project. Intersection improvements, sidewalk reconstruction, pavement rehabilitation, and enhanced
bicycle accommodation are proposed on Main Street (Route 9) from West Street (Route 32) to Church/South
Street. The project limits are graphically depicted in Figure 1. Main Street (Route 9) Street is functionally classified
as an urban principal arterial, and also known as Route 9, which continues to the east and west. Main Street has a
posted speed limit of 25 miles per hour (mph). The primary land use along this section of the corridor is
commercial businesses. Ware Town Hall is located at the corner of West Street and Main Street. There is a
Veterans’ Park across from Town hall and historical Nenameseck Square located at the corner of South Street and
Main Street.
At the westerly limit of work, at Parker Street, Main Street is a three lane cross section with sidewalks both sides.
The eastbound approach to the Main Street/West Street intersection operates under STOP control and has a
dedicated right turn lane onto West Street, and an eastbound thru lane along Main Street. There is also one lane in
the westbound direction along Main Street. A flashing signal is RED on this approach. There is a crosswalk across
Main Street that goes to poorly aligned apex ramps that also serve Parker Street and West Street.
West Street, approaching the intersection with Main Street, is a two lane cross section with sidewalks both sides.
There is striped parking on the eastern side starting at the driveway for the Town Hall. Right turns from West
Street onto Main Street operate freely. Left turns onto Main Street are prohibited from West Street. A flashing
signal is YELLOW on this approach. There is a crosswalk across West Street.
The westbound approach to the Main Street/West Street intersection is a three lane cross section with sidewalks
both sides. There is striped parking on the southerly side of Main Street. There is a dedicated left turn lane onto
West Street, and these turns, as well as the thru movement along Main Street, operate freely, because eastbound
traffic is stopped, and only right turns are allowed from West Street. A flashing signal is YELLOW on this
approach.
North Street is a two way roadway that terminates at Main Street. It has a two lane cross section with sidewalks
both sides, and striped parking on the western side starting before the intersection. The intersection of North Street
and Main Street is signalized. West of the intersection, Main Street is a 4 lane cross section. There are sidewalks
on both sides, and striped parking on the northern side. There is an eastbound thru lane, a dedicated left turn lane
to make turns onto North Street, a westbound thru lane, and a dedicated left turn lane. However, this left turn lane
is for people to move into in anticipation of turning onto West Street. East of the intersection, Main Street is a three
lane cross section. There is an eastbound thru lane, a shared westbound thru and right turn lane, and a dedicated
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left turn lane. However, this left turn lane is for people to move into in anticipation of turning onto West Street.
There are sidewalks on both sides, as well as parking. There is a crosswalk across North Street, and a crosswalk
across Main Street.
Church Street is a two way roadway that terminates at Main Street. It has a two lane cross section with sidewalks
both sides, and striped parking on the eastern side. South Street is a two way roadway that terminates at Main
Street. It has a two lane cross section with sidewalks both sides. The intersection of South/Church Street and Main
Street is signalized. West of the intersection, Main Street is a 3 lane cross section. There are sidewalks on both
sides, and striped parking on the northern side. There is a shared eastbound thru and left turn lane to make left
turns onto Church Street, a dedicated right turn lane to make right turns onto South Street, and a wide westbound
thru lane. East of the intersection, Main Street is a two lane cross section. There are sidewalks on both sides, as
well as parking on the northern side. There is a crosswalk across Main Street, and a crosswalk across South Street
and Church Street.
As stated previously, this project is currently under design (MassDOT Project #607987). The timeline for
implementation is several years out as the project is currently waiting to be programmed into a funding year on the
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) list.
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Audit Observations and Potential Safety Enhancements
During the RSA performed on April 27, 2015 the following safety issues were identified for the intersections of
Main/West Street, Main/North Street, Main/South Street, and Pulaski/West:
Pulaski Street / West Street:
1. ADA Compliance / Pedestrian Safety
2. Gas Station Access Management
3. Vehicles Trying to Pass Stopped Vehicles Turning Left Onto Pulaski
West Street/Main Street:
1. Double Stop Line (Eastbound)
2. Northbound Lane Delineation on West Street
3. Illegal Left Turns Onto Main Street
4. ADA Compliance / Pedestrian Safety
5. Truck Turning From West Street Onto Main Street
6. Traffic Stopping Even Though It Has The Flashing Yellow (Westbound)
Main Street/North Street:
1. Lane Usage Confusion / Bump Out Conflicts
2. Signal Deficiencies
3. ADA Compliance / Pedestrian Safety
4. Business Deliveries Block Eastbound Lanes
Main Street/Church & South Street:
1. Using Right Turn Lane For Thru Movement (Eastbound)
2. ADA Compliance / Pedestrian Safety
3. Signal Deficiencies
4. South Street / Church Street Left Turns
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5. Drainage
In addition to the discussions involving individual intersections, the following was discussed for the project area
as a whole:
Overall Bicycle Safety:
1. Lack of Bicycle Accommodations
Pulaski Street @ West Street
Safety Issue #1: ADA Compliance / Pedestrian Safety
Observations:
RSA team members noted several concerns with regards to pedestrian accommodation and safety. It was noted
that both the crosswalk across Pulaski Street and the crosswalk across West Street do not have ADA compliant
ramps. Also there is a utility pole located in the Southeast corner of the intersection. This is a potential clearance
issue.
Safety concerns were also noted for the existing crosswalk that crosses West Street. There is no existing signage
at the crosswalk and there is no advance warning signage approaching the crossing
Enhancements:
1. A potential short-term enhancement would be to add the appropriate MUTCD compliant pedestrian
signage, including advanced warning to the crosswalk across West Street. This would alert drivers to the
presence of a crosswalk at the intersection.
2. A potential long-term solution would be to reconstruct the wheelchair ramps at Pulaski and West Street.
This would provide for ADA compliant access for all users, and combined with appropriate signage
would allow for a safer path for pedestrians looking to cross at this intersection. The location of the
utility pole on the Southeast corner would need to be relocated for pedestrian clearance requirements.
Safety Issue #2: Gas Station Access Management
Observations:
RSA team members noted several concerns with regards to the gas station located on the Southeast corner of the
intersection. There were three accidents in the study period that were related to exiting/entering the gas station.
Also, it was noted by some of the team members that there have been instances of people exiting the Pulaski
Street driveway and turning left and traveling the wrong way into the intersection. Signage on Pulaski Street
includes a “No Left Turn” graphical sign and a one way sign set back from the edge of road, partially hidden
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behind a row of brush/bushes, across from the driveway. There is also a “Do Not Enter” sign on the utility pole
at the Northeast corner of the West Street intersection facing the wrong way direction of Pulaski Street.
Enhancements:
1. A potential short-term enhancement would be to add the appropriate MUTCD compliant one way
signage in an appropriate location on Pulaski Street to keep people from traveling the wrong way down
the one way street. (The Town has relocated these signs as of May 2015).
2. A potential long-term solution would be to reconstruct the Pulaski Street gas station driveway curb cut
by adding channelizing islands so that exiting motorists would have to turn right and travel the correct
way down Pulaski Street.
Safety Issue #3: Vehicles Trying to Pass Stopped Vehicles Turning Left onto Pulaski Street
Observations:
Some RSA team members noted that there have been instances of Southbound traveling motorists trying to pass
cars stopped to take a left onto Pulaski Street. It was noted that cars often use the driveway at the business
located across from Pulaski Street, drive up onto the sidewalk, and over the curb. There appeared to be no
accidents in the study period that were related to these passing vehicles.
Enhancements:
1. A potential short-term enhancement would be to restripe the centerline in the road so that there was more
space on the southbound side of the road to allow passing. However this would require the removal of
the striped parking spaces along the northbound side of the roadway. It was noted that these parking
spaces are well used and their removal would likely not be accepted favorably.
2. A potential long-term solution would be to add vertical granite curb to the area between the two garages
at the business to close off the large opening. This would deter people from trying to go around stopped
vehicles, but not hinder access to the business. However, not allowing cars to go around stopped vehicles
could cause a backup into the West Street intersection. This potential solution would require additional
evaluation to determine impact on traffic flow and queueing prior to implementation.
3. Another potential long-term solution would be to reverse the direction of the one-way traffic flow on
Pulaski Street. This alternative has been reviewed with respect to traffic flow and safety. Although
there would no longer be left turns from West Street onto Pulaski Street, there would be new turns from
Pulaski Street introduced. Due to the anticipated volume of turns from Pulaski Street and the potential
for limited sight distance, a full traffic signal would likely be required if the direction of one-way flow
was reversed. The traffic signal would operate at a poor level of service during peak periods based on
preliminary analysis. Audit participants agreed that this alternative was unlikely to represent a benefit
based on initial review.
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West Street @ Main Street
Safety Issue #1: Double Stop Line on West Street (Eastbound)
Observations:
There are two stop lines at the eastbound leg of this intersection. There is one stop line (with a stop sign) in
advance of the crosswalk across Main Street, and then another stop line located further into the intersection with
a “Stop” painted legend. The location of the second stop line is presumably as a result of the poor sight distance
looking down West Street due to retaining wall on the Southwest corner and to reinforce the need to yield to left
turning vehicles approaching from Route 9 Westbound. There were four accidents in the study period that were
related to the stop sign / double stop line at this approach.
Enhancements:
1. A potential short-term enhancement would be to remove the first stop line and add a MUTCD compliant
“Stop Ahead” sign in advance of the intersection to better prepare motorists for the approaching
condition. This may result in a decrease of pedestrian safety however, because motorists may not stop
prior to the crosswalk. One way to prevent this would be to add a yield line (triangles) and a MUTCD
compliant sign in advance of the crosswalk indicating that vehicles are required to yield to pedestrians.
2. A potential long-term solution would be to add a signal system to the intersection, with one stop line
before the crosswalk and highly visible signals. The addition of a signal would eliminate the need for the
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second stop line, or any stop line to be located so far into the intersection because sight distance would
no longer be an issue. With a signal, motorists would be able to travel safely through the intersection
without potential conflicts from West Street vehicles. Vehicles traveling northbound on West Street
would have a MUTCD compliant “No Turn on Red” sign because of limited sight distance looking left
when stopped on West Street.
Safety Issue #2: Lane Delineation on West Street (Northbound)
Observations:
RSA team members made note that the Northbound lane heading towards Main Street, despite being striped for a
right turn only, is too wide and can lead to confusion as to whether there is actually more than one lane in that
direction.
Enhancements:
1. A potential short-term enhancement would be to stripe a shoulder line 5’ feet from the curb line, to better
define the travel lane.
2. A potential long-term solution would be to stripe a dedicated bike lane that would allow for a potential
connection to a proposed bike lane on Main Street. The curbing could be removed and reset in order to
narrow the roadway, but truck turns are also a consideration as discussed under Safety Issue #5.
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Safety Issue #3: Illegal Left Turns Onto Main Street
Observations:
RSA team members made note that there have been instances of people making illegal left turns from West
Street onto Main Street. There are existing markings that indicate right turn only, and existing signage, both
mounted on the flashing warning light mast arm and post mounted, indicating no left turn. These signs are faded
and in poor condition. There is also limited advanced warning of the right turn only condition.
Enhancements:
1. A potential short-term enhancement would be to follow the striping suggestion in Safety Issue #2 to
better define the lane as only being one lane. Also, adding the appropriate MUTCD compliant signage,
including advanced warning signs. This would alert drivers to the presence of the upcoming condition.
2. A potential long-term solution would be to include an illuminated, LED no left turn sign, for better
visibility.
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Safety Issue #4: ADA Compliance / Pedestrian Safety
Observations:
RSA team members noted several concerns with regards to pedestrian accommodation and safety. It was noted
that both the crosswalk across West Street do not have ADA compliant ramps. The crosswalk across Main Street
that terminates at Parker Street does not have wheelchair ramps at all. The crosswalk across West Street is also
very long and has no pedestrian signalization which creates a dangerous situation for pedestrians combined with
the free-flow left turns from Main Street. There were two rear end accidents at the crosswalk across Main Street
where people stopped for a pedestrian and the vehicle behind hit them. Another concern was the midblock
crosswalk on Main Street located between West Street and North Street. The crosswalk is located about 70’ from
intersection, and vehicles making a right turn onto Main Street from West Street may not be expecting people in
the crosswalk. There is only one sign at the crosswalk on the eastbound side of Main Street and no advanced
warning.
Enhancements:
1. A potential short-term enhancement would be to add the appropriate MUTCD compliant pedestrian
signage, including advanced warning to the crosswalks across Main Street. This would alert drivers to
the presence of a crosswalk at the intersection and at the midblock location.
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2. A potential long-term solution would be to reconstruct the wheelchair ramps at West and Main Street.
This would provide for ADA compliant access for all users and would allow for a safer path for
pedestrians looking to cross at this intersection. Some readjustments of grades at the southeast corner of
the intersection may better provide a more compliant ramp. Addition of pedestrian signals in conjunction
with a traffic signal, will allow for a protected pedestrian crossing phase that will allow for a safer
crossing of the long crosswalk at West Street. A long term solution for the midblock crosswalk would be
to move it to the intersection at West Street. Moving it here, along with the addition of pedestrian signals
would create a safer location for crossing Main Street. If the mid-block crosswalk was relocated to the
east side of the intersection, consideration should also be given to removing the crosswalk from the west
side of the intersection. This would address the difficult grades on the southwest corner, but may result
in pedestrians crossing Main Street without using a crosswalk.
Safety Issue #5: Truck Turning From West Street onto Main Street
Observations:
Some RSA team members noted that there have been problems with larger trucks making the right turn from
West Street onto Main Street. Drivers need to occupy the whole lane width, swing far into the intersection, and
still cross the double yellow center line to complete the turn. Adding to the difficulty of the movement, there are
two parking spots located in front of Town Hall on the eastbound side of Main Street that can impede truck
movements as the vehicle turns.
Enhancements:
1. A potential short-term enhancement would be to remove the parking spots from in front of the Town
Hall. This would remove the potential conflict of a truck and parked car, and allow trucks to better
remain in the correct lane.
2. A potential long-term solution would be to change the radius of the southeast corner of the intersection.
Changing the radius would allow trucks to stay closer to the edge of the road and, combined with the
removal of the parking spots, potentially navigate the turn without having to cross into the oncoming
traffic’s lane.
Safety Issue #6: Traffic Stopping Even Though It Has the Flashing Yellow (Westbound)
Observations:
Traffic traveling westbound on Main Street has the option of freely taking a left turn onto West Street or
continuing through the intersection. The traffic control in this direction is a flashing yellow warning light, and
this traffic is not required to stop. However, the eastbound traffic is required to stop and has a flashing red
warning light. This appears to cause driver confusion because westbound drivers may assume that eastbound
drivers do not have to stop and that they need to yield when making a left turn. There were two accidents in the
study period that involved angle collisions from these two approaches, although they weren’t directly related to
the condition outlined above. However, there was one read-end collision involving vehicles traveling westbound
on Main Street that could be attributed to this condition outlined above. It was noted by team members that
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westbound drivers do come to a full stop occasionally at this location when they are permitted to freely exit the
intersection.
Enhancements:
1. A potential long-term solution would be to add a full traffic signal system to the intersection, with clear
indications of the movements allowed during the phases affecting this approach. Use of a flashing
yellow arrow for the westbound left turn lane during the permissive phase should be considered in
design of the traffic signal.
North Street @ Main Street
Safety Issue #1: Lane Usage Confusion / Bump Out Conflicts
Observations:
The lane assignments at this intersection are marked and signed in a confusing manner. Headed westbound, there
are two lanes, one marked for a left turn and one marked as thru, which continues through the intersection.
However, this left turn lane is actually for vehicles taking a left onto West Street, which is about 240’ beyond the
intersection. There is a sign for “Left Lane Must Turn Left” on the northwest corner of North Street. Headed
eastbound there are two lanes at the intersection, a lane marked with a thru arrow, and a lane marked for a left
turn. This left turn lane is intended to be used as a left turn only lane, because there is only one receiving lane on
the other side of the intersection. However, there is no appropriate signage directing that this is a turn only lane.
There is a sign on the mast arm that says “Center Lane, Left Turn Only” however, this is not the proper sign for
this location. There were three accidents in the study period related to people in the left “only” lane traveling
straight and conflicting with the vehicles in the thru lane.
Also at this location there is a bump out island to shorten crossing distances for the crosswalk at Main Street. The
team members have suggested that this can pose a hazard for those that are trying to shift over from the thru lane
on the west side of the intersection to get into the receiving thru lane on the east side of the intersection.
Enhancements:
1. A potential short-term enhancement would be to restripe the lanes with appropriate legends and arrows.
Another enhancement would be to add appropriate MUTCD compliant signage in advance of and at the
intersection to better prepare motorists of the intended lane usage. Additional directional signage prior to
the intersection may also aide motorists traveling westbound to position themselves in the proper lanes.
2. A potential long-term solution would be to reconstruct the bump out or remove it altogether. With
appropriate pedestrian phasing, there would be less need for the shorter walking distance that the bump
out affords. Removing the bump out may also lessen or avoid the current sharp “jog” that vehicles have
to make to move into the receiving lane as they travel straight through the intersection. Another long
term solution would be the removal of the parking in front of the Town Hall, which would allow the
short thru lane at the west side of the intersection to be extended all the way to the West Street
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intersection. Re-striping the approach lanes would allow for a longer area for motorists to make the
decision about what lane they need to be in to complete their movements through the intersection.
Safety Issue #2: Signal Deficiencies
Observations:
The signal equipment at this intersection is older and in need of updating. There is one overhead signal and one
signal head posted on the mast arm for the westbound approach. For the eastbound approach there is one
overhead signal head, one posted on the mast arm, and one post mounted. For North Street there is one signal
head posted on the mast arm and one post mounted. The signal lenses are 8”. There is no emergency preemption.
There are pedestrian signal heads for the Main Street crossing.
There were eight accidents in the study period that might be related to people either not being able to see the
signals, or stopping short because the signal changes too quickly. These reports do not have enough information
to say whether signal deficiencies could be a contributing factor, or just driver inattention.
Enhancements:
1. A potential short-term solution would be to check the yellow clearance time to see if that is causing
some of the rear end collisions mentioned above.
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2. A potential long-term solution would be to update the signal system to include the appropriate pedestrian
signals, updated signal heads and equipment, and additional overhead signal heads on the mast arms.
Emergency vehicle preemption should also be added. For eastbound vehicles wanting to turn left onto
North Street, a flashing yellow arrow could be considered at this location to alert drivers that they have
to yield to oncoming traffic when making a left after the protected/permissive left turn phase is over.
Safety Issue #3: ADA Compliance / Pedestrian Safety
Observations:
RSA team members noted several concerns with regards to pedestrian accommodation and safety. It was noted
that both the crosswalk across North Street and the crosswalk across Main Street do not have ADA compliant
ramps. Also there is a mast arm and a light pole in the level landing of the ramp on the south side of Main Street.
There are no pedestrian signals crossing North Street and an outdated style is installed across Main Street. There
were two accidents in the study period involving pedestrians being struck, both of these occurred within in the
crosswalks, one going across North and one going across Main.
Enhancements:
1. A potential short-term enhancement would be to add the appropriate MUTCD compliant pedestrian
signals onto the existing signal equipment.
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2. A potential long-term solution would be to reconstruct the wheelchair ramps at North Street and Main
Street. This would provide for ADA compliant access for all users, and combined with appropriate
signals would allow for a safer path for pedestrians looking to cross at this intersection. The location of
the mast arm and light pole would need to be evaluated to determine if they should be relocated.
Safety Issue #4: Business Deliveries Block Eastbound Lanes
Observations:
RSA team members made note that businesses receive deliveries in the eastbound thru lane, at the west side of
the intersection, causing vehicles to have to weave into the left turn lane and then go through the intersection.
This causes problems if there are vehicles waiting to turn left from the correct lane. The thru vehicles become
stuck and have to wait for the left turn vehicles to clear out the lane before they can switch over. This opens up
the potential for sideswipe crashes.
Enhancements:
1. A potential short-term enhancement would be to limit the hours when businesses could get deliveries to
non-peak times. This would allow the lanes to remain open when needed the most.
2. A potential long-term solution would be to have all deliveries taken from the rear of the building, or have
the trucks utilize the existing driveway. However, depending on the size of the delivery vehicle, this
could prove challenging because the driveways along Main Street are very steep and narrow.
3. Another potential long-term solution would be to provide an area for loading along Main Street that does
not interfere with traffic flow. This would require re-striping of travel lanes and may result in the loss of
parking spaces. This could possibly be accommodated with the removal of the bump out at the
intersection. This space could be considered to be a loading area with limited delivery hours that would
not interfere with the parking at this location.
Main Street @ South/Church Street
Safety Issue #1: Using Right Turn Lane For Thru Movement (Eastbound)
Observations:
Headed eastbound, there are two approach lanes, one marked for a left turn and thru movement, and one marked
with right turn arrows. There is no signage or “only” legends for this right turn lane, but the intended use appears
to be to allow right turns only onto South Street. The RSA team members witnessed several vehicles using the
right turn only lane to continue straight going eastbound on Main Street, either because they had to wait behind
several vehicles waiting to turn left onto Church Street, or were just using that lane as a thru lane. RSA members
indicated that left turns waiting to turn into the package store located between Bank Street and South/Church
Street can sometimes block the eastbound marked left/thru lane. People may go around these stopped vehicles
and then remain in the right turn only lane.
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There were no accidents in the study period indicating eastbound lane usage as the cause, but there is a potential
for collisions if two vehicles were to go straight at the same time, especially if cars were parked in the designated
parking lanes on East Main Street on the eastern leg of the intersection.
Enhancements:
1. A potential short-term enhancement would be to restripe the lanes with appropriate legends and arrows.
Another enhancement would be to add appropriate MUTCD compliant signage in advance of and at the
intersection to better prepare motorists for the approaching condition.
2. A potential long-term solution would be to reassign the lanes in this approach. The intersection may be
better served by a left turn only lane, and a right turn/thru combination lane. Appropriate MUTCD
compliant signage and striping would be implemented to inform drivers of the intended lane usage. If a
left turn only lane were implemented, then a flashing yellow arrow should be considered for a permitted
left turn phase.
Safety Issue #2: ADA Compliance / Pedestrian Safety
Observations:
RSA team members noted several concerns with regards to pedestrian accommodation and safety. It was noted
that all crosswalks at the intersection do not have ADA compliant ramps, with the possible exception of the ramp
at the southwest corner that has a detectable warning panel. Just to the west of the intersection, there is a ramp in
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the southwest corner, in front of Ware Cooperative Bank that has a drainage manhole cover in the ramp and a set
of stairs that are unexpected in the sidewalk. The sidewalk in this area has a tree and a post for an overhead street
lighting fixture in the path of travel for people using the ramp.
There are no pedestrian signals crossing Church/South Street and an outdated style is installed across Main
Street. There was one accident in the study period involving a pedestrian being struck while crossing Church
Street.
Enhancements:
1. A potential short-term enhancement would be to add the appropriate MUTCD compliant pedestrian
signals onto the existing signal equipment.
2. A potential long-term solution would be to reconstruct the wheelchair ramps at the intersection. This
would provide for ADA compliant access for all users, and combined with appropriate signals would
allow for a safer path for pedestrians looking to cross at this intersection. Also, the crosswalk located at
the bank would be moved closer to the intersection to make it part of the intersection, instead of a
midblock crosswalk. This would also allow the crosswalk to be signalized with the rest of the crosswalks
at the intersection.
Safety Issue #3: Signal Deficiencies
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Observations:
The signal equipment at this intersection is older and in need of updating. There is one overhead signal and one
signal head posted on the mast arm for the westbound approach. For the eastbound approach there is one
overhead signal head, one on the mast arm pole, and one post mounted. For the northbound approach there is one
overhead signal head, one on the mast arm pole, and one post mounted. There is one overhead signal and one
signal head on the mast arm pole for the southbound approach. The signal lenses are 8”. There is no emergency
preemption. There are pedestrian signal heads for the Main Street crossing only.
There were four accidents in the study period that might be related to people either not being able to see the
signals, or stopping short because the signal changes too quickly. These reports do not have enough information
to say whether signal deficiencies could be a contributing factor, or just driver inattention.
Enhancements:
1. A potential short-term solution would be to check the yellow clearance time to see if that is causing
some of the rear end collisions mentioned above.
2. A potential long-term solution would be to update the signal system to include the appropriate pedestrian
signals, updated signal heads and equipment, and provide additional overhead signal heads on the mast
arms. Emergency vehicle preemption should also be added.
Safety Issue #4: South Street / Church Street Left Turns
Observations:
RSA team members indicated that the leading left turn phase for South Street may cause confusion for drivers
approaching from Church Street to take a left turn, and for drivers approaching from South Street that wish to
make a left turn after the leading phase ends and the opposing traffic is allowed to proceed. Drivers turning left
from South Street have been observed not to yield to oncoming through traffic
Enhancements:
1. A potential short-term solution would be to add the appropriate MUTCD compliant signage for “Left
Turn Yield on Green (ball)” to the intersection on the South Street approach.
2. A potential long-term solution would be to upgrade the signal system with appropriate signage and
additional leading green time if appropriate to provide additional capacity for left turns from South
Street. The solution of adding a flashing yellow arrow to this intersection was discussed at the RSA.
However, neither Church nor South Street have an exclusive left turn lane, and are not appropriate
locations for this solution.
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Safety Issue #5: Drainage
Observations:
RSA team members indicated that drainage in the intersection can sometimes be a problem. There is a low point
west of the intersection along Main Street. Church Street drains down the hill and into the intersection. There
were seven accidents in the study period that happened on wet or snowy roads.
Enhancements:
1. A potential short-term solution would be to clean the catch basins in and near the intersection.
2. A potential long-term solution would be to evaluate the drainage and grading of the intersection during
the MassDOT project phases to determine if drainage improvements are needed..
Overall Bicycle Accommodations
Safety Issue #1: Lack of Bicycle Accommodations
Observations:
RSA team members indicated the lack of bicycle facilities in the project area. There are no markings or signage
indicating a safe route for bicycles to follow.
Enhancements:
1. A potential short-term enhancement would be to add sharrows to the existing roadways. Appropriate
MUTCD “Share the Road” signage would also be added.
2. A potential long-term solution would be to provide a dedicated bike lane where there is enough room to
do so. On Main Street, this would involve restriping the lanes within the existing cross section to allow
for parking, a 5’ minimum bicycle lane, and the appropriate number of travel lanes. In areas where a
dedicated bike lane could not be provided, consideration should be given to adding sharrows.
Appropriate MUTCD compliant signage would also be added.
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Summary of Road Safety Audit
Table 2 summarizes the safety issues, possible enhancements, estimated safety payoff, time frame, estimated
cost, and the responsible party. Safety payoff estimates are subjective and are based on engineering judgment.
Safety payoffs are classified as low medium, and high. The time frame is categorized as short-term (<1 year),
mid-term (1 to 3 years), or long-term (>3 years). The costs are categorized as low (<$10,000), medium ($10,001
to $50,000), or high (>$50,001).
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Table 2. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary – Pulaski Street / West Street
Safety Issue
ADA Compliance /
Pedestrian Safety
Gas Station Access
Management
Vehicles Trying to
Pass Stopped
Vehicles Turning Left
Onto Pulaski
Potential Safety Enhancement
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Responsibility
Improve signage at the crosswalk on
West Street. MUTCD compliant signage
and advance warning signs could be
installed to better alert drivers of the
crossing.
Medium
Short-term
Low
Town
Install ADA compliant wheelchair ramps at
the intersection and designate crosswalks
with MUTCD compliant signage. Move
any obstructions that might cause a
clearance issue for pedestrians.
Medium
Long-term
Medium
Town /
TIP Project
Add MUTCD compliant signage to clarify
the direction of Pulaski Street for vehicles
leaving the gas station. (Completed by the
Town May, 2015).
Medium
Short-term
Low
Town
Reconstruct the driveway so that the
entrances / exits are better channelized,
and that vehicles exiting will be forced to
take a right down Pulaski.
Medium
Long-term
Restripe the existing roadway centerline
to allow more space in the southbound
lane. However, this would result in the
loss of striped parking in the northbound
lane.
Low
Short-term
Low
Town
Install vertical granite curb in between the
two garages to prevent people from using
the wide driveway to go around stopped
vehicles waiting to turn onto Pulaski. This
may result in queues and impacts to traffic
flow.
Low
Long-term
Low
TIP Project
Medium Town / Abutter
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Table 2. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary – West Street / Main Street
Safety Issue
Double Stop Line
(Eastbound)
Northbound Lane
Delineation on West
Street
Illegal Left Turns Onto
Main Street
ADA Compliance /
Pedestrian Safety
Potential Safety Enhancement
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Responsibility
Remove the first stop line and add a
MUTCD compliant “Stop Ahead” sign in
advance of the intersection to better
prepare motorists for the approaching
condition. This may result in a decrease of
pedestrian safety at the crosswalk across
Main Street. One way to prevent this
would be to add a yield line (triangles) and
a MUTCD compliant sign in advance of
the crosswalk indicating that vehicles are
required to yield to pedestrians.
Low
Short-term
Low
Town
Add a signal system to the intersection,
with one stop line before the crosswalk
and highly visible signals. Vehicles
traveling northbound on West Street
would have a MUTCD compliant “No Turn
on Red” sign because of limited sight
distance looking left when stopped on
West Street.
High
Long-term
High
TIP Project
Stripe a shoulder line 5’ feet from the curb
line, to better define the travel lane from
the extra pavement.
Low
Short-term
Low
Town
Stripe a dedicated bike lane that would
allow for a potential connection to a
proposed bike lane on Main Street.
Low
Long-term
Low
TIP Project
Follow the striping suggestion in Safety
Issue #2 to better define the lane as only
being one lane. Also, adding the
appropriate MUTCD compliant signage,
including advanced warning. This would
alert drivers to the presence of the
upcoming condition.
Low
Short-term
Low
Town
Add an illuminated, LED no left turn sign,
for better visibility.
High
Long-term
Medium
TIP Project
Add the appropriate MUTCD compliant
pedestrian signage, including advanced
warning to the crosswalk across Main
Street. This would alert drivers to the
presence of a crosswalk at the
intersection.
Medium
Short-term
Low
Town
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Table 2. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary – West Street / Main Street
Safety Issue
Truck Turning From
West Street Onto Main
Street
Traffic Stopping Even
Though It Has The
Flashing Yellow
(Westbound)
Potential Safety Enhancement
Safety Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Responsibility
Reconstructing the wheelchair ramps at
West and Main Street and addition of
pedestrian signals in conjunction with a
traffic signal, will allow for a protected
pedestrian crossing phase that will allow
for a safer crossing of the long crosswalk
at West Street. A long term solution for
the midblock crosswalk would be to move
it to the intersection at West Street.
Moving it here, along with the addition of
pedestrian signals would create a safer
location for crossing Main Street.
High
Long-term
High
TIP Project
Remove the parking spots from in front of
the Town Hall. This would remove the
potential conflict of a truck and parked
car, and allow trucks to better remain in
the correct lane.
Medium
Short-term
Low
Town
Change the radius of the Southeast
corner of the intersection. Changing the
radius would allow trucks to stay closer to
the edge of the road and, combined with
the removal of the parking spots,
potentially navigate the turn without
having to cross into the oncoming traffic’s
lane.
Medium
Long-term
Low/
Medium
TIP Project
A potential long-term solution would be to
add a signal system to the intersection,
with clear indications of the movements
allowed during the phases affecting this
approach.
High
Long-term
High
TIP Project
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Table 2. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary – Main Street / North Street
Safety Issue
Potential Safety Enhancement
Restripe the lanes with appropriate
legends and arrows and add appropriate
MUTCD compliant signage in advance of
and at the intersection to better prepare
motorists on the intended lane usage.
Additional directional signage prior to the
intersection may also aide motorists
traveling westbound to position
themselves in the proper lanes.
ADA Compliance /
Pedestrian Safety
Cost
Responsibility
Medium
Short-term
Low
Town
High
Long-term
Medium
TIP Project
Check the yellow clearance time to see if
that is causing some of the rear end
collisions mentioned above.
Low/Medium
Short-term
Low
Town
Update the signal system to include the
appropriate pedestrian signals, updated
signal heads and equipment, and
additional overhead signal heads on the
mast arms. Emergency vehicle
preemption should also be added. For
eastbound vehicles wanting to turn left
onto North Street, a flashing yellow arrow
could be considered at this location to
alert drivers that they have to yield to
oncoming traffic when making a left after
the protected/permissive left turn phase is
over.
High
Long-term
High
TIP Project
Add the appropriate MUTCD compliant
pedestrian signals onto the existing signal
equipment.
Medium
Short-term
Low
Town
Reconstruct the bump out or remove it
Lane Usage Confusion / altogether. With appropriate pedestrian
phasing, there would be no need for the
Bump Out Conflicts
increased sight distance that the bump out
affords. Another long term solution would
be the removal of the parking in front of
Town Hall, which would allowed the short
thru lane at the west side of the
intersection to be extended all the way to
the West Street intersection. Re-striping
the approach lanes would allow for a
longer area for motorists to make the
decision about what lane they need to be
in to complete their movements through
the intersection.
Signal Deficiencies
Safety Payoff Time Frame
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Table 2. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary – Main Street / North Street
Safety Issue
Business Deliveries
Block Eastbound Lanes
Potential Safety Enhancement
Safety Payoff Time Frame
Cost
Responsibility
Reconstruct the wheelchair ramps at
North and Main Street. This would provide
for ADA compliant access for all users,
and combined with appropriate signals
would allow for a safer path for
pedestrians looking to cross at this
intersection. The location of the mast arm
and light pole would need to be evaluated
to determine if they should be relocated.
High
Long-term
Medium/Hi
gh
TIP Project
Limit the hours when businesses could get
deliveries to non-peak times. This would
allow the lanes to remain open when
needed the most.
Low/Medium
Short-term
Low
Town / Abutter
Low/Medium
Long-term
Low
Town / Abutter
Medium
Long-term
High
TIP Project
A potential long-term solution would be to
have all deliveries taken from the rear of
the building, or have the trucks utilize the
existing driveway. However, depending on
the size of the delivery vehicle, this could
prove challenging because the driveways
along Main Street are very steep.
A potential long-term solution would be to
provide an area for loading along Main
Street, which would not interfere with
traffic flow. This would require re-striping
of travel lanes and may result in the loss
of parking spaces. This could possibly be
accommodated with the removal of the
bump out at the intersection. This space
could be considered to be a loading area
with limited delivery hours that would not
impact the parking at this location.
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Table 2. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary – Main Street / Church & South Street
Safety Issue
Using Right Turn Lane
For Thru Movement
(Eastbound)
ADA Compliance /
Pedestrian Safety
Signal Deficiencies
South Street / Church
Street Left Turns
Potential Safety Enhancement
Safety Payoff Time Frame
Cost
Responsibility
Restripe the lanes with appropriate
legends and arrows and add appropriate
MUTCD compliant signage in advance of
and at the intersection to better prepare
motorists for the approaching condition.
Medium
Short-term
Low
Town
Reassign the lanes in this approach. The
intersection may be better served by a left
turn only lane, and a right turn/thru lane.
Appropriate signage/striping would be
used.
Medium
Long-term
Low
TIP Project
Add the appropriate MUTCD compliant
pedestrian signals onto the existing signal
equipment.
Medium
Short-term
Low
Town
Reconstruct the wheelchair ramps at the
intersection. This would provide for ADA
compliant access for all users, and
combined with appropriate signals would
allow for a safer path for pedestrians
looking to cross at this intersection. Also,
the crosswalk located at the bank would
be moved closer to the intersection to
make it part of the intersection, instead of
a midblock crosswalk. This would also
allow the crosswalk to be signalized with
the rest of the crosswalks at the
intersection.
High
Long-term
Medium
/High
TIP Project
Check the yellow clearance time to see if
that is causing some of the rear end
collisions mentioned above.
Low
Short-term
Low
Town
Update the signal system to include the
appropriate pedestrian signals, updated
signal heads and equipment, and provide
additional overhead signal heads on the
mast arms. Emergency vehicle
preemption should also be added.
High
Long-term
High
TIP Project
Add the appropriate MUTCD compliant
signage for “Left Turn Yield on Green
(ball)” to the intersection on the South
Street approach.
Low
Short-term
Low
Town
Medium
Long-term
High
Town
Upgrade the signal system with
appropriate signage and additional leading
green time if appropriate to provide
additional capacity for left turns from
South Street.
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Table 2. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary – Overall Bicycle Accommodations
Safety Issue
Potential Safety Enhancement
Safety Payoff Time Frame
Cost
Responsibility
A potential short-term enhancement would
be to add sharrows to the existing
roadways. Appropriate MUTCD “Share the
Road” signage would also be added.
Medium
Short-term
Low
Town
A potential long-term solution would be to
provide a dedicated bike lane where there
Lack of Bicycle
Accommodations within is enough room to do so. On Main Street,
this would involve restriping the lanes
Study Area
within the existing cross section to allow
for parking, a 5-6’ bicycle lane, and the
appropriate number of lanes. In areas
where a dedicated bike lane could not be
provided, consideration should be given to
adding sharrows. Appropriate MUTCD
compliant signage would also be added.
Medium
Long-term
High
TIP Project
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Appendix A. RSA Meeting Agenda
Road Safety Audit
Ware, MA
Main Street and West Street
Meeting Location: Ware Town Hall
126 Main Street, Ware MA 01082
April 27th, 2015
1:00 PM – 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!!
1:00 PM
Welcome and Introductions
1:15 PM
Review of Site Specific Material
 Crash, Speed & Volume Summaries– provided in advance
 Existing Geometries and Conditions
2:00 PM
Visit the Site
 Walk to intersections of Main Street at West Street and North Street
 As a group, identify areas for improvement
2:30 PM
Post Visit Discussion / Completion of RSA
 Discuss observations and finalize findings
 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 April 27th, participants are encouraged to drive 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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Participating Audit Team Members
Date: April 27, 2015
Audit Team Members
Agency/Affiliation
Location:
Main Street (Route 9), Ware, MA
Email Address
William Ullom
MassDOT Safety
William.Ullom@state.ma.us
857-368-9622
Luke Hayes
MassDOT District 2 Traffic
Luke.Hayes@state.ma.us
413-582-1525
John Mastera
MassDOT Safety
John.Mastera@state.ma.us
857-368-9648
Thom Martens
Town of Ware DPW
tmartens@townofware.com
413-967-9620
Edward Wloch
Town of Ware Fire Department
ewloch@townofware.com
413-967-5901
Stuart Beckley
Town of Ware Town Manager
sbeckley@townofware.com
413-967-9648
x100
Karen Cullen
Town of Ware Planning and Community
Development
kcullen@townofware.com
413-967-9648
x186
David Tworek
Town of Ware DPW
dtworek@townofware.com
413-687-2609
Khyati Parmar
PVPC
kparmar@pvpc.org
413-781-6045
Ken Kovitch
Town of Ware Police Department
kovk@townofware.com
413-867-3571
John Morgan
CHA Consulting
jmorganjr@chacompanies.com
781-982-5437
Melissa Davis
CHA Consulting
mdavis@chacompanies.com
781-982-5429
Phone Number
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Appendix C. Detailed Crash Data
Crash Data Summary Table
Pulaski St @ West St, Ware, MA
2010-2014
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
1
Crash
Date
Crash Day
Time of Day
Wednesday
3:38 PM
m/d/y
6/23/10
Manner of Collision
Type
Single Vehicle Crash
Light Condition
Weather
Condition
Type
Daylight
Road Surface
Type
Clear
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Dry
Type
Inattention
2
4/8/10
Thursday
6:25 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
3
2/17/11
Thursday
3:49 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
4
1/20/11
5
6
7
Ages
D1
D2
61
Comments
Injury Status
Type
No Injury
Nonincapacitating
# People Injured
0
V1 was exiting a gas station when she hit a fire hydrant
1
32
20 Possible
1
41
Non52 incapacitating
1
2:57 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
10/24/12 Wednesday
2:34 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Visibility Obstructed
Operating Vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive
manner
49
23 Possible
1
11/17/14 Monday
4:30 PM
Head on
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Fatigued/asleep
20
24 No Injury
0
1/3/14
6:06 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Driving too fast for conditions
50
38 No Injury
0
Thursday
Friday
V1 was stopped on West St in traffic, V2 was stopped behind V1. V3 struck
V2 which pushed V2 into V1
V1(Ambulance) was traveling SB when V2 turned in front of V1 and collision
occurred
V1 turned onto Pulaski St from Hess Gas station. V2 turning onto Pulaski St
from West St struck the side of V1.
V2 rearended V1 when it was stopped to turn left into Hess Gas Station
V1 was traveling NB on West St, V2 was traveling SB on West St. V1 crossed
over the double yellow road lines and sturuck V2 head on.
V1 was stopped in traffic, V2 was unable to stop and collided with the rear of
V1
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Pulaski St @ West St, Ware, MA
CRASH MONTH
30%
29%
25%
20%
14%
15%
14%
14%
14%
14%
10%
5%
0%
0%
J
F
0%
M
A
M
0%
0%
0%
J
A
S
J
0%
O
N
D
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
50%
43%
40%
29%
30%
20%
14%
14%
10%
0%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
0%
0%
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
57%
29%
14%
0% 0% 0% 0%
6AM8AM
8AM10AM
10AM12PM
12PM2PM
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM10PM
10PM12AM
12AM2AM
2AM4AM
4AM6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
50%
43%
40%
29%
30%
20%
14%
14%
10%
0%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
Rear-end
Angle
Pulaski St & West St-Crash Data Spreadsheet
0%
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
1 of 3
Head on
0%
0%
Rear to
Rear
Peds/Bikes
4/17/2015
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Pulaski St @ West St, Ware, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
86%
Daylight
0%
0%
Dawn
Dusk
14%
Dark Lighted
Roadway
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dark Roadway
not lighted
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
0%
0%
Unknown
0%
Other
0%
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
Blowing
sand, snow
0%
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
Rain
0%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
0%
Snow
0%
Cloudy
100%
Clear
120%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
150%
100%
100%
50%
0%
Dry
0%
0%
0%
Wet
Snow
Ice
Pulaski St & West St-Crash Data Spreadsheet
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
2 of 3
4/17/2015
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Pulaski St @ West St, Ware, MA
CRASH DRIVER AGES
36%
40%
30%
18%
20%
10%
0%
18%
18%
9%
0%
15-20
21-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
0%
0%
70-79
80+
INJURY STATUS
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
43%
29%
0%
0%
Fatal
Incapacitating
Pulaski St & West St-Crash Data Spreadsheet
29%
0%
Non-incapacitating
Possible
3 of 3
No Injury
Unknown
4/17/2015
Crash Data Summary Table
West St @ Main St, Ware, MA
2010-2014
Crash Date Crash Day
Crash
Diagram
m/d/y
Ref #
Wednesday
7/7/10
1
Time of Day
Manner of Collision
Light Condition
Type
Type
Weather
Condition
Road Surface
Ages
D1
Accident Report Narrative
Injury Status
Angle
Daylight
2
10/29/10
Friday
11:14:00 AM Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
3
12/3/10
Friday
6:00 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Inattention
30
47 No Injury
0
4
5
1/22/11
2/4/11
Saturday
Friday
8:15 PM
7:50 AM
Angle
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Cloudy
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Ice
Made an improper turn
No Improper Driving
47
58
62 No Injury
47 No Injury
0
0
6
8/16/12
Thursday
3:04 PM
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
23
50 No Injury
0
7
8/29/12
Wednesday
4:30 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
8
9/3/12
Monday
9:09 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
0
12/27/12
Thursday
3:06 PM
Head on
Daylight
Snow
Snow
Made an improper turn
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
No Injury
Non-
9
18
28 incapacitating
2
10
4/15/13
Monday
5:30 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
21
52 No Injury
0
11
5/1/13
Wednesday
9:09 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
39
22 No Injury
0
12
5/15/13
Wednesday
3:28 PM
Angle
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Failed to yield right of way
22
78 No Injury
0
13
5/30/13
Thursday
6:35 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
43
42 No Injury
0
14
10/16/13
Wednesday
7:57 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
55
50 No Injury
0
15
16
1/27/14
2/26/14
Monday
Wednesday
4:43 PM
6:57 AM
Rear-end
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Followed too closely
Followed too closely
23
61
28 No Injury
37 No Injury
0
0
1:56 PM
Type
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Snow
Dry
Type
Failed to yield right of way
D2
52
Type
24 No Injury
# People Injured
0
Veh.1 was struck by veh. 2 which failed to stop on a Stop sign
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
19
93 No Injury
0
Possible
*Courtesy Crash - A term used to describe a crash that occurs subsequent to a non-involved mainline driver who gives the right of way, contrary to the rules of the road, to another driver.
Veh. 1 was heading west on Main St, as she began to turn onto West St.
she was struck by veh. 1
V1 backed out of a parking spot, striking the rear passenger side quarter
panel of V2
The Op of V1 stated he was pulling into a parking space, next to V2, at
which time he struck the rear of V2
Vehicle could not stop due to the snow and ice covered road
V2 was struck by bouncing trire that came off of V1's rear drivers side
V1 was stopped at a stop sign headed east on west Main st. V2 was exiting
a parking lot and backed into traffic, striking V1
V1 was traveling west on Main st. V2 was traveling east on West Main and
in the right only lane. V2 made an illegal U turn and the passeger side front
bumper struck the drivers side doors of V1
V2 proceed through intersection without stopping at second stop line
V2 had stopped in traffic behind two other vehicles. V1 was travelling WB
behind V2 and failed to stop, striking V2
V3 stopped at the stop sign. V1 passed V3 on the right and drove forward
past the stop sign striking v2
V1 travelling west to turn SB onto West St. V2 was stopped at the stop line
at West Main st, and thought she had enough room to go safely but did not,
and struck v1 in the front bumper. V1 had Right of way
V1 was travelling west Bound on Main st and stopped suddenly at a cross
wal for a ped, and V2 struck v1 in the rear bumper
V2 was stopped at the sidewalk on West Main and Main St to allow Ped
through. V1 was unable to stop in time to avoid
Veh 2 was slowed in traffic and veh 1 was following too closely and rear
ended Veh 2
V1 was stopped iin traffic V2 struck V1 causing Damage to rear end
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
West St @ Main St, Ware, MA
CRASH MONTH
19%
20%
15%
13%
13%
13%
10%
6%
13%
6%
13%
6%
5%
0%
0%
J
F
0%
0%
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
38%
40%
30%
20%
19%
19%
19%
6%
10%
0%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
0%
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
20% 19%
19% 19%
15%
19%
13%
10%
6% 6%
5%
0%
0% 0% 0% 0%
0%
6AM8AM
8AM10AM
10AM12PM
12PM2PM
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM10PM
10PM12AM
12AM2AM
2AM4AM
4AM6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
50%
44%
38%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
6%
6%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
6%
0%
Rear-end
West St @Main St-Crash Data Spreadsheet
Angle
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
1 of 3
0%
Head on Rear to Rear Peds/Bikes
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Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
West St @ Main St, Ware, MA
80%
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
75%
60%
40%
25%
20%
0%
Daylight
0%
0%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Lighted
Roadway
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dark Roadway
not lighted
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
80%
69%
60%
40%
13%
0%
Unknown
0%
Other
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
Snow
0%
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
6%
Rain
Clear
0%
Cloudy
13%
20%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
81%
Dry
6%
6%
6%
Wet
Snow
Ice
West St @Main St-Crash Data Spreadsheet
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
2 of 3
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
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Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
West St @ Main St, Ware, MA
CRASH DRIVER AGES
29%
30%
18%
20%
10%
0%
11%
7%
15-20
21%
21-29
30-39
7%
40-49
50-59
60-69
4%
4%
70-79
80+
INJURY STATUS
100%
88%
50%
0%
0%
0%
Fatal
Incapacitating
West St @Main St-Crash Data Spreadsheet
6%
6%
Non-incapacitating
Possible
3 of 3
0%
No Injury
Unknown
3/16/2015
Crash Data Summary Table
North St @ Main St, Ware, MA
2010-2014
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Crash
Date
Crash Day
Time of Day
Manner of Collision
Light Condition
Weather
Condition
Type
Type
Type
m/d/y
Road Surface
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Type
Ages
D1
D2
Comments
Injury Status
D3
D4
#
Type
Nonincapacitating
# People
Injured
1
2/18/10
Thursday
1:20 PM
Peds/Bikes
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Visibility Obstructed
50
76
2
4/1/10
Thursday
3:42 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
85
59
5
No Injury
0
3
4
4/23/10
4/28/10
Friday
Wednesday
8:38 AM
7:48 AM
Rear-end
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Distracted
Followed too closely
55
22
5
4
No Injury
Possible
0
1
5
5/14/10
Friday
6:45 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
19
28
5
No Injury
0
1
3
1
6
9/20/10
Monday
5:11 PM
Peds/Bikes
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Other improper action
33
12
3
Nonincapacitating
7
9/26/10
Sunday
11:36 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Distracted
43
16
5
No Injury
0
8
9
12/1/10
2/9/11
Wednesday
Wednesday
1:12 PM
2:37 PM
Angle
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Rain
Clear
Wet
Dry
Inattention
Inattention
60
28
19
53
5
5
No Injury
No Injury
0
0
10
4/23/11
Saturday
6:34 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Dawn
Rain
Wet
23
49
5
No Injury
0
11
6/18/11
Saturday
9:55 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
5
No Injury
0
12
13
9/23/11
2/26/12
Friday
Sunday
7:52 PM
4:33 PM
Angle
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Daylight
Clear
Wet
Dry
32
34
21
26
5
5
No Injury
No Injury
0
0
14
6/14/12
Thursday
8:53 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Inattention
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
48
30
5
No Injury
0
15
9/12/12
Wednesday
10:29 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Distracted
87
64
5
No Injury
0
16
10/4/12
Thursday
1:22 AM
Angle
Daylight
Rain
Wet
No Improper Driving
53
66
5
No Injury
0
17
11/19/12 Monday
5:50 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
84
33
5
No Injury
0
18
11/27/12 Tuesday
6:27 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
5
0
19
6/10/13
Monday
8:30 PM
Peds/Bikes
Dusk
Rain
Wet
No Improper Driving
43
52
3
No Injury
Nonincapacitating
20
6/25/13
Tuesday
5:12 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
27
35
4
Possible
2
21
6/27/13
Thursday
8:02 PM
Head on
Dusk
Rain
Wet
Over-correcting/over-steering
18
55
4
Possible
3
22
8/19/13
Monday
3:36 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
59
59
5
11/22/13 Friday
8:57 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Inattention
66
48
3
No Injury
Nonincapacitating
0
23
24
3/15/14
Saturday
11:31 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
74
69
4
5/14/14
Wednesday
7:20 PM
Head on
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
77
37
3
Possible
Nonincapacitating
1
25
No Improper Driving
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
26
7/11/14
Friday
1:09 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
51
29
5
No Injury
0
27
10/17/14 Friday
3:52 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Physical Impairment
30
48
5
No Injury
0
28
10/27/14 Monday
11:00 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Unknown
46
61
5
No Injury
0
Inattention
*Courtesy Crash - A term used to describe a crash that occurs subsequent to a non-involved mainline driver who gives the right of way, contrary to the rules of the road, to another driver.
1
1
1
Veh turning left onto Main St from Norh St struck the ped who was crossing
Main St- Ped direction of travel not indicated on the report
As veh. 1 turned onto Main St. it struck the side of Veh. 2 which was
travelling West bound on Main St.
V1 had stopped for a red light on Main St, when he was struck from behind
by V2
V1 was stopped at stop light when V2 struck V1 from the rear
V1 was coming out of a driveway by Uncle Sam's Pizza and struck on the
rear passanger side of V2
V1 skidded attempting to stop but was unable to and hit the child and
bicycle. Bicycle was pushed across main street from the south side of the
street to the north side. Bike's initial direction of travel not indicated
V1 had stopped for a red light on Main St, when he was struck from behind
by V2
V1 stopped at the crosswalk to allow a ped to cross Main St, V2 behind V1
did not stop in time and hit the right rear corner of V1
V1 was stopped at a red light when V1 hit it in the rear
V2 was in the left only lane. V1 was traveling past V2 when V2 failed to turn
and continued to travel straight. V2 struck the rear driver side of V1
V1 was stopped on Main st speaking with the toll collector, V2 attempted to
go around V1. At this point V1 went forward and struck V2 as they were side
by side causing damage
V2 was turning left onto North st from Main when it was struck by V1
traveling Wb on Main St
V1 was stopped at a red light, WB on Main St when V2 rear ended V1
V2 was turning left onto Main St from North St. V1 failed to stop at EB traffic
signal and struck the front passenger side of V2
V1 was attempting to turn into parking lot, prior pulling into the spot operator
of V1 side swiped V2 which was parked in a marked parking spot
V1 exiting driveway from Otto Florist, travelling north bound onto Main St.
V2 traveling east bound on Main st. v2 struck the driver's side of V1
1 was traveling east on Main st and began making a left turn onto North St,
V2 was heading west on Main St and collided with V1.
Tractor trailer unit traveling NB on North st accidently ripped down a couple
cable wires.
V1 was traveling east on Main st. V1 turned left onto North, striking a Ped
that had just stepped into the crosswalk
As V1 truned left onto North St, she was struck by V2 which was traveling
Wb on Main St
V1 was making a left turn onto North St. V2 was stopped at a redlight exiting
North St. V1 turned, oversteered, and struck the front of V2 while it was still
stopped at the red light
V1 and V2 (pulling V3) were all stopped at a stop light. V2 was in a left turn
only lane, when the light turned green both ehicles continued straight. The
back of V3 clipped the front bumper of V1 causing damage to the bumper of
V1
V1 stopped at the traffic light, V2 struck rear of V1
V1 and V2 were stopped at the red light. V2 though V1 was starting to move
and hit V1 from behind
V1 was making a right turn off North St onto main st. V1 crossed the solid
divider line and struck V2 head on
V2 was stopped in traffic at a crosswal on Main street for Ped. V1 operator
was distracted by something and collided with rear end of V2
V1 stopped in traffic waiting for traffic light to change. V2 struck rear of V1
due to unknown medical issue
V1 was stopped at stop light on Main St. V2 was stopped directly behind V1
and struck the rear of V1
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
North St @ Main St, Ware, MA
CRASH MONTH
20%
18%
14%
15%
14%
11%
11%
10%
7%
4%
5%
0%
11%
4%
4%
J
A
4%
0%
J
F
M
A
M
J
S
O
N
D
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
25%
20%
21%
18%
18%
18%
15%
11%
10%
7%
7%
5%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
14%
15%
11%
10%
14%14%14%
11%
11%
7%
5%
0%
4%
0%
6AM8AM
8AM10AM
10AM12PM
12PM2PM
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM10PM
10PM12AM
0% 0%
12AM2AM
2AM4AM
4AM6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
40%
36%
29%
30%
20%
10%
0%
14%
4%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
11%
7%
0%
Rear-end
North St @ Main St-Crash Data Spreadsheet
Angle
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
1 of 3
0%
Head on
Rear to
Rear
Peds/Bikes
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Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
North St @ Main St, Ware, MA
80%
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
75%
60%
40%
20%
0%
80%
Daylight
4%
7%
Dawn
Dusk
14%
Dark Lighted
Roadway
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dark Roadway
not lighted
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
75%
60%
40%
0%
0%
0%
Unknown
0%
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
Blowing
sand, snow
0%
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
Rain
Cloudy
0%
Other
80%
0%
Clear
0%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
20%
Snow
25%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
75%
60%
40%
25%
20%
0%
Dry
Wet
0%
0%
Snow
Ice
North St @ Main St-Crash Data Spreadsheet
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
2 of 3
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Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
North St @ Main St, Ware, MA
CRASH DRIVER AGES
30%
20%
10%
0%
16%
16%
10%
15-20
21-29
30-39
20%
14%
40-49
12%
50-59
60-69
6%
6%
70-79
80+
INJURY STATUS
80%
68%
60%
40%
20%
0%
18%
0%
0%
Fatal
Incapacitating
North St @ Main St-Crash Data Spreadsheet
14%
0%
Non-incapacitating
Possible
3 of 3
No Injury
Unknown
3/16/2015
Crash Data Summary Table
South St @ Main St, Ware, MA
2010-2014
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Crash
Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
Time of Day
Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Weather
Condition (2,3) Road Surface
Type
Type
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Ages
D1
D2
Injury Status
Type
Comments
# People Injured
1
2/10/11
Thursday
4:30 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
61
23 No Injury
0
2
4/1/11
Friday
8:53 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Wet
Failed to yield right of way
33
17 Possible
1
3
4
6/10/11
8/18/11
Friday
Thursday
1:48 PM
4:12 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
No Improper Driving
Followed too closely
53
68
80 No Injury
69 No Injury
0
0
5
9/6/11
Tuesday
2:00 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Wet
No Improper Driving
61
24 Possible
1
6
7
1/21/12
1/28/12
Saturday
Saturday
1:18 PM
10:46 AM
Angle
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Cloudy
Clear
Snow
Dry
No Improper Driving
41
34 No Injury
0
8
3/28/12
Wednesday
9:01 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Dry
Inattention
9
4/25/12
Wednesday
10:56 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Unknown
10
6/13/12
Wednesday
12:13 AM
Peds/Bikes
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Wet
Unknown
11
12/28/12 Friday
12:53 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
12
13
12/30/12 Sunday
8/11/13 Sunday
11:54 AM
5:56 PM
Angle
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Cloudy
Clear
Wet
Dry
14
11/30/13 Saturday
6:03 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway
15
16
1/24/14
3/17/14
5:51 PM
5:21 PM
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Clear
17
11/14/14 Friday
9:32 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
18
12/6/14
9:49 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Friday
Monday
Saturday
Clear
Clear
Unknown
63
36 No Injury
0
No Injury
0
No Injury
0
40
48 No Injury
0
Failed to yield right of way
No Improper Driving
51
No Injury
33 No Injury
0
0
Dry
Other improper action
38
22 No Injury
0
Dry
Dry
Over-correcting/over-steering
Operating defective equiptment
49
25
24 No Injury
31 No Injury
0
0
Wet
No Improper Driving
26
23 No Injury
0
Wet
No Improper Driving
40
17 Non-incapacitating
2
*Courtesy Crash - A term used to describe a crash that occurs subsequent to a non-involved mainline driver who gives the right of way, contrary to the rules of the road, to another driver.
V1 was stopped on church St int. of Main St. V1 proceeded to turn right on
red and pulled out in front of V2. V2 proceed to speed up and try to cut V1
off. V2 struck V1
V2 stated that the light turned green and she proceed to turn left. V1 was
traveling straight. V2 collided with V1
V1 (TT unit) was making right turn from Main to South St. The tire of the TT
unit hit the drivers side of V2
V2 was stopped at red light, V1 failed to stop striking the rear of V2
V1 stopped to let a ped cross in the crosswalk. V2 could not stop in time and
hit V1 from behind
V1 turning left from East Main onto South St. slid on snow covered road into
V2
No accident report
V1 was at intersection waiting to turn left onto Church St, when it was struck
from behind by V2
V2 and V1 bith headed WB on East Main St. V2 stopped as traffic light
changed from green to yellow. V1 struck the read of V2 causing demage
Ped was struck by a dark colored SUV while she was walking EB in the
marked crosswalk
V1 backed into the front of V2 to clear way for TT unit. Ball hitch on V1
damaged grill on V2
V2 had the green light/right of way prior to the collision. Accident took place
at the 4 way intersection
V1 stopped in traffic, V2 failed to stop in time striking V1
V2 was at the intersection stopped for a red traffic light. V1 was traveling
south bound on Church St. V1 failed to notice V2 was stopped and struck
the rear driver's side bumper of V2
V1 was turning right onto South St. V2 was stopped at a traffic light on
South st. V1 made a wide right turn, sideswiping Veh 2 in the process
V2 ran red light striking driverside of V1
Both vehicles were stopped for traffic. V1 backed up in traffic to allow the
ped to cross. V1 backed into V2
V1 was traveling North on South St approaching a flashing red light on
South St, making a left turn on Main st. V2 was traveling West on East Main
St. onto Main st at a flashing yellow light. V1 pulled into the intersection and
V2 struck V1
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
South St @ Main St, Ware, MA
CRASH MONTH
20%
17%
17%
15%
11%
11%
11%
11%
11%
10%
6%
6%
5%
0%
0%
J
F
M
A
0%
M
J
0%
J
A
S
O
N
D
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
28%
30%
22%
20%
17%
11%
10%
0%
6%
6%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
11%
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
28%
30%
20%
17%17%
11%
11%
10%
0%
6%
6%
6%
0%
0%
6AM8AM
8AM10AM
10AM12PM
12PM2PM
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM10PM
10PM12AM
0% 0%
12AM2AM
2AM4AM
4AM6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
50%
44%
40%
33%
30%
20%
10%
0%
11%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
Rear-end
South St @ Main St-Crash Data Spreadsheet
Angle
6%
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
1 of 3
0%
0%
Head on
Rear to
Rear
6%
Peds/Bikes
3/16/2015
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
South St @ Main St, Ware, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
80%
72%
60%
40%
28%
20%
0%
Daylight
0%
0%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Lighted
Roadway
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dark Roadway
not lighted
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
61%
28%
11%
0%
Unknown
0%
Other
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
0%
Severe
Crosswinds
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
0%
Snow
Rain
Cloudy
0%
Clear
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
80%
60%
61%
33%
40%
20%
0%
6%
Dry
Wet
Snow
South St @ Main St-Crash Data Spreadsheet
0%
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
2 of 3
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
3/16/2015
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
South St @ Main St, Ware, MA
CRASH DRIVER AGES
30%
25%
21%
20%
10%
0%
18%
7%
18%
7%
0%
15-20
21-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
4%
80+
INJURY STATUS
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
78%
0%
0%
Fatal
Incapacitating
South St @ Main St-Crash Data Spreadsheet
6%
Non-incapacitating
11%
Possible
3 of 3
6%
No Injury
Unknown
3/16/2015
Road Safety Audit
Main Street (Route 9), Ware
Prepared by CHA Consulting
Appendix D. Peak Hour Traffic Volumes
Weekday AM Peak Hour
25
15
1
CHURCH ST.
Main St, West St, North St, South St & Church St.: 7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
MAIN ST.
110
30
15
400
MAIN ST.
40
135
45
195
65
220
75
415
40
5
185
10
120
25
5
160
380
PULASKI ST.
PULASKI ST.
230
120
40
160
Legend:
XX # of Vehicles
MASS.
Main Street, Ware Town Center Project
Ware, MA
2015 A.M. Peak Hour
Turning Movement Counts
Figure 2
Weekday PM Peak Hour
25
20
2
CHURCH ST.
Main St, West St, North St, South St & Church St.: 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
MAIN ST.
130
50
45
530
MAIN ST.
105
215
30
75
505
45
430
145
390
10
210
10
225
60
25
220
580
PULASKI ST.
PULASKI ST.
415
180
60
200
Legend:
XX # of Vehicles
MASS.
Main Street, Ware Town Center Project
Ware, MA
2015 P.M. Peak Hour
Turning Movement Counts
Figure 3
Appendix E. Road Safety Audit References
Road Safety Audit References
Massachusetts Traffic Safety Toolbox, Massachusetts Highway Department,
www.mhd.state.ma.us/safetytoolbox.
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. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway
Administration, 2006.
Road Safety Audit, 2nd edition. Austroads, 2000.
Road Safety Audits. ITE Technical Council Committee 4S-7. Institute of Transportation Engineers,
February 1995.