ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
Route 20 (Charlton Road) Corridor Town of Sturbridge January 2015 Prepared For:
MassDOT
Prepared By: McMahon Associates, Inc. 300 Myles Standish Blvd. Suite 201 Taunton, MA 02780 Road Safety Audit—Charlton Road (Route 20) Corridor – Sturbridge, MA
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Table of Contents Background ................................................................................................................................. 1
Project Data ................................................................................................................................. 1
Project Location and Description.............................................................................................. 2
Road Safety Audit Observations and Potential Improvements.............................................. 8
Recommendations ..................................................................................................................... 22
List of Appendices
Appendix A. Appendix B. RSA Audit Team Contact List Detailed Crash Data List of Figures
Figure 1: Location Map ............................................................................................................................. 3
List of Tables
Table 1. Table 2. Table 3. Participating Audit Team Members ....................................................................................... 2 Estimated Time Frame and Costs Breakdown ..................................................................... 22 Potential Safety Enhancement Summary ............................................................................. 23 Road Safety Audit—Charlton Road (Route 20) Corridor – Sturbridge, MA
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Background
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) defines a Road Safety Audit (RSA) as the formal safety
examination of an existing or future road or intersection by an independent, multidisciplinary team. The
purpose of an RSA is to identify potential safety issues and possible opportunities for safety
improvements considering all roadway users. This RSA evaluates the following intersections on Route 20
(Charlton Road) in Sturbridge, MA, as shown in Figure 1.
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Route 20 (Charlton Road) at the Xtramart Plaza Driveway
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Route 20 (Charlton Road) at Hall Road
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Route 20 (Charlton Road) at Gifford Road
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Route 20 (Charlton Road) at Hobbs Brook Plaza
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Route 20 (Charlton Road) at Fiske Hill Road/Picker Road
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Route 20 (Charlton Road) at Route 49
A safety audit was scheduled for these intersections as part of the required MassDOT design process for
the three high crash clusters on Route 20. The intersection of Route 20 at the Xtramart Plaza Driveway
was identified by MassDOT as a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) intersection for the year
2012. Route 20 at Fiske Hill Road/Picker Road was recognized as a HSIP intersection for the years 2010
through 2012. For the years 2010 and 2011, the intersection of Route 20 at Route 49 was acknowledged
as a HSIP intersection.
A key objective of the RSA is to identify both short-term and long-term safety improvements that can be
made at the subject study area intersections.
Project Data
A Road Safety Audit was completed for the study area intersections abutting Route 20 in the Town of
Sturbridge on January 5, 2014. As shown below in Table 1, the audit team consisted of a
multidisciplinary team with representatives from state, regional and local agencies providing expertise in
the engineering, planning, maintenance and emergency response fields. Contact information for the RSA
attendees is provided in Appendix A of this report.
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Table 1. Participating Audit Team Members
Audit Team Member
Agency/Affiliation
Kevin Krasnecky
CMRPC
Alolade Campbell
MassDOT District 3 Traffic Safety
Rick Handfield
MassDOT Projects
Lisa Schletzbaum
MassDOT Traffic Safety
Joe Frawley
MassDOT District 3 Traffic
Dan Daniska
CMRPC
Greg Morse
Town of Sturbridge - DPW Director
Thomas Ford
Town of Sturbridge Chief of Police
David Zinther
Town of Sturbridge Fire Chief
Gerald Powers
Walk Bike Worcester
Amy West
Walk Bike Worcester
Alex Lacouture
McMahon Associates
Phil Viveiros
McMahon Associates
Within the email invitation sent on December 17, 2014 to each participant in the RSA, background
material was provided. This information included collision diagrams and MassDOT crash data summaries
for the study area intersections. During the RSA meeting, these materials were reviewed as a group, along
with videos of the corridor filmed in each direction along Route 20 prior to the meeting. Due to a lack of
pedestrian accommodations around the study area intersections, a field visit was not part of this RSA.
Videos of the Route 20 corridor along with visual tools such as Google Earth were supplemented for the
field visit. Throughout the meeting, the team observed and identified various safety issues throughout the
Route 20 corridor. Following the RSA video, the team discussed additional concerns and potential
solutions for the existing safety issues.
Project Location and Description
Study Area Roadways
As shown in Figure 1, Route 20 is a four-lane roadway that runs in the east-west direction through the
project study area and in the Town of Sturbridge. Heading west from Route 49, the majority of the Route
20 corridor has a posted speed limit of 50 miles per hour (mph) but decreases to 45 mph just east of the
Route 20 at the Xtramart Plaza intersection. Route 20 is classified as an urban principal arterial under
MassDOT jurisdiction throughout the study area intersections. The travel lanes on Route 20 vary in width
throughout the corridor, but are typically between 10-12 feet wide. No sidewalks or crosswalks are
present throughout the study area. Shoulders in the study area are also limited on both sides of the Route
20 corridor.
Route 49 is a two-lane roadway and classified as an urban principal arterial under MassDOT jurisdiction
that generally runs in a north/south direction through the study area in Sturbridge. Route 49 begins at the
junction with Route 20 in Sturbridge, MA and extends northeast through Sturbridge, and ends linking to
Route 9 in Spencer. Route 49 connects to Route 20 in both the eastbound and westbound directions via a
signalized intersection. The Route 49 off-ramp heading eastbound and the on-ramp heading westbound
are both under yield control. There is a large splitter island dividing Route 49 northbound and southbound
lanes that stretches approximately 700 feet north of Route 20; beyond this point to the north, Route 49 is a
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two-lane undivided roadway. Both the northbound and southbound through lanes are 12 feet wide with
10-foot shoulders along the outside edge. The posted speed limit along Route 49 is 55 mph in either
direction but is reduced to 35 mph prior to its intersection with Route 20.
Hall Road is a two-lane roadway that begins at Route 20 to the north and extends south through the Town
of Sturbridge to Route 131. Hall Road is classified as an urban minor arterial under Town of Sturbridge
jurisdiction. Hall Road provides one lane of travel in either direction for the majority of the roadway, but
provides two auxiliary turn lanes at the intersection with Route 20. Hall Road has no sidewalks present on
either side of the roadway.
Similar to Hall Road, Fiske Hill Road is a two-lane roadway that begins at Route 20 to the north and
extends south through the Town of Sturbridge to Route 131. Fiske Hill Road is classified as an urban
collector under Town of Sturbridge jurisdiction. Fiske Hill Road provides one lane of travel in either
direction for the majority of the roadway. At the intersection with Route 20, left-turn movements are
prohibited and marked with appropriate signage. Fiske Hill Road has no sidewalks present on either side
throughout the roadway.
Gifford Road, Picker Road, Hobbs Brook Plaza Driveway, and the Xtramart Plaza Driveway are all local
roads under Town of Sturbridge jurisdiction. Gifford Road is a two-way roadway connecting from Route
20 by the Stop & Shop gas station and extends west combining with Fiske Hill Road reconnecting to
Route 20. The majority of Gifford Road is unpaved until it connects with Fiske Hill Road and Route 20.
Picker Road connects to Route 20 to the south, directly across from Fisk Hill Road, and terminates
roughly 1,200 feet to the north with a business driveway. Hobbs Brook Plaza Driveway is signalized at its
intersection with Route 20 and provides access to multiple commercial properties. The Xtramart Plaza
Driveway connects to commercial properties and can also be used to access Hall Road. All four of these
roadways provide access to commercial properties. Sidewalks and crosswalks are not present at any of
these roads or at their intersections with Route 20.
Study Area Intersections
The intersection of Route 20 at the Xtramart Plaza Driveway is a four-legged unsignalized intersection
maintained by MassDOT. The eastbound approach on Route 20 provides an exclusive right turn lane for
traffic entering the Xtramart Plaza Driveway and two general purpose lanes. The westbound approach
consists of an exclusive left turn lane and two general purpose lanes. The northbound approach (the
Xtramart Plaza Driveway) provides an exclusive left turn and right turn lane that are both under stop
control. Multiple resident driveways also exist on the northerly side of Route 20 adjacent to the
intersection. Just east of the Xtramart Plaza Driveway is a Wendy’s site driveway that provides full access
to Route 20. There are no crosswalks or sidewalks spanning the study area intersection.
The intersection of Route 20 at Hall Road is a four-legged unsignalized intersection maintained by
MassDOT. The eastbound approach on Route 20 consists of two general purpose lanes. The westbound
approach provides an exclusive left turn lane and two general purpose lanes. The northbound approach on
Hall Road provides an exclusive left turn lane and a shared through and right turn lane and is under a stop
control. The southbound approach consists of a commercial property providing full access to Route 20
and is under stop control. Further east of Hall Road, there are multiple commercial driveways providing
direct access to Route 20. There are no crosswalks or sidewalks spanning the study area intersection.
The intersection of Route 20 at Gifford Road is a three-legged unsignalized intersection maintained by
MassDOT. The eastbound approach on Route 20 consists of two general purpose lanes. The westbound
approach also provides two general purpose lanes. The northbound approach on Gifford Road provides a
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shared left and right turn lane under stop control as well as provides direct access to the Stop & Shop gas
station. Located to the east and west of Gifford Road, there are multiple commercial driveways providing
direct access to Route 20. There are no crosswalks or sidewalks spanning the study area intersection.
The intersection of Route 20 at Hobbs Brook Plaza Driveway is a three-legged signalized intersection
maintained by MassDOT. The Hobbs Brook Plaza Driveway (southbound approach) provides an
exclusive right turn lane and two exclusive left turn lanes. The eastbound approach from Route 20
consists of an exclusive left turn lane and two exclusive through lanes. The westbound approach provides
a channelized right turn lane into the plaza driveway (not under signal control) and two exclusive through
lanes. Crosswalks are not present at any of these approaches. The traffic signal phasing provides a lead
protected left turn and through phase for eastbound traffic, followed by a protected westbound and
eastbound through phase, and a protected southbound phase for left and right turn exiting movements.
Right turn on red is also prohibited for the southbound approach.
The intersection of Route 20 at Fiske Hill Road/Picker Road is a four-legged unsignalized intersection
maintained by MassDOT. The eastbound approach on Route 20 consists of two general purpose lanes.
The westbound approach provides an exclusive left turn lane and two general purpose lanes. The
northbound approach on Fiske Hill Road provides a shared through and right turn lane with left turning
movements prohibited and is under stop control. The southbound approach on Picker Road consists of a
multi-use lane under stop control. There are no crosswalks or sidewalks spanning the study area
intersection.
The intersection of Route 20 at Route 49 is a three-legged signalized intersection maintained by
MassDOT. The Route 49 southbound approach consists of a channelized right turn lane under yield
control and an exclusive left turn lane. The eastbound approach on Route 20 provides an exclusive left
turn lane onto Route 49 with two exclusive through lanes. The westbound approach provides a
channelized right turn lane under yield control and two exclusive through lanes. To the west and east of
this intersection, Route 20 remains a two-lane roadway. Crosswalks or sidewalks are not provided at any
of the existing approaches. The traffic signal phasing provides a lead eastbound left turn phase, a phase
for eastbound and westbound through movements on Route 20, and a southbound phase for protected left
turns from Route 49.
Crash Data
Crash data was received from MassDOT and used the Town of Sturbridge Police Department crash data
along with Massachusetts State Police crash data from the years 2010 to 2014. Based on this data, there
was a total of 30 crashes reported from the beginning of 2010 through the end of 2014 at the intersection
of Route 20 and the Xtramart Plaza Driveway and the surrounding abutting driveways. Of the 30 crashes
that occurred in the time period reviewed, 24 crashes appear to be a result of the operations of the study
area intersection itself. Of those 24 crashes reported, 19 were a result from angled collisions between
eastbound through vehicles and vehicles taking a left out of the plaza driveway heading in the westbound
direction on Route 20. Seven out of those 19 crashes involved personal injury. It was noted by the audit
participants that unfamiliar travelers attempting to access the Wendy’s Driveway may use the right turn
lane entering the Xtramart Plaza then realize that is not the correct driveway and continue going straight,
where a vehicle may interpret them making a right turn. The remaining six crashes resulted at the
Wendy’s site driveway. Five crashes are a result of the Wendy’s driveway operations while one crash was
an isolated occurrence of a medical emergency that resulted in a single vehicle crash near the driveway.
Four of those five crashes resulted from eastbound through vehicles colliding with vehicles either entering
or exiting the Wendy’s Driveway. Of the other five crashes reported for this cluster, one crash resulted in
personal injury. These driveway crashes may have been influenced by excessive vehicle speeds in the
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eastbound direction along with blocked visibility from entering vehicles into the Xtramart Driveway and
driver inattention.
A total of 25 crashes were reported at the intersection of Route 20 and Hall Road. Approximately 12 of
the 25 crashes were rear-end collisions, and the remainder were angle, sideswipe, and single vehicle
collisions. Twelve of the 25 crashes appear to be directly related to the operations of the study area
intersection. Of these 12 crashes, seven involve rear-end collisions resulting in two personal injuries. At
the adjacent driveways just east of Hall Road, the majority of the 11 crashes are angle and rear-end
collisions resulting from turning movements in and out of these sites onto Route 20. Of those crashes at
the access driveways, one is a “courtesy crash”, a term used to describe a crash that occurs when a driver
on the mainline yields the right of way to a driver exiting a driveway and a collision occurs as a result. Of
the 25 total crashes, five involved personal injury. Excessive vehicle speeds in combination with multiple
driveway access points and driver distraction along the study area intersection may have some influence
in these crashes.
There were a total of 22 crashes reported at the intersection of Route 20 and Gifford Road and the
adjacent Stop & Shop Gas Station. Of the 22 crashes that occurred in the time period reviewed, only one
angled crash appears to be a result of the operations of the Route 20 intersection with Gifford Road while
the remaining 21 crashes are either at the adjacent Stop & Shop Gas Station Driveways or the commercial
driveways located just west of Gifford Road. Approximately 12 of the total 22 crashes are directly
involved with vehicles either entering or exiting the Stop & Shop Gas Station. Five were rear-end
collisions with vehicles attempting to enter the gas station. While the remaining seven crashes were
angled collisions between eastbound through vehicles and vehicles attempting to enter or exit the gas
station, resulting in three personal injuries. Six of the seven angled collisions at the Stop & Shop Gas
Station are also “courtesy crashes” and can be assumed that these crashes are a product of excessive
vehicle speeds and queueing from the adjacent intersection of Route 20 at the Hobbs Brook Plaza
Driveway located to the east of Gifford Road. At the remaining adjacent site driveways west of Gifford
Road, the majority of crashes are rear-end collisions resulting from turning movements in and out of these
sites. Heavy traffic congestion during the holiday seasons along with excessive vehicle speeds and driver
inattention could influence a majority of these crashes as 46 percent of crashes occur during the
November and December months.
At the intersection of Route 20 and the Hobbs Brook Plaza Driveway, there were a total of 28 crashes
reported. 21 crashes appear to be a result of the operations of the intersection itself. Out of those 21
crashes, 13 were rear-end collisions resulting in two personal injuries. Seven out of the 13 rear-end
crashes are vehicles from the westbound approach while four crashes occurred from the eastbound
approach and two rear-end crashes from the Hobbs Brook Plaza Driveway approach. Out of the remaining
eight crashes at the intersection, four are sideswipe or near miss sideswipe collisions involving the
southbound exiting movements onto Route 20. The four remaining crashes were either angle or single
vehicle collisions. The seven collisions just outside the study area intersection involves one sideswipe
crash, one angle crash, two rear-end collisions, and three single vehicle crashes. One of the single vehicle
crashes was caused by a collision with a deer while the other two involved an isolated occurrence of with
two vehicles hitting debris dropped from an unknown vehicle onto Route 20. Of the total crashes
reported, only four involved personal injury.
There were a total of 32 crashes reported at the intersection of Route 20 and Fiske Hill Road/Picker Road.
Of these 32 crashes, eight crashes are angle collisions between the eastbound through movement and the
exiting movement from Fiske Hill Road while another six angle crashes involved the eastbound through
movement and a vehicle attempting to make a left turn to enter Fiske Hill Road. Of the 14 angled
collisions, approximately half resulted in personal injury. There are also ten rear-end collisions in total,
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six of which are from the Fiske Hill Road approach. The Picker Road approach had one rear-end collision
causing personal injury. The remaining crashes are other angle, sideswipe, and single vehicle collisions.
Of the four single vehicle crashes, two were caused by deer crossing Route 20, one was caused by a glare
issue heading eastbound and one was cut-off by an unknown vehicle causing it to crash into a snow bank.
Of the total crashes reported, 13 involved personal injury.
At the intersection of Route 20 at Route 49, there were a total of 25 crashes reported. All 25 crashes are
can be attributed to the intersection operations of Route 20 at Route 49. Of the 25 crashes, 24 crashes are
rear-end collisions, 17 of which are in the southbound direction on the Route 49 off-ramp that is under
yield control. Of the seven remaining rear-end collisions, three crashes were headed in the eastbound
direction and four crashes were vehicles heading in the westbound direction. There was one accident that
involved a westbound vehicle running a red light and colliding with a vehicle attempting to turn left onto
Route 49. Out of the total 25 crashes, four resulted in personal injury.
Detailed crash diagrams are provided in Appendix B.
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Road Safety Audit Observations and Potential
Improvements
During the RSA meeting, a brief introduction of the RSA process and a summary of crash information
were presented to the audit participants. Following this presentation, the members of the audit team were
asked to discuss the existing issues that may affect safety at the intersections along the Route 20 Corridor
between the Xtramart Plaza and Route 49. The audit team was unable to visit the site as a group, due to
various safety concerns. However, videos of the corridor along with visual software services like Google
Earth were supplemented instead of a field visit. The audit team was successfully able to identify
numerous safety concerns and deficiencies that were later documented during the meeting. Provided
below is a list of the safety concerns that were identified during the RSA for each intersection and for the
corridor as a whole. RSA members were asked to think of potential short term and long term safety
countermeasures that could be identified throughout the Route 20 corridor, focusing on the “4 E’s” of
engineering, education, enforcement, and emergency response.
Route 20 (Charlton Road) Corridor Wide
Safety Issue #1: Vehicle Speeds
Observations:
Vehicle speeds were noted by the RSA team to be a key problem at several locations of the
Route 20 corridor between the Xtramart Plaza Driveway and Route 49. At the intersection of
Route 20 with the Xtramart Plaza Driveway, audit team members have often observed
vehicles traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed into and throughout the corridor from
Route 20 and the Interstate 84 interchange. The Route 49 connection with Route 20 may also
contribute to excessive speeds for vehicles heading in the westbound direction, into the
corridor. The posted speed limit on Route 20 is 45 mph to the west of the study area, and
increases to 50 mph throughout the rest of the corridor, to the east of the Xtramart Plaza.
Audit members mentioned during the meeting that speed regulations may pre-date the
recently added commercial developments along the Route 20 corridor.
Excessive vehicle speeds may be a contributing factor for rear-end and angle collisions at
each of the study area intersections and driveways located along Route 20. Rear-end
collisions throughout the study area corridor account for approximately 44% of the total
collisions that occurred corridor wide. High rates of vehicle speeds can make it difficult to
gauge the available gap space for vehicles either entering onto Route 20 or exiting Route 20
via the numerous driveways and side streets located throughout the study corridor.
Enhancements:
 Evaluate the current 85th percentile speeds and investigate potential adjustment of speed
limits throughout the Route 20 corridor based on current data.
 Install additional speed limit signage to better inform drivers of the speed limit as they
enter the Route 20 corridor.
 Provide additional speed enforcement at key locations on Route 20 with the use of
temporary radar trailers.
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 Consider a permanent installation of a variable speed feedback sign with a posted speed
limit sign attached. Enforcement will help discourage drivers from traveling at a high rate
of speed throughout the corridor.
Safety Issue #2: Traffic Volumes and Unfamiliarity with Corridor
Observations:
Interstate 90 (MassPike) is linked to Interstate 84 which connects directly to Route 20 just
west of the study corridor. High volumes of traffic traveling through this corridor have caused
some issues with congestion. Due to the proximity of Interstate 90, congestion issues are
exacerbated during peak shopping times such as Saturdays or holiday seasons. That may also
contribute to an increased volume of traffic being unfamiliar with the following corridor.
Congestion and unfamiliarity can contribute to driver frustration and aggressive driving
which can be characterized by driving too closely to another vehicle, frequent lane changes,
and inappropriate gap acceptance for vehicles exiting abutting driveways. This type of driver
behavior can contribute to a variety of accident types. Additionally, in a review of the
accident data, it was noted that collisions are increased at certain study area intersections on
Saturdays and the holiday season when traffic volumes are greatest. There is also a large
volume of heavy vehicles traveling this corridor partly due to the proximity of a truck
repair/service shop located within the Route 20 corridor, located east of Hall Road.
Enhancements:
 Evaluate the current signal phasing and consider adding coordination to optimize travel
through the corridor and to help alleviate queuing issues. As there is currently no
coordination between existing signals, this evaluation should also consider the type of
interconnect (hardwire or wireless) needed for signal coordination.
 Provide the proper amount of dedicated turning lanes and through lanes for each
intersection as dictated by traffic volumes to optimize capacity.
Safety Issue #3: Inattention and Distracted Driving
Observations:
Audit team members discussed inattention and distracted driving as a noticeable problem
throughout the corridor. Several drivers have been observed using cell phones or texting
while sitting in congested traffic. Corridor wide, inattention contributes to approximately
27% of the total collisions.
Enhancements:
 Develop a public education campaign related to the dangers of distracted driving to
promote driver awareness.
 Provide additional enforcement of distracted driving laws to help minimize the number of
distracted drivers.
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Safety Issue #4: Access Management and Roadway Geometry
Observations:
Within the Route 20 study area, there are
several commercial and
residential
driveways accessing adjacent land uses.
With few exceptions, these adjacent land
uses do not allow for access to and from
adjacent parcels, requiring vehicles to
reenter Route 20 when travelling to
multiple sites along the corridor.
In
addition, the entire Route 20 corridor also
has narrow lanes and shoulders on either
side of the roadway. One example of this
mentioned during the audit was the right
shoulder and adjacent embankment along Route 20 eastbound between Hobbs Brook Plaza
and Fiske Hill Road, where some audit participants noted that it is difficult to determine
where the edge of the narrow shoulder drops off into the embankment.
Audit participants have also indicated that multiple driveways located on Route 20 may have
inadequate sight distance for approaching vehicles, especially vehicles traveling at speeds in
excess of the posted speed limit. Existing geometry of the study area intersections are either
inadequate or create difficult situations for drivers.
Crashes related to driveway access were identified by the audit team to be a contributing
factor at many of the study area intersections throughout the corridor. Typically, these crashes
are angle collisions that result from exiting vehicles turning left. Having to cross two to three
lanes of traffic at these driveways exacerbates the issue and introduces the opportunity for
courtesy crashes that recent MassDOT crash data supports.
Enhancements:
• Evaluate turn restrictions at the various site driveways and side streets to facilitate the
flow of traffic and minimize conflicts on Route 20, including right-in, right-out
alternatives and enter/exit only alternatives.
• Evaluate the main intersections and site driveways along Route 20 to ensure adequate
sight distance for drivers at every approach, governed by the established speed limits.
• Consider extending shoulders along the Route 20 corridor in order to widen the existing
narrow lanes and provide additional room for disabled vehicles.
• Consider a solution for greater contrast between the roadway and shoulder or
embankment, particularly along the eastbound shoulder of Route 20 between Hobbs
Brook Plaza and Fiske Hill Road.
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Safety Issue #5: Pavement Conditions and Markings
Observations:
In many sections throughout the study
area, rutted or distressed pavement was
observed. Distressed pavement may be a
contributing factor in rear-end collisions
as vehicles are not able to stop as
efficiently on these worn surfaces.
Additionally, through several segments of
the study area on Route 20, there are
missing pavement markings to delineate
marked lanes through the segment
between the Xtramart Plaza Driveway and
Route 49. There are several offset
intersections observed with minimal or missing directions to the shifted receiving lanes. This
may be a contributing factor in the number of sideswipe collisions traveling through this
segment. MassDOT is planning a milling and resurfacing project for the spring of 2015 to
address the rutting and pavement markings on the section of Route 20.
Enhancements:
• Repave/repair rutted pavement throughout the Route 20 corridor to provide a better travel
surface.
• Replace all of the missing pavement markings to delineate travel lanes along Route 20
between Route 49 and the Xtramart Plaza Driveway.
Safety Issue #6: Signage Issues
Observations:
It was observed by the audit team that there are several signs throughout the corridor that
create clutter, and several signs that are not placed in an optimal location to convey a clear
message to drivers such as advance warning signage and guide signage. In addition, there
was a general lack of signage for the Route 49 southbound approach to guide motorists as to
what direction of Route 20 they were heading in. The presence of multiple travel lanes on
Route 20 exacerbates this issue as drivers may not know what lane is appropriate to access
their intended destination, creating last minute lane changes resulting in sideswipe and rearend collisions.
Enhancements:
• Re-evaluate existing lane use and guide signagealong the Route 20 corridor to help guide
unfamiliar travelers and reduce the frequency of crashes attributed to driver frustration
and aggressiveness..
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Ensure that all signage is current with the latest MassDOT standards and unobstructed by
overgrown vegetation to provide clear directions to drivers.
Consider additional intersection ahead warning signs with attached street names to better
warn unfamiliar travelers of upcoming intersections.
Review sign locations and heights for optimal placement to minimize sight obstruction
and confusion to drivers.
Safety Issue #7: No Pedestrian/Bicycle Accommodations
Observations:
Through the study area corridor, there are
no existing sidewalks or crosswalks
located on Route 20. Audit members
mentioned that Route 20 has the potential
to serve as an important regional bicycle
connection from a recreational and
commuter point of view, as there are
currently no existing bicycle connections
between Route 49 and Route 131 (Old
Sturbridge Village). Route 49 and Route
131 were noted to provide minimal bike
accommodations. The southbound offramp of the Route 49 bike lane abruptly ends when connecting with Route 20. The shoulders
on either side of Route 20 are currently too narrow to safely accommodate bicycles or
pedestrians. For bicycles to travel this corridor, bicycle traffic would be forced to use the
vehicular travel lane, which may cause additional conflicts and aid driver frustration.
It was also noted during the RSA field review that there is light pedestrian activity near the
Xtramart Plaza Driveway, along Route 20. There are no existing pedestrian accommodations
of any kind throughout this corridor.
Enhancements:
• Evaluate the impacts of creating an ADA compliant walking surface for the length of the
corridor, including bringing sidewalk surface, handicap ramps, and crossings to ADA
standards.
• Evaluate accommodations for bicycles in this area including creating a five-foot shoulder
with bike friendly rumble strips on both sides of Route 20. This would also improve
visibility for motorists traveling along Route 20 while providing a place of refuge for
disabled motorists.
• Review existing drainage grates and rumble strips for compatibility with bicycle use, as
part of a potential extension of the Route 49 bike lane that abruptly ends when connecting
with Route 20.
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Route 20 at the Xtramart Plaza
Safety Issue #1: Vehicle Speeds
Observations:
The audit team stated that vehicle speeds
were often observed to be higher than
appropriate, in some cases as high as 70 to
75 mph. Excessive speeds in the area may
be due to the proximity of the Interstate 84
off-ramps that feed into Route 20 heading
in the eastbound direction. With vehicles
traveling at a high rate of speed through
the intersection, misjudged gaps and
impatience with gaps for exiting vehicles
from the plaza driveway onto Route 20
may also contribute to the number of
overall crashes. Permissive movements
opposing a higher speed through
movement of multiple lanes may be a contributing factor in the 23 angle collisions with the
eastbound through movements. 19 of these accidents were vehicles attempting to take a left
turn onto Route 20 but which collided with a vehicle travelling in the eastbound direction. A
number of these crashes state that the sight distance was obstructed by vehicles turning into
the plaza using the exclusive right turn lane. Although crashes can help determine issues
with a particular study area intersection, local audit members mentioned the number of close
calls at this intersection greatly exceed the number of actual crashes. Some members
mentioned that a signal placed at this intersection would also calm eastbound traffic while
providing a safer entrance to all users of the road, including residents living behind the plaza.
Enhancements:
• Evaluate if implementing a new signal at the Xtramart Plaza Driveway and Route 20
intersection is warranted, which would improve the opportunity for vehicles to safely
enter and exit Route 20 at this location.
Safety Issue #2: Roadway Geometry and Access Management
Observations:
Audit participants noted major visibility issues for exiting movements from the plaza
driveway. The eastbound approach contains two through lanes and an exclusive right turn
only lane into the plaza driveway that blocks visibility of the eastbound through traffic for
vehicles exiting the site. The plaza driveway consists of an exclusive left turn and right turn
movement. Crash data supports the observations with the majority of crashes occurring with
vehicles attempting to make a left turn out of the plaza driveway and colliding with eastbound
through vehicles. Vision being obstructed by the exiting plaza driveway vehicle was one of
the most common stated causes for the applicable crashes. Audit members mentioned that a
shared access internal driveway with the adjacent Wendy’s may help reduce the number of
left turns exiting the Xtramart plaza driveway.
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Enhancements:
• Evaluate a turn restriction at the Xtramart driveway to facilitate the flow of traffic and
minimize conflicts on Route 20, including right-in, right-out alternatives.
• Evaluate off-setting the Route 20 eastbound exclusive right turn lane to provide better
visibility of the Route 20 eastbound through traffic for vehicles exiting the plaza.
• Evaluate the possibility of adding an internal site driveway connecting the Xtramart Plaza
to the Wendy’s site to potentially decrease left turns onto Route 20 and allow patrons to
use the Wendy’s site drive to make safer left turns.
Safety Issue #3: Signage Issues
Observations:
Currently, signage at this study area
intersection is absent or faded and could
be misleading for unfamiliar travelers.
There is a lack of intersection ahead
warning signs when approaching the study
area. As shown in the adjacent picture,
unfamiliar vehicles heading westbound on
Route 20 that use the exclusive left turn
lane to enter the plaza may confuse that
“Do Not Enter” sign for that particular
driveway,
causing
confusion
and
hesitation. The sign is posted directly in
front of the Xtramart Plaza driveway. The
Do Not Enter sign is placed to warn
vehicles exiting left (heading westbound) from the plaza that the upcoming roadway is twoway and divided up ahead. Audit members noticed entering the corridor from the west,
heading eastbound, that there are a pair of “Two-Way Traffic” warning signs that are
mounted approximately 1,000 feet in advance of two ”Divided Highway Ends” warning
signs. These signs were likely placed in the wrong order.
Enhancements:
• Add intersection ahead warning signs for the plaza driveway.
• Remove and relocate the Do Not Enter sign further west, down the corridor.
• Consider switching the eastbound “Two-Way Traffic” and “Divided Highway Ends”
warning signs on Route 20 to the surrounding interchange area to better alert drivers of
changes in the roadway-related cross sections.
Safety Issue #4: Wrong Way Drivers
Observations:
Audit participants stated that on average a dozen vehicles a year head down the Route 20
corridor the wrong way at the split located to the west of this study area intersection.
Unfamiliarity with the area and lack of appropriate signage could contribute to this issue.
This intersection specifically may include an increased amount of unfamiliarity with the
study area corridor because of the proximity to the surrounding Interstates 84 and 90. This
could lead to confusion and contribute to eastbound vehicles entering the right turn only lane
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and continuing ahead instead of making the right turn, as observed by some audit members.
Audit members also stated that vehicles heading westbound have been observed to crossover
and head down the eastbound travel lanes at the split located to the west of the Xtramart Plaza
Driveway on Route 20. The audit participants noted that the study area intersection is lighted
appropriately during nighttime/low light conditions for the area and shouldn’t be a major
factor in crashes or lack of wrong way signage visibility.
Enhancements:
• Consider adding additional wrong way signage to better warn drivers that are heading in
the westbound direction on Route 20
• Consider a raised or divided median on Route 20 to help deter westbound vehicles from
heading down the eastbound travel lanes.
Route 20 at Hall Road
Safety Issue #1: Roadway Geometry
Observations:
Audit participants discussed issues with
the eastbound and westbound left turns at
the Hall Road intersection with Route 20.
The westbound approach provides an
exclusive left turn lane but is poorly
marked for vehicles with no visible lane
arrows or distinguished lane lines. The
eastbound approach has no exclusive left
turn lane for the available commercial
property driveway. That leaves eastbound
vehicles the option of either coming to a
complete stop in the left lane, or using
the striped median as a turn lane. Several
drivers have been observed by the audit
members to use the painted median as an
exclusive left turn lane. The northbound approach on Hall Road consists of an exclusive left
turn lane and a shared through and right turn lane. However, there are currently no pavement
markings to distinguish the two lanes apart. There were five rear-end collisions on Hall Road
that can be contributed to driver inattention and following too closely in the northbound
approach. Approximately 44 percent of total crashes at this study area intersection were rearend collisions. Unexpected turning movements throughout this study area intersection could
contribute to a number of rear-end and angle collisions.
Multiple commercial driveways further east from Hall Road contributed to 11 out of the 25
total crashes for the study area intersection. The audit team noted that the bank driveway may
also contribute to a spike of crashes during the 2-4 p.m. time period as well as crashes
occurring on Thursdays and Fridays. Vehicles exiting any one of the multiple driveways can
create many potential issues across multiple lanes with vehicles traveling at a high rate of
speed.
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Enhancements:
• Evaluate the traffic impacts of adding a two-way, left-turn lane (TWLTL) lane or
additional turning lanes to allow vehicles to stack without blocking through movements.
• Evaluate the intersection and driveway approaches to ensure adequate sight distance.
Safety Issue #2: Driver Behavior
Observations:
The RSA team members noted that vehicles in the eastbound direction often travel at a high
rate of speed through this study area intersection. High speeds may be caused by the
proximity of Interstate 84 as well as the 50 mph posted speed limit that is currently enforced.
Additionally, there is a truck service/repair shop located to the east of Hall Road. RSA
participants stated that, similar to the Xtramart site driveway intersection, misjudged gaps and
impatience with gaps for exiting vehicles from the plaza driveway onto Route 20 may also
contribute to the number of overall crashes. In addition, the combination of high speed
vehicles on Route 20 and an increased amount of heavy vehicle traffic attempting to enter
Route 20 at very low speeds due to the nature of trucks and crossing potentially up to three
lanes of travel is a major safety concern. Driver inattention may also contribute to a number
of the crashes around this intersection.
Enhancements:
• Evaluate if implementing a new signal at the Hall Road and Route 20 intersection is
warranted, which would improve the opportunity for vehicles to safely enter and exit
Route 20 at this location. Some audit members mentioned that, if warranted, adding a
new signal at this intersection may help reduce vehicle speeds while accommodating
more traffic at Hall Road, as opposed to the suggested Xtramart signal that would solely
serve a private development.
• Consider the impacts of adding standard MUTCD truck crossing warning signage (W8-6)
to better warn drivers on Route 20 of the upcoming business driveways.
Route 20 at Gifford Road
Safety Issue #1: Roadway Geometry
Observations:
The Gifford Road approach to Route 20 is
currently unpaved and typically used by
locals. Locals tend to use Gifford Road to
take a left onto Route 20 because of the
left turn restriction when Gifford Road
connects to Fiske Hill Road further north.
The eastbound and westbound approaches
are two lane. A significant number of
crashes involve vehicles attempting to
enter or exit the Stop and Stop gas station.
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Enhancements:
 Evaluate the impacts of adding an exclusive westbound left turn lane for the Stop & Shop
gas station driveways.
 Evaluate the gas station driveways’ sight distance, particularly when heavy traffic is
affecting the intersection.
Safety Issue #2: Signage Issues
Observations:
Audit members noted that Gifford Road is a low volume local roadway and there is currently
no stop sign or line at the Gifford Road approach. The gas station currently provides enter
only and exit only signs that need to be adjusted for better visibility and enforcement.
Enhancements:
 Evaluate/adjust the “Stop” and “Do Not Enter” signage for Stop & Shop gas station to
help maximize visibility.
 Consider adding a stop sign to the Gifford Road approach.
Safety Issue #3: Pavement Markings
Observations:
The Gifford Road approach is missing stop line markings at the intersection with Route 20. In
addition, the double yellow center line (DYCL) throughout the intersection is not broken to
indicate that there is an intersection at Gifford Road. The increased number of courtesy
crashes involved with the gas station driveways may call for additional safety measures for
vehicles making turns at the intersection and the gas station driveways.
Enhancements:
 Restripe travel lane markings to incorporate appropriate lane markings with the
intersection at Gifford Road.
 Evaluate the impacts of adding “Don’t Block the Box” markings to the gas station
driveways.
Safety Issue #4: Vehicle Congestion
Observations:
Audit team members also noted that queues during the holiday seasons would stack from the
Hobbs Brook Plaza left turn only lane, spill into the eastbound through lane and extend past
the gas station. Five out of the 12 crashes occurring at the gas station driveways were
reported courtesy crashes. The heavy traffic in the eastbound direction could be a major
factor in the five courtesy crashes involved at the study area intersection. The audit team
mentioned the spike in Wednesday crashes, accounting for approximately 32 percent of all
crashes in the study area intersection, could be involved with gas station promotions that run
on the coinciding day.
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Enhancements:
 Review traffic signal operations for the Hobbs Brook Plaza signal.
 Adjust the signal timings and review existing capacity.
Route 20 at Hobbs Brook Plaza
Safety Issue #1: Signal Operations
Observations:
Audit members noted that holiday season operations at this intersection are very poor.
Vehicles queues from the eastbound left turn spill into the adjacent through lane, further
diminishing operations, and possibly impacting intersections further west. This queuing could
be responsible for vehicles attempting to pass the congestion through the intersection to make
an illegal U-turn, representing one collision at this intersection. The westbound and
eastbound through movement’s represent 11 rear-end collisions due to driver inattention or
following too closely. Solar glare was noted by audit members as a potential issue at this
intersection as well and could contribute to rear-end collisions.
Enhancements:
 Consider signal retiming to alleviate the eastbound left turn queuing issues, which would
reduce crashes related to drivers looking to avoid turn lane congestion.
 Add retro-reflective back plates to signal heads to help increase visibility during solar
glare periods by allowing greater contrast between the back plate and signal head.
Safety Issue #2: Roadway Geometry
Observations:
The audit team discussed specific issues with drainage and queue lengths at the Route 20 and
Hobbs Brook Plaza Driveway intersection. Crash data shows approximately 40 percent of the
total collisions at the study area intersection occur when the road surface is affected by
inclement weather. As previously mentioned, the eastbound left turn queue lengths are
problematic during the holiday season and weekends. Adjustments to the number of
eastbound left turn lanes may need to be considered to handle more vehicles. The Hobbs
Brook Plaza approach consists of two exclusive left turn lanes onto Route 20 and a right only
turn lane. The signal visibility at this study area intersection was specifically mentioned as a
potential safety issue during the RSA meeting. Vehicles located behind trucks can greatly
reduce or block the signal visibility completely leading to safety issues.
Enhancements:
 Evaluate the current drainage system and current maintenance activities (Clean
pipes/Repair waterways) to ensure adequate size and design are minimizing negative
weather condition impacts on Route 20 and the surrounding areas.
 Evaluate the impacts of adding an eastbound left turn lane to help alleviate queues in the
Route 20 eastbound direction.
 Evaluate signal head distance from the stop line to provide maximum visibility for
drivers.
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 Evaluate adding signal heads (post-mounted) for increased visibility at the study area
intersection.
Safety Issue #3: Pavement Markings and Signage
Observations:
The audit team noticed that the vertical curve approaching the intersection from the plaza
may block the visibility of lane markings, leading to vehicles attempting to switch lanes
quickly and colliding with an adjacent vehicle. Lane use signs were observed being blocked
by trees while exiting the Hobbs Brook Plaza. Out of the five sideswipe crashes at the study
area intersection, three were collisions while exiting the plaza driveway. The poor visibility
of signage and lane markings could contribute to vehicles attempting to switch lanes quickly
and colliding with an adjacent vehicle.
Enhancements:
 Evaluate land use signs and additional lane use markings at the Hobbs Brook Plaza
approach to help guide drivers to their desired lane.
 Provide additional arrow and left/right turn only markings on the southbound approach to
account for the visibility issues.
 Ensure that all signage at the plaza approach is not obstructed by vegetation to maximize
driver awareness. Route 20 at Fiske Hill Road/Picker Road
Safety Issue #1: Roadway Geometry and Sight Distance
Observations:
The northbound approach on Fiske Hill Road is shown to be involved with 14 out of the 32
total crashes at the study area intersection. Six involve rear-end collisions while the other
eight crashes involve the northbound vehicle exiting and colliding with an eastbound through
vehicle. The team noted that sight distance from the existing geometry with overgrown
vegetation created visibility issues with eastbound vehicles for the Fiske Hill Road approach.
Signage location and a horizontal curve also play roles in visibility issues for vehicles on the
Fiske Hill Road approach. This limited visibility could have a role in the 14 angled crashes at
this intersection. Audit participants also stated that many vehicles may use the northbound
through movement, then U-turn and then turn right in order to head westbound on Route 20
as left turns are restricted on Fiske Hill Road. With the westbound left turn lane, that makes
the northbound through movement very difficult, needing to cross five lanes of traffic moving
at speeds of 50 mph or greater. The southbound through movement is also noted by the team
to be dangerous and used frequently to connect businesses to the south reaching Route 131.
The team noted that eastbound vehicles attempting a left onto Picker Road often used the
painted island as a left turn lane. The team also discussed the visibility issues when both the
Route 20 eastbound and westbound vehicle are taking left turns simultaneously. The large
radius on the northbound right turn prevents the second car in the queue looking left from
seeing the first vehicle.
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Enhancements:
 Evaluate the traffic impacts of adding an exclusive eastbound left turn lane.  Evaluate the intersection geometry to help improve sight distance for all approaches.
 Evaluate the left turn restriction on the Fiske Hill Road approach and consider restricting
through movements to Picker Road. (Adding U-turns to the Route 49 and Route 20
intersection can be evaluated to compensate for vehicle traffic.)
 Evaluate signal warrant analysis at the intersection to determine if signal control is
warranted.
Safety Issue #2: Signage Issues
Observations:
Audit participants noted that signage on the Fiske Hill Road approach is potentially blocking
sight distance of the eastbound traffic. There is also minimum intersection warning signage
when approaching the study area from either direction on Route 20. Approximately 30
percent of crashes involve drivers aged 21 to 29 years old. This spike could be contributed to
the nearby Baypath Community College campus that connects to Picker Road.
Enhancements:
 Evaluate sign locations and the mounted heights within the splitter islands at the Fiske
Hill Road approach to improve sight distance for exiting vehicles.
Route 20 at Route 49
Safety Issue #1: Geometry
Observations:
In a review of the crash data, the audit team noted that 17 of the 25 crashes at this location are
rear-end collisions from the Route 49 southbound off-ramp. This large radius channelized
right turn movement from the off-ramp is under yield control, allowing drivers to proceed
onto Route 20 in the westbound direction, when there is an available gap in traffic. It was
observed by audit members that this geometry is a contributing factor for the number of rearend collisions at this location, as drivers are looking left for an available gap and begin to
edge into the roadway thinking that the vehicle ahead of them has merged into traffic when it
has not, resulting in a rear-end collision. Members also mentioned that Route 49 should also
extend the five foot shoulders with bike friendly rumble strips to accommodate bicyclists.
Enhancements:
 Remove the existing yield sign for the southbound right turn lane and replace with a
larger yield signs on both sides of the lane.
 Evaluate the safety impacts, if any, of replacing the yield control with full stop control.
 Consider installing yield control pavement markings for the off-ramp as a short-term
enhancement.
 Evaluate the benefits of redesigning the southbound right turn geometry creating an
intersecting angle closer to 90 degrees and including the operation of the lane as part of
the traffic signal.
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Safety Issue #2: Signage Issues
Observations:
Audit participants observed numerous signage deficiencies throughout this study area
intersection. The yield sign for the southbound right turn from Route 49 is small and could
be overlooked by drivers. Also the yield sign is only located on the left hand side of the
driver. Missing guide signs were also noticed in the southbound direction to help direct
vehicles to either Route 20 westbound or eastbound. Also faded route shields were identified
at this intersection. The team also observed missing “Signal Ahead” warning signs heading in
the westbound direction.
Enhancements:
 Replace/add MassDOT standard guide signage for the Route 49 southbound approach at
appropriate decision points.
 Evaluate the signal ahead warning signage for all approaches.
Safety Issue #3: Traffic Signal
Observations:
There are currently protected phases for the eastbound left turn movement onto Route 49.
Seven of the 25 crashes, were rear-end collisions involving vehicles at the eastbound and
westbound approaching the signalized intersection. Audit members pointed out that
eastbound vehicles may use the left turn lane as a U-turn movement because of the Fiske Hill
Road left turn restriction just west of this study area intersection. During the meeting, it was
also discussed that trucks may block signals for typical passenger vehicles in the westbound
direction.
Enhancements:
 Evaluate adding signal heads (post-mount) for increased visibility at the study area
intersection for all approaches. This will help awareness for vehicles that are following
trucks to see the signal and act accordingly.
 Evaluate impacts of signal retiming of change and clearance intervals with dilemma zone
detection to reduce the number of vehicles being caught in a situation where it may be
difficult for a vehicle to decide to stop or proceed through the intersection.
 Consider altering geometry to tighten turns at the study area intersection as a long term
goal.
 Ensure adding a U-turn option for the eastbound direction can accommodate all vehicles
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Recommendations
After the site visit, audit participants returned to discuss the safety issues and consider various
improvements. The audit participants were encouraged to consider both short and long-term
improvements for each of the existing safety issues. Each improvement considered has been categorized
as short-term, mid-term, or long-term based on the definitions shown in Table 2. Additionally, a cost
category has been assigned to each improvement based on the parameters set forth in Table 2.
Table 2. Estimated Time Frame and Costs Breakdown
Time Frame
Short-Term
<1 Year
Mid-Term
1-3 Years
Long-Term
>3 Years
Costs
Low
Medium
High
<$10,000
$10,001-$50,000
>$50,000
Summary of Road Safety Audit
A summary of the potential recommendations discussed by the RSA audit team are summarized in Table
3. The recommendations are summarized based on the potential safety payoff, time frame, approximate
cost and responsible agency. The safety payoff is a subjective judgment of the potential effectiveness of
the safety recommendations listed below.
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Table 3. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary
Safety Issue
Potential Safety Enhancement
Safety
Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Medium
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Town of
Sturbridge
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
MassDOT
Medium
Long-Term
High
MassDOT
High
Long-Term
High
MassDOT
Low
Mid-Term
Low
Low
Short-Term
Low
High
Mid-Term
Low
MassDOT/Town
of Sturbridge
Medium
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT/Town
of Sturbridge
Route 20 (Charlton Road) Corridor Wide
Evaluate the current 85th percentile speeds and
investigate potential adjustment of speed limits
Vehicle Speeds
throughout the Route 20 corridor based on
current data
Install additional speed limit signage to better
Vehicle Speeds
inform drivers entering the Route 20 corridor
Provide additional speed enforcement at key
Vehicle Speeds
locations on Route 20 with the use of temporary
radar trailers
Consider a permanent installation of a variable
Vehicle Speeds
speed feedback sign with a posted speed limit
sign attached
Evaluate the current signal phasing and
Traffic Volumes &
consider adding coordination to optimize travel
Unfamiliarity with Corridor through the corridor and to help alleviate
queuing issues
Provide the proper amount of dedicated turning
Traffic Volumes &
lanes and through lanes for each intersection as
Unfamiliarity with Corridor
dictated by traffic volumes to optimize capacity
Distracted
Develop a public education campaign related to
Driving/Inattention
the dangers of distracted driving
Distracted
Additional enforcement of distracted driving
Driving/Inattention
laws to limit the number of distracted drivers
Evaluate turn restrictions at the various site
Access Management &
driveways and side streets to facilitate the flow
Roadway Geometry
of traffic and minimize conflicts on Route 20
Evaluate the main intersections and site
Access Management &
driveways to ensure adequate sight distance for
Roadway Geometry
all approaches
Town of
Sturbridge
Town of
Sturbridge
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Safety Issue
Access Management &
Roadway Geometry
Access Management &
Roadway Geometry
Pavement Conditions &
Markings
Pavement Conditions &
Markings
Signage Issues
Signage Issues
Signage Issues
Signage Issues
Pedestrians, Bicycles,&
Transit
Pedestrians, Bicycles,&
Transit
Pedestrians, Bicycles,&
Transit
Potential Safety Enhancement
Consider extending shoulders along the Route
20 corridor in order to widen the existing narrow
lanes and provide additional room for disabled
vehicles
Consider a solution for greater contrast between
the roadway and shoulder or embankment
Repave/repair rutted pavement throughout the
Route 20 corridor to provide a better travel
surface
Replace all missing pavement markings to
delineate travel lanes on Route 20
Re-evaluate existing guide and warning signage
throughout the Route 20 corridor to help
unfamiliar travelers
Ensure that all signage is up to MassDOT
standards and clear of obstructing vegetation
Consider additional intersection ahead warning
signs with attached street names along Route
20
Review sign locations and heights for optimal
placement to minimize obstructions/confusion
Evaluate the impacts of creating an ADA
compliant walking surface for the length of the
corridor
Evaluate accommodations for bicycles,
including creating a five-foot shoulder with bike
friendly rumble strips on both sides of Route 20
Review existing drainage grates and rumble
strips for bicycle compatibility along Route 20
Safety
Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Medium
Long-Term
High
MassDOT
Medium
Mid-Term
High
MassDOT
High
Mid-Term
High
MassDOT
High
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT/Town
of Sturbridge
High
Long-Term
High
MassDOT
High
Long-Term
High
MassDOT
Low
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
Long-Term
High
MassDOT
Route 20 at Xtramart Plaza
Vehicle Speeds
Evaluate if implementing a new signal at the
Xtramart Plaza Driveway and Route 20
intersection is warranted
High
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Safety Issue
Roadway Geometry &
Access Management
Roadway Geometry &
Access Management
Roadway Geometry &
Access Management
Signage Issues
Signage Issues
Signage Issues
Wrong Way Drivers
Wrong Way Drivers
Potential Safety Enhancement
Evaluate a turn restriction at the Xtramart
driveway to facilitate the flow of traffic and
minimize conflicts on Route 20, including rightin, right-out alternatives
Evaluate off-setting the Route 20 eastbound
exclusive right turn lane to provide enhanced
visibility for exiting vehicles
Evaluate the possibility of adding an internal site
driveway from the Xtramart Plaza to the
Wendy’s site to provide safer left turns onto
Route 20
Add intersection ahead warning signs at the
Xtramart Plaza driveway
Remove and relocate “Do Not Enter” sign
further down Route 20 to reduce potential driver
confusion
Consider switching the eastbound two way
traffic and divided highway ends warning signs
on Route 20 to the surrounding interchange
area to better alert drivers of changes in the
roadway related cross sections
Consider adding additional wrong way signage
for vehicles heading westbound
Consider a raised or divided median on Route
20 to help deter westbound vehicles entering
eastbound travel lanes
Safety
Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
High
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT/Town
of Sturbridge
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
MassDOT
Medium
Long-Term
High
Town of
Sturbridge /
Property Owners
Low
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
High
Long-Term
High
MassDOT
Medium
Mid-Term
High
MassDOT
Medium
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT/Town
of Sturbridge
Route 20 at Hall Road
Roadway Geometry
Roadway Geometry
Evaluate the traffic impacts of adding a twoway, left-turn lane (TWLTL) lane or additional
turning lanes to allow vehicles to stack without
blocking through movements
Evaluate the intersection and driveway
approaches to ensure adequate sight distance
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Safety Issue
Driver Behavior
Driver Behavior
Potential Safety Enhancement
Safety
Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
High
Long-Term
High
MassDOT
Low
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
High
Mid-Term
High
MassDOT
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Town of
Sturbridge
Medium
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT/Town
of Sturbridge
Low
Short-Term
Low
Town of
Sturbridge
Low
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
MassDOT
Evaluate if implementing a new signal at the
Hall Road and Route 20 intersection is
warranted
Consider the impacts of adding standard
MUTCD truck crossing warning signage (W8-6)
to better warn drivers on Route 20
Route 20 at Gifford Road
Roadway Geometry
Roadway Geometry
Signage Issues
Signage Issues
Pavement Markings
Pavement Markings
Vehicle Congestion
Vehicle Congestion
Evaluate the impacts of adding an exclusive
westbound left turn lane for the gas station
driveways
Evaluate the gas station driveways’ sight
distance, particularly when heavy traffic is
affecting the intersection
Evaluate/adjust the “Stop” and “Do Not Enter”
signage for Stop & Shop gas station to help
maximize visibility
Consider adding a stop sign to the Gifford Road
approach
Restripe travel lane markings to incorporate the
Gifford Road intersection with Route 20
Evaluate the impacts of adding “Don’t Block the
Box” markings to the gas station driveways.
Review traffic signal operations for the Hobbs
Brook Plaza signal
Adjust the signal timing and review existing
capacity
Route 20 at Hobbs Brook Plaza
Signal Operations
Signal Operations
Roadway Geometry
Consider signal retiming to alleviate eastbound
left turn queuing issue
Add retro-reflective back plates to signal heads
to help increase visibility
Evaluate the drainage system and maintenance
procedures to ensure adequacy along the Route
20 corridor
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Safety Issue
Roadway Geometry
Roadway Geometry
Roadway Geometry
Pavement Markings &
Signage
Pavement Markings &
Signage
Pavement Markings &
Signage
Potential Safety Enhancement
Evaluate the impacts of adding an eastbound
left turn lane to help alleviate queues
Evaluate signal head distance from stop lines to
provide maximum visibility for drivers
Evaluate adding signal heads (post-mounted)
for increased visibility at the study area
intersection
Evaluate land use signs and additional lane use
markings at the Hobbs Brook Plaza approach to
help guide drivers to their desired lane
Provide additional arrow and left/right turn only
markings on the southbound approach to
account for the visibility issues.
Ensure that all signage at the plaza approach is
not obstructed by vegetation to maximize driver
awareness
Safety
Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
High
Long-Term
High
MassDOT
Medium
Mid-Term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
MassDOT
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Town of
Sturbridge
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Town of
Sturbridge
Low
Short-Term
Medium
Town of
Sturbridge
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
MassDOT
Medium
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT/Town
of Sturbridge
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
MassDOT
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
MassDOT
Medium
Short-Term
Low
Town of
Sturbridge
Route 20 at Fiske Hill Road/Picker Road
Roadway Geometry &
Sight Distance
Roadway Geometry &
Sight Distance
Roadway Geometry &
Sight Distance
Roadway Geometry &
Sight Distance
Signage Issues
Evaluate the traffic impacts of adding an
exclusive eastbound left turn lane
Evaluate the intersection geometry to help
improve sight distance for all approaches
Evaluate the left turn restriction on the Fiske Hill
Road approach and consider restricting the
through movements to Picker Road
Evaluate signal warrant analysis at the
intersection to determine if signal control is
warranted
Evaluate sign locations and the mounted
heights within the splitter islands at the Fiske Hill
Road approach to improve sight distance for
exiting vehicles
Route 20 at Route 49
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Safety Issue
Geometry
Geometry
Geometry
Geometry
Signage Issues
Signage Issues
Traffic Signal
Traffic Signal
Traffic Signal
Traffic Signal
Potential Safety Enhancement
Remove the existing yield sign for the
southbound right turn lane and replace with a
larger yield signs on both sides of the lane
Evaluate the safety impacts, if any, of replacing
the yield control with full stop control.
Consider installing yield control pavement
markings for the off-ramp
Evaluate the benefits of redesigning the
southbound right turn geometry creating an
intersecting angle closer to 90 degrees and
including the operation of the lane as part of the
traffic signal and enforcing a no right turn on red
condition
Replace/add MassDOT standard guide signage
for the Route 49 southbound approach at
appropriate decision points
Evaluate the signal ahead warning signage for
all approaches
Evaluate adding signal heads (post-mount) for
increased visibility at the study area intersection
for all approaches
Evaluate impacts of signal retiming of change
and clearance intervals with dilemma zone
detection to reduce the number of vehicles
being caught in a situation where it may be
difficult for a vehicle to decide to stop or
proceed through the intersection
Consider altering geometry to tighten turns at
the study area intersection as a long term goal
Ensure adding a U-turn option for the eastbound
direction can accommodate all vehicles
Safety
Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Low
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
High
Long-Term
High
MassDOT
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
MassDOT
Low
Short-Term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
MassDOT
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
MassDOT
Medium
Long-Term
High
MassDOT
Medium
Mid-Term
Medium
MassDOT
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Appendix A. RSA Audit Team Contact List Road Safety Audit—Charlton Road (Route 20) Corridor – Sturbridge, MA
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Participating Audit Team Members
Date:
January 5, 2014
Audit Team
Members
Location:
Sturbridge Public Safety Complex, Sturbridge, MA
Phone
Number
508-459-3314
508-929-3887
Agency/ Affiliation
Email Address
Kevin Krasnecky
CMRPC
Alolade Campbell
MassDOT District 3
Traffic Safety
kkrasnecky@cmrpc.org
Alolade.Campbell@state.ma.us
Rick Handfield
MassDOT Projects
Lisa Schletzbaum
MassDOT Traffic Safety Lisa.schletzbaum@state.ma.us
Joe Frawley
MassDOT District 3
Traffic
Joseph.Frawley@state.ma.us
508-929-3864
857-368-9634
508-929-3916
Dan Daniska
CMRPC
Greg Morse
Town of Sturbridge DPW Director
ddaniska@cmrpc.org
gmorse@town.sturbridge.ma.us
508-459-3331
508-347-2515
Thomas Ford
Town of Sturbridge
Chief of Police
tford@town.sturbridge.ma.us
508-347-2518
David Zinther
Town of Sturbridge Fire dzinther@town.sturbridge.ma.us
Chief
Gerald Powers
Walk Bike Worcester
Amy West
Walk Bike Worcester
Alex Lacouture
McMahon Associates
Phil Viveiros
McMahon Associates
Richard.Handfield@state.ma.us
Gerald.powers@charter.net
amy@w-sts.com
alacouture@mcmahonassociates.com
pviveiros@mcmahonassociates.com
508-347-2519
508-868-8268
508-795-0284
508-823-2245
508-823-2245
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Charlton Road at Wendy's Plaza, Sturbridge, MA
4/15/2010-7/16/2014
Crash
Crash Day
Date
m/d/y
Time of Day
1
4/15/10
Thursday
11:01 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Dark - lighted roadway Cloudy
Dry
Over-correcting/over-steering
23
2
5/16/10
Sunday
2:28 PM
Head on
Daylight
Dry
Distracted
21
3
11/27/10 Saturday
4:30 PM
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Dark - lighted roadway
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
59
28
4
1/11/11
Tuesday
6:33 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
21
52
5
1/15/11
5/10/11
6/3/11
Saturday
7:25 PM
7:37 AM
4:27 PM
Angle
Dark - roadway not
lighted
Other
Wet
Other improper action
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
25
21
50
70
28
64
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
6
7
Tuesday
Friday
Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Clear
Road Surface
Type
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Ages
D1
D2
Comments
V1 lost control traveling east. Hit the guard rail on the opposite side of the
road and continued to rotate after the collision. Hit and run.
The operator of V1 was pulling out onto Rt. 20 and couldn't see the
oncoming car and pulled out more causing the crash.
No narrative. From the diagram, it seems that V1 tried to go straight from a
right turn only lane then hit V2, which was turning left.
Based off the Crash Diagram, V1's vision may have been blocked by a
turning car before attempting to proceed onto Rt. 20 WB.
The V1 operator didn't see any vehicles except one pulling into the plaza.
She accelerated to exit and was struck by V2 going EB. Possible black ice
prevented the stop.
V1 turning left onto Rt. 20 struck V2 going EB. Both cars appeared totalled.
Vision obstructed by turning vehicle.
Vision obstructed by trailor driving in front of the vehicle that was hit. Driver
that caused accident left the scene.
V1(motorcycle) traveling EB was struck by V2 turning left onto Rt. 20.
An unkown vehicle in right turn only lane waved V1 to exit Wendy's. V1 then
pulled out and struck V2. Operator of V1 left the scene.
V1 going EB was struck by V2 turning left. V1 fell into the westbound lanes
after the crash.
V1 was in a turn only lane with her turn signal on, but continued straight into
V2 as he was turning left onto Rt. 20.
10/14/11 Friday
4/15/12 Sunday
7:06 AM
4:04 PM
Angle
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Failed to yield right of way
9
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
17
59
64
23
10
5/16/12
Wednesday
12:16 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
17
43
11
5/28/12
Monday
4:43 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
24
30
12
7/14/12
Saturday
11:30 AM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
58
27
13
7/23/12
Monday
2:03 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
57
28 V1 going WB struck V2 turning left onto Rt. 20 WB.
14
10/19/12 Friday
10:07 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Failed to yield right of way
Swerving or avoiding due to wind,
slippery surface, vehicle, object, nonmotorist in roadway, etc.
46
V1 was cut off by an unknown vehicle turning left onto Rt. 20 WB. V1
50 swerved out the way and sideswiped with V2.
15
11/8/12
9:56 AM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Slush
Failed to yield right of way
31
43 Slush from earlier snow storm prevented a stop.
16
11/14/12 Wednesday
7:16 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
43
45 V1 was pulling out onto Rt. 20 WB and was struck by V2
17
11/18/12 Sunday
2:02 PM
Head on
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
75
18
11/25/12 Sunday
6:17 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
23
19
12/3/12
Monday
7:28 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Wet
Inattention
63
20
1/3/13
Thursday
11:55 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
23
21
2/14/13
Thursday
4:40 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
51
22
2/23/13
Saturday
3:11 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
18
62 V1 was turning left onto Rt. 20 WB, struck by V2, who had right of way.
V1 turning left into Wendy's, V2 going EB. Vehicle that was hit must have
been traveling WB based on narrative context, but was written as traveling
49 east, likely a typo.
V1 followed 2-3 other cars pulling onto route 20 when stuck by V2, traveling
EB. V1 driver ejected and badly injured. V2 driver knocked unconscious and
52 drove into Wendy's sign.
Chest pain caused driver to crash into a snow bank (Chest pain not caused
by accident). Driver said he slowed down following the pain, but does not
remember how the crash happened.
V1 was turning onto Rt. 20 WB and did not see V2 traveling EB. V2
17 attempted to swerve out of the way, but could not avoid colliding.
V1's vision obstructed by turning vehicles. V1 was turning onto Rt. 20 WB
73 and was struck by V2.
23
5/27/13
Monday
1:35 PM
Angle
Daylight
Other
Dry
Inattention
76
24
8/30/13
Friday
9:19 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
66
V1's vision obstructed by turning vehicle. V1 was turning onto Rt. 20 WB and
65 was struck by V2.
One car entering parking lot from westbound while another was leaving
27 parking lot to west.
25
10/26/13 Saturday
4:35 PM
Head on
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
47
V2 attempted to make a left turn into Wendy's from WB, but collided ghead
71 on with V1 traveling EB.
26
12/12/13 Thursday
5:46 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Inattention
34
67 V1 going EB was struck by V2 turning left onto Rt. 20 WB.
8
Thursday
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Charlton Road at Wendy's Plaza, Sturbridge, MA
4/15/2010-7/16/2014
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
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Crash Day
Date
m/d/y
Time of Day
Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Road Surface
Type
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Ages
D1
D2
Comments
27
12/29/13 Sunday
1:25 AM
Angle
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Failed to yield right of way
24
The operator of V1 stated that V2 was in the right turning lane with her right
directional activated, the operator of V2 denied this. V2 going EB was struck
56 by V1 turning left onto Rt. 20 WB.
28
5/15/14
Thursday
5:33 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
33
V1 did not see V2 and began to turn onto Rt. 20 WB. V2 was unable to stop
49 in time.
29
5/17/14
Saturday
3:40 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
16
58 V2 was traveling EB and was struck by V1 who was exiting Xtramart.
30
7/16/14
Wednesday
9:37 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Other improper action
34
53 V1 did not see V2 and began to turn onto Rt. 20 WB.
*Courtesy Crash - A term used to describe a crash that occurs subsequent to a non-involved mainline driver who gives the right of way, contrary to the rules of the road, to another driver.
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Sturbridge Police Department and State Police.
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Charlton Road at Wendy's Plaza, Sturbridge, MA
CRASH MONTH
23%
25%
20%
17%
15%
10%
10%
10%
10%
7%
7%
3%
5%
3%
0%
0%
J
10%
F
0%
M
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CRASH DAY OF WEEK
25%
20%
20%
15%
20%
17%
13%
13%
10%
10%
7%
5%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
30%
20%
27%
17%
17%
10%
10%
7%
7%
7%
3%
0%
3%
3%
0%
6AM- 8AM
8AM­
10AM
10AM­
12PM
12PM­ 2PM- 4PM4PM- 6PM6PM- 8PM
2PM
8PM­
10PM
10PM­
12AM
0%
12AM­ 2AM- 4AM4AM- 6AM
2AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
80%
70%
60%
40%
20%
0%
7%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
7%
3%
Rear-end
Crash Data Spreadsheet - Wendy's Plaza.xlsx
Angle
3%
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
3 of 4
10%
0%
Head on
0%
Rear to Rear Unknown
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Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Charlton Road at Wendy's Plaza, Sturbridge, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
80%
17%
Daylight
0%
0%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark ­
Lighted
Roadway
3%
0%
0%
0%
Dark ­
Roadway
not lighted
Dark ­
unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
0%
7%
0%
Other
Blowing
sand, snow
0%
Severe
Crosswinds
Snow
Rain
Cloudy
0%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
0%
0%
Unknown
10%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
17%
Clear
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
66%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
80%
17%
Dry
Wet
0%
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
3%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
30%
26%
21%
20%
10%
0%
14%
9%
12%
9%
9%
0%
15-20
21-29
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40-49
50-59
4 of 4
60-69
70-79
80+
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02/12/2010 - 01/10/2014
Crash
Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
Time of Day
1
2/12/10
4:23 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Driving too fast for conditions
43
18
V1 slowed down to take a left into 200 Charlton Rd. V2 operator was not
paying attention and struck V1.
2
12/21/10 Tuesday
3:50 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Visibility Obstructed
18
59
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Crash
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Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Road Surface
Type
Driver Contributing Code
Type
D1
Ages
D2
D3
Comments
D4
D5
3
6/24/11
Friday
2:44 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Visibility Obstructed
45
62
4
6/27/11
Monday
7:04 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
33
17
V1 was an escort vehicle for a TT (uninvolved). V1 was attempting to help
the TT to turn left out of the driveway of New England Truck Stop. The TT
pulled up next to V1 and obstructed V1's view. V1 was then struck by V2.
V2 was attemtping to make right turn out of the New England Truck Stop
driveway but failed to yield for the oncoming EB traffic on Rt. 20, and was
struck by a motorcycle.
5
8/15/11
Monday
7:19 PM
Rear-end
Dusk
Rain
Wet
Other improper action
32
56
V1 was in the left turn only lane and was struck by V2 from behind.
6
8/21/11
Sunday
5:08 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Inattention
20
40
V1 rear-ended V2 because V1 did not realize that operator of V2 had
stopped before turning onto Rt. 20.
V1 turned left from the left travel lane onto Hall Road and was going to turn
onto the wrong side of roadway of Hall Rd. V1 struck V2 while correcting the
direction to enter the proper entrance to Hall Rd.
7
11/3/11
Thursday
2:24 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Unknown
75
55
8
1/12/12
Thursday
2:38 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Wet
Distracted
43
44
9
2/21/12
Tuesday
2:17 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
21
32
10
4/2/12
Monday
3:15 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Other improper action
84
21
11
5/25/12
Friday
3:06 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
57
43
Traffic came to a sudden stop.
V1 failed to yield to WB traffic while making a left turn. There was a large
volume of traffic at the time of the crash.
12
6/30/12
Saturday
11:12 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
56
54
V1 (TT) pulled out to center of the road to turn left onto Charlton Rd. WB.
V2 (motorcycle) traveling EB was not paying attention and struck V1.
13
7/27/12
Friday
12:32 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Operating defective equiptment
56
14
8/21/12
Tuesday
7:51 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
88
61
15
9/6/12
Thursday
3:04 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
47
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16
10/4/12
Thursday
5:34 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
46
50
17
10/19/12 Friday
4:23 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Driving too fast for conditions
55
42
18
10/25/12 Thursday
7:17 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
58
55
19
1/21/13
Monday
3:49 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Followed too closely
46
20
20
3/17/13
Sunday
3:43 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
41
UNK
21
6/28/13
Friday
2:58 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Driving too fast for conditions
19
31
22
10/4/13
Friday
1:19 PM
Rear-end
Rain
Wet
Followed too closely
25
36
23
11/12/13 Tuesday
9:57 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Dark - roadway not
lighted
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
44
24
12/19/13 Thursday
11:01 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
56
25
1/10/14
2:53 PM
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Daylight
Cloudy
Wet
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
20
Friday
V1 operator was using cell phone and struck V2.
Operator of V2 thought that V1 had entered Rt. 20 and proceeded forward to
check traffic and ended up rear-ending V1.
V1 hit the guardrail due to the vehicle mechanical failure.
V1 was not paying attention and sideswiped V2 on the right hand side.
V1 rear-ended by an unknown vehicle. Hit and run crash.
Operator of V1 thought that V2 had entered Rt. 20 and proceeded forward
ended up rear-ending V2.
V1 stopped to turn left into the Mole Hollow Candles driveway. V2 tried to
stop but slid into the rear of V1.
V1 (WB) failed to yield to the EB traffic while making a left turn onto Hall Rd.
Operator of V2 claims that his foot slipped off the brake and then he rearended V1.
An unknown truck (V2) sideswiped V1 while V1 was attemtping to make a
right turn into New England Truck Stop. Hit and run crash.
39
23
V1 was in the left turn only lane and was struck by V2 from behind.
V1 was traveling WB and stopped suddenly to avoid a collision with a left
turning uninvolved vehicle and was rear-ended by V2 and V3. V1 then
crossed the double yellow line into oncoming traffic. As a result, V4 (EB)
swerved to get out of way of V1 but ended up sideswiping V5 who was
35 traveling in the right EB lane.
V1 struck a deer.
24
*Courtesy Crash - A term used to describe a crash that occurs subsequent to a non-involved mainline driver who gives the right of way, contrary to the rules of the road, to another driver.
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Sturbridge Police Department and State Police.
V1 pulled out from Hall Rd. and was not paying attention to the EB traffic.
V1 drove off the roadway, took down a highway sign and struck an parked UHaul vehicle.
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Hall Road at Charlton Road, Sturbridge, MA
CRASH MONTH
20%
15%
16%
16%
12%
10%
12%
8%
5%
4%
4%
4%
M
A
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4%
8%
8%
N
D
4%
0%
J
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CRASH DAY OF WEEK
40%
32%
30%
20%
24%
16%
16%
10%
0%
4%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
8%
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
60%
44%
40%
20%
0%
8%
6AM- 8AM
0%
8AM­
10AM
8% 8%
10AM­
12PM
16%
8% 4%
0% 0% 4% 0%
12PM­ 2PM- 4PM4PM- 6PM6PM- 8PM
2PM
8PM­
10PM
10PM­
12AM
12AM­ 2AM- 4AM4AM- 6AM
2AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
48%
32%
8%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
8%
Rear-end
Crash Data Spreadsheet - Hall Road.xlsx
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Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
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opposite
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2 of 3
0%
Head on
0%
0%
Rear to Rear Unknown
11/12/2014
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Hall Road at Charlton Road, Sturbridge, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
88%
Daylight
0%
4%
4%
4%
0%
0%
0%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark ­
Lighted
Roadway
Dark ­
Roadway
not lighted
Dark ­
unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
80%
68%
60%
0%
0%
Other
0%
Unknown
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
0%
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
0%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
Cloudy
Clear
0%
20%
Rain
12%
20%
Snow
40%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
80%
72%
60%
40%
28%
20%
0%
Dry
Wet
0%
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
30%
25%
17%
20%
10%
0%
25%
15%
8%
15-20
4%
21-29
Crash Data Spreadsheet - Hall Road.xlsx
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40-49
50-59
3 of 3
60-69
2%
70-79
4%
80+
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Charlton Road (Route 20) and Gifford Road, Sturbridge, MA
4/7/2010 - 7/18/2014
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
1
2
Crash
Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
Wednesday
4/7/10
12/23/10 Thursday
5:10 PM
Manner of Collision
Type
Rear-end
Light Condition
Type
Daylight
Weather
Condition
Type
Clear
Road Surface
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Type
Dry
Followed too closely
4:53 PM
Angle
Dark - roadway not
lighted
Clear
Dry
Time of Day
No Improper Driving
D1
D2
Ages
D3
38
45
56
24
3
4/13/11
Wednesday
5:55 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Followed too closely
43
24
4
5/6/11
Friday
9:19 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
56
44
5
8/3/11
Wednesday
10:38 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
18
69
6
7
8
8/14/11 Sunday
11/23/11 Wednesday
11/23/11 Wednesday
6:10 PM
1:04 PM
3:46 PM
Rear-end
Angle
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Rain
Clear
Cloudy
Wet
Dry
Wet
Inattention
Failed to yield right of way
Failed to yield right of way
41
79
68
17
57
43
9
10
12/10/11 Saturday
12/16/11 Friday
1:18 PM
4:44 PM
Angle
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Visibility Obstructed
Inattention
64
62
39
85
11
12
12/31/11 Saturday
11/25/12 Sunday
12:21 PM
2:12 PM
Angle
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
Clear
Wet
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
No Improper Driving
61
57
57
26
13
5/29/13
Wednesday
9:08 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Driving too fast for conditions
32
39
14
6/2/13
Sunday
2:54 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
31
46
15
6/27/13
Thursday
12:40 PM
Rear-end
16
17
7/18/13 Thursday
11/14/13 Thursday
10:25 PM
12:41 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Daylight
Dark - lighted
roadway
Daylight
Comments
D4
V1 slowed to turn left into gas station and was rear-ended.
V1 was attempting to turn left into gas station, found an opening in traffic and
proceeded to turn across EB lanes. V2 was traveling EB and struck V1 as it
was turning across EB right lane.
Uninvolved vehicle slammed on brakes to turn into gas station. V1 was able
to stop in time but was rear-ended by V2 that was not able to stop in time.
V1 was attempting to take a left turn into gas station and was rear-ended by
V2.
V1 was attempting to take a left turn into gas station and was rear-ended by
V2.
V1 was attempting to take a left turn into gas station and was rear-ended by
V2.
Courtesy crash. V1 exiting gas station.
Courtesy crash. V1 entering gas station.
Courtesy crash, V1 entering gas station. As a result of crash, V2 (traveling
EB) slid off roadway and struck light pole.
Courtesy crash
V1 made an unsafe lane change from the LTL into the RTL where V2 was
traveling.
V1 rear-ended by V2 while stopped waiting to take a left turn from LTL.
Uninvolved vehicle waiting to take a left hand turn into 174 Charlton Rd. V2
was able to stop in time but was rear-ended by V1.
Uninvolved vehicle waiting to take a left hand turn into Alsco Industries. V1
was able to stop in time but was rear-ended by V2.
35
V2 saw V1 approaching quickly and attempted to change lanes, but was
struck in the rear by V1. V1 spun clockwise, crossed into EB lane, and was
29 struck by V3. V1 continued sliding and struck the rear of V4.
45
V2 was stopped due to traffic and was rear-ended by V1.
Courtesy crash, collision pushed V1 (attempting left turn into gas
station)backwards into V3, which then rear-ended V4. V3 and V4 were
46 stopped in the EB lane in heavy traffic.
Rain
Wet
Driving too fast for conditions
28
46
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Inattention
20
83
24
60
30
56
86
27
*Courtesy crash. There was heavy traffic at the time of crash.
V1 did not see V2, who was trying to turn into gas station. Operator of V1
may have been operating under the influence of prescription medicartion.
18
11/30/13 Saturday
1:54 PM
Head on
Daylight
Clear
Dry
19
12/24/13 Tuesday
10:01 AM
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Operating Vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive
manner
Operating Vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive
manner
20
3/19/14
Wednesday
7:39 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
58
47
21
5/15/14
Thursday
2:35 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
73
50
22
7/18/14
Friday
8:45 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Distracted
60
V1 (turning out of Gifford Rd) did not see V2 approaching.
V1 was cut off and turned right sooner than she wanted to avoid collision
with univolved vehicle. V1 entered a ditch before the entrance of 175
Charlton Rd.
*Courtesy Crash - A term used to describe a crash that occurs subsequent to a non-involved mainline driver who gives the right of way, contrary to the rules of the road, to another driver.
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Sturbridge Police Department and State Police.
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Charlton Road (Route 20) and Gifford Road, Sturbridge, MA
CRASH MONTH
25%
23%
23%
N
D
20%
14%
15%
9%
10%
9%
9%
5%
5%
0%
9%
0%
0%
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
0%
0%
S
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CRASH DAY OF WEEK
40%
32%
30%
23%
20%
10%
0%
14%
14%
14%
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
5%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
27%
30%
18%
20%
18%
14%
10%
0%
9%
5%
5%
5%
0%
6AM- 8AM
8AM­
10AM
10AM­
12PM
12PM­ 2PM- 4PM4PM- 6PM6PM- 8PM
2PM
8PM­
10PM
0%
10PM­
12AM
0%
0%
12AM­ 2AM- 4AM4AM- 6AM
2AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
50%
32%
5%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
5%
Rear-end
Crash Data Spreadsheet - Gifford Road.xlsx
Angle
5%
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
2 of 3
5%
Head on
0%
0%
Rear to Rear Unknown
11/12/2014
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Charlton Road (Route 20) and Gifford Road, Sturbridge, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
91%
Daylight
0%
0%
5%
5%
0%
0%
0%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark ­
Lighted
Roadway
Dark ­
Roadway
not lighted
Dark ­
unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
80%
68%
60%
40%
Other
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
Unknown
0%
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
Rain
5%
0%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
0%
Cloudy
Clear
0%
18%
9%
Snow
20%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
80%
73%
60%
40%
27%
20%
0%
Dry
Wet
0%
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
30%
21%
20%
10%
0%
17%
17%
15%
15%
4%
15-20
4%
21-29
Crash Data Spreadsheet - Gifford Road.xlsx
30-39
40-49
50-59
3 of 3
60-69
70-79
6%
80+
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Charlton Road (Route 20) at Hobbs Plaza, Sturbridge, MA
01/22/2010 - 7/14/2014
Crash
Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
Time of Day
1
1/22/10
Friday
9:10 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Wet
Other improper action
30
51
V2 (TT) attempting to turn right on the middle lane (left turn only), V1 on the
right lane did not pay attention of V2's signal, V1 stuck by V2 while turning.
2
1/30/10
Saturday
3:22 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Cloudy
Ice
No Improper Driving
44
38
V2 on the middle lane slide onto V1 due to the ice road surface.
3
3/14/10
Sunday
12:21 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
45
27
4
6/3/10
Thursday
5:22 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Driving too fast for conditions
45
44
5
7/23/10
Friday
6:05 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Followed too closely
25
47
6
8/9/10
Monday
1:43 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Driving too fast for conditions
24
61
7
12/2/10
Thursday
5:18 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
61
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12/5/10
Sunday
6:15 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - roadway not
lighted
Other
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
98
19
9
5/12/11
Thursday
12:33 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Dark - roadway not
lighted
Clear
Dry
Inattention
31
10
6/15/11
Wednesday
10:18 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Other improper action
28
51
11
8/21/11
Sunday
4:54 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Inattention
21
56
12
12/29/11 Thursday
10:48 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
82
51
13
1/26/12
Thursday
4:15 PM
Angle
Dusk
Cloudy
Dry
Driving too fast for conditions
24
30
14
Saturday
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Illness
40
52
25
Sunday
1:57 PM
2:33 PM
Rear-end
15
3/31/12
4/22/12
16
6/23/12
Saturday
7:39 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Operating defective equiptment
56
36
17
7/24/12
Tuesday
8:03 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
57
53
18
8/3/12
Friday
9:56 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
19
9/8/12
Saturday
4:48 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Road Surface
Type
Driver Contributing Code
Type
D1
Ages
D2
V2 failed to change lanes from right to left and stuck V1 from behind, due to
the poor rain visibility.
Rear vehicle unable to stop on wet pavement.
V1 (turck with near max load) did not stop in time stuck the guardrail and
rear ended V2.
Speeding V1 sideswipped without stopping while V2 was slowing at the
intersection.
Both V1 and V2 exiting plaza east, V1 in the middle lane drifted into V2 in the
right lane.
Trailer struck guard rail.
Water bottle fell under rear driver's break pedal.
35
V1 operator oversteer and lost control of the vehicle, crossed 5 lanes stuck
V2 on the EB, V2 then hits the guardrail.
Illness operator.
60 Rear car pushed middle car into front car, due to low brake fluid level.
Truck hit deer.
UNK
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Comments
D3
68
V1 in the middle lane drifted into V2 in the right lane causing V2 to hit guard
rail. V1 and V2 never made contact.
20
9/28/12
Friday
2:15 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
43
20
V2 was in the middle lane, waiting to merge into a turn lane (the middle lane
has green light, but red for turn lane), It was rear ended by V1, and V2 got
pushed into the turning lane and stuck V3. V2 then continued spin crossed
42 the WB lanes and into the antique store parking lot.
21
12/1/12
Saturday
10:29 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Snow
Snow
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
28
37
V1 slow down and lost traction, stuck V2 on the left lane and pushed V2 into
the EB.
22
Saturday
Daylight
Snow
Wet
Driving too fast for conditions
Friday
8:49 AM
11:07 AM
Rear-end
23
2/16/13
3/8/13
Rear-end
Daylight
Snow
Snow
Driving too fast for conditions
32
48
29
24
24
8/14/13
Wednesday
2:52 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
45
28
25
3/12/14
Wednesday
2:34 PM
Angle
Daylight
26
4/11/14
Friday
11:57 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
27
4/11/14
Friday
11:57 PM
28
7/14/14
Monday
5:18 PM
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
50
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
17
Hits debris that an unknown vehicle had dropped.
Single Vehicle Crash
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
24
Hits debris that an unknown vehicle had dropped.
Rear-end
Daylight
Dry
Inattention
40
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Sturbridge Police Department and State Police.
Cloudy
Clear
16
V1 was in the right travel lane attempting to make a U-turn across the left
lane, V2 stuck onto V1.
27
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Charlton Road (Route 20) at Hobbs Plaza, Sturbridge, MA
CRASH MONTH
14%
15%
14%
14%
11%
11%
11%
11%
10%
7%
4%
5%
4%
0%
J
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A
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J
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0%
O
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CRASH DAY OF WEEK
30%
25%
21%
18%
20%
14%
11%
10%
7%
4%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
30%
21%
18%
20%
14%
11%
10%
7%
7%
7%
7%
4%
0%
4%
0%
6AM- 8AM
8AM­
10AM
10AM­
12PM
12PM­ 2PM- 4PM4PM- 6PM6PM- 8PM
2PM
8PM­
10PM
10PM­
12AM
0%
12AM­ 2AM- 4AM4AM- 6AM
2AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
54%
21%
18%
7%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
Rear-end
Crash Data Spreadsheet - Hobbs Plaza.xlsx
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Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
2 of 3
0%
Head on
0%
0%
Rear to Rear Unknown
11/12/2014
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Charlton Road (Route 20) at Hobbs Plaza, Sturbridge, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
80%
75%
60%
40%
14%
20%
0%
Daylight
0%
4%
Dawn
Dusk
7%
Dark ­
Lighted
Roadway
Dark ­
Roadway
not lighted
0%
0%
0%
Dark ­
unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
43%
21%
21%
11%
Other
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
Unknown
4%
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
Snow
Rain
Cloudy
0%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
0%
Clear
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
80%
60%
61%
40%
29%
20%
0%
Dry
Wet
7%
4%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
30%
27%
21%
20%
10%
0%
19%
15%
8%
6%
4%
0%
15-20
21-29
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Crash Data Summary Table
Route 49 at Route 20 (Charlton Road), Sturbridge, MA
02/07/2010 - 05/11/2014
Crash
Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
Time of Day
1
2/7/10
Sunday
11:04 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing Rain
Dry
Followed too closely
23
57
2
3/10/10
Wednesday
8:00 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
42
39
3
5/25/10
Tuesday
9:06 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
23
26
V1 on route 20 ran a red light.
4
6/11/10
Friday
7:41 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
77
23
V2 following too close.
5
7/5/10
Monday
6:25 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
30
19
6
10/11/10 Monday
3:25 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Other
Dry
Followed too closely
39
25
V1 was not paying attention when V2 stopped at red light.
7
10/22/10 Friday
5:49 AM
Rear-end
Dawn
Clear
Dry
Inattention
60
56
V1 slowed to yield to a tractor on route 20.
8
3/28/11
9:49 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
21
45
V1 attempted to merge off of Rte. 49 ramp, did not realize that V2 was still
observing traffic and did not stop in time.
9
12/30/11 Friday
4:44 PM
Rear-end
Dusk
Other
Dry
Other improper action
51
21
Occurred in the left turn lane.
10
3/18/12
Sunday
12:47 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
31
26
11
7/14/12
Saturday
12:57 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
19
19
12
8/11/12
Saturday
2:24 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Wet
Followed too closely
42
24
13
8/11/12
Saturday
12:58 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Visibility Obstructed
83
25
14
8/16/12
Thursday
5:04 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
24
32
15
9/7/12
Friday
5:30 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
45 UNK
16
9/7/12
Friday
9:14 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted
roadway
Clear
Dry
Inattention
68
30
17
9/20/12
Thursday
8:39 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Other improper action
20
27
18
12/1/12
Saturday
1:33 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Snow
Wet
Followed too closely
23
60
V1 sneezed and was unable to stop in time before colliding with V2.
19
12/15/12 Saturday
4:59 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted
roadway
Cloudy
Dry
Followed too closely
26
49
V1 observed traffic was clear and did not noice that V2 was stopped.
20
4/22/13
Monday
6:32 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
56
49
21
5/16/13
Thursday
3:08 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Other
Dry
Inattention
17
52
22
10/5/13
Saturday
12:41 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Followed too closely
47
62
23
11/25/13 Monday
7:50 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
25
25
24
12/19/13 Thursday
12:20 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Wet
Inattention
20
80
V1 was watching traffic on the left to make a turn and did not realize that V2
had stopped.
25
5/11/14
12:37 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Distracted
19
89
Rear driver dropped his water bottle and took eyes off the road to reach it.
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Monday
Sunday
Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Sturbridge Police Department and State Police.
Weather
Condition
Type
Road Surface
Type
Driver Contributing Code
Type
D1
D2
Ages
D3
Comments
D4
Sudden downpour of rain obstructed visibility.
Unknown vehicle that was hit by V1 continued making a left hand u-turn and
drove away.
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Route 49 at Route 20 (Charlton Road), Sturbridge, MA
CRASH MONTH
20%
16%
15%
12%
12%
12%
10%
12%
8%
4%
5%
0%
12%
4%
4%
4%
0%
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30%
20%
24%
20%
20%
16%
12%
10%
0%
Monday
4%
4%
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
28%
30%
20%
10%
0%
16%
4%
6AM- 8AM
12%
16%
12%
4%
8AM­
10AM
10AM­
12PM
4%
12PM­ 2PM- 4PM4PM- 6PM6PM- 8PM
2PM
8PM­
10PM
0% 0% 0%
10PM­
12AM
4%
12AM­ 2AM- 4AM4AM- 6AM
2AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
120%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
96%
4%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
Rear-end
Crash Data Spreadsheet - Route 49.xlsx
Angle
0%
0%
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
2 of 3
0%
Head on
0%
0%
Rear to Rear Unknown
11/12/2014
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Route 49 at Route 20 (Charlton Road), Sturbridge, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
84%
Daylight
4%
4%
8%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark ­
Lighted
Roadway
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dark ­
Roadway
not lighted
Dark ­
unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
64%
0%
Other
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
0%
Unknown
0%
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
4%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
Cloudy
12%
4%
Snow
4%
Rain
12%
Clear
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
84%
16%
Dry
Wet
0%
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
37%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
12%
10%
14%
10%
8%
2%
15-20
21-29
Crash Data Spreadsheet - Route 49.xlsx
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40-49
50-59
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60-69
70-79
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Crash Data Summary Table
Charlton Rd. at Fiske Hill Rd. and Picker Rd., Strubridge, MA
2/8/2010 - 8/26/2014
Crash
Crash Day
Date
m/d/y
Time of Day
1
2/8/10
Monday
12:33 PM
Angle
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3/20/10
4/10/10
7/1/10
8/20/10
10/26/10
11/4/10
4/9/11
5/12/11
Saturday
Saturday
Thursday
Friday
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
Thursday
10:35 PM
1:07 PM
3:12 PM
8:44 AM
8:48 AM
1:28 PM
1:19 PM
11:53 AM
10
11
12
6/2/11
9/16/11
12/9/11
Thursday
Friday
Friday
13
1/13/12
14
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Manner of Collision
Light Condition
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Road Surface
Type
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Ages
D1
D2
Comments
Forced into shoulder by a vehicle that was entering the right lane. Driver lost
control in snow and struck a traffic sign. No contact between vehicles.
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
52
Single Vehicle Crash
Rear-end
Angle
Rear-end
Angle
Angle
Rear-end
Angle
Daylight
Dark - roadway not
lighted
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Rain
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Wet
Dry
Dry
No Improper Driving
Followed too closely
Failed to yield right of way
Other improper action
No Improper Driving
Failed to yield right of way
Followed too closely
Failed to yield right of way
20
28
82
58
30
29
28
77
6:42 PM
3:59 PM
8:19 AM
Angle
Rear-end
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Inattention
Inattention
64
45
63
Friday
11:08 AM
Angle
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Failed to yield right of way
68
2/22/12
Wednesday
12:16 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Other improper action
51
15
16
17
18
19
4/6/12
4/17/12
4/25/12
7/19/12
10/6/12
Friday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
2:02 PM
4:44 PM
8:05 AM
3:36 PM
5:36 PM
Angle
Single Vehicle Crash
Head on
Rear-end
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Cloudy
Failed to yield right of way
Over-correcting/over-steering
Failed to yield right of way
Inattention
Inattention
73
25
26
20
46
20
10/12/12 Friday
10:01 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - roadway not
lighted
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Water
(standing,
moving)
Inattention
28
21
11/16/12 Friday
6:42 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
34
22
12/20/12 Thursday
5:04 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Snow
Failed to yield right of way
57
69 A witness stated that V2 going EB driving too fast.
23
24
25
2/6/13
3/28/13
6/25/13
8:18 PM
8:50 AM
7:56 AM
Head on
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Cloudy
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Made an improper turn
Other improper action
Inattention
33
52
50
26
27
7/19/13 Friday
11/19/13 Tuesday
5:32 PM
2:24 PM
Angle
Head on
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Failed to yield right of way
73
18
28
29
30
31
32
12/21/13
12/24/13
5/7/14
7/25/14
8/26/14
12:07 PM
3:49 PM
5:11 PM
6:11 AM
4:34 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Rear-end
Angle
Single Vehicle Crash
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
No Improper Driving
Inattention
Other improper action
Glare
Failed to yield right of way
44
21
29
49
78
51
38
23 V1 stopped for traffic. V2 can't stop on time and rear-ended V1.
Roll over with entrapment, victim freed by cutting roof off car, transported to
24 hospital by helicopter.
61
V1 was traveling in right lane, cut off by unknown vehicle, werved off the
road, truck street sign, and was stuck in snow bank.
74
69 V1 (traveling WB) was a motorcycle.
Traveled onto median and collided with DOT sign due to glare.
77 V1 (traveling SB) was a motorcycle.
Wednesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Saturday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Tuesday
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Sturbridge Police Department and State Police.
Struck deer.
22
20
30 Operator whose car was rear-ended complained of back pain.
UNK Struck vehicle that failed to yield to right of way. Hit and run
62
31 Rear-ended while slowing for traffic.
60
V1 struck V2 because V1 was unable to move into left lane when V2 entered
58 the roadway without proper caution.
28 V1 stopped twice for traffic and was rear-ended by V2.
30 V1 stopped twice for traffic and was rear-ended by V2.
The operator of V1 stated that he looked at EB traffic and never saw the
41 vehicle in right lane.
The operator of V2 stated she thought V1 was pulling out and took her foot
42 off the brake.
Unknown vehicle was turning left onto Picker Road, V1 was turning left onto
Fiske Hill Road. V2 was traveling east on Rt. 20 and struck V1, who could
37 not see V2 because of the unknown vehicle.
Motorcycle braked too hard while turning and operator was ejected.
49 V1 was looking left to check traffic then rear-ended V2.
45 V1 was looking left to check traffic then rear-ended V2.
23
22 The operator of V1 stated V2 was in his blind spot.
Struck deer
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Charlton Rd. at Fiske Hill Rd. and Picker Rd., Strubridge, MA
CRASH MONTH
20%
16%
15%
9%
10%
5%
13%
13%
6%
6%
6%
9%
9%
O
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6%
3%
3%
0%
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28%
30%
22%
19%
20%
16%
13%
10%
3%
0%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
19% 19% 19%
20%
16%
15%
10%
6%
6%
6%
5%
0%
6%
3%
0%
6AM- 8AM
8AM­
10AM
10AM­
12PM
12PM­ 2PM- 4PM4PM- 6PM6PM- 8PM
2PM
8PM­
10PM
10PM­
12AM
0%
0%
12AM­ 2AM- 4AM4AM- 6AM
2AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
38%
40%
31%
30%
20%
16%
9%
10%
0%
3%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
Rear-end
Crash Data Spreadsheet - Fiske Hill Road.xlsx
Angle
3%
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
2 of 3
0%
Head on
0%
Rear to Rear Unknown
11/12/2014
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Charlton Rd. at Fiske Hill Rd. and Picker Rd., Strubridge, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
84%
Daylight
0%
0%
Dawn
Dusk
9%
6%
Dark ­
Lighted
Roadway
Dark ­
Roadway
not lighted
0%
0%
0%
Dark ­
unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
0%
0%
Other
0%
Unknown
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
0%
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
Rain
0%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
6%
Snow
9%
Cloudy
84%
Clear
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
88%
Dry
6%
3%
0%
Wet
Snow
Ice
3%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
40%
30%
30%
20%
10%
0%
14%
14%
14%
14%
11%
2%
15-20
2%
21-29
Crash Data Spreadsheet - Fiske Hill Road.xlsx
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40-49
50-59
3 of 3
60-69
70-79
80+
11/12/2014