ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
Lincoln Street
City of Worcester
July 29, 2013
Prepared For:
MassDOT Highway Division
Prepared By:
BETA Group, Inc.
Road Safety Audit—Lincoln Street (Route 70)—Worcester, MA
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Table of Contents
Project Data ................................................................................................................................. 1
Background ................................................................................................................................. 2
Project Description ..................................................................................................................... 2
Audit Observations ................................................................................................................... 15
Potential Safety Enhancements ............................................................................................... 20
Summary of Road Safety Audit ............................................................................................... 25
List of Appendices
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Appendix C.
RSA Meeting Agenda
RSA Audit Team Contact List
Detailed Crash Data
List of Figures
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
Location Map – Lincoln Street West...................................................................................... 3
Location Map – Lincoln Street East ....................................................................................... 7
List of Tables
Table 1.
Table 2.
Table 3.
Participating Audit Team Members ....................................................................................... 1
Estimated Time Frame and Costs Breakdown ..................................................................... 20
Potential Safety Enhancement Summary ............................................................................. 26
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Project Data
A Road Safety Audit for Lincoln Street (Route 70) from Mash Avenue to Amesbury Street in the City of
Worcester was held on June 27, 2013 at the St. Joan of Arc Church in Worcester, MA. As indicated in
Table 1, the audit team consisted of representatives from Federal, State, Regional and Local agencies and
included a cross-section of engineering and planning expertise.
Table 1. Participating Audit Team Members
Audit Team Member
Agency/Affiliation
Lisa Schletzbaum
MassDOT Highway Division – Safety Section
Corey O’Connor
MassDOT Highway Division – Safety Section
Sujatha Mohanakrishnan
CMRPC
Dan Daniska
CMRPC
Kevin Krasnecky
CMRPC
Walt Woo
Fay, Spofford & Thorndike
Karin Valentine Goins
WalkBike Worcester
Gerald Powers
WalkBike Worcester
Lisa Juan
MassDOT Highway Division (Intern)
Allyson Wheelwright
MassDOT Highway Division (Intern)
Promise Otaluka
FHWA
Brian Chapman
MassDOT Highway Division – Project Management
Wendy Steinhilber
PBSI/WRTA
Joe Borbone
City of Worcester
Lola Campbell
MassDOT Highway Division – District 3 Traffic
Joe Frawley
MassDOT Highway Division – District 3 Traffic
Greg Lucas
BETA Group, Inc.
Justin Curewitz
BETA Group, Inc.
Donald Bradway
Resident
Mrs. Bradway
* Worcester Police Department did not attend.
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Background
The Federal Highway Administration defines a Road Safety Audit (RSA) as the formal safety examination
of an existing or future road or intersection by an independent, multidisciplinary team. The purpose of an
RSA is to identify potential safety issues and possible opportunities for safety improvements considering
all roadway users. A Road Safety Audit was scheduled for Lincoln Street (Route 70) from Marsh Avenue
to Amesbury Street because the corridor is scheduled for reconstruction, and intersections within the
project limits are identified as high crash locations both on the statewide Top 200 list and within the
Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) region. The reconstruction of Lincoln
Street from Marsh Avenue to Amesbury Street (MassDOT File No. 605055), referred to as Phase II, is
currently funded through the 2015 Central Massachusetts Municipal Planning Organization (CMMPO)
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and seeks to extend improvements completed in 2011 on
Lincoln Street from Dixon Avenue to Marsh Avenue, including the I-290 ramps. The RSA is intended to
identify potential short and long term safety improvements that can be made at the intersections, which can
then be implemented through general maintenance for short term low cost improvements or incorporated
into the Phase II reconstruction project to the greatest extent practicable.
Project Description
Lincoln Street, shown in Figures 1 and 2, is an Urban Minor Arterial under City of Worcester jurisdiction.
Lincoln Street carries Route 70 north from the City’s downtown core through a partial interchange with I290, providing access to large and small retail establishments within the project area. Route 70 departs
Lincoln Street and follows Boylston Street north through part of Shrewsbury towards Boylston and
Clinton. Lincoln Street within the project area follows a general east-west alignment, and continues
southeasterly from the Lincoln Street/Boylston Street intersection towards a full interchange with I-290
and into Shrewsbury.
Boylston Street carries Route 70 north of Lincoln Street and is also functionally classified as an Urban
Minor Arterial. All other intersecting side streets within the study area are classified as local roads. The
intersections and cluster areas included in the audit are discussed in detail below.
Lincoln Street/Beverly Road/Marsh Avenue/Corning Avenue
Lincoln Street at Beverly Road, Lincoln Street at Marsh Avenue, and Lincoln Street at Corning Avenue
are three closely spaced intersections at the western limit of the study area. The intersection of Lincoln
Street at Beverly Road is a signalized intersection with Beverly Road approaching from the north. The
intersections of Lincoln Street with Marsh Avenue and Corning Avenue are both unsignalized
intersections with the side street under STOP sign control. It was noted that Marsh Avenue was
previously signalized along with Beverly Road, but was removed from signal control as part of
improvements completed in 2011.
Lincoln Street in the vicinity of Beverly Road, Marsh Avenue and Corning Avenue provides two lanes in
each direction, with turns accommodated from a lane shared with through vehicles. The traffic signal
provides protected/permissive phasing for the left turn from Lincoln Street eastbound to Beverly Road.
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Location Map Lincoln Street West
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Beverly Road provides a two lane approach at Lincoln Street with marked left and right turn lanes. Marsh
Avenue and Corning Avenue each provide a single lane approach to Lincoln Street. A “Do Not Block
Intersection” sign is located on Lincoln Street westbound in advance of Corning Avenue, with an adjacent
faded stop bar across the westbound lanes.
Lincoln Street westbound at Beverly Road
Sidewalks are provided along both sides of Lincoln Street in the vicinity of Beverly Road, Marsh Avenue
and Corning Avenue, and along both sides of Beverly Road north of Lincoln Street. A crosswalk is
provided across Lincoln Street west of Beverly Road, and pedestrian pushbuttons activate an exclusive
pedestrian phase. Traffic operations and the crash history of the area are significantly impacted by the
adjacent commercial businesses, which include a Gulf gas station with convenience store on the northeast
corner of the Lincoln Street/Beverly Street intersection, Crown Fried Chicken restaurant on the south side
of Lincoln Street across from Beverly Road, and an oil change facility, bank and auto service center on
the south side of Lincoln Street near Marsh Avenue.
Crash data based on the Worcester Police Department crash reports submitted to the RMV and
summarized by MassDOT show 37 crashes occurred for the three year period from 2010 through 2012. A
crash data summary and a collision diagram are included in the Appendix. The most prevalent crash type
were angle crashes, comprising 41% of total crashes. The majority of angle crashes involved vehicles
entering or exiting businesses along Lincoln Street, including eight entering or exiting the Gulf station.
Three crashes involved vehicles turning left from Lincoln Street eastbound to Beverly Road, which may
indicate vehicles taking chances on unacceptable gaps during permissive operation. Several crashes at the
intersection were cited as courtesy crashes, which are common on four-lane roadways. The term
references the courtesy shown by a mainline driver who stops to give the right-of-way to a turning or
entering vehicle, contrary to the rules of the road.
Rear-end crashes were also common in the area, with five eastbound and eight westbound crashes of this
type. Rear-end crashes may be related to sun glare on the east-west Lincoln Street corridor, but may also
be the result of varying levels of adherence to yellow and red clearance intervals. Four sideswipe crashes
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occurred in the vicinity of Beverly Road, with three eastbound and one westbound. Two of the eastbound
sideswipe crashes and five crashes overall were attributed to or related to road construction.
The segment of Lincoln Street from Bates Avenue to Corning Avenue ranks 33rd on MassDOT’s
statewide list of Top Crash Intersections from 2008 to 2010. The MassDOT ranking is based on the
number and severity of crashes in MassDOT’s database which can be georeferenced to a cluster area
around the intersection, which is why it includes multiple side street intersections. This cluster area
experienced 72 crashes in the three year period, with 21 of the 72 crashes involving an injury. The
ranking is based on a weighted system which calculates the Equivalent Property Damage Only (EPDO)
rating of the intersection. Fatal crashes are weighted 10 times and injury crashes are weighted 5 times.
There were no fatal crashes in the area in the study period.
Lincoln Street/Goldthwaite Road/Trinity Avenue
Lincoln Street, Goldthwaite Road and Trinity Avenue form an offset 4-legged intersection under traffic
signal control, with Goldthwaite Road approaching from the north and Trinity Avenue approaching from
the south. The offset nature of the two side streets creates a wide intersection for approaching Lincoln
Street traffic, and the placement of existing mast arms between the two side streets may mistakenly
indicate to drivers that the side street on their right, after the mast arm, is not part of the signalized
control.
Lincoln Street eastbound at Goldthwaite Road
Lincoln Street continues to provide two lanes in each direction in this area, with turns accommodated
from a lane shared with through vehicles. Goldthwaite Road provides a left turn lane and a right turn lane
at Lincoln Street, while Trinity Avenue provides a single lane approach. The traffic signal provides
protected/permissive phasing for the left turn from Lincoln Street eastbound to Goldthwaite Road. Traffic
operations and the crash history of the area are significantly impacted by the adjacent commercial
businesses, which include a Shell gas station with convenience store on the northwest corner and a
Walgreens on the northeast corner of the of the Lincoln Street/Goldthwaite Road intersection, a Taco Bell
on the south side of Lincoln Street opposite Goldthwaite Road, and a CVS on the south side of Lincoln
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Street east of Trinity Avenue. It was noted that the Walgreens driveway onto Lincoln Street is restricted
to right turns in and out, since it was constructed after the City enacted more stringent access regulations.
Left turns to and from Walgreens must enter and exit via Goldthwaite Road.
Sidewalks are provided along both sides of Lincoln Street and along both sides of Goldthwaite Road and
Trinity Avenue departing the intersection. Crosswalks are provided across both side street approaches and
across Lincoln Street on the outside legs of the intersection. A pushbutton activated exclusive pedestrian
phase is provided.
Crash data based on the Worcester Police Department crash reports submitted to the RMV and
summarized by MassDOT show 34 crashes occurred for the three year period from 2010 through 2012. A
crash data summary and a collision diagram are included in the Appendix. The intersection is identified as
a high crash location within the CMRPC region. Half of all crashes were angle crashes, twelve of which
involved vehicles entering or exiting adjacent businesses. Seven crashes involved vehicles entering or
exiting the CVS, with five of the seven occurring between a vehicle turning left out of CVS and an
eastbound through vehicle. Three crashes occurred between a vehicle turning left from Goldthwaite Road
and a westbound through vehicle, which may indicate that clearance times for Lincoln Street are
inadequate.
The crash history of the intersection exhibits trends that are common along the corridor. Seven crashes at
the intersection were identified as courtesy crashes. Four crashes were related to construction in the area.
Ten rear-end crashes occurred at the intersection, with six eastbound and four westbound. Two sideswipe
crashes occurred, one eastbound and one southbound on Goldthwaite Road.
Lincoln Street/Lincoln Plaza/Country Club Boulevard
The next cluster of intersections traveling eastbound includes the two signalized driveways to Lincoln
Plaza on the south side of Lincoln Street, and a signalized intersection with Country Club Boulevard
which approaches from the north. Country Club Boulevard provides access to retail developments which
includes Kohl’s, Bob’s Discount Furniture and Savers, while Lincoln Plaza includes Target, Lowe’s and
Stop and Shop as major tenants. Country Club Boulevard also provides the primary access to a
development of condominiums and apartments.
The western intersection of Lincoln Street and Lincoln Plaza is a signalized intersection with Lincoln
Street providing two through lanes in each direction and an exclusive left turn lane westbound. The
Lincoln Plaza driveway approach provides two lanes, with a left turn lane and a shared left and right turn
lane. It was suggested that existing detection may not be working in the right lane due to long wait times
on the day of the audit. Sidewalks are provided along both sides of Lincoln Street and along the east side
of the Lincoln Plaza driveway. Crosswalks are provided across the west leg of Lincoln Street and the
Lincoln Plaza leg, and an exclusive pedestrian phase is activated by pedestrian pushbutton.
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Location Map Lincoln Street East
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Lincoln Street eastbound at Lincoln Plaza west driveway
Lincoln Street eastbound continues to provide two through lanes, with an exclusive left turn lane at
Country Club Boulevard. Lincoln Street westbound provides two through lanes and a dedicated right turn
lane, while the Country Club Boulevard approach provides two left turn lanes and a right turn lane.
Sidewalks are provided across both sides of Lincoln Street and Country Club Boulevard, although it was
noted that the downhill grade of Country Club Boulevard may present challenges to wheelchair-bound
pedestrians. Crosswalks are provided across the Country Club Boulevard leg and the eastern Lincoln
Street leg. An exclusive pedestrian phase is activated by pedestrian pushbutton. A stairway on the south
side of Lincoln Street opposite Country Club Boulevard provides pedestrian access to Lincoln Plaza,
although it was noted that the stairwell is located on the opposite side of the intersection from the
crosswalk across Lincoln Street.
Lincoln Street westbound at Country Club Boulevard
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The eastern intersection of Lincoln Street and Lincoln Plaza is a signalized intersection with Lincoln
Street providing three eastbound through lanes, with right turns to the plaza accommodated from a shared
right lane. Lincoln Street westbound provides two through lanes and two left turn lanes. The Lincoln
Plaza approach provides a three lane approach, with two left turn lanes and a right turn lane. The three
eastbound through lanes drop to two lanes just east of the plaza driveway, with minimal lane merge
signage. Sidewalks are provided along both sides of Lincoln Street and along both sides of the Lincoln
Plaza driveway. Crosswalks are provided across the south and east legs of the intersection, and an
exclusive pedestrian phase is activated by pedestrian pushbutton.
Lincoln Street eastbound at Lincoln Plaza east driveway
The existing traffic signals from Beverly Road west to the intersection at the eastern driveway of Lincoln
Plaza were noted to be hardwire interconnected and coordinated. Audit participants suggested that
coordination may not be working as intended.
Crash data based on the Worcester Police Department crash reports submitted to the RMV and
summarized by MassDOT show 49 crashes occurred for the three intersections combined during the three
year period from 2010 through 2012. A crash data summary and a collision diagram are included in the
Appendix. The most prevalent crash type were rear-end crashes, comprising 45% of all crashes. Ten rearend crashes occurred eastbound, eight westbound and one southbound on Country Club Boulevard. 29%
of the crashes were angle crashes, with five occurring between an eastbound through vehicle and a
vehicle departing the western Lincoln Plaza driveway. Six angle crashes occurred between a westbound
through vehicle and a vehicle turning left from Country Club Boulevard. Angle crashes between vehicles
at signalized intersections can indicate issues related to clearance times, but can also be an indicator of
aggressive behavior due to driver frustration. The signal heads facing westbound traffic show a green
arrow during a right turn overlap phase with the Country Club Boulevard approach, and the descriptions
of crashes at this location indicate that westbound drivers may be confused and assume that the
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westbound through movement has a green indication. Sun glare may also be an issue contributing to
crashes involving Lincoln Street through traffic.
Eight sideswipe crashes occurred at the intersections, including three eastbound, four westbound and one
turning left from Lincoln Street westbound to Lincoln Plaza. Pavement markings are somewhat faded in
the area, which may be a contributing factor in sideswipe crashes. The close proximity of the three
intersections may result in weaving movements, which can also contribute to sideswipe crashes. Two
pedestrian crashes occurred at the intersection; one was a pedestrian in the road who was not visible
because of sun glare, the second was a pedestrian in a wheelchair in the crosswalk.
The intersection of Lincoln Street at Country Club Boulevard ranks 143rd on MassDOT’s statewide list of
Top Crash Intersections from 2008 to 2010. The MassDOT ranking is based on the number and severity
of crashes in MassDOT’s database which can be georeferenced to a cluster area around the intersection,
which may include crashes at adjacent intersections. This cluster area experienced 55 crashes in the three
year period, with 13 of the 55 crashes involving an injury. The ranking is based on a weighted system
which calculates the Equivalent Property Damage Only (EPDO) rating of the intersection. Fatal crashes
are weighted 10 times and injury crashes are weighted 5 times. There were no fatal crashes in the area in
the study period.
Lincoln Street/Tyler Prentice Road
Lincoln Street has an unsignalized intersection with Tyler Prentice Road approximately 600 feet east of
the eastern intersection of Lincoln Street and Lincoln Plaza. Lincoln Street is median-divided in this area,
with breaks in the median at a McDonald’s restaurant on the north side of the road and at Tyler Prentice
Road. A worn area in the median is utilized as an access point to an Auto Zone store on the north side of
Lincoln Street.
Lincoln Street eastbound at Tyler Prentice Road
Pavement markings are generally faded along this segment of Lincoln Street, making it difficult for
drivers to determine lane assignments. Lincoln Street eastbound transitions from three lanes to two east of
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Lincoln Plaza, but then widens to provide a left turn pocket to access St. Joan of Arc church east of Tyler
Prentice Road. Lincoln Street westbound provides two through lanes, but widens west of Tyler Prentice
Road to accommodate the dual left turn lanes at Lincoln Plaza. Tyler Prentice Road has faded pavement
markings indicating separate left and right turn lanes.
Sidewalks are provided along both sides of Lincoln Street and a crosswalk is provided across the Tyler
Prentice Road approach. A signalized crosswalk across Lincoln Street is located approximately 150 feet
east of Tyler Prentice Road at St. Joan of Arc church.
Crash data based on the Worcester Police Department crash reports submitted to the RMV and
summarized by MassDOT show 18 crashes occurred in the area for the three year period from 2010
through 2012. A crash data summary and a collision diagram are included in the Appendix. The
intersection is identified as a high crash location in the CMRPC region. 44% of all crashes were angle
crashes, with most angle crashes involving vehicles entering or exiting adjacent businesses. Five crashes
involved vehicles turning left to McDonalds from Lincoln Street eastbound. One rear-end crash in the
median and two sideswipe crashes traveling eastbound may also be the result of drivers turning or waiting
to turn into McDonald’s. Five crashes involved vehicles entering or exiting Auto Zone. Two crashes
involved vehicles entering or exiting the right-in/right-out access to the eastern end of the Lincoln Plaza
development.
There were four total sideswipe crashes eastbound, including the two already discussed near the
McDonald’s driveway. Sideswipe crashes may be the result of faded pavement markings, which provide
little lane definition. One pedestrian fatality occurred near Tyler Prentice Road, in which a pedestrian was
struck by a driver who may have been distracted.
Lincoln Street/Oriol Drive/Pasadena Parkway
Lincoln Street and Oriol Drive form an unsignalized intersection approximately 750 feet east of Tyler
Prentice Road, with Oriol Drive approaching from the south. Pasadena Parkway intersects Lincoln Street
from the north just west of Oriol Drive. Median breaks at each side street allow left turns from Lincoln
Street to each street, but a short median segment between the two roadways prohibits a direct crossing
without first turning onto Lincoln Street.
Lincoln Street eastbound at Oriol Drive
Lincoln Street westbound at Pasadena Pkwy
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Lincoln Street provides two lanes in each direction in this segment, although pavement markings are
faded to the point of being indistinguishable. Oriol Drive provides a single lane approach. Pasadena
Parkway has a short center median dividing its approach and departure lanes, and a small triangular island
divides the left and right turn movements approaching Lincoln Street. Sidewalks are provided along both
sides of Lincoln Street in the area and along both sides of Oriol Drive departing Lincoln Street. A
crosswalk is provided across Oriol Drive. It was noted that no crosswalk is provided across Pasadena
Parkway and no median cutout is provided for pedestrian passage; wheelchair bound pedestrians must
encroach on the Lincoln Street westbound roadway to cross Pasadena Parkway. No crosswalks are
provided across Lincoln Street in the area.
Crash data based on the Worcester Police Department crash reports submitted to the RMV and
summarized by MassDOT show 14 crashes occurred in the area for the three year period from 2010
through 2012. A crash data summary and a collision diagram are included in the Appendix. Of particular
note are five rear-end crashes approaching Oriol Drive on Lincoln Street eastbound. Oriol Drive is located
on a downhill grade going eastbound, and drivers may not be able to stop in time for a vehicle stopped to
turn to Oriol Drive. One of the five rear-end crashes was weather related, while another was a courtesy
crash. Three angle crashes involved vehicles exiting Oriol Drive, one of which was identified as a
courtesy crash. Two crashes in the area involved pedestrians. One crash involved a pedestrian in the road
who admitted to not paying attention, while the other was a courtesy crash in which one vehicle stopped
to let two pedestrians cross, who were then struck by another vehicle traveling in the same direction.
Lincoln Street/Boylston Street/Benson Avenue
Lincoln Street and Boylston Street form a Y-shaped intersection under traffic signal control. Benson
Street is a minor side street not under signal control which intersects Lincoln Street at its intersection with
Boylston Street. As previously discussed, Route 70 follows Lincoln Street west of the intersection and
follows Boylston Street north of the intersection.
Lincoln Street westbound at Boylston Street
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Lincoln Street eastbound widens on its approach to Boylston Street and intends to provide two through
lanes to Boylston Street, with one wide lane sweeping to the right to continue on Lincoln Street, which
provides two through lanes east of Boylston Street. Faded to nonexistent pavement markings and lack of
lane designation signage make lane assignments difficult to determine for drivers unfamiliar with the
area. Lincoln Street westbound provides two through lanes which continue through the intersection, with
right turns to Boylston Street northbound separated by a large concrete island. Several islands provide
definition of specific movements allowed within the intersection. Boylston Street southbound provides
two through lanes to Lincoln Street westbound, and a left turn lane to Lincoln Street eastbound.
Continuous sidewalks are provided along the south edge of Lincoln Street through the intersection, and
along the north edge of Lincoln Street and Boylston Street. A sidewalk extends along the east side of
Boylston Street north of the intersection. Crosswalks are provided across all three legs of the intersection,
with an exclusive pedestrian phase activated by pedestrian pushbutton. Crosswalks are provided across
the Lincoln Street eastbound lane and across the right turn lane from Lincoln Street to Boylston Street
northbound, but are uncontrolled. An unsignalized crosswalk is also provided on Lincoln Street
approximately 270 feet in advance of the stop line at Boylston Street. Sidewalks in the area are generally
in poor condition, and the prevalence of curb cuts and parking areas provides little definition of the
sidewalk area.
Crash data based on the Worcester Police Department crash reports submitted to the RMV and
summarized by MassDOT show 23 crashes occurred at the intersection for the three year period from
2010 through 2012. A crash data summary and a collision diagram are included in the Appendix. The
intersection is identified as a high crash location in the CMRPC region. The most prevalent crash type
were rear-end crashes, comprising 52% of total crashes. Five rear-end crashes occurred eastbound, one
occurred eastbound departing the intersection, two occurred southbound, one northbound and one
southbound turning left onto Lincoln Street. Six sideswipe crashes occurred at the intersection – four
eastbound and two southbound. Sideswipe and rear-end crashes can both be attributed to the general lack
of pavement markings, lane definition, and established yield control at merge points. Rear-end crashes
can also be attributed to the older signal equipment at the intersection, which includes substandard 8”
signal lenses. One southbound crash involved a parked car, and it should be noted that although parking is
allowed along the Boylston Street to Lincoln Street westbound roadway, the parking lane and limits of
parking are largely undefined.
Lincoln Street/Amesbury Street
Lincoln Street and Amesbury Street form an unsignalized intersection at the eastern limit of the proposed
reconstruction project. Amesbury Street is a one-way street approaching Lincoln Street approximately
300 feet west of the signalized intersection of Lincoln Street and Plantation Street. The segment of
Lincoln Street between Boylston Street and Plantation Street provides two lanes in each direction and is
median divided, with median cutouts at side streets and major driveways. A sidewalk is provided along
the south side of Lincoln Street through this segment, with no mid-block crosswalks between Boylston
Street and Plantation Street. The north side of Lincoln Street is dominated by larger industrial-style
facilities, while the south side is residential.
Crash data based on the Worcester Police Department crash reports submitted to the RMV and
summarized by MassDOT show three crashes occurred at the intersection for the three year period from
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2010 through 2012. A crash data summary and a collision diagram are included in the Appendix. One
crash was an eastbound sideswipe approaching Amesbury Street, while the other two are rear-end crashes
east of Amesbury Street that may be related to traffic queued from Plantation Street. One of the two rearend crashes occurred on wet pavement, while the second involved a distracted driver error.
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Audit Observations
Following a brief introduction to the RSA process and a summary of existing geometry and crash
information, the audit participants were asked to discuss safety issues along the corridor and at each of the
intersections. Audit participants viewed a video recording of the corridor, and subsequently offered
observations on safety issues. A summary of those major safety considerations is as follows:
Lincoln Street Corridor
Audit participants began by discussing issues that are common to all intersections or relate to the corridor
as a whole.
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Pavement Markings – The lack of pavement markings delineating lanes along Lincoln Street,
especially east of Country Club Boulevard, was noted as a safety issue. The history of sideswipe
crashes is likely related to the lack of lane delineation.
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Traffic Signals – A number of issues were identified that relate to the existing traffic signals. While
some issues refer to a specific location, all locations should be reviewed for compliance with current
standards.
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Signal heads are not centered over travel lanes. This was specifically discussed for the
signals facing Lincoln Street westbound traffic at Country Club Boulevard. This can
contribute to confusion over signal indications at this intersection, which may be a factor
in angle crashes involving westbound vehicles.
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Signals are not clearly visible due to lack of back plates and sun glare. Sun glare was
noted as a factor in crashes at several intersections along the corridor.
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Equipment is generally older equipment, including 8” signal lenses for green indications
at Boylston Street.
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Detection may not be working at the western Lincoln Plaza intersection. Inefficiencies in
detection system-wide may increase driver frustration, which may increase the likelihood
of clearance violations.
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Clearance Intervals – The history of rear-end crashes along the corridor may be an indication of
inadequate clearance intervals at signalized locations.
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Bus Operation – It was noted that buses stop at multiple locations along the corridor, and are known
to shift lanes quickly in order to make a left turn after a stop on the right side of the roadway. This
was not directly cited as a crash factor, but could result in unexpected lane switching for other
vehicles which can increase the likelihood of sideswipe crashes.
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Pedestrian Accommodations – A number of issues related to pedestrian access and accommodation
were noted.
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Pedestrians are known to cross Lincoln Street in areas where no crosswalk is provided.
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Sidewalk clearance is limited in some areas due to overgrown vegetation, fences, utility
poles, signs and adjacent landscaping features.
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Sidewalks are poorly defined in the eastern end of the corridor due to frequent driveways
and curb cuts.
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Sidewalk surfaces are uneven with steep grade changes, cracks, broken pavement, and
heaved concrete expansion joints, presenting significant challenges to wheelchair-bound
pedestrians.
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ADA compliant wheelchair ramps are not consistently provided along the corridor, and
some ramps are aligned to require wheelchair-bound pedestrians to ride immediately
adjacent to Lincoln Street traffic, or to encroach on incoming traffic to avoid inaccessible
islands.
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Pushbuttons are not consistently accessible, and concrete foundations and pole bases
prevent wheelchair-bound pedestrians from reaching buttons mounted on existing strain
poles and mast arms.
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Walk and Flashing Don’t Walk intervals may not be adequate for pedestrian crossings
along the corridor. This was specifically noted at the Country Club Road intersection.
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No pedestrian accommodation is provided across the Dunkin’ Donuts driveway, which
connects to the right-in/right-out easternmost driveway to Lincoln Plaza.
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Pavement Condition – Rutting and settlement of the pavement is evident along the entire corridor,
especially at locations of underground structures.
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Signage – A number of issues related to signage were noted along the corridor.
o
Street name signs are undersized and are not clearly visible for approaching traffic.
o
Lane designation signage is not provided along the corridor, and lane merge signage is
inadequate on Lincoln Street east of the eastern Lincoln Plaza driveway.
o
Parking signage indicating limits of allowed parking is inadequate.

Access Management – A significant number of crashes along the corridor are the result of vehicles
entering and exiting the adjacent businesses.
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Bicycle Accommodation – Accommodation is not provided for bicycles along the corridor.
Shoulders, where provided, are of an inadequate width for accommodation.
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Traffic Congestion/Driver Frustration – Congestion along the corridor during peak periods may be a
motivating factor in drivers taking chances on unacceptable gaps. Congestion may also contribute to a
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driver’s perceived need to show courtesy to turning or entering traffic, which may result in courtesy
crashes.

U-Turns – A crash occurred at the eastern driveway to Lincoln Plaza between a westbound u-turning
vehicle and a vehicle turning right out of the plaza. It was noted that this indicates the need for review
of existing U-turn restrictions corridor wide.
Lincoln Street/Beverly Road/Marsh Avenue/Corning Avenue

Signage –The left turn from Lincoln Street eastbound to Beverly Road operates under
protected/permissive phasing. A “Left Turn Yield on Green Ball” sign is not provided on the mast
arm facing eastbound traffic. Confusion over the left turn operation may be a factor in the three
crashes involving left turns to Beverly Road.

Westbound Stop Line – Queued traffic from Beverly Road is the likely reason why a “Do Not Block
Intersection” sign was posted on the westbound approach at Corning Avenue. The stop line installed
at this stop location was likely intended to relate the desire for vehicles to stop in advance of the side
street when queues are present. This creates a safety issue and potential driver confusion because
vehicles are not required to stop on this approach; therefore, a stop line is inappropriate at this
location.
Lincoln Street/Goldthwaite Road/Trinity Avenue

Length of Intersection – It was suggested that the intersection limits are not well delineated. Vehicles
traveling eastbound may not realize that Trinity Avenue is part of the signalized intersection, and
vehicles traveling westbound may have the same challenge with Goldthwaite Road. It was noted that
mast arms provide safer operation when located at the far edge of the intersection, not within the
intersection as currently constructed. Poor intersection delineation may be a factor in the crash history
of the intersection.
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Clearance Intervals – Clearance intervals were identified as an area-wide concern, but are of
particular concern at this location due to the length of the intersection. Clearance intervals must be
calculated so that an eastbound vehicle can travel the entire distance and clear Trinity Avenue, and so
that a westbound vehicle can clear Goldthwaite Road. This may be a factor in angle crashes at both
intersecting streets.
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Mast Arm Location – The short distance between the eastbound stop line and the signal mast arm was
noted as a potential safety issue. While it appears that the minimum required distance of 40 feet is
met, providing additional horizontal distance would increase visibility of signal heads for drivers at
the stop line.
Lincoln Street/Lincoln Plaza/Country Club Boulevard

Pedestrian Paths – Pedestrian paths were discussed for the corridor as a whole, but were specifically
discussed at Country Club Boulevard due to its central location between housing to the north and
retail establishments on both sides of Lincoln Street. A bus stop is located on the northwest corner of
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the intersection and a stairway to Lincoln Plaza is located on the southwest corner, but the existing
crosswalk across Lincoln Street is located on the east leg of the intersection. It was suggested that
pedestrians are more likely to cross the west leg, despite the lack of a marked crosswalk.

Traffic Signals – As previously noted, the signal heads facing Lincoln Street westbound traffic pose a
safety concern. Three signal heads are provided for this approach, with two for the through
movements and one on the right which provides a green right arrow for right turning vehicles.
Through vehicles may see the green right arrow provided during the overlap phase with the Country
Club Boulevard green and assume it is a green indication for the through movement, travel straight
through the intersection conflicting with vehicles exiting Country Club Boulevard. The six angle
crashes which occurred between a Lincoln Street westbound vehicle and a vehicle departing Country
Club Boulevard were all the result of a vehicle running the red light on Lincoln Street, and one report
specifically noted that the driver mistook the green right arrow for the through movement green.

Visibility – A rock outcropping on the northeast corner of the intersection may impact visibility for
westbound right turning vehicles.

Lane Merge – The lack of proper pavement markings and lane merge signs east of the eastern Lincoln
Plaza driveway was noted as a safety concern.

Signage – A “No Turn on Red” sign is not provided for the Lincoln Plaza eastern exit, which can
create conflicts with pedestrians.
Lincoln Street/Tyler Prentice Road
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Left Turns – Left turns to McDonald’s and AutoZone significantly impact the crash history of the
intersection. Vehicles turning left must turn across three lanes of traffic, which is challenging during
peak periods and may cause drivers to take chances on unacceptable gaps. One of the five crashes
was a courtesy crash, which as noted is common with left turns on multi-lane roadways. Rear-end and
sideswipe crashes in the area can be the result of queued vehicles waiting to turn left. Audit
participants suggested that vehicles wait in the median or queue into the travel lane when waiting to
enter McDonald’s, which suggests the need for additional storage or a dedicated left turn lane.

Pedestrian Paths – The lack of crosswalks in the vicinity of Tyler Prentice Road was noted as a safety
issue. Retail businesses including restaurants on both sides of the roadway may attract pedestrians
who do not wish to walk out of their way to the signalized crossing to the west at the eastern Lincoln
Plaza driveway, or to the east to the signalized crossing at St. Joan of Arc church.
Lincoln Street/Oriol Drive/Pasadena Parkway
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Pedestrian Accommodation – The lack of an ADA accessible path across the medians on the
Pasadena Parkway approach requires a wheelchair-bound pedestrian to encroach on the Lincoln
Street roadway.
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Roadway Grade/Speed – These two issues are related because vehicle speeds increase traveling
downhill approaching Oriol Drive. This may be a factor in the history of rear-end crashes at this
location, where a trailing vehicle does not have time to stop for a turning vehicle.
Lincoln Street/Boylston Street/Benson Avenue

Signage – The lack of lane designation signage was noted as a corridor-wide issue, but is of specific
interest at this location where a driver in one of the Lincoln Street eastbound approach lanes may not
know which lane to be in to continue on Route 70 (Boylston Street) or on Lincoln Street eastbound.
Sideswipe crashes on the eastbound approach may be the result of abrupt lane changes.

Signage – A crosswalk warning sign facing eastbound traffic in advance of the unsignalized
crosswalk west of Boylston Street has a 30 mph supplemental plaque, which is inappropriate.

Pedestrian Accommodations – The lack of sidewalk on Benson Avenue and the limited pedestrian
clear path in and around the intersection were noted as safety concerns.
Lincoln Street/Amesbury Street
No safety issues were specifically identified at this intersection, but poor pavement conditions and faded
pavement markings may have factored into all three crashes at this location. Corridor-wide improvements
should be extended past Amesbury Street to address these issues.
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Potential Safety Enhancements
After viewing the video recording of the corridor, audit participants were asked to discuss the safety
issues and consider improvements. Audit participants were encouraged to consider both short and long
term improvements for each issue. 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
Costs
Low
Mid-term
1–3 years
Medium
Long-term
>3 years
High
<$10,000
$10,000–$50,000
>$50,000
The following improvements were suggested by audit participants to improve safety issues along the
corridor and at specific intersections along the corridor.
Lincoln Street Corridor
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Reapply pavement markings. This is a short-term, medium cost improvement that should be done
immediately for the entire corridor. New pavement markings will also be included as part of the
future Phase II reconstruction project.
Provide new signal equipment at all existing signalized intersections within the project limits. Signal
reconstruction at each location will include a full upgrade with modern signal equipment. Signal head
locations should be reviewed to ensure that they conform to MassDOT standards and are in the
preferred location according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for safety.
This is a mid-term, high cost improvement assumed to be included in the Phase II project.
Include backplates on all overhead-mounted signal heads. This will increase visibility of overhead
signals for approaching vehicles, and help protect against sun glare. This is a mid-term, medium cost
improvement assumed to be included in the Phase II project.
Study clearance times at all existing signalized intersections within the project limits. The existing
yellow and all red clearance times should be determined from the existing traffic signal controller and
compared to minimum requirements calculated based on the latest MassDOT guidance. If existing
clearance times are insufficient, clearance times should be increased accordingly. This change in
clearance times could reduce the number of rear-end crashes occurring at the intersections. This is a
short-term, low cost improvement that should be done in advance of planned improvements.
Clearance times for the proposed geometry should also be calculated according to MassDOT
standards as part of proposed improvements.
Study existing detection and repair or replace malfunctioning equipment. The City should review
both vehicle detection and pedestrian pushbuttons to ensure proper operation. This is a short-term,
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potentially medium cost improvement that would identify and correct existing deficiencies. This may
reduce red light violations and reduce driver frustration by correcting inefficiencies.
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Consider bus operations and locations of bus stops along the corridor. The City should work with
Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) to accommodate bus operations along the corridor.
This may include widening the road to provide bus turnouts to avoid having a bus block a travel lane
when stopped.
Consider pedestrian desire lines along the corridor, and provide accommodations that effectively meet
those desire lines. This should be considered as part of the ongoing design process for the Phase II
project. If medians are located in areas where pedestrians cross but adequate crossing
accommodations cannot be provided, median fences or barriers should be considered to discourage
unprotected crossings.
Trim vegetation that encroaches on existing sidewalks. This is a short-term, low cost improvement.
Provide adequate pedestrian clear zones, and locate utility poles, hydrants, signs and other
obstructions to maximize clear zone width. This is a mid-term, high cost improvement assumed to be
included in the Phase II project.
Provide ADA compliant wheelchair ramps with detectable warning panels at all crossings along the
corridor. This is a mid-term, high cost improvement assumed to be included in the Phase II project.
Provide ADA compliant pedestrian pushbuttons in conjunction with signal upgrades. Pushbutton
height and the horizontal reach required shall meet the ADA compliance standard. This is a mid-term
improvement assumed to be included in the Phase II project.
Consider motion-activated pedestrian actuation devices. Motion-activated devices were suggested at
both ends of Lincoln Street, at the western Lincoln Plaza entrance, and near Benson Avenue. This is a
mid-term improvement that could potentially be included in the Phase II project.
Adjust pedestrian phase and clearance times. The existing pedestrian phase times should be
determined from the existing traffic signal controller and compared to minimum requirements
calculated based on the latest MassDOT guidance. If existing phase and clearance times are
insufficient, times should be increased accordingly. This is a short-term, low cost improvement that
should be done in advance of planned improvements.
Consider pedestrian accommodations across the Dunkin’ Donuts driveway and along the eastern
right-in/right-out driveway to Lincoln Plaza. As presently constructed, sidewalk ends on the northern
edge of the Dunkin’ Donuts driveway, with no connection to the sidewalk along the northern side of
the Stop & Shop building. This is a mid-term, high cost improvement.
Rehabilitate pavement. Pavement should be rehabilitated along the entire corridor. The appropriate
method of pavement rehabilitation should be determined based on the results of subsurface
exploration. This is a long-term, high cost improvement assumed to be included in the Phase II
project.
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Replace street name signs at all intersections with new signs meeting current MUTCD and MassDOT
requirements. Street name signs should be replaced as a mid-term, low cost improvement as part of
the Phase II project.
Provide lane usage signage at all signalized intersections along the corridor. This will alert drivers to
the intended lane use in tandem with pavement marking improvements. It is recommended that R3-8
graphical signs be provided, if adequate sidewalk width and pedestrian clear path can be provided.
This is a mid-term, low cost improvement that should be included in the Phase II project.
Supplemental destination information should be provided for dual left turn lanes to reduce
downstream sideswipe crashes.
Provide No Parking signage at limits of parking areas. Parking is currently allowed along Boylston
Street approaching Lincoln Street. No Parking signs should be placed at the limits of the allowed
parking areas to clearly designate where parking is not allowed. Signs restricting parking should also
be placed at any location along the corridor where parked vehicles impede traffic flow. This is a
short-term, low cost improvement.
Consider access restrictions along the corridor. The significant number of crashes involving vehicles
entering or exiting businesses indicates a need for restrictions in access. If existing access is legally
permitted, the City should coordinate with property owners to determine if restrictions can be
accommodated. Restrictions may include left in or left out restrictions in the western section of the
corridor, or extension of medians in the eastern section of the corridor. This is a short-term
improvement that should be considered in conjunction with geometric and traffic signal
improvements.
Widen shoulders. Lincoln Street should be widened to provide minimum 4-foot shoulders as part of
the planned improvements. This mid-term, high cost improvement will provide additional pavement
width for turning vehicles and will meet MassDOT’s standard for bicycle accommodation. Bicycle
accommodations at right turn lanes should meet the guidelines presented in the 2012 AASHTO Guide
for the Development of Bicycle Facilities.
Update traffic signal coordination along the corridor. The MUTCD suggests that “traffic control
signals within 1/2 mile of one another along a major route or in a network of intersecting major routes
should be coordinated, preferably with interconnected controller units.” Planned improvements
should maintain and improve upon existing coordination, which would provide a smoother flow of
through vehicles and may reduce rear-end crashes.
Review existing U-turn restrictions and the potential for conflicts between legally allowed U-turns
and right turning vehicles. Conflict areas may require the introduction of a U-turn restriction or a No
Turn on Red restriction for the side street right turns. This is a short-term consideration that may
require low cost signage improvements.
Lincoln Street/Beverly Road/Marsh Avenue/Corning Avenue

Add a “Left Turn Yield on Green Ball” sign for Lincoln Street eastbound. This is a short-term, low
cost improvement.
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Remove the stop line on Lincoln Street westbound at Corning Avenue. A stop line is inappropriate at
this location because a vehicle is not required to stop. This is a short-term, low cost improvement. Do
Not Block Intersection markings could be considered as part of the Phase II project, provided they
comply with Section 3B.17 of the MUTCD.
Lincoln Street/Goldthwaite Road/Trinity Avenue
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Consider relocation of mast arms between the two side streets. Audit participants discussed placing
the mast arms on the far side of the intersection, which has been shown to reduce red light running. It
was also noted that vehicles turning left from the side streets during the side street phases would then
pass under the red lights intended for Lincoln Street, which may cause confusion. Mast arms should
be placed between the two side streets so that they are spaced far enough from the Lincoln Street stop
line to be visible, but not in a location where their indication can create confusion for side street
traffic. Louvers may be considered if signals are visible to side street traffic. This is a mid-term
improvement that should be incorporated into the Phase II project.
Review clearance intervals. Updating clearance times is suggested as a safety improvement at all
locations, but is of critical importance at this location due to the length of the intersection. This is a
short-term, low cost improvement.
Enforce red-light running along the corridor. This was specifically suggested due to red light running
at this intersection, but should be implemented at all locations. It is a short-term improvement, the
cost of which is reduced enforcement elsewhere in the city.
Lincoln Street/Lincoln Plaza/Country Club Boulevard
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Consider relocating the crosswalk on Lincoln Street at Country Club Boulevard from the east side to
the west side of the intersection. This would place the crosswalk adjacent to both the bus stop on the
northwest corner and the stairwell to Lincoln Plaza on the southwest corner. If this change is
implemented as part of the proposed design, the designer should also consider the need for a No Turn
on Red restriction on Country Club Boulevard. This is a mid-term improvement that could be
included in the Phase II project.
Provide No Turn on Red signage for the eastern Lincoln Plaza approach and for the Country Club
Boulevard approach to eliminate potential conflicts between right turning vehicles and pedestrians.
This is a short-term, low cost improvement.
Replace the existing three section signal head for right turns with a five section “doghouse” style
signal. This will allow a red ball to be displayed for the through movement at the same time and on
the same head as the green arrow for the right turn overlap. This is a short-term, low cost
improvement. Calculations must be performed to determine if the existing mast arm structure can
handle the additional loading.
Consider the need to cut back the rock outcropping on the northeast corner relative to intersection
geometric improvements. It was noted that the current design reduces the pavement width in this area,
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which may eliminate concerns of visibility restrictions caused by the existing
rock outcropping. This need should be reviewed as part of the proposed design.

Replace the existing word Lane Merge sign with a W4-2R graphical sign. It was
noted that the existing word sign may be less effective due to the presence of
non-English speaking drivers. This is a short-term, low cost improvement.
Lincoln Street/Tyler Prentice Road

Consider methods to accommodate turns to McDonald’s in the proposed design. The number of
crashes related to left turns to McDonald’s near Tyler Prentice Road illustrates a need for greater
accommodation of left turning traffic. Consideration should be given to restricting left turns through a
raised median but providing access via an upstream signalized U-turn or roundabout. If a left turn
lane is provided, adequate storage needs to be provided to eliminate conflicts between queued leftturning traffic and same direction through traffic; however, a left turn lane would not address
conflicts between left-turning traffic and opposite direction through traffic. It was noted that the
proposed design provides a two way left turn lane (TWLTL); the TWLTL may require further
analysis to ensure that mid-block left turns out of commercial establishments onto Lincoln Street are
safely accommodated. This is a mid-term consideration.
Lincoln Street/Oriol Drive/Pasadena Parkway
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Provide a crosswalk with an ADA-compliant path across the Pasadena Parkway approach. The
current lack of an ADA-compliant crossing requires wheelchair-bound pedestrians to encroach on the
Lincoln Street roadway. This should be considered as a short-term, medium cost improvement, but at
a minimum should be incorporated into the Phase II project as a mid-term improvement.
Enforce speed along the corridor. This was specifically suggested due to eastbound vehicles gaining
speed due to the downhill grade near Oriol Drive, but should be implemented corridor-wide. It is a
short-term improvement, the cost of which is reduced enforcement elsewhere in the city.
Lincoln Street/Boylston Street/Benson Avenue
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Update directional signage as part of the Phase II project. It was noted that the current design of the
project includes a roundabout at the intersection of Lincoln Street, Boylston Street and Benson
Avenue. Roundabout directional signage should comply with Section 2D.38 of the MUTCD and all
applicable MassDOT guidelines. This is a mid-term, medium cost improvement that can be included
in the Phase II project.
Remove the existing 30 mph supplemental plaque from the crosswalk warning sign on Lincoln Street
eastbound approaching Boylston Street. This plaque should not accompany a crosswalk sign. This is a
short-term, low cost improvement.
Provide sidewalks on Benson Avenue, if feasible. The lack of existing sidewalk was noted as a safety
concern. Sidewalks should be provided if they can be reasonably accommodated within the City
right-of-way. This is a mid-term, medium cost improvement.
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Consider Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) for crosswalks at the proposed roundabout.
Audit participants discussed pedestrian accommodations at the roundabout that is currently part of the
proposed Phase II project. It was noted that pedestrians would no longer have a protected crossing,
but that crossing at a roundabout is easier than at a typical unprotected crosswalk because the
pedestrian only has to cross one direction of traffic at a time and has shelter provided by the splitter
island on each approach. It was suggested that RRFB’s be considered for all two-lane approaches to
supplement pedestrian warning signage. This is a mid-term, medium cost improvement that should be
considered in development of the Phase II project.
Summary of Road Safety Audit
Table 3 summarizes potential recommendations discussed by the audit team. The recommendations are
categorized based on the potential safety payoff, as well as by time frame and cost. The safety payoff is a
qualitative judgment of the effectiveness of the potential safety improvements. Each recommendation has
a responsibility assigned to it stating whether MassDOT or the City of Worcester would be responsible
for implementing the recommended improvement. The term “Project” refers to improvements that are
assumed to be included or could reasonably be accommodated as part of planned improvements.
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Table 3. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary
Safety Issue
Safety Enhancement
Responsibility
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
City
High
Short-term
$25,000
Project
High
Mid-term
Medium**
Lincoln Street Corridor
Pavement
Markings
Reapply pavement markings. This should be done immediately for
the entire corridor, and new markings will be included in the Phase II
project.
Traffic Signals
Provide new signal equipment at all existing signalized intersections
within the project limits (as needed).
Project
High
Mid-term
High**
Traffic Signals
Provide backplates on all overhead-mounted signal heads.
Project
Medium
Mid-term
High**
City
High
Short-term
$5,000
Project
High
Mid-term
Low**
Study existing clearance times and make changes, if appropriate.
Clearance Intervals Clearance time calculations should also be performed as part of the
proposed improvements.
Traffic Signals
Study existing detection and repair or replace malfunctioning
equipment.
City
Medium
Short-term
TBD
Bus Operation
Consider bus operations and locations of bus stops along the
corridor. This improvement involves coordination with WRTA.
City/Project
Medium
Mid-term
TBD*
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Consider pedestrian desire lines along the corridor, and provide
accommodations that effectively meet those desire lines.
Project
High
Mid-term
High*
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Trim vegetation that encroaches on existing sidewalks.
City
Medium
Short-term
$2,000
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Provide adequate pedestrian clear zones, and locate obstructions to
maximize clear zone width.
Project
Medium
Mid-term
High*
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Provide ADA compliant wheelchair ramps with detectable warning
panels at all crossings along the corridor. (Pushbutton height to
meet the ADA Compliance Standard)
Project
High
Mid-term
High**
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Provide ADA compliant pedestrian pushbuttons in conjunction with
signal upgrades. Pushbutton height and the horizontal reach
required shall meet the ADA compliance standard.
Project
Medium
Mid-term
Medium**
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Consider motion-activated pedestrian actuation devices.
Project
Medium
Mid-term
Medium**
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Adjust pedestrian phase and clearance times.
City
Medium
Short-term
$5,000
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Table 3. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary
Safety Issue
Safety Enhancement
Responsibility
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Consider pedestrian accommodations across the Dunkin’ Donuts
driveway and along the eastern right-in/right-out driveway to Lincoln
Plaza.
Property Owner
Medium
Mid-term
TBD (High)
Pavement
Condition
Rehabilitate pavement along the corridor.
Project
Medium
Mid-term
High**
Signage
Replace street name signs at all intersections with new signs
meeting current MUTCD and MassDOT requirements.
Project
Medium
Mid-term
High**
Signage
Provide lane use signage at all signalized intersection along the
corridor. Supplemental destination information should be provided
for dual left turn lanes.
Project
High
Mid-term
Low*
Signage
Provide No Parking signage at limits of parking areas.
City
Medium
Short-term
$1,500
Access
Management
Consider access restrictions along the corridor.
City/Project
High
Mid-term
TBD*
Bicycle
Accommodation
Widen shoulders to provide a minimum 4-foot shoulder along Lincoln
Street.
Project
High
Mid-term
High**
Project
Medium
Mid-term
High*
Medium
Short-term
TBD (Low)
Medium
Short-term
$250
Medium
Short-term
$500
Medium
Mid-term
High*
Traffic Congestion/
Update traffic signal coordination along the corridor.
Driver Frustration
U-Turns
Signage
Westbound Stop
Line
Length of
Intersection, Mast
Arm Location
Review existing U-turn restrictions and the potential for conflicts
between legally allowed U-turns and right turning vehicles. Conflict
City
areas may require the introduction of No U-Turn or No Turn on Red
signs.
Lincoln Street/Beverly Road/Marsh Avenue/Corning Avenue
Add a “Left Turn Yield on Green Ball” sign for Lincoln Street
eastbound at Beverly Road.
City
Remove the stop line on Lincoln Street westbound at Corning
City
Avenue.
Lincoln Street/Goldthwaite Road/Trinity Avenue
Consider relocation of mast arms between the two side streets.
Project
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Table 3. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary
Safety Issue
Safety Enhancement
Responsibility
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
City
High
Short-term
$1,000
Project
High
Mid-term
Low**
High
Short-term
$0
(Use of
police
resources)
Project
High
Mid-term
TBD*
Review clearance intervals as recommended for the entire corridor,
Clearance Intervals with a specific focus on the length required to clear the side streets
at this location.
Clearance Intervals Enforce red light running along the corridor.
City
Lincoln Street/Lincoln Plaza/Country Club Boulevard
Pedestrian Paths
Consider relocating the crosswalk on Lincoln Street at Country Club
Boulevard from the east side to the west side of the intersection.
Signage
Provide No Turn On Red signage for the eastern Lincoln Plaza
approach and for the Country Club Boulevard approach.
City
High
Short-term
$500
Traffic Signals
Replace the existing three section signal head for right turns with a
five section “doghouse” style signal.
City
High
Short-term
$5,000
Visibility
Consider the need to cut back the rock outcropping on the northeast
corner relative to intersection geometric improvements.
Project
Medium
Mid-term
TBD*
City
Medium
Short-term
$250
High
Mid-term
TBD*
City
High
Short-term
$25,000
Project
High
Mid-term
Medium**
Lane Merge
Left Turns
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Replace the existing word Lane Merge sign with a W4-2R graphical
sign.
Lincoln Street/Tyler Prentice Road
Consider methods to accommodate turns to McDonald’s in the
proposed design. Consideration should be given to restricting left
turns through a raised median but providing access via an upstream
Project
signalized U-turn or roundabout. The TWLTL discussed for the
proposed design should be further analyzed to ensure that mid-block
turns are safely accommodated.
Lincoln Street/Oriol Drive/Pasadena Parkway
Provide a crosswalk with an ADA-compliant path across the
Pasadena Parkway approach.
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Table 3. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary
Safety Issue
Speed
Safety Enhancement
Responsibility
Enforce speed along the corridor.
City
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
High
Short-term
$0
(Use of
police
resources)
Lincoln Street/Boylston Street/Benson Avenue
Signage
Update directional signage as part of the Phase II project.
Roundabout directional signage should comply with Section 2D.38
of the MUTCD and all applicable MassDOT guidelines.
Project
Medium
Mid-term
Low*
Signage
Remove the existing 30 mph supplemental plaque from the
crosswalk warning sign on Lincoln Street EB approaching Boylston
Street.
City
Medium
Short-term
$250
Pedestrian
Accommodations
Provide sidewalks on Benson Avenue, if feasible within the City
ROW.
City
Medium
Mid-term
$100,000
Pedestrian
Accommodations
Consider Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) for
crosswalks at the proposed roundabout.
Project
High
Mid-term
Medium*
*
These improvements are not known to be part of the proposed project and should be considered in the next submission. All other “Project”
safety enhancements are assumed to already be included in the proposed improvements.
** Improvements to be incorporated into the proposed project are assumed to be included as part of the overall project cost.
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Appendix A. RSA Meeting Agenda
Road Safety Audit - Worcester
Lincoln Street (MA-70) Phase II
Marsh Ave to Amesbury St
Meeting Location: St. Joan of Arc Church
570 Lincoln St, Worcester
Thursday, June 27, 2013
9:00 AM – 12:00 noon
Type of Meeting:
Attendees:
Please Bring:
9:00 AM
9:15 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 Noon
Road Safety Audit (RSA)
Invited Participants to Comprise a Multidisciplinary Team
Thoughts & Enthusiasm!
Welcome & Introductions
Discussion of Safety Issues
• Crash History: Provided in Advance
• Existing Geometries & Conditions
Site Visit
• Walk the corridor
• Identify Areas for Improvement
Discussion of Potential Improvements
• Discuss Observations / Finalize Safety Issues
• Discuss Potential Improvements / Finalize Recommendations
Adjourn for the Day – But the RSA Has Not Ended
Instructions for Participants:
Before attending the RSA on June 27th, participants are encouraged to drive/walk through the
project corridor and complete/consider elements on the RSA Prompt List with a focus on
safety.
All participants will be actively involved in the process throughout. Participants are
encouraged to come with thoughts and ideas, but are reminded that the synergy that develops
and respect for others’ opinions are key elements to the success of the overall RSA process.
After the RSA meeting, participants will be asked to comment and respond to the document
materials to assure it is reflective of the RSA completed by the multidisciplinary team.
Road Safety Audit—Lincoln Street (Route 70)—Worcester, MA
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Appendix B. RSA Audit Team Contact List
Participating Audit Team Members
Worcester – Lincoln Street (Route 70)
Email Address
Date: June 27, 2013
Audit Team Member
Location:
Agency/Affiliation
Greg Lucas
Justin Curewitz
Lisa Schletzbaum
Kevin Krasnecky
Walt Woo
Karin Valentine Goins
Gerald Powers
Promise Otaluka
Lisa Juan
Allyson Wheelwright
Brian Chapman
Joe Frawley
Lola Campbell
Dan Daniska
Sujatha Mohanakrishnan
Wendy Steinhilber
Joe Borbone
Corey O’Connor
BETA
BETA
MassDOT – Safety
CMRPC
FST
Walk Bike Worcester
Walk Bike Worcester
FHWA MA-DIV
MassDOT – Safety
MassDOT – Safety
MassDOT – Proj. Mgmt.
MassDOT District 3
MassDOT District 3
CMRPC
CMRPC
PBSI/WRTA
City of Worcester
MassDOT – Safety
GLucas@BETA-Inc.com
JCurewitz@BETA-Inc.com
Lisa.schletzbaum@state.ma.us
kkrasnecky@cmrpc.org
wwoo@fstinc.com
kvgoins@charter.net
Gerald.Powers@charter.net
Promise.Otaluka@DOT.gov
LISA.JUAN@state.ma.us
Allyson.wheelwright@state.ma.us
Brian.Chapman@state.ma.us
Joseph.frawley@state.ma.us
Alolade.Campbell@state.ma.us
ddaniska@cmrpc.org
sujatha@cmrpc.org
wsteinhilber@therta.com
borbonej@worcesterma.gov
Corey.oconnor@state.ma.us
Phone Number
781-255-1982
781-255-1982
857-368-9634
508-459-3319
781-221-1294
508-752-9742
508-791-3139
617-494-2528
857-368-9352
508-929-3916
508-929-3887
508-459-3331
508-459-3335
508-752-9283
508-929-1300
857-368-9638
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Appendix C. Detailed Crash Data
Crash Data Summary Table
Lincoln Street @ Marsh Avenue, Worcester MA
2010, 2011, 2012
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
1
Crash
Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
Wednesday
1/13/10
Time of Day
Manner of Collision
Type
8:30 AM
Angle
Light Condition
Type
Daylight
Weather
Condition
Type
Clear
Driver Contributing Code
Type
No Improper Driving
D1
Dry
Road Surface
Type
Ages
D2
D3
Comments
D4
Cyclist stated bike had no brakes; Cyclist hit MV
69
2
3
4
5
3/17/10
3/31/10
4/8/10
6/18/10
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
7:45 PM
5:00 PM
10:38 AM
9:00 AM
Angle
Angle
Rear-end
Single Vehicle Crash
Dark - lighted roadway
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Unknown
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Unknown
Unknown
No Improper Driving
Unknown
27
36
46
41
38
unk
44
6
7/2/10
Friday
11:00 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Unknown
71
26
7
8
7/2/10
9/15/10
Friday
Wednesday
11:10 AM
11:45 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
Failed to yield to right of way
29
38
25
28
Veh#2 pulled out of driveway and struck Veh#1
20
Veh#1 struck barrier that was placed there due to road construction
Construction going on, Lincoln St. only had one lane to travel. Veh#2 was
attempting to merge into the open travel lane and hit Veh#1
Construction going on, Lincoln St. only had one lane to travel. Veh#2 was
attempting to merge into the open travel lane and hit Veh#1
Vehicle exiting gas station
Veh#2 abrubtly cut off Veh#1 because right lane was closed due to
construction
Veh#2 pulling out of gas station, could not see traffic signal well, and backed
up as Veh#1 attempted to exit the gas station as well
Veh#2 did not stop in time and struck Veh#1, in traffic
Veh#1 rear-ended Veh#2, Veh#3 crossed into Veh#2 lane of traffic
sideswiping Veh#2
Veh#2 waiting to turn into Gas Station, Veh#1 attempts to pass Veh#2 at the
same time Veh#2 attempts to make a U-turn
Veh#1 turning left into 443 Lincoln St, when struck by Veh#2
9
9/29/10
Wednesday
3:57 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
19
66
10
11
10/7/10
11/18/10
Thursday
Thursday
8:45 AM
12:24 PM
Head on
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Cloudy
Clear
Dry
Dry
Inattention
Unknown
58
69
26
36
12
11/18/10
Thursday
8:13 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Unknown
20
34
13
14
11/22/10
4/5/11
Monday
Tuesday
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
Angle
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Rain
Dry
Wet
Made an improper turn
Unknown
32
44
66
38
15
16
17
5/14/11
5/21/11
5/28/11
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
3:37 PM
10:48 AM
1:45 PM
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Cloudy
Daylight
Cloudy
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
No Improper Driving
Followed too closely
No Improper Driving
80
56
54
unk
30
42
18
19
6/22/11
6/22/11
Wednesday
Wednesday
2:58 PM
4:28 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Wet
Wet
No Improper Driving
No Improper Driving
65
59
37
20
7/11/11
Monday
9:25 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
32
53
Hit & run crash; Veh#1 stopped in traffic
Veh#1 slowed down, and Veh#2 did not
Veh#1 stopped quickly to let a veh go by but Veh#2 did not stop in time
Road under construction, a small manhole cover was exposed causing
Veh#1's axle to break
Courtesy Crash* - Veh#2 attempted to turn onto Beverly Rd
Veh#2 attempted to turn onto Beverely Rd; not clear who had a green light at
the time of crash
21
10/6/11
Thursday
6:16 PM
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Made an improper turn
25
64
Veh#1 stopped in traffic while Veh#2 attempted to turn onto Corning Ave.
22
23
10/18/11
11/15/11
Tuesday
Tuesday
3:46 PM
2:20 PM
Angle
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Cloudy
Dry
Dry
24
26
34
unk
Courtesy Crash * - Veh#1 leaving Gas Station crossing traffic striking Veh #2
Veh#1 stopped at a red light, and Veh#2 struck it from behind
24
25
11/23/11
12/17/11
Wednesday
Saturday
11:52 PM
7:50 AM
Rear-end
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
Inattention
Operating Vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive
manner
Unknown
23
36
36
23
Veh#1 stopped at a red light, and Veh#2 struck it from behind
Veh#2 turning onto Beverely Rd
26
12/31/11
Saturday
6:14 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Cloudy
Wet
22
33
27
28
3/4/12
5/16/12
Sunday
Wednesday
11:42 PM
4:30 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Dry
No Improper Driving
Operating Vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive
manner
No Improper Driving
56
56
22
52
29
30
6/18/12
7/25/12
Monday
Wednesday
12:09 PM
10:30 AM
Rear-end
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
28
23
24
72
31
8/21/12
Tuesday
9:45 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
Inattention
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
72
29
32
33
34
35
9/11/12
9/28/12
10/10/12
10/30/12
Tuesday
Friday
Wednesday
Tuesday
4:26 PM
1:30 PM
2:07 PM
4:51 PM
Head on
Angle
Rear-end
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Rain
Rain
Rain
Dry
Wet
Wet
Wet
Failed to yield to right of way
Failed to yield to right of way
Unknown
Followed too closely
86
98
18
38
23
56
27
29
36
12/6/12
12/26/12
Thursday
Wednesday
4:41 PM
5:20 PM
Angle
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dawn
Cloudy
Dry
Dry
Unknown
Inattention
67
30
41
25
37
Rain
Rain
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Worcester Police Department.
*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.
24
Veh#1 attempted to turn into Gas Station from the left travel lane
Stopped in traffic
Hit & run crash; Veh#1 stopped for a pedestrian in crosswalk; Veh#3 struck
Veh#2 pushing it into Veh#1
Courtesy Crash* - Veh#1 exiting Gas Station
unk
42
16
26
Veh#1 was in both lanes, Veh#2 struck #1 due to the location of Veh#1
Veh#2 attempted to turn into gas station. Veh#1 was traveling straight on a
green light. Veh#2 was possibly OUI.
Veh#2 pulled out of 443 Lincoln St parking lot
Veh#1 struck Veh#2 causing a domino effect to Veh3 & Veh#4
Veh#1 slowed down for traffic and Veh#2 could not stop in time
Veh#1 swerved to avoid collision with uninvolved vehicle (who was
attempting to turn into gas station) and in turn hit Veh#2 who was exiting the
gas station.
Veh#1 stopped in traffic, Veh#2 struck Veh#1, Veh#3 struck Veh#2
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Lincoln Street @ Marsh Avenue, Worcester, MA
CRASH MONTH
14%
15%
11%
10%
11%
14%
11%
11%
8%
8%
6%
5%
3%
3%
0%
0%
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
40%
32%
30%
10%
0%
16%
16%
20%
14%
11%
8%
3%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
30%
24%
20%
16%
11%
10%
0%
16%
11%
8%
3%
6AM8AM
5% 5%
0% 0% 0%
8AM10AM
10AM12PM
12PM2PM
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM10PM
10PM12AM
12AM2AM
2AM4AM
4AM6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
50%
41%
40%
30%
30%
20%
10%
0%
14%
8%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
Crash Summary Data.xlsx
3%
Rear-end
Angle
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
2 of 3
5%
Head on
0%
0%
Rear to
Rear
Unknown
6/21/2013
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Lincoln Street @ Marsh Avenue, Worcester, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
80%
73%
60%
40%
24%
20%
0%
Daylight
3%
0%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Lighted
Roadway
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dark Roadway
not lighted
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
62%
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
3%
Unknown
0%
Other
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
0%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
Rain
0%
Snow
16%
Cloudy
19%
Clear
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
81%
19%
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
40%
34%
30%
22%
20%
10%
0%
10%
4%
15-20
Crash Summary Data.xlsx
21-29
30-39
40-49
3 of 3
12%
50-59
10%
60-69
4%
4%
70-79
80+
6/21/2013
Crash Data Summary Table
Trinity Avenue @ Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA
2010, 2011, 2012
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
1
Crash
Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
1/29/10 Friday
Time of Day
Manner of Collision
Type
12:30 PM
Angle
Light Condition
Type
Daylight
Dark - lighted
roadway
Weather Condition
Type
Road Surface
Type
Driver Contributing Code
Type
D1
Ages
D2
Comments
D3
Clear
Dry
Unknown
70
70
Courtesy Crash*
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
49
unk
Hit and Run while front vehicle slowing in traffic
Clear
Rain
Dry
Wet
Other improper action
Inattention
39
25
57
23
Work Zone, Courtesy Crash* and Vehicle NB on Lincoln cited for speeding
Work Zone, Heavy stop and go traffic
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
31
49
Vehicle on Trinity Ave entered Lincoln Street without stopping; OUI
2
3/25/10
Thursday
7:00 PM
Unknown
3
4
5/18/10
5/19/10
Tuesday
Wednesday
3:52 PM
11:15 AM
Angle
Rear-end
5
6/5/10
Saturday
12:33 AM
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Dark - lighted
roadway
6
6/7/10
Monday
8:03 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Dusk
Clear
Dry
Unknown
25
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
22
57
Clear
Dry
Unknown
43
unk
Work Zone; Vehicle 1 turning left and struck Concrete construction barrier
Vehicle 1 didn't see red light after pulling out of the Mini Market, and collided
as vehicle 2 was making a left hand turn with a green arrow.
Vehicle traveling south on Lincoln hit left turning vehicle from Goldthwaite
and then fled the scene
Rain
Cloudy
Wet
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
No Improper Driving
91
37
23
35
Vehicle 1 was pulling out of CVS lot and failed to yield to on coming traffic.
Vehicle 2 driver claims foot slipped off the brake pedal
Clear
Dry
Unknown
27
Clear
Rain
Cloudy
Cloudy
Dry
Dry
Wet
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
No Improper Driving
Inattention
Failed to yield to right of way
50
66
24
35
45
37
31
24
Clear
Clear
Rain
Clear
Cloudy
Dry
Dry
Wet
Dry
Dry
Unknown
Followed too closely
Failed to yield to right of way
No Improper Driving
No Improper Driving
46
56
22
44
17
31
27
47
45
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Unknown
Followed too closely
Failed to yield to right of way
Inattention
50
33
28
27
20
82
30
55
7
8/15/10
Sunday
7:45 AM
Angle
Dark - lighted
roadway
8
8/21/10
Saturday
2:07 AM
Angle
Dark - lighted
roadway
9
10
8/23/10
9/3/10
Monday
Friday
12:45 PM
1:40 PM
Angle
Rear-end
11
10/9/10
Saturday
9:30 PM
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Dark - lighted
roadway
12
13
14
15
11/2/10
11/26/10
12/23/10
1/4/11
Tuesday
Friday
Thursday
Tuesday
4:24 PM
7:30 AM
11:36 AM
11:54 AM
Rear-end
Angle
Angle
Head on
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
16
17
18
19
20
1/4/11
3/15/11
4/5/11
6/25/11
7/29/11
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Saturday
Friday
5:48 PM
4:22 PM
4:50 PM
12:40 PM
8:10 AM
Rear-end
Rear-end
Angle
Rear-end
Angle
21
22
23
24
11/19/11
12/18/11
2/19/12
3/2/12
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
Friday
7:28 PM
2:00 PM
11:15 AM
4:44 PM
Angle
Rear-end
Angle
Angle
Dark - lighted
roadway
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Dark - lighted
roadway
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
25
26
6/4/12
8/19/12
Monday
Sunday
4:22 PM
9:20 AM
Rear-end
Unknown
Daylight
unknown
Rain
Unknown
Wet
Unknown
Followed too closely
Failed to yield to right of way
43
32
55
48
27
28
8/23/12
8/27/12
Thursday
Monday
6:36 PM
6:53 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Daylight
Dusk
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
No Improper Driving
No Improper Driving
38
25
unk
56
29
9/2/12
Sunday
2:10 PM
Rear-end
Dry
Followed too closely
31
36
10/12/12 Friday
10/13/12 Saturday
6:53 PM
3:00 PM
Angle
Rear-end
Daylight
Dark - roadway not
lighted
Daylight
Clear
30
31
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
Unknown
16
43
23
26
32
10/14/12 Sunday
2:30 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
50
33
22
48
25
18
33
12/4/12
Tuesday
1:45 PM
Angle
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
34
12/15/12 Saturday
3:35 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Worcester Police Department
*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.
Courtesy Crash*, Hit and Run
Construction Zone; Vehicle 2 diverted from travel lane and entered work
zone
Courtesy Crash* Vehicle on Lincoln Street was on cell phone
Vehicle 1 exiting CVS turning left
Vehicle 1 was traveling along Trinity ave and hit parked car on the side of the
road.
Leading vehicle was slowing or stopped in traffic when rearended
Courtesy Crash*
Witness states driver exiting Goldthwaite had green signal
Leading vehicle was slowing or stopped in traffic when rearended
Driver exiting gas station issued citation for operating w/o license
Courtesy Crash* at Taco Bell
51
Vehicles 1 and 2 were stopped at a red light, Vehicle 3 could not stop in time
Courtesy Crash* at CVS
Hit and Run driver cut from left lane into right lane causing sideswipe crash
Lead driver stopped suddenly
Lead driver hit the brakes for the red signal, following driver could not stop in
time
Lead vehicle stopped in traffic, following driver unable to stop
Vehicle in left lane did not see vehicle in right lane when attempting lane
change
Driver headed south on Lincoln Street "ran a yellow light" and collided with
driver on Goldthwaite Rd who was turning on the green
Driver headed south on Lincoln St stated heavy solar glare and believed
signal was yellow and collided with driver on Goldthwaite Rd who was
turning on the green
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Trinity Avenue @ Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA
CRASH MONTH
20%
18%
15%
10%
12%
9%
12%
9%
6%
5%
12%
9%
3%
6%
3%
3%
0%
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
25%
21%
15%
12%
18%
9%
10%
3%
5%
0%
21%
18%
20%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
18% 18%
20%
15%
15%
10%
15%
12%
6% 6%
6%
3% 3%
5%
0%
0%
6AM8AM
8AM10AM
10AM12PM
12PM2PM
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM10PM
10PM12AM
0%
12AM2AM
2AM4AM
4AM6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
50%
32%
6%
3%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
Crash Summary Data_LJ.xlsx
Rear-end
Angle
0%
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
1 of 2
3%
Head on
0%
Rear to
Rear
6%
Unknown
6/24/2013
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Trinity Avenue @ Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
80%
68%
60%
40%
21%
20%
0%
6%
0%
Daylight
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Lighted
Roadway
3%
0%
0%
3%
Dark Roadway
not lighted
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
6%
Unknown
0%
Other
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
0%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
Cloudy
0%
Snow
18%
Rain
12%
Clear
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
65%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
76%
18%
Dry
Wet
29%
30%
0%
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
24%
19%
20%
10%
0%
16%
5%
15-20
Crash Summary Data_LJ.xlsx
2%
21-29
30-39
40-49
2 of 2
50-59
60-69
3%
3%
70-79
80+
6/24/2013
Crash Data Summary Table
Lincoln Street @ Country Club Boulevard, Worcester, MA
2010, 2011, 2012
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Weather
Condition
Type
Crash Date Crash Day
m/d/y
Time of Day
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1/13/10
2/2/10
2/3/10
2/5/10
3/26/10
4/21/10
4/28/10
Wednesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Friday
Wednesday
Wednesday
8:50 PM
9:44 AM
2:31 PM
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:03 PM
4:00 PM
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Rear-end
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - lighted roadway
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Cloudy
Cloudy
Clear
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Rain
Wet
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Wet
No Improper Driving
Other improper action
Followed too closely
No Improper Driving
Followed too closely
No Improper Driving
Failed to yield to right of way
40
33
55
76
49
19
39
45
56
39
27
33
19
24
8
9
5/6/10
6/16/10
Thursday
Wednesday
4:58 PM
6:18 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Head on
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
54
31
43
74
10
11
12
13
7/23/10
7/29/10
9/13/10
9/17/10
Friday
Thursday
Monday
Friday
2:40 PM
12:00 PM
9:35 AM
8:30 AM
Angle
Rear-end
Sideswipe, same direction
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Rain
Clear
Clear
Rain
Wet
Dry
Dry
Wet
Unknown
No Improper Driving
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
Followed too closely
No Improper Driving
Failed to yield to right of way
28
45
50
25
34
41
36
41
14
15
9/22/10
10/5/10
Wednesday
Tuesday
10:30 PM
8:00 AM
Rear-end
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Wet
Followed too closely
Followed too closely
30
37
28
16
17
18
10/10/10
10/13/10
11/10/10
Sunday
Wednesday
Wednesday
8:10 PM
4:41 PM
12:20 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Daylight
Clear
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
46
30
51
42
27 unk
19
20
21
10/29/10
12/13/10
1/18/11
Friday
Monday
Tuesday
7:30 PM
11:20 AM
4:15 PM
Angle
Rear-end
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Rain
Dawn
Snow
Dry
Wet
Snow
No Improper Driving
No Improper Driving
Unknown
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
Inattention
No Improper Driving
21
20
59
18
51
36
22
2/15/11
Tuesday
5:00 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
59
37
23
5/5/11
Thursday
10:42 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Wet
Unknown
54 unk
24
25
5/8/11
5/8/11
Sunday
Sunday
9:15 AM
6:52 PM
Angle
Angle
Daylight
Dusk
Clear
Rain
Dry
Wet
26
27
5/31/11
7/2/11
Tuesday
Saturday
9:30 AM
3:25 PM
Angle
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
Unknown
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
Unknown
28
29
7/19/11
9/23/11
Tuesday
Friday
9:00 PM
7:00 PM
Angle
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Dry
Unknown
Inattention
25
53
33 unk
30
11/3/11
Thursday
11:50 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Dry
Unknown
52 unk
31
32
33
11/10/11
11/14/11
12/5/11
Thursday
Monday
Monday
4:50 PM
9:40 AM
12:00 PM
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Daylight
Clear
Daylight
Clear
Wet
Dry
Dry
No Improper Driving
Inattention
No Improper Driving
32
46
20
58
39
43
34
12/6/11
Tuesday
5:15 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Wet
Failed to yield to right of way
21
20
35
36
37
38
39
40
1/5/12
1/11/12
2/27/12
3/7/12
4/3/12
4/25/12
Thursday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
5:29 PM
3:55 PM
5:29 PM
12:34 PM
10:30 AM
8:25 AM
Unknown
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Angle
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Dusk
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
No Improper Driving
Glare
Followed too closely
Failed to yield to right of way
Made an improper turn
Unknown
47
66
54
27
34
29
76
83
42
26
50
43
41
7/4/12
Wednesday
1:30 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Unknown
49
23
Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Cloudy
Road Surface
Type
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Ages
D2
D3
D1
27
20
25
24
82
35
24
42
Comments
Vehicle 1 stopped for school bus, Vehicle 2 rear ended vehicle 1
Vehicle 1 dropped a cigeratte and rear ended vehicle 2
Vehicle 1 stopped for pedestrians, vehicle 2 rear ended vehicle 1
Cars collided as 3 lanes of Lincoln merged into 2
Vehicle 1 was rear ended by vehicle 2 on Lincoln St.
Veh#2 did not realize light turned red and rear-ended V1
Collision as vehicle tried to change lanes while having a blind spot
Vehicle 1 entered Lincoln St in front of Vehicle 2, Veh 2 passed on the right
as Veh 1 was moving right to let Veh 2 pass on the left
Veh#2 ran red light on Lincoln St.
66 V2 traveled straight on green right arrow; red ball for thru movements
Vehicle 2 rear ended vehicle 1 at traffic light
Both Vehicles turning left at intersection and side swept each other
V1 ran red light on Lincoln St
Vehicle 2 rear ended vehicle 1. Hit and run at intersection. No data on
operator 2 available
Vehicle 1 was at red stop light, vehicle 2 slid on wet ground and hit 1
Vehicle 1 and 2 were stopped at red light, once green vehicle 1 opened door
on passenger side and vehicle 2 drove right into it.
Vehicle 2 rear ended vehicle 1 on Lincoln St.
Hit and Run
Vehicle 2 ran red light on Lincoln St. and struck vehicle 1 at the intersection,
Vehicle 1 pulled out infront of vehicle 2 without looking.
Vehicle 1 side swept a pedestrian walking on the side of the road, glare from
the sun did not see pedestrian
Vehicle 1 and 2 were traveling straight and vehicle 2 sideswept vehicle 1 and
fled the scene
Vehicle 2 tried to turn left out of country club blvd, was hit by vehicle 1 who
was traveling straight along Lincoln St, V1 also ran red light on Lincoln St.
Both vehicles claimed to have a green light and collided at intersection.
Vehicle 2 failed to stop for red light on Lincoln St. due to glare and hit vehicle
1
Both operators claimed to have had a green light
Collision at intersection of lincoln plaza
Vehicle 1 rear ended vehicle 2 traveling south on Lincoln St.
Vehicle 1 turned left onto Lincoln and struck man in wheel chair crossing.
19 Vehicle 3 rear ended vehicle 2 who rear ended vehicle 1 on Lincoln st.
52 Vehicle 3 rear ended vehicle 2 who rear ended vehicle 1 on Lincoln st.
unk veh cut into V1's lane forcing her to stop abruptly
Vehicle 1 made U-turn onto Lincoln and struck vehicle 2 who was turning
right onto Lincoln.
Veh in the right lane stopped and may have obstructed V1s view of the
pedestrian
Vehicle 2 couldn't see signal from glare, rear ended vehicle 1.
39 Vehicle 3 rear ended vehicle 2 who rear ended vehicle 1
V2 turning into Denny's
Tractor trailer turned right in left hand lane and side swept vehicle.
Vehicle 1 rear ended vehicle 2 on Lincoln St.
Vehicles 1 and 2 traveling and sideswept eachother while vehicle 1 merged.
Crash Data Summary Table
Lincoln Street @ Country Club Boulevard, Worcester, MA
2010, 2011, 2012
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
42
Weather
Condition
Type
Rain
Crash Date Crash Day
m/d/y
Tuesday
8/28/12
Time of Day
6:43 AM
Angle
Light Condition
Type
Dawn
43
44
45
46
47
9/15/12
9/19/12
9/20/12
10/10/12
10/29/12
Saturday
Wednesday
Thursday
Wednesday
Monday
2:53 PM
8:17 AM
10:34 AM
10:08 AM
11:39 AM
Angle
Rear-end
Head on
Rear-end
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
48
10/31/12
Wednesday
1:55 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Fog, Smog,
Dark - lighted roadway Smoke
Wet
Unknown
28
49
12/24/12
Monday
12:00 AM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
54
Manner of Collision
Type
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Worcester Police Department
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Rain
Road Surface
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Type
Wet
Failed to yield to right of way
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
Dry
Dry
No Improper Driving
Dry
Inattention
Wet
Unknown
Unknown
Ages
D2
D3
D1
Comments
38
66
V2 mistook the green right arrow and her thru movement
81
53
69
52
27
58
33
56
33
21
city bus pulled in front of V2 causgin it to change lanes
Vehicle 2 rear ended vehicle 1 while stopping at a red light/
Vehicle 1 was on Lincoln St.
Roadway slippery due to heavy rain
Vehicle 1 turned right onto Country Club Blvd and ran into median of road.
36
V2 turning left but V1 was traveling straight
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Lincoln Street @ Country Club Boulevard, Worcester, MA
CRASH MONTH
20%
15%
15%
11%
10%
11%
9%
15%
11%
9%
6%
6%
N
D
4%
5%
2%
2%
0%
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
40%
31%
30%
20%
18%
14%
14%
12%
10%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
12%
10%
0%
Thursday
Friday
10%
Sunday
10%
6%
2%
6AM8AM
Saturday
18%
14%
15%
Wednesday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
18%
20%
5%
6%
4%
4% 4%
0% 0%
8AM10AM
10AM12PM
12PM2PM
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM10PM
10PM12AM
12AM2AM
2AM4AM
4AM6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
45%
50%
40%
29%
30%
16%
20%
10%
0%
4%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
Crash Summary_LJ.xlsx
0%
Rear-end
Angle
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
3 of 4
4%
Head on
0%
Rear to
Rear
2%
Unknown
6/21/2013
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Lincoln Street @ Country Club Boulevard, Worcester, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
80%
71%
60%
40%
20%
20%
0%
Daylight
4%
4%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Lighted
Roadway
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dark Roadway
not lighted
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
0%
0%
0%
Unknown
0%
Other
2%
Blowing
sand, snow
0%
Severe
Crosswinds
Rain
Cloudy
Clear
2%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
69%
22%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
80%
18%
Snow
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
55%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
60%
40%
29%
20%
0%
Dry
Wet
2%
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
30%
25%
23%
17%
20%
10%
0%
21%
4%
15-20
Crash Summary_LJ.xlsx
21-29
30-39
40-49
4 of 4
50-59
4%
3%
3%
60-69
70-79
80+
6/21/2013
Crash Data Summary Table
Tyler Prentice_Lincoln St, Worcester, MA
2010, 2011, 2012
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Crash Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
Time of Day
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
5/3/10
6/11/10
7/15/10
8/1/10
1/5/11
3/25/11
5/23/11
Monday
Friday
Thursday
Sunday
Wednesday
Friday
Monday
1:47 PM
12:30 PM
12:22 PM
3:15 PM
1:35 PM
10:20 AM
10:35 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Angle
Angle
Angle
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
8
6/11/11
Saturday
2:28 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Rear-end
Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Road
Surface
Type
Driver Contributing Code
Type
D1
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Unknown
No Improper Driving
No Improper Driving
Unknown
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road markings
Followed too closely
Unknown
47
24
45
26
34
58
26
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Wet
Unknown
28
Ages
D2
D3
89
39
30
36
40
42
Vehicles were traveling straight and collided on their sides. Vehicle went straight in the
furthest left lane
Vehicles collided in intersection. Vehicle 1 didn't have liscense.
*courtesy crash
Both vehicles were turning into 560 Lincoln St.
Vehicle 2 side swept vehicle 1 and fled the scene.
Vehicle 3 rear ended vehicle 1 who hit vehicle 2. Vehicle 1 was attempting a U-turn
Collision infront of McDonald's entrance
Vehicle 1 was eating a sandwhich and veered off road crashing into utility pole.
9
8/15/11
Monday
7:45 PM
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Wet
Followed too closely
48
35
10
11
10/27/2011
11/21/11
Thursday
Monday
17:55 Angle
11:30 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Daylight
Snow
Clear
Snow
Dry
No Improper Driving
Failed to yield to right of way
74
47
36
12
13
14
15
16
17
11/22/11
2/19/12
4/7/12
5/22/12
6/20/2012
8/16/12
Tuesday
Sunday
Saturday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
10:06 AM
11:00 AM
12:04 PM
2:15 PM
4:00 PM
1:00 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Head on
Angle
Angle
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Cloudy
Clear
Clear
Rain
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Wet
Dry
Dry
Unknown
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road markings
Unknown
Failed to yield to right of way
unknown
Unknown
30
48
37
33
44
25
25
38
22
50
19
18
12/7/12
Friday
4:57 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Unknown
33
29
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Worcester Police Department.
36
Comments
Vehicle 2 rear ended vechile 1 while stopping for red light.
Vehicles struck eachother near Auto Zone. Vehicle 2 refused to give his information as it was
not his vehicle.
Vehicle 2 rear ended vehicle 1 on Lincoln st. and then drove off.
Vehicle struck pedestrian. Pedestrian died. Evidence shows operator was on cell phone
during crash
44
Vehicle 1 turned left into parking lot but was hit in the tail by vehicle 2.
Vehicle 2 failed to yeild for emergency vehicle (Vehicle 1)
Both drivers stated the other entered their lane
Vehicle 2 rear ended vehicle 1 who rear ended vehicle 3 on Lincoln.
Vehicles collided while infront of McDonald's entrance.
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Tyler Prentice, Lincoln St, Worcester, MA
CRASH MONTH
20%
17%
17%
17%
15%
11%
10%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
5%
0%
0%
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
25%
22%
20%
17%
15%
11%
11%
Tuesday
Wednesday
17%
11%
11%
Saturday
Sunday
10%
5%
0%
Monday
Thursday
Friday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
40%
28%
30%
33%
20%
10%
0%
11%
17%
6%
0% 0%
6AM8AM
8AM10AM
10AM12PM
12PM2PM
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
0% 0% 0%
8PM10PM
10PM12AM
6%
12AM2AM
2AM4AM
0%
4AM6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
50%
44%
40%
30%
20%
11%
22%
17%
10%
0%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
Rear-end
Tyler Prentice_Lincoln St Data.xlsx
Angle
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
2 of 3
6%
Head on
0%
0%
Rear to
Rear
Unknown
6/21/2013
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Tyler Prentice, Lincoln St, Worcester, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
17%
Daylight
0%
0%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Lighted
Roadway
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dark Roadway
not lighted
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
67%
17%
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
0%
Unknown
0%
Other
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
0%
Snow
Rain
6%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
11%
Cloudy
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
83%
Clear
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
80%
72%
60%
40%
22%
20%
0%
6%
Dry
Wet
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
35%
40%
30%
26%
24%
20%
10%
0%
6%
3%
15-20
0%
21-29
Tyler Prentice_Lincoln St Data.xlsx
30-39
40-49
3 of 3
50-59
60-69
3%
3%
70-79
80+
6/21/2013
Crash Data Summary Table
Lincoln St, Oriole Dr, Worcester, MA
2010, 2011, 2012
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
1
2
Crash
Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
Friday
3/26/10
Wednesday
4/7/10
Time of Day
Manner of Collision
Type
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Angle
Single Vehicle Crash
Light Condition
Type
Daylight
Daylight
Weather
Condition
Type
Rain
Clear
3
4
5
6
7
6/28/10
12/20/10
12/29/10
7/1/11
11/29/11
Monday
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Tuesday
6:09 PM
12:15 PM
1:00 PM
6:00 PM
2:00 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Angle
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
8
3/1/12
Thursday
4:31 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Dusk
9
3/1/12
Thursday
4:31 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Dusk
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Clear
Cloudy
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing Rain
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing Rain
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing Rain
Road Surface
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Type
Wet
No Improper Driving
Dry
No Improper Driving
Ages
D1
D2
71
24
32
Vehicle hit pot hole, transmission struck hole, leaking fluid, car hit curb.
Vehicle 1 struck two passing pedestrians. Medical attention was needed for
the two pedestrians. Outside lane stopped for pedestrians to cross vehicle 1
was in inside lane.
72 Vehicle 2 ran stop sign and collided with vehicle 1 at intersection.
33 Vehicles both turning left and sideswept one another.
34
29 *Courtesy Crash
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
Physical Impairment
Failed to yield to right of way
Followed too closely
Failed to yield to right of way
19
58
46
86
52
Ice
No Improper Driving
25
Slid on ice and struck bush and trees off road.
Ice
No Improper Driving
27
Rear end crash at intersection
Ice
Failed to yield to right of way
56
34 Due to weather, Vehicle 2 rear ended vehicle 1. Vehicle 2 fled the scene.
Pedestrian admitted to not paying attention.
18 Vehicle 2 rear ended vehicle 1 who was stopped in traffic.
Vehicle 1 rear ended vehicile 2 at intersection who stopped for a truck pulling
48 out.
10
3/1/12
Thursday
4:31 PM
Rear-end
Dusk
11
12
3/20/12
4/26/12
Tuesday
Thursday
7:45 PM
11:31 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Dry
Unknown
Other improper action
64
40
13
10/19/12
Friday
12:10 PM
Unknown
unknown
Unknown
Unknown
No Improper Driving
69
14
11/5/12
Monday
3:00 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Wet
Inattention
*Courtesy Crash = Vehicle 1 allows vehicle 2 right of way and vehicle 1 gets in accident
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Worcester Police Department
Comments
20 Vehicle 1 hit a parked car and then fled the scene.
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Oriole Drive @ Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA
CRASH MONTH
40%
36%
30%
20%
14%
7%
10%
0%
0%
0%
J
F
7%
0%
M
A
M
J
J
14%
14%
N
D
7%
0%
0%
A
S
O
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
29%
30%
21%
21%
20%
14%
14%
10%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
0%
0%
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
30%
21%
20%
14%
14%
7%
10%
0%
21% 21%
0%
6AM8AM
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
8AM10AM
10AM12PM
12PM2PM
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM10PM
10PM12AM
12AM2AM
2AM4AM
4AM6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
40%
36%
29%
30%
20%
14%
14%
7%
10%
0%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
Rear-end
Crash Summary Data Lincoln, oriole.xlsx
Angle
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
1 of 2
0%
0%
Head on
Rear to
Rear
Unknown
6/21/2013
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Oriole Drive @ Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
80%
64%
60%
40%
21%
20%
0%
7%
0%
Daylight
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Lighted
Roadway
0%
0%
0%
Dark Roadway
not lighted
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
7%
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
60%
43%
21%
21%
7%
7%
Blowing
sand, snow
Unknown
0%
Other
0%
Severe
Crosswinds
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
0%
Snow
Cloudy
Rain
0%
Clear
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
57%
40%
0%
21%
14%
20%
0%
Dry
Wet
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
30%
23%
18%
20%
10%
0%
14%
14%
9%
9%
9%
5%
15-20
21-29
Crash Summary Data Lincoln, oriole.xlsx
30-39
40-49
2 of 2
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
6/21/2013
Crash Data Summary Table
Boylston St. at Lincoln St., Worcester, MA
2010, 2011, 2012
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Weather
Condition
Type
Crash Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
Time of Day
1
2
3
4
1/11/10
1/19/10
1/25/10
2/24/10
Monday
Tuesday
Monday
Wednesday
10:15 AM
3:52 PM
10:05 AM
6:30 PM
Rear-end
Rear-end
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Dark - lighted roadway
Clear
Snow
Rain
Rain
Dry
Wet
Wet
Wet
Followed too closely
Followed too closely
No Improper Driving
No Improper Driving
50
35
24
62
5
8/27/10
Friday
8:00 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Unknown
57
6
7
8
9
10
9/25/10
10/9/10
10/22/10
12/16/10
1/25/11
Saturday
Saturday
Friday
Thursday
Tuesday
9:00 PM
9:30 AM
10:15 AM
1:31 PM
6:00 PM
Rear-end
Angle
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Wet
Dry
Dry
Dry
Wet
No Improper Driving
Unknown
No Improper Driving
Followed too closely
Distracted
52
36
20
20
28
68 Vehicles traveling same direction collided into one another.
Operator of Vehicle 2 said that Vehicle 1 started to proceed through intersection and
30 then stopped which caused the rear end crash.
54
24 Vehicle 2 rear ended vehicle 1 because they couldn't change lanes.
40 Vehicle 1 rear ended vehicle 2 while breaking for traffic.
23
11
1/27/11
Thursday
8:20 AM
Angle
Daylight
Snow
Snow
Driving too fast for conditions
47
30 Vehicle 1 was plowing snow and backing up when it was struck by Vehicle 2.
12
13
14
4/28/11
9/7/11
9/19/11
Thursday
Wednesday
Monday
2:20 AM
5:15 PM
4:26 PM
Unknown
Rear-end
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Cloudy
Daylight
Rain
Daylight
Clear
Wet
Wet
Dry
22
27
45
Vehicle was speeding and crashed into a pedestrian signs and a utility pole.
21 Vehicle 2 rear ended vehicle 1 when it stopped suddenly.
unk Hit & run crash; Vehicle 2 rear ended vehicle 1 and fled scene.
15
12/8/11
Thursday
12:20 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Dry
Unknown
No Improper Driving
No Improper Driving
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
83
74 Construction zone; Vehicles side swept each other when merging lanes.
16
12/15/11
Thursday
5:11 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Wet
Followed too closely
19
51
17
12/16/11
Friday
5:00 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
18
Vehicle 2 was traveling in the right hand land and quickly tried to turn left cutting off
35 vehicle #1.
18
19
1/21/12
1/25/12
Saturday
Wednesday
8:45 AM
12:05 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Snow
Clear
Ice
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
Swerving or avoiding due to wind,
slippery surface, vehicle, object, nonmotorist in roadway, etc.
No Improper Driving
20
2/20/12
Monday
5:20 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Unknown
33
21
5/6/12
Sunday
2:31 AM
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
29
22
8/15/12
Wednesday
7:00 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Dusk
Cloudy
Dry
Unknown
62
23
12/23/12
Sunday
4:35 PM
Rear-end
Dusk
Clear
Dry
Operating defective equiptment
32
Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Worcester and State Police Departments
Clear
Road Surface
Type
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Ages
D1
D2
33
55
unk
19
55
45
Comments
Vehicle 2 rear ended vehicle 1 (bus dropping passengers) and then fled the scene.
Vehicle 1 stopped for pedestrian in crosswalk and was rear ended.
Vehicle 1 and 2 traveling along Lincoln, Sideswept each other.
had trouble stopping due to heavy rain.
Vehicle 2 was slowing to turn left into 640 Lincoln Street and Vehicle 1 slid and
52 sideswept vehicle 2.
52
Two men ran into middle of road, Vehicle 1 swerved to avoid hitting them in and
20 doing so collided with vehicle 2.
35 Vehicle 2 sideswept Vehicle 1 as it attempted a left on a red light.
Vehicle 2 was doubled parked. Vehicle 1 was passing when Vehicle 2 opened car
25 door and then collision occurred.
Vehicle 1 stopped suddenly; Vehicle 2 attempted to stop but his brake pedal went to
53 the floor and he could not stop.
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Boylston Street at Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA
CRASH MONTH
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
30%
22%
13%
9%
9%
4%
0%
J
F
M
9%
4%
A
M
0%
0%
J
J
0%
A
S
O
N
D
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
25%
20%
22%
17%
17%
13%
15%
13%
9%
10%
9%
5%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
30%
26%
20%
13% 13% 13%
9%
10%
0%
13%
9%
4%
0%
6AM8AM
0% 0%
8AM10AM
10AM12PM
12PM2PM
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM10PM
10PM12AM
12AM2AM
0%
2AM4AM
4AM6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
52%
17%
22%
4%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
Rear-end
revised, lincoln and boylston.xlsx
Angle
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
2 of 3
0%
0%
Head on
Rear to
Rear
4%
Unknown
6/21/2013
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Boylston Street at Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
61%
30%
40%
20%
Daylight
0%
Dark Roadway
not lighted
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
13%
17%
13%
0%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
Snow
Rain
Clear
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
35%
40%
20%
0%
0%
Unknown
57%
Dark Lighted
Roadway
0%
Other
60%
Dusk
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
57%
Dawn
Cloudy
0%
9%
0%
Severe
Crosswinds
60%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
80%
Dry
Wet
4%
4%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
28%
30%
23%
21%
20%
10%
0%
9%
7%
15-20
revised, lincoln and boylston.xlsx
21-29
30-39
40-49
3 of 3
7%
50-59
60-69
2%
2%
70-79
80+
6/21/2013
Crash Data Summary Table
Lincoln Street @ Amesbury Street, Worcester MA
2010, 2011, 2012
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
1
2
3
Crash
Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
Tuesday
2/2/10
12/1/10
9/12/12
Wednesday
Wednesday
Time of Day
Weather
Condition
Type
Clear
3:28 PM
Angle
Light Condition
Type
Daylight
2:15 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Road Surface
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Type
Dry
Unknown
Swerving or avoiding due to wind,
slippery surface, vehicle, object, nonWet
motorist in roadway, etc.
Daylight
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing Rain
Wet
4:00 PM
Manner of Collision
Type
Rear-end
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Worcester Police Department
Unknown
Ages
D1
D2
Comments
31
42 Both traveling in the same direction and collided with each other
42
28 Following vehicle skidded on wet pavement
Following vehicle's driver was reaching for food when foot slipped off the
20 brake
51