ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
Belmont Street over I-290
City of Worcester
May 13, 2013
Prepared For:
MassDOT Highway Division
Prepared By:
BETA Group, Inc.
Road Safety Audit—Belmont Street over I-290—Worcester, MA
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Table of Contents
Project Data .................................................................................................................................1
Background .................................................................................................................................2
Project Description .....................................................................................................................2
Audit Observations .....................................................................................................................9
Potential Safety Enhancements ...............................................................................................15
Summary of Road Safety Audit...............................................................................................19
List of Appendices
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Appendix C.
Appendix D.
RSA Meeting Agenda
RSA Audit Team Contact List
Detailed Crash Data
Speed Regulations
List of Figures
Figure 1.
Location Map ......................................................................................................................... 3
List of Tables
Table 1.
Table 2.
Table 3.
Participating Audit Team Members ....................................................................................... 1
Estimated Time Frame and Costs Breakdown ..................................................................... 15
Potential Safety Enhancement Summary ............................................................................. 20
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Project Data
A Road Safety Audit for Belmont Street (Route 9) over I-290 in the City of Worcester was held on April
16, 2013 at the Jaquith Building of the UMass Memorial Campus in Worcester, MA. As indicated in
Table 1, the audit team consisted of representatives from State, Regional and Local agencies and included
a cross-section of engineering, planning and emergency response 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
Rich Lenox
WSP Sells
Scott Reynolds
UMMHC
Gio Dellostritto
UMMHC
Qing Qing You
MassDOT Highway Division (Intern)
Peter Calves
MassDOT Highway Division (Intern)
Karin Valentine Goins
WalkBike Worcester
Kevin Maloney
Worcester Fire
Ted Carlson
UMMMC Police
Larry Olson
UMMMC Facilities
Ali Khorasani
Worcester DPW&Parks
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.
* 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 Belmont Street (Route 9) over I-290 because
the intersections adjacent to the bridge are high crash locations within the Central Massachusetts Regional
Planning Commission (CMRPC) region for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The intersections
included in the study are: Belmont Street at the I-290 Westbound on-ramp; Belmont Street at the I-290
Eastbound off-ramp and Converse Street; Belmont Street at Liberty Street and Oak Avenue; and Belmont
Street at Edwards Street and the main entrance to the UMass Memorial Medical Center (UMMMC). The
Belmont Street bridge reconstruction project (MassDOT File No. 604065), which is currently funded
through the 2013 CMMPO Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), extends from Fountain Street to
the Belmont Street/Liberty Street/Oak Avenue intersection, and was recently extended to Edward Street.
The intersection of Belmont Street at Edward Street and the main entrance to UMMMC is included in a
separate Belmont Street reconstruction project (MassDOT File No. 604955) which is currently under
construction. 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 Belmont Street bridge reconstruction project to the greatest
extent practicable.
Project Description
Belmont Street, shown in Figure 1, is a Principal Arterial under City of Worcester jurisdiction providing
east-west access through the city to the downtown core. Belmont Street carries Route 9 along its entire
length within the City of Worcester. Route 9 follows Highland Street west from Lincoln Square, which is
located approximately 1,000 feet west of I-290. Belmont Street provides direct access to I-290
westbound, while vehicles bound for I-290 eastbound must follow Lincoln Street northbound from
Lincoln Square.
The four intersections included in the audit are discussed in detail below.
Belmont Street/I-290 Westbound OnRamp/Church driveway
Belmont Street, the I-290 westbound on-ramp and
a church driveway form a 4-way intersection at
the western end of the Belmont Street Bridge over
I-290. Belmont Street provides two lanes
westbound, with left turns to the I-290 on-ramp
accommodated from a lane shared with through
vehicles. Belmont Street eastbound provides a
three lane section between Lincoln Square and the
Belmont Street at I-290 Westbound On-Ramp
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I-290 on-ramp, which becomes two through lanes and a channelized right turn lane at the ramp. A small
triangular island delineates the right turn lane. The lack of signage or pavement markings for the
exclusive right turn lane creates a potential lane trap for through vehicles. The church driveway is
unmarked except for a stop line, but is wide enough to provide a single lane in each direction for entry
and exit. The church driveway is stop-controlled, which is unusual for a driveway at a signalized
intersection. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) allows STOP signs at a
signalized intersection only if an extremely low potential for conflict exists.
The traffic signal provides control of the Belmont Street approaches only, since the church driveway is
not signalized and the I-290 on-ramp is one way away from the intersection. Belmont Street westbound
traffic is provided an advance phase indicated by a green arrow to allow protected left turns to the I-290
on-ramp, followed by green ball indications for both directions of travel. Belmont Street westbound
traffic is only stopped in the case of a pedestrian activation, which triggers an exclusive pedestrian phase.
Protected crosswalks are provided across the west leg of Belmont Street and across the I-290 on-ramp.
Unprotected crosswalks are provided across the channelized eastbound right turn lane and across the
church driveway. Sidewalks are provided along both sides of Belmont Street, and sidewalk extends along
the west side of the I-290 on-ramp to connect to a housing development on the southwest corner of the
intersection. Pavement markings are faded at the intersection, and lanes are not clearly delineated.
Crash data based on the Worcester Police Department crash reports submitted to the RMV and
summarized by MassDOT show 26 crashes occurred for the three year period from 2008 through 2010. A
crash data summary and a collision diagram are included in the Appendix. The most prevalent crash type
were angle crashes, with five occurring between an eastbound through vehicle and a westbound vehicle
turning left onto I-290. Nine rear-end crashes occurred at the intersection, with six of the nine occurring
on the eastbound approach. This may indicate issues with signal visibility and/or solar glare, but may also
be related to eastbound drivers reacting to the permissive westbound left turn or may be an indication of
different levels of driver aggression. A more cautious driver may stop during the clearance phase when a
more aggressive driver behind them expected the first vehicle to continue through the intersection.
Also of note are six sideswipe crashes at the intersection, four of which occurred in the eastbound
direction and two in the westbound direction. Eastbound sideswipe crashes may be the result of the
eastbound right turn lane trap condition. Sideswipes in both directions may be related to the faded
pavement markings and overall lack of lane delineation. It should also be noted that 46% of crashes
occurred under dark conditions, which may indicate lighting or signal visibility issues.
Belmont Street/Converse Street/I-290 Eastbound Off-Ramp
Belmont Street, Converse Street and the I-290 eastbound off-ramp form a 4-way intersection at the
eastern end of the Belmont Street Bridge over I-290. Belmont Street provides two lanes in each direction
at the intersection, with eastbound left turns to Converse Street accommodated from a lane shared with
through vehicles. The I-290 eastbound off-ramp is one way approaching the intersection, providing a
three lane approach with an exclusive left turn lane and an exclusive right turn lane. The center lane is not
marked, and vehicles frequently use it as a second left turn lane in addition to a through lane to Converse
Street. Converse Street is one way northbound away from the intersection. Converse Street is under City
of Worcester jurisdiction and is functionally classified as a local road.
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Sidewalks are provided along both sides of both
Belmont Street and Converse Street. The
sidewalk along the south side of the bridge
between the two signalized intersections was
blocked by barrels, fencing and concrete barrier,
but over time the fencing has been compromised
and pedestrians are once again using this
sidewalk. It was noted that the sidewalk was
closed and barrels and concrete barrier were
placed along this side of the bridge due to
damage to the support beam under the southern
edge of the bridge.
Belmont Street at I-290 Eastbound Off-Ramp
Crosswalks are provided across the east leg of Belmont Street, across Converse Street and across the offramp. The WALK signal for the crosswalk across Belmont Street operates concurrently with the off-ramp
approach, but it operates only on pedestrian actuation; at all other times, a green right arrow is displayed
for the ramp to indicate that a protected right turn movement can be made during the green interval. It was
noted that the signalized intersections on each side of the bridge operate under one traffic signal
controller.
Crash data based on the Worcester Police Department crash reports submitted to the RMV and
summarized by MassDOT show 41 crashes occurred for the three year period from 2008 through 2010. A
crash data summary and a collision diagram are included in the Appendix. The most prevalent crash type
were angle crashes, comprising 44% of total crashes. Five angle crashes occurred between an eastbound
left turning vehicle and a westbound through vehicle. Three angle crashes occurred between a northbound
through vehicle and a westbound through vehicle. It was suggested that westbound vehicles carry a higher
speed through the intersection due to the downgrade on the westbound approach, and may be misjudging
clearance times or exhibiting aggressive behavior.
Fifteen rear-end crashes occurred at the intersection, with four westbound, one eastbound, three eastbound
departing the intersection, and three northbound on the off-ramp. Driver aggression was also cited as a
factor in rear-end crashes, and overall traffic congestion may be a factor in rear-end crashes departing the
intersection. Also of note are four sideswipe crashes involving left turns from the off-ramp to Belmont
Street westbound. This may indicate confusion
over lane control, narrow lanes or deficiencies in
lane delineation.
Belmont Street/Oak Avenue/Liberty Street
Belmont Street, Oak Avenue and Liberty Street
form a 4-way intersection, with Oak Avenue and
Liberty Street under STOP sign control. Oak
Avenue and Liberty Street are under City of
Worcester jurisdiction and are functionally
classified as local roads. Oak Avenue borders the
western edge of the UMMMC campus and
Belmont Street at Oak Avenue and
Liberty Street (looking west)
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provides access to parking and to adjacent medical buildings. Liberty Street borders I-290 and provides
access to large, multi-family homes south of Belmont Street. A commercial building on the southeast
corner of the intersection houses various small businesses and restaurants.
Belmont Street provides two lanes in each direction at Oak Avenue and Liberty Street, with turns
accommodated from shared lanes. Pavement markings are faded at the intersection, and lanes are not
clearly delineated. Parking is allowed along Belmont Street eastbound, and the remaining eastbound
width is not adequate to accommodate two lanes of continuous travel. An unmarked, unsigned transition
from two lanes to one occurs in the block between Liberty Street and Edward Street. Liberty Street and
Oak Street both provide a single lane of travel in each direction, although no center line is provided to
delineate the two directions of travel. Stop lines are also not provided on the side street approaches;
vehicles stop at the crosswalk line which is located a few feet beyond the STOP sign provided for each
approach. A stop line is provided on the Belmont Street westbound approach, likely intended to relate the
desire for vehicles to stop in advance of Oak Avenue when queues are present. A stop line is
inappropriate at this location.
Sidewalks are provided along both sides of all intersecting streets. Crosswalks are provided across the
west leg of Belmont Street and across the Oak Avenue and Liberty Street legs of the intersection. No
pedestrian warning signs are provided for these unsignalized, unprotected crosswalks.
Crash data based on the Worcester Police Department crash reports submitted to the RMV and
summarized by MassDOT show 30 crashes occurred for the three year period from 2008 through 2010. A
crash data summary and a collision diagram are included in the Appendix. The most prevalent crash type
were angle crashes, comprising 53% of total crashes. The largest concentration of angle crashes occurred
between westbound through vehicles and vehicles turning right from Oak Avenue. Visibility for Oak
Avenue is obstructed by a brick wall bordering the UMMMC property on the northeast corner of the
intersection. Drivers departing Oak Avenue may also be misjudging the approach speed of westbound
vehicles, which as previously noted may be higher than expected due to the downgrade on the westbound
approach. Three crashes occurred between westbound through vehicles and vehicles turning left from Oak
Avenue, while one crash involved a westbound through vehicle and a vehicle crossing from Oak Avenue
to Liberty Street.
Rear-end crashes comprised 23% of total crashes, with two occurring on the eastbound, westbound and
southbound approaches. Four sideswipe crashes occurred in the eastbound direction, two approaching the
intersection and two departing the intersection. Two additional crashes involved an eastbound vehicle
striking a parked car east of the intersection. The sideswipe crashes and the parked car incidents departing
the intersection indicate deficiencies in lane delineation and potential confusion over the undefined lane
drop.
Two pedestrian-involved crashes occurred at the intersection. One crash involved a vehicle turning right
from Oak Avenue to Belmont Street westbound. A driver in this scenario is looking left to find an
appropriate gap, and may accelerate before looking right and realizing that a pedestrian is in the
crosswalk. The second pedestrian crash is shown on the westbound approach to the intersection, where no
crosswalk is provided. It was suggested that pedestrians may cross on this side of the intersection to go to
the restaurants and commercial establishments on the south side of Belmont Street.
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Belmont Street/Edward Street/UMass Memorial Medical Center Driveway
Belmont Street, Edward Street and the main
entrance to the UMMMC form a 4-way
unsignalized intersection, with Edward Street and
the UMMMC driveway under STOP sign control.
Edward Street is a local road under City of
Worcester jurisdiction and provides access to a
neighborhood of large, multi-family homes south of
Belmont Street. A Dunkin’ Donuts is located on the
southwest corner of the intersection, a medical
building is housed on the southeast corner, and
UMMMC occupies the north side of Belmont Street
adjacent to the intersection. The UMMMC
driveway and an access driveway 275 feet east of the
intersection provide access to the primary parking
garage for the facility.
Belmont Street at Edwards Street
(looking from UMMMC driveway)
Belmont Street provides two marked lanes westbound at the intersection, with turns accommodated from
shared lanes. Belmont Street eastbound transitions from two lanes to one lane approaching Edward Street.
Typical driver behaviors related to this transition were not observed on the day of the audit due to utility
construction occurring in the center of Belmont Street, which shifted drivers to a single lane in each
direction. Edward Street provides a single lane of travel in each direction, although no center line is
provided.
Sidewalks are provided along both sides of both intersecting streets, and crosswalks are provided across
all four legs of the intersection. New ramps and pedestrian warning beacons have been provided
approximately 100 feet east of the intersection, and it was noted that the crosswalk across the east leg of
the intersection will be relocated once construction is complete and new pavement and pavement
markings are placed. The pedestrian beacon is dark until activation by pedestrian pushbutton, at which
time it flashes yellow in both directions. No crosswalk is currently provided at this location. No
pedestrian warning signs are provided in the vicinity of the intersection.
Crash data based on the Worcester Police Department crash reports submitted to the RMV and
summarized by MassDOT show 40 crashes occurred for the three year period from 2008 through 2010. A
crash data summary and a collision diagram are included in the Appendix. Rear-end crashes comprised
35% of total crashes, while angle crashes comprised 33% of crashes. Rear-end crashes all occurred on
Belmont Street, with six eastbound and six westbound. Three of the westbound crashes occurred on the
departure side of the intersection, with one related to weather and one related to queued traffic. Queued
traffic and vehicle speeds due to the westbound grade may be factors in westbound rear-end crashes.
Three angle crashes occurred between vehicles turning left into UMMMC and a westbound through
vehicle, and three occurred between a vehicle departing Edward Street and a westbound through vehicle.
Conflicts between turning vehicles and westbound through vehicles may be the result of misjudging the
approach speed of westbound vehicles, which as previously noted may be higher than expected due to the
downgrade on the westbound approach.
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Seven of the 40 crashes at the intersection involved pedestrians. Four occurred when a pedestrian was
struck by a westbound through vehicle, while the other three involving turning vehicles – one eastbound,
one northbound, and one southbound. Two of the four crashes involving westbound vehicles noted that
the driver in the right lane stopped for a pedestrian, but the vehicle in the left lane failed to stop. This type
of “courtesy crash” is common for both vehicles and pedestrians on multi-lane roadways. Two bicycle
crashes also occurred at the intersection. One involved a westbound through vehicle and a bicyclist that
was noted to be weaving in and out of the traffic, while the other involved a bicyclist that lost control of
their brakes while pulling out from UMMMC.
Speed regulations maintained by MassDOT Highway Division establish a 25 MPH speed limit for
Belmont Street in the study area. Complete speed regulations are included in the Appendix.
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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 at the four study intersections.
Audit participants then conducted a site visit as a group, at which time they offered observations on safety
issues and concerns. A summary of those major safety considerations is as follows:
Belmont Street/I-290 Westbound On-Ramp/Church driveway
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Visibility – Poor visibility of the intersection and the signal indications was cited as a potential factor
in the number of crashes occurring when the sky is dark. Belmont Street eastbound has a crest vertical
curve in advance of the intersection, which may block visibility for approaching traffic. The fence
along the bridge also impedes visibility for drivers looking left when departing the church driveway.

Sign Clutter – There are a significant number of private signs mounted on mast arms and with other
sign supports at the intersection. This sign clutter may present challenges to drivers unfamiliar with
the intersection.

Stop Sign Control – The existing stop sign at the church driveway was noted as a safety issue. While
not strictly prohibited, a driveway under stop control at a signalized intersection is unusual and does
not provide the safety that a signalized approach would provide.

Eastbound Lane Trap – The Belmont Street eastbound approach provides three travel lanes in
advance of the I-290 westbound on-ramp, but
the right lane becomes an exclusive right turn
lane at the ramp. No signage or lane markings
are provided for the exclusive right turn lane,
which is channelized at the intersection. This
may cause drivers to abruptly change lanes,
which may be a factor in sideswipe crashes at
the intersection.

Pavement Markings - Pavement markings are
faded at the intersection, obscuring delineation
between through lanes on Belmont Street.
This may also contribute to sideswipe crashes
at the intersection.

No signage or markings for
exclusive right turn lane
Signs – Multiple safety issues related to signage were discussed at the audit.
o The yield sign for the eastbound channelized right turn is located too far in advance of the
expected yield point. Drivers bypass the yield sign without yielding.
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o The lack of lane control signs for the Belmont Street eastbound approach is also a
potential contributing factor in sideswipe
crashes.
o Overhead guide signs for I-290 are obscured by
mast arms, as seen at right.
o No “Left Turn Yield on Green Ball” sign is
provided for the protected/permissive left turn
from Belmont Street westbound to the I-290
westbound on-ramp.
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Eastbound Alignment/Jersey Barriers – The eastbound lanes do not directly align through the
intersection, creating a slight jog for eastbound through traffic. This alignment deficiency is further
exacerbated by the temporary jersey barriers placed along the south side of the bridge to prevent
vehicle travel over the damaged beam, which force a more abrupt lane shift and contribute to
potential confusion regarding lanes eastbound.

Pedestrian Travel – Pedestrians exiting the housing complex on the southwest corner do not cross at
the crosswalk across the south leg of the intersection, choosing instead to cross further downstream
on the ramp. It should be noted that the existing crosswalk location allows for a protected crosswalk
under signal control; a “midblock” crosswalk on the ramp would not be recommended. It was also
noted that schoolchildren from the housing complex receive “hazard busing” to the Belmont
Community School, located approximately ½ mile east of the intersection, due to safety concerns
including the closure of the sidewalk on the south side of the bridge.

Bus Stop – A Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) bus stop is located on Belmont Street
westbound departing the intersection. It was noted that this bus stop is directly across from the
Worcester Housing Authority apartment building, and that pedestrians typically choose the most
direct route across Belmont Street, where no crosswalk is provided.

Clearance Times – It was noted that yellow and all-red clearance times may be insufficient. Rear-end
crashes may indicate clearance time deficiencies.

Traffic Congestion – Overall traffic congestion along the Belmont Street corridor was noted as a
safety concern. Crashes related to queued traffic occur at all four study intersections, and congestion
may contribute to driver aggressiveness. Audit participants observed that the protected westbound
phase green time was unnecessarily long, which likely contributes to eastbound queues and may be a
factor in rear-end crashes.

Signal Equipment – The lack of signal backplates was noted as a safety concern. This reduces the
visibility of signals during solar glare conditions, which are more prominent on an east-west roadway
such as Belmont Street.
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Shoulders – The lack of shoulders along Belmont Street was noted as a safety concern, especially in
conjunction with potential confusion over lane control brought about by signage and pavement
marking deficiencies.
Belmont Street/Converse Street/I-290 Eastbound Off-Ramp
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Ramp Lane Confusion – The lack of lane control signage or markings indicating whether or not left
turns are allowed from the center lane of the I-290
eastbound off-ramp was noted as a safety concern. This
is a contributing factor in the number of sideswipe
No markings for center lane
crashes involving left turns from the ramp to Belmont
Street westbound. Drivers making a left from the
dedicated left turn lane may not expect a driver to be
alongside them while navigating the turn.
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Ramp Storage Length – It was noted that ramp traffic can queue beyond the beginning of the three
lane section, blocking entry to the exclusive turn lanes for turning vehicles.

Speed – It was noted that vehicles carry a higher speed along Belmont Street during non-peak
periods. This is especially true for westbound vehicles coming down the hill through the study area.
This observation was brought up when discussing the Belmont Street/Converse Street/I-290
eastbound off-ramp intersection, but is pertinent to all four study locations.

Permissive Eastbound Left Turns – Permissive only phasing for eastbound left turns for Converse
Street may be a factor in the history of crashes between eastbound left turning vehicles and
westbound through vehicles. Drivers may be taking chances on unacceptable gaps, which may be
related to the speed of westbound vehicles discussed above. One of the four westbound rear-end
crashes was noted to be caused by a westbound vehicle stopping for an eastbound left-turning vehicle;
this type of crash is known as a “courtesy crash” due to the courtesy shown by the stopped vehicle.

Wrong Way Traffic on Converse Street – One crash occurred due to a wrong way vehicle exiting
Converse Street, which is one-way northbound. Unfamiliar drivers may be common in the area due to
the hospital and adjacent medical offices and parking lots along Converse Street.

Signal Equipment – Several issues related to existing signal equipment were discussed.
o Signal head visibility was noted as an issue at this location. Signal heads are free
swinging on older, truss-style mast arms, and as a result point slightly downward towards
the roadway instead of at approaching traffic.
o The lack of signal backplates was noted as a safety concern. This reduces the visibility of
signals during solar glare conditions, which are more prominent on an east-west roadway
such as Belmont Street.
o A pedestrian head on the northwest corner of the intersection is not currently operational.
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Sign Clutter – There are a significant number of private signs
mounted on mast arms and with other sign supports at the
intersection. This sign clutter may present challenges to drivers
unfamiliar with the intersection. A D6 guide sign directing
westbound vehicles to I-290 westbound is blocked by a mast arm and
a weight limit sign, as seen at right.

Pedestrian Awareness – It was suggested that no signage is provided to alert drivers of the potential
presence of pedestrians. This was noted as a safety issue for the right turn from the ramp to Belmont
Street eastbound, since a driver would be looking left to judge acceptable gaps and may not notice a
pedestrian in the crosswalk to their right. A No Turn on Red sign is provided on the far side of the
intersection, adjacent to the signal head controlling right-turning traffic. The no turn on red
prohibition eliminates potential conflicts between turning vehicles and pedestrians allowed in the
crosswalk during the pedestrian phase. Vehicles should only be turning right during the green phase
for the ramp, during which time pedestrians are displayed a solid DON’T WALK indication. No
additional signage is recommended.
Belmont Street/Oak Avenue/Liberty Street

Eastbound Alignment/ Lane Taper – Belmont Street eastbound operates as two lanes in advance of
Liberty Street, but the available eastbound width is reduced by the presence of parked vehicles, which
are currently allowed in the block between Liberty Street and Edward Street. The lack of a defined
taper in this segment creates confusion, and may be a factor in two crashes at the intersection between
an eastbound through vehicle and a parked car. Audit participants also noted that local businesses
load and unload from trucks parked at the curb in this roadway segment.

Visibility – A brick wall on the northeast corner of the
intersection blocks visibility for drivers departing Oak
Avenue, as seen in the photo at right. This is a likely
contributing factor in angle crashes involving vehicles on
this approach.

Traffic Congestion – As previously noted, traffic
congestion along the Belmont Street corridor was noted as
a safety concern. Traffic turning left onto the I-290 westbound on-ramp queues across the bridge and through this intersection during peak periods.

U-Turns – The audit team discussed whether U-turns are allowed at this intersection and along the
Belmont Street corridor. It was noted that U-turns are more appropriately accommodated to the west
at the Lincoln Square intersection, where a median divides the eastbound and westbound directions of
travel.

Pavement Markings – The lack of stop lines and center lines on Oak Avenue and Liberty Street was
noted as a safety concern.
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Westbound Stop Line – Queued traffic is the likely
reason why a “Do Not Block Intersection” sign was
posted on the westbound approach at Oak Avenue.
The stop line installed at this stop location was
likely intended to relate the desire for vehicles to
stop in advance of Oak Avenue 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.
Inappropriate stop line
Pedestrian Accommodation – There is heavy pedestrian activity at and near this intersection due to
UMMMC, adjacent medical offices, businesses and restaurants. The lack of pedestrian signage was
noted as a safety concern, and may be related to the two pedestrian-involved crashes at the
intersection.
Belmont Street/Edward Street/UMass Memorial Medical Center Driveway

Pedestrian Accommodation – There is heavy pedestrian activity at and near this intersection due to
UMMMC, adjacent medical offices, businesses and restaurants. The lack of pedestrian signage was
noted as a safety concern, and the need for improved warning of pedestrian activity is evident due to
the number of pedestrian-involved crashes at the intersection.

New Crosswalk – The relocation of the crosswalk across the
east leg of the intersection to a point slightly east of the
intersection was discussed. It was noted that the City, the
designer and UMMMC worked together on the location of the
crosswalk, and that markings and signage will be provided at
the new location once pavement work is done. It was
suggested that the pushbutton should optimally be placed
closer to the level landing at the crosswalk. It was also
suggested that a more visible pedestrian crossing may be more
appropriate for the crosswalk on the western leg of the
intersection, where the majority of pedestrian-involved crashes
have occurred.
New pedestrian crossing
without markings

Pavement Condition – It was suggested that the pavement is slippery under wet or wintry conditions,
which is of heightened concern due to the downgrade of Belmont Street westbound approaching the
intersection. Slight rutting of the pavement is evident on the westbound approach.

Lane Merge – The lack of lane merge signs eastbound in the vicinity of the intersection was noted as
a safety concern. Sideswipe crashes and crashes related to parked cars both at the Belmont Street/Oak
Avenue/Liberty Street intersection and at the Belmont Street/Edward Street/UMMMC intersection
show the need for improved markings and signage related to the eastbound lane merge.
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
Visibility – Brick pillars on each side of the UMMMC driveway create potential visibility restrictions
for drivers exiting the facility. This may be a contributing factor in five of the angle crashes at the
intersection.

Signage – No signage is provided at the UMMMC entrance denoting that it is the main entrance to
the facility. This is a potential safety concern for drivers unfamiliar with the area that may be
searching for the hospital entrance and not paying attention to other vehicles.

Pavement Markings – The lack of stop lines and center lines on Edward Street was noted as a safety
concern.
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Potential Safety Enhancements
Following review of available materials and a discussion of existing safety issues, audit participants were
asked to 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, midterm, 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
Belmont Street/I-290 Westbound On-Ramp/Church driveway

Upgrade traffic signal, including signalization of the church driveway approach. The traffic signal
upgrade should include all new equipment, including overhead signal heads with backplates with a
yellow retroreflective border meeting current MassDOT and FHWA guidelines. New mast arms and
overhead signal heads should be placed for optimal visibility for approaching drivers and according to
MUTCD and MassDOT standards. The grade of the Belmont Street approaches should be considered
in the mast arm design and may require taller mast arms to provide the required visibility of the signal
indications according to the MUTCD. Timing and phasing plans should be designed to ease
congestion. This is a mid-term, high cost improvement assumed to be included in the planned bridge
reconstruction project.

Provide an exclusive left turn lane for westbound traffic bound for I-290. The proposed design
includes an exclusive left turn lane with protected/permissive phasing for westbound left turns. The
feasibility of a protected-only phase should be evaluated as part of this recommendation. This is a
mid-term, high cost improvement.

Review sign clutter and remove unnecessary or inappropriate signs. The signage design for the
proposed project should consider the placement of existing signs, and remove or relocate signs as
necessary. This is a mid-term, low cost improvement assumed to be included in the planned bridge
reconstruction project.

Provide lane usage signage for the eastbound approach. 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. This is a short-term, low cost improvement.

Apply new pavement markings, clearly delineating lane lines and exclusive turn lanes with arrow and
only markings. This is a mid-term, medium cost improvement assumed to be included in the planned
bridge reconstruction project.
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
Relocate the yield sign for the channelized eastbound right turn. The sign should be placed closer to
the point where right turning vehicles must yield. This is a short-term, low cost improvement.

Review overhead guide sign locations, and locate proposed mast arms so that guide signs are not
obstructed. Relocation of overhead guide signs is a potential long-term, high cost improvement if
obstruction by signals cannot be avoided in the proposed design.

Provide “Left Turn Yield on Green Ball” sign for the westbound left turn to I-290. This sign should
be added as a short-term measure, and retained as part of the proposed design if protected-permissive
phasing is maintained.

Study clearance times, and implement changes as needed. 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 current MassDOT guidance. If existing clearance times are
insufficient, clearance times should be increased accordingly. This change in clearance times could
reduce the occurrence of rear-end crashes within the study area. 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 following the same methodology as part of planned
improvements.

Provide shoulders along Belmont Street. Existing edge line markings are not provided on the existing
bridge, and the temporary barriers placed along the southern edge of the bridge further restrict
available width. The proposed bridge should be designed with a sufficient width so that shoulders can
be provided. It was noted that the current design of the project provides 12-foot travel lanes with 2foot shoulders; it is recommended that 11-foot travel lanes and 4-foot shoulders be provided to meet
minimum MassDOT requirements. This is a mid-term improvement that can be accommodated within
the planned bridge reconstruction project.

Consider relocating the bus stop west of the intersection based on pedestrian travel paths. It was noted
that pedestrians cross mid-block in a direct path from the entrance to the Worcester Housing
Authority building to the bus stop. The bus stop could be moved closer to the northwest corner of the
intersection, which would place it closer to the existing protected crosswalk that is also included in
the proposed design. This is a mid-term, potentially high cost improvement. A mid-block crossing at
the current bus stop location is not recommended because of the proximity of a signalized crosswalk.

Improve eastbound lane alignment in conjunction with construction of the new bridge. A review of
design plans for the project reveals that this is incorporated in the proposed design.

Remove jersey barriers. It is understood that existing jersey barriers will be removed as part of bridge
reconstruction.
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Belmont Street/Converse Street/I-290 Eastbound Off-Ramp

Upgrade traffic signal. The traffic signal upgrade should include all new equipment, including
overhead signal heads with backplates with a yellow retroreflective border meeting current MassDOT
and FHWA guidelines. New mast arms and overhead signal heads should be placed for optimal
visibility for approaching drivers and according to MUTCD and MassDOT standards. The grade of
the Belmont Street approaches should be considered in the mast arm design and may require taller
mast arms to increase approach visibility. Timing and phasing plans should be designed to ease
congestion. This is a mid-term, high cost improvement assumed to be included in the planned bridge
reconstruction project.

Provide signage, pavement markings and dotted guide line markings (elephant tracks) to clarify lane
assignments for the I-290 eastbound off-ramp. It is assumed that two left turn lanes are necessary to
provide adequate capacity for left turns exiting I-290 to Belmont Street westbound. Lane usage
signage should be provided on the ramp approach indicating that left turns and through movements
are shared from the center lane. Corresponding arrow markings on the pavement should also be
provided, and dotted guide line markings should be added to guide vehicles to the two westbound
departure lanes. These improvements should address sideswipe crashes that currently occur between
left-turning vehicles. This is a mid-term, low cost improvement that can be accommodated within the
planned bridge reconstruction project.

Provide advance detection on the I-290 off-ramp to reduce the occurrence of queues extending
beyond the beginning of exclusive turn lanes. The traffic signal can be programmed to extend the
green time based on activation of advance detection. This is a mid-term, medium cost improvement
that can be accommodated within the planned bridge reconstruction project.

Enforce speed along the Belmont Street corridor. It was suggested that vehicles travel at speeds
exceeding the 25 mph limit during non-peak periods. This is a short-term improvement, the cost of
which is reduced enforcement elsewhere in the city.

Consider a protected phase for eastbound left turns. The crash history between eastbound left-turning
vehicles and westbound through vehicles illustrates the need for a protected phase. A lag phase
should be considered to avoid vehicles waiting to complete the turn during the clearance interval.
This is a mid-term improvement that should be considered for incorporation into the project.

Improve signage on Converse Street to prevent wrong-way traffic. Signage should be upgraded at
parking lots and major traffic generators, as well as at the north end of Converse Street, to confirm its
one-way northbound operation. This is a short-term, low cost improvement.

Repair or replace the malfunctioning pedestrian signal head on the northwest corner of the
intersection. This is a short-term, low cost improvement.

Review sign clutter and remove unnecessary or inappropriate signs. The signage design for the
proposed project should consider the placement of existing signs, and remove or relocate signs as
necessary. This is a mid-term, low cost improvement assumed to be included in the planned bridge
reconstruction project.
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Belmont Street/Oak Avenue/Liberty Street

Clearly define the eastbound lane drop with markings and appropriate signage.
The number of sideswipe crashes and crashes involving parked cars on
Belmont Street eastbound is likely a result of driver confusion due to the lack
of an appropriate taper from two lanes to one. It was noted that two lanes will
transition to one eastbound lane within the project limits. A W4-2R Merge sign
should be provided for the lane drop, and on-street parking should be
eliminated within this block so that proper lane widths can be maintained. This
is a mid-term, medium cost improvement that can be accommodated within the
planned bridge reconstruction project.

Consider cutting back or removing the brick wall on the northeast corner of the intersection. The
existing wall blocks visibility for drivers exiting Oak Avenue. This is a long-term, high cost
improvement that would require participation of UMMMC.

Provide stop lines and double yellow centerlines on Oak Avenue and Liberty Street. This mid-term,
low cost improvement should be implemented with new pavement markings applied as part of the
bridge reconstruction project.

Remove the stop line on the Belmont Street westbound approach. A stop line is inappropriate at this
location because a vehicle is not required to stop. This is a short-term, low cost improvement.

Consider pedestrian desire lines. It was suggested that pedestrians may wish to cross the east leg of
the intersection where no crosswalk is provided to travel to the shops and restaurants located in the
block between Liberty Street and Edward Street. It was suggested that the crosswalk on the west side
of the intersection could be eliminated in favor of a crosswalk on the east side. This is a mid-term
improvement that can be accommodated within the planned project.
Belmont Street/Edward Street/UMass Memorial Medical Center Driveway

Consider pedestrian desire lines. It was noted that the crosswalk across the east leg of the intersection
is to be relocated further east, where ramps and a pushbutton-activated pedestrian beacon have
already been provided. Pedestrian desire lines should be studied to determine if this relocation is
appropriate. This is a mid-term improvement that can be accommodated within the planned project.

Provide pedestrian warning signage for proposed crosswalk locations. Warning signs will alert
approaching drivers of the potential for pedestrians in the roadway.

Evaluate the potential for enhancements to pedestrian crossings, including warning devices. A
number of potential treatments were discussed at the audit. Further study is required to determine the
most appropriate measure.
o Evaluate if pedestrian or vehicle volumes at the intersection justify a full traffic signal
installation based on MUTCD traffic signal warrants.
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o Consider adding beacons to the crosswalk on the west leg of the intersection, or consider
relocating the existing beacons on the east side of the intersection to the west side, where
more pedestrian crashes have occurred.
o Consider adding overhead pedestrian warning signs with flashing beacons.
o Replace existing beacons with rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB).
o The feasibility of a pedestrian hybrid beacon (HAWK) signal was discussed at the audit.
Audit participants expressed concerns regarding driver confusion. The MUTCD states
that a hybrid beacon should be installed at least 100 feet from a stop controlled side street
or driveway, which precludes the intersection from consideration unless crosswalks are
relocated away from the intersection, which is undesirable.

Rehabilitate pavement. Pavement condition was specifically brought up at this intersection because of
the steep downhill grade on the westbound approach, but it should be noted that new pavement will
be provided throughout the project. This is a mid-term, high cost improvement.

Consider removing or relocating brick pillars on each side of the UMMMC entrance driveway. The
existing pillars block visibility for drivers exiting the facility. This is a long-term, high cost
improvement that would require coordination with UMMMC.

Upgrade signage at the UMMMC entrance. Way finding signage should be added to indicate that the
driveway is the main entrance to the facility. This is a mid-term, potentially high cost improvement
that should be coordinated with UMMMC.

Provide a stop line and double yellow centerline on Edward Street. This mid-term, low cost
improvement should be implemented with new pavement markings applied as part of the planned
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, the City of Worcester or UMMMC 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
Belmont Street/I-290 Westbound Off-Ramp/Church driveway
Visibility, Stop
Sign Control,
Traffic
Congestion,
Signal
Equipment
Upgrade traffic signal, including signalization of the church driveway
approach. New mast arms and overhead signal heads should be
placed for optimal visibility for approaching drivers. Timing and
phasing plans should be designed to ease congestion.
Project
High
Mid-term
High**
Provide an exclusive left turn lane for westbound traffic bound for I290.
Project
High
Mid-term
High**
Sign Clutter
Review sign clutter and remove unnecessary or inappropriate signs.
Project
Medium
Mid-term
Low*
EB Lane Trap,
Signs
Provide lane usage signage for the eastbound approach.
Project
High
Mid-term
Low*
Pavement
Markings
Apply new pavement markings, clearly delineating lane lines and
exclusive turn lanes with arrow and only markings.
Project
High
Mid-term
Medium*
Signs
Relocate the yield sign for the channelized eastbound right turn. The
sign should be placed closer to the point where right turning vehicles
must yield
Project
Medium
Short-term
Low*
Signs
Review overhead guide sign locations, and locate proposed mast
arms so that guide signs are not obstructed.
Project
Medium
Mid-term
Low*
Signs
Relocate guide signs if obstructions cannot be avoided in the
proposed design.
MassDOT
Medium
Long-term
TBD (High)
Signs
Provide “Left Turn Yield on Green Ball” sign for the WB left turn to I290.
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
$250
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
$2,000
Project
High
Mid-term
High**
Project/
City/WRTA
Medium
Mid-term
High*
Clearance Times Study existing clearance times and implement changes as needed.
Shoulders
Provide shoulders along Belmont Street.
Bus Stop
Consider relocating the bus stop west of the intersection based on
pedestrian travel paths.
EB Alignment/
Jersey Barriers
Improve eastbound lane alignment in conjunction with construction of
the new bridge.
Project
High
Mid-term
High**
EB Alignment/
Jersey Barriers
Remove jersey barriers. It is understood that jersey barriers will be
removed as part of bridge reconstruction.
Project
Medium
Mid-term
Low**
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Table 3. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary
Safety Issue
Safety Enhancement
Responsibility
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Belmont Street/Converse Street/I-290 Eastbound Off-Ramp
Signal
Equipment
Upgrade traffic signal. New mast arms and overhead signal heads
should be placed for optimal visibility for approaching drivers. Timing
and phasing plans should be designed to ease congestion.
Project
High
Mid-term
High**
Ramp Lane
Confusion
Provide signage, pavement markings and dotted guide line markings
(elephant tracks) to clarify lane assignments for the I-290 EB offramp.
Project
High
Mid-term
Medium*
Ramp Storage
Length
Provide advance detection on the I-290 off-ramp to reduce the
occurrence of queues extending beyond the beginning of exclusive
turn lanes.
Project
Medium
Mid-term
Medium*
Speed
Enforce speed along the Belmont Street corridor.
Permissive EB
Left Turns
Consider a protected phase for eastbound left turns.
Wrong Way
Traffic on
Converse Street
$0
(Reduced
Short-term
Enforcement
Elsewhere)
City
High
Project
High
Mid-term
Low*
Improve signage on Converse Street to prevent wrong-way traffic.
Signage should be upgraded at parking lots and major traffic
generators, as well as at the north end of Converse Street.
City
Medium
Short-term
$2,500
Signal
Equipment
Repair or replace the malfunctioning pedestrian signal head on the
northwest corner of the intersection.
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
$5,000
Sign Clutter
Review sign clutter and remove unnecessary or inappropriate signs.
Project
Medium
Mid-term
Low*
Project
High
Mid-term
Medium*
City/UMMMC
High
Long-term
TBD (High)
Project
Medium
Mid-term
Low*
Belmont Street/Oak Avenue/Liberty Street
EB Alignment/
Lane Taper
Clearly define the EB lane drop with markings and appropriate
signage. On-street parking should be eliminated within this block so
that proper lane widths can be maintained.
Visibility
Consider cutting back or removing the brick wall on the northeast
corner of the intersection.
Pavement
Markings
Provide stop lines and double yellow centerlines for Oak Avenue and
Liberty Street.
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Table 3. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary
Responsibility
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
City
Medium
Short-term
$500
Mid-term
TBD*
Safety Issue
Safety Enhancement
WB Stop Line
Remove the stop line on the Belmont Street westbound approach.
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Consider pedestrian desire lines, and modify crosswalk layout as
Project
High
needed.
Belmont Street/Edward Street/UMass Memorial Medical Center driveway
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Consider pedestrian desire lines, and modify crosswalk layout as
needed.
Project
High
Mid-term
TBD*
Pedestrian
Provide pedestrian warning signage for proposed crosswalk
Accommodation,
locations.
New Crosswalk
Project
High
Mid-term
Low*
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Evaluate the potential for enhancements to pedestrian crossings,
including warning devices.
Project
High
Mid-term
TBD*
Pavement
Condition
Rehabilitate pavement. This improvement applies to the entire project
length.
Project
Medium
Mid-term
High**
Visibility
Consider removing or relocating brick pillars on each side of the
UMMMC entrance driveway.
City/UMMMC
High
Long-term
TBD (High)
Signage
Upgrade signage at the UMMMC entrance.
UMMMC
Medium
Mid-term
TBD (High)
Pavement
Markings
Provide a stop line and double yellow centerline for Edward Street.
Project
Medium
Mid-term
Low*
*
These improvements were not part of the proposed project as described and should be included 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
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Appendix B. RSA Audit Team Contact List
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Appendix C. Detailed Crash Data
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On Ramp of I 290 at Belmont Street, Worcester, MA (1)
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Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Crash
Date
Time of Day
m/d/y
Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Road Surface
Type
Driver Contributing Code
Type
D1
Ages
D2
D3
1
2
3
2/22/08
3/3/08
3/15/08
6:15 PM
1:00 PM
7:00 AM
Angle
Rear-end
Single Vehicle Crash
Dark - lighted roadway Snow
Daylight
Clear
Dawn
Snow
Dry
Dry
Wet
No Improper Driving
No Improper Driving
Unknown
57
35
25
50
44
4
5/16/08
6:00 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Wet
No Improper Driving
45
42
5
5/19/08
3:11 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
25
24
6
7/15/08
9:00 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Unknown
20
52
7
7/23/08
9:19 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Wet
Other improper action
20
33
8
9
10
9/3/08
7:21 PM
11/17/08 3:50 PM
11/19/08 2:00 PM
Angle
Rear-end
Rear-end
Dry
Dry
Dry
33
53
55
2/12/09
5:25 PM
Angle
27
59
12
2/27/09
11:38 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Wet
Unknown
No Improper Driving
Followed too closely
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
71
30
30
11
Dark - lighted roadway
Dawn
Daylight
Dark - roadway not
lighted
13
3/3/09
2:45 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
26
18
14
3/19/09
3:12 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Other improper action
39
83
15
4/22/09
5:36 PM
Angle
Daylight
Rain
Wet
No Improper Driving
63
36
16
6/10/09
9:05 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - lighted roadway Cloudy
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
46
40
Dry
Operating Vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive
manner
44
30
19
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
36
Comments
D4
Ice condition on the road. Both vehicles slide.
Without realizing red light, vehicle 1 didn't stop in time.
Vehicle struck pedestrian when light turned green
Vehicle3 sideswiped vehicle 4, then proceeded forward and rear-ended the
27 ambulance, which struck vehicle 1
Both vehicle 1 and vehicle 2 awaited signal and vehicle 1 prematurely
proceeded to struck vehicle 2
Vehicle1 was turning left when it cut vehicle 2 off.
While vehicle 2 made a left hand turn, it collided with vehicle 1 which
travelled in opposite direction
Vehicle 1 stopped for traffic signal and vehicle 2 struck vehicle 1
Vehicle 1 failed to stop for red traffic signal light striking vehicle 2 and
causing both to spin then vehicle 1 struck vehicle 3.
27 unk
Both vehicles were traveling east. While vehicle 2 attempted changed inside
lane to outside lane causing it to crash into vehicle 1
Vehicle 1 stopped at traffic signal. Vehicle 2 rear ended vehicle 1 and
pushed vehicle 1 three times.
Vehicle 2 was traveling west attempting to make left hand turn. When
vehicle 2 turned, it drove into vehicle 1 causing collision.
Both vehicles travelled east approaching ramp. Due to construction, ramp
was closed. Vehicle 2 was about to enter ramp. When she saw it, she
merged into traffic, but sideswiped vehicle 1
Vehicle 1 was on ramp to get into highway. Vehicle 2 fled from police driving
at high rate of speed and then, got onto ramp behind vehicle 1. Vehicle 2
struck vehicle 1 in the rear bumper and fled the scene.
Vehicle 2 was about to get on ramp. But ramp was closed and vehicle 2 was
colliding with vehicle 1 while it made u turn and moved into the path of
vehicle 1
17
9/8/09
10:20 AM
Rear-end
18
10/9/09
12:55 AM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
11/8/09
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - lighted roadway Cloudy
Dry
Made an improper turn
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
23
19
20
11/22/10 2:43 AM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Unknown
57
39
21
1/22/10
9:46 AM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
23
79
22
3/7/10
12:45 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Unknown
Operating Vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive
manner
The front bumper of vehicle 2 crashed into rear bumper of vehicle 1.
Vehicle 2 in the left lane attempted to make a left turn. After intersection,
traffic came to only one westbound travel lane. While vehicle 1 began to
merge into this lane, it sideswiped vehicle2
18
While vehicle 2 made a left turn, it collided with vehicle 1 which travelled
west. Next vehicle 1 struck traffic light pole and pole landed on roof of
vehicle 2.
Daylight
Clear
Vehicle 2 passed and sideswiped vehicle 1
40 unk
47 unk
23
6/7/10
10:55 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Unknown
25
24
11/8/10
10:00 PM
Unknown
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Wet
No Improper Driving
65 unk
25
12/2/10
8:33 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Dry
34
26
12/25/10 11:37 PM
Dark - lighted roadway Cloudy
No Improper Driving
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
31
Angle
44
29
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Worcester Police Department
Clear
Dry
Vehicle 1 was traveling east when it hit the pedestrian
Both vehicles travelled east. Vehicle 2 scraped passenger front bumper on
driver's side rear bumper of vehicle 1.
Vehicle 1 was turning left on a green arrow while vehicle 2 crashed into
vehicle one with red light.
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
On Ramp of I 290 at Belmont Street, Worcester, MA
CRASH MONTH
25%
19%
20%
15%
19%
12%
8%
10%
5%
4%
8%
8%
8%
8%
4%
4%
0%
0%
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
25%
23%
19%
20%
15%
19%
12%
12%
8%
8%
Saturday
Sunday
10%
5%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
30%
20%
20%
10%
0%
4%
6AM- 8AM
8%
8AM10AM
4%
10AM12PM
8%
8%
12% 12%
16%
4% 4%
12PM- 2PM- 4PM4PM- 6PM6PM- 8PM
2PM
8PM10PM
10PM12AM
0%
12AM- 2AM- 4AM4AM- 6AM
2AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
50%
40%
35%
38%
30%
19%
20%
10%
0%
4%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
0%
Rear-end
Angle
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
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0%
Head on
0%
4%
Rear to Rear Unknown
4/9/2013
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
On Ramp of I 290 at Belmont Street, Worcester, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
46%
42%
8%
4%
0%
Daylight
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Lighted
Roadway
Dark Roadway
not lighted
0%
0%
0%
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
58%
19%
0%
Other
0%
Unknown
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
Snow
0%
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
8%
Rain
Cloudy
15%
Clear
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
77%
23%
Dry
Wet
0%
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
moving)
gravel
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
27%
30%
24%
18%
20%
10%
0%
14%
6%
15-20
21-29
30-39
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50-59
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4%
4%
60-69
70-79
2%
80+
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Crash Data Summary Table
Off Ramp of I 290 and Converse Street at Belmont Street, Worcester, MA (2)
12/31/2007- 12/31/2010
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Crash
Date
Time of Day
m/d/y
Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Road Surface
Type
1
2
1/26/08
2/6/08
2:51 AM
4:30 AM
Angle
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Wet
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Unknown
3
4
2/11/08
3/18/08
7:11 PM
7:55 AM
Angle
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Ice
5
4/1/08
9:55 AM
Angle
Daylight
Rain
Wet
6
4/17/08
4:47 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
7
8
8/6/08
8/12/08
11:25 AM
12:23 PM
Rear-end
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Rain
Rain
9
9/8/08
2:05 PM
Angle
Daylight
10
9/26/08
4:00 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
D1
Comments
Ages
D2
D3
23
36
22
65
No Improper Driving
No Improper Driving
19 unk
18
52
33
38
Wet
Wet
Unknown
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
No Improper Driving
Vehicle 2 can't stop in time due to black ice.
Vehicle 1 pulled to the right side of the road for an ambulance. When it pulled
back into lane, it struck vehicle two on passenger side.
35
33
43
64
Vehicle 2 attempted to cut into vehicle 1's lane and struck vehicle 1
Vehicle 1 slammed on the brakes due to funeral procession and vehicle 2
can't stop in time and tapped vehicle 1 in the rear
The mirror on vehicle 1 hit mirror on vehicle 2
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
74
60
Rain
Wet
No Improper Driving
22
21 unk
47
79 unk
Vehicle 1 made a left turn and collided with vehicle 2 which travelled west.
In order to avoid collision, vehicle 1 was running off road while vehicle 2
made a left hand turn.
11
10/2/08
3:00 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Operating Vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive
manner
12
10/9/08
6:29 PM
Rear-end
Dusk
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
30
19
13
14
10/16/08 5:00 PM
11/10/08 3:40 PM
Angle
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Dry
Dry
Unknown
Unknown
34
55
30
40
15
1/7/09
11:58 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing Rain
Ice
No Improper Driving
54
18
16
1/9/09
4:40 PM
Angle
Dusk
Clear
Dry
Inattention
26
26
17
1/13/09
10:30 AM
Rear to Rear
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Unknown
26
46
Vehicle 1 and vehicle 2 both pulled over to the side of road for ambulance.
After ambulance passed by, vehicle 1 backed up and collided with vehicle 2.
In order to turn left, vehicle 2changed to left lane where vehicle 1 travelled.
Vehicle 2 then collided with vehicle 1.
Vehicle 1 (ambulance) was passing vehicle 2 in left lane but ambulance hit
curb and caused rear end to slide out and strike vehicle 2
When vehicle 2 pulled out and turned left, it was striking vehicle 1
Both vehicles were heading east while vehicle 2 stopped for pedestrian.
Vehicle 1 rear ended vehicle 2
Vehicle 1 cut off vehicle 2 with view obstructed and both vehicles turned
right.
Vehicle 2 made vehicle 1 hit curb and vehicle 1 got damage on its right front
wheel
18
1/17/09
1:31 AM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
21 unk
19
1/31/09
11:11 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
47
29
20
21
3/3/09
3/5/09
7:07 AM
7:42 AM
Angle
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Wet
Dry
49
42
54
53
22
3/20/09
7:00 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Other improper action
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
No Improper Driving
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
When vehicle 1 stopped at the red light, vehicle 2 struck her back bumper
When vehicle 2 was stopped at red signal light, vehicle 1 turned right and
collided with vehicle 2
43
44
23
24
25
4/19/09
6/10/09
6/11/09
2:32 AM
12:57 PM
Rear-end
Rear-end
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Daylight
Cloudy
Daylight
Clear
Wet
Dry
Dry
Physical Impairment
Inattention
Unknown
40
29
48
24
25
53
26
8/6/09
2:40 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
29
19
27
28
8/6/09
8/12/09
2:47 PM
2:19 PM
Rear-end
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Cloudy
Dry
Dry
Followed too closely
No Improper Driving
42
47
33
63
29
30
8/28/09
8/31/09
10:16 PM
1:42 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Daylight
Clear
Wet
Dry
Unknown
Failed to yield to right of way
51
23
46
42
31
32
9/4/09
2/18/10
11:13 AM
1:00 PM
Angle
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Daylight
Dry
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
No Improper Driving
26 unk
28
23
Clear
Clear
Vehicle 1 struck vehicle 2 sending vehicle 2 spinning to hit pedestrian.
75
Vehicle 2 disregarding red light crashed into vehicle 1 at intersection
Vehicle 1 failed to stop striking vehicle 2 in the rear. Operator of vehicle 1
was arrested for OUI alcohol.
Both vehicles turned left
Vehicle 2 failing to yield right of way to vehicle 1 made a left turn and collided
with vehicle 1 which travelled west
While vehicle 2 slowed its speed in traffic flow vehicle 1 struck vehicle 2 in
rear.
Vehicle 1 collided with vehicle 2 which made a left hand turn.
Vehicle 2 failed to yield right of way to vehicle 1. After collision, vehicle 2
was gone
Vehicle 2 attempted to change lane where vehicle 1 travelled.
Crash Data Summary Table
Off Ramp of I 290 and Converse Street at Belmont Street, Worcester, MA (2)
12/31/2007- 12/31/2010
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Crash
Date
Time of Day
m/d/y
Light Condition
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
33
3/8/10
11:25 AM
Head on
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
34
35
3/10/10
6/9/10
9:30 AM
11:12 AM
Rear-end
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Rain
Dry
Wet
36
6/22/10
7:53 AM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
37
38
7/4/10
8/28/10
2:45 PM
11:30 AM
Rear-end
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Daylight
39
40
9/29/10 6:30 PM
11/16/10 11:00 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Angle
Dusk
Daylight
41
12/1/10
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
8:14 PM
Manner of Collision
Type
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Worcester Police Department
Road Surface
Type
D1
Comments
Ages
D2
D3
27
24
Followed too closely
Unknown
29
22
43
46
Dry
Unknown
21
61
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
No Improper Driving
Inattention
72
25
54
30
Unknown
Cloudy
Dry
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
34 unk
55
30
Wet
Followed too closely
17
42
Vehicle 1 stopped to allow another vehicle traveling east to make a left turn.
Vehicle 2 struck vehicle 1
Both operators said they had green light
Vehicle 2 attempted to change left lane to center lane where vehicle 1
travelled and attempted to make left turn.
Vehicle 2 stopped for traffic and vehicle 1 was unable to come to a stop.
Vehicle 2was going straight while vehicle 1 made a left hand turn.
Both vehicles turned left. Vehicle 1 in inside lane sideswiped vehicle 2 in
outside lane
Both vehicles turning left and made contact while turning.
Vehicle 1 didn't see the vehicle 2 stopped. The operator of vehicle 1 stated
that he was arguing with his passenger
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Off Ramp of I 290 and Converse Street at Belmont Street, Worcester, MA
CRASH MONTH
25%
20%
20%
15%
15%
10%
15%
7%
10%
7%
5%
J
F
M
A
7%
2%
0%
0%
10%
M
J
J
A
S
O
5%
2%
N
D
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
25%
22%
20%
15%
22%
17%
12%
12%
10%
10%
5%
5%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
30%
20%
20%
10%
0%
10%
18%
10%
10% 10%
5%
6AM- 8AM
8AM10AM
3%
10AM12PM
12PM- 2PM- 4PM4PM- 6PM6PM- 8PM
2PM
8PM10PM
5%
10PM12AM
3%
5%
3%
12AM- 2AM- 4AM4AM- 6AM
2AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
50%
44%
37%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
12%
2%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
0%
Rear-end
Angle
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
Summary Table (2) Ramp of I 290 and Converse Street at Belmont
1 Street.xlsx
of 2
2%
Head on
2%
0%
Rear to Rear Unknown
4/9/2013
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Off Ramp of I 290 and Converse Street at Belmont Street, Worcester, MA
80%
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
76%
60%
40%
20%
0%
0%
Daylight
17%
7%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Lighted
Roadway
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dark Roadway
not lighted
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
0%
0%
2%
Unknown
0%
Other
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
2%
Severe
Crosswinds
Rain
Cloudy
Clear
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
68%
20%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
80%
12%
Snow
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
63%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
60%
40%
24%
20%
0%
5%
0%
Dry
Wet
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
moving)
gravel
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
40%
30%
30%
23%
16%
20%
10%
0%
12%
8%
15-20
21-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Summary Table (2) Ramp of I 290 and Converse Street at Belmont
2 Street.xlsx
of 2
6%
60-69
5%
70-79
0%
80+
4/9/2013
Crash Data Summary Table
Liberty Street and Oak Avenue at Belmont Street, Worcester, MA (3)
12/31/2007- 12/31/2010
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Crash
Date
Time of Day
m/d/y
Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Blowing Sand,
Snow
Road Surface
Type
Driver Contributing Code
Type
D1
Ages
D2
Comments
D3
Dry
Unknown
20
29
When vehicle 1 pulled out and made a left turn, it collided with vehicle 2
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Clear
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
No Improper Driving
No Improper Driving
Distracted
23
37
35
72
80
30
Vehicle 1 failed to yield.
Vehicle 2 misjudged distance between two vehicles when merging.
Angle
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Daylight
Cloudy
Wet
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
Unknown
23
53
17
40
9:02 AM
10:46 AM
Angle
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Rain
Clear
Wet
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
No Improper Driving
59
33
19
50
9/10/08
7:35 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Inattention
87
10
9/27/08
7:45 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Snow
Unknown
37
11
9/30/08
5:10 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Wet
60 unk
12
13
10/6/08 4:25 PM
10/16/08 4:31 PM
Angle
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Cloudy
Dry
Wet
No Improper Driving
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Unknown
84
45
28
26
14
11/5/08
8:50 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Inattention
18
47
Operator of vehicle 1 was distracted and vehicle 1 struck vehicle 2 which
stopped in heavy traffic.
15
11/7/08
6:00 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Cloudy
Wet
No Improper Driving
54
31
Vehicle 2 struck parked vehicle 1
16
17
11/17/08 11:00 AM
12/10/08 8:30 AM
Angle
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Rain
Dry
Wet
Failed to yield to right of way
No Improper Driving
58
30
61
25
Vehicle 2 struck vehicle 1 in roadway while vehicle 1 made a right hand turn.
While vehicle 1 pulled out, it struck vehicle 2 from right side.
18
1/29/09
9:00 AM
Unknown
Daylight
Clear
Wet
No Improper Driving
37
19
2/18/09
8:11 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Snow
Snow
No Improper Driving
40
24
As vehicle 2 slowed he slide on snow and rear ended vehicle 1.
20
5/17/09
12:30 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
20
56
Vehicle 2 was travelling west when struck by vehicle 1 which was turning left
21
6/13/09
7:59 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
42
34
22
7/10/09
2:45 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
19
65
23
24
25
26
8/27/09
9/18/09
10/22/09
12/6/09
8:10 PM
1:00 PM
9:45 AM
12:40 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Rain
Clear
Clear
Clear
Wet
Dry
Dry
Dry
No Improper Driving
No Improper Driving
Unknown
Inattention
27 unk
51
32
41
41
20
43
27
28
1/29/10
3/10/10
8:27 PM
2:51 PM
Angle
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Dry
18
44
31
52
29
9/27/10
6:55 AM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
No Improper Driving
Unknown
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
77
67
30
12/9/10
7:50 PM
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Dark - lighted roadway Cloudy
Dry
Made an improper turn
32 unk
1
1/3/08
3:54 PM
Angle
Daylight
2
3
4
3/5/08
3/25/08
4/14/08
8:30 PM
2:05 PM
4:57 PM
Angle
Rear-end
Rear-end
5
6
5/9/08
5/21/08
8:30 PM
12:40 PM
7
8
8/6/08
9/4/08
9
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Worcester Police Department
Rain
Vehicle 1 collided with vehicle 2 when vehicle 1 travelled west and vehicle 2
attempted to make left turn.
Pedestrian accident.
Vehicle 2 made a left turn . But third vehicle blocked her view of on coming
traffic. So vehicle 1 was forced off road into a utility pole by vehicle 2.
34
Hit and run.
While vehicle was making a right hand turn, it slightly impacted pedestrian.
Vehicle 1 travelled straight ahead. Vehicle 2 was changing lane and passed
vehicle 1. While vehicle 2 merged, it was colliding with vehicle 1.
Vehicle 2 travelled west in traffic. While vehicle 1 pulled out and made a right
hand turn, it struck vehicle 2.
Vehicle 2 sideswiped vehicle 1 while vehicle 1 was dropping passenger;
vehicle 2 passed vehicle one.
58
Vehicle 2 side wiped parked vehicle 1
Vehicle 1 crossed over yellow line and struck vehicle 2 after vehicle 2 had
turned right.
Vehicle 2 turned right and collided with vehicle 1 then swerved opposite side
.
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Liberty Street and Oak Avenue at Belmont Street, Worcester, MA
CRASH MONTH
25%
20%
20%
15%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
O
N
D
7%
3%
5%
3%
3%
3%
J
J
0%
J
F
M
A
M
A
S
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
30%
20%
27%
17%
13%
10%
0%
23%
7%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
7%
7%
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
20%
17%
17%
13% 13% 13% 13%
15%
10%
7%
7%
5%
0%
0% 0% 0% 0%
6AM- 8AM
8AM10AM
10AM12PM
12PM- 2PM- 4PM4PM- 6PM6PM- 8PM
2PM
8PM10PM
10PM12AM
12AM- 2AM- 4AM4AM- 6AM
2AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
53%
23%
10%
7%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
Rear-end
Angle
3%
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
Summary Table (3) Libersty St and Oak Ave at Belmont St.xlsx
1 of 2
0%
Head on
0%
3%
Rear to Rear Unknown
4/9/2013
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Liberty Street and Oak Avenue at Belmont Street, Worcester, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
80%
70%
60%
30%
40%
20%
0%
Daylight
0%
0%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Lighted
Roadway
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dark Roadway
not lighted
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
50%
20%
Other
Blowing
sand, snow
0%
0%
Unknown
3%
0%
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
0%
Snow
Rain
Cloudy
3%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
23%
Clear
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
80%
67%
60%
40%
27%
20%
0%
7%
Dry
Wet
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
moving)
gravel
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
30%
20%
20%
10%
0%
23%
16%
16%
9%
15-20
7%
21-29
30-39
40-49
Summary Table (3) Libersty St and Oak Ave at Belmont St.xlsx
50-59
2 of 2
60-69
4%
70-79
5%
80+
4/9/2013
Crash Data Summary Table
Intersection of Edward Street and Belmont Street, Worcester, MA (4)
12/31/2007- 12/31/2010
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Crash
Date
Time of Day
m/d/y
Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Road Surface
Type
1
2
3
4
2/22/08
4/18/08
4/21/08
6/2/08
12:00 PM
3:20 PM
1:00 PM
7:20 AM
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Dark - lighted roadway
Daylight
Snow
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Snow
Dry
Wet
Dry
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Swerving or avoiding due to wind,
slippery surface, vehicle, object, nonmotorist in roadway, etc.
Other improper action
Failed to yield to right of way
Failed to yield to right of way
D1
Ages
D2
32
60
65
25
50
44
82
Unk
5
6/25/08
8:00 PM
Angle
Dusk
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
40
26
6
7
9/9/08
9/20/08
12:30 PM
4:40 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Rain
Clear
Wet
Dry
Unknown
Followed too closely
50
30
83
59
8
9/26/08
7:52 PM
Head on
Dark - roadway not lighted Rain
Wet
Illness
33
35
9
10/18/08
5:30 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
20
Unk
10
10/28/08
11:45 AM
Unknown
Dusk
Rain
Wet
22
Unk
11
12/12/08
10:25 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Rain
Wet
No Improper Driving
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
41
22
12
13
12/15/08
12/22/08
6:16 PM
8:50 PM
Unknown
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway
Dark - lighted roadway
Cloudy
Cloudy
Dry
Wet
Failed to yield to right of way
No Improper Driving
21
48
18
14
1/16/09
12:15 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
65
24
15
16
17
18
1/20/09
2/4/09
2/11/09
3/14/09
3:27 PM
1:15 PM
7:30 AM
12:45 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Rear-end
Sideswipe, same direction
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Cloudy
Clear
Clear
Clear
Wet
Wet
Dry
Dry
Made an improper turn
Followed too closely
Inattention
Failed to yield to right of way
32
30
25
62
19
Unk
19
4/21/09
2:54 PM
Angle
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Failed to yield to right of way
40
25
20
5/12/09
12:30 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Clear
Dry
22
30
21
5/28/09
5:35 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
19
62
22
23
7/20/09
7/25/09
12:33 PM
11:15 AM
Angle
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
No Improper Driving
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
Operating Vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive
manner
Unknown
24
25
26
27
8/13/09
8/23/09
10/16/09
10/17/09
4:51 PM
8:02 PM
5:40 PM
2:24 AM
Angle
Unknown
Angle
Rear-end
Daylight
Dark - lighted roadway
Dusk
Dark - lighted roadway
Cloudy
Clear
Clear
Clear
Wet
Dry
Dry
Dry
Unknown
28
11/5/09
12:00 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
29
30
11/16/09
2/11/10
6:40 AM
1:00 PM
Angle
Angle
Dawn
Dark - lighted roadway
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
32
22
71
59
Unk
45
20
57
Inattention
78
19
Unknown
Unknown
46
83
56
65
Made an improper turn
Unknown
21
61
Comments
D3
Due to weather conditions, vehicle 2 couldn't stop and rear-ended vehicle 1
Hit & run crash
Unclear if an ambulance obstructed the view of the operators involved in
crash
The vehicle 2 was attempting to turn left while vehicle 2 passed on the right
striking her side mirror
When vehicle 1 slowed down for pedestrian and was rear-ended
Vehicle 2 was rushing to the hospital due to being ill and made a quick left
hand turn
The traffic in right lane on WB allow pedstrain to cross, but vehicle 1 in left
lane on WB failed to stop for pedestrian.
Operator of vehicle 1 didn't see pedestrian crossing the street when she was
making her left turn
The traffic in right lane on WB allow pedstrain to cross road, but vehicle 1 in
left lane on WB failed to stop for pedestrian.
Vehicle 1 was stopped and waiting to turn onto 104 Belmont St.
Vehicle 1 stopped for pedestrian in crosswalk & vehicle 2 couldn't stop in
time
The pedestrian was legally blind attempting to cross Belmont St in a marked
crosswalk towards the hospital. Operator of Vehicle 1 did not think
pedestrian was moving and proceeded to turn onto Belmont St. Vehicle 1
dragged the pedestrian approximately 33' before coming to a stop causing
serious injuries.
Vehicle 1 was slowing for traffic. Vehicle 2 struck vehicle 1 in rear.
Hit & run crash
Bicyclist without brakes struck vehicle 1.
EB traffic stopped to allow operator to exit hospital drive way but, operator
failed to stop for vehicles traveling in the WB travel lanes.
Vehicle 1 (motorcyle) was dropped on its side when vehicle 2 (scooter) made
a left hand turn. Vehicles didn't make contact.
Vehicle 2 was initially behind vehicle 1 and pulled into outside lane
sideswiping Vehicle 1 in the process.
Cyclist was weaving in & out of traffic and cut suddenly into Vehicle 1's travel
lane
Vehicle 1 struck vehicle 2 which was stopped for pedestrian in crosswalk
Vehicle 1 made a left hand turn while vehicle 2 travelled straight and still
accelerated at the last minute colliding with vehicle 1. After striking, vehicle 1
went up onto an embankment.
Hit and run. Vehicle struck the pedestrian and fled the scene.
After initial impact, Vehicle 2 hit a parked car in front of 98 Belmont St.
Unk Vehicle 3 stopped causing a domino effect on the vehicles behind it.
Because traffic in the WB left lane was stopped, vehicle 1 didn't see vehicle
2.
Vehicle 2 was making left turn into the parking lot at 104 Belmont St when it
was struck by Vehicle 1.
Crash Data Summary Table
Intersection of Edward Street and Belmont Street, Worcester, MA (4)
12/31/2007- 12/31/2010
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Crash
Date
Time of Day
m/d/y
Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Road Surface
Type
31
32
33
3/15/10
3/15/10
6/11/10
10:05 AM
12:10 PM
9:10 PM
Rear-end
Rear-end
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Dusk
Rain
Rain
Snow
Wet
Wet
Dry
34
35
36
37
8/3/10
10/9/10
10/15/10
10/26/10
12:00 PM
12:33 PM
11:20 AM
2:40 PM
Rear-end
Head on
Rear-end
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Rain
Clear
38
11/2/10
4:42 PM
Angle
Daylight
39
40
11/10/10
11/18/10
9:30 AM
9:44 PM
Unknown
Angle
Daylight
Dark - lighted roadway
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the Worcester Police Department
Driver Contributing Code
Type
D1
Ages
D2
37
31
29
50
39
43
Dry
Dry
Wet
Dry
Inattention
Unknown
No Improper Driving
Operating Vehicle in erratic, reckless,
careless, negligent, or aggressive
manner
Failed to yield to right of way
No Improper Driving
Distracted
46
58
43
50
23
Clear
Dry
Made an improper turn
23
28
Cloudy
Clear
Wet
Dry
Unknown
No Improper Driving
27
20
18
44
Unk
Comments
D3
Because there was a work zone, officer stopped vehicle 1 to allow patient
could leave and take left turn. Both vehicle 1 and vehicle 2 stopped. But,
vehicle 3 didn't see traffic queued up and struck vehicle 2 causing it to hit
19 vehicle 1
Stop & go traffic. Vehicle 2 slid on wet roadway and hit Vehicle 1.
Vehicle 1 stopped for traffic when struck from behind by vehicle 2.
Vehicle 1 hit pedestrian in marked crosswalk.
Hit & run crash. Vehicle 1 stopped for pedestrian in crosswalk.
Vehicle 2 was backing into a parking spot and hit parked vehicle 1.
Vehicle 3 (uninvolved) in left travel lane on Belmont St. WB stopped to allow
Vehicle 2 to turn out of Edward St. Vehicle 1 passed Vehicle 3 on the right
and did not see Vehicle 2.
Vehicle 2 struck vehicle 1 which was stopped for pedestrian in crosswalk
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Edward Street and Belmont Street, Worcester, MA
CRASH MONTH
20%
18%
15%
13%
10%
10%
5%
8%
8%
8%
5%
5%
8%
8%
A
S
8%
5%
0%
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
O
N
D
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
25%
20%
20%
20%
20%
15%
10%
10%
15%
13%
3%
5%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
40%
33%
30%
20%
10%
0%
8%
6AM- 8AM
13%
10%
15%
3%
8AM10AM
10AM12PM
13%
5%
12PM- 2PM- 4PM4PM- 6PM6PM- 8PM
2PM
0% 0% 3% 0%
8PM10PM
10PM12AM
12AM- 2AM- 4AM4AM- 6AM
2AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
40%
35%
33%
30%
20%
10%
0%
10%
10%
8%
5%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
Rear-end
Angle
Summary Table (4) Edward St at Belmont St.xlsx
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
1 of 2
0%
Head on
Rear to Rear Unknown
4/9/2013
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Edward Street and Belmont Street, Worcester, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
80%
68%
60%
40%
20%
0%
3%
Daylight
18%
10%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Lighted
Roadway
3%
0%
0%
0%
Dark Roadway
not lighted
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
58%
20%
0%
Other
0%
Unknown
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
0%
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
0%
Snow
Rain
Cloudy
5%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
18%
Clear
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
80%
63%
60%
35%
40%
20%
0%
Dry
Wet
3%
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
moving)
gravel
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
28%
30%
20%
10%
0%
16%
16%
13%
9%
10%
3%
15-20
21-29
30-39
Summary Table (4) Edward St at Belmont St.xlsx
40-49
50-59
2 of 2
60-69
70-79
4%
80+
4/9/2013
Road Safety Audit—Belmont Street over I-290—Worcester, MA
Prepared by BETA Group, Inc.
Appendix D. Speed Regulations