ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
Merrimack College
Route 114, 125 and 133
Town of North Andover
January 14, 2014
Prepared For:
MassDOT Highway Division
Prepared By:
BETA Group, Inc.
Road Safety Audit—Merrimack College, Routes 114, 125 and 133—North Andover, MA
Prepared by BETA Group, Inc.
Table of Contents
Project Data ................................................................................................................................. 1
Background ................................................................................................................................. 2
Project Description ..................................................................................................................... 2
Audit Observations ................................................................................................................... 11
Potential Safety Enhancements ............................................................................................... 17
Summary of Road Safety Audit ............................................................................................... 23
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 – Route 114 West Segment ............................................................................. 3
Location Map – Route 114 East Segment .............................................................................. 8
List of Tables
Table 1.
Table 2.
Table 3.
Participating Audit Team Members ....................................................................................... 1
Estimated Time Frame and Costs Breakdown ..................................................................... 17
Potential Safety Enhancement Summary ............................................................................. 24
Road Safety Audit—Merrimack College, Routes 114, 125 and 133—North Andover, MA
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Project Data
A Road Safety Audit for Routes 114, 125 and 133 around the area of Merrimack College in the Town of
North Andover was held on December 11, 2013 at the Merrimack College Sakowich Campus Center in
North Andover, 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, planning. legislative 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
Neil Boudreau
MassDOT Highway Division – State Traffic Engineer
Sara Timoner
MassDOT Highway Division – District 4 Traffic
Brian Fallon
MassDOT Highway Division – District 4 Projects
Michael Karas
MassDOT Highway Division – District 4 Operations
Jim Terlizzi
Merrimack Valley Planning Commission
Tony Komornick
Merrimack Valley Planning Commission
Betsy Goodrich
Merrimack Valley Planning Commission
Fred McCarthy
North Andover Fire Department
Sgt. Daniel Crevier
North Andover Police
Bruce Thibodeau
North Andover DPW
Promise Otaluka
FHWA
Andrea Leary
Merrimack Valley TMA
Al Marrone
Merrimack Valley TMA
Sen. Kathleen O’Connor Ives
State Legislature
Hailey Klein
Sen. O’Connor Ives
Barry Pett
Sen. Bruce Tarr
Bryan Nicholas
Royal Crest Manager
Felipe Schwartz
Merrimack College
Brad Villett
Merrimack College
Greg Lucas
BETA Group, Inc.
Justin Curewitz
BETA Group, Inc.
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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 Routes 114, 125 and 133 around the area of
Merrimack College because they have been identified as high crash locations within the Merrimack Valley
Planning Commission (MVPC) region. The RSA is intended to identify potential short and long term
safety improvements that can be made along the Route 114 corridor and at specific intersections, which
can then be implemented through general maintenance for short term low cost improvements or
incorporated into a potential reconstruction project for long term improvements. Merrimack Valley
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MVMPO) conducted a Route 114 Corridor Study, which established
the importance of improving vehicular and pedestrian travel in the corridor.
Project Description
Route 114 (Turnpike Street), shown in Figures 1 and 2, is a Principal Arterial under State jurisdiction.
Route 114 follows a general northwest to southeast alignment through North Andover, but for the purpose
of this report it will be referred to as east-west roadway and is signed as an east-west route.
Land use in the area is a mix of residential, commercial and institutional. Merrimack College is located
within the study area and has a current enrollment of approximately 2,200 students. Route 114 connects to
I-495 approximately one mile northwest of the study limits, and connects to the City of Lawrence north
and west of I-495.
Intersections and cluster areas included in the audit are discussed in detail below, listed from north/west
to south/east.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) at Peters Street (Route 133)
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) and Peters Street (Route 133) form a 4-way signalized intersection, with
Route 114 forming the east-west legs and Peters Street forming the north-south legs. Peters Street is
functionally classified as an Urban Principal Arterial, and is under Town of North Andover jurisdiction.
The intersection is identified as a high crash location within the MVPC region.
Route 114 provides two through lanes in each direction, with left turns accommodated by an exclusive
left turn lane both eastbound and westbound. The traffic signal provides protected/permissive phasing for
lefts to Peters Street. Land use in the area is mostly commercial, with a CVS Pharmacy located on the
northwest corner and a Burger King on the northeast corner of the intersection.
Peters Street generally provides a single lane of travel in each direction, but widens at Route 114 to
provide a left turn lane in each direction. The traffic signal provides permissive phasing for left turns from
Peters Street in both directions. An exclusive pedestrian phase is provided, and a crosswalk is present
across the south leg with a continuous sidewalk along the south side Route 114. A sidewalk exists on the
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Location Map
Route 114 West Segment
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northeast corner bordering the CVS property, but provides no access to the intersection. Pavement
conditions are deteriorated and rutting was observed along both approaches of Route 114.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) eastbound at Peters Street (Route 133)
Crash data provided by the North Andover Police Department and summarized by MassDOT show 32
crashes from January 2010 to December 2012. A crash summary and collision diagram is included in the
Appendix. Angle crashes are the most prevalent crash type at this location, comprising 50% of total
crashes. Nine angle crashes occurred between mainline left-turns and opposing through vehicles; four
involving a westbound left-turning vehicle and five involving a westbound left-turning vehicle. These
types of crashes are likely the result of drivers taking chances on unacceptable gaps during times of
congestion. Rear-end crashes comprised 38% of total crashes. Six of the twelve rear-end crashes occurred
on the Route 114 westbound approach, which may be the result of inadequate signal clearance times, poor
signal visibility or driver frustration and aggression brought on by traffic congestion. Of particular note
are five crashes involving vehicles entering or exiting the Burger King and CVS driveways. Three
sideswipe crashes occurred at the intersection, one eastbound approaching the intersection and two
westbound. It is worth noting that 28% of crashes occurred in the month of October, which may possibly
relate to the fall increase in traffic related to the college.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) at Andover Street (Route 125)
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) and Andover Street (Route 125) form a 4-way intersection under traffic
signal control. Route 114 forms the east and west legs of the intersection, with Andover Street comprising
the north and south legs. The north leg of Andover Street carries Route 125, which also follows Route
114 east of the intersection. Andover Street is functionally classified as an Urban Principal Arterial north
of Route 114 and an Urban Minor Arterial south of Route 114, with both under state jurisdiction. The
intersection is identified as a high crash location within the MVPC region.
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Route 114 (Turnpike Street) westbound at Andover Street (Route 125)
Route 114 provides two through lanes in each direction, with left turns accommodated by an exclusive
left turn lane both eastbound and westbound. The traffic signal provides protected/permissive phasing for
left turns to Andover Street. A channelized right-turn lane is provided for the westbound approach and is
under yield control. Land use in the area is a mix of commercial and institutional, with Merrimack
College located on the southeast corner, Bertucci’s Restaurant on the northwest corner and an office park
on the southwest corner of the intersection.
Andover Street provides a single travel lane in each direction, but widens at Route 114 to provide a left
turn lane in each direction. The southbound through lane is shared between left turns and through vehicles
to allow the approach to operate as a dual left. Channelized right turn lanes are provided for both
approaches. The traffic signal provides split phasing for Andover Street, allowing protected left turns in
both directions. An exclusive pedestrian phase is provided, and crosswalks are provided across the south
and west legs with a continuous sidewalk along the west side of Andover Street. Crosswalks are also
provided across both channelized right-turn lanes on Andover Street. A sidewalk is provided on the
southwest corner and the crosswalk across the south leg provides access to Merrimack College from the
intersection. Pavement conditions are deteriorated and rutting was observed along both approaches of
Route 114.
Crash data provided by the North Andover Police Department and summarized by MassDOT show 52
crashes from January 2010 to December 2012. A crash summary and collision diagram is included in the
Appendix. The intersection experienced a significant history of both rear-end and angle crashes. Rear-end
crashes are most prevalent, comprising 48% of total crashes and occurred on all approaches to the
intersection. Seven of the 25 rear-end crashes involved vehicles in the yield-controlled westbound
channelized right turn and two others involved northbound right turning vehicles. 40% of the total crashes
at the intersection occurred when the road surface was wet, which suggests poor pavement conditions and
can be a contributing factor in rear-end crashes. Eight crashes involved vehicles heading westbound, with
two of the eight involving three vehicles and one involving five vehicles. The remaining ten were spread
throughout the remaining three approaches, six eastbound and four southbound. Eight angle crashes
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occurred between mainline left-turns and opposing through vehicles; four in each direction. Four
additional angle crashes occurred between a through vehicle from Andover Street and a through vehicle
from Route 114; three of these crashes had both drivers claim to have a green light.
Five sideswipe crashes occurred at the intersection, three involving lane changes approaching the
intersection and one involving two southbound left-turning vehicles that struck each other attempting to
turn at the same time. The remaining sideswipe crash involved a truck striking a sign in the median while
making a left turn. Of particular note are five crashes involving out of control vehicles all of which
occurred in bad weather causing the vehicles to slide off the road.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) at Andover Bypass (Route 125)
Route 114 (Turnpike Street), Andover Bypass (Route 125) and Royal Crest Drive form a 4-way
signalized intersection, with Route 114 forming the east-west legs, Andover Bypass forming the south leg
and Royal Crest Drive forming the north leg. Route 125 follows Route 114 west of the intersection and
continues south on Andover Bypass at the intersection. Andover Bypass is functionally classified as an
Urban Principal Arterial, and is under State jurisdiction. Royal Crest Drive is an exit-only driveway for
the Royal Crest Estates apartment complex under signal control; an entry-only driveway is located 50 feet
to the west. The intersection is identified as a high crash location within the MVPC region.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) eastbound at Andover Bypass (Route 125)
Route 114 provides two lanes in each direction, with westbound left turns to Andover Bypass
accommodated from a dedicated lane. Eastbound turns are accommodated from a right-side slip lane that
splits to provide access to a lane allowing signalized U-turns to Route 114 west and the Royal Crest
entrance, and a right turn slip lane to Andover Bypass. The traffic signal provides protected/permissive
phasing for westbound lefts to Andover Bypass and protected lefts from the U-turn/left lane eastbound.
Land use in the area is a mix of residential, commercial and institutional. Merrimack College is located on
the southwest corner, Royal Crest Estates is located on the north side of Route 114 and Rite-Aid occupies
the southeast corner of the intersection.
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Andover Bypass approaching the intersection provides two lanes of travel, with a channelized right-turn
lane. The traffic signal provides split phasing for the side streets, with Royal Crest Drive and the
eastbound U-turn/left lane operating under the same phase. Pedestrian accommodations and sidewalks are
not provided at the intersection. Pavement conditions are deteriorated and rutting was observed along
both approaches of Route 114.
Crash data provided by the North Andover Police Department and summarized by MassDOT show 31
crashes from January 2010 to December 2012. A crash summary and collision diagram is included in the
Appendix. The most prevalent crash types were rear-end crashes, comprising 67% of total crashes. Nine
of the twenty rear-end crashes occurred on the Route 114 westbound approach, four occurred on the
eastbound approach and five on the northbound approach. Six angle crashes occurred between a
westbound left-turning vehicle and an eastbound through vehicle. There was one fatality at the
intersection involving an eastbound vehicle sideswiping another, causing the two vehicles to cross the
median and be struck by a westbound truck. It was also noted by police that there was another fatality
prior to the time period analyzed involving a motorcycle and a limousine, with speed as a contributing
factor.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) east of Andover Bypass (Route 125)
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) provides two lanes in each direction at the intersection of Andover Bypass
Street. In the eastbound direction, the roadway merges to a single lane, but widens slightly to provide a
right turn lane into Rite Aid with the two lanes separated by a solid white lane line. The lack of a marked
or signed merge and the faded pavement markings for the right turn lane allow two lanes of traffic to
continue through this segment, and then merge to a single lane just east of the Rite Aid driveway. A twoway left turn lane begins as the cross section narrows to a single lane in each direction. Audit participants
noted that regular users stay in the left turn lane. This segment is mostly commercial land use with an
office building, the Salem Five Bank and the Crossroads Strip Mall on the north side of 114 with access
provided by four separate driveways, connected through parking lots and streets behind the buildings. The
south side of Route 114 features Rite Aid and the Chestnut Green office complex. Access to the Rite Aid
is provided from both Route 114 and Andover Bypass Street, while the Chestnut Green complex has a
single driveway for all the buildings in the complex. Sidewalks and crosswalks are not provided along
this segment of Route 114.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) eastbound east of Andover Bypass
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Location Map
Route 114 East Segment
Road Safety Audit—Merrimack College, Routes 114, 125 and 133—North Andover, MA
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Crash data provided by the North Andover Police Department and summarized by MassDOT show 14
crashes from January 2010 to December 2012. A crash summary and collision diagram is included in the
Appendix. The most prevalent crash types were angle and rear-end crashes, comprising 38% and 46% of
total crashes, respectively. All five of the rear-end crashes occurred westbound on Route 114, with four
related to traffic congestion, while one involved a right-turning vehicle into the Salem Five Bank that was
struck from behind by a through vehicle. 54% of total crashes occurred when the road was wet, again
suggesting poor pavement conditions that can contribute to rear-end crashes.
Six angle crashes occurred along this segment, all of which involved vehicles entering or exiting a
commercial driveway. Two of these angle crashes occurred between an eastbound left-turning vehicle and
a westbound through vehicle, two between a westbound through vehicle and a vehicle exiting the
Crossroads Strip Mall, and one other between a vehicle exiting the Chestnut Green and an eastbound
through vehicle. Several of these angle crashes were listed as courtesy crashes. A courtesy crash occurs
when a vehicle stops, contrary to the rules of the road, to let another vehicle enter the traffic stream or
turn across stopped traffic to a driveway or side street. This may result in rear-end crashes when a trailing
driver does not expect a driver in front of them to stop; it may also be a factor in angle crashes when a
vehicle traveling in one direction stops to let another vehicle turn, only to have the turning vehicle struck
by a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. Although Route 114 is striped as one lane in each
direction, it often operates as two due to the wide roadway width along this segment.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) from Hillside Road to Stop and Shop
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) provides two travel lanes eastbound and a single travel lane westbound east
of Hillside Road. Approximately ¼ of a mile east of Hillside Road the eastbound lanes merge and Route
114 provides a single travel lane in each direction with a two-way left-turn lane. The roadway crosssection widens at Jasmine Plaza to provide two through lanes in each direction, maintaining the two-way
left-turn lane for an additional 100 feet. A signalized intersection is located at the Stop and Shop driveway
with the westbound approach providing an exclusive left-turn lane for turns into Stop and Shop. Land use
in the area is a mix of residential and commercial. Residential homes are located along both sides of
Route 114 from Hillside Road to the Jasmine Plaza.
Hillside Road is under STOP control and classified as a local road under Town of North Andover
jurisdiction, providing access to several neighborhood streets to the north of Route 114. Several
businesses are located along Route 114 from the Jasmine Plaza to the end of the study corridor. The south
side of Route 114 features the Jasmine Plaza (which includes a Dunkin Donuts and drive thru), Stop and
Shop and a BP gas station. Both Stop and Shop and the Jasmine Plaza have access from Route 114 and
Willow Street, while the BP gas station has access from Route 114 and the Stop and Shop entrance.
Located on the north side of Route 114 are the Mister Sudzy car wash and an office park which has access
from Route 114 and Chestnut Street. Sidewalks and crosswalks are not provided along this segment of
Route 114.
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Route 114 (Turnpike Street) westbound at Stop and Shop
Crash data provided by the North Andover Police Department and summarized by MassDOT show 61
crashes within this segment of Route 114 from January 2010 to December 2012. A crash summary and
collision diagram is included in the Appendix. The most prevalent crash types were rear-end crashes,
comprising 56% of total crashes. 31 of 35 rear-end crashes occurred westbound on Route 114, nine of
which involved three vehicles, two involving four vehicles and one involving five vehicles. Twenty-three
of the westbound crashes occurred between the Jasmine Plaza and Hillside Road. The four remaining
rear-end crashes occurred eastbound on Route 114, with three located at the Stop and Shop entrance.
Eleven angle crashes occurred along this segment, most of which involved vehicles entering or exiting a
commercial driveway, three of which occurred between left-turning vehicles exiting the Jasmine Plaza
and an eastbound through vehicle. Two of these angle crashes occurred between a vehicles maneuvering
around another vehicle causing it to swerve off the road, striking a utility pole. Eleven sideswipe crashes
occurred along this segment of Route 114, with three located at the westbound lane merge. Three
additional sideswipe crashes occurred between eastbound vehicles and one with an eastbound vehicle and
a vehicle exiting the Jasmine Plaza. Also of note were three head on crashes, two occurring at the Stop
and Shop entrance and one at Hillside Road. Two of these crashes stated driver inattention as a
contributing factor. A fatal crash involving a pedestrian occurred just prior to the Jasmine Plaza heading
eastbound where the pedestrian was walking in the roadway following a storm and was struck by an
eastbound vehicle.
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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:
Route 114 Corridor
A number of safety issues discussed by the audit team relate to the entire study area and are summarized
below.
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Pedestrian Accommodation – The lack of pedestrian accommodations is of significant concern
throughout the study area, and was noted as a contributing factor in a pedestrian fatality along Route
114. No sidewalks are present along Route 114 south of the intersection of Route 114 and Andover
Street, despite the presence of several businesses that generate pedestrian traffic from the college.
Specific locations of interest are discussed further under each intersection/cluster area discussion.
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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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Lighting - It was noted that street lighting is inconsistent along the corridor, which presents potential
safety concerns for all users.
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Traffic Congestion – Congestion along the corridor was identified as a potential contributing factor in
rear-end crashes both at intersections and along the corridor. Specific areas of concern are discussed
further under each intersection/cluster area discussion.
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Solar Glare – Route 114 follows a northwest to southeast alignment through the study area, and solar
glare can affect signal visibility, especially where signal backplates are damaged or missing.
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Pavement Condition – Pavement rutting was evident on the approaches to all signalized intersections.
It should also be noted that a significant number of crashes occur on wet pavement.
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Speeding – Speeding was noted as a concern during off-peak periods. This was of specific concern
for drivers heading southeast on the shared segment of Route 114 and Route 125 bordering the
Merrimack campus; the open, divided character of the roadway leading to a right turn slip ramp to the
higher-speed Route 125 Andover Bypass may encourage drivers towards increased speeds in this
segment.
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Driver Aggression – This was noted as a specific concern but also as a contributing factor in crashes
throughout the study area. Congestion raises driver frustration, which can in turn result in increased
driver aggression. Drivers exhibiting increased aggression are more willing to take chances on both
unacceptable gaps and clearance time violations, which can lead to crashes.
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Clearance Times – Both vehicle clearance times and pedestrian clearance times were noted to be
potentially inadequate at the three signalized locations within the study area. The history of rear-end
crashes along the corridor may be an indication of inadequate clearance intervals at signalized
locations. It was also suggested that pedestrians avoid using signalized crossings because pedestrian
clearance times are inadequate.
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Enforcement – It was noted by police that enforcement for both speeding and red light running is
difficult due to the lack of safe locations to pull drivers over. Enforcement in this area requires
multiple officers so that a violation can be radioed to an officer who can pull the violator over further
downstream where wider shoulders exist.
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Red Light Running - Red light running may be related to inadequate clearance times, driver
aggression, or to a personal driver risk assessment due to the lack of enforcement in the area.
Roadway Character – It was suggested that drivers have a “highway mentality” due to the character
of the roadway, which leads to increased speed and increased driver aggression. This issue was
brought up when discussing the segment from Hillside Road to Stop and Shop, but applies to the
entire corridor. Faded pavement markings along the corridor contribute to this perception.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) at Peters Street (Route 133)
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Left Turn Demand –Left turns from both Route 114 and from Peters Street were discussed by the
audit team.
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Left turns from Route 114 are presently accommodated by protected/permissive phasing.
Nine crashes at the intersection involved a left turning vehicle colliding with an opposing
through vehicle; five between an eastbound left and a westbound through, and four between a
westbound left and an eastbound through. It was suggested that waiting vehicles may be
taking chances on unacceptable gaps. It was noted that changing to protected only phasing
would provide safer operations for left turns, but would likely increase queues and potentially
create blocking of the through lane by queued left turns.
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Left turns from Peters Street southbound are permissive only. It was noted that the heavy
southbound left turn demand, coupled with heavy northbound flow, results in left turning
vehicles waiting in the intersection and completing their turn during or at the end of the
clearance phase.
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Backplates – Backplates are present on the overhead signal heads, but several are damaged.
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Burger King Traffic – The driveway from Burger King to Route 114 is a right-in/right-out driveway
serving Route 114 westbound traffic only. Drivers wishing to exit Burger King and head east on
Route 114 must turn left onto Peters Street and then turn left onto Route 114 at the signal. It was
noted that traffic exiting Burger King blocks Peters Street at times due to queued traffic on Peters
Street southbound.
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Pedestrian Accommodation – Sidewalks are provided only along the south side of Route 114 and
along the CVS property on the northwest corner of the intersection. It was noted that pedestrians cross
Route 114 either at the Route 114/Andover Street intersection or midblock between Peters Street and
Andover Street and then cross behind the Burger King to cross Peters Street to get to CVS.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) at Andover Street (Route 125)
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Left Turn Demand –Left turns from both Route 114 and from Andover Street were discussed by the
audit team.
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Left turns from Route 114 are presently accommodated by protected/permissive phasing.
Eight crashes at the intersection involved a left turning vehicle colliding with an opposing
through vehicle. It was suggested that waiting vehicles may be taking chances on
unacceptable gaps. It was noted that changing to protected only phasing would provide safer
operations for left turns, but would likely result in lengthy queues and spillback of left turning
vehicles.
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The skew of the intersection creates a longer, sweeping turn for both northbound lefts going
westbound, and for southbound lefts going eastbound. It was noted that left turning vehicles
from Andover Street northbound have been observed turning left before the median dividing
the west leg of Route 114, and continuing westbound in the eastbound lanes. This happens
when the “Keep Right” sign on the nose of the island has been knocked down, likely from
turning trucks. The “Keep Right” sign was missing on the day of the audit.
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Pedestrian Accommodation – Sidewalks are provided along the south side of Route 114 west of the
intersection, along the west side of Andover Street south of the intersection, and along the northwest
corner of the intersection bordering Bertucci’s restaurant. A walkway connects the Merrimack
campus to the southeast corner of the intersection, and a crosswalk is provided across the south leg of
Andover Street, which then provides connection to a crosswalk across the west leg of Route 114. It
was noted that pedestrians do not always use the provided crosswalks to cross the intersection, and
that pedestrian desire lines bring them across Route 114 to the Bertucci’s, as well as to the Burger
King and CVS on the north side of Route 114 at the Peters Road intersection.
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Pedestrian Signals – It was suggested that pedestrian signals are outdated at the intersection. It should
be noted that the graphical man/hand pedestrian signal indications at the intersection meet current
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements for pedestrian signal
indications, but countdown indications are not provided, which are required by the MUTCD for all
new pedestrian signal installations.
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Bus Stops – It was noted that Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA) buses
typically follow Peters Street to Route 114, but travel northwest on Route 114 from Peters Street
towards North Andover Mall and do not travel southeast towards Andover Street and Merrimack
College. The lack of bus stops and bus routes near Merrimack College and the Route 114/Andover
Street intersection means that students wishing to use the MVRTA bus must walk through the Route
114/Andover Street intersection to get to bus stops on Peters Street and/or Route 114. The lack of
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pedestrian accommodations east of Andover Street makes it difficult and dangerous for these
pedestrians walking to bus stops from the east.
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Intersection Geometry – Right turn channelized islands on the southeast and northwest corners of the
intersection create conflicts between pedestrians and right-turning vehicles under yield control. It was
noted that drivers entering a channelized right turn under yield control are looking to their left to
judge acceptable gaps, and would not see a pedestrian entering the uncontrolled crosswalk on their
right. It should be noted that no crashes were reported between pedestrians and right-turning vehicles.
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Lane Designation – It was noted that northbound traffic on Andover Street does not always adhere to
the intended lane designations, which provide a left turn lane to Route 114 westbound and a through
lane for Andover Street (Route 125) northbound. Drivers have been observed using both lanes to
continue northbound, switching from the left lane to the through lane as they traverse the intersection.
One sideswipe crash occurred on this approach.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) at Andover Bypass (Route 125)
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Left Turn Demand/Storage – Left turns from Route 114 in both directions were identified as safety
concerns by the audit team.
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Storage space is inadequate for the Route 114 westbound left turn lane to the Andover
Bypass. The left turn lane queue spills into the adjacent through lane, which may be a factor
in rear-end crashes on this approach.
o
Left turns from Route 114 are presently accommodated by protected/permissive phasing. Six
crashes during the study period involved a left turning vehicle colliding with an opposing
through vehicle, as did the fatal crash noted to have occurred prior to the study period.
Waiting vehicles may be taking chances on unacceptable gaps. It was noted that changing to
protected only phasing would provide safer operations for left turns, but would likely result in
lengthy queues and spillback of left turning vehicles.
o
It was suggested that the storage lane for the eastbound U-turn to Royal Crest Estates and
Route 114 westbound is undersized, resulting in queues that can block the right turn slip ramp
for Route 125 southbound traffic to the bypass. No rear-end crashes occurred related to this
free-flow right turn slip ramp, but ten rear-end crashes occurred on the eastbound Route 114
approach.
Pedestrian Accommodations – No sidewalks are provided along Route 114 south of Andover Street,
and no pedestrian accommodations are provided at the intersection. Several pedestrian desire lines
were described by audit participants, and are detailed below.
o
Merrimack students living in the Royal Crest Estates cross Route 114 to access the campus.
Low fencing bordering the Royal Crest property essentially channels pedestrians to a fire
access driveway midway between Andover Street and the Andover Bypass, but there are no
pedestrian accommodations crossing Route 114 at this location nor are there internal
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pathways or sidewalks on the Merrimack College side of Route 114 in this area. Pedestrians
were seen crossing Route 114 in this area in the video viewed by the audit team.
o
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Merrimack students cut through the wooded area separating the campus from the Andover
Bypass to access the Rite Aid on the east side of the Bypass, and to travel east on Route 114
to access other commercial properties such as Jasmine Plaza and Stop and Shop. No
sidewalks or crosswalks are provided to allow pedestrians to cross the Bypass, and it was
noted that pedestrians exiting the wooded area are not visible to drivers, especially at night.
Speeding – It was suggested that the character of the roadway as a four-lane, divided roadway
encourages driver speed, especially for drivers heading southeast towards the Andover Bypass. The
free flowing right turn slip ramp from Route 114 eastbound to the Bypass does not discourage driver
speed.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) east of Andover Bypass (Route 125)
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Pedestrian Accommodations – No sidewalks are provided along either side of Route 114 south of
Andover Bypass. Pedestrians are known to walk along the corridor to access Rite Aid and other
commercial properties both within this segment and east of this segment on Route 114.
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Lane Configuration – The inconsistent cross section through this segment of Route 114 leads to
increases in driver confusion, frustration and aggression and is likely related to the history of rear-end
crashes.
o
Route 114 eastbound maintains two through lanes departing the Andover Bypass intersection,
but widens slightly bordering the Rite Aid parcel to provide a right turn lane. Although the
pavement widens in this segment, it is marked as two lanes separated by a solid white line,
with the right lane intended for right turns into Rite Aid. Arrow and only markings have
faded and this lane operates as a through lane, with two lanes of through traffic now forced to
merge into one lane. It was noted that drivers jockey for position through this segment due to
the lane merge. One eastbound lane continues past Chestnut Green to Hillside Road, with a
two way left turn lane (TWLTL) accommodating left turns in both directions through this
segment.
o
Route 114 westbound allows a single lane of travel from Hillside Road past the driveways for
Crossroads Strip Mall and Salem Five Bank. The westbound lane configuration widens to
provide two through lanes approaching the Andover Bypass intersection. It should be noted
that although the westbound lane configuration is more consistent than the eastbound
configuration, more rear-end crashes in this segment involve westbound vehicles. This is
likely due to congestion from the upstream signalized intersection, and potential conflicts
with eastbound left turning vehicles. Courtesy crashes in this segment generally involved
westbound vehicles stopping for eastbound left turning vehicles.
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Route 114 (Turnpike Street) from Hillside Road to Stop and Shop
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Pedestrian Accommodation – No sidewalks are provided along either side of Route 114 in this area.
Pedestrians walk along the corridor to access Jasmine Plaza and Stop and Shop, both located on the
south side of Route 114. The pedestrian fatality occurred in this area approaching Jasmine Plaza.
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Lane Configuration – This segment of Route 114 provides an inconsistent cross-section.
o
Route 114 eastbound widens to provide two lanes for approximately 1,000 feet east of
Hillside Road. This 1,000 foot section is primarily residential, and no TWLTL is provided.
Route 114 eastbound narrows to a single lane approximately 500 feet in advance of the
Jasmine Plaza, with an adjacent TWLTL. Route 114 eastbound widens past the Jasmine Plaza
driveway to provide two through lanes past Stop and Shop, and then provides a left turn lane
approaching Mill Road. Eastbound rear-end and sideswipe crashes are likely related to the
inconsistent cross-section, exacerbated by congestion and driver aggression.
o
Route 114 westbound provides two through lanes from Mill Road to a signalized intersection
at Stop and Shop, where an exclusive left turn lane is also provided. Two through lanes
continue until a merge in the area of the car wash driveway at 740 Turnpike Street. A
significant number of rear end and sideswipe crashes occur along this segment, both due to
the lane merge and due to congestion along the corridor. It was noted that drivers maximize
the two lane operation to a point where it can no longer physically be accommodated.
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Signage – The lack of lane drop or lane merge signage was noted as a safety issue.

Development – Increased development in the area has led to an increase in traffic. It was suggested
that the corridor will continue to see a transformation from a residential to a commercial corridor.

Hillside Road – It was noted that there is heavy traffic from Hillside Road during peak hours, which
impacts operations along Route 114. It should be noted that two crashes involved vehicles exiting
from Hillside Road; both failed to stop at the stop sign, with one due to wintry conditions. Rear-end
crashes on Route 114 westbound could also be related to drivers exiting Hillside Road.
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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
Route 114 corridor and at specific intersections along the corridor.
Route 114 Corridor
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Provide sidewalks along Route 114, where feasible. Sidewalks should be provided to link the
Merrimack College campus to commercial properties that draw pedestrian traffic. Pedestrian desire
lines should be considered, with specific recommendations discussed in further detail under specific
intersection/cluster area discussion. Sidewalks may be considered with other corridor improvements
to provide a consistent, Complete Streets corridor. This is a long-term, high cost improvement.
Widen shoulders. Route 114 should be widened to provide shoulders meeting MassDOT’s current
standards for bicycle accommodation. This long-term, high cost improvement will also provide room
for police to pull over vehicles, which will assist in enforcement.
Upgrade street lighting along the corridor, where feasible. Existing street lighting is inconsistent and
does not provide adequate lighting for pedestrians. This is a mid-term, high cost improvement.
Collect current traffic counts and update signal timings at all signalized intersections. This is a shortterm, low cost improvement. Traffic data collection should include cars, heavy vehicles, pedestrians
and bicycles, and should be done on a fair weather day during a week of normal operation for
Merrimack College. Updated timings based on current demand may improve operations, reducing
congestion and reducing levels of driver aggression and frustration. Collecting traffic counts and
implementing timing adjustments is a potential short-term, low cost improvement, but can be done as
part of more extensive study and improvement recommendations.
Conduct a complete study of lane use and lane assignments along Route 114. This study would use
traffic data collected above and determine the appropriate improvement recommendations
considering all users. Study is a short-term, low cost improvement.
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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.” Coordination should be
provided or improved upon between the Peters Street, Andover Street and Andover Bypass
intersections, which would provide a smoother flow of through vehicles and may reduce rear-end
crashes, while also reducing congestion, driver frustration and driver aggression. This is potentially a
short-term, low cost improvement, but is more likely to accompany more widespread improvements
along the corridor.
Consider adaptive signal control for the coordinated signal system. Adaptive control requires
additional detection hardware and system software that can adjust timing based on real-time input
regarding traffic volume and demand. Adaptive control can reduce congestion by increasing green
time for the most congested movement, reducing delay and creating smoother traffic flow. The
implementation of adaptive control is a mid-term, high cost improvement.
Repair or replace backplates. Retroreflective backplates should be provided on all overhead signal
heads. Backplates should be replaced or repaired where they are presently damaged or missing. This
is a short-term, low cost improvement.
Rehabilitate pavement. Pavement should be rehabilitated along the entire corridor to eliminate the
rutting and bleeding which likely contributes to the history of rear-end crashes. The appropriate
method of pavement rehabilitation should be determined based on the results of subsurface
exploration. This is a long-term, high cost improvement.
Continue enforcement of speeding and red light running. This is a short-term and ongoing measure,
the cost of which is reduced enforcement elsewhere. As previously noted, wider shoulders would
assist enforcement measures by providing room for police to pull over vehicles. Visible enforcement
may also reduce intentional red light running by modifying a driver’s internal risk assessment.
Consider implementation of red-signal enforcement lights at all signalized
intersections. Red-signal enforcement lights activate simultaneously with
the red signal indication, and allows red light running monitoring on all
legs of the intersection from a single vantage point. This allows police to
enforce red-light running without the need for multiple officers.
Enforcement lights can be mounted on the bottom (as seen at right), top, or
rear of a signal head, and can be partially obscured to reduce potential
driver distraction. This is a mid-term, low cost improvement that first
requires prior equipment approval from MassDOT.
Study clearance times at all existing signalized intersections along the corridor. 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.
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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.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) at Peters Street (Route 133)
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Introduce the flashing yellow arrow for protected/permissive operation. The flashing yellow arrow is
included in the 2009 MUTCD and supplants the green ball indication for permissive operation.
MassDOT will be retrofitting existing state-owned traffic signals statewide with the flashing yellow
arrow in the near future. A flashing yellow arrow should be considered at this location as a short-term
improvement to address crashes occurring during permissive operation. It should be noted that the
flashing yellow arrow operation would require maintaining two separate signal heads for through
movements, and may result in increased loading on the mast arm, which would require a structural
review. Equipment requirements could make this a medium cost improvement. Introduction of the
flashing yellow arrow should be supplemented with a local education program.
Consider a lead protected phase for left turns from Peters Street southbound. Protected or
protected/permissive phasing should be considered to reduce the occurrence of drivers waiting to
clear the intersection during or after the clearance phase. This is a short-term, low cost improvement
that requires careful consideration of its operational effects. The addition of a protected southbound
left turn could potentially reduce queuing on the southbound approach, and reduce the frequency of
blockage by vehicles exiting the Burger King onto Peters Street.
Consider pedestrian desire lines, and provide accommodation meeting those desire lines. Current
pedestrian travel patterns should be determined to ensure that existing or proposed facilities meet the
needs of users. This is a short-term, low cost improvement that can impact other long-term pedestrian
improvements.
Provide upgraded pedestrian signals, including countdown pedestrian signal heads and accessible
pedestrian signal (APS) pushbuttons. This is a mid-term, medium cost improvement.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) at Andover Street (Route 125)
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Introduce the flashing yellow arrow for protected/permissive operation. Equipment requirements
could make this a medium cost improvement.
Replace “Keep Right” signage on the nose of the median on the west leg of Route 114. The sign was
missing on the day of the audit. This is a short-term, low cost improvement.
Provide a dotted yellow guide line guiding drivers from the centerline of the Andover Street
northbound approach to the left edge of the Route 114 westbound departure. This will guide vehicles
to the correct side of the median and prevent wrong-way traffic. This is a short-term, low cost
improvement.
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Modify the median island on the west leg of the intersection to provide improved channelization. This
recommendation should be considered as a mid-term, medium cost improvement if the dotted yellow
guide line recommended above proves ineffective.
Consider pedestrian desire lines, and provide accommodation meeting those desire lines. Current
pedestrian travel patterns should be determined to ensure that existing or proposed facilities meet the
needs of users. This is a short-term, low cost improvement that can impact other long-term pedestrian
improvements.
Provide upgraded pedestrian signals, including countdown pedestrian signal heads and accessible
pedestrian signal (APS) pushbuttons. This is a mid-term, medium cost improvement.
Work with MVRTA to improve bus service to address demand from Merrimack College. This is a
short-term improvement. Providing additional bus stops can eliminate some pedestrian travel on
Route 114, which currently has no pedestrian accommodations.
Consider removal of right turn channelizing islands on the northeast and southeast corners of the
intersection. Elimination of the channelizing island is aimed at removing yield control, which would
require bringing right turns under signal control and could exacerbate current congestion concerns.
This is a potential mid-term, high cost improvement intended to benefit pedestrians by eliminating
unsignalized crossings, and can reduce rear-end crashes which typically occur with yield-controlled
channelized right turn lanes.
Consider signalization of right turn channelized lanes. This potential mid-term, high cost
improvement would provide signal control of the right turn lanes and allow a protected pedestrian
crossing. This improvement introduces the same congestion concerns identified under the previous
improvement.
Add lane designation signage for the Andover Street approaches. This short-term, low cost
improvement is intended to clearly identify the lane assignments on the Andover Street approaches.
Provide a dotted white lane extension line delineating the entry point for exclusive left turn lanes.
This improvement is aimed at improving adherence to intended lane assignments on the northbound
approach, but should be applied on the Route 114 approaches as well. It is not appropriate on the
southbound approach, where left turns are shared from the through lane. This is a short-term, low cost
improvement.
Provide a dotted white guide line for the dual left turn from Andover Street southbound. This shortterm, low cost improvement is aimed at keeping vehicles in their intended path when turning.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) at Andover Bypass (Route 125)

Provide additional storage for the Route 114 westbound left turn lane to avoid spillback of queued
vehicles into the through lane. This is a long-term, high cost improvement.
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Consider protected only phasing for the Route 114 westbound left turn. This requires careful
consideration of potential operational impacts. This is a short-term, low cost improvement that can
lead to the need for increased storage discussed above.
If protected/permissive operation is maintained, introduce the flashing yellow arrow for
protected/permissive operation. Equipment requirements could make this a medium cost
improvement.
Consider reconfiguration of the right hand U-turn/slip ramp to accommodate current demand. The
modified design should be based on current demand based on current traffic counts, and should
incorporate pedestrian accommodations recommended in this report. The right turn to Route 125 can
be designed to decrease vehicle speed and increase safety of pedestrian movements. This is a longterm, high cost improvement.
Study pedestrian desire lines, and coordinate between MassDOT, Merrimack College and Royal Crest
Apartments to provide a pedestrian crossing across Route 114. Additional fencing or other
channelization is required on both sides to encourage pedestrians to utilize the crossing location. It
was suggested that a decorative fence could be provided on the Merrimack College and/or Royal
Crest Apartments property to provide an aesthetically pleasing barrier. Several additional
recommendations related to this crossing were provided, and include:
o
Provide fencing or barrier in the median to prevent pedestrian crossing at unprotected
locations. Fencing would likely be chain link fence mounted on concrete barrier, which may
not be aesthetically pleasing. This is a short-term, low cost improvement.
o
Provide a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) or Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon
(HAWK) at the proposed mid-block crosswalk location. RRFBs are supplemental flashers
mounted with pedestrian signage. The HAWK is a pedestrian warning device that remains
dark until pedestrian activation. The HAWK is intended to allow unimpeded mainline flow
when it is dark, but it was noted that the Massachusetts Driver’s Manual instructs motorists to
treat a non-functioning (dark) signal as a STOP condition. The preferred method of
pedestrian control should be determined following further study. This is a mid-term, high cost
improvement.
o
Provide student education at Merrimack College to encourage increased pedestrian safety.
Education should be introduced based on current conditions and existing pedestrian safety
concerns and modified over time based on pedestrian improvements in the area. This is a
short-term and ongoing improvement.
o
Provide fencing or other impedances to prevent pedestrians from cutting through the woods
between Merrimack College and the Andover Bypass. This is a short-term, potentially
medium cost improvement.
o
Provide a crosswalk across Route 114 and across the Andover Bypass (Route 125) leg at the
intersection with a pedestrian-actuated protected phase. This recommendation should be
considered only in conjunction with other pedestrian accommodation improvements which
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provide pedestrians with a safe, continuous path along Route 114. This is a mid-term,
medium cost improvement.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) east of Andover Bypass (Route 125)
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Modify eastbound lane markings and signage between the Andover Bypass and Rite Aid to clearly
define through lanes, turning lanes, and lane drops. Two through lanes could potentially be
maintained to the Rite Aid driveway, with right turns to Rite Aid accommodated from a shared lane.
This is a short-term, low cost improvement.
Consider a shared use path for pedestrians and bicycles along Route 114. It was suggested that a
shared use path could be provided on the south side of Route 114 east of Andover Bypass. This longterm, high cost improvement requires review of available right-of-way and potential impacts and
property acquisition.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) from Hillside Road to Stop and Shop
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Consider corridor improvements that provide a consistent cross-section. This improvement requires
further study of existing traffic data to determine the appropriate cross-section, and consideration of
required widening and potential property impacts. Corridor improvements should include
implementation of pedestrian and bicycle accommodation improvements recommended for the entire
corridor. This is a long-term, high cost improvement.
Consider potential for increased development in potential improvements. It was suggested that
existing residential properties may be converted to commercial properties. Proposed development
should be carefully reviewed on a local level to determine the potential impacts to safety. This is a
short-term and ongoing improvement.
Reapply pavement markings to reinforce existing lane configuration, including the two way left turn
lane (TWLTL). This is a short-term, low cost improvement that is also intended to reinforce the
intended character of the roadway.
Install W4-2 Lane Ends signage for the existing westbound lane drop. Signs should be
installed in advance of the lane drop, in accordance with MUTCD requirements. This
is a short-term, low cost improvement.
Convert Hillside Road to one way operation away from Route 114. This is a shortterm, low cost improvement that requires further consideration to verify that alternate routes exist and
consider the impact of one-way conversion of Hillside Road.
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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 Town of North Andover, or Merrimack
College would be responsible for implementing the recommended improvement.
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Table 3. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary
Safety Issue
Safety Enhancement
Responsibility
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Route 114 Corridor
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Provide sidewalks along Route 114, where feasible. Sidewalks
should be provided to link the Merrimack College campus to
commercial properties that draw pedestrian traffic.
MassDOT
High
Long-term
High
Bicycle
Accommodation,
Enforcement
Widen shoulders. Shoulders should meet MassDOT’s current
standard for bicycle accommodation.
MassDOT
High
Long-term
High
Lighting
Upgrade street lighting along the corridor, where feasible.
MassDOT/
Town
High
Long-term
High
Traffic Congestion, Collect current traffic counts and update timings at all signalized
Driver Aggression intersections.
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
$5,000
Lane
Configuration,
Roadway
Character
Conduct a complete study of lane use and lane assignments along
Route 114.
MassDOT
High
Short-term
$10,000
Traffic Congestion
Upgrade traffic signal coordination along the corridor.
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
TBD
Traffic Congestion
Consider adaptive signal control for the coordinated signal system.
MassDOT
Medium
Mid-term
High
Solar Glare
Repair or replace backplates on overhead signal heads with
retroreflective backplates.
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
$5,000
Pavement
Condition
Rehabilitate pavement along the corridor.
MassDOT
High
Long-term
High
Speeding, Driver
Aggression, Red
Light Running
Continue enforcement of speeding and red light running.
Town
Medium
Short-term
(Use of police
resources)
Red Light Running, Consider implementation of red-signal enforcement lights at all
Enforcement
signalized intersections.
MassDOT/
Town
Medium
Mid-term
$8,000 +
Enforcement
Clearance Times
Study existing clearance times and make changes, if appropriate.
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
$5,000
Clearance Times
Adjust pedestrian phase and clearance times.
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
$2,000
$0
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Table 3. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary
Safety Issue
Safety Enhancement
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
TBD
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
$5,000
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
TBD
Medium
Mid-term
$40,000
Responsibility
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) at Peters Street (Route 133)
Left Turn Demand
Introduce the flashing yellow arrow (FYA) for protected/permissive
operation.
Left Turn Demand,
Burger King Traffic
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Consider a lead protected phase for left turns from Peters Street
southbound.
Consider pedestrian desire lines, and provide accommodation
meeting those desire lines.
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Provide upgraded pedestrian signals, including countdown
pedestrian signal heads and accessible pedestrian signal (APS)
MassDOT
pushbuttons.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) at Andover Street (Route 125)
Left Turn Demand
Introduce the flashing yellow arrow (FYA) for protected/permissive
operation.
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
TBD
Left Turn Demand
Replace “Keep Right” signage on the nose of the median on the
west leg of Route 114.
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
$250
Left Turn Demand
Provide a dotted yellow guide line guiding drivers from the centerline
of the Andover Street northbound approach to the left edge of the
Route 114 westbound departure.
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
$1,500
Left Turn Demand
Modify the median island on the west leg of the intersection to
provide improved channelization. (This recommendation should be
considered if the dotted yellow guide line proves ineffective.)
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
$25,000
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Consider pedestrian desire lines, and provide accommodation
meeting those desire lines.
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
TBD
Pedestrian Signals
Provide upgraded pedestrian signals, including countdown
pedestrian signal heads and accessible pedestrian signal (APS)
pushbuttons.
MassDOT
Medium
Mid-term
$40,000
Bus Stops
Work with MVRTA to improve bus service to address demand from
Merrimack College.
Merrimack,
MVRTA
Medium
Short-term
TBD
Intersection
Geometry
Consider removal of right turn channelizing islands on the northeast
and southeast corners of the intersection.
MassDOT
Medium
Mid-term
TBD (High)
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Table 3. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary
Safety Issue
Safety Enhancement
Intersection
Geometry
Consider signalization of right turn channelized lanes.
Lane Designation
Add lane designation signage for the Andover Street approaches.
Lane Designation
Provide a dotted white lane extension line delineating the entry point
for exclusive left turn lanes.
Lane Designation
Responsibility
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
MassDOT
Medium
Mid-term
TBD (High)
Town
Medium
Short-term
$500
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
$2,500
Medium
Short-term
$1,500
Provide a dotted white guide line for the dual left turn from Andover
MassDOT
Street southbound.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) at Andover Bypass (Route 125)
Left Turn Demand/ Provide additional storage for the Route 114 westbound left turn
Storage
lane to avoid spillback of queued vehicles into the through lane.
MassDOT
High
Long-term
High
Left Turn Demand/ Consider protected only phasing for the Route 114 westbound left
Storage
turn.
MassDOT
High
Short-term
$2,500
Introduce the flashing yellow arrow (FYA) for protected/permissive
operation. (if protected/permissive phasing is maintained)
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
TBD
MassDOT
Medium
Long-term
High
Left Turn Demand
Consider reconfiguration of the right hand U-turn/slip ramp to
accommodate current demand. The modified design should be
Left Turn Demand/
based on current demand based on current traffic counts, and
Storage
should incorporate pedestrian accommodations recommended in
this report.
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Study pedestrian desire lines, and coordinate between MassDOT
and Merrimack College to provide a pedestrian crossing across
Route 114. Coordination is a pre-requisite for all other
pedestrian improvements at this location.
MassDOT/
Merrimack/
Royal Crest
Apts
High
Mid-term
High
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Provide fencing or barrier in the median to discourage pedestrian
crossing at unprotected locations.
MassDOT/
Merrimack
Medium
Short-term
$10,000
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Provide a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) or Pedestrian
Hybrid Beacon (HAWK) at the proposed mid-block crosswalk
location.
MassDOT/
Merrimack
High
Mid-term
High
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Provide student education at Merrimack College to encourage
increased pedestrian safety.
Merrimack
Medium
Short-term
TBD
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Table 3. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary
Safety Issue
Safety Enhancement
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Provide fencing or other impedances to prevent pedestrians from
cutting through the woods between Merrimack College and the
Andover Bypass.
Pedestrian
Accommodation
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Merrimack
Medium
Short-term
TBD
(Medium)
High
Mid-term
Medium
High
Short-term
$5,000
Long-term
High
Provide a crosswalk across Route 114 and across the Andover
Bypass (Route 125) leg at the intersection with a pedestrianMassDOT
actuated protected phase.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) east of Andover Bypass
Modify eastbound lane markings and signage between the Andover
Lane Configuration Bypass and Rite Aid to clearly define through lanes, turning lanes,
and lane drops.
Pedestrian/Bicycle
Accommodation
Responsibility
MassDOT
Consider a shared use path for pedestrians and bicycles along
MassDOT
Medium
Route 114 east of Andover Bypass.
Route 114 (Turnpike Street) from Hillside Road to Stop and Shop
Lane Configuration
Consider corridor improvements that provide a consistent crosssection.
MassDOT
High
Long-term
High
Development
Consider potential for increased development in potential
improvements.
MassDOT/
Town
Medium
Short-term
TBD
Lane
Configuration,
Roadway
Character
Reapply pavement markings to reinforce existing lane configuration,
including the TWLTL.
MassDOT
High
Short-term
$8,000
Signage
Install W4-2 Lane Ends signage for the existing westbound lane
drop.
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
$250
Hillside Road
Convert Hillside Road to one way operation away from Route 114.
Town
High
Short-term
$5,000
(Study)
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Appendix A. RSA Meeting Agenda
Road Safety Audit
North Andover, MA
Merrimack College, Routes 114, 125 and 133
Meeting Location: Merrimack College
Sakowich Campus Center, 2nd floor, Meeting Room B
315 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA
Wednesday, December 11th, 2013
9:00 AM – 12:00 noon
Type of meeting:
High Crash Locations – Road Safety Audit
Attendees:
Invited Participants to Comprise a Multidisciplinary Team
Please bring:
Thoughts and Enthusiasm!!
9:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions
9:15 AM
Discussion of Safety Issues for each high crash location
• Crash history – provided in advance
• Existing Geometries and Conditions
• Review Corridor Video
10:15 AM
Site Visit if necessary
• Drive to a location if further review is necessary
• As a group, identify areas for improvement
11:00 PM
Discussion of Potential Improvements
• Discuss field observations and finalize safety issue areas
• Discuss potential improvements and finalize recommendations
12:00 PM
Adjourn for the Day – but the RSA has not ended
Instructions for Participants:
• Before attending the RSA on December 11th, participants are encouraged to
drive/walk through the intersection and complete/consider elements on the RSA
Prompt List with a focus on safety.
• All participants will be actively involved in the process throughout. Participants
are encouraged to come with thoughts and ideas, but are reminded that the
synergy that develops and respect for others’ opinions are key elements to the
success of the overall RSA process.
• After the RSA meeting, participants will be asked to comment and respond to the
document materials to assure it is reflective of the RSA completed by the
multidisciplinary team.
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Appendix B. RSA Audit Team Contact List
Participating Audit Team Members
North Andover – Merrimack College, Rtes 114, 125, 133
Email Address
Date: December 11, 2013
Audit Team Member
Location:
Agency/Affiliation
Greg Lucas
Justin Curewitz
Corey O’Connor
Lisa Schletzbaum
Bryan Nicholas
Felipe Schwarz
Brad Villett
Hailey Klein
Sen. Katy O’Connor Ives
Fred McCarthy
Bruce Thibodeau
Barry Pett
Michael Karas
Jim Terlizzi
Sara Timoner
Neil Boudreau
Brian Fallon
Andrea Leary
Al Marrone
Tony Komornick
Betsy Goodrich
Sgt. Daniel Crevier
Promise Otaluka
BETA
BETA
MassDOT – Safety
MassDOT – Safety
Royal Crest – Manager
Merrimack College
Merrimack College
Sen. O’Connor Ives
State Senate
N. Andover Fire
N. Andover DPW
Sen. Bruce Tarr
MassDOT D4 Operations
MVPC
MassDOT D4 Traffic
MassDOT Boston HQ Traffic
MassDOT D4 Projects
Merrimack Valley TMA
Merrimack Valley TMA
MVPC
MVPC
N. Andover Police
FHWA MA-DIV
GLucas@BETA-Inc.com
JCurewitz@BETA-Inc.com
Corey.oconnor@state.ma.us
Lisa.schletzbaum@state.ma.us
Bryan.nicholas@aimco.com
schwarzf@merrimack.edu
villettb@merrimack.edu
Hailey.klein@masenate.gov
Kathleen.oconnorives@ma.senate.gov
fmccarthy@townofnorthandover.com
bthibodeau@townofnorthandover.com
Barry.pett@masenate.gov
Mike.karas@dot.state.ma.us
jterlizzi@mvpc.org
Sara.timoner@state.ma.us
Neil.boudreau@state.ma.us
Brian.fallon@state.ma.us
andrealeary@verizon.net
almarronetma@gmail.com
akomornick@mvpc.org
bgoodrich@mvpc.org
dcrevier@napd.us
Promise.Otaluka@DOT.gov
Phone Number
781-255-1982
781-255-1982
857-368-9638
857-368-9634
978-682-7200
978-837-5459
978-837-3489
617-722-1604
617-722-1604
978-688-9590
978-685-0950
617-722-1600
781-641-8484
978-374-0519
781-641-8435
857-368-9655
781-641-8475
781-864-3096
603-702-2156
978-374-0519
978-374-0519
978-683-3168
617-494-2528
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Appendix C. Detailed Crash Data
Merrimack College RSA, North Andover, MA, Study Area
STUDY LIMIT: 785 TURNPIKE ST
Crash Data Summary Table
Turnpike Street (Route 114) at Peters Street (Route 133), North Andover, MA
January 2010 - December 2012
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
1
Crash
Date
Time of Day
m/d/y
Manner of Collision
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Clear
Road Surface
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Type
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
1/9/10
4:15 PM
Angle
Light Condition
Type
Dusk
2
3
4
5
6
7
1/26/10
3/17/10
6/6/10
6/16/10
9/16/10
10/9/10
6:41 PM
11:54 AM
11:21 PM
10:36 AM
3:14 PM
10:01 AM
Rear-end
Angle
Rear-end
Angle
Angle
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - lighted roadway
Daylight
Dark - lighted roadway
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
8
9
10
11/23/10 6:19 PM
12/28/10 8:04 AM
1/13/11 8:27 AM
Angle
Rear-end
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Clear
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Slush
Wet
11
1/17/11
8:06 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Cloudy
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
2/5/11
3/1/11
5/21/11
7/28/11
8/1/11
8/12/11
10/7/11
6:32 AM
12:35 PM
12:44 PM
5:34 PM
1:43 PM
11:02 AM
9:46 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Angle
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Dawn
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Sand, mud, dirt,
oil, gravel
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
19
20
10/7/11 2:43 PM
10/13/11 9:42 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Rain
21
22
10/14/11 6:52 PM
10/22/11 3:03 PM
Angle
Angle
23
10/24/11 8:34 AM
24
25
26
27
2/29/12
4/4/12
7/4/12
7/16/12
28
D1
Ages
D2
Comments
D3
54
20
V2 attempted to change lanes and hit V1.
40
60
unk
47
82
17
47
27
unk
22
22
49
Traffic stopped.
V2 (NB) entered intersection on red light.
23
51
33
19
unk
36
Coutresy Crash.* "Right Turn Only" sign present.
V1 slid in slush & hit V2.
V1 slid into V2.
Unknown
61
35
Unknown
Failed to yield right of way
Inattention
Inattention
Inattention
No Improper Driving
Unknown
49
38
42
21
58
35
68
75
60
26
22
69
67
71
Dry
Wet
Unknown
No Improper Driving
62
23
unk
35
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Daylight
Clear
Wet
Dry
Unknown
Failed to yield right of way
30
88
21
54
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Unknown
25
45
7:45 PM
4:42 PM
2:31 PM
4:48 PM
Angle
Angle
Angle
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Snow
Clear
Clear
Rain
Wet
Dry
Dry
Wet
Inattention
Unknown
Unknown
Inattention
20
50
74
43
58
33
34
37
7/28/12
8:49 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Wet
Unknown
38
31
29
8/8/12
4:43 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
56
54
30
10/14/12 11:31 AM
Angle
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Inattention
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
33
20
31
10/16/12 7:24 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Unknown
22
29
32
12/15/12 8:36 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Dry
Illness
66
65
Clear
Distracted
Unknown
Unknown
Failed to yield right of way
Unknown
Unknown
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
Unknown
No Improper Driving
V1 was unaware of the need to yield on green ball.
V1 stopped in traffic, V2 did not.
V2 stopped at red light, V1 rear ended it.
V1's foot slipped off brake.
33 V3 was under the influence of drugs and rear ended V2 into V1.
V1 turning into CVS.
Unidentified vehicle swerved from left lane into V1 and continued straight.
V2 stopped at red light. V1 was unable to stop.
V1 claimed green left arrow, V2 claimed green ball.
V1 entered right lane to turn right, V2 claims V1 cut her off. Based on
narrative, crash appears to be a rear-end crash.
V1 accelerated too quickly, lost control and struck V2.
Both operators claim green light.
V1 stopped at red light, V2 rear ended it.
V1 claimed green left arrow.
V2 (EB) misjudged gap and was struck by V3 (WB). V2 then got pushed
25 into V1 (SB).
V2 (EB) failed to stop at red light.
V1 was turning into Burger King.
V1 drifted left forcing V2 over double yellow. V2 then swerved back right to
50 hit V3. V1 then struck V2 in the rear.
*Courtesy Crash - A term used to describe a crash that occurs subsequent to a non-involved mainline driver who gives the right of way, contrary to the rules of the road, to another driver.
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the North Andover Police Department.
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Turnpike Street (Route 114) at Peters Street (Route 133), North Andover, MA
CRASH MONTH
28%
30%
25%
20%
15%
13%
13%
9%
10%
6%
6%
6%
5%
3%
3%
A
M
6%
3%
3%
0%
J
F
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
25%
22%
19%
20%
15%
16%
13%
13%
13%
10%
6%
5%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
16%
Saturday
Sunday
13%
9%
10%
0%
Friday
16% 16%
15%
5%
Thursday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
19%
20%
Wednesday
6%
3%
3%
0% 0% 0%
6AM8AM
8AM10AM
10AM12PM
12PM2PM
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM10PM
10PM12AM
12AM2AM
2AM4AM
4AM6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
50%
38%
13%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
_Turnpike and Peters.xlsx
0%
Rear-end
Angle
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
2 of 3
0%
0%
0%
Head on
Rear to
Rear
Unknown
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Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Turnpike Street (Route 114) at Peters Street (Route 133), North Andover, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
80%
69%
60%
40%
25%
20%
0%
80%
Daylight
3%
3%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Lighted
Roadway
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dark Roadway
not lighted
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
75%
60%
40%
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
0%
0%
Unknown
0%
Other
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
Rain
3%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
16%
Cloudy
Clear
0%
6%
Snow
20%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
80%
72%
60%
40%
22%
20%
0%
Dry
Wet
0%
0%
Snow
Ice
3%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
3%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
30%
25%
22%
20%
10%
0%
13%
14%
14%
5%
3%
15-20
_Turnpike and Peters.xlsx
21-29
30-39
40-49
3 of 3
50-59
60-69
70-79
3%
80+
11/18/2013
Crash Data Summary Table
Turnpike Street at Andover Street (Routes 114 and 125), North Andover, MA
January 2010 - December 2012
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
1
Crash
Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
Monday
1/4/10
8:22 AM
Manner of Collision
Type
Sideswipe, same direction
Light Condition
Type
Daylight
Weather
Condition
Type
Clear
Road Surface
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Type
Dry
Unknown
Time of Day
D1
D2
25
51
Ages
D3
Comments
D4
D5
Both vehicles turning left causing a sideswipe
V1 (EB) was blinded by sun glare and drove into the intersection and
struck V2
V1 slowed for the yield sign at the intersection and was hit from behind by
V2
V2 was making a left turn in front of V1 and was hit
V1 stopped in traffic and V2 struck V1 from behind
2
1/17/10
Sunday
9:21 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Glare
35
40
3
4
5
1/26/10
3/29/10
3/29/10
Tuesday
Monday
Monday
4:46 PM
12:10 PM
5:31 PM
Rear-end
Angle
Rear-end
Dusk
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Rain
Rain
Dry
Wet
Wet
Inattention
Failed to yield right of way
Inattention
19
22
27
39
18
37
6
7
5/19/10
5/25/10
Wednesday
Tuesday
10:35 PM
3:05 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Cloudy
Daylight
Clear
Wet
Dry
Unknown
17
48
77
8
6/3/10
Thursday
2:12 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
27
51
9
10
11
8/22/10 Sunday
10/22/10 Friday
11/4/10 Thursday
2:16 PM
7:55 PM
6:14 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Rear-end
Angle
Daylight
Dusk
Daylight
Rain
Clear
Cloudy
Wet
Dry
Wet
Inattention
Failed to yield right of way
19
30
47
23
63
12
12/1/10
5:45 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Wet
Inattention
61
40
13
12/27/10 Monday
3:13 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Daylight
Snow
Unknown
33
Wet
Dry
Dry
Inattention
19
77
58
58
34
32
V1 was slowing for traffic and while V2 collided with the rear of V1
V1's front tire got caught in snow bank causing it to spin out and hit a sign in
median
V1 was turning into Bertucci's and claims V2 tried to pass on right. V2
claims that v1 attempted to turn right from left lane.
Both operators claim to have had green light
V2 rear-ended V1 turning into 471 Andover Street
Wednesday
Snow
V1 slid on the wet surface and slid off of the road hitting a stone wall
V2 was behind V1 and rolled into the rear of V1
V2 claims to have entered intersection on green left arrow and that light
turned red while in intersection.
Operator lost control making a left hand turn due to speed and the wet
roadway and hit a stone wall
V1 was stopped in traffic, V2 rear ended V1
V2 was making a left turn and was struck by V1
14
15
16
12/27/10 Monday
12/29/10 Wednesday
1/11/11 Tuesday
7:13 PM
9:22 AM
7:46 AM
Angle
Angle
Rear-end
Blowing Sand,
Dark - lighted roadway Snow
Daylight
Clear
Daylight
Clear
17
1/26/11
Wednesday
7:23 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Cloudy
Wet
58
41
V1 claimed to have entered intersection on yellow. V2 claims green,
18
19
2/8/11
2/9/11
Tuesday
Wednesday
6:00 PM
11:50 AM
Angle
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Daylight
Clear
Wet
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
43
17
22
77
V2 was making a left turn across traffic and was hit by V1
V2 could not see V1 due to large snow banks.
20
2/21/11
Monday
12:46 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Over-correcting/over-steering
23
24
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
2/25/11
3/23/11
4/6/11
4/13/11
5/2/11
8/15/11
9/7/11
9/7/11
9/9/11
9/21/11
9/28/11
11/22/11
Friday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Monday
Monday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Friday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Tuesday
8:34 AM
10:41 AM
4:37 PM
6:04 PM
7:37 PM
8:35 AM
7:42 AM
4:13 PM
2:40 PM
12:02 PM
3:53 PM
9:05 AM
Rear-end
Angle
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Rear-end
Angle
Rear-end
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Dawn
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Wet
Dry
Dry
Wet
Dry
Wet
Wet
Wet
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
No Improper Driving
Failed to yield right of way
33
29
30
50
52
50
49
52
75
44
68
36
21
88
63
47
56
55
17
24
33
54
59
75
33
12/6/11
Tuesday
5:02 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Wet
19
22
V2 believed that V1 had already entered traffic but it did not
34
35
36
12/6/11
1/2/12
1/8/12
Tuesday
Monday
Sunday
5:22 PM
1:05 PM
3:44 PM
Rear-end
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Daylight
Clear
Daylight
Clear
Wet
Dry
Dry
56
46
48
17
77
40
V1 changed lanes into stopped traffic and hit V2
V2 began entering adjacent lane and side swiped V1
Narrative missing
37
38
39
40
1/12/12
1/31/12
2/23/12
2/25/12
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
5:58 PM
6:27 AM
7:17 AM
3:45 PM
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Rear-end
Unknown
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway
Dawn
Daylight
Daylight
Wet
Wet
Dry
Dry
20
37
53
17
50
24
53
65
V2 was making a left hand turn and was struck by V1
V2 did not see V1 slowing for red light and rear-ended V1
V1 's (TT) trailer hit sign in median causing it to fall, possibly onto V2
V2 looked to change the radio station and collided with the rear of V1
41
3/1/12
Thursday
7:54 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
38
30
67
30
17
26
V1 was stopped in traffic and was struck from behind by V2
V2 entered intersection during red light to collide with V1. V2 then collided
with V3 who was waiting at WB stop line.
Courtesy Crash.*
42
43
4/1/12
5/2/12
Sunday
Wednesday
2:20 PM
4:49 PM
Angle
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Snow
Clear
Clear
Rain
Clear
Rain
Rain
Rain
Clear
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Clear
12:00 AM
Clear
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing Rain
Cloudy
Clear
Inattention
Inattention
No Improper Driving
Inattention
Inattention
Inattention
Inattention
Failed to yield right of way
Inattention
Distracted
Ice
Dry
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs, signals,
road markings
No Improper Driving
Vehicles were too close to each other
49
53
17
69
unk
V1 and 2 were stopped in traffic when V3 skidded on snow into V2 and V1
V2 (WB) disregarding the flow of traffic and cut in front of V1
Narrative missing
V2 slipped on the wet roads and hit V1 in the rear
V1 stopped and was hit in the rear by V2
V1 hit accelerator instead of the brake
V2 fishtailed while turning right, hitting V1
V1 stopped for uninvolved vehicle waiting to turn left causing rear ends
V1 was yielding to traffic and was struck from behind by V2
V2 (turning left) did not see V1 (motorcycle) approaching.
V1 slowed in traffic and was hit from behind by V2
Narrative missing
Crash Data Summary Table
Turnpike Street at Andover Street (Routes 114 and 125), North Andover, MA
January 2010 - December 2012
Crash
Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
Time of Day
44
5/9/12
Wednesday
5:40 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Inattention
16
36
45
46
47
48
49
6/16/12
6/28/12
7/11/12
9/26/12
10/2/12
Saturday
Thursday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Tuesday
5:23 PM
4:24 PM
9:00 AM
3:56 PM
12:59 PM
Angle
Angle
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
12:00 AM
Clear
Clear
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Inattention
41
46
36
22
34
19
38
unk
41
31
50
10/3/12
Wednesday
6:01 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Dawn
Rain
Wet
Driving too fast for conditions
51
52
12/7/12 Friday
12/24/12 Monday
7:18 PM
2:19 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Daylight
Clear
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Road Surface
Type
Wet
Dry
Driver Contributing Code
Type
No Improper Driving
Unknown
D1
D2
64
57
60
Ages
D3
24
Comments
D4
61
D5
Operator of V1 looked down for a second and when looked up there was no
time to react and struck V2
V2 was pulling out of a parking lot and cut across lanes causing a collision
with V1
V2 was making a left hand turn and was struck by V1
V1 was stopped at red light and was hit from behind
33 V1 stopped short causing a chain of rear end crashes
V1 stopped due to traffic and was hit from behind by V2
While accelerating during green, V1 fishtailed and went off road into rock
wall.
22
68
*Courtesy Crash - A term used to describe a crash that occurs subsequent to a non-involved mainline driver who gives the right of way, contrary to the rules of the road, to another driver.
V1 hot V2 while attempting to switch lanes
V1 stopped due to traffic and was hit from behind by V2
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Turnpike Street at Andover Street (Routes 114 and 125), North Andover, MA
CRASH MONTH
20%
17%
15%
15%
12%
10%
12%
10%
8%
6%
6%
5%
2%
6%
4%
4%
0%
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
40%
33%
30%
20%
19%
17%
12%
8%
10%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
8%
4%
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
30%
20%
21% 23%
10%
0%
15%
12% 13%
4%
6AM8AM
8AM10AM
10AM12PM
8%
0% 2% 2% 0% 0%
12PM2PM
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM10PM
10PM12AM
12AM2AM
2AM4AM
4AM6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
48%
31%
10%
8%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
2%
Rear-end
_Andover Street and Turnpike.xlsx
Angle
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
3 of 4
0%
0%
2%
Head on
Rear to
Rear
Unknown
11/18/2013
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Turnpike Street at Andover Street (Routes 114 and 125), North Andover, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
80%
71%
60%
40%
19%
20%
0%
Daylight
6%
4%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Lighted
Roadway
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dark Roadway
not lighted
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
51%
60%
56%
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
0%
Unknown
2%
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
0%
Other
2%
Blowing
sand, snow
4%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
Rain
Cloudy
Clear
12%
Snow
29%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
40%
40%
20%
0%
Dry
Wet
2%
2%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
20%
15%
17%
19%
18%
15%
13%
10%
10%
6%
5%
0%
1%
15-20
21-29
_Andover Street and Turnpike.xlsx
30-39
40-49
4 of 4
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
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Crash Data Summary Table
Turnpike Street at Andover Bypass Street - Routes 114 and 125, North Andover, MA
January 2010 - December 2012
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
1
Crash
Date
Time of Day
m/d/y
Manner of Collision
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Snow
Road Surface
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Type
Snow
No Improper Driving
1/3/10
10:23 AM
Angle
Light Condition
Type
Daylight
2
3
4
5
6
1/13/10
2/9/10
3/9/10
3/15/10
3/30/10
6:46 AM
7:41 AM
10:29 AM
5:33 PM
11:30 AM
Angle
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Sideswipe, same direction
Dawn
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Rain
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Wet
7
8
9
10
4/10/10
5/10/10
8/23/10
9/1/10
4:56 PM
9:18 AM
7:18 AM
11:31 AM
Rear-end
Rear-end
Angle
Rear-end
Clear
Clear
Rain
Clear
11
12
9/26/10 7:50 PM
11/23/10 11:25
Rear-end
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Dawn
Daylight
Dark - roadway not
lighted
Daylight
13
1/24/11
8:01 AM
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Daylight
14
2/26/11
6:16 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Cloudy
D1
D2
V2 slid on the snowy roadway went over the median strip and hit V1
V2 entered intersection with green arrow. While waiting to turn, green arrow
turned off
V2 was holding GPS device and looked down at it for a moment
V1 was stopped in traffic, V2 failed to slow down and struck V1
V1 was stopped in traffic and was struck from the rear by V2
V2 drifted into the right hand lane and hit V1
Uninvolved vehicle made an abrupt illegal U-turn forcing V1 to stop which
then caused V2 to hit V1
V1 stopped in traffic while V2 struck the rear of V1
V1 struck V2 who was making a left hand turn
V2 did not stop in time and struck V1 who was stopped for traffic
37
56
67
38
83
43
25
75
57
66
Dry
Dry
Wet
Dry
23
65
26
27
19
37
56
33
Rain
Clear
Wet
Dry
22
64
60
33
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
25
65
V3 was stopped in traffic and was hit by V2 who was hit by V1
Operator of V1 was turning and did not not see V2 approaching
V1 was exiting driveway when he slipped on ice causing him to lose control
hitting V2
Wet
Failed to yield right of way
23
52
V2 was exiting Merrimack College and struck V1
50
21
35
28
V1 was attempting to make left hand turn and in doing so collided with V2
Traffic began to move and stopped again. V1 had eyes off road.
39
59
42
49
52
21
22
43
55
69
41
54
65
61
26
47
Failed to yield right of way
On-board navagation system
Inattention
Inattention
3/25/11
3/28/11
6:14 AM
7:17 AM
Angle
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
17
18
3/28/11
4/19/11
7:53 PM
5:05 PM
Rear-end
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Rain
Dry
Wet
No Improper Driving
19
4/23/11
3:01 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Wet
20
21
22
5/9/11
6/28/11
9/23/11
9:04 PM
6:58 AM
5:02 PM
Angle
Rear-end
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Cloudy
Daylight
Clear
Daylight
Rain
Dry
Dry
Wet
Failed to yield right of way
Fatigued/asleep
23
10/18/11 7:24 AM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
24
12/24/11 6:13 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
25
26
27
28
1/9/12
5/17/12
6/13/12
6/18/12
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Daylight
Rain
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Dry
Wet
Dry
Inattention
Inattention
Inattention
Inattention
43
57
41
80
24
50
34
49
29
30
10/26/12 10:37 PM
12/12/12 9:34 AM
Head on
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Dry
Inattention
65
26
23
54
31
3/21/11
Dawn
D5
58
15
16
5:29 AM
Comments
D4
45
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
Distracted
8:19 PM
5:57 PM
8:41 AM
4:09 PM
Ages
D3
Rain
57
Narrative missing.
Narrative missing.
42
V1 stopped at a yellow light, V2 couldn’t stop in time and hit the rear of V1
20
29
45
21
Narrative missing.
V3 fell asleep and crashed into V2 who crashed into V1
19 Chain reaction of rear ends
V1 was stopped at the light and was hit from behind by V2 who was not
paying attention
V1 was looking at his GPS and did not notice the vehicles stopped in front of
him. He struck V2 without braking causing V2 to strike V3
V1 stopped for traffic and was struck by V2 from behind
V1 couldn’t stop in time causing him to strike V2
V1 was stopped at a red light and was struck from behind by V2
V2 was stopped at a red light was hit from behind by V1
19
V1 turned left into V2 which was then pushed into V3
V1 turning right, V2 rear-ended V1
Fatal crash. V1 (EB outside lane) side swiped V2 (EB inside lane). Both
vehicles crossed median to be struck by V3 (TT, WB inside lane). V1
suffered fatal injuries.
*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.
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Turnpike Street at Andover Bypass Street - Routes 114 and 125, North Andover, MA
CRASH MONTH
23%
25%
20%
15%
13%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
6%
6%
3%
5%
6%
3%
0%
0%
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
40%
32%
30%
23%
20%
13%
10%
0%
13%
10%
6%
3%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
30%
23%
20%
13%
19%
16%
13%
10%
0%
0%
6AM8AM
8AM10AM
10AM12PM
12PM2PM
6%
3%
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM10PM
3%
10PM12AM
0% 0%
12AM2AM
2AM4AM
3%
4AM6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
67%
23%
3%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
_Turnpike and Bypass.xlsx
Rear-end
Angle
3%
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
2 of 3
3%
Head on
0%
0%
Rear to
Rear
Unknown
11/18/2013
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Turnpike Street at Andover Bypass Street - Routes 114 and 125, North Andover, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
80%
68%
60%
40%
Daylight
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
66%
80%
70%
3%
0%
0%
0%
Dark Roadway
not lighted
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
0%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Lighted
Roadway
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
0%
0%
Unknown
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
0%
Other
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
3%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
Rain
Clear
7%
Snow
24%
Cloudy
0%
19%
10%
20%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
60%
40%
27%
20%
0%
Dry
Wet
3%
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
27%
30%
18%
20%
21%
15%
12%
10%
0%
3%
15-20
_Turnpike and Bypass.xlsx
1%
21-29
30-39
40-49
3 of 3
50-59
60-69
70-79
3%
80+
11/18/2013
Crash Data Summary Table
Turnpike Street (Rt. 114) east of Andover Bypass Street, North Andover, MA
January 2010 - December 2012
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
1
2
3
Crash
Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
1/20/10 Wednesday
2/25/10 Thursday
2/27/10 Saturday
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
5/24/10
6/7/10
7/8/10
12/13/10
3/14/11
8/8/11
12/7/11
1/1/12
4/12/12
13
14
7/23/12 Monday
12/31/12 Monday
Monday
Monday
Thursday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Wednesday
Sunday
Thursday
Time of Day
Manner of Collision
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Cloudy
Rain
Snow
Road Surface
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Type
Wet
Failed to yield right of way
Wet
Wet
No Improper Driving
11:00 AM
8:46 AM
10:48 AM
Angle
Angle
Rear-end
Light Condition
Type
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
10:50 AM
5:38 PM
4:06 PM
5:09 PM
3:25 PM
5:51 PM
4:58 PM
5:43 PM
6:03 PM
Angle
Rear-end
Rear-end
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Angle
Rear-end
Sideswipe, same direction
Angle
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Dusk
Daylight
Daylight
Dark - lighted roadway
Dark - lighted roadway
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Rain
Cloudy
Cloudy
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Wet
Wet
Dry
Wet
7:56 AM
2:39 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Wet
Unknown
Inattention
Inattention
Inattention
road markings
No Improper Driving
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
Unknown
Ages
D1
D2
Comments
20
38
62
26
17
39
48
50
25
41 V2 was exiting parking lot, pulled into traffic lane and struck V1
33 Courtesy Crash.*
46 While V1 was turning into a parking lot, V2 struck V1 from behind.
V2 claims to have been traveling beside V1 while V1 turned right. One lane
45 in each direction at location of crash.
38 V1 was stopped in traffic when hit from behind from V2
40 V2 was traveling behind V1. V1 slowed and V2 struck Veh1 from behind
35 Courtesy Crash.* (1 lane of traffic)
29 Courtesy Crash.* (1 lane of traffic)
45 V1 was stopped at a red light, V2 slid on wet pavement
63 Narrative missing
21 V2 committed a stop sign violation and collided with V1
53 V1 slowed for traffic and hit in the rear by V2
22
88
19 Courtesy Crash.* (1 lane of traffic)
45 V1 was attempting to exit the plaza and was struck by V2
84
42
47
*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.
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Turnpike Street (Rt. 114) east of Andover Bypass Street, North Andover, MA
CRASH MONTH
25%
21%
20%
15%
14%
14%
14%
10%
7%
7%
7%
7%
7%
5%
0%
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
0%
0%
0%
S
O
N
D
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
60%
50%
40%
0%
21%
14%
20%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
0%
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
7%
7%
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
60%
43%
40%
21%
20%
0%
7% 7%
6AM8AM
8AM10AM
14%
7%
0%
10AM12PM
12PM2PM
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
8PM10PM
10PM12AM
12AM2AM
2AM4AM
4AM6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
46%
50%
38%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
8%
8%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
_Turnpike, east of Bypass.xlsx
Rear-end
Angle
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
2 of 3
0%
0%
0%
Head on
Rear to
Rear
Unknown
11/18/2013
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Turnpike Street (Rt. 114) east of Andover Bypass Street, North Andover, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
77%
Daylight
15%
8%
0%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Lighted
Roadway
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dark Roadway
not lighted
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
31%
15%
8%
0%
Unknown
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
Other
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
0%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
Snow
Rain
Cloudy
0%
Clear
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
46%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
60%
46%
54%
40%
20%
0%
Dry
Wet
0%
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
40%
32%
30%
21%
20%
10%
0%
18%
7%
7%
7%
7%
0%
15-20
_Turnpike, east of Bypass.xlsx
21-29
30-39
40-49
3 of 3
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
11/18/2013
Crash Data Summary Table
Turnpike Street, Hillside Road to Stop and Shop, North Andover, MA
January 2010 - December 2012
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Crash
Date
Time of Day
m/d/y
Manner of Collision
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Road Surface
Type
Driver Contributing Code
Type
1
2
1/4/10
1/20/10
5:39 PM
4:07 PM
Rear-end
Angle
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1/23/10
2/8/10
2/25/10
2/27/10
3/28/10
4/15/10
5/13/10
5/17/10
12:57 PM
7:54 AM
5:45 PM
7:23 AM
12:38 PM
6:17 PM
6:25 PM
4:43 PM
Angle
Head on
Sideswipe, same direction
Angle
Angle
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Dusk
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Dusk
Daylight
Cloudy
Clear
Rain
Snow
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Wet
Snow
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
11
6/8/10
5:26 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Driving too fast for conditions
Unknown
Inattention
Unknown
Unknown
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
12
13
14
15
6/26/10
7/29/10
8/18/10
8/20/10
3:08 AM
9:44 AM
4:08 PM
3:34 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Single Vehicle Crash
Rear-end
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
No Improper Driving
Over-correcting/over-steering
Inattention
Unknown
20
36
56
39
29
18
16
17
18
19
8/22/10
8/24/10
8/31/10
9/7/10
11:32 PM
11:44 AM
10:56 AM
7:45 AM
Rear-end
Rear-end
Angle
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - lighted roadway
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Clear
Dry
Wet
Dry
Dry
Unknown
Inattention
Unknown
Unknown
64
19
52
55
21
47
18
37
V1 pulled out of Jasmine Plaza in front of V2, V2 could not stop in time.
V1 stopped at red light, V2 did not.
V2 misjudged the size of the gap.
V2 changed lanes and struck V1 (truck).
20
12/14/10 4:58 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Unknown
28
42
V1 attempted to enter the Plaza from inside lane but misjudged gap.
21
12/15/10 4:53 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Inattention
46
71
V1 stopped in traffic, V2 did not.
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
1/31/11
2/4/11
2/4/11
2/8/11
3/8/11
3/15/11
4/6/11
9:07 AM
7:52 AM
8:10 AM
3:35 PM
1:24 PM
3:37 PM
8:56 AM
Rear-end
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Rear-end
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Sand, mud, dirt,
oil, gravel
Snow
Dry
Wet
Dry
Dry
Dry
Inattention
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
57
22
44
59
73
21
54
22
63
21
48
44
55
50
V2 took eyes off road and hit V1.
V2 claims to have been blinded by the sun. Occurred in area of lane drop.
V1 stopped in traffic, V2 did not.
Traffic stopped suddenly, V2 hit V1.
V2 was attempting to pass vehicles when the lane dropped.
V1 stopped in traffic, V2 did not.
V1 was stopped at red light, V2 hit it.
29
30
31
32
4/10/11
5/14/11
6/21/11
7/25/11
2:32 AM
3:51 PM
8:46 AM
7:45 AM
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Unknown
Inattention
Unknown
Unknown
22
71
28
59
40
46
54
21
V1 (WB) suddenly realized she was in the wrong lane of traffic.
33
34
35
10/30/11 6:17 PM
11/10/11 9:00 AM
11/19/11 2:09 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Rear-end
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Cloudy
Clear
Wet
Dry
36
37
11/21/11 7:23 AM
12/1/11 3:21 PM
Angle
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Unknown
Inattention
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
No Improper Driving
38
12/22/11 8:17 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
39
40
12/27/11 3:59 PM
1/22/12 7:20 AM
Angle
Single Vehicle Crash
Dark - lighted roadway Cloudy
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Slush
41
42
2/10/12
3/1/12
2:42 PM
8:43 AM
Angle
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Snow
43
3/1/12
6:02 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Snow
D1
D2
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Inattention
Unknown
20
22
30
19
81
45
19
24
61
39
57
17
17
unk
unk
23
40
24
52
42
48
63
69
50
41
64
25
61
63
41
19
Unknown
28
44
43
36
17
Dry
Snow
Unknown
Unknown
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Unknown
21
44
68
19
Snow
Driving too fast for conditions
37
50
Ages
D3
Comments
Light Condition
Type
Dark - roadway not
lighted
Daylight
D4
V3 and V2 stopped in traffic, V1 caused rear-ends.
V1 turning right into Plaza. Occurred in area of lane drop.
V1 had directional signal on to turn right into Stop & Shop. V2 thought V1
was turning into Jasmine Plaza.
V2 (EB) crossed center line and hit V1 (WB) head on at low speed.
V2 sideswiped V1 during lane drop. V2 fled the scene.
V2 was unable to stop at stop sign due to snow.
Courtesy Crash.*
40
59
18
54
55
D5
Heavy traffic.
V2 and V3 slowed with traffic, V3 did not.
39
Occurred in area of lane drop.
V1 reports that a vehicle entered his travel lane forcing him to make evasive
maneuvers. V1 hit pole #1505.
V1 hit pole #1501.
V1, V2 and V3 all stopped in traffic. V4 caused rear-ends.
V1 stopped in traffic, V2 did not.
V1 slowed for traffic, V2 did not.
64
Merrimack College student fatally hit while walking on the white edge line on
the way to Jasmine Plaza.
V1 stopped in heavy traffic, V2 did not.
44
V2 (WB) operator fell asleep and crossed the center line.
Traffic stopped abruptly, V3 hit V2 into V1.
V1 stopped at red light. V2 could not stop in time and side-swiped the rear
of V1.
V2 attempted to pass V1 at the lane drop.
V1 hit patch of ice/slush, lost control and hit a tree.
29
V2 (WB on Turnpike) ran red light & hit V1.
Snowy conditions.
V1 stopped for red light, V2 did not. Snowy conditions.
Crash Data Summary Table
Turnpike Street, Hillside Road to Stop and Shop, North Andover, MA
January 2010 - December 2012
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
44
45
46
47
48
49
Crash
Date
Time of Day
m/d/y
Light Condition
Type
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Weather
Condition
Type
Cloudy
Clear
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Clear
Road Surface
Type
Wet
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Unknown
Unknown
Inattention
Distracted
Inattention
Unknown
3/2/12
3/26/12
3/29/12
5/2/12
5/7/12
5/10/12
4:38 PM
5:47 PM
3:53 PM
2:48 PM
3:50 PM
4:44 PM
Manner of Collision
Type
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
Rear-end
50
51
52
53
54
5/16/12
5/22/12
6/1/12
8/14/12
8/20/12
3:06 PM
4:30 PM
8:32 AM
3:32 PM
3:53 PM
Rear-end
Angle
Sideswipe, same direction
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Rain
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Wet
Dry
Wet
Dry
55
56
57
58
59
8/29/12
9/4/12
9/21/12
10/26/12
11/13/12
5:26 PM
1:50 PM
3:22 PM
5:52 PM
7:41 AM
Sideswipe, same direction
Rear-end
Angle
Rear-end
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Dusk
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Rain
60
11/19/12 5:52 PM
Rear-end
61
11/20/12 8:32 AM
Angle
D1
D2
45
21
37
34
34
25
35
20
21
18
29
31
54
57
63
69
33
32
80
35
22
34
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Wet
Inattention
Inattention
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
Unknown
Inattention
Unknown
Distracted
24
21
24
48
49
18
43
26
35
18
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Inattention
35
21
Daylight
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
31
39
Clear
Ages
D3
Comments
D4
58
17
47
61
23
D5
V1 stopped in traffic, V2 could not stop in time.
17 V1-4 stopped in traffic, V5 caused rear-ends.
V1 and V2 stopped in traffic when V3 hit V2 into V1.
V2 stopped in traffic. V1 failed to stop in time.
V2 was distracted and rear-ended V1.
As vehicles were merging into one lane, traffic stopped and V1 started chain
reaction of rear-ends.
V1 stopped for traffic, V2 did not.
V2 did not stop at stop sign. V1 may have been speeding.
V2 pulled out in front of V1 because V1 had right blinker on.
Stop and go traffic.
V1 traveling down left turn lane as V2 changed lanes into it.
Stop and go traffic.
V1 stopped for traffic, V2 "zoned out."
43
V1 decided to cut across to gas station and did not see V2 in right lane.
*Courtesy Crash - A term used to describe a crash that occurs subsequent to a non-involved mainline driver who gives the right of way, contrary to the rules of the road, to another driver.
Summary based on Crash Reports obtained from the North Andover Police Department.
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Turnpike Street, Hillside Road to Stop and Shop, North Andover, MA
CRASH MONTH
14%
12%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
13%
13%
13%
11%
10%
8%
8%
7%
5%
5%
3%
3%
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
30%
20%
25%
18%
16%
13%
11%
10%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8%
8%
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
30%
20%
25% 25%
13%
16%
10%
0%
3%
6AM8AM
8AM10AM
10AM12PM
7%
12PM2PM
7%
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
3%
0% 2% 0%
0%
8PM10PM
10PM12AM
12AM2AM
2AM4AM
4AM6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
56%
18%
16%
7%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
2%
Rear-end
_Turnpike Corridor to Stop and Shop.xlsx
Angle
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
3 of 4
2%
0%
0%
Head on
Rear to
Rear
Unknown
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Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Turnpike Street, Hillside Road to Stop and Shop, North Andover, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
80%
80%
Daylight
0%
5%
Dawn
Dusk
13%
Dark Lighted
Roadway
2%
0%
0%
0%
Dark Roadway
not lighted
Dark unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
75%
60%
40%
0%
0%
Unknown
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
Snow
0%
Other
0%
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
5%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
5%
Rain
Clear
0%
Cloudy
15%
20%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
77%
13%
Dry
Wet
7%
2%
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
2%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
30%
20%
25%
15%
12%
19%
15%
10%
10%
0%
15-20
21-29
_Turnpike Corridor to Stop and Shop.xlsx
30-39
40-49
4 of 4
50-59
60-69
2%
2%
70-79
80+
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