ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
Route 28 (Main Street) at Franklin Street
Town of Reading
October 2013
Prepared for:
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Prepared by:
Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates
38 Chauncy Street
Boston, MA 02111
Road Safety Audit
Route 28 (Main Street) at Franklin Street
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Table of Contents Background ................................................................................................................................. 2 Project Data................................................................................................................................. 2 Project Location Description ..................................................................................................... 5 Road Safety Audit Observations and Potential Enhancements .............................................7
Safety Issue #1. Sight Distance and Intersection Geometry ................................................................ 8 Safety Issue #2. Traffic Signal .......................................................................................................... 10 Safety Issue #3. Speed ....................................................................................................................... 12 Safety Issue #4. Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations ............................................................... 13 Recommendations ..................................................................................................................... 15 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. Locus Map.............................................................................................................................. 3
Route 28 (Main Street) at Franklin Street .............................................................................. 6 List of Tables
Table 1. Table 2. Participating Audit Team Members ....................................................................................... 4 Summary of Potential Safety Enhancements ....................................................................... 16 Page 1
Road Safety Audit
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Background
The intersection of Route 28 (Main Street)/Franklin Street in Reading, Massachusetts, was listed as a
High Crash Location within the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in 2010. The
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has determined that Highway Safety
Improvement Program (HSIP) funding would be allowed for reconstruction of the intersection if a Road
Safety Audit (RSA) were conducted and a proposed design incorporated the safety improvements
identified in the RSA.
Route 28 is a primary north-south route through the Town of Reading, and provides a connection to
Interstate 95 (I-95). Route 28 also runs approximately two miles east of Interstate 93 (I-93), which can be
accessed using perpendicular roadways such as Route 129 (Lowell Street). The Wood End Elementary
School is located on Franklin Street, approximately 0.5 miles west of the intersection of Route
28/Franklin Street.
In general, an RSA is intended to identify potential safety improvements that can be evaluated and
included as part of the design process for a future reconstruction project. The short-term, low-cost
potential improvements could be considered by the responsible agency for immediate implementation
prior to reconstruction, as appropriate. The RSA study area is illustrated in Figure 1.
Project Data
The audit team conducted an RSA for the intersection of Route 28 (Main Street)/Franklin Street on
Monday, October 7, 2013. The RSA agenda appears in Appendix A. Table 1 lists the audit team
members and their affiliations. Appendix B provides contact information for all team members.
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Table 1. Participating Audit Team Members
Audit Team Member
George Zambouras
Chris Cole
Jeff Zager
Bob Lelacheur
James Cormier
Christine Amendola
Richard Robbins
Dan Ensminger
Frank Pecquex
Stephen Herrick
Frederick Van Magness
Jeffrey R. Gomes
Corey O’Connor
Keri Pyke
Mike Tremblay
Agency/Affiliation
Town of Reading Town Engineer
Town of Reading Engineering
Town of Reading Public Works
Town of Reading Town Manager
Town of Reading Police Department, Chief
Town of Reading Police Department, Safety Officer
Town of Reading Police Department
Town of Reading Board of Selectmen
Resident
Resident
Resident
MassDOT District 4 Traffic
MassDOT, Highway Division Safety Section
Howard/Stein-Hudson (HSH)
Howard/Stein-Hudson (HSH)
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Prior to the RSA, in order to begin assessing possible safety issues, the audit team reviewed collision
diagrams and a crash detail summary for the intersection of Route 28 (Main Street)/Franklin Street.
Between March 2010 and December 2012, 49 crashes were reported at the intersection. Of these crashes,
34 (or 70%) were angle crashes, six (12%) were sideswipe crashes, five (10%) were rear-end crashes, and
four (8%) were head-on crashes. Most crashes occurred during the daylight hours (88%) and on a dry
roadway surface (84%). Fourteen crashes (or 29%) resulted in personal injury. No fatalities were
reported at the intersection.
Appendix C provides the detailed crash data for the intersection.
Project Location Description
The RSA focused on the intersection of Route 28/Franklin Street in the Town of Reading, as shown in the
aerial image in Figure 2.
Route 28 (Main Street)/Franklin Street is a signalized intersection with four approaches. The Franklin
Street eastbound and westbound approaches each consist of a single travel lane. The Route 28
northbound and southbound approaches each consist of two travel lanes with no lane designations.
Sidewalks are provided along the west side of Route 28 and along the north side of Franklin Street.
Crosswalks are provided across the west leg of Franklin Street and the north leg of Route 28, and
pedestrian signals are provided.
The Route 28 southbound approach is provided with a short protected left-turn phase at the beginning of
the cycle. Left turns are permissive after this short protected phase. Aside from this short protected
phase, all approaches have permissive left-turn phasing.
This intersection is the junction of the following roadways, which are categorized according to MassDOT
Office of Transportation Planning functional classifications:
Franklin Street is an urban minor arterial and falls under the jurisdiction of the Town of Reading.
Franklin Street runs east-west between Grove Street to the east and Haverhill Street to the west. Franklin
Street consists of one travel lane in each direction. Within the study area, sidewalks are provided along
the north side of Franklin Street, and bicycle accommodations are not provided. The speed limit on
Franklin Street within the study area is 30 mph.
Route 28 (Main Street) is classified as an urban principal arterial and falls under MassDOT’s jurisdiction.
Route 28 is a north-south roadway that originates at the New Hampshire State Line in Methuen to the
north and at Route 6 in Eastham on Cape Cod to the south. Within the study area, Route 28 consists of
two travel lanes in each direction, with a sidewalk running along the west side of the roadway. Dedicated
bicycle accommodations are not provided on Route 28 in the study area. The speed limit on Route 28
within the study area is 40 mph.
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Road Safety Audit Observations and
Potential Enhancements
Based on discussions on Monday, October 7, 2013, the RSA team determined that the intersection of
Route 28/Franklin Street has the following issues that affect safety:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Sight distance and intersection control;
Traffic signal;
Speed; and
Pedestrian and bicycle accommodations.
The following sections describe in more detail the safety issues and enhancements determined during the
RSA. Several of these issues require further study and engineering judgment to determine the feasibility
of implementing enhancements to address them.
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Safety Issue #1. Sight Distance and Intersection Geometry
Observations:
The intersection of Route 28/Franklin Street is located at the top of a crest vertical curve. The Route 28 northbound and southbound approaches are each located along an upgrade. According to
team members, left-turning Route 28 vehicles have difficulty seeing opposing Route 28 vehicles as they
approach the intersection before making a turn due to the change in grade. Of the 49 crashes reported at the intersection, 30 involved Route 28
northbound or southbound left-turning vehicles and opposing Route 28 through vehicles. A vertical curve obstructs sightlines
on Route 28 northbound and
southbound approaching the
intersection.
Each of the Route 28 northbound and southbound
approaches consist of two travel lanes with no lane
use designations. Vehicles may proceed through the intersection from either approach lane, and
may use the left lane for left turns. Route 28 left-turning vehicles may have difficulty seeing
opposing Route 28 through traffic due to queued vehicles in the opposing inside lane waiting to
make a left turn. Six angle-type crashes were noted to have occurred because queued vehicles in
the opposing Route 28 inside lane blocked the view of adjacent oncoming traffic before a left turn
was attempted. One rear-end crash occurred when a Route 28 southbound left-turning vehicle
began to turn, but stopped suddenly to avoid an oncoming northbound vehicle.
The lack of lane designations also causes sideswipe crashes. Two sideswipe crashes involved a
vehicle in the left lane that attempted to move into the right lane; this may have occurred because
the vehicles were attempting to avoid a queued left-turning vehicle at the intersection.
RSA team members noted that it is difficult to turn left from the HomeGoods parking lot onto
Route 28 northbound if there is queuing along Route 28 southbound. The Route 28 southbound
queue can block northbound traffic from the view of exiting vehicles. As a result, motorists may
focus on finding a gap in northbound traffic, and forget to check for southbound traffic. Team
members also noted that a retaining wall along Route 28 southbound can block the view of Route
28 southbound traffic from the HomeGoods parking lot. Two crashes involved left-turning
vehicles exiting the HomeGoods parking lot and Route 28 southbound vehicles.
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Enhancements:
1. To reduce the occurrence of angle crashes involving left-turning vehicles, provide
opposing left-turn lanes with positive offset so that queued opposing left-turning vehicles
do not obscure oncoming Route 28 through traffic. Consider whether providing one or
two adjacent through lanes is appropriate. Consider the need to accompany the lane use
change with appropriate lane use signage.
2. As part of long-term planning and design efforts, evaluate the feasibility of lowering the
profile of Route 28 so that oncoming vehicles are more visible to Route 28 motorists.
3. Coordinate with HomeGoods to prohibit left turns from the HomeGoods driveway to
Route 28 northbound to reduce the occurrence of angle crashes. Consider the potential
need for additional capacity and/or green time for the Franklin Street eastbound
approach.
4. As part of long-term planning and design efforts, consider restricting turns between the
HomeGoods driveway and Route 28 northbound using a channelization island that allows
right turns only. Consider the turning radius of delivery vehicles and the need for
additional capacity and/or green time at the Franklin Street eastbound approach.
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Safety Issue #2. Traffic Signal
Observations:
The Route 28 southbound approach to the
intersection of Route 28/Franklin Street is
provided with a short protected left-turn
phase, after which Route 28 southbound left
turns are permissive. All other approaches
are permissive; left-turning traffic must
yield to oncoming through traffic. These
permissive left turns, combined with the
lack of dedicated left-turn lanes and the crest
vertical curve at the intersection, create a
significant number of angle crashes
involving Route 28 left-turning vehicles.
The travel lanes along Route 28 do not have any
lane designations, and most left turns are taken
The Route 28 southbound protected left-turn
during permissive left-turn phases.
phase may allow some left-turning vehicles
to enter the intersection without conflict;
however, the left travel lane is not a dedicated left-turn lane, so left-turning vehicles may not be
able to use the protected phase in some signal cycles.
Team members stated that the amount of green time provided for the Franklin Street eastbound
and westbound approaches is sometimes insufficient.
RSA team members observed that the signals are equipped with backplates, but they are outdated
and do not meet current standards.
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Enhancements:
1. Consider split phasing on Route 28 northbound and southbound as a short-term solution
to prevent angle crashes between Route 28 left-turning traffic and opposing through
traffic. Consider the impacts to signal operations.
2. Consider providing far-side post-mounted signals on the Route 28 northbound and
southbound approaches to improve signal visibility for turning vehicles in the
intersection.
3. In the short term, consider extending the length of the Route 28 southbound protected
left-turn phase to allow more Route 28 southbound vehicles to turn left without conflict.
4. In the short-term, consider the use of a flashing yellow arrow at the Route 28 southbound
approach to the intersection to indicate that left turns are permitted, but vehicles must
yield to oncoming traffic.
5. Consider the implementation of protected-only left-turn phasing for both Route 28
northbound and southbound if exclusive left-turn lanes are created in order to eliminate
crashes between left-turning vehicles and opposing through vehicles.
6. Evaluate signal timing for all approaches and adjust to improve intersection efficiency, if
possible.
7. Update the backplates on the signal heads for added visibility.
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Safety Issue #3. Speed
Observations:
Public safety officials attending the RSA stated that the prevailing travel speed on Route 28
northbound and southbound often exceeds the 40 mph speed limit. The team members reported
that the 85th percentile speed on Route 28 is about 47 mph, and can be as high as 55 mph. The
high travel speeds through the intersection creates additional difficulty for Route 28 left-turning
vehicles waiting for an acceptable gap in oncoming Route 28 traffic. Two crashes were reported
where speed was a contributing factor. RSA team members stated that speed limit signs
approaching the intersection were faded.
Enhancements:
1. Replace worn speed limit signs for increased visibility.
2. Place additional speed limit signage along Route 28 to reinforce the speed limit.
3. Place electronic speed trailers along Route 28 to alert motorists of their own travel speed
compared to the posted speed limit.
4. Increase enforcement along Route 28 to discourage speeding along the roadway.
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Safety Issue #4. Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations
Observations:
Sidewalks are provided along the north side of Franklin Street and along the west side of Route 28. Consequently, crosswalks are provided across the north leg of Route 28 and across the west leg of Franklin Street, connecting the available sidewalks. Pedestrian ramps and walk signals are provided; however, they are not compliant with the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. RSA team members stated that Dandi Lyons,
located on the southeast corner of the
Sidewalks are provided only along the west
intersection, is a popular attraction for children
side of Route 28 and along the north side of
from walking from Elite Freestyle Karate,
Franklin Street. Crosswalks and pedestrian
signals connect crosswalks where possible.
located on the northeast corner of the
intersection, and from the Wood End Elementary
School, located approximately 0.5 miles west of the intersection. There are no sidewalks
provided along the east side of Route 28 or the south side of Franklin Street that could be used to
access Dandi Lyons, and no crosswalks leading to Dandi Lyons across either of the adjacent
roadways.
There are no dedicated bicycle accommodations at the intersection. An RSA team member noted
that there are no bike detectors on the Franklin Street eastbound and westbound approaches. It
was also noted that, while the Franklin Street eastbound and westbound approaches operate
concurrently, one Franklin Street approach may not receive a green light, even when the opposite
Franklin Street approach does, unless a vehicle is at the signal. Consequently, a bicyclist waiting
at the signal on Franklin Street may not receive a green light unless a vehicle is also waiting at the
signal.
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Enhancements:
1. Update the traffic signal with ADA-compliant pedestrian buttons and signal indications.
2. Consider providing illuminated “No Turn on Red” signage that activates only when a
pedestrian push button is pressed to prevent right turns when pedestrians are crossing.
3. As part of long-term reconstruction efforts, reconstruct pedestrian ramps to comply with
ADA standards.
4. As part of long-term reconstruction efforts, work with Dandi Lyons to provide a sidewalk
along Franklin Street and/or Route 28 adjacent to Dandi Lyons to accommodate
pedestrians. Provide additional pedestrian ramps, crosswalks, and pedestrian indications
where appropriate.
5. Reprogram the signal at the intersection so that the Franklin Street eastbound and
westbound approaches always receive the green light at the same time to improve bicycle
accommodations in the short term.
6. As part of long-term reconstruction efforts, install bicycle detection on all approaches.
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Recommendations
Based on its review of data, on-site field observations and group discussion, the RSA team identified
the following possible enhancements that could improve safety at the intersection of Route 28 (Main
Street)/Franklin Street. Further study and design work will need to be conducted to determine the
feasibility of making some of the improvements.
Table 2 summarizes the safety issues, possible enhancements, estimated safety payoff, time frame,
cost, and responsibility. Safety payoff estimates are based on engineering judgment and are
categorized as low, medium, and high. The time frame is categorized as short-term (<1 year), midterm (1 to 3 years), or long-term (typically >3 years). Long-term improvements are typically
considered to be substantial improvements with an expected time frame for implementation greater
than 3 years. The costs are categorized as low (<$10,000), medium ($10,001 to $50,000), or high
(>$50,000).
Short-term enhancements include, but are not limited to:

Create exclusive left-turn lanes on Route 28;

Restrict left turns between the HomeGoods parking lot and Route 28 northbound;

Extend the exclusive left-turn phase at Route 28 southbound;

Adjust phasing at the signal so that each Franklin Street approach receives a green signal
simultaneously; and

Increase speed enforcement.
To enhance the safety of the corridor, the long-term enhancements are to:

Lower the profile of Route 28;

Provide protected-only left-turn phasing;

Implement a channelized right-turn island at the HomeGoods driveway along Route 28;

Provide ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps and signal indications; and

Provide bicycle detection on all approaches.
The RSA is intended to identify potential safety improvements that can be evaluated and included as
part of the design process for a reconstruction project. The short-term, low-cost potential
improvements could be considered by the responsible agency for immediate implementation, as
appropriate.
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Table 2. Summary of Potential Safety Enhancements
Safety Issue
Safety Enhancement
To reduce the occurrence of angle crashes involving leftturning vehicles, provide dedicated, opposing left-turn lanes
so that queued opposing left-turning vehicles do not obscure
oncoming Route 28 through traffic. Consider whether
providing one or two adjacent through lanes is appropriate.
Consider the need to accompany the lane use change with
appropriate lane use signage.
As part of long-term planning and design efforts, evaluate the
feasibility of lowering the profile of Route 28 so that oncoming
Sight Distance and vehicles are more visible to Route 28 motorists.
Intersection
Coordinate with HomeGoods to prohibit left turns from the
Geometry
HomeGoods driveway to Route 28 northbound to reduce the
occurrence of angle crashes. Consider the potential need for
additional capacity and/or green time for the Franklin Street
eastbound approach.
As part of long-term planning and design efforts, consider
restricting turns between the HomeGoods driveway and
Route 28 northbound using a channelization island that
allows right turns only. Consider the turning radius of delivery
vehicles and the need for additional capacity and/or green
time at the Franklin Street eastbound approach.
Consider split phasing on Route 28 northbound and
southbound as a short-term solution to prevent angle crashes
between Route 28 left-turning traffic and opposing through
traffic. Consider the impacts to signal operations.
Consider providing far-side post-mounted signals on the
Traffic Signal
Route 28 northbound and southbound approaches to improve
signal visibility for turning vehicles in the intersection.
In the short term, consider extending the length of the Route
28 southbound protected left-turn phase to allow more Route
28 southbound vehicles to turn left without conflict.
Safety
Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Responsible Party
High
Mid-term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Long-term
High
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT/
HomeGoods
Medium
Long-term
Medium
MassDOT/
HomeGoods
High
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
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Table 2. Summary of Potential Safety Enhancements (continued)
Safety Issue
Traffic Signal
Intersection
Control and
Geometry
Safety Enhancement
In the short-term, consider the use of a flashing yellow arrow
at the Route 28 southbound approach to the intersection to
indicate that left turns are permitted, but vehicles must yield
to oncoming traffic.
Implement protected-only left-turn phasing for both Route 28
northbound and southbound if exclusive left-turn lanes are
created in order to eliminate crashes between left-turning
vehicles and opposing through vehicles.
Evaluate signal timing for all approaches and adjust to
improve intersection efficiency, if possible.
Update the backplates on the signal heads for added
visibility.
Replace worn speed limit signs for increased visibility.
Place additional speed limit signage along Route 28 to
reinforce the speed limit.
Place electronic speed trailers along Route 28 to alert
motorists of their own travel speed compared to the posted
speed limit.
Increase enforcement along Route 28 to discourage
speeding along the roadway.
Pedestrian and
Bicycle
Accommodations
Update the traffic signal with ADA-compliant pedestrian
buttons and signal indications.
Consider providing illuminated “No Turn on Red” signage that
activates only when a pedestrian push button is pressed to
prevent right turns when pedestrians are crossing.
As part of long-term reconstruction efforts, reconstruct
pedestrian ramps to comply with ADA standards.
As part of long-term reconstruction efforts, install bicycle
detection on all approaches.
Safety
Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Responsible Party
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
High
Mid-term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
Low
Town of Reading
Police Department
Medium
Short-term
Low
Town of Reading
Police Department/
Massachusetts State
Police
Low
Short-term
Medium
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Long-term
Medium
MassDOT
Low
Long-term
Low
MassDOT
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Table 2. Summary of Potential Safety Enhancements (continued)
Safety Issue
Pedestrian and
Bicycle
Accommodations
Safety Enhancement
As part of long-term reconstruction efforts, work with Dandi
Lyons to provide a sidewalk along Franklin Street and/or
Route 28 adjacent to Dandi Lyons to accommodate
pedestrians. Provide additional pedestrian ramps,
crosswalks, and pedestrian indications where appropriate.
Reprogram the signal at the intersection so that the Franklin
Street eastbound and westbound approaches always receive
the green light at the same time to improve bicycle
accommodations in the short term.
Safety
Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Responsible Party
High
Long-term
High
MassDOT/Dandi
Lyons
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
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Appendix A. RSA Meeting Agenda Road Safety Audit
Reading, MA
Main Street (Rt. 28) at Franklin Street
Meeting Location: Reading Police Department
15 Union Street, Reading, MA
Monday, October 7th, 2013
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Type of meeting:
High Crash Location – Road Safety Audit
Attendees:
Invited Participants to Comprise a Multidisciplinary Team
Please bring:
Thoughts and Enthusiasm!!
1:00 PM
Welcome and Introductions
1:15 PM
Discussion of Safety Issues
• Crash history, Speed Regulations – provided in advance
• Existing Geometries and Conditions
2:00 PM
Site Visit
• Drive to the intersections Main Street and Franklin Street
• As a group, identify areas for improvement
2:30 PM
Discussion of Potential Improvements
• Discuss observations and finalize safety issue areas
• Discuss potential improvements and finalize recommendations
3:00 PM
Adjourn for the Day – but the RSA has not ended
Instructions for Participants:
• Before attending the RSA on October 7th, 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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Participating Audit Team Members
Date:
Monday, October 7, 2013
Location: Reading Police Department, 15 Union Street, Reading, MA
Audit Team Members
Agency/Affiliation
E-mail Address
Phone Number
George Zambouras
Town of Reading Town Engineer
gzambouras@ci.reading.ma.us
781-942-6683
Chris Cole
Town of Reading Engineering
ccole@ci.reading.ma.us
781-942-6685
Jeff Zager
Town of Reading Public Works
jzager@ci.reading.ma.us
781-942-9077
Bob Lelacheur
Town of Reading Town Manager
blelacheur@ci.reading.ma.us
781-942-9043
James Cormier
Town of Reading Police Department, Chief
jcormier@ci.reading.ma.us
781-944-1212
Town of Reading Police Department, Safety
Christine Amendola
camendola@ci.reading.ma.us
781-942-6775
Officer
Richard Robbins
Town of Reading Police Department
rrobbins@ci.reading.ma.us
781-944-1212
Dan Ensminger
Town of Reading Board of Selectmen
danensminger@comcast.net
781-910-2267
Frank Pecquex
Resident
fpecquex@comcast.net
781-944-4501
Stephen Herrick
Resident
Stephen.herrick@verizon.net
781-944-6794
Frederick Van Magness
Resident
vanmagness@verizon.net
781-944-0537
Jeffrey R. Gomes
MassDOT District 4 Traffic
Jeffery.r.gomes@state.ma.us
781-641-8318
Corey O’Connor
MassDOT, Highway Division Safety Section
corey.oconnor@state.ma.us
857-368-9638
Keri Pyke
Howard/Stein-Hudson (HSH)
kpyke@hshassoc.com
617-348-3301
Mike Tremblay
Howard/Stein-Hudson (HSH)
mtremblay@hshassoc.com
617-348-3347
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Appendix C. Detailed Crash Data Crash Data Summary Table
Main Street (Route 28) at Franklin Street, Reading, MA
March 2010-December 2012
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
1
2
Crash
Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
3/26/10 Friday
4/24/10 Saturday
9:07 PM
10:43 AM
Manner of Collision
Type
Sideswipe, same direction
Angle
Light Condition
Type
Daylight
Daylight
Weather
Condition
Type
Clear
Clear
Road Surface
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Type
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
6:35 PM
6:29 PM
5:03 PM
8:03 PM
8:13 AM
6:09 PM
3:25 PM
5:00 PM
1:39 PM
Rear-end
Angle
Angle
Angle
Sideswipe, same direction
Angle
Angle
Angle
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Dusk
Daylight
Dusk
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Cloudy
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Wet
Time of Day
D1
Ages
D2
Comments
D3
54
60
16
59
V2 turning out of Dandi Lyons Ice Cream taking left, crashed into V1
46
49
17
33
56
45
61
58
57
48
19
24
54
21
82
84
44
86
Possible OUI, V2 didn't want to speak to police stating she "had a drink"
V2 traveling in outside lane hit V1 turning left.
V1 made improper left hand turn, struck by V2 in inside lane
Courtesy Crash
Improper lane change
V2 cut off V1 and left scene of accident, contacted police later
Improper left turn, light was changing and V1 made rushed left turn
Improper left turn
V2 attempted right on red
82
45
70
23
53
27
V2 ran red light, thought she could make yellow light
V1 slid on icy road surface to rear end V2
Possible speeding on part of V2, V1 made improper left hand turn
Uninvolved SB vehicle waiting to turn left in inside lane blocked the view of
V1 while turning left
Vehicles queued in the NB inside lane blocked the view of V1 while turning
45 left.
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
5/17/10
5/28/10
5/30/10
8/8/10
9/23/10
10/22/10
10/24/10
10/25/10
11/5/10
12
13
14
11/18/10 Thursday
2/28/11 Monday
3/10/11 Thursday
10:34 AM
2:40 PM
2:33 PM
Angle
Rear-end
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Rain
Clear
Dry
Ice
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
Failed to yield to right of way
Failed to yield to right of way
Failed to yield to right of way
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
Inattention
Made an improper turn
15
3/31/11
Thursday
1:34 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
82
24
16
4/6/11
Wednesday
1:16 PM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
66
21
17
4/14/11
Thursday
7:56 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
25
40
18
19
20
7/10/11
8/5/11
8/9/11
Sunday
Friday
Tuesday
5:56 PM
5:59 PM
11:03 AM
Angle
Angle
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
Failed to yield to right of way
Failed to yield to right of way
31
33
47
26
57
49
21
22
23
8/11/11
8/27/11
9/14/11
Thursday
Saturday
Wednesday
3:13 PM
3:21 PM
2:02 PM
Angle
Head on
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Rain
Clear
Dry
Wet
Dry
Driving too fast for conditions
Failed to yield to right of way
Followed too closely
72
30
48
17
52
76
24
9/16/11
Friday
3:46 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
71
17
25
26
10/10/11 Monday
10/31/11 Monday
2:36 PM
5:22 PM
Angle
Angle
Daylight
Dusk
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
36
68
57
35
No injuries reported, but narrative states both operators had minor injuries
Traffic in the NB inside lane stopped and V2 turned left into V1 in the outside
lane.
Courtesy Crash*
Improper left-hand turn
Comment that vehicles first turned left from Rt 28 and rear-ended each other
on Franklin at Dandi Lyons Ice Cream
Left hand turn fail to yield
26 V1 taking right into Dandi Lyons Ice Cream, struck from behind
Queued vehicles in the SB inner lane blocked the view of V2 while turning
left
Queued vehicles in the SB inner lane blocked the view of V2 while turning
left
26 Traffic lights at intersection not operational due to power outage
27
11/16/11 Wednesday
4:01 PM
Sideswipe, opposite direction
Daylight
Rain
Wet
55
81
V1 attempted to take left turn onto Main when struck by V2 in inside lane
28
29
30
12/11/11 Sunday
12/15/11 Thursday
12/19/11 Monday
4:23 PM
9:11 AM
3:57 PM
Angle
Angle
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Rain
Clear
Dry
Wet
Dry
Made an improper turn
55
34
72
61
69
34
Improper left hand turn, collided with someone in outside lane of Franklin
Courtesy Crash, verbal warning given for failure to yield
Improper left hand turn
31
32
1/4/12
1/18/12
Wednesday
Wednesday
7:36 PM
8:12 AM
Head on
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Dry
No Improper Driving
17
42
40 UNK
V1 misjudged gap when taking left turn and was struck by V2
V1 ran red light.
33
34
35
1/22/12
2/6/12
3/8/12
Sunday
Monday
Thursday
4:42 PM
8:19 AM
3:30 PM
Head on
Angle
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Clear
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
Driving too fast for conditions
Failed to yield to right of way
84
59
21
21
52
49
36
3/26/12
Monday
2:01 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
70
49
Left-hand turn fail to yield, other vehicle could not stop
Left-hand turn attempted, V1 was speeding and hit left-turning vehicle
Unsafe lane change
NB vehicles in inner lane blocked view of vehicles. V2 traveling straight
may have been speeding
37
38
39
40
4/5/12
4/19/12
5/2/12
5/23/12
Thursday
Thursday
Wednesday
Wednesday
11:49 AM
2:00 PM
4:16 PM
7:57 AM
Rear-end
Rear-end
Angle
Angle
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Rain
Rain
Dry
Dry
Wet
Wet
Inattention
Failed to yield to right of way
58
52
31
22
20
47
65
69
V1 began to move, but then had to stop to avoid another car and was hit
40 Operator 3 was tired and not paying attention, and rear ended V2
V2 was exiting a parking lot turning left and did not see V1
Courtesy Crash
41
5/29/12
Tuesday
10:58 AM
Angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Wrong side or wrong way
41
59
Box of truck crossed over line while turning left and struck a stopped car
Monday
Friday
Sunday
Sunday
Thursday
Friday
Sunday
Monday
Friday
Other improper action
Failed to yield to right of way
Failed to yield to right of way
Failed to yield to right of way
No Improper Driving
No Improper Driving
Made an improper turn
Crash Data Summary Table
Main Street (Route 28) at Franklin Street, Reading, MA
March 2010-December 2012
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
42
Crash
Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
6/19/12 Tuesday
Time of Day
Manner of Collision
Type
9:28 AM
Angle
Light Condition
Type
Daylight
Weather
Condition
Type
Clear
Road Surface
Driver Contributing Code
Type
Type
Dry
Made an improper turn
D1
80
Ages
D2
51
Comments
D3
V2 exiting Mobil gas station lot onto Main St, improper lane change
V1 contacted V2 while stopped at light, V2 stated "you were in my blind spot
it's not my fault" and continued driving
43
6/22/12
Friday
5:14 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
21 UNK
44
7/5/12
Thursday
2:08 PM
Head on
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
57
51
29 Queued vehicles in NB inner lane blocked view of vehicles, improper left turn
45
46
47
7/7/12
8/1/12
8/16/12
Saturday
Wednesday
Thursday
10:19 PM
5:49 PM
5:32 PM
Angle
Sideswipe, same direction
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Rain
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Wet
Dry
Other improper action
Failed to yield to right of way
Inattention
80
66
19
57
23
35
V1 backed up into V2 while both were stopped at a light
22 Improper left turn, car pushed into another car
Improper lane change
48
9/15/12
Saturday
2:09 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
40
V2 attempted to take a left turn out of home goods and was struck by V1
49
9:02 AM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield to right of way
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road
markings
32
11/10/12 Saturday
16
32
V2 ran red light
*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 Reading Police Department
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Main Street (Route 28) at Franklin Street, Reading, MA
CRASH MONTH
14%
15%
12%
10%
10%
10%
10%
8%
8%
6%
6%
5%
6%
4%
4%
0%
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
30%
20%
24%
16%
16%
10%
10%
0%
14%
12%
6%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
29%
30%
20%
10%
0%
12% 10%
4%
6AM­
8AM
8AM­
10AM
10AM­
12PM
24%
8%
6%
12PM­
2PM
2PM­
4PM
4PM­
6PM
6PM­
8PM
4% 2%
0% 0% 0%
8PM­
10PM
10PM­
12AM
12AM­
2AM
2AM­
4AM
4AM­
6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
80%
69%
60%
40%
20%
0%
10%
10%
0%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
Rear-end
Angle
Crash Summary Data Template rev 11-1-12.xlsx
2%
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
4 of 5
8%
Head on
0%
0%
Rear to
Rear
Unknown
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Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Main Street (Route 28) at Franklin Street, Reading, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
88%
0%
Daylight
Dawn
6%
6%
Dusk
Dark ­
Lighted
Roadway
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dark ­
Roadway
not lighted
Dark ­
unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
78%
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
0%
Unknown
0%
Other
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
0%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
Rain
0%
Snow
14%
Cloudy
8%
Clear
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
84%
14%
Dry
Wet
0%
2%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
30%
20%
10%
0%
19%
18%
12%
8%
15-20
21%
21-29
30-39
Crash Summary Data Template rev 11-1-12.xlsx
9%
40-49
5 of 5
50-59
60-69
6%
70-79
9%
80+
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