ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
King’s Highway from Mount Pleasant Street to Church
Street
City of New Bedford
December 21, 2015
Prepared For:
MassDOT
On Behalf Of:
City of New Bedford Massachusetts
Prepared By:
CDM Smith
260 West Exchange Street, Suite 300
Providence, RI 02903
Road Safety Audit—King’s Highway, New Bedford
Prepared by CDM Smith Inc.
Table of Contents
Contents
Background ................................................................................................................. 1
Project Data ................................................................................................................. 1
Project Location and Description .............................................................................. 2
Audit Observations and Potential Safety Enhancements ........................................ 6
Potential Safety Enhancement Summary ................................................................ 40
List of Appendices
Appendix A. RSA Meeting Agenda
Appendix B. RSA Audit Team Contact List
Appendix C. Detailed Crash Data
Appendix D. Turning Movement Counts
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Background
On behalf of the City of New Bedford and in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of
Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division Safety Section and representatives from other federal, state
and local agencies, CDM Smith conducted a Road Safety Audit (RSA) for eight intersections as part of
the King’s Highway Improvement Project in the City of New Bedford. An RSA is required to be
performed during the design process for any MassDOT project that includes a high crash location. The
goal of the RSA is to identify safety issues and provide potential enhancements to improve safety for all
roadway users. Additionally, the potential enhancements are categorized by timeframe and cost which
allows responsible agencies to determine when to make proposed implementations.
CDM Smith conducted the RSA on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. The pre and post audit portions of the
RSA were held at the New Bedford Department of Infrastructure (DPI) office located at 1105 Shawmut
Avenue, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Members of the interdisciplinary audit team discussed safety
issues, conducted a site visit and identified possible safety improvements that could be made to the
infrastructure and operating conditions of the three (8) subject intersections. The audit team was
comprised of members of the local, regional and state agencies ranging from emergency responders to
transportation planners and engineers. The members and their affiliations are provided in Table 1.
Project Data
Audit team members received a meeting packet prior to the RSA including a meeting agenda
(Appendix A), study area details, and detailed crash data. The crash data details and collision diagrams,
and graphical representations of the crash data, are provided in Appendix C. The audit members were
asked to review the packet and visit the RSA study area prior to the meeting. Project background, general
field conditions, crash data and traffic volumes were presented by CDM Smith at the beginning of the
RSA, followed by a field visit to the subject intersections. The audit team finished the meeting by
identifying appropriate countermeasures for the safety issues discussed.
The crash data and collision diagrams were based on crashes that were reported by the New Bedford
Police Department and occurred from 2011 to 2013.
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Table 1: Participating Audit Team Members
Audit Team Member
Richard Madsen
Robert Gregory
John Mastera
William Ullom
Manuel Silva
Stephanie Dupras
Promise Otaluka
Lisa Estrela-Pedro
Guoqiang Li
Leonard Baillargeon
Shana Gare
Lisa Sherman
Agency/Affiliation
MassDOT, District 5
MassDOT, District 5
MassDOT Highway Safety Management
MassDOT Highway Safety Management
City of New Bedford, Department of Public Infrastructure
City of New Bedford, Department of Public Infrastructure
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development
(SRPEDD)
SRPEDD
Southeast Regional Transit Authority (SRTA)
CDM Smith
CDM Smith
Project Location and Description
Kings Highway is classified as an urban minor arterial that serves as a major east-west link providing
direct connection to Route 140. The existing typical section of Kings Highway for the length of this
project consists of two (2) 11-foot lanes in each direction with curbing on each side. There is no shoulder
on either side of Kings Highway within the project limits. The south side of Kings Highway has a
varying concrete and bituminous sidewalk that varies in width and at some locations is separated from the
travel way by a grass buffer. Guardrail exists on both side of roadway on the bridge above Route 140,
and also on the south side of the roadway adjacent to shopping plaza parking lot. The total existing width
of the roadway varies from approximately 40 – 50 feet. The width of Church Street is approximately 42
feet, and the width of Park Avenue is approximately 34 feet.
The existing sidewalks and ramps do not meet Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Access
Board (ADA/AAB) standards. There is no existing striping for crosswalks, and pedestrian push buttons
at intersections are located intermittently. Traffic signals require upgrades and improved operations.
The speed limit for Kings Highway within the project limits is 30 miles per hour (mph).
An existing rail crossing is located along Tarkiln Hill road approximately 100 feet north of the
intersection with King’s Highway. In addition, public bus stops are provided along Tarkiln Hill
Road/Kings Highway and Worcester Street, although no shelters are provided.
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Existing Signalized Intersection
High Crash Signalized Intersection
High Crash Unsignalized Intersection
Figure 1 – King’s Highway Project Area
A triangle is formed by the intersections of Church Street, Park Avenue and Tarkiln Hill Road. In the
center of the triangle, there is a Polish American Veterans Memorial. This square is owned by the City of
New Bedford and is not a recognized park.
Figure 2 – Polish American Veterans Memorial
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Mount Pleasant Street and King’s Highway
The intersection of Mount Pleasant Street and King’s Highway was signalized in 2008. Mount Pleasant
northbound approach consists of a free right turn lane and one shared left-turn/through lane. The free
right turn lane is under “yield” control. The southbound approach consists of one exclusive left turn lane
and one shared through/right-turn lane. Jones Street eastbound consists of one general purpose lane. The
King’s Highway westbound approach consists of one shared left-turn/through lane and one exclusive
right turn lane. Pavement markings consist of faded shoulder markings, double yellow centerlines, stop
bars and crosswalks. Cement concrete sidewalks are provided along both sides of the road on all
approaches, with the exception of the west side of Mount Pleasant Street north of the intersection with
King’s Highway.
King’s Highway and Fieldstone Marketplace
The Fieldstone Marketplace and Kings Highway intersection is a three-way signalized intersection. The
northbound approach is the Fieldstone Marketplace entrance, and consists of an exclusive left-turn and an
exclusive right-turn lane. The eastbound Kings Highway approach consists of a through lane, and an
exclusive right-turn lane. The westbound approach has an exclusive left-turn lane, and a through lane.
Sidewalks exist on the southern section of the intersection with ramps. There is no striped crosswalk or
detectable warning strips on the ramps. The signals are mounted on mast arms, and no pedestrian signals
are present.
King’s Highway and Route 140 Northbound Off-Ramps
This is a three-way intersection operating under signalized control. The northern segment of the
intersection is an exit ramp from Route 140 NB, and an entrance ramp to Route 140 NB.
The
southbound approach consists of an exclusive left-turn lane, and a right-turn bypass lane under yield
control. The eastbound approach has two lanes, an exclusive left-turn lane, and a through lane. The
westbound approach has two through lanes, and a right-turn bypass lane under yield control. The existing
traffic signals are mounted on mast arms. There are no pedestrian accommodations at this intersection.
The stop bars for each approach are faded while the rest of the striping is in fair condition.
King’s Highway and King’s Plaza
This four-way intersection currently operates under signalized control. The northern approach is for the
Stop & Shop and Citizens Bank. The southern approach is the driveway for Kings Plaza Shopping
Center. The northern approach has two lanes, a shared left-turn/through lane, and a shared through/rightturn lane. The southern approach has an exclusive left-turn lane, and a shared through/right lane. Both
the eastbound and westbound approaches on Kings Highway have a shared left-turn/through lane, and a
shared through/right-turn lane. Pavement markings on Kings Highway at this location are in poor
condition with the absence of designated crosswalks. Ramps exist at the south-east and south-west
corners with pedestrian push buttons.
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King’s Highway and Tarkiln Hill Road
Tarkiln Hill Road and Kings Highway is a three-way intersection. The northern approach, Tarkiln Road,
operates under stop control, while Kings Highway is free. The northern approach has a shared
left/through/right-turn lane. The eastern approach of Kings Highway has a shared left-turn/through lane,
and a through lane, while the western approach has a through lane, and a shared through/right-turn lane.
Lane designations at this intersection are difficult to decipher due to the poor condition of pavement
markings in this area. Bituminous sidewalk exists on the west side of Tarkiln Hill Road, and the south
side of Kings Highway. The sidewalk on Kings Highway is in poor condition, and the intersection is
absent of crosswalks and pedestrian ramps.
Tarkiln Hill Road and Worcester Street and Park Avenue
This intersection is a four-way intersection with Kings Highway on the east-west approaches, Worcester
Street on the northern approach, and Park Avenue on the southern approach. Worcester Street and Park
Avenue are presumably under stop control being the minor approaches with the absence of stop signs.
Both approaches for Kings Highway consist of a shared left-turn/through and through/right-turn lane, and
both minor street approaches have a shared left-turn/through/right-turn lane. Pavement markings are in
poor condition at this intersection. Bituminous sidewalk exists on the north side of Kings Highway and
both sides of Worcester Street. There are no handicap ramps at the corners.
Tarkiln Hill Road and Church Street
This four-way intersection of Church Street and Tarkiln Hill Road operates under signalized control. The
northern approach of Church Street consists of a shared left-turn/through lane, and an exclusive right-turn
lane. The southern approach consists of an exclusive left-turn lane, and a shared through/right-turn lane.
The eastern and western approaches on Tarkiln Hill Road have an exclusive left-turn lane, and a shared
through/right-turn lane. The existing traffic signals are pedestal mounted, one on each corner of the
intersection. Bituminous sidewalk exists on both sides of the northern section of Church Street. Concrete
sidewalk exists on both sides of Tarkiln Hill Road on the east side of the intersection.
Pavement markings are in fair condition. Each corner has a pedestrian signal head and push button, but
there are no crosswalk markings or ramps on any of the intersection approaches.
Church Street and Park Avenue
This four-way intersection of Church Street and Park Avenue is unsignalized. Park Avenue is one way
eastbound from the intersection with Tarkiln Hill Road to the intersection with Church Street. The Park
Avenue eastbound and westbound approaches are under STOP control, with the Church Street approaches
uncontrolled. All approaches to the intersection consist of one general purpose lane. No sidewalks are
present. Pavement markings are in fair to poor condition, consisting only of double yellow centerlines; no
shoulder markings are present. In addition, there are no crosswalk markings or ramps on any of the
intersection approaches.
The following sections discuss in detail the safety issues and potential enhancements that were identified
during the RSA. The safety issues and potential enhancements are separated by location.
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AUDIT OBSERVATIONS AND POTENTIAL SAFETY
ENHANCEMENTS
MOUNT PLEASANT STREET AND KING’S HIGHWAY INTERSECTION
Crash Details and Overview:
During the study period as of 2011 – 2013, there were 14 reported crashes. Half were rear end crashes
(50 percent – 7 crashes). The remaining crashes included three (3) sideswipe (opposite direction), two (2)
angle, one (1) sideswipe (same direction) and one (1) single vehicle crash. The crashes were pretty
evenly distributed throughout the hours of 6am-10pm. 64% of crashes occurred during dry roadway
conditions, while 36% of the crashes occurred during wet roadway conditions. Since the installation of
the traffic signal, the manner of collision has transitioned from angle crashes to rear ends. Please refer to
Appendix C for detailed crash information.
Figure 3 – Intersection of Mount Pleasant Street and King’s Highway
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Safety Issue #1: Free Right-Turn
Observations:
There is no indication that the Mount Pleasant Street southbound approach has a lead
phase. Several cars were observed treating the yield sign as a STOP sign on the
northbound approach, indicating that the right-turning vehicles stop short to yield to leftturners coming in the opposite direction.
Potential enhancements:
1. Consider changing the free right from “yield” to “stop” control.
Safety Issue #2: Crosswalks & Pedestrian Ramps
Observations:
Crosswalks are provided for the northbound and westbound approaches at this
intersection. Detectable warning panels are not provided for the at grade median
crossing.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider providing detectable warning panels for the at-grade crossing.
Safety Issue #3: Bicycle Accommodations
Observations:
There are no exclusive bicycle accommodations at this intersection. There is a sign for
bicycles “To Request Green Wait on (marking)”; however, no pavement markings are
provided.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider providing a 5-foot shoulder for an exclusive bike lane for each approach to
the intersection;
2.
Consider installing appropriate
bicycle markings in the
pavement for each approach to
indicate an exclusive bicycle
lane.
3.
Consider evaluating whether
the existing detectors are
capable of detecting bicycles.
If so, consider reapplying
appropriate bicycle markings
in the pavement for each
approach.
Figure 4 – Signage at the intersection of
Mount Pleasant Street and King’s Highway
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Safety Issue #4: Signs
Observations:
Lane usage signs are not provided in advance of the intersection for the King’s Highway
westbound approach. Motorists appear to be making lane changes just before the
intersection. In addition, street names signs are provided on posts at the northeast corner
but are not easy to see.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider adding advance lane usage signs;
2.
Consider mounting street name signs on the mast arms for better visibility.
Safety Issue #5: Traffic Signal Heads
Observations:
Signals heads are missing reflectorized borders on the backplates.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider providing reflectorized border on backplates for each signal head per
MassDOT. Note in order to do this, the existing signal structure must be evaluated
to determine if the additional forces due to the backplates are sufficient;
2.
Consider installation of a flashing yellow arrow for Mount Pleasant southbound
approach. The purpose is to have motorists be cautious and yield to oncoming
traffic while the through movements are not affected. Note if flashing yellow signal
is used, the existing “Left Turns Yield on Green” sign should be removed from the
mast arm as it is no longer applicable.
Safety Issue #6: Pedestrian Signal
Observations:
Pedestrian signals are provided at each crosswalk; however the pedestrian push buttons
and signal heads to do meet current MassDOT standards.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider upgrading to new pedestrian signals with countdown heads and accessible
pedestrian signals (APS) pushbuttons.
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Safety Issue #7: Existing Vegetation
Observations:
Shrubbery along the bridge was impeding on the sidewalk and disrupts pedestrians
walking by on the sidewalk, in some
cases causing pedestrians to walk in the
street.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider trimming shrubbery in this
area.
Figure 5 – Existing vegetation impeding on sidewalk
Safety Issue #8: Running of Red Light
Observations:
During the RSA, several vehicles were seen running the red light. Note during the
review of the crash history there do not appear to be any crashes related to this issue in
the period of crashes reviewed.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider checking the yellow and red clearance times to be sure they are adequate;
2.
Consider enforcement during peak hours.
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King’s Highway and Fieldstone Marketplace Intersection
Crash Details and Overview:
During the study period as of 2011 – 2013, there were 11 reported crashes. Angle crashes were the most
common collision manner (45 percent – 5 crashes). The remaining crashes included three (3) rear ends,
one (1) head-on, one sideswipe (same direction), and one “other”. Three (3) crashes occurred during the
afternoon hours of 12-2 pm. 64% occurred during dry roadway conditions, while 36% occurred during
either wet or icy roadway conditions. Please refer to Appendix C for detailed crash information.
Figure 6 – Intersection of King’s Highway and Fieldstone Marketplace
Safety Issue #1: Exclusive Turn Lanes
Observations:
One exclusive right turn lane is provided for the eastbound approach; however very few
motorists were observed using this lane.
Lane usage signs are not provided in advance of the intersection for the King’s Highway
approaches. It was observed that motorists appear to be making lane changes just before
this intersection. Motorists approaching the intersection with Fieldstone Marketplace
from the east should be in the right lane to continue straight; however that puts people in
a right turn only lane for the intersection with Mount Pleasant Street.
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In addition, there is an exclusive left turn lane for the westbound approach with a
receiving lane on the other side of the intersection. Several vehicles were observed
driving through the intersection in this turn lane. It appears as if vehicles heading
westbound wanting to go southbound on Mount Pleasant Street will often travel in the
left turn lane to avoid weaving.
One exclusive left turn lane is also provided for the westbound approach. Permissive left
turns are allowed, and several vehicles were observed taking these turns. There are no
indications for motorists taking a left turn heading westbound that “Left Turns Yield on
Green”.
Since there are no existing advanced lane usage signs, motorists were observed using the
eastbound right turn lane as a through lane, as there are 2 receiving lanes just after this
intersection.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Review the need for the exclusive turn lanes;
2.
If the eastbound through movement is changed to one through lane and one shared
through/right-turn lane, consider making the westbound left turn only lane (currently
protected/permissive) a protected movement, since crossing two lanes of traffic;
3.
If the exclusive left turn lane for westbound approach is to remain, consideration
should be given to installing a gore area to channelize traffic into a single lane prior
to the development of a left turn lane. Also, the receiving lane on the other side of
the intersection should also be gored;
4.
Consider providing advance lane usage signs for the eastbound and westbound
approaches.
Safety Issue #2: Crosswalks & Pedestrian Ramps
Observations:
Apex ramps (one ramp that serves two directions) are located on the southeast and
southwest corners, although detectable warning panels are not provided. No crosswalks
are provided.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider constructing one (1) ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramp at both the
southeast and southwest corners – suggest using the MassDOT standard “’T’
Intersection Wheelchair Ramp in lieu of the apex style;
2.
Consider providing new crosswalk and stop markings coinciding with the new
wheelchair ramp locations;
3.
Consider extending the median island from the Fieldstone Marketplace driveway to
provide pedestrian refuge.
Safety Issue #3: Traffic Signal Heads
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Observations:
All signals heads are missing backplates. In addition, the post mounted signal across
from the Fieldstone Marketplace driveway are difficult to see due to a severe sun glare
issue at several times during the day.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider providing backplates for each signal head with reflectorized border per
MassDOT. Note in order to do this, the existing signal structure must be evaluated
to determine if the additional forces due to the backplates are sufficient;
2.
Consider trimming existing vegetation around the post mounted signal on the north
side of King’s Highway to increase visibility;
3.
Consider installation of a flashing yellow arrow (and appropriate regulatory signage
“Left Turns Yield on Flashing Yellow”) for the King’s Highway westbound
approach. The purpose is to have motorists be cautious and yield to oncoming
traffic while the through movements are not affected. Note if flashing yellow signal
is used, the existing “Left Turns Yield on Green” sign should be removed from the
mast arm as it is no longer applicable.
Safety Issue #4: Pedestrian Signals
Observations:
Pedestrian signals are not provided across the Fieldstone Marketplace driveway.
Potential enhancements:
2.
Consider installing pedestrian signals with countdown heads and accessible
pedestrian signals (APS) pushbuttons.
Safety Issue #5: Bicycle Accommodations
Observations:
There are no bicycle accommodations or bicycle detection at this intersection.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider providing a 5-foot shoulder for an exclusive bike lane for each approach to
the intersection;
2.
Consider installing appropriate bicycle markings in the pavement for each approach
to indicate an exclusive bicycle lane;
3.
Consider installing bicycle detection at the intersection along with appropriate
bicycle markings in the pavement for each approach.
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Safety Issue #6: Pavement Markings
Observations:
There are two receiving lanes entering the
Fieldstone Marketplace plaza. It was
noted at this RSA that the majority of the
motorists entering the plaza turn left once
in the parking lot, causing confusion.
Figure 7 – Two receiving lanes in
Fieldstone Marketplace
Potential enhancements:
1. Consider making the entrance to the Marketplace plaza entrance one lane in (verify
non-articulating buses are able to make the turns). Changes to the access to this plaza
will need to be coordinated with the property owner;
2. Consider providing a striped shoulder along both sides of the Marketplace plaza
entrance.
Safety Issue #7: Lack of Hand Rails
Observations:
Along the south side of King’s
Highway (between the
intersection with Fieldstone
Marketplace and the Route
140 northbound off-ramps),
there is a steep slope from the
sidewalk towards the parking
area. No barrier is provided
protecting pedestrians from
this sudden grade break.
Figure 8 – Steep slope at back of sidewalk
Potential enhancements:
1. Consider providing a handrail in this area between the sidewalk and the parking area.
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Safety Issue #8: Obstructions
Observations:
There is an existing removable sign in
the middle of the sidewalk along the
south side of King’s Highway in front
of the Dunkin Donuts. This sign is
blocking the path of travel for
pedestrians.
Potential enhancements:
1. Consider having the sign moved by
the owner to allow a clear and
accessible path for pedestrians.
Figure 9 – Sign obstructing sidewalk
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King’s Highway and Route 140 Northbound Off-Ramps Intersection
Crash Details and Overview:
The intersection of King’s Highway and Route 140 northbound off-ramps had reported 21 crashes during
the study period. Rear end crashes were the most common collisions at this intersection (48% – 10
crashes). The remaining crashes included nine (9) angle, one (1) sideswipe (same direction) and one (1)
sideswipe (opposite direction). 19 of these 21 collisions occurred during the afternoon/evening hours of
12-10pm. 71% occurred during dry roadway conditions, while 29% occurred during wet or snowy
roadway conditions. Please refer to Appendix C for detailed crash information.
Figure 10 – Intersection of King’s Highway and Route 140 northbound off-ramps
Safety Issue #1: Signs
Observations:
There are two sign assemblies (“Do Not
Enter” and “Wrong Way”) mounted on
top of each other on either side of the
off-ramp to King’s Highway. These
large signs obstruct visibility.
Figure 11 – Sign assemblies obstructing visibility
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Potential enhancements:
1. Consider moving the sign assemblies further back from the intersection.
Safety Issue #2: Bicycle Accommodations
Observations:
There are no bicycle accommodations or bicycle detection at this intersection.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider providing a 5-foot shoulder for an exclusive bike lane for each approach to
the intersection;
2.
Consider installing appropriate bicycle markings in the pavement for each approach
to indicate an exclusive bicycle lane;
3.
Consider installing bicycle detection at the intersection along with appropriate
bicycle markings in the pavement for each approach.
Safety Issue #3: Congestion
Observations:
The audit team noted that heavy congestion during the morning and evening peak hours
cause driver frustration and unsafe maneuvers. Vehicles often queue into the King’s
Highway intersection with the Route 140 northbound off ramps. This prohibits left turns
onto King’s Highway from the Route 140 off ramps, causing additional queuing onto the
ramps.
Potential enhancements:
1. Consider adding “Do Not Block Intersection” signs in order to keep this area clear;
2. Consider enforcement during peak hours to allow the Route 140 off ramps to exit;
3. Consider evaluating the coordination between adjacent signals to optimize the
roadway network.
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Safety Issue #4: Utility Poles
Observations:
At least one utility pole was measured to be less than
the required 18” clearance between the face of curb and
the face of the utility pole.
Potential enhancements:
1. Consider providing appropriate clearance for all
utility poles.
Figure 12 – Utility pole too
close to face of curb
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King’s Highway and King’s Plaza Shopping Center
Crash Details and Overview:
The intersection of King’s Highway and King’s Plaza Shopping Center had reported 21 crashes during
the study period. Rear end crashes were the most common form of collision at this intersection (48
percent – 10 crashes). The remaining crashes included seven (7) angle, two (2) sideswipe (same
direction), one (1) head-on, and one (1) single vehicle. The majority of crashes (67 percent – 14 crashes)
occurred during the afternoon/evening hours of 2-6 pm. 57% of crashes occurred during dry roadway
conditions, 33% during wet conditions, and 10% were unknown condition. Please refer to Appendix C
for detailed crash information.
Figure 13 – Intersection of King’s Highway and King’s Plaza Shopping Center
Safety Issue #1: Pavement Condition
Observations:
The existing pavement is in fair condition, with rutting noticeable along the King’s
Highway eastbound approach to King’s Plaza. The existing condition of the pavement
causes severe ponding, which may attribute to the significant number of crashes during
wet roadway conditions at this location.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider repaving King’s Highway from the intersection with the Route 140
northbound off-ramps to the intersection with Tarkiln Hill Road.
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Figure 14 – Rutting
Safety Issue #2: Signs
Observations:
North of the intersection, King’s Highway narrows to one lane northbound. However,
there are no signs to indicate a lane drop.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider adding signage to indicate the two lanes merging into one.
Safety Issue #3: Bicycle Accommodations
Observations:
There are no bicycle accommodations or bicycle detection at this intersection. Note at
this location there was one crash within the latest three year period that involved a
bicycle.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider providing a 5-foot shoulder for an exclusive bike lane for each approach to
the intersection;
2.
Consider installing appropriate bicycle markings in the pavement for each approach
to indicate an exclusive bicycle lane;
3.
Consider installing bicycle detection at the intersection along with appropriate
bicycle markings in the pavement for each approach.
Safety Issue #4: Traffic Signal Heads
Observations:
Several signals heads are missing backplates. At least one signal is missing a visor.
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Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider providing backplates for each signal head with reflectorized border per
MassDOT. Note in order to do this, the existing signal structure must be evaluated
to determine if the additional forces due to the backplates are sufficient;
2.
Consider providing visors for all signal heads;
3.
Consider installation of a flashing yellow arrow (and appropriate regulatory signage
“Left Turns Yield on Flashing Yellow”) for the King’s Highway eastbound and
westbound approaches. This will provide warning to motorists to be cautious and
yield to oncoming traffic while the through movements are not affected. Note if
flashing yellow signal is used, the existing “Left Turns Yield on Green” sign should
be removed from the mast arm as it is no longer applicable.
Figure 15 – Existing signal heads
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Safety Issue #5: Pedestrian Signal
Observations:
Pedestrian signals are only provided across King’s Highway north of
the intersection with King’s Plaza. The pushbuttons are not ADA
compliant. The pedestrian signal on the northwest corner of the
intersection does not appear to be working correctly, as the WALK
indication and the steady hand indication
come on at the same time. In addition, the
WALK time did not appear to be sufficient.
Note at this location there was one crash
within the latest three year period that
involved a pedestrian.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider upgrading to new pedestrian
signals with countdown heads and
accessible pedestrian signals (APS)
pushbuttons;
2.
Determine if the existing crossing time
is adequate;
3.
Consider repairing or replacing the
existing pedestrian signal on the
northwest corner.
Figure 16 – Existing pedestrian
signal and non-compliant ADA pushbutton
Safety Issue #6: Crosswalks & Pedestrian Ramps
Observations:
Apex ramps (one ramp that serves two directions) are located on the northeast and
northwest corners, although detectable warning panels are not provided. One crosswalk
is provided across King’s Highway north of the intersection with King’s Plaza.
Potential enhancements:
1. Consider constructing an ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramp at the northeast and
northwest corners – suggest using the MassDOT standard “’T’ Intersection
Wheelchair Ramp in lieu of the apex style;
2. Consider providing new crosswalk and stop markings coinciding with the new
wheelchair ramp locations;
3. Consider providing a painted crosswalk across the King’s Plaza driveway.
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Safety Issue #7: Lane Usage
Observations:
The King’s Highway eastbound approach consists of two lanes; one shared leftturn/through lane and one shared through/right-turn lane. The shared left-turn/through
lane is rarely used, as motorists do not want to wait behind a vehicle that is turning left.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider widening the roadway to provide an exclusive left turn lane for the
eastbound and westbound approaches;
2.
Consider implementation of a “road diet”, providing one lane in each direction as
well as exclusive turn lanes at key intersections.
Safety Issue #8: Congestion
Observations:
The intersections of King’s Highway at King’s Plaza and the Route 140 northbound offramps are supposed to be coordinated with each other; however, coordination does not
appear to be working. Note that there were seven rear-end collisions at this location that
were a result of the congestion.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Review and revise the coordination timings as necessary.
Safety Issue #9: Pavement Markings
Observations:
North of the intersection, King’s Highway narrows to one lane northbound. However,
there are no pavement markings to indicate a lane drop. In addition, lane usage signs are
not provided.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider providing dashed lines north of the intersection to indicate two receiving
lanes for a short distance prior to the two lanes merging into one.
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Safety Issue #10: Guardrail
Observations:
Existing guardrail is provided
along the south side of King’s
Highway between the
intersection with Fieldstone
Marketplace and Route 140
off-ramps. One section
appears to have been hit.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Ensure the structural
integrity of the guardrail
at this location. Consider
repairing/replacing as
necessary.
Figure 17 – Existing guardrail that is damaged
Safety Issue #11: Sidewalk
Observations:
There are shrubs that are impeding on the sidewalk entering King’s Plaza from King’s
Highway.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider trimming shrubbery in this area.
Figure 18 – Existing shrubbery
Figure 19 – Existing shrubbery
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Safety Issue #12: Visibility
Observations:
There is an existing traffic signal controller located on the south side of King’s Highway
at the King’s Plaza entrance. There is also an electrical cabinet on the median island
where motorists are exiting King’s Plaza. These two existing structures make visibility
an issue for motorists trying to take a right onto King’s Highway.
Potential enhancements:
1. Consider moving the electrical cabinet and traffic signal cabinet to help visibility;
2. Consider restricting right-turn on red movements due to the lack of sight distance.
Figure 20 – Electrical cabinet
Figure 21 – Traffic control cabinet
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King’s Highway and Tarkiln Hill Road
Crash Details and Overview:
The intersection of King’s Highway and Tarkiln Hill Road had reported 12 crashes during the study
period. Rear-end crashes were the most common form of collision (42 percent – 5 crashes). The
remaining crashes included four (4) angle and three (3) single vehicle. The majority of crashes (67
percent – 8 crashes) occurred during the afternoon hours (4-6 pm), with the other four (4) crashes
occurring from 12-4pm. 67% of collisions occurred during dry roadway conditions, while 33% occurred
during wet or snowy roadway conditions. Please refer to Appendix C for detailed crash information.
Figure 22 – Intersection of King’s Highway and Tarkiln Hill Road
Safety Issue #1: Pavement Markings
Observations:
Pavement markings are limited to faded double yellow centerlines. Striped shoulders and
crosswalks are not provided. A large “gored” striped area is provided at the northeast
corner of the intersection. This large area of pavement makes it easy for cars taking a
right onto Tarkiln Hill Road to operate as a free right.
With the wide width of the existing road, motorists traveling southbound along Tarkiln
Hill approach the intersection in two lanes (one exclusive left-turn lane and one exclusive
right-turn lane), although not currently striped as such.
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Railroad tracks are located approximately 100 feet north of the intersection with King’s
Highway. Gates and flashing lights are provided to stop vehicles along King’s Highway.
Figure 23 – Large painted gore area
Potential enhancements:
1. Consider providing new double yellow centerlines;
2. Consider providing a striped shoulder along both sides of Tarkiln Hill Road in order
to narrow the travel lanes and discourage 2 lanes approaching the intersection;
3. Review the gored area – provide separation to prevent vehicles from driving over this
area (scored concrete is an option);
Safety Issue #2: Drainage
Observations:
It was noted during the RSA that this area frequently floods. The existing catch basin in
the corner of the gore area is depressed which can cause a safety hazard. There was
discussion during the RSA that the drainage issue is related to outlet maintenance and a
swale that consistently backflows
Potential enhancements:
1. Consider regrading the intersection in order to alleviate the low spot;
2. Consider replacing the existing catch basin in the corner of the gore – grade as
necessary;
3. Consider cleaning the drainage swale to restore positive flow and prevent backing up
of the system;
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4. Consider installing additional catch basins as needed.
Safety Issue #3: Railroad Track Grade Crossing
Observations:
Railroad tracks are located approximately 100 feet north of the intersection with King’s
Highway. It was noted during the RSA that the railroad tracks frequently flood. There
are no pedestrian accommodations over the railroad, and sidewalk is intermittent.
Based on discussions during the RSA, while the rail line is not heavily active at this time,
a commuter lane may be provided in the future.
Also discussed during the RSA was that the drainage issue is related to outlet
maintenance and a swale that consistently backflows.
Figure 24 – Existing at-grade railroad crossing
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider constructing new pavement at the at-grade crossing;
2.
Consider installing additional catch basins as needed;
3.
Consider providing pedestrian accommodations (sidewalks) at the at-grade crossing;
Figure 25 – Lack of pedestrian accommodations at the at-grade railroad crossing
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4.
Consider providing separate grade crossing under/over tracks;
5.
Consider providing appropriate roadway markings at the railroad crossing.
Safety Issue #4: Congestion
Observations:
There was discussion during the RSA that it is difficult for vehicles to turn left from
Tarkiln Hill Road eastbound due to congestion and vehicles blocking the exit.
Potential enhancements:
1. Consider evaluating the coordination between adjacent signals to optimize the
roadway network;
2. Consider adding “Do Not Block Intersection” signs in order to keep this area clear.
Safety Issue #5: Pedestrian Accommodations
Observations:
Sidewalks varying between hot mix asphalt and cement concrete are provided along the
south side of Tarkiln Hill Road, and sporadically on either side of King’s
Highway/Tarkiln Hill Road.
Location of an existing guy wire is located in the sidewalk, resulting in an obstruction for
a visually impaired pedestrian.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider installing ADA compliant sidewalks
at locations missing within the project limits;
2.
Consider removing and resetting of the
existing guy wire to not interfere with
sidewalk.
Figure 26 – Guy wire without pedestrian
accommodation over existing sidewalk
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Safety Issue #6: Bicycle Accommodations
Observations:
There are no bicycle accommodations or bicycle detection at this intersection.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider providing a 5-foot shoulder for an exclusive bike lane for each approach to
the intersection;
2.
Consider installing appropriate bicycle markings in the pavement for each approach
to indicate an exclusive bicycle lane.
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Tarkiln Hill Road at Worcester Street and Park Avenue
Crash Details and Overview:
The intersection of Tarkiln Hill Road at Worcester Street and Park Avenue had reported 2 crashes during
the study period. Both crashes were angle collisions that occurred during the evening hours (4-8 pm) on
dry pavement. Please refer to Appendix C for detailed crash information.
Figure 27 – Intersection of Tarkiln Hill Road at Worcester Street and Park Avenue
Safety Issue #1: Pavement Markings
Observations:
Pavement markings are limited to faded double yellow centerlines; no striped shoulders
are provided.
Potential enhancements:
1. Consider providing new double yellow centerlines;
2. Consider providing a striped shoulder along both sides of Tarkiln Hill.
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Safety Issue #2: Crosswalks & Pedestrian Ramps
Observations:
There are 2 skewed crosswalks (across Park and Tarkiln), however no pedestrian
accommodations are provided. These crosswalks lead directly into vertical curbing.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider constructing
ADA/AAB compliant
wheelchair ramps at the
ends of both
crosswalks;
2.
Consider providing new
crosswalk and stop
markings coinciding
with the new
wheelchair ramp
locations.
Figure 28 – Crosswalk leading to vertical curbing
Safety Issue #3: Bicycle Accommodations
Observations:
There are no bicycle accommodations or bicycle detection at this intersection.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider providing a 5-foot shoulder for an exclusive bike lane for each approach to
the intersection;
2.
Consider installing appropriate bicycle markings in the pavement for each approach
to indicate an exclusive bicycle lane;
3.
Consider installing bicycle detection at the intersection along with appropriate
bicycle markings in the pavement for each approach.
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Safety Issue #4: Signs
Observations:
There are “No Parking This Side
of Street” signs along the west
side of Park Avenue. However,
cars were observed parking here
on several occasions.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider providing new
larger “No Parking” signs
at this location;
2.
Consider enforcement of no
parking.
Figure 29 – Vehicles parked along Park Avenue,
ignoring the “No Parking” sign
Safety Issue #5: Pavement Condition
Observations:
The existing pavement is in
poor condition along Tarkiln
Hill Road from the
intersection of King’s
Highway to the intersection
with Church Street.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider repaving
King’s Highway from
the intersection with the
Route 140 northbound
off-ramps to the
intersection with Tarkiln
Hill Road.
Figure 30 – Existing pavement condition
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Safety Issue #6: Drainage
Observations:
Water ponds along King’s
Highway in front of Burger
King.
Potential enhancements:
1. Consider regrading the
roadway in order to
alleviate the low spot;
2. Consider installing
additional catch basins as
needed.
Figure 31 – Ponding water in front of Burger King
Safety Issue #7: Pedestrian Accommodations
Observations:
Sidewalks are intermittent along King’s Highway from the intersection with King’s
Highway to the intersection of Church Street.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider installing ADA/AAB compliant sidewalks at locations missing within the
project limits.
Figure 32 – Intermittent sidewalk
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Tarkiln Hill Road at Church Street Intersection
Crash Details and Overview:
According to the MassDOT Interactive Crash Cluster Map 1, the intersection of Church Street and Tarkiln
Hill Road is listed as a HSIP Cluster (2009-2011). The intersection of Tarkiln Hill Road and Church
Street had reported 23 crashes during the study period. The majority were angle crashes (74% – 17
crashes). The remaining crashes included four (4) rear ends, one (1) sideswipe (same direction) and one
(1) involving a single vehicle. 48% of crashes (11 crashes) occurred during the afternoon/evening hours
of 2-6 pm). While the majority (78% - 18 crashes) occurred during dry roadway conditions, four (4)
occurred during wet roadway conditions, and one (1) during unknown conditions. Please refer to
Appendix C for detailed crash information.
Figure 33 – Intersection of Tarkiln Hill Road at Church Street
Safety Issue #1: Traffic Signal
Observations:
The existing traffic signals are post mounted, making them not easy to identify.
Potential enhancements:
1. Consider providing new overhead mast arms;
1
http://services.massdot.state.ma.us/maptemplate/TopCrashLocations, assessed October 13, 2015.
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2. Consider providing reflectorized backplates. Note in order to do this, the existing
signal structure must be evaluated to determine if the additional forces due to the
backplates are sufficient.
Safety Issue #2: Signal Phase
Observations:
There are no protected left turn movements for Church Street onto Tarkiln Hill Road.
Several vehicles were observed going through the red light, which may be a factor in the
high number of angle crashes at this signalized intersection.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Re-evaluate existing signal phasing to optimize the roadway network;
2.
Consider evaluating the yellow and all red clearance intervals to ensure that they
meet MassDOT standards;
2.
Consider providing protected left turn phase to help traffic flow through the
intersection.
Safety Issue #3: Pavement Markings
Observations:
Pavement markings are limited to faded double yellow centerlines and lane lines; no
striped shoulders are provided.
Potential enhancements:
1. Consider providing new double yellow centerlines;
2. Consider providing a striped shoulder along both sides of Tarkiln Hill Road and
Church Street.
Safety Issue #4: Pedestrian Accommodations
Observations:
Four (4) pedestrian signals are provided. However, no crosswalks or wheelchair ramps
are provided.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider constructing two (2) ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps at each
corner;
2.
Consider providing new crosswalks and stop markings coinciding with the new
wheelchair ramp locations.
Safety Issue #5: Bicycle Accommodations
Observations:
There are no bicycle accommodations or bicycle detection at this intersection.
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Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider providing a 5-foot shoulder for an exclusive bike lane for each approach to
the intersection;
2.
Consider installing appropriate bicycle markings in the pavement for each approach
to indicate an exclusive bicycle lane;
3.
Consider installing bicycle detection at the intersection along with appropriate
bicycle markings in the pavement for each approach.
Safety Issue #6: Vehicle Detection
Observations:
The condition of the existing loops under the pavement was questioned during the RSA,
and there was discussion on whether or not the loops were functioning properly.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Verify the existing pavement loops are working; repair or replace as necessary.
Safety Issue #7: Geometry
Observations:
Motorists traveling northbound taking a right onto Tarkiln Hill Road from Church Street
do so at a skewed angle.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider improvements be made to the center triangle to improve the skewed angle;
realigning Church Street northbound to be more perpendicular to the intersection
with Tarkiln Hill Road would provide a turn angle closer to 90 degrees.
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Church Street at Park Avenue Intersection
Crash Details and Overview:
According to the MassDOT Interactive Crash Cluster Map, the intersection of Church Street and Park
Avenue are listed as an HSIP Cluster (2010-2012). During the study period as of 2011 – 2013, there were
37 reported crashes, all of which are angle crashes. The majority of crashes occurred during the afternoon
hours of 12-6 pm (76% - 26 crashes). While 81% of crashes occurred during dry roadway conditions,
19% occurred during wet, snowy, or icy conditions. Please refer to Appendix C for detailed crash
information.
Figure 34 – Intersection of Church Street and Park Avenue
Safety Issue #1: Pavement Markings
Observations:
Pavement markings are limited to faded double yellow centerlines and lane striping along
Church Street; no striped shoulders are provided. Pavement markings are absent along
Park Avenue. Given the width of the existing pavement across Park Avenue
(approximately 34 feet), it was noted that motorists traveling eastbound along Park
Avenue often form two (2) lanes at the intersection with Church Street.
Potential enhancements:
1. Consider providing new double yellow centerlines;
2. Consider providing a striped shoulder along both sides of Church Street;
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3. Consider narrowing Park Avenue to provide one lane eastbound.
Safety Issue #2: Bicycle Accommodations
Observations:
There are no bicycle accommodations or bicycle detection at this intersection.
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider providing a 5-foot shoulder for an exclusive bike lane for each approach to
the intersection;
2.
Consider installing appropriate bicycle markings in the pavement for each approach
to indicate an exclusive bicycle lane.
Safety Issue #3: Access Control
Observations:
There are two (2)
large
driveways
(approximately 185
feet) located along
the entire south side
of Park Avenue. It
was noted during the
RSA that vehicles
use this as a “cut
through” to avoid
the intersection with
Church Street.
Figure 35 – Park Avenue looking towards Church Street
Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider reducing the width of the existing driveways to discourage motorists from
cutting through;
2.
Consider eliminating Park Avenue altogether from Tarkiln Hill Road to Church
Street. Eliminating this 200 foot section of roadway will greatly reduce the number
of angle crashes from vehicles entering Church Street from Park Avenue. Note the
effect of the Tarkiln Hill road signalized intersection should be evaluated.
Safety Issue #4: Crosswalks & Pedestrian Ramps
Observations:
Crosswalks and wheelchair ramps are only provided at the northeast corner of this
intersection.
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Potential enhancements:
1.
Consider constructing two (2) ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps at each
corner;
2.
Consider providing new crosswalks and stop markings coinciding with the new
wheelchair ramp locations.
Safety Issue #5: Collisions
Observations:
Vehicles traveling easterly along Park Avenue are darting across Church Street accepting
gaps that are too small. The RSA team discussed the possibility of courtesy crashes,
where the vehicle in the near lane stopped to let the vehicle cross the intersection and the
vehicle in the far lane striking them.
Potential enhancements:
1. Consider adding “Do Not Block Intersection” signs in order to keep this area clear
and allow vehicles to safely cross Church Street;
2. Consider enforcement to keep the intersection clear during peak hours;
3. Consider installing a “right turn only” sign for vehicles traveling easterly along Park
Avenue at the intersection with Church Street. The intent is that the vehicle will then
utilize a roadway to the south (such as Wood Street), to access Route 18;
4. It was suggested during the RSA that Church Street be stop controlled at Park
Avenue. This would help reduce cars blocking the intersection with Park Avenue.
However, it was further discussed that motorists would not likely stop at the stop sign
if they have a green light. A stop warrant should be conducted at this intersection to
determine if the warrants for a stop sign are met.
Table 3 lists each safety issue and the corresponding potential safety enhancements that were discussed at
the road safety audit and within the previous section. The safety issues and potential safety enhancements
are divided by location. For each observed safety issue and potential safety enhancement, the table
includes the safety payoff, estimated time frame for completion, estimated construction cost, and the
responsible agency. Safety payoff estimates are subjective and may be based on the relative percent of
crashes that may be reduced by the enhancement; for example, low (<30 percent), medium (31 percent to
70 percent), and high (>71 percent). The time frame is categorized as short-term (<1 year), mid-term (1 to
3 years), or long-term (>3 years). The costs are categorized as low (<$10,000), medium ($10,001 to
$50,000), or high (>$50,001).
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Table 3: Potential Safety Enhancement Summary
Safety Issue
Potential Safety Enhancement
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
King’s Highway and Mount Pleasant Street
Free Right turn
Crosswalks and
Pedestrian Ramps
Change the free right from “yield” to “stop” control
Provide detectable warning panels for the at-grade
crossing
Provide a 5-foot painted shoulder for each approach to
the intersection
Bicycle Accommodations Evaluate whether the existing detectors are capable of
detecting bicycles. If so, consider reapplying
appropriate bicycle markings in the pavement for each
approach
Provide lane usage signs – in advance of and at
intersections
Signs
Mount street name signs on the mast arms for better
visibility
Provide backplates with a reflectorized border for each
Traffic Signal Heads
signal head per MassDOT
Installation of a flashing yellow arrow for the Mount
Pleasant southbound approach. Note if flashing yellow
signal is used, the existing “Left Turns Yield on Green”
sign should be removed from the mast arm as it is no
longer applicable
Upgrade to new pedestrian signals with countdown
Pedestrian Signal
heads and accessible pedestrian signals (APS)
pushbuttons
Existing Vegetation
Trim shrubbery along the bridge
Check yellow and red clearance times
Running of Red Light
Consider enforcement during peak hours
Medium
Short-Term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Short-Term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford
Medium
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Low
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
MassDOT
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Low
Low
Medium
Short-term
Short-term
Long-Term
Low
Low
Medium
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
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Safety Issue
Potential Safety Enhancement
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
King’s Highway and Fieldstone Marketplace
Review the need for exclusive turn lanes
Exclusive Turn Lanes
Crosswalks and
Pedestrian Ramps
Traffic Signal Heads
If the eastbound through is changed to one through lane
and one shared through/right-turn lane, consider making
the westbound left turn only lane (currently
protected/permissive) a protected movement, since
crossing two lanes of traffic
If the exclusive left-turn lane for the westbound
approach is to remain, consideration should be given to
installing a painted gore area. Also, the receiving lane
on the other side of the intersection should also be
gored
Provide lane usage signs – in advance of and at
intersections
Construct one (1) ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramp
at both the southeast and southwest corners – suggest
using the MassDOT standard “’T’ Intersection
Wheelchair Ramp in lieu of the apex style. Provide new
crosswalk and stop markings coinciding with the new
wheelchair ramp locations.
Consider extending the median island from the
Fieldstone Marketplace driveway to provide pedestrian
refuge
Provide backplates with a reflectorized border for each
signal head per MassDOT
Trim existing vegetation around the post mounted signal
on the north side of King’s Highway
Consider installation of a flashing yellow arrow (and
appropriate regulatory signage “Left Turns Yield on
Flashing Yellow”) for the King’s Highway westbound
approach
High
Long-term
High
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
High
Long-term
Medium
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
High
Long-term
Medium
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-term
Medium
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
MassDOT
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
MassDOT
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Safety Issue
Potential Safety Enhancement
Install new pedestrian signals with countdown heads
and accessible pedestrian signals (APS) pushbuttons
Provide a 5-foot painted shoulder for each approach to
the intersection
Provide paint markings and signage for an exclusive
Bicycle Accommodations
bike lane
Install bicycle detection at the intersection along with
appropriate bicycle markings in the pavement
Consider making the entrance to Fieldstone
Marketplace one lane in
Pavement Markings
Provide a striped shoulder along both sides of the
Marketplace driveway
Provide a handrail between the sidewalk and the
Lack of Hand Rails
parking area
Have the sign moved by the Owner to allow and
Obstructions
clear/accessible path
Pedestrian Signals
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Medium
Short-Term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford
Low
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Low
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford
Low
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
King’s Highway and Route 140 Northbound Off-Ramps
Signs
Bicycle
Accommodations
Congestion
Move the existing “Do Not Enter” and “Wrong Way”
signs further back as to not obstruct visibility
Provide a 5-foot painted shoulder for each approach to
the intersection
Provide paint markings and signage for an exclusive
bike lane
Install bicycle detection at the intersection along with
appropriate bicycle markings in the pavement
Consider adding “Do Not Block Intersection” signs in
order to keep the intersection clear
Consider enforcement during peak hours to allow the
Route 140 off ramps to exit
Evaluate the coordination between adjacent signals to
optimize the roadway network
Medium
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Short-Term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford
Low
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford
Medium
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
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Safety Issue
Utility Poles
Potential Safety Enhancement
Provide appropriate clearance for all utility poles
(minimum 18” from the face of curb to the face of the
utility pole)
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Low
Long-Term
High
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Medium
Long-Term
High
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Short-Term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
Low
Long-Term
Medium
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
King’s Highway and King’s Plaza
Pavement Condition
Signs
Bicycle
Accommodations
Repave from the intersection with the Route 140
northbound off-ramps to the intersection with Tarkiln
Hill Road
Add signage to indicate the two lanes merging into one
Provide a 5-foot painted shoulder for each approach to
the intersection
Provide paint markings and signage for an exclusive
bike lane
Install bicycle detection at the intersection along with
appropriate bicycle markings in the pavement
Provide backplates with a reflectorized border for each
signal head per MassDOT
Install missing visors at signal heads
Traffic Signal Heads
Pedestrian Signal
Consider installation of a flashing yellow arrow (and
appropriate regulatory signage “Left Turns Yield on
Flashing Yellow”) for the King’s Highway eastbound
and westbound approaches
Upgrade to new pedestrian signals with countdown
heads and accessible pedestrian signals (APS)
pushbuttons
Determine if existing crossing time is adequate – adjust
if necessary
Repair or replace the existing pedestrian signal on the
northwest corner as it is not working correctly
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
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Safety Issue
Crosswalks and
Pedestrian Ramps
Lane Usage
Congestion
Pavement Markings
Guardrail
Sidewalk
Visibility
Potential Safety Enhancement
Construct an ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramp at
both the northeast and northwest corners – suggest
using the MassDOT standard “’T’ Intersection
Wheelchair Ramp in lieu of the apex style. Provide
new crosswalk and stop markings coinciding with the
new wheelchair ramp locations
Provide a painted crosswalk across the King’s Plaza
driveway
Widen the roadway to provide an exclusive left turn
lane for the eastbound and westbound approaches
Implementation of a “road diet”, providing one lane in
each direction as well as exclusive turn lanes at key
intersections
Review and revise the coordination timings as
necessary
Provide dashed lines to indicate the two lanes merging
into one
Ensure the structural integrity of the guardrail at this
location. Repair/replace as necessary.
Trim shrubbery
Consider moving the electrical cabinet and traffic signal
cabinet to help with visibility
Consider restricting right-turn on red movements due to
the lack of sight distance
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Medium
Long-term
Medium
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
High
Long-Term
High
MassDOT
High
Long-Term
High
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Low
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Low
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Low
Short-term
Low
Medium
Long-Term
High
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Low
Low
Short-term
Short-term
Low
Low
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
Low
Short-term
Medium
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
King’s Highway and Tarkiln Hill Road
Pavement Markings
Provide new double yellow centerlines
Provide striped shoulders
Review the gored area – provide separation to prevent
vehicles from driving over this area (scored concrete is
an option)
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Road Safety Audit— King’s Highway, New Bedford
Prepared by CDM Smith Inc.
Safety Issue
Drainage
Railroad Track Grade
Crossing
Congestion
Pedestrian
Accommodations
Bicycle
Accommodations
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Medium
Long-Term
High
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
Install additional catch basins as needed
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
New pavement at the at-grade crossing
Install additional catch basins as needed
Provide pedestrian accommodations (sidewalks) at the
at-grade crossing
Medium
Medium
Long-Term
Long-Term
High
Medium
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford
Provide separate grade crossing under/over tracks
Medium
Long-Term
High
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Short-term
Low
Medium
Long-Term
High
Medium
Long-Term
High
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Medium
Short-Term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford
Potential Safety Enhancement
Regrade the intersection in order to alleviate the low
spot
Consider replacing the existing catch basin in the
corner of the gore – grade as necessary
Consider cleaning the drainage swale to restore
positive flow and prevent backing up of the system
Provide appropriate roadway markings at the railroad
crossing
Evaluate the coordination between adjacent signals to
optimize the roadway network
Add “Do Not Block Intersection” signs
Install ADA compliant sidewalks at missing locations
Removal and resetting of the existing guy wire to not
interfere with the sidewalk
Provide a 5-foot painted shoulder for each approach to
the intersection
Provide paint markings and signage for an exclusive
bike lane
Responsible
Agency
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
City of New Bedford
Tarkiln Hill Road and Worcester Street/Park Avenue
Pavement Markings
Crosswalks and
Pedestrian Ramps
Provide new double yellow centerlines
Provide striped shoulders
Construct ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps at the
ends of both crosswalks. Provide new crosswalk and
stop markings coinciding with the new ramp locations.
Low
Low
Short-term
Short-term
Low
Low
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-term
Medium
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
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Road Safety Audit— King’s Highway, New Bedford
Prepared by CDM Smith Inc.
Safety Issue
Bicycle
Accommodations
Signs
Pavement Condition
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Medium
Short-Term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford
Medium
Medium
Short-term
Long-Term
Low
Medium
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
High
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Regrade the roadway in order to alleviate low spots
Medium
Long-Term
High
Install additional catch basins as needed
Medium
Long-Term
High
Construct ADA/AAB compliant sidewalk at locations
missing
Medium
Long-Term
High
High
Long-Term
High
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
Low
Short-term
Low
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
Low
Low
Short-term
Short-term
Low
Low
Medium
Long-term
Medium
Potential Safety Enhancement
Provide a 5-foot painted shoulder for each approach to
the intersection
Provide paint markings and signage for an exclusive
bike lane
Install bicycle detection at the intersection along with
appropriate bicycle markings in the pavement
Provide new larger “No Parking” signs
Consider enforcement of no parking
Repave King’s Highway from the intersection with the
Route 140 northbound off-ramps to the intersection
with Tarkiln Hill Road
Drainage
Pedestrian
Accommodations
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Tarkiln Hill Road and Church Street
Traffic Signal
Signal Phase
Pavement Markings
Pedestrian
Accommodations
Provide new overhead mast arms
Provide reflectorized borders for each signal head per
MassDOT
Re-evaluate existing signal phasing to optimize the
roadway network
Consider providing protected left turn phases to help
traffic flow through the intersection
Provide new double yellow centerlines
Provide striped shoulders
Construct two (2) ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair
ramps at each corner. Provide new crosswalk and
stop markings coinciding with the new wheelchair ramp
locations
MassDOT
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
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Road Safety Audit— King’s Highway, New Bedford
Prepared by CDM Smith Inc.
Safety Issue
Bicycle
Accommodations
Vehicle Detection
Geometry
Potential Safety Enhancement
Provide a 5-foot painted shoulder for each approach to
the intersection
Provide paint markings and signage for an exclusive
bike lane
Install bicycle detection at the intersection along with
appropriate bicycle markings in the pavement
Verify the existing pavement loops are working; repair
or replace as necessary
Consider improvements be made to the center triangle
to improve the skewed angle.
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Medium
Short-Term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford
Low
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
High
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Low
Low
Short-term
Short-term
Low
Low
City of New Bedford
City of New Bedford
Medium
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Short-Term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-term
Medium
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Medium
Long-term
Medium
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Medium
Long-term
Medium
City of New Bedford/
MassDOT
Church Street and Park Avenue
Pavement Markings
Bicycle
Accommodations
Access Control
Crosswalks and
Pedestrian Ramps
Provide new double yellow centerlines
Provide striped shoulders
Consider narrowing Park Avenue to provide one-lane
eastbound
Provide a 5-foot painted shoulder for each approach to
the intersection
Provide paint markings and signage for an exclusive
bike lane
Install bicycle detection at the intersection along with
appropriate bicycle markings in the pavement
Reduce the width of the existing driveways to
discourage motorists from cutting through
Consider eliminating Park Avenue altogether from
Tarkiln Hill Road to Church Street
Construct (2) ADA/AAB compliant wheelchair ramps at
each corner. Provide new crosswalk and stop
markings coinciding with the new wheelchair ramp
locations
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Road Safety Audit— King’s Highway, New Bedford
Prepared by CDM Smith Inc.
Safety Issue
Collisions
Potential Safety Enhancement
Consider adding “Do Not Block Intersection” signs in
order to keep this area clear.
Consider enforcement during peak hours to keep the
intersection clear
Consider installing a “right turn only” sign for vehicles
traveling easterly along Park Avenue at the intersection
with Church Street.
Conduct a stop warrant
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Low
Short-Term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Long-Term
Medium
City of New Bedford
Medium
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
Medium
Short-term
Low
City of New Bedford
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Appendix A. RSA Meeting Agenda
Road Safety Audit
Agenda
Kings Highway
10/07/2015
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Meeting Location: Department of Public Infrastructure
Meeting Address: 1105 Shawmut Avenue,
New Bedford, MA
Type of meeting:
Road Safety Audit
Attendees:
MassDOT, City Officials, Emergency Responders
Agenda
Welcome and Introduction
1:00 PM
Review of Site Specific Material
1:15 PM
•
Crash data
•
Speed data
•
Traffic volumes
•
Proposed/existing conditions
Visit the Site
•
Drive to site
•
Group discussion of areas of improvement
Post Visit Discussion/Completion of RSA
•
2:00 PM
3:30 PM
Discuss observations and findings
• Discuss proposed improvements
Adjourn for the day/Closing Remarks
4:00 PM
Additional Information
•
•
•
•
Before attending the RSA participants are encouraged to drive 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
Attachments:
o Crash diagrams
o Volume data
o Safety review prompt list
Appendix B. RSA Audit Team Contact List
Appendix C. Detailed Crash Data
New Bedford, MA
Location: King's Highway and Mount Pleasant Street
Time Period Analyzed: 2011-2013
Source of Crash Reports: MassDOT Crash Portal/City of New
Bedford Police Department
Date Prepared: 11-Aug-15
Prepared By:
Collision Diagram
Mount Pleasant Street
6
Jones Street
Kings Highway
2
5, 9, 13
14
10
12
7
11
4
3
1
NORTH
NOT TO SCALE
8
Mount Pleasant Street
CRASH TYPE
King's Highway and Mount Pleasant Street
Crash
Diagram
Ref. #
1
Crash
Date
3/16/11
Crash
Time of
Collision
Day
Manner (Type)
6:49 AM
rear end
Sideswipe,
3:30 PM same direction
Crash Day
Wednesday
2
4/1/11
Friday
3
4
4/23/11
3/23/12
Saturday
Friday
10:18 AM
7:51 AM
5
6
7
5/6/12
6/13/12
7/9/12
Sunday
Wednesday
Monday
7:18 PM
2:56 PM
5:33 PM
8
9
8/3/12
11/28/12
Friday
Wednesday
7:47 PM
8:43 AM
10
12/17/12
Monday
4:26 PM
11
12/30/12
Sunday
6:41 PM
12
13
6/30/13
7/8/13
Sunday
Monday
9:27 PM
9:54 AM
14
12/10/13
Tuesday
11:24 AM
Light
Condition
(Type)
Dawn
Weather
Condition
(Type)
Clear
Road Surface
(Type)
Dry
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
rear end
rear end
Daylight
Daylight
Rain
Clear
Wet
Dry
rear end
rear end
angle
Dusk
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Rain
Clear
Dry
Wet
Dry
No improper driving
Other improper action
Disregarded traffic signs,
signals, road markings
Other improper action
Cellular telephone
angle
rear end
Sideswipe,
opposite
direction
Sideswipe,
opposite
direction
Sideswipe,
opposite
direction
rear end
single vehicle
crash
Driver Behavior
Other improper action
Failure to keep in proper
lane or running off road
Property
Damage
Only
1
Injury
-
Fatality
-
1
-
-
-
-
1
-
5
-
-
-
1
-
5
5
-
-
-
1
1
-
-
arrest
-
Citation Comments
-
Dusk
Daylight
Clear
Rain
Dry
Wet
Operating vehicle in
erratic, reckless, careless,
negligent, or aggressive
manner
Other improper action
Dark - lighted
roadway
Rain
Dry
Unknown
1
-
-
-
veh. #1 chasing veh. #2
possible hit and run. Crash
was on 12/16, but
reported on 12/17.
Dark - lighted
roadway
Clear
Dry
Unknown
1
-
-
-
-
Dark - lighted
roadway
Daylight
Rain
Clear
Wet
Dry
Fatigued/asleep
Other improper action
1
1
-
-
-
Daylight
Snow
Wet
Other improper action
1
-
-
-
collision with median
barrier
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
King's Highway and Mount Pleasant Street
Crash Day of Week
25%
21%
21%
21%
21%
20%
15%
10%
7%
7%
5%
0%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Crash Time of Day
25%
21%
20%
15%
14%
14% 14%
14% 14%
10%
7%
5%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
6AM8AM
8AM- 10AM- 12PM10AM 12PM 2PM
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM- 10PM- 12AM- 2AM10PM 12AM 2AM 4AM
4AM6AM
Crash Manner of Collision
60%
50%
50%
40%
30%
21%
20%
10%
14%
7%
7%
0%
0%
Head on
Unknown
0%
Single Vehicle
Crash
Rear end
Angle
Sideswipe,
same
direction
Sideswipe,
opposite
direction
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
King's Highway and Mount Pleasant Street
Crash Light Condition
60%
57%
50%
40%
30%
21%
20%
14%
7%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Other
Unknown
0%
Daylight
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Dark Dark lighted roadway not unknown
roadway
lighted
roadway
lighting
Crash Weather Condition
60%
50%
50%
36%
40%
30%
20%
7%
10%
7%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Unknown
Other
Blowing sand, snow
Severe
crosswinds
Fog, smog,
smoke
Sleet, hail,
freezing rain
Snow
Rain
Cloudy
Clear
Crash Road Surface
70%
64%
60%
50%
36%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
0%
Dry
Wet
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
New Bedford, MA
Location: King's Highway and Fieldstone Market
Time Period Analyzed: 2011-2013
Source of Crash Reports: MassDOT Crash Portal/City of New
Bedford Police Department
Date Prepared: 11-Aug-15
Prepared By:
Collision Diagram
Kings Highway
Kings Highway
11
?
4,8
9
1
3,5,6
7
2
10
Fieldstone Market
NORTH
NOT TO SCALE
CRASH TYPE
King's Highway and Fieldstone Market
Crash
Diagram
Ref. #
1
Crash
Date
5/6/11
Crash Day
Friday
Crash
Time of
Collision
Light Condition
Day
Manner (Type)
(Type)
angle
6:44 AM
Daylight
Weather
Condition
(Type)
Clear
Road Surface
(Type)
Dry
2
3
4
5
6/1/11
6/17/11
9/23/11
5/3/12
Wednesday
Friday
Friday
Thursday
6:15 PM
5:14 PM
7:25 PM
4:36 PM
angle
angle
rear end
angle
daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
clear
Clear
Clear
Cloudy
dry
Dry
Wet
Dry
6
11/28/12
Wednesday
9:11 AM
angle
Daylight
Rain
Wet
7
8
2/12/13
3/30/13
Tuesday
Saturday
7:02 AM
12:58 PM
rear end
rear end
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Dry
9
4/27/13
Saturday
1:10 PM
head on
Daylight
Clear
Dry
10
11
7/24/13
12/6/13
Wednesday
Friday
1:46 PM
9:02 PM
Sideswipe, same
direction
other
Daylight
Dusk
Clear
Rain
Ice
Dry
Wet
Driver Behavior
Made an improper turn
distracted
Other improper action
Other improper action
Other improper action
Failed to yield to right-ofway
Driving too fast for
conditions
Inattention
Failure to keep in proper
lane
Made an improper turn
Other improper action
Property
Damage
Only
1
Injury
-
Fatality
-
1
1
-
5
5
-
1
-
-
1
-
5
-
-
5
-
1
1
-
-
-
-
Citation
-
Comments
V1 took extra wide turn
and struck V2 who was
stopped at the light
-
Black ice
citation issued
for unnlicensed
operator and
operator
negligence to
endanger
Hit and run, car stopped in
traffic backed into car
behind it
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
King's Highway and Fieldstone Market
Crash Day of Week
40%
36%
35%
30%
27%
25%
18%
20%
15%
9%
10%
5%
9%
0%
0%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Crash Time of Day
30%
27%
25%
20%
18%
18%
18%
15%
9%
10%
9%
5%
0%
0%
8AM- 10AM- 12PM10AM 12PM 2PM
2PM4PM
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
6AM8AM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM- 10PM- 12AM- 2AM10PM 12AM 2AM 4AM
4AM6AM
Crash Manner of Collision
50%
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
45%
27%
9%
0%
Single Vehicle
Crash
9%
9%
Head on
other
0%
Rear end
Angle
Sideswipe,
same
direction
Sideswipe,
opposite
direction
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
King's Highway and Fieldstone Market
Crash Light Condition
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
91%
9%
0%
Daylight
0%
Dawn
Dusk
0%
Dark lighted
roadway
0%
Dark Dark roadway unknown
not lighted roadway
lighting
0%
0%
Other
Unknown
Crash Weather Condition
80%
73%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
18%
20%
9%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Unknown
Other
Blowing
sand, snow
Severe
crosswinds
Fog, smog,
smoke
Sleet, hail,
freezing rain
Snow
Rain
Cloudy
Clear
Crash Road Surface
70%
64%
60%
50%
40%
27%
30%
20%
9%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
0%
Dry
Wet
Snow
Ice
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
New Bedford, MA
Location: King's Highway and Route 140 Ramps
Time Period Analyzed: 2011-2013
Source of Crash Reports: MassDOT Crash Portal/City of New
Bedford Police Department
Date Prepared: 11-Aug-15
Prepared By:
Collision Diagram
16
Kings Highway
6,20,21
4
Kings Highway
1
2
7, 8, 9, 13, 18
?
10, 11, 19
6, 12, 15
5, 14
3, 17
NORTH
NOT TO SCALE
CRASH TYPE
King's Highway and Route 140 Ramps
Crash
Diagram
Ref. #
Crash
Date
Crash Day
Crash
Time of
Day
1
1/12/11
Wednesday
5:50 PM
2
3
3/30/11
12/8/11
Wednesday
Thursday
4
2/15/12
Wednesday
5
2/17/12
6
7
8
2/26/12
3/6/12
5/15/12
9
10
11
5/16/12
7/16/12
8/27/12
Collision
Light Condition
Manner (Type)
(Type)
Dark - lighted
angle
roadway
Weather
Condition
(Type)
Road Surface
(Type)
Snow
Snow
Driver Behavior
Property
Damage
Only
Injury
Fatality
No improper driving
1
-
-
Citation
-
Comments
-
citation issued unknown
reason
-
rear end
rear end
Sideswipe, same
direction
12:22 PM
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Inattention
No improper driving
-
5
5
-
Daylight
Rain
Wet
Other improper action
1
-
-
-
-
Friday
3:25 PM
rear end
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Other improper action
-
5
-
-
Sunday
Tuesday
Tuesday
9:00 PM
3:37 PM
2:54 PM
angle
rear end
rear end
Dark - lighted
roadway
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
unknown
unknown
inattention
1
-
5
5
-
citation issued running a red
light
-
-
Dry
Dry
operating vehicle in an
erratic, reckless, careless,
negligent or aggressive
manner
unknown
-
5
5
-
-
-
Wednesday
Monday
Monday
4:13 PM
5:22 PM
1:05 PM
3:59 PM
7:44 PM
rear end
angle
sideswipe,
opposite
direction
12
13
11/6/12
12/14/12
Tuesday
Friday
6:52 AM
12:32 PM
angle
rear end
14
12/27/12
Thursday
6:30 PM
rear end
15
12/29/12
Saturday
3:01 PM
angle
16
17
18
19
1/10/13
5/18/13
10/6/13
11/5/13
Thursday
Saturday
Sunday
Tuesday
8:07 PM
1:55 PM
1:46 PM
1:09 PM
angle
rear end
rear end
angle
20
12/18/13
Wednesday
9:12 AM
angle
21
12/18/13
Wednesday
9:12 PM
angle
Daylight
Daylight
Dark - lighted
roadway
Daylight
Daylight
Dark - lighted
roadway
Daylight
Dark - lighted
roadway
daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Dark - lighted
roadway
Dark - lighted
roadway
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Inattention
1
-
-
citation issued
for leaving the
scene after
property
damage
citation issued
for not wearing
seatbelts
Flashing red light
-
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
improper turn
Other improper action
-
5
5
-
Rain
Wet
Other improper action
-
5
-
-
-
Cloudy
Wet
swerving or avoiding due
to wind, slippery surface,
vehicle, object, nonmotorist in roadway, etc…
1
-
-
-
hit and run, flashing yellow
light
Clear
clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
dry
Dry
Dry
Other improper action
inattention
Inattention
Inattention
1
1
1
5
-
-
-
-
Cloudy
Wet
1
-
-
-
-
Cloudy
Wet
No improper driving
Driving too fast for
conditions
1
-
-
-
Black ice
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
King's Highway and Route 140 Ramps
Crash Day of Week
29%
30%
25%
19%
20%
14%
15%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
5%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Crash Time of Day
29%
30%
24%
25%
20%
14%
15%
10%
10%
5%
14%
5%
5%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
6AM8AM
8AM- 10AM- 12PM10AM 12PM 2PM
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM- 10PM- 12AM- 2AM10PM 12AM 2AM 4AM
4AM6AM
Crash Manner of Collision
50%
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
48%
43%
5%
5%
0%
Single Vehicle
Crash
Rear end
Angle
Sideswipe,
same
direction
Sideswipe,
opposite
direction
0%
0%
Head on
Unknown
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
King's Highway and Route 140 Ramps
Crash Light Condition
70%
67%
60%
50%
40%
33%
30%
20%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Dark Dark lighted roadway not unknown
roadway
lighted
roadway
lighting
0%
0%
Other
Unknown
0%
Daylight
Crash Weather Condition
70%
67%
60%
50%
40%
30%
19%
20%
10%
10%
5%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Unknown
Other
Blowing
sand, snow
Severe
crosswinds
Fog, smog,
smoke
Sleet, hail,
freezing rain
Snow
Rain
Cloudy
Clear
Crash Road Surface
80%
71%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
24%
20%
5%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
0%
Dry
Wet
Snow
Ice
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
New Bedford, MA
Location: King's Highway and King's Plaza
Time Period Analyzed: 2011-2013
Source of Crash Reports: MassDOT Crash Portal/City of New
Bedford Police Department
Date Prepared: 13-Aug-15
Prepared By:
Collision Diagram
Stop and Shop
9,13
Kings Highway
2,3,4,6,7,8,20
Kings Highway
2,21
5
14
18
12,17,19
1,10,11,15
16
Radio Shack
NORTH
NOT TO SCALE
Kings Plaza Shopping Center
CRASH TYPE
King's Highway and King's Plaza
Crash
Diagram
Ref. #
1
Crash
Date
5/31/11
Crash Day
Tuesday
Crash
Time of
Day
3:09 PM
2
3/20/11
Sunday
4:13 PM
rear end
3
4
5
6
7
6/8/11
8/31/11
9/7/11
10/14/11
10/19/11
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Friday
Wednesday
8:20 AM
4:51 PM
4:38 PM
2:56 PM
4:46 PM
Sideswipe, same
direction
rear end
angle
rear end
rear end
8
9
10
11/30/11
12/2/11
12/8/11
Wednesday
Friday
Thursday
5:25 PM
10:14 PM
5:22 PM
rear end
angle
rear end
Driver Behavior
Inattention
Property
Damage
Only
1
Injury
-
Fatality
-
dry
Inattention
-
5
-
Clear
Clear
Rain
Clear
Rain
Dry
Dry
Wet
Wet
Wet
Inattention
No improper driving
Single vehicle crash
Inattention
Other improper action
1
1
1
1
-
5
-
-
bicycle
-
Clear
Unknown
Unknown
Dry
Unknown
Unknown
Inattention
Unknown
Unknown
1
-
5
5
-
-
-
Rain
Clear
Wet
Dry
Operating vehicle in
erratic, reckless, careless,
negligent or aggressive
manner
improper turn
Rain
Wet
Daylight
daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
rain
Clear
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Weather
Condition
(Type)
Clear
Road Surface
(Type)
Dry
daylight
clear
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Dark - lighted
roadway
Collision
Light Condition
Manner (Type)
(Type)
rear end
Daylight
11
12
9/8/12
10/12/12
Saturday
Friday
10:29 PM
5:31 PM
rear end
angle
13
10/23/12
Tuesday
11:11 PM
angle
14
15
16
17
10/27/12
4/25/13
6/7/13
6/15/13
Saturday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
6:33 PM
5:54 PM
3:57 PM
9:31 AM
18
19
20
8/19/13
10/25/13
11/22/13
Monday
Friday
Friday
8:29 AM
3:23 PM
2:38 PM
angle
rear end
head on
angle
single vehicle
crash
angle
rear end
21
12/29/13
Sunday
2:25 PM
Sideswipe, same
direction
Unknown
Unknown
Dark - lighted
roadway
Daylight
Dark - lighted
roadway
Dark - lighted
roadway
1
5
-
-
Citation
-
Comments
-
citation issued,
cause unknown -
citation issued
for leaving the
scene after
property
damage
-
1
-
-
-
-
Dry
Dry
wet
Dry
Other improper action
failed to yield to right of
way
Other improper action
Unknown
Other improper action
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Dry
inattention
Made an improper turn
Other improper action
1
5
5
-
-
-
pedestrian
-
Rain
Wet
Other improper action
-
5
-
-
-
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
King's Highway and King's Plaza
Crash Day of Week
29%
30%
24%
25%
20%
14%
15%
10%
10%
5%
10%
10%
5%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Crash Time of Day
38%
40%
35%
29%
30%
25%
20%
14%
15%
10%
5%
5%
0%
0%
0%
6AM8AM
8AM- 10AM- 12PM10AM 12PM 2PM
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM- 10PM- 12AM- 2AM10PM 12AM 2AM 4AM
4AM6AM
Crash Manner of Collision
50%
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
48%
33%
10%
5%
5%
0%
Single Vehicle
Crash
Rear end
Angle
Sideswipe,
same
direction
Sideswipe,
opposite
direction
0%
Head on
Unknown
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
King's Highway and King's Plaza
Crash Light Condition
80%
71%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
19%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0%
0%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Dark Dark lighted roadway not unknown
roadway
lighted
roadway
lighting
0%
0%
0%
Daylight
Other
Unknown
Crash Weather Condition
70%
62%
60%
50%
40%
29%
30%
20%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Sleet, hail,
freezing rain
Fog, smog,
smoke
Severe
crosswinds
Blowing
sand, snow
Other
0%
Snow
10%
0%
Unknown
Rain
Cloudy
Clear
Crash Road Surface
60%
57%
50%
40%
33%
30%
20%
10%
10%
0%
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
0%
Dry
Wet
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
Unknown
New Bedford, MA
Location: King's Highway and Tarkiln Hill Road
Time Period Analyzed: 2011-2013
Source of Crash Reports: MassDOT Crash Portal/City of New
Bedford Police Department
Date Prepared: 14-Aug-15
Prepared By:
Collision Diagram
Tarkiln Hill Road
10
Kings Highway
Kings Highway
5
1, 3, 12
7
8, 9
11 ?
2?
4, 6
NORTH
NOT TO SCALE
CRASH TYPE
King's Highway and Tarkiln Hill Road
Crash
Time of
Collision
Light Condition
Day
Manner (Type)
(Type)
angle
5:57 PM
Daylight
single vehicle
crash
4:22 PM
Daylight
angle
3:41 PM
Daylight
rear end
5:22 PM
Daylight
single vehicle
crash
2:58 PM
Daylight
rear end
5:08 PM
Daylight
Driver Behavior
Inattention
Property
Damage
Only
1
Injury
-
Fatality
-
Citation
-
Dry
Dry
Dry
unknown
visibility obstructed
No improper driving
1
1
-
5
-
-
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Unknown
Followed too closely
1
1
-
-
Daylight
Clear
Wet
inattention
1
-
-
rear end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
1
-
-
-
-
rear end
rear end
single vehicle
crash
Daylight
Daylight
Cloudy
rain
Snow
Wet
illness
Driving too fast for
conditions
no improper driving
1
1
-
-
-
-
other improper action
5
failed to yield to right-ofangle
way
12
10/23/13 Wednesday 4:10 PM
Daylight
Rain
Wet
1
* pupil transport van transporting five passengers from a day care center was struck on the roof by crossing gates being lowered to stop traffic for an oncoming train
-
-
-
-
-
-
Crash
Diagram
Ref. #
1
Crash
Date
6/9/11
Crash Day
Thursday
2
3
4
9/27/11
10/25/11
12/8/11
Tuesday
Tuesday
Thursday
5
6
4/4/12
10/22/12
Wednesday
Monday
7
2/18/13
Monday
1:59 PM
angle
8
4/26/13
Friday
4:30 PM
9
10
2/9/13
6/3/13
Saturday
Monday
4:50 PM
4:02 PM
11
9/18/13
Wednesday
12:42 PM
Daylight
Weather
Condition
(Type)
Cloudy
Road Surface
(Type)
Dry
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Dry
Comments
*
-
struck fire hydrant
citation issued
for improper
turn
-
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
King's Highway and Tarkiln Hill Road
Crash Day of Week
30%
25%
25%
25%
20%
17%
17%
15%
8%
10%
8%
5%
0%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Crash Time of Day
67%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30% 0
17%
20%
17%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
6AM8AM
8AM- 10AM- 12PM10AM 12PM 2PM
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM- 10PM- 12AM- 2AM10PM 12AM 2AM
4AM
4AM6AM
Crash Manner of Collision
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
42%
33%
25%
Single Vehicle
Crash
Rear end
Angle
0%
0%
0%
0%
Sideswipe,
same
direction
Sideswipe,
opposite
direction
Head on
Unknown
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
King's Highway and Tarkiln Hill Road
Crash Light Condition
120%
100%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark lighted
roadway
0%
0%
0%
Other
Unknown
0%
Daylight
Dark Dark roadway unknown
not lighted roadway
lighting
Crash Weather Condition
67%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
0
17%
17%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Unknown
Other
Blowing
sand, snow
Severe
crosswinds
Fog, smog,
smoke
Sleet, hail,
freezing rain
Snow
Rain
Cloudy
Clear
Crash Road Surface
70%
67%
60%
50%
40%
25%
30%
20%
8%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
0%
Dry
Wet
Snow
Ice
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
New Bedford, MA
Location: Tarkiln Hill Road and Church Street
Time Period Analyzed: 2011-2013
Source of Crash Reports: MassDOT Crash Portal/City of New
Bedford Police Department
Date Prepared: 6-Feb-15
Prepared By:
Collision Diagram
Church Street
551 Church St/
Honey Dew
Donuts
1, 20
Auto Air RJ
Pelletier
23
Tarkiln Hill Road
Tarkiln Hill Road
14
11
10, 17
5, 12, 22
22
7, 18
4
2, 3, 13, 15, 19
8
9
Citizens Bank
NORTH
16
NOT TO SCALE
CRASH TYPE
6
Church Street
Tarkiln Hill Road and Church Street
Crash
Time of
Collision
Light Condition
Day
Manner (Type)
(Type)
4:10 PM
angle
Daylight
10:51 AM
angle
Daylight
angle
6:03 AM
Daylight
Crash
Diagram
Ref. #
1
2
3
Crash
Date
2/10/11
2/11/11
3/10/11
Crash Day
Thursday
Friday
Thursday
4
8/8/11
Monday
3:58 PM
angle
5
8/30/11
Tuesday
6:19 PM
6
11/23/11
Wednesday
3:47 PM
angle
Sideswipe,
same direction
7
8
4/20/12
4/30/12
Friday
Monday
3:20 PM
7:12 AM
angle
single vehicle
9
6/17/12
Sunday
2:46 AM
angle
Property
Damage
Only
1
1
-
Injury
5
Fatality
-
Citation
-
-
5
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
Unknown
1
-
-
-
hit and run
Dry
Dry
Operating vehicle in
erratic, reckless, careless,
negligent, or aggressive
manner
Physical impairment
1
1
-
-
-
-
Dry
Unknown
1
-
-
-
-
Weather
Condition
(Type)
Clear
Clear
Cloudy
Road Surface
(Type)
Dry
Dry
Dry
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Driver Behavior
Visibility obstructed
No improper driving
Unknown
Failed to yield to right of
way
Failed to yield to right of
way
Dusk
Rain
Wet
Clear
Clear
Clear
Daylight
Daylight
Dark - lighted
roadway
10
11
12
8/6/12
8/28/12
12/16/12
Monday
Tuesday
Sunday
11:59 AM
4:09 PM
4:49 PM
rear end
angle
angle
13
14
15
16
17
18
1/23/13
2/9/13
3/21/13
4/6/13
5/29/13
6/10/13
Wednesday
Saturday
Thursday
Saturday
Wednesday
Monday
11:59 PM
4:50 PM
8:36 AM
6:51 PM
3:08 PM
4:14 PM
angle
rear end
angle
angle
rear end
angle
19
20
6/13/13
7/12/13
Thursday
Friday
11:25 PM
12:08 PM
angle
angle
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Dark - lighted
roadway
Unknown
Daylight
daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Dark - lighted
roadway
daylight
21
8/7/13
Wednesday
5:43 PM
angle
daylight
Comments
-
V2 was stopped at the
light when V1 exited
the Honey Dew Donuts
lot and struck V2
Clear
Clear
Rain
Dry
Dry
Wet
Inattention
Other improper action
Unknown
1
1
1
-
-
-
clear
Unknown
Clear
clear
Clear
Rain
dry
Unknown
Dry
dry
Dry
Wet
REDACTED
5
5
5
5
-
-
Rain
clear
Wet
dry
Unknown
REDACTED
Unknown
Unknown
Driving too fast for
conditions
No improper driving
1
1
-
5
5
-
-
-
clear
dry
Failed to yield to right of
way
-
5
-
-
V1 did not see V2 and
turned left in front of them
22
8/15/13
Thursday
7:41 AM
angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Disregarded traffic signs,
signals, road markings
23
9/23/13
Monday
3:02 PM
rear end
Daylight
clear
dry
distracted
-
5
-
1
-
-
V1 drove through a red
light
left turn, opposing thru
citation issued
for running red
light
-
-
-
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Tarkiln Hill Road and Church Street
Crash Day of Week
25%
22%
22%
20%
17%
15%
13%
9%
10%
9%
9%
Saturday
Sunday
5%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Crash Time of Day
30%
26%
25%
22%
20%
15%
13%
9%
10%
4%
5%
9%
4%
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
6AM8AM
8AM- 10AM- 12PM10AM 12PM 2PM
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM- 10PM- 12AM- 2AM10PM 12AM 2AM
4AM
4AM6AM
Crash Manner of Collision
80%
74%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
17%
20%
10%
4%
4%
0%
0%
0%
Sideswipe,
opposite
direction
Head on
Unknown
0%
Single Vehicle
Rear end
Angle
Sideswipe,
same
direction
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Tarkiln Hill Road and Church Street
Crash Light Condition
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
78%
13%
4%
0%
Daylight
Dawn
0%
Dusk
0%
4%
0%
Dark Dark Dark lighted roadway not unknown
roadway
lighted
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
Crash Weather Condition
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
74%
17%
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
4%
Unknown
Other
Blowing sand, snow
Severe
crosswinds
Fog, smog,
smoke
Sleet, hail,
freezing rain
Snow
Rain
Cloudy
Clear
Crash Road Surface
90%
80%
78%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
17%
0%
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
4%
0%
Dry
Wet
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
Unknown
New Bedford, MA
Location: Church Street and Park Avenue
Time Period Analyzed: 2011-2013
Source of Crash Reports: MassDOT Crash Portal/City of New
Bedford Police Department
Date Prepared: 6-Feb-15
Prepared By:
Collision Diagram
Church Street
14
Park Avenue
Park Avenue
10, 33
1, 17, 19, 27
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23
24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37
18
9
29
NORTH
525 Church
Street
NOT TO SCALE
CRASH TYPE
INJURY
1 = Property Damage Only
5 = Injury
10 = Fatality
*Indicates Alcohol Involvement
ROAD SURFACE (R/S)
1 = Dry
2 = Wet
3 = Snowy
4 = Icy
5 = Unknown
LIGHT CONDITIONS (L/C)
1 = Daylight
2 = Dawn or Dusk
3 = Darkness - Road Lighted
4 = Darkness - Road Unlighted
5 = Unknown
WEATHER CONDITIONS (W/C)
1 = Clear
2 = Foggy
3 = Cloudy
4 = Rain
5 = Snow
6 = Sleet
7 = Unknown
Church Street and Park Avenue
Crash
Diagram
Ref. #
Crash
Date
Crash Day
Crash
Time of
Day
Light Condition
Collision
(Type)
Manner (Type)
Weather
Condition
(Type)
Road Surface
(Type)
Cloudy
Clear
Driver Behavior
Property
Damage
Only
Injury
Fatality
Ice
Snow
Other improper action
Other improper action
-
5
5
-
-
5
-
1
2
1/14/11
1/31/11
Friday
Monday
5:37 PM
3:01 PM
angle
angle
Dark - lighted
roadway
Daylight
3
3/11/11
Friday
1:16 PM
angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Wet
4
5/20/11
Friday
3:48 PM
angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Inattention
Failure to keep in proper
lane or running off road
Operating vehicle in
erratic, reckless, careless,
negligent, or aggressive
manner
Citation Comments
-
-
citation
issued
5
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
1
5
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
possible hit and run
-
1
-
-
-
Hit and run
-
-
5
6/1/11
Wednesday
5:41 PM
angle
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
6
7
6/23/11
7/9/11
Thursday
Saturday
8:47 AM
1:37 PM
angle
angle
Daylight
Daylight
Cloudy
Clear
Dry
Dry
8
9
10
11
12
8/27/11
10/3/11
10/3/11
10/10/11
10/27/11
Saturday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Thursday
6:57 PM
1:08 PM
3:06 PM
5:58 PM
4:19 PM
angle
angle
angle
angle
angle
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Rain
Clear
Clear
Clear
Rain
Wet
Dry
Dry
Dry
Wet
13
11/21/11
Monday
3:46 PM
angle
Clear
Dry
14
12/14/11
Wednesday
6:18 PM
angle
Daylight
Dark - lighted
roadway
Failed to yield right of way
No improper driving
Driving too fast for
conditions
Distracted
No improper driving
Unknown
Unknown
Disregarded traffic signs,
signals, road markings
Clear
Dry
Unknown
1
-
-
15
16
17
2/24/12
3/7/12
3/20/12
Friday
Wednesday
Tuesday
2:04 PM
1:26 PM
5:00 PM
angle
angle
angle
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Rain
Clear
Clear
Wet
Dry
Dry
Other improper action
No improper driving
Unknown
1
-
5
5
-
citation
issued
-
18
3/21/12
Wednesday
2:49 PM
angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
-
5
-
-
-
19
20
4/5/12
8/30/12
Thursday
Thursday
4:14 PM
2:56 PM
angle
angle
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
No improper driving
-
5
5
-
-
-
21
9/20/12
Thursday
3:43 PM
angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
1
-
-
-
-
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
9/23/12
12/22/12
2/7/13
3/1/13
3/2/13
3/3/13
3/17/13
3/19/13
Sunday
Saturday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
Tuesday
12:59 PM
1:47 PM
2:56 PM
10:56 AM
12:28 PM
11:26 AM
12:04 PM
8:17 AM
angle
angle
angle
angle
angle
angle
angle
angle
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
daylight
daylight
daylight
daylight
daylight
Clear
Clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
snow
Dry
Dry
dry
dry
dry
dry
dry
Snow
Failed to yield right of way
Failure to keep in proper
lane or running off road
No improper driving
redacted
redacted
redacted
redacted
redacted
redacted
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
5
-
-
-
-
-
Church Street and Park Avenue
Crash
Diagram
Ref. #
Crash
Date
Crash Day
Crash
Time of
Day
30
31
5/22/13
Wednesday
3:02 PM
6/4/13
Tuesday
32
33
34
35
36
37
6/4/13
7/13/13
7/31/13
8/13/13
8/27/13
9/28/13
Tuesday
Saturday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Saturday
Light Condition
Collision
(Type)
Manner (Type)
15:40
angle
daylight
daylight
5:08 PM
11:37 AM
12:01 PM
8:51 AM
4:30 PM
11:20 AM
angle
angle
angle
angle
angle
angle
daylight
daylight
daylight
daylight
daylight
daylight
angle
Weather
Condition
(Type)
Road Surface
(Type)
clear
clear
dry
dry
clear
clear
clear
cloudy
clear
clear
dry
dry
dry
dry
dry
dry
Driver Behavior
Property
Damage
Only
Injury
Fatality
No improper driving
no improper driving
1
1
-
-
-
-
Failed to yield right of way
redacted
no improper driving
redacted
No improper driving
other improper action
1
1
1
2
5
-
-
-
-
Citation Comments
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Church Street and Park Avenue
Crash Day of Week
18%
16%
16%
16%
16%
16%
14%
14%
14%
12%
10%
8%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Crash Time of Day
35%
30%
30%
24%
25%
22%
20%
15%
11%
8%
10%
5%
5%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
6AM8AM
8AM- 10AM- 12PM10AM 12PM 2PM
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM- 10PM- 12AM- 2AM10PM 12AM 2AM
4AM
4AM6AM
Crash Manner of Collision
120%
100%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
0%
Single Vehicle
Crash
Rear-end
0%
0%
0%
0%
Sideswipe,
same
direction
Sideswipe,
opposite
direction
Head on
Unknown
0%
Angle
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Church Street and Park Avenue
Crash Light Condition
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
95%
Daylight
0%
0%
Dawn
Dusk
5%
0%
Dark lighted
roadway
0%
Dark Dark roadway unknown
not lighted roadway
lighting
0%
0%
Other
Unknown
Crash Weather Condition
80%
76%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
14%
20%
10%
8%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Unknown
Other
Blowing
sand, snow
Severe
crosswinds
Fog, smog,
smoke
Sleet, hail,
freezing rain
Snow
Rain
Cloudy
Clear
Crash Road Surface
90%
80%
70%
60%
81%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
11%
5%
3%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
0%
Dry
Wet
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
New Bedford, MA
Location: Tarkiln Hill Road at Worcester Street/ Park Avenue
Time Period Analyzed: 2011-2013
Source of Crash Reports: MassDOT Crash Portal/City of New
Bedford Police Department
Date Prepared: 6-Feb-15
Prepared By:
Collision Diagram
Worcester Street
Tarkiln Hill Road
Burger King
Driveway
Tarkiln Hill Road
1
2
NORTH
NOT TO SCALE
Park Avenue
CRASH TYPE
INJURY
1 = Property Damage Only
5 = Injury
10 = Fatality
*Indicates Alcohol Involvement
ROAD SURFACE (R/S)
1 = Dry
2 = Wet
3 = Snowy
4 = Icy
5 = Unknown
LIGHT CONDITIONS (L/C)
1 = Daylight
2 = Dawn or Dusk
3 = Darkness - Road Lighted
4 = Darkness - Road Unlighted
5 = Unknown
WEATHER CONDITIONS (W/C)
1 = Clear
2 = Foggy
3 = Cloudy
4 = Rain
5 = Snow
6 = Sleet
7 = Unknown
Tarkiln Hill Road at Worcester Street/ Park Avenue
Crash
Diagram
Ref. #
1
2
Crash
Date
3/5/11
6/24/11
Crash Day
Saturday
Friday
Crash
Time of
Day
7:51 PM
5:16 PM
Light Condition
Collision
(Type)
Manner (Type)
angle
angle
Dark - lighted
roadway
Daylight
Weather
Condition
(Type)
Road Surface
(Type)
Clear
Cloudy
Dry
Dry
Driver Behavior
Property
Damage
Only
Injury
Fatality
Other improper action
unknown
1
1
-
-
Citation Comments
-
-
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Tarkiln Hill Road at Worcester Street/ Park Avenue
Crash Day of Week
60%
50%
50%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
0%
0%
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Crash Time of Day
60%
50%
50%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
6AM8AM
8AM- 10AM- 12PM10AM 12PM 2PM
2PM4PM
4PM6PM
6PM8PM
8PM- 10PM- 12AM- 2AM10PM 12AM 2AM
4AM
4AM6AM
Crash Manner of Collision
120%
100%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
0%
Single Vehicle
Crash
Rear end
0%
0%
0%
0%
Sideswipe,
same
direction
Sideswipe,
opposite
direction
Head on
Unknown
0%
Angle
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Tarkiln Hill Road at Worcester Street/ Park Avenue
Crash Light Condition
60%
50%
50%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark Dark Dark lighted roadway not unknown
roadway
lighted
roadway
lighting
0%
0%
Other
Unknown
0%
Daylight
Crash Weather Condition
60%
50%
50%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Unknown
Other
Blowing
sand, snow
Severe
crosswinds
Fog, smog,
smoke
Sleet, hail,
freezing rain
Snow
Rain
Cloudy
Clear
Crash Road Surface
120%
100%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
0%
0%
Wet
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
0%
Dry
Sand,
Water
mud, (standing,
dirt, oil, moving)
gravel
Appendix D. Turning Movement Counts