ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
Coggeshall Street
City of New Bedford
October 14, 2014
Prepared For:
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Prepared By:
Toole Design Group
33 Broad Street, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02109
Road Safety Audit—Coggeshall Street – New Bedford, Massachusetts
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Table of Contents
Background ................................................................................................................................. 1
Project Location Description ..................................................................................................... 2
Project Data ................................................................................................................................. 8
Audit Observations and Potential Enhancements ................................................................... 8
Corridor Wide Issues ........................................................................................................................... 9
Coggeshall Street/Ashley Boulevard/Route 18 Southbound ............................................................. 10
Coggeshall Street/North Front Street ................................................................................................ 15
Coggeshall Street/Belleville Avenue ................................................................................................. 18
Summary of Road Safety Audit ............................................................................................... 21
List of Appendices
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Appendix C.
RSA Meeting Agenda
RSA Audit Team Contact List
Detailed Crash Data
List of Tables
Table 1.
Table 2.
Participating Audit Team Members ....................................................................................... 1
Potential Safety Enhancement Summary ............................................................................. 22
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Background
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division Safety Section has
conducted a Road Safety Audit (RSA) for three intersections along Coggeshall Street in 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.
Toole Design Group (TDG) conducted an RSA on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. The audit was held
at the New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure building. Members of the audit team discussed
safety issues, conducted a site visit, and determined countermeasures during the audit on the infrastructure
and operating conditions of the three subject intersections. The members of the audit team comprised of
representatives from local, regional, and state agencies ranging from emergency responders to
transportation planners and engineers. The members and their affiliations are provided in Table 1.
Contact information for the audit team members are provided in Appendix B.
Table 1. Participating Audit Team Members
Audit Team Member
Agency/Affiliation
Ronald Labelle
New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure
Manuel Silva
New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure
Zeb Arruda
New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure
Sgt. Michael Martin
New Bedford Police Department
Jill Maclean
New Bedford Planning Department
Jim Hadfield
Southeastern Regional Planning (SRPEDD)
Lisa Estrela-Pedro
Southeastern Regional Planning (SRPEDD)
Lisa Schletzbaum
MassDOT Highway Division Safety Section
Corey O’Connor
MassDOT Highway Division Safety Section
Michelle Deng
MassDOT Highway Division Safety Section
Richard Madsen
MassDOT District 5
Pamela Haznar
MassDOT District 5
Robert Gregory
MassDOT District 5
Barbara Lachance
MassDOT District 5
Lisa Sherman
CDM Smith
Joe Bambara
CDM Smith
Shana Gare
CDM Smith
Patrick Baxter
Toole Design Group
Shannon Brown
Toole Design Group
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Project Location Description
The study area includes the following three intersections along Coggeshall Street in New Bedford,
Massachusetts, as shown in Figure 1:
• Coggeshall Street at Ashley Boulevard/Route 18 Southbound;
• Coggeshall Street at North Front Street; and
• Coggeshall Street at Belleville Avenue.
The intersection of Coggeshall Street at Ashley Boulevard/Route 18 Southbound is a recorded 2011
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) high crash location. Upon review of the crash data, it was
noted that the intersection of Coggeshall Street at Belleville Avenue is also a high crash location based on
crash data for the period between 2011 and 2013.
Coggeshall Street is a city-owned roadway classified by the MassDOT Bureau of Transportation Planning
and Development as an urban minor arterial east of Ashley Boulevard and an urban collector west of
Ashley Boulevard. According to the MassDOT Transportation Data Management System, 2012 traffic
volumes on Coggeshall Street to the west of Ashley Boulevard were 3,176 vehicles per day eastbound
and 1,763 vehicles per day westbound. East of Belleville Avenue, 1996 traffic volumes were 17,900
vehicles per day in both directions. Coggeshall Street is subject to a prima facie speed limit of 30 miles
per hour according to Massachusetts State Law for thickly settled areas, and provides a single travel lane
in each direction. On-street parking is permitted on both sides of the roadway east of Ashley Boulevard,
however it is restricted at all times west of Ashley Boulevard. No bicycle facilities are provided on
Coggeshall Street at the study area intersections.
The intersection of Coggeshall Street (Figure 2) at Ashley Boulevard is signalized with post mounted
signals on all four corners. Ashley Boulevard is a city-owned roadway classified as an urban principal
arterial, and is designated as Route 18 Southbound. The roadway is restricted to one-way traffic flow in
the southbound direction beginning at Sawyer Street. North of Coggeshall Street, the posted speed limit
is 30 miles per hour. Ashley Boulevard terminates at Coggeshall Street. Route 18 Southbound continues
south from Coggeshall Street as a state-owned limited access roadway with a 50 mile per hour speed
limit. On-street parking is permitted on both sides of Ashley Boulevard north of Bentley Street, however
it is restricted at all times south of Bentley Street. The Coggeshall Street approaches each provide a
single shared lane, while the southbound Ashley Boulevard approach provides three lanes, including a
shared through/left turn lane, an exclusive through lane, and an exclusive right turn lane. The traffic
signal provides simple two-phase operation. No pedestrian signals are provided at this intersection,
however crosswalks are provided across the north, east, and west legs. No bicycle facilities are provided
at the intersection or on Ashley Boulevard.
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The intersection of Coggeshall Street at North Front Street (Figure 3) is a four-leg intersection with oneway stop control provided on North Front Street. North Front Street is a city-owned roadway classified as
an urban collector. The roadway is two-way with a single lane in each direction south of Coggeshall
Street and one-way in the northbound direction north of Coggeshall Street. North Front Street is subject
to a prima facie speed limit of 30 miles per hour according to Massachusetts State Law for thickly settled
areas. On-street parking is unrestricted on both roadways approaching the intersection. Coggeshall Street
approaches provide a single shared lane in each direction that are uncontrolled. Striped crosswalks are
provided across all four legs of the intersection. No bicycle facilities are provided on North Front Street.
The intersection of Coggeshall Street at Belleville Avenue (Figure 4) is signalized with mast-arm signals.
Belleville Avenue is a city-owned roadway classified as an urban minor arterial, with a single travel lane
in each direction. The roadway widens at the intersection with Coggeshall Street to provide additional
travel lanes. The eastbound approach on Coggeshall Street has an exclusive left-turn lane and a shared
through/right-turn lane. The westbound approach on Coggeshall Street has an exclusive left-turn lane,
through lane, and an exclusive right-turn lane. The northbound approach on Belleville Street has a shared
left-turn/through lane and an exclusive right-turn lane. The southbound approach has a shared leftturn/through lane and a shared through/right-turn lane. Belleville Avenue is subject to a prima facie
speed limit of 30 miles per hour according to Massachusetts State Law for thickly settled areas. On-street
parking is unrestricted on both roadways approaching the intersection. The traffic signal provides
protected/permissive left turn phasing on the southbound, eastbound, and westbound approaches.
Observations indicate that the signal heads include a left-turn arrow indication for the northbound
approach as well; however the signal phase did not appear to be in use at the time of the audit. The traffic
signal provides an exclusive pedestrian phase with pedestrian signals, push buttons, and crosswalks
provided across all four legs of the intersection. No bicycle facilities are provided on Belleville Avenue.
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Project Data
Audit team members received a meeting packet prior to the RSA including a meeting agenda (Appendix
A), study area details, and crash data details. The crash data details and collision diagrams, graphical
representation 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. Safety issues were identified by the team at
the beginning of the RSA, followed by a field visit to the subject intersections. The audit team finished
the meeting by determining 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 between January 2011 and December 2013. According to the data,
approximately 81 crashes were reported at the three intersections during the three year time period.
During the study period, 31 crashes were reported at the intersection of Coggeshall Street at Ashley
Boulevard. Of those crashes, the majority were angle crashes (71 percent – 22 crashes), including 13
crashes involving southbound left turning vehicles colliding with vehicles in the adjacent lane. The
remaining crashes included rear-end crashes (19 percent – 6 crashes), sideswipe crashes (6 percent – 2
crashes), and one single vehicle crash. The most common cause for the crashes was “made improper
turn” (35 percent – 11 crashes).
The intersection of Coggeshall Street at North Front Street had 21 reported crashes during the study
period. The majority were angle crashes (52 percent – 11 crashes). The remaining crashes included rearend crashes (33 percent – 7 crashes), one sideswipe, one single vehicle crash, and one crash between a
vehicle and bicyclist. The most common cause for the crashes was “inattention” (38 percent – 8 crashes).
The intersection of Coggeshall Street at Belleville Avenue experienced 29 reported crashes during the
study period. The crashes were fairly evenly split between rear-end (48 percent – 14 crashes) and angle
(45 percent – 13 crashes). There were also two reported sideswipe crashes. The most common cause for
the crashes was “inattention” (28 percent – 8 crashes). Ice or standing water was noted as a contributing
factor in three reported crashes.
Audit Observations and Potential Enhancements
During the RSA, the audit team identified the safety issues and discussed potential safety enhancements
to address the issues. Several of the safety issues identified by the audit team were:
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Intersection Geometry and Operations;
Curb Radii;
Confusion Related to One-Way Streets;
Traffic Signal Equipment
Signage; and
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations.
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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Corridor Wide Issues
Safety Issue #1. Inattention
Observations:
The audit team noted that 24 of the crashes at the three intersections included inattention as a
factor. Anecdotal observations indicate that many drivers are texting or talking on the phone.
Potential Enhancements:
1. Engage in education through variable message signs or permanent signs to encourage
drivers to avoid distracted driving throughout the City of New Bedford.
2. Conduct enforcement to target distracted drivers along Coggeshall Street.
Safety Issue #2. Red Light Running
Observations:
The audit team noted that drivers frequently run red lights throughout the Coggeshall Street
corridor; audit team members crossing Coggeshall Street encountered a near miss with a driver
running a red light during the field visit. This is likely to be a factor in the high number of angle
crashes at the signalized intersections.
Potential Enhancements:
1. Conduct enforcement to target vehicles running the red light along Coggeshall Street.
2. Review yellow and all-red signal phases to ensure that they meet MassDOT standards.
Safety Issue #3. Congestion
Observations:
The audit team noted that heavy congestion during the morning and afternoon peak hours causes
driver frustration, unsafe maneuvers, and poor sight distance for turning vehicles. As previously
stated, several crashes along the corridor had contributing factors of making improper turns,
which may be the result of “courtesy crashes” where a driver in the queue allows a vehicle to pass
through, resulting in a collision with a vehicle going the opposite direction
Potential Enhancements:
1. Consider providing closed loop coordination between all signals along the Coggeshall
Street corridor.
2. Adjust signal timing and phasing to reflect current traffic at the signalized intersections.
3. Install loop detectors to provide actuated operation, allowing signals to respond to
demand and reducing unnecessary delay during off peak periods at signalized
intersections.
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4. Provide budget on an annual basis to maintain signal equipment and update signal timing.
Safety Issue #4. Wrong-Way Bicycling
Observations:
The audit team noted that bicyclists have been
observed traveling against traffic on one-way
streets and on the left side of two-way streets
within the study area. One crash was reported
involving a bicyclist, however it is not clear
whether the cyclist was riding in the correct
direction. Audit team members noted that
there are cultural differences that lead to some
cyclists riding against traffic due to variances
in international cycling laws. Many workers
in the area have seasonal positions, and thus
turnover is very high.
Potential Enhancements:
Figure 5 - Cyclist riding against traffic on Coggeshall
Street
1. Throughout the City of New Bedford,
engage in ongoing educational campaigns to encourage bikes to ride with motor vehicle
traffic where dedicated bicycle facilities do not exist.
2. Throughout the City of New Bedford, consider providing dedicated bicycle facilities,
including contraflow lanes where appropriate, to develop the bicycle network which may
involve low volume bicycle friendly corridors.
3. Throughout the City of New Bedford, consider providing shared lane markings where
bicycle lanes are not feasible to encourage bikes to ride on the with traffic.
Coggeshall Street/Ashley Boulevard/Route 18 Southbound
Safety Issue #1. Speed
Observations:
The audit team noted that drivers frequently accelerate as they approach Coggeshall Street on
Ashley Boulevard Southbound due to the change in character of the roadway south of Coggeshall
Street and the associated higher speed limit. Team members noted that drivers frustrated by
congestion to the north, including the adjacent Sawyer Street intersection, will often accelerate
through the yellow indication at Coggeshall Street, which is the last traffic signal for southbound
traffic. Drivers attempting to proceed through the signal may be running the red light, which may
contribute to the existing pattern of angle crashes in the intersection.
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Potential Enhancements:
1. Add R2-1 SPEED LIMIT 30 signs on Ashley Boulevard south of Sawyer Street to match
the current speed regulation.
2. Consider installing a radar speed sign on Ashley Boulevard to warn drivers of their
speed.
3. Conduct targeted speed enforcement on Ashley Boulevard to enforce the current 30 mph
speed limit.
Safety Issue #2. Lane Use
Observations:
Members of the audit team noted that drivers
have frequently been observed turning left on
Ashley Boulevard southbound from the
incorrect lane. The crash data indicate that
there were 13 crashes involving a left turning
vehicle colliding with another southbound
vehicle. Audit members indicated that drivers
may be unaware when Ashley Boulevard
transitions from a two-way roadway to a oneway approximately 500 feet to the north at the
intersection with Sawyer Street. Drivers that
are not aware of the one-way section may not
realize they need to move to the left side of
Figure 6 - Lane use arrows on Ashley Boulevard
the road to make a left turn or may have
southbound.
difficulty changing lanes once they approach
the intersection.
Audit members also noted that left turning volumes are typically higher than right turning
volumes, which is not reflected by the existing lane arrangement. Members also noted the lack of
signage or pavement markings on Ashley Boulevard north of Bentley Street.
Potential Enhancements:
1. Install R3-8 Advance Intersection Lane Control signs on Ashley Boulevard adjacent to
Bentley Street on both sides of the roadway to provide improved guidance for drivers.
2. Extend lane striping up to the intersection with Sawyer Street to clarify the one-way
traffic flow.
3. Consider revising lane striping to provide an exclusive left turn lane in lieu of the existing
exclusive right turn lane to be consistent with existing traffic patterns.
4. Install R6-1 ONE-WAY signs on the southwest and southeast corners of Ashley
Boulevard at the intersection with Sawyer Street.
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Safety Issue #3. Signal Visibility
Observations:
Audit members noted that the existing post
mounted signals are not within the driver’s
cone of vision on the southbound approach.
Drivers approaching the limited access
segment of Route 18 southbound who are
unfamiliar with the area may not notice the
presence of the side-mounted signals. The
team also noted that visibility to the signal
head on the northeast corner for eastbound
drivers is blocked by the signal head on the
northwest corner. Audit members also noted
Figure 7 - Pedestal mounted signal heads are not
that heavy vehicles occupying the curbside
conspicuous for approaching drivers.
lanes may block visibility to the signals for
vehicles in adjacent lanes. The crash data indicated that there were nine angle crashes at this
intersection which may involve red light running as well as six rear-end crashes that may be the
result of poor signal visibility.
Potential Enhancements:
1. Replace the existing traffic signal equipment with mast-arm mounted signal heads placed
over the travel lanes to enhance visibility of the signals on all approaches.
Safety Issue #4. On-Street Parking
Observations:
Audit team members noted that vehicles
frequently park in the right turn lane on
Ashley Boulevard Southbound, blocking
access for turning vehicles. The crash data did
not include any reported crashes which may
appear to have been related to this issue,
however the lane blockage may be a
contributing cause to rear end crashes
involving frustrated drivers.
Potential Enhancements:
1. Install additional R7-1 NO PARKING Figure 8 - Parked vehicles obstruct the right turn lane.
signs to clearly delineate the limit of
on-street parking.
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Safety Issue #5. Pedestrian Signals and Ramps
Observations:
Audit team members noted that the existing traffic signal does not provide any pedestrian signals
and/or push buttons. Pedestrians must cross concurrent with the green traffic signals which are
not visible for pedestrians looking to cross in the northbound direction. Team members noted
that elementary school students frequently pass through this intersection when walking to the
Hayden-McFadden School, located less than ¼ mile to the west. No pedestrian crashes were
reported, however audit members noted that crossing this intersection is difficult given the lack of
pedestrian signals. Audit team members noted in the field that the existing curb ramps do not
meet current ADA standards.
Potential Enhancements:
1. Install pedestrian countdown signals and accessible push buttons on all corners.
2. Provide an exclusive pedestrian phase to limit conflicts between pedestrians and the high
volumes of turning vehicles.
3. Install ADA compliant curb ramps at all four corners.
Safety Issue #6. Signage
Observations:
Audit team members noted that there is
minimal signage on the three intersection
approaches. Ashley Boulevard has a single
double-sided R6-1 ONE-WAY sign. No turn
restriction or DO NOT ENTER signs are
provided. A W11-2 Pedestrian Warning sign
is provided at the crosswalk on the
southbound approach, which is not typical for
a signalized intersection. Team members also
indicated that street name signs are not
conspicuous. The lack of one-way signage
may contribute to the pattern of southbound
Figure 9 - Pedestrian warning sign conflicts with the
left turning crashes, while the pedestrian
warning sign may contribute to the pattern of traffic signal.
angle crashes within the intersection.
Potential Enhancements:
1. Install R5-1 DO NOT ENTER signs on both sides of Ashley Boulevard to warn potential
wrong-way drivers.
2. Install R3-1 and R3-2 turn restriction signs on the Coggeshall Street approaches to reduce
the potential for drivers to turn onto Ashley Boulevard in the wrong direction.
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3. Install R3-1 turn restriction signs and R6-1 ONE WAY signs at the adjacent intersections
of Bentley Street and Beetle Street to limit the potential for drivers to turn onto Ashley
Boulevard in the wrong direction.
4. Remove the existing W11-2 Pedestrian Warning sign, which may mislead drivers into
believing that the intersection is not signalized.
5. Install new street name signs in a more conspicuous location.
Safety Issue #7. Congestion
Observations:
Audit team members noted that the
Coggeshall Street corridor experiences severe
congestion during the morning peak hour on
the westbound direction. This congestion
may exacerbate crash patterns throughout the
corridor due to frustrated drivers and limited
sight distance for vehicles crossing through
blocked intersections. Observations indicate
that one source of the congestion may be the
one-lane approach on Coggeshall Street
westbound at Ashley Boulevard, which is
frequently blocked by vehicles waiting to turn Figure 10 - Vehicles queue on Coggeshall Street.
left. Members noted that the lack of actuated
signals at this location may cause increased frustration if drivers are required to wait at a red
signal when cross-street volumes are low or non-existent. Five rear-end crashes were reported
during the study period for the westbound approach; these crashes may be related to the
congestion at this location.
Potential Enhancements:
1. Perform a capacity analysis to determine if roadway widening would be appropriate to
provide an exclusive left turn lane for vehicles turning on to Route 18 Southbound.
2. Install or repair loop detectors to provide fully actuated traffic signal phasing to minimize
unnecessary delay.
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Safety Issue #8. Intersection Geometry
Observations:
Audit team members noted that the narrow
roadway width and small corner radii restrict
movements for trucks, which frequently cross
the centerline or drive over the curb ramps in
order to turn. Team members also noted that
the offset alignment of Coggeshall Street
through the intersection may be unexpected
for drivers. The crash data did not include any
reported crashes which may appear to have
been related to this issue, however turning
trucks tracking on the sidewalk represent a
safety hazard for pedestrians.
Potential Enhancements:
Figure 11 - A garbage truck turns from Ashley
Boulevard to Coggeshall Street
1. Reconstruct the northwest intersection corner to accommodate a single unit truck as the
design vehicle.
2. As a short term measure, consider providing centerline extension skip markings through
the intersection along the Coggeshall Street alignment.
3. As a long term measure, consider widening the Coggeshall Street eastbound approach to
provide improved alignment through the intersection.
Coggeshall Street/North Front Street
Safety Issue #1. Intersection Sight Distance
Observations:
Audit team members noted that sight distance
for vehicles turning onto or crossing
Coggeshall Street from North Front Street
may be limited. This limitation may be
contributed by vehicles parked on-street,
vehicles parked in the adjacent parking lot on
the southwest corner, queued vehicles on
Coggeshall Street, and/or private commercial
signage on the southeast corner. Limited
sight distance may be a factor contributing to
the nine angle crashes reported within the
intersection.
Figure 12 - A driver encroaches into the crosswalk in
order to see oncoming traffic.
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Potential Enhancements:
1. Restrict on-street parking 20 feet back from the intersection on the southeast and
southwest corners to maintain sight lines for northbound vehicles.
2. Work with the property owner on the southwest corner to remove or relocate the parking
space closest to the intersection to maintain sight lines for northbound vehicles looking to
the left.
3. Work with the property owner to adjust signage adjacent to the roadway to above eight
feet in order to maintain sight lines for northbound vehicles looking to the right.
4. Review signal warrants for potential installation. Any proposed traffic signal should be
coordinated with the adjacent intersections in order to minimize congestion and queue
blockage of adjacent intersections.
5. Maintain the existing stop sign and associated stop line as close as is feasible to the edge
of Coggeshall Street in order to maximize intersection sight distance.
Safety Issue #2. Crosswalks and Curb Ramps
Observations:
Audit team members noted that the existing
bar style crosswalks are not high visibility for
drivers approaching on the uncontrolled
Coggeshall Street approaches. Team
members also noted that drivers on North
Front Street may confuse the crosswalk bars
with stop bars and think that the intersection is
an all-way stop-controlled intersection, which
could contribute to the angle crashes within
the intersection. Audit team members noted in
the field that the existing curb ramps do not
meet current ADA standards. No crashes
Figure 13 - Longitudinal crosswalk markings across
were reported that included a pedestrian;
Coggeshall Street.
however audit members noted that vehicles
frequently do not yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks.
Potential Enhancements:
1. Restripe existing crosswalks on Coggeshall Street with “Continental” or “ladder” style
crosswalks to enhance conspicuity and increase yielding behavior.
2. Install ADA compliant curb ramps on all four corners.
3. Consider installing R1-6 in-street pedestrian crosswalk signs on Coggeshall Street.
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Safety Issue #3. Signage
Observations:
Audit members indicated that the existing R11 STOP sign may not be conspicuous for
northbound drivers approaching the
intersection, which may contribute to the five
northbound rear-end and nine angle crashes at
the intersection. Team members also
indicated that street name signs are not
conspicuous.
Potential Enhancements:
1. Install a left side R1-1 STOP sign to
increase visibility and compliance for Figure 14 - Stop sign on the North Front Street
northbound approach.
northbound vehicles. This will
require installing a double yellow centerline for a minimum of 50 feet on the northbound
intersection approach to clarify the two-way traffic flow.
2. Install a W3-1 STOP AHEAD warning sign on North Front Street 100 feet south of
Coggeshall Street to warn drivers of the approaching intersection.
3. Install new street name signs in a more conspicuous location.
Safety Issue #4. Bicycle Accommodations
Observations:
Audit team members noted that bicycles have been observed traveling through the intersection,
including bicyclists approaching the intersection from the north against the flow of one-way
traffic on North Front Street. One crash involving a vehicle and a bicycle was reported at the
intersection.
Potential Enhancements:
1. Consider providing a contraflow bicycle lane and northbound shared lane markings on
North Front Street if the width permits, as the corridor is more comfortable for bicyclists
than the adjacent higher volume roadways.
2. Consider providing bicycle lanes on Coggeshall Street.
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Safety Issue #5. Corner Radii
Observations:
Audit team members observed that trucks
frequently use North Front Street to access
industrial land uses on the waterfront. The
curb radii at the intersection are insufficient to
accommodate large vehicles. Observations
indicated that the sidewalks are damaged by
repeated off-tracking by large vehicles turning
right to and from North Front Street. No
crashes were noted that appeared to involve
turning trucks, however they represent a safety
concern for adjacent pedestrians and roadway
users.
Figure 15 - Sidewalks are damaged due to large vehicles
tracking over the curb ramps.
Potential Enhancements:
1. Consider reconstructing the south corners to accommodate the appropriate design
vehicle.
Coggeshall Street/Belleville Avenue
Safety Issue #1. Intersection Geometry
Observations:
Audit members noted that the southbound
intersection approach with two shared
through/turn lanes may create weaving and
crashes as through drivers in the left lane
move right to bypass vehicles stopped waiting
to turn left. The additional through lane also
creates the need to merge south of the
intersection, where the right lane becomes a
parking lane. Team members also noted that
the eastbound left turn lane is directly aligned
with the through lane for vehicles approaching
the intersection, which may cause drivers to
enter the left turn lane unintentionally, which Figure 16 - Two southbound through lanes on Belleville
Avenue.
may contribute to the seven eastbound rearend crashes. Field observations indicated that heavy volumes of turning trucks have damaged the
sidewalk, pedestrian signal heads, and traffic signal foundations on the southeast corner.
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Potential Enhancements:
1. Consider reconfiguring the southbound approach to provide an exclusive left turn lane to
reduce weaving and eliminate the need to merge south of the intersection.
2. Provide channelizing pavement markings at the opening of the eastbound left turn lane to
transition eastbound drivers into the through lane.
3. Provide an additional left turn arrow and ONLY marking for the eastbound approach to
enhance conspicuity of the left turn lane for drivers.
Safety Issue #2. Signage
Observations:
Audit team members noted a lack of advance lane control signage on all four approaches to the
intersection. The lack of lane control signage may be a contributing factor to the sideswipe and
rear-end crashes reported at the intersection.
Potential Enhancements:
1. Install R3-8 advance lane control signage at all four approaches to the intersection
Safety Issue #3. Signal Phasing
Observations:
Audit team members noted that the northbound left-turn signal may create the potential for a
yellow-trap condition if it operates as a lagging phase. During the field visit, the left-turn signal
was not operational. This may have contributed to one crash involving a southbound left turning
vehicle and a northbound through vehicle.
Potential Enhancements:
1. Install a flashing yellow arrow for southbound traffic in order to eliminate a yellow-trap
situation if the signal provides a lagging northbound left-turn phase. Alternatively,
consider removing the northbound left-turn signal if capacity does not require it.
Safety Issue #4. Pedestrian Signals
Observations:
Audit team members noted that the pedestrian signals
do not include countdown indications and that the push
buttons do not provide accessible features. Team
members also noted that the exclusive pedestrian signal
phasing results in a long wait for a pedestrian crossing
signal, which may cause pedestrians to cross against the
signals. No crashes were reported involving pedestrians
at this location, however improved signals will improve
Figure 17 - Pedestrian signals do not provide
countdown timers or accessible pushbuttons.
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accessibility and safety for pedestrians.
Potential Enhancements:
1. Replace pedestrian signal heads with countdown indications.
2. Replace pedestrian push buttons with accessible push buttons.
3. Consider revising signal phasing to provide concurrent pedestrian signals.
Safety Issue #5. Sidewalks
Observations:
Audit team members noted that utility poles
and traffic signal equipment reduced the
effective width of the sidewalk below the
minimum required for ADA accessibility. No
pedestrian crashes were reported at this
location, however the inaccessible sidewalks
represent a safety hazard to wheelchair users,
who may be required to use the street to get
past the obstacles.
Potential Enhancements:
1. Relocate utility poles and/or signal
equipment as necessary in order to
provide accessible sidewalk facilities.
Figure 18 - Utility poles, signal equipment, and traffic
signs impact ADA accessibility of sidewalks.
Safety Issue #6. Intersection Sight Distance
Observations:
Audit team members noted that intersection
sight distance is restricted looking to the left
from the northbound and eastbound
approaches by the adjacent buildings, which
are located at the back of sidewalk. Drivers
attempting to turn right on red do not have
sufficient sight distance to make a decision
before turning.
Potential Enhancements:
1. Install R10-11 NO TURN ON RED
signs on the northbound and
eastbound approaches.
Figure 19 - Buildings obstruct sight distance for vehicles
turning right on red.
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Summary of Road Safety Audit
Table 2 lists each safety issue and the corresponding potential safety enhancements that were discussed at
the 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 2. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary
Location
Safety Issue
Inattention
Red Light Running
Corridor-wide
Congestion
Wrong-Way Bicycling
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Engage in educational campaign.
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Targeted enforcement.
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Targeted enforcement.
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
High
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Medium
Mid-term
Medium
New Bedford
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Safety Enhancement
Review signal clearance phases
Consider installing closed loop
coordination.
Adjust signal timing and phasing.
Install loop detectors.
Low
Short-term
Medium
New Bedford
Provide annual budget to maintain
signals and update timing
Medium
Short-Term
High
New Bedford
Engage in educational campaign.
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Provide dedicated bicycle facilities.
Medium
Long-term
High
New Bedford
Install shared lane markings
Medium
Mid-term
Medium
New Bedford
Low
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Install radar speed sign.
Medium
Mid-term
Low
New Bedford
Conduct targeted enforcement
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Install R3-8 Advance Intersection
Lane Control signs.
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
High
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Consider revising lane striping to
provide an exclusive left turn lane.
Medium
Mid-term
Low
New Bedford
Install R6-1 ONE-WAY signs
Add R2-1 SPEED LIMIT 30 signs.
Speed
Coggeshall Street/
Ashley Boulevard/Route 18 Lane Use
Southbound
Extend lane striping for the twolane section to the north.
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Signal Visibility
Replace traffic signal equipment
with mast-arm mounted signals.
High
Mid-term
High
New Bedford
On-Street Parking
Install R7-1 NO PARKING signs.
Low
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
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Table 2 (continued). Potential Safety Enhancement Summary
Location
Safety Issue
Pedestrian Signals and
Ramps
Signage
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Install pedestrian signals.
High
Mid-term
Medium
New Bedford
Provide an exclusive pedestrian
phase.
High
Mid-term
Low
New Bedford
Install ADA complaint curb ramps.
Medium
Mid-term
Medium
New Bedford
Install R5-1 DO NOT ENTER sign.
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Install R3-1/2 turn restriction signs.
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Install R3-1 & R6-1 signs at side
streets.
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Low
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Install new street name signs.
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Perform a capacity analysis to
determine if the roadway needs to
be widened.
Medium
Long-term
High
New Bedford
Install or repair loop detectors.
Low
Short-term
Medium
New Bedford
Reconstruct northwest corner to
increase curb radii.
Low
Mid-term
Medium
New Bedford
Provide centerline extension
markings.
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Widen to improve alignment.
Medium
Long-term
High
New Bedford
Restrict on-street parking.
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Remove or relocate off-street
parking space.
Medium
Short-term
Low
Private/
New Bedford
Adjust business signage from sight
lines.
Medium
Short-term
Low
Private/
New Bedford
High
Long-term
High
New Bedford
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Remove W11-2 Pedestrian
warning sign.
Coggeshall Street/
Ashley Boulevard/Route 18
Southbound (cont)
Congestion
Intersection Geometry
Coggeshall Street/
North Front Street
Safety
Payoff
Safety Enhancement
Intersection Sight
Distance
Review signal warrants for
potential installation.
Maintain stop sign and stop line as
close to intersection as possible
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Table 2 (continued). Potential Safety Enhancement Summary
Location
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Restripe crosswalks with high
visibility markings.
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Install ADA compliant ramps.
Low
Mid-term
Medium
New Bedford
Install R1-6 in-street pedestrian
sign
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Install left side R1-1 STOP sign
and associated pavement
markings.
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Install W3-1 STOP AHEAD sign.
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Low
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Install contraflow bicycle lane on
North Front Street.
Medium
Mid-term
Medium
New Bedford
Install bicycle lanes on Coggeshall
Street.
Medium
Mid-term
Medium
New Bedford
Reconstruct south corners to
provide larger curb radii.
Medium
Mid-term
Medium
New Bedford
Consider reconfiguring the
southbound lane assignments.
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Provide channelizing markings for
the EB approach lane.
Low
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Provide additional left turn
markings for the EB left turn lane
Low
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Signage
Install R3-8 Advance Intersection
Lane Control signs.
Medium
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Signal Phasing
Consider installing flashing yellow
arrow.
High
Short-term
Medium
New Bedford
Safety Issue
Crosswalks and Ramps
Coggeshall Street/
North Front Street (cont)
Signage
Safety Enhancement
Install street name signs.
Bicycle
Accommodations
Corner Radii
Intersection Geometry
Coggeshall Street/
Belleville Avenue
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Table 2 (continued). Potential Safety Enhancement Summary
Location
Safety Issue
Pedestrian Signals
Coggeshall Street/
Belleville Avenue (cont)
Safety
Payoff
Time
Frame
Cost
Responsible
Agency
Replace pedestrian heads with
countdown indications.
Medium
Mid-term
Low
New Bedford
Replace push buttons with
accessible push buttons.
Medium
Mid-term
Medium
New Bedford
High
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
Safety Enhancement
Provide concurrent pedestrian
phase.
Sidewalks
Relocate utility poles and/or signal
equipment
Medium
Mid-term
Medium
New Bedford
Intersection Sight
Distance
Install R10-11 NO TURN ON RED
signs
High
Short-term
Low
New Bedford
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Appendix A. RSA Meeting Agenda
Road Safety Audit
New Bedford, MA
Coggeshall St at Ashley Blvd, N. Front St and Belleville Ave
Meeting Location: Department of Public Infrastructure
1105 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford, MA
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Type of meeting:
High Crash Locations – Road Safety Audit
Attendees:
Invited Participants to Comprise a Multidisciplinary Team
Please bring:
Thoughts and Enthusiasm!!
9:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions
9:15 AM
Discussion of Safety Issues
• Crash history, Speed Regulations – provided in advance
• Existing Geometries and Conditions
10:00 AM
Site Visit
• Drive to the intersections of Coggeshall St at Ashley Blvd, N. Front St and
Belleville Ave
• As a group, identify areas for improvement
11:00 AM
Discussion of Potential Improvements
• Discuss observations and finalize safety issue areas
• Discuss potential improvements and finalize recommendations
12:00 PM
Adjourn for the Day – but the RSA has not ended
Instructions for Participants:
• Before attending the RSA on September 17th, participants are encouraged to
drive/walk through the intersection and complete/consider elements on the RSA
Prompt List with a focus on safety.
• All participants will be actively involved in the process throughout. Participants
are encouraged to come with thoughts and ideas, but are reminded that the
synergy that develops and respect for others’ opinions are key elements to the
success of the overall RSA process.
• After the RSA meeting, participants will be asked to comment and respond to the
document materials to assure it is reflective of the RSA completed by the
multidisciplinary team.
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Appendix B. RSA Audit Team Contact List
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Audit Team Members Agency/Affiliation
Ronald Labelle
Manuel Silva
Zeb Arruda
New Bedford Department of Public
Infrastructure
New Bedford Department of Public
Infrastructure
New Bedford Department of Public
Infrastructure
Email Address
ronaldl@newbedford-ma.gov
Manuel.silva@newbedford-ma.gov
Zeb.arruda@newbedford-ma.gov
Sgt. Michael Martin
New Bedford Police Department
Michael.martin@newbedford-ma.gov
Jill Maclean
New Bedford Planning Department
Jill.maclean@newbedford-ma.gov
Jim Hadfield
Southeastern Regional Planning (SRPEDD)
jhadfield@srpedd.org
Lisa Estrela-Pedro
Southeastern Regional Planning (SRPEDD)
lestrela@srpedd.org
Lisa Schletzbaum
MassDOT Highway Division Safety Section
Lisa.schletzbaum@state.ma.us
Corey O’Connor
MassDOT Highway Division Safety Section
Corey.oconnor@state.ma.us
Michelle Deng
MassDOT Highway Division Safety Section
Michelle.deng@state.ma.us
Richard Madsen
MassDOT District 5
Richard.madsen@dot.state.ma.us
Pamela Haznar
MassDOT District 5
Pamela.haznar@state.ma.us
Robert Gregory
MassDOT District 5
Robert.gregory@state.ma.us
Barbara Lachance
MassDOT District 5
Barbara.lachance@dot.state.ma.us
Lisa Sherman
CDM Smith
shermanld@cdmsmith.com
Joe Bambara
CDM Smith
bambaraj@cdmsmith.com
Shana Gare
CDM Smith
garesm@cdmsmith.com
Patrick Baxter
Toole Design Group
pbaxter@tooledesign.com
Shannon Brown
Toole Design Group
sbrown@tooledesign.com
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Appendix C. Detailed Crash Data
9/15/2014
Collision Diagram - Coggeshall Street at Ashley Blvd
5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
21, 22, 25, 28, 31, 32
2
Ashley Blvd (one-way SB)
20, 24, 26, 29
Coggeshall Street
8, 9, 11, 30
4, 10, 19, 23, 27
17
1, 18
3
NORTH
NOT TO SCALE
Route 18 SB
CRASH TYPE
INJURY
1 = Property Damage Only
5 = Injury
10 = Fatality
ROAD SURFACE (R/S)
1 = Dry
2 = Wet
3 = Snowy
4 = Icy
5 = Unknown
1 of 9
LIGHT CONDITIONS (L/C)
1 = Daylight
2 = Dawn or Dusk
3 = Darkness - Road Lighted
4 = Darkness - Road Unlighted
5 = Unknown
Collision Diagram-Coggeshall Street at Ashley Blvd
#
DATE
TIME
INJURY
COLLISION MANNER
Citation
Notes
Driver Behavior
1
3/12/11
0:16
1
rear end
-
2
7/17/11
2:55
1
sideswipe
-
Operating vehicle in erratic, reckless, careless,
negligent or aggressive manner
Failure to keep in proper lane or running off
road
3 10/16/11
4
1/26/12
5
2/29/12
6
5/1/12
7 NOT USED
8
7/7/12
13:37
11:30
12:10
20:17
1
1
1
1
sideswipe
angle
angle
angle
-
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road markings
No Improper Driving
Made improper turn
Made improper turn
19:41
5
angle
-
Other Improper Action
9
7/20/12
15:41
1
angle
Failure to stop for a red
light accident resulting
10
11
9/10/12
10/28/12
21:14
1:10
5
1
angle
angle
-
12
13
12/31/12
2/3/13
13:01
10:15
1
1
angle
angle
14
2/19/13
17:58
5
angle
15
16
7/26/13
8/14/13
15:51
7:50
5
1
angle
angle
Inattention
Failed to yield right
of way
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road markings
Unknown
Failed to yield right
Inattention
of way
Made improper turn
Failure to keep in
proper lane or
issued, cause unknown
Made improper turn
running off road
Driving without a license
-
Inattention
Inattention
Swerving or avoiding due to wind, slippery
surface, vehicle, object, non-motorist in
roadway, etc...
Fatigued/asleep
17
18
10/1/13
12/3/13
6:51
10:50
1
5
single vehicle
rear end
-
19
20
12/7/13
12/16/13
17:28
13:14
5
1
angle
rear end
-
2 of 2
Failed to yield right of way
Inattention
Inattention
Hit and run
Collision Diagram-Coggeshall Street at Ashley Blvd
#
21
22
DATE
5/1/12
3/30/11
TIME
20:17
16:10
23
5/14/11
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
INJURY
1
5
COLLISION MANNER
angle
angle
1:05
1
angle
5/19/11
12/4/11
4/17/12
4/30/12
6/3/12
16:49
11:34
11:19
18:35
17:58
1
1
1
1
5
rear end
angle
rear end
angle
angle
10/30/12
9/29/12
1/15/13
7/25/13
19:40
17:44
9:00
0:00
5
5
1
5
rear end
angle
angle
angle
Citation
-
Driver Behavior
Made improper turn
Made improper turn
Red light violation
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road markings
Suspended driver's
license
Other Improper Action
Made improper turn
Inattention
Inattention
Made improper turn
Leaving scene of an
accident and unlicensed
operator
Unknown
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road markings
Made improper turn
Made improper turn
2 of 2
Notes
Hit and run
hit and run
hit and run
rollover
9/15/2014
Collision Diagram - Coggeshall Street at North Front Street
North Front Street (one-way NB)
Coggeshall Street
9
Coggeshall Street
10
3
2, 7, 18, 20
11
6
4, 14
1, 5, 13, 17, 21
North Front Street
8, 12,
15, 16, 19
NORTH
NOT TO SCALE
CRASH TYPE
INJURY
1 = Property Damage Only
5 = Injury
10 = Fatality
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
*Indicates Alcohol Involvement
4 of 9
WEATHER CONDITIONS (W/C)
1 = Clear
2 = Foggy
3 = Cloudy
4 = Rain
5 = Snow
6 = Sleet
7 = Unknown
Collision Diagram-Coggeshall at North Front Street
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
DATE
3/14/11
6/1/11
6/11/11
8/31/11
9/7/11
10/12/11
10/23/11
12/8/11
7/1/12
8/26/12
11/26/12
12/4/12
3/27/13
4/23/13
5/25/13
6/12/13
7/21/13
10/15/13
12/4/12
7/22/11
3/22/12
TIME
15:58
15:15
16:02
15:43
10:53
16:09
17:25
17:21
1:55
13:22
20:15
9:27
15:41
12:25
16:51
19:00
14:12
13:14
9:27
10:17
17:05
INJURY
1
5
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
5
1
1
5
1
5
1
1
1
1
1
COLLISION MANNER
angle
angle
single vehicle
rear end
angle
angle
angle
rear end
angle
sideswipe
vehicle vs. bicycle
rear end
angle
rear end
rear end
rear end
angle
angle
rear end
angle
angle
Citation
citation issued, cause unknown
citation issued, cause unknown
citation issued, cause unknown
citation issued, revoked license
-
2 of 2
Driver Behavior
No Improper Driving
Inattention
Inattention
Fatigued/asleep
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road markings
Made improper turn
Unknown
No Improper Driving
Wrong side or wrong way
Failed to yield right of way
Inattention
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road markings
Inattention
Unknown
Inattention
No Improper Driving
Inattention
Inattention
No Improper Driving
No Improper Driving
Inattention
Unknown
Comments
hit and run
hit and run
hit and run
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Collision Diagram - Coggeshall Street at Belleville Avenue
Belleville Avenue
7 14, 21
23
Coggeshall Street
Coggeshall Street
6, 11, 12, 24, 27
1, 4, 8, 19
9
22, 25, 29
2
3, 13
5, 10, 15, 17, 18, 20, 26
28
Belleville Avenue
16
NORTH
NOT TO SCALE
CRASH TYPE
INJURY
1 = Property Damage Only
5 = Injury
10 = Fatality
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
6 of 9
WEATHER CONDITIONS (W/C)
1 = Clear
2 = Foggy
3 = Cloudy
4 = Rain
5 = Snow
6 = Sleet
7 = Unknown
Collision Diagram-Coggeshall Street at Belleville Avenue
#
COLLISION MANNER
Citation
1
2
3
4
4/23/11
5/17/11
6/6/11
10/13/11
9:55
6:01
21:54
12:59
1
1
5
5
rear end
angle
angle
rear end
-
-
Driver reckless,
Behaviorcareless, negligent or
Operating vehicle in erratic,
aggressive manner
Made improper turn
Unknown
Inattention
5
6
7
8
9
10
3/22/12
5/2/12
6/24/12
7/17/12
10/7/12
11/7/12
15:23
14:56
11:55
9:56
17:34
7:12
1
5
1
5
1
1
rear end
angle
sideswipe
rear end
sideswipe
rear end
-
Other Improper Action
Inattention
Unknown
Inattention
No Improper Driving
Over-correcting/Over-steering
Hit and run
11
11/7/12
18:05
1
angle
-
No Improper Driving
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
11/16/12
12/8/12
1/18/13
9/3/13
9/12/13
12/12/13
12/20/13
1/13/02
10/17/11
6/1/12
10/25/12
11/3/12
8:31
18:32
7:02
6:22
11:16
12:08
11:13
16:16
12:02
15:07
5:52
0:57
1
1
1
1
1
5
5
1
5
1
1
1
angle
angle
rear end
rear end
rear end
rear end
rear end
-
No Improper Driving
Other Improper Action
No Improper Driving
Inattention
Inattention
Inattention
Unknown
Inattention
Inattention
Operating vehicle in erratic,
reckless, careless, negligent or
aggressive manner
Unknown
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road markings
hydroplane
flashing
red/yellow
light
DATE
TIME
INJURY
rear end
rear end
rear end
angle
angle
24
11/11/12
7:29
5
angle
-
Driving too fast for conditions
25
4/16/13
7:31
1
angle
Other Improper Action
26
27
28
29
1/29/11
1/7/12
12/8/12
7/16/13
7:10
22:04
18:32
19:15
1
1
1
1
rear end
angle
angle
angle
citation
issued
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2 of 2
No Improper Driving
Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road markings
Other Improper Action
Other Improper Action
Notes
icy road
flashing
red/yellow
light
pulled into
intersection
to let
emergency
vehicle pass
icy road
ran red light
Hit and run