ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
County Street (Route 140) at Mozzone Boulevard
City of Taunton
February 2014
Prepared for:
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Prepared by:
Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates
38 Chauncy Street
Boston, MA 02111
Road Safety Audit
County Street (Route 140) at Mozzone Boulevard
Prepared by Howard/Stein-Hudson Associates, Inc.
Table of Contents
Background ................................................................................................................................. 2
Project Data ................................................................................................................................. 2
Project Location Description ..................................................................................................... 5
Road Safety Audit Observations and Potential Enhancements ............................................. 7
Safety Issue #1. Traffic Signal ............................................................................................................ 8
Safety Issue #2. Intersection and Approach Geometry ..................................................................... 10
Safety Issue #3. Signage and Pavement Markings ............................................................................ 12
Safety Issue #4. Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations ............................................................... 13
Recommendations ..................................................................................................................... 14
List of Appendices
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Appendix C.
RSA Meeting Agenda
RSA Audit Team Contact List
Detailed Crash Data
List of Figures
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
Locus Map .............................................................................................................................. 3
County Street (Route 140) at Mozzone Boulevard ................................................................ 6
List of Tables
Table 1.
Table 2.
Participating Audit Team Members ....................................................................................... 4
Summary of Potential Safety Enhancements ....................................................................... 15
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Background
The intersection of County Street (Route 140)/Mozzone Boulevard in Taunton, Massachusetts, was listed
as a High Crash Location within the Southeast Regional Planning and Economic Development District
(SRPEDD). The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has determined that Highway
Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding would be allowed for reconstruction of the intersection if a
Road Safety Audit (RSA) were conducted and a proposed design incorporated the safety improvements
identified in the RSA. The intersection was identified as one of 19 signalized High Crash Locations that
would receive funding for signal improvements as part of the Way Forward program.
Two projects are currently in the MassDOT design phase that will impact the intersection of County
Street (Route 140)/Mozzone Boulevard. MassDOT Project #606729 will widen County Street at the
railroad crossing approximately 650 feet south of Mozzone Boulevard to eliminate an existing bottleneck
at the crossing. This project is on the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) for construction beginning
in spring 2015. A project that will resurface the length of County Street (MassDOT Project # 605171) is
currently ongoing, and is expected to be completed by the spring of 2015.
In general, an RSA is intended to identify potential safety improvements that can be evaluated and
included as part of the design process for a future reconstruction project. The short-term, low-cost
potential improvements could be considered by the responsible agency for immediate implementation
prior to reconstruction, as appropriate. The RSA study area is illustrated in Figure 1.
Project Data
The audit team conducted an RSA for the intersection of County Street (Route 140)/Mozzone Boulevard
on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. The RSA agenda appears in Appendix A. Table 1 lists the audit
team members and their affiliations. Appendix B provides contact information for all team members.
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Figure 1.
Locus Map
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Table 1. Participating Audit Team Members
Audit Team Member
Chris Williams
Tim Bradshaw
Mark Slusarz
Lisa Estrela-Pedro
Jim Hadfield
Dan Reutzel
Chris Trudel
Edward Feeney
Tom Rebello
Craig Roberts
Lisa Schletzbaum
Corey O’Connor
Keri Pyke
Mike Tremblay
Agency/Affiliation
City of Taunton Police Department
City of Taunton Fire Department
City of Taunton
SRPEDD
SRPEDD
MassDOT District 5 Highway Division
MassDOT District 5 Projects
MassDOT District 5 Traffic
MassDOT District 5 Traffic
MassDOT Highway Division Safety Section
MassDOT Highway Division Safety Section
MassDOT, Highway Division Safety Section
Howard/Stein-Hudson (HSH)
Howard/Stein-Hudson (HSH)
Prior to the RSA, in order to begin assessing possible safety issues, the audit team reviewed collision
diagrams and a crash detail summary for the intersection of County Street (Route 140)/Mozzone
Boulevard. From 2009-2012, 18 crashes were reported at the intersection. Of these crashes, 10 (or 56%)
were rear-end crashes, four (21%) were angle crashes, two (11%) single-vehicle crashes, one (6%) was a
head-on crash, and one (6%) was a sideswipe crash. Of the 18 crashes, 10 (56%) occurred during
daylight hours, 14 (78%) occurred during clear weather, and 16 (89%) occurred on dry pavement. Forty
percent of motorists involved in crashes were between the ages of 15-29, possibly due to the nearby
Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School and retail destinations. Of the 18 crashes, five (28%)
resulted in personal injury.
Public safety officials attending the RSA stated that the actual number of crashes at the intersection is
likely higher than the 18 reported due to technical issues with crash submission to the Registry of Motor
Vehicles and discrepancies with the location of several crashes. It was also stated that a significant
number of low-severity crashes occur, where operator’s reports are filed but no police record is created.
Appendix C provides the detailed crash data for the intersection.
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Project Location Description
The RSA focused on the intersection of County Street (Route 140)/Mozzone Boulevard in the City of
Taunton, as shown in the aerial image in Figure 2.
County Street (Route 140)/Mozzone Boulevard is a signalized intersection with three approaches. The
Mozzone Boulevard eastbound approach consists of a left-turn lane and a right-turn lane. The County
Street (Route 140) northbound and southbound approaches each consist of two general purpose travel
lanes with no lane designations. There are no sidewalks or crosswalks provided at the intersection, and
the provided shoulders are too narrow to be considered an adequate bicycle accommodation.
The County Street northbound approach is provided with a short protected left-turn phase at the beginning
of the cycle; however, on the day of the audit, team members reported that this left-turn phase was
sometimes not called. Left turns are permissive after this short protected phase. If and when this phase is
provided, the Mozzone Boulevard eastbound right-turn movement receives an overlap phase.
This intersection is the junction of the following roadways, which are categorized according to MassDOT
Office of Transportation Planning functional classifications:
Mozzone Boulevard is a local roadway and falls under the jurisdiction of the City of Taunton. Mozzone
Boulevard runs northeast-southwest between the Route 24 Water Protection Facility to the southwest and
County Street at the study area intersection to the northeast. Mozzone Boulevard consists of one travel
lane in each direction. Sidewalks are not provided along the roadway.
County Street (Route 140) is classified as an urban minor arterial within the study area, and falls under
MassDOT’s jurisdiction. County Street runs northwest-southeast, originating from Route 12 in
Winchendon to the northwest and terminating at Route 6 in Fall River to the southeast. Within the study
area, County Street consists of two travel lanes in each direction; however, at a railroad crossing
approximately 650 feet southeast of the intersection, County Street narrows to one lane in each direction
before for a brief distance before widening to two lanes in each direction southeast of the crossing.
Pedestrian and bicycle accommodations are not provided on County Street in the study area. The speed
limit on County Street within the study area is 40 mph.
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Figure 2. County Street (Route 140) at Mozzone Boulevard
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Road Safety Audit Observations and
Potential Enhancements
Based on discussions on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, the RSA team determined that the intersection
of County Street (Route 140)/Mozzone Boulevard has the following issues that affect safety:
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4.
Traffic signal;
Intersection and approach geometry;
Signage and pavement markings; and
Pedestrian and bicycle accommodations.
The following sections describe in more detail the safety issues and enhancements determined during the
RSA. Several of these issues require further study and engineering judgment to determine the feasibility
of implementing enhancements to address them.
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Safety Issue #1. Traffic Signal
Observations:
Nine of the 18 crashes that occurred at the
intersection were rear-end crashes between County
Street northbound vehicles. County Street consists
of two lanes in each direction, with no dedicated
turning lanes. Rear-end crashes may occur when a
County Street vehicle unexpectedly slows or stops
to take a left onto Mozzone Boulevard.
The County Street northbound approach receives a
brief advance protected left-turn phase before
County Street southbound vehicles receive a green
County Street northbound vehicles
receive a leading protected left-turn
light. However, this protected phase was not
phase.
functioning properly during the RSA and was not
provided in every signal cycle. Motorists wishing
to turn left onto Mozzone Boulevard without the green arrow must wait for a gap in two lanes of
County Street southbound traffic. Three angle crashes occurred between County Street
southbound through vehicles and County Street northbound vehicles turning left onto Mozzone
Boulevard.
Rear-end crashes may occur when a southbound motorist sees opposing traffic moving and
assumes the southbound signal has turned green as well. One rear-end crash occurred between
County Street southbound vehicles.
RSA team members noted that there is currently no preemption between the signal at County
Street/Mozzone Boulevard and the railroad crossing southeast of the intersection. However, the
signal is coordinated with the signal at County Street/Route 24 off-ramp.
Rear-end crashes may also occur if the clearance interval at a signal is too short. RSA team
members stated that clearance intervals appear to be adequate.
Eight of the 18 crashes at the intersection occurred at night. RSA team members stated that the
intersection has sufficient lighting. Backplates are installed on the signal heads; however, they
are not retroreflective.
During the RSA, team members observed a vehicle stopped at the stop line in the Mozzone
Boulevard eastbound left-turn lane. Mozzone Boulevard eastbound did not receive a green
indication for several minutes, and only received a green indication when another vehicle
approached the intersection in the right-turn lane. This issue did not occur again during the RSA.
RSA team members noted that power lines partially obstruct the Mozzone Boulevard eastbound
signal indications.
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Enhancements:
1. Confirm that clearance intervals are sufficient at the intersection, which could reduce the
occurrence of rear-end crashes.
2. Install retroreflective backplates on signal indications to increase visibility of the signals.
3. As part of long-term planning efforts, provide preemption between the railroad crossing
southeast of the intersection and the intersection.
4. Verify that the vehicle detection for the Mozzone Boulevard eastbound approach and the
County Street northbound approach is fully functional and covers the appropriate width
of the roadway.
5. As part of long-term reconstruction efforts, place signal indications so that they are not
obscured by power lines.
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Safety Issue #2. Intersection and Approach Geometry
Observations:
County Street generally has two travel lanes in each
direction; however, the cross-section narrows to one
wide travel lane in each direction at the railroad
crossing approximately 650 feet southeast of
Mozzone Boulevard before widening to two lanes in
each direction southeast of the railroad crossing.
RSA team members reported that the lane drop
impacts motorist behavior at the intersection.
County Street northbound vehicles approaching the
intersection tend to accelerate as the roadway
County Street southbound narrows
transitions to two travel lanes, which may lead to
from two lanes to one downstream of
higher speeds and rear-end crashes at the
the intersection.
intersection. County Street southbound vehicles may
travel through the intersection at excessive speeds in
order to pass other vehicles before the lane drop approaching the railroad crossing. RSA team
members also noted that vehicles sometimes form two lanes in the vicinity of the railroad
crossing.
There is no exclusive left-turn lane provided on County Street northbound. County Street leftturning vehicles must wait for a gap in two lanes of County Street southbound traffic while
stopped in a general purpose travel lane, which may cause rear-end crashes as through vehicles
may not expect a vehicle to be stopped. The lack of a dedicated left-turn lane may also contribute
to angle crashes, as left-turning motorists may accept a smaller gap in opposing traffic if they
perceive pressure from vehicles waiting behind them.
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Enhancements:
1. Evaluate the safety benefits of providing an exclusive left-turn lane on the County Street
northbound approach by designating the existing general purpose inside lane as an
exclusive left-turn lane to reduce the number of rear-end crashes at the intersection.
Consider impacts to intersection operations and storage length of the remaining through
lane, particularly in regards to the railroad crossing southeast of the intersection.
Consider potential new traffic at the intersection as a result of potential development.
2. As part of long-term reconstruction efforts, consider widening the roadway to provide an
exclusive left-turn lane on the County Street northbound approach while maintaining two
northbound through lanes.
3. Relieve the bottleneck southeast of the intersection by widening the roadway to a
consistent 4-lane cross-section in the vicinity of the railroad crossing.
4. If an exclusive left-turn lane is provided, install flashing yellow arrow functionality for
the County Street northbound left-turn signal. Studies have shown that a flashing yellow
arrow during a left-turn permissive phase can reduce the number of left-turn angle
crashes.
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Safety Issue #3. Signage and Pavement Markings
Observations:
There is no lane designation signage approaching the
intersection to indicate to motorists that the travel lanes
are general purpose lanes. Motorists using the inside
travel lane on County Street northbound may not expect
a vehicle to be stopped in the lane waiting to turn left.
Street name signage, while provided, is not immediately
visible to motorists, particularly on the County Street
southbound approach to the intersection.
RSA team members noted that large private signage
Signs along the sides of County
along the side of County Street may be located in the
Street may be located within the
State Highway Layout.
State Highway Layout (SHLO). This sign clutter
diverts motorist attention from the roadway and can
block visibility to the west of the intersection, which may cause County Street southbound
vehicles to not see Mozzone Boulevard eastbound vehicles turning right on a red.
RSA team members noted that pavement markings on Mozzone Boulevard, including lane lines,
center lines, and diagrammatic lane use markings, are generally in fair or poor condition. There
is no stop bar provided on the Mozzone Boulevard eastbound approach.
Enhancements:
1. Place lane designation signage along County Street indicating that the inside lane on the
County Street northbound approach is a shared left-turn/through lane. Place similar
signage along the County Street southbound approach indicating the outside lane is a
shared through/right-turn lane.
2. Place street name signage on mast arm shafts to increase visibility.
3. Provide advance signage along County Road reading “Mozzone Boulevard Next Signal”
to increase awareness of the intersection and aid wayfinding.
4. Remove signs if they are in the SHLO to improve motorist attentiveness and visibility on
County Street.
5. Provide a stop bar on Mozzone Boulevard.
6. Restripe pavement markings on Mozzone Boulevard where necessary.
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Safety Issue #4. Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations
Observations:
There are no pedestrian accommodations at or
near the intersection. RSA team members stated
that pedestrian traffic is very limited. On the day
of the audit, a pedestrian was seen walking in the
road on County Street southbound and Mozzone
Boulevard eastbound because of snow cover on
the edge of the roadway.
There are also no dedicated bicycle
accommodations at or near the intersection.
Shoulders are provided on County Street;
Sidewalks, crosswalks, pedestrian signals,
however, they are not wide enough to be
and bicycle accommodations are not
considered a bicycle accommodation. The
provided at the intersection.
intersection has markings to indicate to bicyclists
the correct place to wait at a red light to get a green indication.
Enhancements:
1. As part of long-term reconstruction efforts, provide sidewalks along one or both sides of
County Street. Provide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant crossings at
intersections such as across Mozzone Boulevard.
2. Provide bicycle accommodations, such as a shoulder of 4 feet or wider, along County
Street to allow bicyclists to ride separate from traffic.
3. Place “Pedestrians and Bicycles Restricted” signage between Industrial Drive and the
Route 24 southbound on-ramp to alert pedestrians and bicyclists that Route 140 is
restricted to vehicles only south of Route 24.
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Recommendations
Based on its review of data, on-site field observations and group discussion, the RSA team identified
the following possible enhancements that could improve safety at the intersection of County Street
(Route 140)/Mozzone Boulevard. Further study and design work will need to be conducted to
determine the feasibility of making some of the improvements.
Table 2 summarizes the safety issues, possible enhancements, estimated safety payoff, time frame,
cost, and responsibility. Safety payoff estimates are based on engineering judgment and are
categorized as low, medium, and high. The time frame is categorized as short-term (<1 year), mid­
term (1 to 3 years), or long-term (typically >3 years). Long-term improvements are typically
considered to be substantial improvements with an expected time frame for implementation greater
than 3 years. The costs are categorized as low (<$10,000), medium ($10,001 to $50,000), or high
(>$50,000).
Short-term enhancements include, but are not limited to:
Install retroreflective backplates on signal indications;
Provide lane use signage;
Provide street name signage;
Remove unnecessary signs from the SHLO; and
Restripe pavement markings on Mozzone Boulevard.
To enhance the safety of the corridor, the long-term enhancements are to:
Remove the bottleneck on County Street at the railroad crossing by providing four travel lanes;
Provide a dedicated left-turn lane on County Street northbound;
Install a sidewalk along County Street; and
Provide a shoulder for bicyclist use on County Street.
The RSA is intended to identify potential safety improvements that can be evaluated and included as
part of the design process for a reconstruction project. The short-term, low-cost potential
improvements could be considered by the responsible agency for immediate implementation, as
appropriate.
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Table 2. Summary of Potential Safety Enhancements
Safety Issue
Traffic Signal
Intersection and
Approach
Geometry
Safety Enhancement
Confirm that clearance intervals are sufficient at the intersection,
which could reduce the occurrence of rear-end crashes.
Install retroreflective backplates on signal indications to increase
visibility of the signals.
As part of long-term planning efforts, provide preemption between
the railroad crossing southeast of the intersection and the
intersection.
Verify that the vehicle detection for the Mozzone Boulevard
eastbound approach and the County Street northbound approach
is fully functional and covers the appropriate width of the
roadway.
As part of long-term reconstruction efforts, place signal
indications so that they are not obscured by power lines.
Evaluate the safety benefits of providing an exclusive left-turn
lane on the County Street northbound approach by designating
the existing general purpose inside lane as an exclusive left-turn
lane to reduce the number of rear-end crashes at the intersection.
Consider impacts to intersection operations and storage length of
the remaining through lane, particularly in regards to the railroad
crossing southeast of the intersection. Consider potential new
traffic at the intersection as a result of potential development.
As part of long-term reconstruction efforts, consider widening the
roadway to provide an exclusive left-turn lane on the County
Street northbound approach while maintaining two northbound
through lanes.
Relieve the bottleneck southeast of the intersection by widening
the roadway to a consistent 4-lane cross-section in the vicinity of
the railroad crossing.
If an exclusive left-turn lane is provided, install flashing yellow
arrow functionality for the County Street northbound left-turn
signal. Studies have shown that a flashing yellow arrow during a
left-turn permissive phase can reduce the number of left-turn
angle crashes.
Safety
Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Responsible Party
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Long-term
Medium
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Long-term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Long-term
High
MassDOT
High
Long-term
High
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
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Table 2. Summary of Potential Safety Enhancements (continued)
Safety Issue
Signage and
Pavement
Markings
Intersection
Control and
Geometry
Safety Enhancement
Place lane designation signage along County Street
indicating that the inside lane on the County Street
northbound approach is a shared left-turn/through lane.
Place similar signage along the County Street southbound
approach indicating the outside lane is a shared
through/right-turn lane.
Place street name signage on mast arm shafts to increase
visibility.
Provide advance signage along County Road reading
“Mozzone Boulevard Next Signal” to increase awareness of
the intersection and aid wayfinding.
Remove signs if they are in the SHLO to improve motorist
attentiveness and visibility on County Street.
Provide a stop bar on Mozzone Boulevard.
Restripe pavement markings on Mozzone Boulevard where
necessary.
As part of long-term reconstruction efforts, provide sidewalks
along one or both sides of County Street. Provide Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant crossings at
intersections such as across Mozzone Boulevard.
Provide bicycle accommodations, such as a shoulder of 4
feet or wider, along County Street to allow bicyclists to ride
separate from traffic.
Place “Pedestrians and Bicycles Restricted” signage between
Industrial Drive and the Route 24 southbound on-ramp to
alert pedestrians and bicyclists that Route 140 is restricted to
vehicles only south of Route 24.
Safety
Payoff
Time Frame
Cost
Responsible Party
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
Medium
Long-term
High
MassDOT
Medium
Long-term
Medium
MassDOT
Low
Short-term
Low
MassDOT
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Appendix A. RSA Meeting Agenda
Road Safety Audit
Taunton, MA
Country Street (Route 140) at Mozzone Blvd.
Meeting Location: MassDOT District 5 Offices
1000 County St. Taunton, MA
Wednesday, February 19th, 2014
10:00 AM – 12:00 noon
Type of meeting:
High Crash Location – Road Safety Audit
Attendees:
Invited Participants to Comprise a Multidisciplinary Team
Please bring:
Thoughts and Enthusiasm!!
10:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions
10:15 AM
Discussion of Safety Issues
• Crash history, Speed Regulations – provided in advance
• Existing Geometries and Conditions
11:00 AM
Site Visit
• Drive/walk to the intersections of Country Street (Rt. 140) and Mozzone Blvd.
• As a group, identify areas for improvement
11:30 AM
Discussion of Potential Improvements
• Discuss observations and finalize safety issue areas
• Discuss potential improvements and finalize recommendations
12:00 noon
Adjourn for the Day – but the RSA has not ended
Instructions for Participants:
• Before attending the RSA on February 19th, 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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Participating Audit Team Members
Date:
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Location: MassDOT District 5 Offices, 1000 County Street, Taunton, MA
Audit Team Members
Agency/Affiliation
E-mail Address
Phone Number
Chris Williams
City of Taunton Police
cwilliams@tauntonpd.com
508-922-5774
Tim Bradshaw
City of Taunton Fire
tbradshaw@tauntonfd.com
508-821-1452
Mark Slusarz
City of Taunton
coteng@tmlp.net
508-821-1027
Lisa Estrela-Pedro
SRPEDD
lestrela@srpedd.org
508-824-1367
Jim Hadfield
SRPEDD
jhadfield@srpedd.org
508-824-1367
Dan Reutzel
MassDOT District 5 Highway Division
Daniel.reutzel@state.ma.us
508-884-4245
Chris Trudel
MassDOT District 5 Projects
Christopher.trudel@dot.state.ma.us
508-884-6252
Edward Feeney
MassDOT District 5 Traffic
Edward.feeney@state.ma.us
508-884-4242
Tom Rebello
MassDOT District 5 Traffic
Thomas.rebello@state.ma.us
508-884-4247
Craig Roberts
MassDOT Highway Division Safety Section
craig.roberts@state.ma.us
Lisa Schletzbaum
MassDOT Highway Division Safety Section
lschletzbaum@state.ua.us
857-368-9634
Corey O’Connor
MassDOT, Highway Division Safety Section
corey.oconnor@state.ma.us
857-368-9638
Keri Pyke
Howard/Stein-Hudson (HSH)
kpyke@hshassoc.com
617-348-3301
Mike Tremblay
Howard/Stein-Hudson (HSH)
mtremblay@hshassoc.com
617-348-3347
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Appendix C. Detailed Crash Data
Crash Data Summary Table
Country Street (Route 140) at Mozzone Blvd., Taunton, MA
2009-2012
Crash
Date
Crash Day
m/d/y
Time of Day
1
5/9/09
Saturday
8:35 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
No Improper Driving
2
5/19/09
Tuesday
11:40 PM
Angle
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
20
32
3
4
7/13/09
7/19/09
Monday
Sunday
3:16 AM
11:40 AM
Single Vehicle Crash
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Dry
Unknown
Followed too closely
55
31
43
5
6
7/19/09
7/20/09
Sunday
Monday
3:05 PM
3:15 PM
Angle
Rear-end
Daylight
Daylight
Clear
Clear
Dry
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
Followed too closely
7
11/3/09
Tuesday
1:42 PM
Angle
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Distracted
26
48
Vh2 failed to stop in the signal for red light and crashed into Vh1 headed WB
Opr of Vh1 couldn't stop in time for signal and rear ended Vh2.
Opr of Vh1 did not notice that Vh2 had stopped for the signal and rear ended
Vh2
8
11/22/09 Sunday
7:51 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
33
54
Vh2 was OUI and failed to stop in time and rear ended Vh1.
9
3/23/10
Tuesday
7:11 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Rain
Wet
No Improper Driving
58
10
9/20/10
Monday
9:10 PM
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Inattention
35
50
11
12/1/10
Wednesday
3:05 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
27
32
12
12/6/10
Monday
2:04 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Clear
Dry
Followed too closely
79
17
13
6/30/11
Thursday
11:49 PM
Head on
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Dry
Failed to yield right of way
20
35
14
7/7/11
Thursday
6:58 PM
Sideswipe, same direction
Daylight
Dry
Failure to keep in proper lane or
running off road
18
56
15
16
17
12/2/11
6/22/12
8/9/12
Friday
Friday
Thursday
4:31 PM
5:37 PM
12:06 PM
Single Vehicle Crash
Angle
Rear-end
Dark - lighted roadway Clear
Daylight
Cloudy
Daylight
Cloudy
Dry
Dry
Dry
Unknown
Failed to yield right of way
Followed too closely
27
28
44
62
65
18
11/8/12
Thursday
3:38 PM
Rear-end
Daylight
Wet
Followed too closely
28
49
Crash
Diagram
Ref #
Manner of Collision
Type
Light Condition
Type
Weather
Condition
Type
Clear
Rain
Road Surface
Type
Driver Contributing Code
Type
D1
unk
Ages
D2
unk
unk
unk
Comments
D3
unk
unk
unk
Vh3 rear ended Vh2 and the impact caused Vh2 to rear end Vh1. Vh3 fled
the scene.
54 Vh1 failed to yield right of way to Vh2 and Vh3
Opr of Vh1 stated that an oncoming Vh crossed over into his lane and ran
him off the road into utility pole #511
Vh2 failed to stop in time at the signal and rear ended Vh1.
Vh1 had stopped for red light. Vh2 rear ended Vh1 and fled the scene.
Vh1 rear ended Vh2 which was stopped in traffic and the impact caused Vh2
17 to strike Vh3.
Opr of Vh1 stated that his foot slipped off the brake pedal and that caused
Vh1 to rear end Vh2. The impact also Vh2 to rear end Vh3 which standing
27 ahead.
Vh1 rear ended Vh2 which was stopped in traffic and the impact caused Vh2
24 to strike Vh3.
Vh1 was at fault for not yielding right of way to Vh2.
Vh1 was in blind spot of Vh2 and both the Vh's collided when Vh2 tried to
change lanes.
An unknown SUV cut off Vh1 and Vh1 crashed into Olive Garden rock wall.
Vh1 failed to yield right of way to Vh2 and both the vehicles collided.
Vh1 followed too closely and couldn't stop in time when Vh2 stopped.
Vh1 failed to stop in time and rear ended Vh2. The impact pushed Vh2 to
29 rear end Vh3.
Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Country Street (Route 140) at Mozzone Blvd., Taunton, MA
CRASH MONTH
28%
30%
25%
20%
15%
11%
10%
5%
0%
0%
J
F
6%
N
D
6%
0%
M
17%
11%
6%
0%
17%
0%
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
CRASH DAY OF WEEK
25%
22%
22%
20%
17%
17%
15%
11%
10%
6%
6%
5%
0%
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CRASH TIME OF DAY
28%
30%
17%
20%
11%
10%
0%
11%
11% 11%
6%
6%
0% 0%
6AM­
8AM
8AM­
10AM
0%
10AM­
12PM
12PM­
2PM
2PM­
4PM
4PM­
6PM
6PM­
8PM
8PM­
10PM
10PM­
12AM
12AM­
2AM
0%
2AM­
4AM
4AM­
6AM
CRASH MANNER OF COLLISION
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
56%
22%
11%
Single
Vehicle
Crash
6%
Rear-end
Taunton_Crashdata Spreadsheet.xlsx
Angle
0%
Sideswipe, Sideswipe,
same
opposite
direction
direction
2 of 3
6%
Head on
0%
0%
Rear to
Rear
Unknown
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Crash Data Summary Tables and Charts
Country Street (Route 140) at Mozzone Blvd., Taunton, MA
CRASH LIGHT CONDITION
60%
56%
44%
40%
20%
0%
Daylight
0%
0%
Dawn
Dusk
Dark ­
Lighted
Roadway
0%
0%
0%
0%
Dark ­
Roadway
not lighted
Dark ­
unknown
roadway
lighting
Other
Unknown
CRASH WEATHER CONDITION
0%
0%
Blowing
sand, snow
0%
Unknown
0%
Other
0%
Severe
Crosswinds
0%
Fog, Smog,
Smoke
Rain
0%
Sleet, Hail,
Freezing
Rain
11%
Snow
11%
Cloudy
78%
Clear
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
CRASH ROAD SURFACE
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
89%
11%
Dry
Wet
0%
0%
Snow
Ice
0%
0%
Sand, mud, Water
dirt, oil, (standing,
gravel
moving)
0%
0%
0%
Slush
Other
Unknown
CRASH DRIVER AGES
40%
31%
30%
19%
20%
10%
0%
13%
9%
15-20
19%
6%
21-29
Taunton_Crashdata Spreadsheet.xlsx
30-39
40-49
3 of 3
50-59
60-69
3%
70-79
0%
80+
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