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ROAD SAFETY AUDIT

State Street West Corridor

from Main Street to Spring Street/School Street

City of Springfield

December 15, 2015

Prepared For:

MassDOT Highway Division

Prepared By:

Nitsch Engineering

2 Center Plaza, Suite 430

Boston, MA 02108

Road Safety Audit – State Street West Corridor, Springfield Nitsch Engineering 11214

Table of Contents

Project Data ................................................................................................................................. 1

Background ................................................................................................................................. 4

Project Location and Description .............................................................................................. 4

Audit Observations ................................................................................................................... 13

Potential Safety Enhancements ............................................................................................... 22

Summary of Road Safety Audit ............................................................................................... 26

List of Tables

Table 1. Participating Audit Team Members ........................................................................................ 2

Table 2. Time Frame and Costs Breakdown ....................................................................................... 26

Tables 3-7. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary…………………………………...………..27-30

List of Figures

Figure L-1: Locus Map ........................................................................................................................... 3

Figure 1: Audit Study Area Map ........................................................................................................... 9

Figure 2: Study Intersection 1.............................................................................................................. 10

Figure 3: Study Intersections 2 and 3 .................................................................................................. 11

Figure 4: Study Intersection 4 and 5 ................................................................................................... 12

List of Appendices

Appendix A: RSA Meeting Agenda

Appendix B: RSA Audit Team Contact List

Appendix C: Detailed Crash Data

Appendix D: Volume Data

Appendix E: Road Safety Audit References


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Project Data

Nitsch Engineering has been retained by TEC, Inc. on behalf of BlueTarp reDevelopment, LLC to

complete a series of Road Safety Audits (RSAs) for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation

(MassDOT), which are associated with the design of a proposed MGM casino redevelopment in

Springfield, Massachusetts. MassDOT requested RSAs for eight locations in the vicinity of the proposed

MGM site, which is located in the City of Springfield and bounded by State Street to the north, Union

Street to the south, Main Street to the east, and East Columbus Avenue to the west. The Locus Map of the

study area, including the proposed MGM site and the eight RSA locations, is shown in Figure L-1.

This report outlines the second of the eight locations, referred to as “State Street West”. State Street West

begins at the northwest corner of the project site and is comprised of a corridor along State Street, roughly

0.4 miles in length, which includes the following intersections:

State Street at Main Street

State Street at Dwight Street and Maple Street

State Street at Chestnut Street and Maple Street

State Street at Elliot Street

State Street at Spring Street and School Street

The RSA for State Street West occurred on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. As indicated in Table 1 on the

next page, the audit team consisted of representatives from the City of Springfield, MassDOT Traffic

Operations and Highway Safety, MassDOT District 2, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, Federal

Highway Administration, Mass in Motion, and TEC, Inc. The group observed operations with respect to

safety at the study intersections and this report documents the audit team’s findings. The RSA agenda can

be found in Appendix A. Contact information for the team members can be found in Appendix B.


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Table 1. Participating Audit Team Members

Name Agency/Affiliation

Jane Davis Nitsch Engineering

Jeff Bandini Nitsch Engineering

Samuel Gregorio TEC, Inc.

William Ullom MassDOT Traffic Operations

John Mastera MassDOT Highway Safety

Dmitriy Mayboroda Fuss & O’Neill (representing City of Springfield)

William Van Duzer Fuss & O’Neill (representing City of Springfield)

Promise Otaluka Federal Highway Administration Division Office

Khyati Parmar Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

Al Chwalek Springfield Redevelopment Authority

Kiah McAndrew-Davis Mass in Motion – Program Director

Luke Hayes MassDOT District 2 – Traffic

Chuck Irvin Davenport Companies – MGM Springfield

Connor M. Knightly Springfield Department of Public Works – Eng.

Laura Hanson MassDOT District 2 – Projects


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Figure L-1: Locus Map MGM Springfield Road Safety Audits Location 2: State Street West Corridor Springfield, MA Data Source: MassGIS Nitsch Project #11214


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Background

The Road Safety Audit (RSA) is one of the first steps in the design process as well as a necessary step for

the project to be eligible to receive Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) federal funds for

construction, if applicable. Due to the nature of these RSAs in relation to the proposed MGM Casino

redevelopment, not all locations are HSIP eligible, however, they have been deemed high crash locations.

For State Street West, the following intersections are eligible for HSIP funding:





The goal of the RSA is to identify potential safety issues that can be addressed with short-term

improvements, immediately or in the near future, and long-term improvements that can be incorporated

into a future design project.

The RSA is a multidisciplinary collaborative process by state, municipal, law enforcement, public works,

and design consultants. The process involves conducting a meeting to discuss current crash data and

safety issues at the site, visiting the site to discuss possible solutions that would improve safety, and

preparing a written report that outlines the safety issues discussed along with the costs and timeline for

implementing improvements.

Project Location and Description

The Audit Study Area Map of State Street West is shown in Figure 1. The existing conditions for each

study intersection are described below and aerial maps of each study intersection are shown in Figures 2

through 4.

The State Street West corridor is located at the northwest corner of the proposed MGM site and is roughly

0.4 miles in length. State Street is classified as an urban principal arterial that runs in an east-west

direction through the study area, with its western terminus at West Columbus Avenue and its eastern

terminus where State Street diverges into Boston Road and Berkshire Avenue in Springfield. Within the

study area, the State Street West corridor was reconstructed in 2012 by MassDOT. The roadway is

maintained by the City of Springfield and has a posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour (mph). For the

length of the State Street West corridor, all signalized intersections are coordinated.


State Street and Main Street intersect to form a four-way signalized intersection, with State Street

approaching from the east and the west, and Main Street approaching from the north and south.


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Approaching from the west, State Street consists of one shared through/right-turn lane separated by a

double yellow center line (DYCL) from one departure lane, with a parking lane on the south side of the

roadway and a no parking zone on the north side of the roadway.

Approaching from the east, State Street consists of one exclusive right-turn lane, one through lane, and

one exclusive left-turn lane, separated by a DYCL from one departure lane and a parking lane, which is

sometimes utilized as a travel lane during off-peak hours despite the existing parking pavement markings.

Approaching from the north, Main Street consists of one shared/through right-turn lane and one

shared/through left-turn lane, separated by a DYCL from two departure lanes. The shared/through right-

turn lane from this approach could be considered an auxiliary lane due to the lane configuration on the

south side of the intersection.

Approaching from the south, Main Street consists of one shared/through right-turn lane and one through

lane, separated by a double yellow center line from two departure lanes and a parking lane based on the

pavement markings. The width of the roadway, however, is insufficient for two departure lanes and a

parking lane, and based on observation, the roadway operates with one travel lane and one parking lane.

Additionally, at the time of the RSA, the west side of this approach was under construction, which further

affected the lane utilization.

Main Street is classified as an urban principal arterial that runs in a north-south direction through the audit

area, with its northern terminus at the Chicopee City Line where it becomes Center Street, and its

southern terminus at West Columbus Avenue. The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield and

has no posted speed limit in the vicinity of the intersection, however, the City notes a 30 mph speed limit

unless otherwise posted.

TEC, Inc. evaluated the last four years of available crash data (2011 – 2014) from the City of Springfield

to establish a crash rate at the intersection to compare to the average Statewide crash rate1 of 0.80 per

Million Entering Vehicles (MEV), and the average crash rate for District 2, which includes the City of

Springfield, of 0.82 per MEV, for signalized intersections.

For the four year period of 2011-2014, a total of 41 crashes were documented, yielding a crash rate of

1.12 per MEV, which is above both the Statewide and District 2 averages. In terms of severity, 18 crashes

reported personal injury. Of the 41 total crashes, the most frequent types were rear-end, which accounted

for 14 crashes, angle, which accounted for 11 crashes, and sideswipe, which accounted for 9 crashes. The

majority of the crashes originated from Main Street in the southbound direction, and the remaining

crashes were roughly evenly distributed amongst the other approaches.


State Street, Dwight Street, and Maple Street intersect to form a four-way signalized intersection, with

State Street approaching from the east and the west, Dwight Street approaching from the north, and Maple

Street approaching from the south.

1 2010 Average Crash Rates, per Million Entering Vehicles, by Intersection Type, MassDOT, Highway Division


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Approaching from the west, State Street consists of one shared through/right-turn lane and one through

lane separated by a DYCL from two departure lanes. Approaching from the east, State Street consists of

one through lane and one shared through/left-turn lane separated by a DYCL from two departure lanes.

Approaching from the north, Dwight Street permits one-way travel towards the intersection and consists

of one shared/through right-turn lane, one general purpose lane, and one exclusive left-turn lane.

Approaching from the south, Maple Street permits one-way travel away from the intersection and consists

of three general purpose lanes. Approximately 400 feet south of the intersection, the leftmost general

purpose lane becomes a channelized U-turn lane to access Maple Street northbound/Chestnut Street.

Dwight Street is classified as an urban principal arterial that runs in a north-south direction through the

audit area, with its northern terminus at Dover Street, and its southern terminus at the study intersection.

The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield and has no posted speed limit in the vicinity of the

intersection, however, the City notes a 30 mph speed limit unless otherwise posted.

Maple Street is classified as an urban minor arterial that runs in a north-south direction through the audit

area, with its northern terminus at the study intersection and its southern terminus at Mill Street. The

roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield and has a posted speed limit of 30 mph in the vicinity of

the intersection.


1.00 per MEV, which is above both the Statewide and District 2 averages of 0.80 per MEV and 0.82 per

MEV, respectively. In terms of severity, 23 crashes reported personal injury. Of the 43 total crashes, the

most notable, with 10 crashes, was an angle crash between State Street westbound and Dwight Street

southbound. The other two notable types both originated from Dwight Street southbound, and were a

rear-end type with five crashes, and an angle type, with five crashes, between through vehicles and left-

turning vehicles from the center lane.


State Street, Chestnut Street, and Maple Street intersect to form a four-way signalized intersection, with

State Street approaching from the east and the west, Chestnut Street approaching from the north, and

Maple Street approaching from the south.

Approaching from the west, State Street consists of two through-only lanes, with a left-turn restriction,

separated by a DYCL from two departure lanes. In order for vehicles to access Chestnut Street

northbound from this approach, they must do so by turning right onto Maple Street southbound at the

upstream intersection and utilizing the U-turn lane to access Maple Street northbound/Chestnut Street.

Approaching from the east, State Street consists of one shared through/right-turn lane and one through

lane separated by a DYCL from two departure lanes. Approaching from the north, Chestnut Street permits

one-way travel away from the intersection and consists of two general purpose lanes. Approaching from

the south, Maple Street permits one-way travel towards the intersection and consists of one

shared/through right-turn lane, one through lane, and one exclusive left-turn lane. A parking lane is

present on the west side of Chestnut Street/Maple Street.


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Chestnut Street is classified as an urban principal arterial that runs in a north-south direction through the

audit area, with its northern terminus at the intersection with Eagle Street, where it becomes Noble Street,

and its southern terminus at the study intersection. The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield

and has no posted speed limit in the vicinity of the intersection, however, the City notes a 30 mph speed

limit unless otherwise posted.

The existing conditions for Maple Street are described above for the intersection with State Street and

Dwight Street.




most notable, with nine crashes, was of rear-end type on State Street westbound. The other notable type,

with six crashes, was an angle crash between State Street eastbound and Maple Street northbound.


State Street and Elliot Street intersect to form a three-way, “T-type” unsignalized intersection, with State

Street approaching from the east and west, and Elliot Street approaching from the north.

Approaching from the west, State Street operates freely with no control and consists of one through lane

and one shared through/left-turn lane, separated by a hatched gore area from two departure lanes.

Approaching from the east, State Street operates freely with no control and consists of one shared

through/right-turn lane and one through lane, separated by a hatched gore area from two departure lanes.

Approaching from the north, Elliot Street operates under “STOP” control and consists of one shared right-

turn/left-turn lane separated by a DYCL from one departure lane.

Elliot Street is classified as a local road that runs in a north-south direction through the audit area. Elliot

Street is approximately 0.2 miles long, with its northern terminus at Salem Street and its southern

terminus at the study intersection. The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield and has no

posted speed limit in the vicinity of the intersection, however, the City notes a 30 mph speed limit unless

otherwise posted.

For the four year period of 2011-2014, a total of six crashes were documented, however, traffic volume

data was not collected at this intersection, and therefore an intersection crash rate cannot be calculated. In

terms of severity, two crashes reported personal injury. Of the six total crashes, the most notable, with

three crashes, was an angle crash between State Street westbound through vehicles and Elliot Street

southbound left-turning vehicles.


State Street, Spring Street, and School Street intersect to form a four-way signalized intersection, with

State Street approaching from the east and the west, Spring Street approaching from the north, and School

Street approaching from the south.


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Approaching from the west, State Street consists of one shared through/right-turn lane, one through lane,

and one exclusive left-turn lane separated by a DYCL from two departure lanes. Approaching from the

east, State Street consists of one shared through/right-turn lane and one shared through/left-turn lane,

separated by a median from two departure lanes. Approaching from the north and south, Spring Street and

School Street, respectively, are slightly offset between the north side and the south side of the

intersection, and each consist of one general purpose lane in each direction, separated by a DYCL.

Spring Street is classified as an urban minor arterial that runs in a north-south direction through the audit

area. Spring Street is approximately 0.4 miles long, with its northern terminus at Lyman Street and its

southern terminus at the study intersection. The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield and has

no posted speed limit in the vicinity of the intersection, however, the City notes a 30 mph speed limit

unless otherwise posted.

School Street is classified as an urban collector that runs in a north-south direction through the audit area.

School Street is approximately 0.3 miles long, with its northern terminus at the study intersection and its

southern terminus at Mulberry Street. The roadway is maintained by the City of Springfield and has no

posted speed limit in the vicinity of the intersection, however, the City notes a 30 mph speed limit unless

otherwise posted.




most notable, with eight crashes, was an angle type between State Street eastbound through vehicles and

State Street westbound left-turning vehicles. The other notable type, with seven crashes, was rear-end

type on State Street westbound.


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Figure 1: Audit Study Area Map


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Figure 2: Study Intersection 1 MGM Springfield Road Safety Audits State Street at Main Street Springfield, MA Data Source: MassGIS Nitsch Project #11214


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Figure 3: Study Intersections 2 and 3 MGM Springfield Road Safety Audits State Street at Dwight Street and Maple Street State Street at Chestnut Street and Maple Street Springfield, MA Data Source: MassGIS Nitsch Project #11214


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Figure 4: Study Intersection 4 and 5 MGM Springfield Road Safety Audits State Street at Elliot Street State Street at Spring Street and School Street Springfield, MA Data Source: MassGIS Nitsch Project #11214


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Audit Observations

Based on a summary of the existing crash information and the RSA site visit, audit participants identified

both corridor-wide safety issues and safety issues that were unique to each of the individual intersections.

The findings are summarized below.


The following deficiencies were noted to be corridor-wide issues:

Traffic Operations:

o Despite a speed limit of 30 mph, the audit team observed excessive vehicle speeds along

the corridor during daytime hours, and local audit participants mentioned that speeding in

the evening hours is also problematic. The grade along State Street and the overall width

of the roadway may have been contributing factors in the vehicle speeds. The audit team

noted that excessive speeds are a common factor for many of the crashes along the

corridor.

o There are a number of collisions with parked vehicles along the length of the corridor,

which could be in part due to vehicles that are illegally parked in areas that are designated

as “No Parking”.

o All pedestrian phases are exclusive. There are no concurrent pedestrian phases at the

intersections along the corridor, including the vicinity of the one-way roadways which do

not conflict with pedestrian movements.

Pedestrian Accommodations and Behavior:

o The audit team observed a relatively large volume of pedestrians crossing State Street

midblock, despite the presence of pedestrian facilities at the intersections. This was most

problematic at the desired pedestrian midblock crossing between the intersections with

Chestnut Street/Maple Street and Elliot Street for access to/from the library on the north

side of the roadway and the parking lot on the south side of the roadway. There is an

existing chain fence along the north side of the roadway to encourage crossing at the

nearby signalized crosswalk at the intersection with Chestnut Street/Maple Street and to

deter pedestrians from crossing midblock illegally. However, a number of pedestrians

were observed crossing midblock despite the lack of pedestrian facilities for this

movement. This is the location of a fatal pedestrian collision that took place after the four

year analysis period and is not included in the crash data.

o The pedestrian equipment at the intersection is relatively new and includes push buttons

and signal countdown display, however, Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) are not

present.


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Bicycle Accommodations:

o Bicycle accommodation is only present at the intersections. These accommodations are in

the form of bicycle detection, bicycle pavement marking legends located at the stop line,

and signage for bicycles to wait on stop line for green signal.

o There are no bicycle racks present along the corridor and the audit team observed a

number of bicycles that were locked to hand railings and fencing.

o The existing catch basin grates varied along the length of the corridor and many were not

compliant for bicycle travel due to large openings that could cause bicycle tires to get

caught within the structure.


Traffic Operations, Signage, and Visibility:

o The State Street eastbound through lane is not collinear through the intersection and

located across from the opposing left-turn lane. Coupled with the faded vehicle tracking

pavement guidelines and the phases operating concurrently, this configuration could

contribute to head-on collisions with through and left-turning vehicles from State Street

westbound, as seen in crashes 20 and 23.

o There is a “No Left Turn” restriction on both State Street eastbound and Main Street

northbound, however, the audit team observed vehicles executing the illegal movement in

both directions. The traffic volume counts and crash 16 support the observation.

o The signal head and R3-22 “No Left Turn” sign for State Street eastbound are mounted

on the mast arm on the near side of the intersection and not located within the cone of

vision. There are two post-mounted signal heads within the cone of vision2, however,

there is no secondary signage.

2 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2009 Edition

Signal head and “No Left Turn” sign are mounted on the near side mast arm;

the through lane is not collinear through the intersection. (Source: Google)


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o The signals on the mast arm and the post on the northeast corner have a through arrow

indication for the State Street eastbound approach, and the post-mounted signal on the

southeast corner has a green ball indication. The green ball indication could be confusing

due to the left-turn restriction and the through arrow indication could be confusing due to

the permitted right-turn movement.

o The R10-122 “Left Turn Yield on Green (Ball)” sign for Main Street southbound is not

mounted on the mast arm, but on the supplemental signal post on the southeast corner of

the intersection. Furthermore, the sign poses an issue with vertical clearance and conflicts

with adjacent pedestrians.

o The backplates are missing on one of the mast arm signal heads and the post-mounted

signal head for Main Street southbound.

o There are two southbound through lanes on the Main Street approach from the north,

however, even though the pavement markings indicate that there are two receiving lanes

south of the intersection, there is not adequate width in the right lane for vehicle travel

due to the existing parking lane on the west side of the roadway.

o The pavement markings on the Main Street approach south of the intersection are faded.

“Left Turn Yield on Green (Ball)” sign is mounted on the signal post and poses a vertical

clearance issue; backplates are missing from two signal heads (Source: Google)

On Main Street southbound, there is not adequate width for two travel

lanes and a parking lane; pavement markings for lane striping are faded


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o Along State Street westbound, the right travel lane in advance of the intersection becomes

the exclusive right-turn lane at the approach. The advanced lane designation signage

relative to the beginning of the exclusive turning lane provides little advanced warning

for vehicles in the right travel lane that desire to travel straight ahead to merge into the

center lane. The audit team noted that the departure lane on the west side of the

intersection had sufficient width due to the presence of a no parking zone to

accommodate a merge for vehicles who are unable to merge prior to traversing the

intersection.

o Audit participants observed vehicles utilizing the no parking zone on the north side of

State Street west of the intersection to park temporarily. This could be due to the

placement of the “No Parking” signage, which is not located proximate to the corner but

roughly 100 feet from the intersection, or the lack of a gore area to indicate a no parking

zone.

o Just east of the intersection, there is existing signage along State Street eastbound that

prohibits parking in the vicinity of the intersection for approximately two car lengths,

however, audit participants observed multiple vehicles utilizing this space to park

temporarily. Parking in this location decreases intersection sight distance and could cause

a collision for vehicles turning right from Main Street northbound, as seen in crash 36.

Lane designation sign provides little advanced warning; right travel lane

becomes right turn lane (Source: Google)

Vehicle parked in “No Parking” zone


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State Street at Dwight Street and Maple Street; State Street at Chestnut

Street and Maple Street

Traffic Operations and Visibility along State Street:

o Due to the separation of approximately 250 feet between the two intersections, vehicles

along State Street wish to clear both intersections during the green phase, and frequently

pass through on a red indication to do so. This may be a contributing factor in the number

of angle and rear-end collisions at both intersections, which includes angle crashes 1, 7,

23, 24, 27, 29, 31, 36, 37, and 40 and rear-end crashes 5 and 8 along State Street

westbound, and angle crashes 1, 11, 21, 22, 23, and 26 and rear-end crash 29 along State

Street eastbound.

o Due to the grade differential along State Street and the proximity of the two intersections,

the two sets of signals may be visually confusing for vehicles approaching the

intersections.

Traffic Operations and Visibility at Dwight Street/Maple Street:

o The lane configuration on Dwight Street southbound combined with the number of

receiving lanes on both Maple Street southbound and State Street eastbound could have

been a contributing factor for angle crashes 3, 11, 12, 28, 32, and 43. The crashes may

have occurred due to the following reasons:

Due to the lack of lane designation signage and pavement markings for the

Dwight Street southbound center lane and the presence of two receiving lanes on

State Street eastbound, vehicles frequently utilize the center lane as a second left-

turn lane.

Due to the presence of three receiving lanes on Maple Street southbound and the

downstream U-turn lane, vehicles frequently utilize the exclusive left-turn lane as

a through lane to avoid weaving after traversing the intersection in order to

access the U-turn lane to Maple Street northbound/Chestnut Street.

No lane designation signage or pavement markings for the middle lane; there are two

through lanes on Dwight Street but three receiving lanes on Maple Street (Source: Google)


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o The intersection sight distance is obstructed between State Street westbound and Dwight

Street southbound due to a building, fence, and trees located on the northeast corner. The

frequency of vehicles that run the red light combined with the poor sight distance may be

contributing factors in angle crashes 1, 7, 23, 24, 27, 29, 31, 36, 37, and 40 between these

two approaches.

Traffic Operations and Visibility at Chestnut Street/Maple Street:

o Audit participants observed vehicles turning left onto Chestnut Street northbound despite

a “No Left Turn” restriction, as seen in crash 20. This illegal movement could be

exacerbated by the presence of a sign indicating parking availability on Chestnut Street

with an arrow indicating to the left at the intersection.

Parking sign indicates left despite “No Left Turn” restriction

Obstructed sight distance of Dwight Street from State Street (Source: Google)


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o Due to the presence of vegetation in the vicinity of the bus stop on the northeast corner

along State Street westbound, bus drivers may not have visibility of potential fares in

advance of the bus stop. This lack of visibility may cause bus drivers to brake quickly in

order to stop, and could be a contributing factor in rear-end crashes 5, 10, 12, 16, 18, 19,

24, 28, and 33.

Pedestrian Accommodations:

o There is only one pedestrian push button to call the pedestrian phase for both directions

from each corner.

o The pedestrian signal heads on the southeast and southwest corners for crossing Maple

Street are blocked by existing signage and are not visible from the pedestrian ramps.



o The existing W11-2 “Pedestrian Crossing” sign is not the standard retroreflective

material.

o There are no pedestrian refuges in the center of State Street. Given the long crossing

distance across the roadway coupled with the lack of a signal, pedestrians may not be

able to cross the entire width of the roadway and have nowhere to wait in between that is

protected from oncoming traffic.

Pedestrian signal heads cannot be seen from the pedestrian ramp due to existing signage


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Traffic Operations:

o Right Turns on Red (RTOR) are permitted at the intersection, however, sight distance

may be obstructed due to the presence of adjacent buildings and walls. The sight distance

may not be adequate for right-turning vehicles from State Street eastbound onto School

Street southbound, where the crosswalk on School Street is located slightly further south

of the intersection.

o Despite the relatively low volume of left-turning vehicles from State Street westbound

onto School Street, this movement realizes a large number of angle and rear-end

collisions, as seen in crashes 7, 8, 14, 21, 27, 33, 35, 39, 40, and 49. This is most likely a

result of the lack of an exclusive left-turn lane and/or the lack of a protected signal phase

for this movement.

o Audit participants noted that the volume of left-turning vehicles from State Street

eastbound onto Spring Street is relatively low, despite the presence of an exclusive left-

turn lane and protected only phase. However, removal of the lane and protected phase

may not significantly improve traffic operations, and may increase the likelihood of

additional crashes between State Street eastbound left-turning vehicles and State Street

westbound through vehicles.

o The audit team observed and the traffic volume count supports that a relatively large

number of vehicles execute U-turns from the State Street westbound approach. This

could impact the left-turn movement from this approach and could pose a safety issue due

to the allowance of RTOR from School Street northbound.

No pedestrian refuges across State Street; “Pedestrian Crossing” sign is

not retroreflective (Source: Google)


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Signage:

o The sign for “School Street, State Street, Next Signal” along State Street eastbound is not

provided with adequate advance warning of the intersection, is not clear which street is

which direction, and encroaches in the shoulder of the roadway.


o The pedestrian signal posts located on the northeast corner facing the crossing for State

Street and the southwest corner facing the crossing for School Street may be located

beyond the acceptable distance from the curb line.

o The crosswalk across State Street on the eastbound approach is slightly offset from the

intersection and configured such that the crossing is not the shortest possible distance

between the two corners and visibility of the crosswalk may be diminished.

“School St, Spring St, Next Signal” sign is not provided with adequate

advance warning of the intersection or information (Source: Google)

Crosswalks across both State Street and School Street are offset from the intersection

and are longer than necessary (Source: Google)


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Potential Safety Enhancements

Following review of crash data and traffic counts and a discussion of potential safety issues, audit

participants recommend the following.


Post speed limit signage more frequently throughout the corridor and consider adding

supplemental signage such as “Strictly Enforced” or installing Radar Speed Feedback signs to aid

in speed reduction efforts (see example below) ), per MassDOT guidelines and existing speed

regulation.

Source: http://www.radarsign.com

Consider the use of additional enforcement to deter speeding along the corridor and illegal

parking in areas that are designated as “No Parking” and supply enforcement if appropriate.

Reduce lane widths where possible as a traffic calming measure by restriping the lanes, which

may also provide the width necessary for the addition of exclusive bicycle lanes.

Evaluate the clearance intervals throughout the corridor, ensuring that the signal timing accounts

for the grade of the roadway, and where appropriate, provide a longer all-red clearance to reduce

angle collisions that involve vehicles running the red light, particularly between Dwight Street

and Chestnut Street.

Evaluate where flashing yellow arrow (FYA) signals along the corridor can be installed, and

install where appropriate.

Provide hatched pavement markings within no parking areas to prevent vehicles from parking

illegally.

Install reflectorized borders on the traffic signal backplates to improve visibility.

http://www.radarsign.com/


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Evaluate the use of exclusive or concurrent pedestrian signal phases along the corridor. Where

appropriate, provide a concurrent pedestrian phase across roadways where there is no conflicting

vehicular movement to improve traffic operations, particularly across the one-way roadways

(Dwight Street, Chestnut Street, and Maple Street).

Investigate where mid-block crossing is most frequent and provide pedestrian accommodations

where appropriate, including but not limited to crosswalks, pedestrian ramps, and warning

devices, such as rapid flashing beacons or hawk signals. If midblock crossings are deemed not

appropriate, provide additional trees and shrubbery and/or substantial fencing to deter illegal

crossing. At the location of the library, investigate the feasibility of adding a grade-separated

crossing to provide access to/from the library and the parking lot, and if feasible, design a

crossing, such as a pedestrian bridge.

Install APS to meet current standards for pedestrian accommodations.

Provide bicycle accommodations by providing exclusive bicycle lanes where possible and/or

installing additional signage and shared lane (“sharrow”) pavement markings where appropriate.

Provide bicycle racks at strategic locations along the corridor to encourage bicycle use.

Replace the existing catch basin grates with grates that are compliant for bicycle travel.


Evaluate lane widths and restripe the travel lanes and/or the vehicle tracking pavement markings

through the intersection to reduce weaving potential and to provide collinear travel through the

intersection.

Evaluate if left-turns should be allowed at State Street eastbound and Main Street northbound,

and add a turning movement by modifying the traffic signals and timing, pavement marking, and

signage if appropriate.

Provide secondary R3-2 “No Left Turn” signage within the cone of vision for State Street

eastbound to improve visibility for vehicles queued at the stop line.

Remove the existing signal heads for State Street eastbound, and replace with a signal heads that

include through and right arrows.

Relocate the existing R10-12 “Left Turn Yield on Green (Ball)” sign from the supplemental

signal post to the mast arm to improve visibility and eliminate the vertical clearance conflict with

adjacent pedestrians.

Install backplates where missing on the traffic signal heads for Main Street southbound.


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Investigate modifying the Main Street southbound approach rightmost lane, which is currently a

shared through/right-turn lane, into an exclusive right-turn lane in order to eliminate the second

travel lane on the south side of the intersection, which conflicts with the existing parking lane. If

appropriate, convert this lane to an exclusive right-turn lane by adding signage and pavement

markings.

Evaluate removing the existing parking lane on the southwest side of the intersection to provide

adequate width for the right travel lane and the potential addition of a bicycle lane, restripe the

approach accordingly, and install “No Parking” signage and/or hatched pavement markings to

deter illegal parking if appropriate.

Provide supplementary hatched pavement markings within the no parking zones on the southeast

and northwest corners of the intersection along State Street to further discourage vehicles from

parking illegally.

State Street at Dwight Street and Maple Street; State Street at Chestnut

Street and Maple Street

Adjust the timing coordination of the signals at these two intersections, and subsequently the

entire corridor, such that vehicles can clear both signals during the same green phase. Lengthen

the all-red clearance, especially where visibility is restricted.

Evaluate the lane utilization for the Dwight Street approach, including whether a double-left turn

lane would be warranted from the center lane, and modify the signal indications, signage, and

pavement markings accordingly.

Provide a curb bump out or hatched gore area in the leftmost receiving lane on Maple Street

southbound to reduce the number of collisions that result from vehicles weaving from the two

through lanes on north side of the intersection, and to transition vehicles gradually south of the

approach. A curb bump out would have the added benefit of shortening the crossing distance for

pedestrians.

Provide advanced wayfinding signage to indicate that vehicles that wish to turn left on Chestnut

Street must make an advanced right-turn onto Maple Street and use the U-turn lane.

Remove the parking sign on State Street indicating parking availability to the left and replace

with signage that will lead vehicles to parking via the appropriate route.

Trim vegetation to improve visibility of the bus stop on the northeast corner of State Street and

Chestnut Street.

Install additional pedestrian push buttons for each direction on every corner.

Relocate the signage that is blocking the pedestrian signal heads on the southeast and southwest

corners of State Street and Maple Street northbound.


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Replace the existing W11-2 “Pedestrian Crossing” sign with a new retroreflective sign.

Install a raised traffic island with curbing on State Street in the vicinity of the existing gore area

to provide a pedestrian refuge across State Street.


Investigate where RTOR should be prohibited due to poor sight distance. Install R10-113 “No

Turn on Red” and R10-153 “Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians” signs where appropriate.

Evaluate the addition of an exclusive left-turn lane and/or protected phase for State Street

westbound, and provide the lane and/or protected phase if warranted. If not warranted, consider a

supplemental traffic signal on the southwest corner for improved visibility for the permitted left-

turn movement, and if appropriate, install a post-mounted signal at this location.

Investigate if U-turns should be allowed or prohibited from the State Street westbound approach.

If allowed, implement a “No Turn On Red” restriction on School Street northbound. If prohibited,

install R3-43 “No U-Turn” signs to eliminate U-turns at this location.

Replace the sign for “School Street, State Street, Next Signal” with D3-23 signage indicating the

street directions, and mount further in advance of the intersection, but no more than 300 feet3, and

with sufficient lateral clearance.

Investigate if the pedestrian signal post on the northeast and southwest corners of the intersection

are in compliance with accessibility standards with respect to location, and relocate if determined

to be non-compliant.

Realign the pedestrian ramps and crosswalk across School Street so that it is closer to the

intersection and desired pedestrian path and improves the visibility of pedestrians for right-

turning vehicles from State Street eastbound.

Realign the pedestrian ramps and crosswalk across State Street on the western approach so it is

closer to the pedestrian desired path and align for the shortest possible crossing.

3 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2009 Edition


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Summary of Road Safety Audit

TEC, Inc. has retained Nitsch Engineering to prepare this RSA for MassDOT for the State Street West

corridor. As part of the RSA process going forward, each of the potential safety enhancements is

classified by time frame and cost, as shown in Table 2.

Table 2. Time Frame and Costs Breakdown

Time Frame Costs

Short-term < 1 year Low < $10,000

Mid-term 1-3 years Medium $10,000-$50,000

Long-term > 3 years High > $50,000

Any new regulations that may be implemented as a result of this Road Safety Audit must first be

submitted and approved by the Springfield Board of Public Works.

The safety issues, potential improvements, estimated safety payoff, time frame, and cost for the overall

State Street West corridor and the individual intersections are summarized in Tables 3 through 7.


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Table 3. Potential Safety Enhancement Summary –


Safety Issue Safety Enhancement Safety Payoff Time Frame Cost

Traffic Operations

Post speed limit signage more frequently throughout the corridor and consider adding supplemental signage such as “Strictly Enforced” or installing Radar Speed Feedback signs

High Short-term Low

Supply additional enforcement if appropriate High Short-Term High

Reduce lane widths where possible by restriping the lanes and provide bicycle lanes if feasible

Medium Mid-Term Medium

Provide a longer all-red clearance where appropriate High Short-Term Low

Install flashing yellow arrow (FYA) signals along the corridor where appropriate

High Mid-Term Medium

Provide hatched pavement markings within no parking areas Medium Short-Term Low

Install reflectorized borders on the traffic signal backplates Medium Short-Term Low

Provide concurrent pedestrian signal phases where appropriate Low Short-Term Low

Pedestrian Accommodations

Provide pedestrian accommodations at midblock crossings where appropriate, including but not limited to crosswalks, pedestrian ramps, and warning devices, such as rapid flashing beacons or hawk signals

Medium Mid-term Medium

If midblock crossings are deemed not appropriate, provide additional trees and shrubbery and/or substantial fencing

Medium Short-term Medium

If feasibile, design a grade separated crossing, such as a pedestrian bridge, between the library and the parking lot

High Long-term High

Install APS to meet current standards Low Mid-Term Low

Bicycle Accommodations

Provide bicycle accommodations by providing exclusive bicycle lanes where possible and/or installing additional signage and shared lane (“sharrow”) pavement markings where appropriate

Medium Mid-term Medium

Provide bicycle racks at strategic locations along the corridor Low Short-term Low

Replace the existing catch basin grates with grates that are compliant for bicycle travel

Medium Short-term Low


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Traffic Operations, Signage and Visibility

Restripe travel lanes and/or vehicle tracking pavement markings through the intersection


Add a left-turn movement at State Street eastbound and Main Street northbound by modifying the traffic signals and timing, pavement marking, and signage if appropriate


Provide secondary R3-2 “No Left Turn” signage for State Street eastbound

High Short-Term Low

Remove the existing signal heads for State Street eastbound and replace with signal heads that include through and right arrows

Low Mid-Term Medium

Relocate the existing R10-12 “Left Turn Yield on Green (Ball)” sign from the supplemental signal post to the mast arm

Medium Short-Term Low

Install backplates where missing on the signal heads on Main Street southbound


Convert the Main Street southbound approach rightmost lane to an exclusive right-turn lane by adding signage and pavement markings if appropriate


Remove the existing parking lane on the southwest side of the intersection, restripe the approach accordingly, and install “No Parking” signage and/or hatched pavement markings if appropriate

Medium Mid-Term Low

Provide supplementary hatched pavement markings within the no parking area on the southeast corner of the intersection



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State Street at Dwight Street and Maple Street; State Street at Chestnut Street and Maple Street


Traffic Operations and Visibility

Adjust the timing coordination of the signals at the two intersections such that vehicles can clear both signals during the same green phase, and lengthen the all-red clearance

High Short-Term Low

Modify the signal indications, signage, and pavement markings for the Dwight Street approach based on lane utilization

High Mid-Term Medium

Provide a curb bump out or hatched gore area in the leftmost receiving lane on Maple Street southbound


Provide advanced wayfinding signage for the U-turn lane configuration


Remove the parking sign on State Street indicating parking availability to the left and replace with signage that will lead vehicles to parking via the appropriate route

Low Short-Term Low

Trim vegetation on the northeast corner of State Street and Chestnut Street in the vicinity of the bus stop

Low Short-Term Low


Install additional pedestrian push buttons for each direction on every corner

Low Short-Term Low

Relocate the signage that is blocking the pedestrian signal heads on the southeast and southwest corners of State Street and Maple Street northbound

Low Short-Term Low


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Replace the existing W11-2 “Pedestrian Crossing” sign with a new retroreflective signage

Low Short-Term Low

Install a raised traffic island with curbing on State Street in the vicinity of the existing gore area





Traffic Operations

Prohibit RTOR where sight distance is limited. Install R10-11, “No Turn on Red”, and R10-15, “Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians”, signs where appropriate


Provide an exclusive left-turn lane and/or protected phase for State Street westbound if warranted

High Long-Term High

If an exclusive left-turn lane and/or protected phase for State Street westbound is not warranted, install a post-mounted signal on the southwest corner if appropriate

Medium Mid-Term Low

If U-turns are deemed allowed from State Street westbound, implement a “No Turn On Red” restriction on School Street northbound. If prohibited, install R3-4 “No U-Turn” signs


Signage Replace the sign for “School Street, State Street, Next Signal” with D3-2 signage indicating the street directions, and mount further in advance of the intersection

Low Short-Term Low


Relocate the pedestrian signal post on the northeast and southwest corners of the intersection if determined to be non-compliant with accessibility standards with respect to location

Low Mid-Term Low

Realign the pedestrian ramps and crosswalk across School Street and State Street on the west side of the intersection



Appendix A: RSA Meeting Agenda

Road Safety Audit

Springfield, MA


Meeting Location: Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel

Middlesex Room 4th Floor Monarch Place, Springfield, MA

Tuesday, October 27, 2015 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Type of meeting: High Crash Location – Road Safety Audit

Attendees: Invited Participants to Comprise a Multidisciplinary Team

Please bring: Thoughts and Enthusiasm!!

10:00 AM Welcome and Introductions

10:15 AM Discussion of Safety Issues

Crash history, Speed Regulations – provided in advance

Existing Geometries and Conditions

10:45 AM Site Visit

Travel to State Street West Corridor

As a group, identify areas for improvements

2:00 PM Discussion of Potential Improvements

Return to original meeting location

Discuss observations and finalize safety issue areas

Discuss potential improvements and finalize recommendations

3:00 PM Adjourn for the Day – but the RSA has not ended

Instructions for Participants:

Before attending the RSA on October 27th, 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.


Appendix B: RSA Audit Team Contact List


RSA Sign In Sheet State Street West Springfield, MA Tuesday, October 27, 2015, 10:00 a.m.

Name Agency/Affiliation Email Phone

Jane Davis Nitsch Engineering [email protected] 617-338-0063

Jeff Bandini Nitsch Engineering [email protected] 617-338-0063

Samuel

Gregorio TEC, Inc. [email protected] 978-794-1792

William Ullom

MassDOT Traffic

Operations [email protected] 857-368-9622

John Mastera MassDOT Highway Safety [email protected] 857-368-9648

Dmitriy

Mayboroda

Fuss & O’Neill

(representing City of

Springfield)

[email protected] 413-452-0445

William Van

Duzer

Fuss & O’Neill

(representing City of

Springfield)


Promise

Otaluka FHWA [email protected] 617-494-2528

Khyati Parmar

Pioneer Valley Planning

Commission [email protected] 413-781-6045

Al Chwalek Springfield SRA [email protected] 413-374-4079

Kiah

McAndrew-

Davis

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Luke Hayes

MassDOT District 2 –

Traffic [email protected] 413-582-1525

Laura Hanson

MassDOT District 2 –

Projects [email protected] 413-582-0589

Chuck Irving

Davenport Companies –

MGM Springfield [email protected] 617-648-6706

Connor M.

Knightly Springfield DPW Eng. [email protected] 413-707-0589


Appendix C: Detailed Crash Data

Collision Diagram

2011-2014 Collision Data

Road Safety Audit

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1 1/20/2011 Thursday 10:21 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear Ice Failure to yield right-of-way Property Damage Only 50 22MV1, operating Main Street SB, attempted to make a left-turn onto State Street WB. MV2, operating Main Street NB, struck

MV1 as it attempted to turn left.

2 2/4/2011 Friday 4:26 PM Rear-End Daylight Clear Snow Followed too closely Non-Fatal Injury 24 23MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB. MV1,

attempting to stop, struck the rear of MV2 as MV2 was turning right onto Main Street NB.

3 2/19/2011 Saturday 6:59 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear DryOperating vehicle in erratic, reckless,

carless, negligent, or aggressive mannerProperty Damage Only 31 48

MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB just prior to the Main Street intersection. Both vehicles were attempting to turn left. MV1 did not see MV2 in the left-turn lane when it was changing lanes, forcing MV2 to move over the double-yellow line in the State Street EB lanes. Contact was made

between the 2 vehicles.

4 3/5/2011 Saturday 2:45 PMSideswipe - Same

DirectionDaylight Clear Dry

Swerving or avoiding due to wind, slippery surface, vehicle, obect, non-

motorist in roadway, etcProperty Damage Only 24 -

MV1, operating Main Street NB, was stopped at a red traffic signal. MV2, trying to move around MV1, sideswipped MV1 &

then fled down State Street WB onto I-91.

5 4/21/2011 Thursday 5:04 PMSideswipe - Same

DirectionDaylight Clear Dry Failed to yield the right of way Property Damage Only 56 -

MV1 (tractor trailer) & MV2 both operating State Street EB. MV1 took a wide right-turn onto Main Street SB. MV2,

traveling behind MV1, tried to pass MV1 on the inside as it also turned right onto State Street EB. MV1 & MV2 made

contact during the turns.

6 8/8/2011 Monday 8:00 AM Rear-End Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 63 N/AMV1, operating Main Street SB, rear-ended a parked vehicle

just prior to the State Street intersection.

7 8/20/2011 Saturday 9:12 AM Single Vehicle Daylight Clear Dry Illness Non-Fatal Injury 43 N/A

MV1 operator was suffering from a diabetic seizure for approximately 1/4 mile on State Street WB. Witnesses say she struck multiple curbs before finally jumping a curb and

striking a light pole just east of the Main Street intersection.

8 11/20/2011 Sunday 6:31 PM Rear-End Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 62 -

MV1 & MV2 were both stopped at a red traffic signal on the Main Street NB approach at the State Street intersection. MV2 believed the light had turned green & began to roll

forward. Contact with MV1 was made when she reached over to grab her purse. MV1 had not moved as light was still red.

9 12/3/2011 Saturday 2:27 AM Rear-End Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Cell phone Property Damage Only 26 30MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB. MV2 operator,

talking on her cell phone, was distracted and rear-ended MV1 in the Main Street intersection.

10 12/10/2011 Saturday 1:40 AM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear DryOperating vehicle in erratic, reckless,

careless, negligent, or aggressive mannerNon-Fatal Injury 26 21

MV2, operating Main Street SB, was stopped at a red traffic signal. When the light turned green, it proceeded through the

intersection where it was struck by MV1. MV1, operating State Street WB, was traveling at a high rate of speed & failed

to stop for the red signal.

11 2/6/2012 Monday 1:57 PM Rear-End Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 49 23

MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street EB just south of Main Street intersection. MV1 stopped abruptly to avoid WB traffic

over yellow centerline. MV2 failed to stop in time and rear ended MV1.

12 2/19/2012 Sunday 12:37 PMSideswipe - Same


Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road markings

Property Damage Only 19 26MV1 and MV2 traveling on Main Street NB. MV1 parked in

"No Parking" Zone and opened driver side door as MV2 was passing. MV2 struck MV1's door.

Light ConditionWeather Condition

Road Surface

Driver Conributing Code (by Narritive Description)

Crash Diagram

ReferenceCrash Date Day of Week

Time of Day

Manner of Collision

CommentsCrash SeverityAges


1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014


D1 D2 D3Light Condition

Weather Condition

Road Surface


Crash Diagram


Time of Day

Manner of Collision


13 2/26/2012 Sunday 2:11 AM Rear-End Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Unknown Property Damage Only 30 -MV1 parked on State Street east of Main Street. MV2 struck

MV1 from behind then fled the scene turning onto Main Street SB.

14 3/6/2012 Tuesday 1:03 PM Rear-End Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 56 24MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street WB just west of Main Street intersection. MV1 stopped in traffic. MV2 looked away

for a second and rear ended MV1.

15 3/19/2012 Monday 10:56 AMSideswipe - Same


Failure to keep in proper lane or running off road

Property Damage Only 55 -MV1 and MV2 traveling on Main Street NB. MV1 in far right

lane when MV2 attempted to change lanes from left lane and made contact with MV1. MV2 made a U-turn and fled scene.

16 3/20/2012 Tuesday 3:04 PM Angle Daylight Clear DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road

markingsNon-Fatal Injury 30 34

MV1 traveling on State Street WB thru intersection. MV2 traveling on State Street EB attempting left turn onto Main

Street. MV2 claimed to not see the "No Left Turn" sign.

17 5/1/2012 Tuesday 8:22 AM Rear-End Daylight Rain Wet Other Improper Action Property Damage Only 48 34MV1 and MV2 traveling in unknown direction. MV1 stopped at red light. MV2 slowing for signal slid on wet pavement and

struck MV1.

18 7/17/2012 Tuesday 6:30 AM Angle Daylight Clear DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road

markingsProperty Damage Only 49 46

MV1 traveling on Main Street SB thru intersection. MV2 traveling on State Street EB thru intersection. Both claim to

have had green light.

19 10/3/2012 Wednesday 6:57 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Rain Wet Failed to yield the right of way Non-Fatal Injury 66 -MV1 traveling on Main Street SB attempting left turn onto

State Street struck a pedestrian.

20 11/20/2012 Tuesday 11:23 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Operating Defective Equipment Property Damage Only 24 30

MV1 operating State Street WB; MV2 operating State Street EB. MV2 was stopped at a red light at Main Street

intersection when it was struck by MV1. MV1 had brake trouble and could not stop at the intersection, veering left

and striking MV2 at an angle.

21 1/16/2013 Wednesday 3:26 PM Rear-End Daylight Rain Wet Followed too closely Property Damage Only 28 25

MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB. MV1 stopped in the middle of the Main Street intersection due to traffic when

it was rear-ended by MV2. MV2 was following too closely and did not expect to stop in the middle of the intersection.

22 1/27/2013 Sunday 2:08 AMSideswipe - Same

DirectionDark - Lighted Clear Dry Exceeded authorized speed limit Property Damage Only 31 N/A

MV1 operating Main Street SB when, under observance of police, it took a high speed left turn onto State Street EB.

MV1, losing control, sideswiped a parked MV near the intersection. MV1 fled the scene and refused to stop for

police. MV1 ultimately ran off the road and crashed into a wall at the School Street intersection.

23 8/2/2013 Friday 11:36 AM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Made an improper turn Non-Fatal Injury 21 25

MV1 operating State Street EB; MV2 operating State Street WB. MV1 was operating straight through the intersection

when it struck MV2. MV2 was making a left-turn onto Main Street SB from the through lane on State Street WB.

24 8/4/2013 Sunday 2:03 AM Head-On Dark - Lighted Clear DrySwerving or avoiding due to wind,

slippery surface, vehicle, obect, non-motorist in roadway, etc

Non-Fatal Injury 39 25

MV1 operating Main Street SB; MV2 operating Main Street NB. Both MVs claim the other MV swerved into their lane

and hit them head-on. Police note that the debris was in the SB lane in front of MV1.

25 8/20/2013 Tuesday 1:03 PM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 28 30

MV1 & MV2 (motor scooter) both operating Main Street SB. MV1 attempted a legal right-turn onto State Street WB when it was struck by MV2. MV2 was traveling along the curbing to

the right of traffic. MV2 claims his brakes failed when he tried to stop.


1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014



Weather Condition

Road Surface


Crash Diagram


Time of Day

Manner of Collision


26 11/1/2013 Friday 9:48 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Made an improper turn Property Damage Only 73 33

MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street SB. MV1 struck MV2 as it attempted to take a right-turn onto State Street WB from the left lane. MV2 was also attempting a right-turn but from

the right lane.

27 11/26/2013 Tuesday 12:49 PM Rear-End Daylight Cloudy Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 42 33

MV1 & MV2 both operating Main Street SB. MV1 stopped while turning right onto State Street WB for a cyclist in the crosswalk. MV2 was also preparing for a right turn when it

rear-ended MV1. MV2 was not expecting MV1 to stop in the middle of the turn.

28 1/6/2014 Monday 9:26 AMSideswipe - Same

DirectionDaylight Rain Wet No Improper Driving Property Damage Only 24 -

MV1 & MV2 both stopped at red traffic signal in adjacent lanes on Main Street SB at State Street intersection. MV1 began moving forward when light turned green. MV2, still

stationary, when young boy opened the rear right passenger door, striking MV1. MV2 got out of the car, became angry with his son, and then drove away down Main Street SB.

29 5/30/2014 Friday 7:17 PMSideswipe -

Opposite Direction

Daylight Cloudy Dry Physical Impairment Non-Fatal Injury 47 47 23

MV1 operating Main Street NB approaching State Street when it crossed the double yellow line, sideswiping MV2

operating Main Street SB. MV1 continued forward & rear-ended MV3, which was stopped at a red traffic signal at the State Street intersection. MV3 operator applied the brake,

but MV1 continued to accelerate into MV3. Responding officers found MV1 operator unconscious with foot on top of accelerator. Officers had to break into MV1 to put it into park.

30 6/13/2014 Friday 11:06 AM Cyclist Daylight Cloudy Wet Failure to yield the right-of-way Non-Fatal Injury - 21

MV1 was operating Main Street NB when it struck a cyclist in the crosswalk across State Street as it attempted to turn right onto State Street EB. MV1 stopped, yelled some vulgarities at

cyclist, then fled the scene.

31 7/27/2014 Sunday 1:33 AM Rear-End Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 27 27

MV1 & MV2 were both stopped at a red traffic signal on the Main Street SB approach at the State Street intersection.

When the light turned green, MV2 proceeded forward and lightly rear-ended MV1. MV1 had not started driving when

MV2 began moving forward.

32 8/27/2014 Wednesday 11:57 AM Rear-End Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 25 38

MV1 was operating Main Street NB when it rear-ended MV2, which was stopped at a red traffic signal at the State Street

intersection. MV1 continued forward into the crosswalk, causing two pedestrians to dodge out of the way to avoid

being struck.

33 8/28/2014 Thursday 9:23 AM Rear-End Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 27 44

MV1, operating State Street EB, was stopped at a red traffic signal at the Main Street intersection when it was rear-ended

by MV2. MV2 operator states he did not realize traffic was stopped until it was too late.

34 8/29/2014 Friday 11:16 AM Rear-End Daylight Clear Dry Followed too closely Non-Fatal Injury 36 34

MV1 & MV2 were both operating Main Street SB when they attempted to turn left onto State Street EB. MV2, in front of MV1, stopped suddenly for a cyclist that was crossing State Street as it traveled Main Street NB. MV1 could not stop in

time, rear-ending MV2.


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Weather Condition

Road Surface


Crash Diagram


Time of Day

Manner of Collision


35 9/21/2014 Sunday 2:25 AM Single Vehicle Dark - Lighted Cloudy WetSwerving or avoiding due to wind,

slippery surface, vehicle, obect, non-motorist in roadway, etc

Property Damage Only 37 N/A

MV1, operating Main Street NB approaching State Street intersection, lost control of her vehicle after trying to avoid an unknown MV that was turning left from Main Street SB onto State Street EB. MV1 crashed into a light pole, flower

bush, & tree in front of 1277 Main Street.

36 9/26/2014 Friday 4:58 PM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Failure to yield the right-of-way Non-Fatal Injury 40 38

MV1 was pulling onto State Street EB after being parked in front of United Bank at the corner of the Main Street

intersection. MV1 struck MV2 which had just turned right from Main Street NB onto State Street EB. MV1 states she did

not see MV2 when she pulled out of her parking space.

37 12/29/2014 Monday 1:28 PMSideswipe - Same

DirectionDaylight Cloudy Dry

Failure to keep in proper lane or running off road

Property Damage Only 57 53MV1 was operating Main Street SB approaching the State

Street intersection when it sideswiped MV2, which was parked on the side of Main Street SB.

38 11/12/2013 Tuesday 9:22 AM Pedestrian Daylight Cloudy Dry Failure to yield right-of-way Non-Fatal Injury 30 35MV1 operating Main Street SB. MV1 struck a pedestrian in a

marked crosswalk as it attempted to turn left onto State Street EB. MV1 fled the scene.

39 4/27/2011 Wednesday 9:04 PM Single Vehicle Dark - Lighted Cloudy DryFailure to keep in proper lane or running

off roadNon-Fatal Injury 34 N/A

MV1 heading NB on Main St through State St intersection when MV1 ran off the road and struck some stone blocks in

front of Mass Mutual Ctr.

40 2/15/2013 Friday 9:59 AMSideswipe - Same

DirectionDaylight Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 59 36

MV2 was parked on the side of Main St. just before the State St intersection with her driver door open. MV1 travelling SB

on Main St ran into the open door on MV2.

41 7/28/2013 Sunday 1:03 AM Single Vehicle Dark - Lighted Clear DryOpperating vehicle in erratic, reckless,

careless, negligent or aggressive manner.Non-Fatal Injury 19 N/A

MV1 was travelling at a high rate of speed EB on State St and tried to make a left turn onto Main St. MV1 lost control of the

vehicle and struck concrete blocks on the sidewalk causing the vehicle to overturn on to its roof.

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Crash Data Summary TableState Street @ Dwight Street - Springfield, Massachusetts

1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014


D1 D2 D3

1 3/19/2011 Saturday 10:31 AM Angle Daylight Cloudy DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1 operating State Street WB; MV2 operating Dwight Street SB. Per witness, MV2 disregarded red traffic signal on Dwight

Street, making contact with MV1 in the intersection.

2 3/22/2011 Tuesday 5:43 AM Angle Dark - Not Lighted Clear DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV2 operating Dwight Street SB; MV1 operating State Street EB. MV1 operator admitted to striking MV2 after disregarding

a red traffic signal on State Street.

3 4/16/2011 Saturday 1:12 PMSideswipe - Same

DirectionDaylight Cloudy Dry Made improper turn Non-Fatal Injury 56 47

MV1 & MV2 both operating Dwight Street SB. MV1 proceeded straight through intersection from left-turn-only

lane. MV2 turned left onto State Street EB from through-only lane. MV1 operator license suspended.

4 4/23/2011 Saturday 12:51 AM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Made an improper turn Property Damage Only 46 43

MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street EB. MV1 in left EB lane; MV2 in right EB lane. When traffic signal turned green,

MV1 made a right-turn onto Dwight Street SB from a through-only lane, cutting off MV2 which was travelling straight

through the intersection.

5 4/25/2011 Monday 4:05 PM Rear-End Daylight Cloudy Dry Followed too closely Property Damage Only 49 62 61MV1, MV2, & MV3 all traveling State Street WB. In the

intersection, MV1 struck rear of MV2, forcing MV2 forward into the rear of MV3.

6 4/29/2011 Friday 12:49 AM Single Vehicle Dark - Lighted Cloudy DrySwerving or avoiding due to wind,

slippery surface, vehicle, object, non-motorist in roadway, etc.

Non-Fatal Injury 27 N/A

MV1 (police cruiser) operating State Street WB with lights flashing in response to a call for assistance. MV1 swerves to avoid bicyclist in intersection traveling Chestnut Street SB.

MV1 loses control, skids through Dwight Street intersection, hits roadway curbing, & collides with south wall of Mass

Mutual Center.

7 5/5/2011 Thursday 9:25 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1 operating State Street WB; MV2 operating Dwight Street SB. MV2 disregarded red traffic signal on Dwight Street,

making contact with MV1 in the intersection.

8 5/25/2011 Wednesday 1:39 PM Rear-End Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 46 37 -MV1, MV2, & MV3 all traveling State Street WB. Stopped for

a red traffic signal at the intersection, MV1 struck rear of MV2, forcing MV2 forward into the rear of MV3.

9 9/7/2011 Wednesday 5:08 PMSideswipe - Same

DirectionDaylight Rain Wet Failure to keep in proper lane Non-Fatal Injury 65 31

MV1 & MV2 both operating Dwight Street SB. MV1 in left-turn-only lane; MV2 in middle through-only lane. MV1 made

contact with MV2 when it continued straight through the intersection instead of turning left on State Street EB.

10 9/19/2012 Wednesday 7:26 AM Rear-End Daylight Cloudy Dry Inattention Property Damage Only - -MV1 and MV2 traveling on Dwight Street SB. MV1 stopped at red light. MV2 for unknown reason failed to stop and struck

MV1.

11 11/17/2012 Saturday 10:03 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Failure to keep in proper lane Non-Fatal Injury 31 46


contact with MV2 when it attempted left turn onto State Street EB.

12 11/18/2012 Sunday 10:16 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Failure to keep in proper lane Non-Fatal Injury 23 -


contact with MV2 when it attempted left turn onto State Street EB. MV1 fled scene.

13 11/27/2012 Tuesday 12:46 PM Rear-End Daylight Snow Snow Followed too closely Property Damage Only 46 18MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street EB. MV1 stopped in

traffic. MV2 failed to stop and struck MV1.

14 12/28/2012 Friday 8:07 AM Rear-End Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 80 23MV1 and MV2 traveling on Dwight Street SB. MV2 stopped at

red light. MV1 failed to stop and struck MV2.

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15 3/8/2013 Friday 4:01 PMSideswipe - Same

DirectionDaylight Clear Dry Failed to keep in proper lane Property Damage Only 42 54

MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB after Dwight Street intersection. MV2 sideswiped MV1 as it attempted to

change lanes.

16 3/24/2013 Sunday 5:50 AMSideswipe - Same

DirectionDawn Clear Dry Made an improper turn Property Damage Only 39 25

MV1 & MV2 both operating Dwight Street SB in adjacent lanes. When light turned green, MV2 (in left lane) continued

straight toward Maple Street when it was struck by MV1. MV1 (in right lane) was attempting a left-turn onto State

Street EB.

17 4/4/2013 Thursday 3:10 PM Rear-End Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 25 24MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street EB prior to Dwight Street. MV1 & MV2 were both stopped in traffic when MV1

was suddenly rear-ended by MV2.

18 4/27/2013 Saturday 8:49 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1 operating Dwight Street SB; MV2 operating State Street EB. MV1 was traveling from Dwight Street SB to Maple Street

SB on a green light when it was struck by MV2. MV2 was trying to keep her daughter in her car seat when she ran a red

light on State Street EB and struck MV1.

19 5/11/2013 Saturday 6:31 AMSideswipe - Same

DirectionDaylight Rain Wet Made an improper turn Property Damage Only 61 44

MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street EB. MV2 (in right lane) was operating straight through intersection when it was struck by MV1. MV1 (in center lane) attempted to turn right

onto Dwight Street SB, sideswiping MV1.

20 6/12/2013 Wednesday 9:49 AM Cyclist Daylight Clear Dry No Improper Driving Non-Fatal Injury 60 37MV1 operating State Street EB approaching the Dwight Street intersection when it struck a cyclist operating the wrong way

on Maple Street.

21 6/15/2013 Saturday 1:29 PM Cyclist Daylight Clear Dry No Improper Driving Non-Fatal Injury 32 17

MV1 operating Dwight Street SB. MV1 had been stopped at a red light and proceeded into the State Street intersection

when the light turned green. Cyclist, operating State Street WB disregarded the red light and struck MV1.

22 7/2/2013 Tuesday 11:35 AM Rear-End Daylight Cloudy Dry Followed too closely Non-Fatal Injury 55 29MV1 & MV2 both operating Dwight Street SB. MV2 stopped

in traffic for a red light when it was rear-ended by MV1.

23 8/1/2013 Thursday 11:30 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Rain WetDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1 operating Dwight Street SB; MV2 operating State Street WB. MV1 was entering the intersection on a green light when

it struck MV2. MV2 admitted to running a red light.

24 8/5/2013 Monday 4:55 PM Angle Daylight Clear DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1 operating State Street WB; MV2 operating Dwight Street SB. MV1 ran a red light and struck MV2 in the intersection.

25 8/9/2013 Friday 3:28 PM Rear-End Daylight Rain Wet Followed too closely Property Damage Only 53 31MV1 & MV2 both operating Dwight Street SB. MV1 stopped

prior to the intersection when it was rear-ended by MV2. Roads were very slick from all-day rain.

26 10/9/2013 Wednesday 2:59 PMSideswipe - Same

DirectionDaylight Clear Dry Failure to keep in proper lane Property Damage Only 38 38

MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street EB. MV2 sideswiped MV1 in the intersection as it attempted to change lanes.

27 11/1/2013 Friday 2:16 AM Angle Dark - Lighted Rain WetDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road

markingsProperty Damage Only 20 -

MV1 operating Dwight Street SB; MV2 operating State Street WB. MV1 was struck by MV2 as it entered the intersection.

MV2 ran a red light and fled the scene.

28 11/1/2013 Friday 2:09 PM Angle Daylight Cloudy WetDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1 & MV2 both operating Dwight Street SB. MV1 (in middle lane) struck MV2 as it turned left onto State Street EB. MV2 was continuing straight across the intersection from the

left-turn-only lane.


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29 12/17/2013 Tuesday 7:40 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Cloudy SnowDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1 operating State Street WB; MV2 operating Dwight Street SB. MV1 (green light) was struck by MV2 in the intersection

when MV2 failed to stop for a red light. MV2 did not have its headlights on.

30 12/23/2013 Monday 3:49 PM Pedestrian Daylight Cloudy Wet Failure to yield right-of-way Non-Fatal Injury 25 64

MV1 operating State Street WB. MV1 was turning left onto Maple Street SB with a green left-arrow when it struck a

pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. Pedestrian claims to have had a walk signal.

31 6/28/2014 Saturday 9:02 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Failed to yield right of way Non-Fatal Injury 34 56

MV1 travelling WB on State Street failed to stop at a red traffic signal at Dwight Street intersection. MV2 travelling SB

on Dwight Street at intersection of State Street through a green traffic signal when contact was made with MV1. Impact

caused MV1 to continue forward and make contact with a street sign pole.

32 8/13/2014 Wednesday 10:10 AMSideswipe - Same

DirectionDaylight Rain Wet

Disregarded traffic signs, signals, road markings

Property Damage Only 55 29

MV1 (USPS truck) was stopped at red light in right-most left-turn lane on Dwight Street SB. When light turned green, it

was sideswiped by MV2 as it attempted a left turn onto State Street EB. MV2 was in left-most left-turn lane but proceeded

straight.

33 10/8/2014 Wednesday 3:53 PM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Failed to yield right of way Non-Fatal Injury 53 40MV1 travelling State Street EB when MV2 made left turn from

State Street WB onto Maple Street and collided with MV1

34 10/13/2014 Monday 7:03 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Made an improper turn Property Damage Only 20 73

MV1 and MV2 travelling State Street EB. MV1 attempted to take right turn onto Maple Street from left lane of State

Street when she made contact with MV2 (travelling in right lane).

35 10/21/2014 Tuesday 2:56 PM Cyclist Daylight Clear Dry No Improper Driving Non-Fatal Injury 69 54

MV1 travelling State Street WB approaching green traffic signal at Maple/Dwight Streets, merging into right lane. A

bicyclist riding NB on Maple Street crossed over State Street and struck MV1.

36 10/25/2014 Saturday 9:58 AM Angle Daylight Clear DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1 travelling State Street WB approaching Maple Street and turned left onto Maple Street. MV2 travelling State Street EB when MV1 collided into MV2. Operator of MV2 states MV1

ran through red traffic signal.

37 11/20/2014 Thursday 11:16 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1 travelling WB in right lane of State Street and had green traffic signal at intersection of State and Maple Streets. MV2 travelling Maple Street SB in center lane when it ran through

red traffic signal, colliding with MV1.

38 2/19/2012 Sunday 12:54 PM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Made Improper Turn Non-Fatal Injury 50 62MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street EB. MV1 was in right lane. MV2 drove around MV1 and attempted to make right

turn onto Dwight Street from left lane.

39 9/2/2011 Friday 9:49 AM Rear-End Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 22 39 34

MV1, MV2, & M3 all operating State Street EB. MV1 & MV2 were stopping for a school bus just east of the intersection

when M3 rear-ended MV2, pushing MV2 forward into rear of MV1.

40 8/15/2012 Wednesday 8:55 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Rain Wet Fatiqued/Asleep Non-Fatal Injury 32 69MV2 was travelling SB on Dwight St thru State St. intersection when MV1 travelling WB on State St ran a red light and struck

MV2.

41 2/19/2014 Wednesday 8:08 PM Rear-End Dark - Lighted Clear Wet Other Improper Action Non-Fatal Injury - 23MV2 was stopped at State St intersection heading SB on Dwight St when MV1 rear ended her. MV1 then fled the

scene.


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42 9/7/2014 Sunday 12:57 AM Angle Dark - Lighted Rain Wet Unknown Property Damage Only 35 25MV1 was travelling EB on State St when collided with MV2 at Dwight St intersection. MV2 was travelling SB on Dwight St.

43 11/17/12 Saturday 10:03 PM Angle Dark - lighted roadway Clear DryFailure to keep in proper lane or running

off roadNon-fatal injury 30 -

MV1 travelling SB Dwight Street in center travel lane attempting left turn onto State Street when crash occurred.

MV2 travelling SB Dwight Street in left travel lane also attempting to make a left turn onto State Street when crash

occurred.

Crash Data Summary TableState Street @ Chestnut Street - Springfield, Massachusetts

1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014


D1 D2 D3

1 2/26/2011 Saturday 8:47 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1 operating State Street EB; MV2 operating Maple Street NB. Both operators stated they had a green traffic signal when

MV1 & MV2 collided in the intersection. Multiple witnesses state that MV1 ran a red traffic signal.

2 3/25/2011 Friday 10:27 AM Angle Daylight Cloudy Dry Wrong side or wrong way Property Damage Only 77 40

MV1 operating State Street WB; MV2 operating Chestnut Street SB (wrong way). MV2 struck MV1 in the intersection

(did not see traffic signal since traveling the wrong way). MV2 operator says she was not familiar with the area.

3 4/5/2011 Tuesday 6:54 PM Rear-End Dusk Clear Snow Inattention Property Damage Only 57 36MV1 & MV2 both operating Maple Street NB. MV1 rear-ended

MV2 in the intersection.

4 5/29/2011 Sunday 4:45 PM Rear-End Daylight Clear DrySwerving or avoiding due to wind, slippery

surface, vehicle, object, non-motorist in roadway, etc.


MV1 & MV2 both operating Chestnut Street NB. MV1 slammed on brakes, swerving to avoid children who ran across the street. MV2 drove into rear of MV1 due to sudden stop of

MV1.

5 6/21/2011 Tuesday 11:13 PM Rear-End Dark - Lighted Clear DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road

markingsNon-Fatal Injury 25 -

MV1, operating State Street WB, was rear-ended by MV2 while stopped at a red traffic signal. MV2 fled the scene, continuing State Street WB through the red traffic signal.

6 8/6/2011 Saturday 10:30 PM Pedestrian Dark - Not Lighted Cloudy Wet Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 18 56

MV1 operating State Street WB struck a pedestrian heading SB across State Street at crosswalk just prior to intersection.

MV1 operator says tried to brake but couldn't stop in time due to wet pavement.

7 11/23/2011 Wednesday 11:40 AM Pedestrian Daylight Rain Wet Inattention Non-Fatal Injury - 28 27

Pedestrians state they were walking State Street WB crossing Chestnut Street in crosswalk when MV1 backed into them. MV1 operator asked if pedestrians were okay & then left

without exchanging info.

8 1/11/2012 Wednesday 9:47 AM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Made Improper Turn Property Damage Only - 48MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street WB. MV1 was in right

lane. MV2 drove around MV1 and attempted to make right turn onto Chestnut Street from left lane.

9 1/28/2012 Saturday 3:01 AM Head On Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Wrong side or wrong way Non-Fatal Injury 36 -MV1 traveling on Maple Street NB. MV2 traveling wrong way

crossed the intersection from Chestnut SB. MV2 fled after collision.

10 10/30/2014 Thursday 12:39 PM Rear-end Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Non-fatal Injury 39 39 19

MV1, MV2, & MV3 all operating on State Street WB. MV1 had stopped in traffic for a red light at Chestnut Street when it was rear-ended by MV2 in front of 220 State Street. MV2 was then

rear-ended by MV3.

11 3/28/2012 Wednesday 9:33 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Cloudy WetDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1 traveling on Maple Street NB thru intersection on green light. MV2 traveling on State Street EB runs red light and stuck

MV1. Operator of MV2 fled on foot.

12 4/4/2012 Wednesday 10:31 PM Rear-End Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 21 50MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street EB. MV2 stopped at

red light. MV1 looked away from road and struck MV2.

13 5/18/2012 Friday 11:56 PM Pedestrian Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Failure to yield right-of-way Non-Fatal Injury - 40MV1 traveling on State Street EB making a left turn onto

Chestnut Street. Pedestrian traveling WB on State Street at intersection hit by MV1. MV1 fled scene.

14 6/22/2012 Friday 8:27 PMSideswipe -

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MV1 traveling on State Street WB on green signal swerved to avoid pedestrian who ran into the roadway. MV1 braked and slid on wet roadway into MV2. MV2 traveling on State Street

EB in left lane.

15 8/20/2012 Monday 3:55 AM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road

markingsProperty Damage Only 49 -

MV1 traveling on State Street WB. MV2 traveling on Maple Street NB. Both claim to have green light.

16 11/28/2012 Wednesday 2:15 PM Rear-End Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 21 17MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street WB. MV1 stopped in line of traffic. MV2 struck rear of MV1 then fled the scene.



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17 12/6/2012 Thursday 2:04 PM Single Vehicle Daylight Clear DrySwerving or avoiding due to wind, slippery


Property Damage Only 17 N/AMV1 traveling on Maple Street NB struck a fire hydrant. Operator of MV1 claimed a White van cut them off and

swerved to avoid collision.

18 12/15/2012 Saturday 12:06 AM Rear-End Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Inattention Non-Fatal Injury - 19 34MV1, MV2, & M3 all operating State Street WB. MV2 & MV3 were just east of the intersection when M1 rear-ended MV2,

pushing MV2 forward into rear of MV3.

19 1/4/2013 Friday 12:44 PM Rear-End Daylight Cloudy Dry Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 32 30 28

MV1, MV2, & MV3 all operating State Street WB approaching Chestnut Street. MV1 was slowing in traffic in the intersection when it was rear-ended by MV2. MV2, also slowing in traffic, was rear-ended by MV3. MV3 accidentally hit the gas pedal

instead of the brake, sending it into the rear of MV2.

20 2/8/2013 Friday 8:41 AM Angle Daylight Cloudy DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1 operating State Street EB; MV2 operating State Street WB. MV2 struck MV1 as MV1 attempted a left-turn onto

Chestnut Street NB. A No Left-Turn sign onto Chestnut Street NB is clearly posted.

21 5/19/2013 Sunday 7:47 AM Angle Daylight Cloudy DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1 operating Maple Street NB; MV2 operating State Street EB. Both operators stated they had a green traffic signal when MV1 & MV2 collided in the intersection. Unclear as to which

MV ran a red light.

22 6/14/2013 Friday 6:29 AM Angle Daylight Rain WetDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1 operating State Street EB; MV2 operating Maple Street NB. MV1 (green light) attempted to stop when she noticed MV2 run a red light. MV1 couldn't stop in time and collided

with MV2.

23 6/17/2013 Monday 8:44 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1 operating State Street EB; MV2 operating Maple Street NB. Both operators stated they had a green traffic signal when MV1 & MV2 collided in the intersection. Unclear as to which

MV ran a red light.

24 7/23/2013 Tuesday 9:45 AM Rear-End Daylight Cloudy Wet Inattention Property Damage Only 24 58

MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB. MV2 was stuck behind a bus when it switched from the right lane to the left lane. As MV2 started moving forward in the left lane, it was

rear-ended by MV1. MV1 states MV2 was stopped in the left lane despite having a green light and didn't have tim to stop.

Heavy downpour at time of accident.

25 10/25/2013 Friday 2:01 AM Rear-End Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 59 26MV1 & MV2 both operating Maple Street NB. MV1, stopped

at a red light, was rear-ended by MV2.

26 12/4/2013 Wednesday 8:18 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1 operating Maple Street NB; MV2 operating State Street EB. MV1 (green light) was struck by MV2 as it entered the

intersection. MV2 claims her light had just turned from yellow to red.

27 2/7/2014 Friday 2:29 AM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1 operating Chestnut Street NB through the State Street intersection when it was struck by MV2 operating State Street WB. MV2 failed to stop at a red traffic signal & then fled the

scene. MV2 later found parked along State Street.

28 3/2/2014 Sunday 12:23 AM Rear-End Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Driving too fast for conditions Non-Fatal Injury 32 52

MV2, operating State Street WB, was rear-ended by MV1, also operating State Street WB, while it was stopped at a red traffic

signal at Chestnut Street intersection. MV1 operator got out of MV1 and fled the scene, running south down Maple Street.


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29 4/10/2014 Thursday 4:42 PM Rear-End Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 41 30MV1 & MV2 were both operating State Street EB when MV2 was rear-ended by MV1. MV2 had stopped in traffic for a red

traffic signal at the Chestnut Street intersection.

30 7/3/2014 Thursday 10:05 AM Rear-End Daylight Clear DryOperating vehicle in erratic, reckless,

careless, negligent, or aggressive mannerProperty Damage Only 36 44

MV2 (undercover officers) was stopped behind MV1 at a red traffic signal on a drug investigation. MV1 backed up, striking

MV2, & then fled the scene on Chestnut Street NB. MV1 crossed & damaged the lawn of Springfield Library &

Museums. MV2 pursued MV1 where an arrest was made on I-91 N.

31 8/22/2014 Friday 9:32 PMSideswipe - Same

DirectionDark - Unknown Lighting Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 32 21

MV1 & MV2 were both operating Maple Street NB when they hit each other. MV1 had stopped near 195 State Street to

allow pedestrians to pass when MV2 passed MV1.

32 10/16/2014 Thursday 10:19 AM Pedestrian Daylight Rain Wet No Improper Driving Non-Fatal Injury 19 21

MV1 operating State Street WB when it struck a pedestrian near the Chestnut Street intersection. MV1 was following the

flow of traffic and operating with a green traffic signal. Pedestrian ran out into the road from Maple Street toward

Chestnut Street.

33 12/11/2014 Thursday 2:51 PM Rear-End Daylight Cloudy Wet Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 52 52

MV1 & MV2 were both operating State Street WB when MV1 stopped in front of 195 State Street for a red traffic signal at

Chestnut Street. MV2 failed to stop, skidding on wet pavement before rear-ending MV1.

34 6/26/2014 Thursday 6:35 PM Rear-End/Angle Daylight Clear DryInattention/Operating vehicle in erratic,

reckless, careless, negligent, or aggressive manner

Non-Fatal Injury 23 - 25

MV1 stopped in traffic on Maple Street NB when MV2 rear-ended MV1. MV2 attempted to swerve right to leave the

scene. MV2 continued NB on Maple Street and attempted to cross over State Street with a red traffic signal. MV2 struck the

side of MV3 (travelling EB State Street with green traffic signal). Operator of MV2 jumped out of vehicle and fled on

foot

35 10/6/2011 Thursday 8:18 AM Rear-end Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 40 56 56MV 1 heading NB on Maple St rear ended MV2 who was

stopped at State St intersection. MV2 was forced ahead into MV3.


DirectionDaylight Cloudy Wet Distracted Non-Fatal Injury 38 60 NA

MV3 and MV4 were appropriately parked on the left side of Maple St just before the State St intersection. MV1 NB on

Maple St was towing MV2 (truck w/trailer) when the driver coughed and briefly closed his eyes causing him to swerve and

collide with MV3 and MV4.


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January 0 0%

February 2 5%

March 4 9%

April 6 14%

May 3 7%

June 3 7%

July 1 2%

August 5 12%

September 4 9%

October 5 12%

November 7 16%

December 3 7%

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Sunday 4 9%

Monday 4 9%

Tuesday 5 12%

Wednesday 9 21%

Thursday 4 9%

Friday 7 16%

Saturday 10 23%

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9AM ‐ 12PM 6 14%

12PM‐3PM 8 19%

3PM ‐ 6PM 8 19%

6PM ‐ 9PM 4 9%

9PM ‐ 6AM 14 33%


Single Vehicle 1 2%

Rear‐end 10 23%

Angled 21 49%

Sideswipe 7 16%

Head‐on 0 0%

Ped/Bike 4 9%



Clear 25 58%

Cloudy 9 21%

Rain 8 19%

Snow 1 2%

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Dry 30 70%

Wet 11 26%

Snow 2 5%

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January 4 11%

February 3 8%

March 3 8%

April 3 8%

May 3 8%

June 5 14%

July 2 6%

August 3 8%

September 0 0%

October 4 11%

November 2 6%

December 4 11%

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Sunday 3 8%

Monday 2 6%

Tuesday 3 8%

Wednesday 6 17%

Thursday 9 25%

Friday 9 25%

Saturday 4 11%

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9AM ‐ 12PM 7 19%

12PM‐3PM 6 17%

3PM ‐ 6PM 2 6%

6PM ‐ 9PM 6 17%

9PM ‐ 6AM 12 33%


Single Vehicle 1 3%

Rear‐end 16 44%

Angled 11 31%

Sideswipe 3 8%

Head‐on 1 3%

Ped/Bike 4 11%



Clear 23 64%

Cloudy 10 28%

Rain 3 8%

Snow 0 0%

Other 0 0%

Unknown / NR 0 0%

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Crash Data Summary TableState Street @ Elliot Street - Springfield, Massachusetts

1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014


D1 D2 D3

1 3/14/2011 Monday 3:10 PM Angle Daylight Cloudy Dry Made an improper turn Property Damage Only 46 21MV1 & MV2 were both operating State Street EB. MV1 (in

left lane) struck MV1 (in right lane) as MV1 tried to turn left onto Elliot Street NB from the right travel lane.

2 4/10/2012 Tuesday 4:40 PM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Failed to yield right of way Property Damage Only 25 29MV2 traveling on State Street WB in left travel lane. MV1 traveling on Elliot Street SB pulling from STOP sign struck

MV2.

3 4/23/2013 Tuesday 4:18 PM Rear-End Daylight Cloudy Dry No improper driving Non-Fatal Injury 21 56

MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB approaching Elliot Street. MV1 made a sudden stop due to pedestrians

crossing the street not in a marked crosswalk. MV2 attempted to stop but skidded into the rear of MV1. A

witness states that neither vehicle was speed, and accident was caused by the pedestrians who tried to cross street to force traffic to stop instead of waiting for a break in traffic.

4 12/5/2013 Thursday 4:33 PM Angle Dusk Rain Wet Failure to yield right of way Non-Fatal Injury 22 22

MV1 operating Elliot Street SB; MV2 operating State Street WB. MV2 struck MV1 as MV1 attempted to turn left onto State Street EB without yielding the right-of-way to MV2.

MV2 couldn't stop in time.

5 8/12/2014 Tuesday 3:47 PMSideswipe - Same

DirectionDaylight Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 21 -

MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street WB. MV2 parked on side of the road with flashers on. MV1 struck MV2.

6 10/28/2014 Tuesday 2:48 PM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Failure to yield right of way Unknown 31 47MV1 traveling on State Street WB. MV2 traveling on Elliot

Street SB attempting left turn. MV2 struck MV1.



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Crash Data Summary TableState Street @ Spring Street - Springfield, Massachusetts

1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014


D1 D2 D3

1 1/19/2011 Wednesday 4:00 PM Angle Daylight Cloudy WetDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1 operating School Street NB; MV2 operating State Street EB. After waiting for the traffic signal to turn green, MV1

proceeded through the intersection where it was struck by MV2, which failed to stop for a red traffic signal on State

Street EB.

2 2/10/2011 Thursday 8:24 AMSideswipe - Same

DirectionDaylight Clear Dry No improper driving Property Damage Only 33 50

MV1 (fire truck) & MV2 both operating Spring Street SB. MV1 sideswiped MV2 as it was passing with its emergency lights flashing. MV2 was stationary, pulled over as far as possible.

Street width reduced due to snow banks.

3 4/15/2011 Friday 3:14 PM Pedestrian Daylight Clear DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1, operating State Street WB, failed to stop for a school bus unloading students just prior to the Spring Street

intersection. After passing the school bus, MV1 struck a child crossing the street in front of the bus.

4 9/1/2011 Thursday 7:08 PM Rear-End Dusk Cloudy Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 48 54MV2, operating Spring Street SB, was stopped at the State

Street intersection when it was rear-ended by MV1.


DirectionDark - Lighted Clear Dry Failure to keep in proper lane Non-Fatal Injury 34 45

MV1 operating State Street WB in the left-most travel lane just prior to the Spring Street intersection. MV2 pulled out of

a nearby driveway and made contact with MV1 as it was crossing into the left-most travel lane.

6 9/24/2011 Saturday 11:45 AM Pedestrian Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 19 34

MV1 was stopped at red traffic signal on the Spring Street SB approach waiting to turn left. When the signal turned green,

the opposing driver on the School Street NB approached waved MV1 on to take the left-turn. During the left-turn, MV1

struck a woman approximately 8 feet into the marked crosswalk. She was taken to the hospital.

7 10/26/2011 Wednesday 6:07 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Failure to yield right-of-way Non-Fatal Injury 38 35

MV1, operating State Street WB, was attempting to make a left-turn onto School Street SB when it was struck by MV2, operating State Street EB. Both drivers claimed to have a

green light, which they did; however, there is not a green left arrow on the State Street WB approach. Drivers must yield to oncoming traffic when making the left-turn on School Street.

8 1/15/2012 Sunday 6:09 PM Rear-End Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 18 -MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street WB. MV2 stopped to

make a left turn when MV1 bumped it.

9 1/17/2012 Tuesday 9:13 AM Rear-End Daylight Clear Wet Followed too closely Non-Fatal Injury - -MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street WB. MV2 stopped in

traffic when MV1 struck it.

10 1/23/2012 Monday 6:16 PM Rear-End Dark - Lighted Rain Wet Exceeded authorized speed limit Property Damage Only - 52MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street WB. MV2 stopped in

traffic when MV1 slid on roadway and rear-ended MV2.

11 1/24/2012 Tuesday 4:49 PM Rear-End Dusk Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 42 -MV Unk traveling on State Street EB making a right turn onto School Street stopped suddenly for a pedestrian. This caused

MV1 to stop suddenly and MV2 rear ended MV1.

12 2/10/2012 Friday 1:45 AM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road

markingsNon-Fatal Injury - 23

MV1 traveling on Spring Street SB ran red light attempting left turn onto State Street. MV2 traveling on State Street EB with

green light was struck MV1. MV1 fled the scene.

13 4/12/2012 Thursday 11:38 AM Rear-End Daylight Cloudy Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 22 29MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street WB. MV1 rear ended

by MV2.

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14 5/26/2012 Saturday 2:13 PM Angle Daylight Cloudy Dry Failure to yield right-of-way Non-Fatal Injury 27 -

MV1 traveling on State Street EB thru intersection on green. MV2 traveling on State Street WB attempting left turn onto School Street struck MV1. After collision MV2 struck traffic

signal pole.

15 6/30/2012 Saturday 2:16 AM Rear-End Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Operating Defective Equipment Property Damage Only 36 -MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street EB. MV1 rear ended MV2. Operator of MV1 stated that MV2 had no visible rear

lights. MV2 fled scene.

16 8/12/2012 Sunday 1:31 AM Rear-End Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Distracted Property Damage Only 45 -MV1 and MV2 both traveling on State Street EB. MV1

stopped at red light when struck by MV2.

17 9/11/2012 Tuesday 8:14 PM Single Vehicle Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Visibility Obstructed Non-Fatal Injury - -

Pedestrians crossing State Street SB against "red" crossing signal. MV1 and witness traveling on State Street WB.

Witness slowed for pedestrians, MV1 made contact with a pedestrian. MV1 states that visibility obstructed by witness

vehicle.

18 9/17/2012 Monday 12:44 PM Single Vehicle Daylight Clear DryFailure to keep in proper lane or running

off roadProperty Damage Only - N/A

MV1 traveling on Spring Street SB ran off road and struck a fire hydrant.

19 10/30/2012 Tuesday 12:08 PM Rear-End Daylight Cloudy Dry Inattention Non-Fatal Injury - -MV1 and MV2 traveling on State Street WB. MV1 stopped at

red light was rear ended by MV2.

20 12/19/2012 Wednesday 7:40 PM Single Vehicle Dark - Lighted Clear Dry No improper driving Non-Fatal Injury 74 -MV1 traveling on State Street EB thru intersection on green. Pedestrian crossed the street. MV1 unable to avoid collision.

21 12/28/2012 Friday 2:02 PM Angle Daylight Clear Wet Failure to yield right-of-way Property Damage Only 77 35MV1 traveling on State Street WB attempting a left turn onto

School Street. MV2 traveling on State Street EB thru intersection.

22 2/3/2013 Sunday 9:51 AM Angle Daylight Cloudy Wet Made an improper turn Non-Fatal Injury 64 19MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB. MV2 (left lane) struck MV1 (right lane) in the intersection as MV1 attempted

to make a U-turn.

23 3/5/2013 Tuesday 12:44 PM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Distracted Non-Fatal Injury 32 25 57

MV1 operating State Street EB; MV2 & MV3 operating State Street WB. After crossing the intersection, MV1 veered over

the median and into MV2 in the WB lanes. Impact pushed MV2 into MV3.

24 4/5/2013 Friday 12:42 PM Rear-End Daylight Clear Dry Other Improper Driving Non-Fatal Injury 61 65MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street EB. MV1 was rear-

ended by MV2 after stopping for a red light. MV2 had trouble with its accelerator as it was attempting to brake.

25 5/27/2013 Monday 12:43 PM Rear-End Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 51 24

MV1 (motorcycle) & MV2 both operating State Street EB. MV1 was slowing with its right blinker on as it prepared for a right turn onto School Street SB when it was rear-ended by

MV2.

26 7/18/2013 Thursday 6:52 AMSideswipe - Same

DirectionDaylight Clear Dry No improper driving Property Damage Only 38 46

MV1 & MV2 (tractor trailer) both operating State Street WB in adjacent lanes. The rear end of MV2's trailer sideswiped

MV1 as MV2 turned right onto Spring Street NB.

27 7/30/2013 Tuesday 10:59 AM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Failure to yield right-of-way Non-Fatal Injury 20 24 19

MV1 operating State Street WB: MV2 & MV3 operating State Street EB. MV1 struck MV2 as it attempted a U-turn on a

green light. Impact sent nearby MV3 operator off his bike. MV2 & MV3 were described as operating at a high rate of

speed.

28 8/30/2013 Friday 9:11 AM Rear-End Daylight Cloudy Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 33 63

MV1 & MV2 both operating School Street NB. MV2 was stopped in traffic approaching the State Street intersection when it was rear-ended by MV1. MV1, previously stopped,

thought that MV2 had started moving.


1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014


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29 9/3/2013 Tuesday 11:49 AM Rear-End Daylight Cloudy Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 36 60

MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street EB. MV1 & MV2 were both stopped at a red light. When light turned green, MV2 started to move forward and rear-ended MV1 before

MV1 started moving.

30 9/4/2013 Wednesday 3:00 PM Rear-End Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only - -MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB. MV2 was

stopped in traffic when it was rear-ended by MV1. MV1 went around MV2 and fled the scene.

31 10/17/2013 Thursday 4:33 PM Angle Daylight Cloudy DryDisregarded traffic signs, signals, road


MV1 operating State Street EB; MV2 (PVTA mini-bus) operating School Street NB. MV1 (green light) struck MV2 as

MV2 turned right-on-red onto State Street EB.

32 11/21/2013 Thursday 7:39 PM Rear-End Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Followed too closely Property Damage Only 58 19MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB. MV1 was rear-

ended by MV2 as it slowed to a stop for a red light at the Spring Street intersection.

33 12/3/2013 Tuesday 12:54 PM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Failure to yield right-of-way Property Damage Only 20 19MV1 operating State Street EB; MV2 operating State Street WB. MV1 struck MV2 as MV2 attempted to turn left onto School Street SB without yielding the right-of-way to MV1.

34 1/10/2014 Friday 7:37 AM Single Vehicle Daylight Snow Snow Driving too fast for conditions Non-Fatal Injury 24 N/A

MV1, operating State Street WB, attempted to turn left onto School Street. MV1 slid on the snow, loosing control &

traveling off the roadway through a parking lot and into two chain link fences (287 & 281 State Street).

35 1/22/2014 Wednesday 12:35 PM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 22 -

MV1 travelling State Street WB and attempts left turn on School Street. MV2 travelling State Street EB made contact with MV1 in intersection. Occupants of MV1 fled scene on

foot.

36 3/10/2014 Monday 12:24 PM Rear-End Daylight Cloudy Dry Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 35 29

MV2 travelling State Street WB with MV1 following. MV2 had proceeded to move forward when traffic signal turned green,

and then stopped again for a car turning right onto Spring Street, leading MV1 to rear-end MV2.

37 6/17/2014 Tuesday 1:11 PM Rear-End Daylight Clear Dry Followed too closely Property Damage Only 31 -MV1 stopped at Spring Street (SB) for a red traffic signal when

MV1 rear-ended MV1.

38 6/23/2014 Monday 1:36 PM Rear-End Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 37 29 39MV1, MV2, and MV3, respectively, were stopping at traffic

light at State Street EB. MV3 collided into MV2, which proceeded to collide into MV1.

39 6/27/2014 Friday 12:22 PM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Failed to yield right of way Non-Fatal Injury 18 34

MV1 travelling State Street WB attempting a left turn onto School Street when collision occurred. MV2 was travelling

State Street EB in the right lane when collision occurred. MV1 rotated and collided with metal post.

40 7/31/2014 Thursday 9:37 PM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Failed to yield right of way Non-Fatal Injury 43 18

MV1 (motorcycle) travelling State Street EB in right-most travel lane. MV2 was attempting a left turn onto School

Street from State Street WB at time of the collision. MV2 struck rear-quarter of MV1

41 8/15/2014 Friday 9:44 AMSideswipe - Same

DirectionDaylight Clear Dry Failed to yield right of way Property Damage Only 38 55

MV1 travelling State Street EB in center lane when MV2 (travelling State Street EB in right lane) abruptly put on turn

signal and attempted to move into center lane, when it sideswiped MV1.


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42 9/11/2014 Thursday 1:27 PM Rear-End Daylight Cloudy WetSwerving or avoiding due to wind,

slippery surface, vehicle, object, non-motorist in roadway, etc.

Non-Fatal Injury 37 57

MV1 travelling State Street WB when emergency vehicle with emergency lights activated was travelling behind her. She

pulled over and stopped to allow emergency vehicle to pass. MV2 was travelling State Street WB as well, and attempted to

pull over but collided with MV1.

43 9/15/2014 Monday 10:42 AM Head On Daylight Clear Dry Failed to yield right of way Non-Fatal Injury - 27

MV1 travelling Spring Street SB attempted to make left turn onto State Street. MV2 travelling School Street NB crossing over State Street and collided into MV1, which did not have

turn signal activated.

44 10/14/2014 Tuesday 2:14 PM Cyclist Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 26 54MV1 travelling State Street EB attempting to take right turn onto School Street. As the right turn was made, a motorized bicycle passed MV1 on the right side and sideswiped MV1

45 11/21/2014 Friday 5:19 PM Head On Dark - Lighted Clear DryOperating vehicle in erratic, reckless,

careless, negligent or aggressive mannerNon-Fatal Injury - 50

MV1 (fleeing from 2 other MV accidents) made contact with MV2 head on at School Street. This caused MV1 to come to

rest and burst into flames.

46 6/25/2011 Saturday 11:35 PM Head On Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 18 27MV1 travelling WB on State St tried to make a right hand turn

onto Spring St. MV2 was stopped at a red light on Spring St when MV1 struck her vehicle head on.

47 9/8/2011 Thursday 2:12 PM Rear-End Daylight Cloudy Dry Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 44 64MV1 SB was stopped at red light on Spring St at State St.

intersection. MV2 was approaching MV1 from the rear but was unable to stop in time colliding with the rear of MV1.

48 2/10/2012 Friday 1:45 AM Angle Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Unknown Non-Fatal Injury - 23

MV2 travelling EB on State St was passing through Spring St intersection when MV1 travelling south on Spring St ran the

red light and tried to make a left hand turn onto State St. MV1 struck MV2 pushing it onto a curb striking a barrier. MV1

fled the scene

49 12/18/2012 Tuesday 2:24 PM Rear-End Daylight Rain Wet Inattention Property Damage Only 36 25MV1 and MV2 were both travelling WB on State St. MV1 tried

to take a left turn on School St. MV2 was unable to stop in time on the wet road and slammed into the back of MV1.


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February 0 0%

March 1 17%

April 2 33%

May 0 0%

June 0 0%

July 0 0%

August 1 17%

September 0 0%

October 1 17%

November 0 0%

December 1 17%

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Monday 1 17%

Tuesday 4 67%

Wednesday 0 0%

Thursday 1 17%

Friday 0 0%

Saturday 0 0%

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9AM ‐ 12PM 0 0%

12PM‐3PM 1 17%

3PM ‐ 6PM 5 83%

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Rear‐end 1 17%

Angled 4 67%

Sideswipe 1 17%

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Cloudy 2 33%

Rain 1 17%

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Wet 1 17%

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State Street @ Spring Street ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts

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January 7 14%

February 4 8%

March 2 4%

April 3 6%

May 2 4%

June 5 10%

July 3 6%

August 3 6%

September 10 20%

October 4 8%

November 2 4%

December 4 8%

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Sunday 3 6%

Monday 6 12%

Tuesday 11 22%

Wednesday 5 10%

Thursday 10 20%

Friday 10 20%

Saturday 4 8%

Time of Day # %

6AM ‐ 9AM 3 6%

9AM ‐ 12PM 9 18%

12PM‐3PM 17 35%

3PM ‐ 6PM 6 12%

6PM ‐ 9PM 7 14%

9PM ‐ 6AM 7 14%


Single Vehicle 4 8%

Rear‐end 21 43%

Angled 14 29%

Sideswipe 4 8%

Head‐on 3 6%

Ped/Bike 3 6%



Clear 34 69%

Cloudy 12 24%

Rain 2 4%

Snow 1 2%

Other 0 0%

Unknown / NR 0 0%

Road Surface # %

Dry 41 84%

Wet 7 14%

Snow 1 2%

Unknown / NR 0 0%

Crash Severity # %



Fatal Injury 0 0%

Unknown / NR 0 0%



Visibility Obstructed 1 2%








Failure to Keep in Proper Lane / Running Off Road 2 4%




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MINOR STREET(S) : SCHOOL STREET

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Crash Data Summary TableState Street (Between Main Street and Spring Street) - Springfield, Massachusetts

1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014


D1 D2 D3

A 2/1/2011 Tuesday 12:15 PM Angle Daylight Snow Snow No improper driving Non-Fatal Injury 30 54

MV1 operator says he made a wide right turn so he could make it around a pile of snow blocking the parking area near 305 State Street. He became stuck in the snow & was rear-

ended by MV2. MV2 operator says MV1 was not pulling into the parking area but started sliding on the icy road. Colission occurred because MV1 spun out. MV1 & MV2 both traveling

State Street EB.

B 6/3/2011 Friday 4:31 PM Rear-end Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 35 24MV #1 travelling State St. WB rear-ended by MV #2 while

stopped in traffic in front of Mass. Mutual Center.

C 9/20/2011 Tuesday 6:12 PM Rear-end Dusk Clear Dry Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 37 33 39MV #1 travelling WB near 186 State St. when collision

occurred

D 9/24/2011 Saturday 7:36 PM Rear-end Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 22 30

Both MV's travelling EB in front of Classical High Condominiums (235 State Street). MV #1 slowed then started

again in traffic. MV #2 drove into MV #1 not knowing they had slowed.

E 10/24/2011 Monday 11:47 AM Angle Daylight Cloudy Dry No Improper Driving Property Damage Only 22 29

MV #1 (Emergency Vehicle) and MV #2 travelling WB on State St. by 310 State Street. MV #2 attempted to move into the

right lane to allow for emergency vehicle to pass when collision occurred.

F 10/28/2011 Friday 11:10 AM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Unknown Property Damage Only 79 N/A

MV #1 had struck parked MV #2 by 121 State St. and left the scene. A name and partially unreadable phone number had been left on MV #2 matching the name and number of the

owner of MV #1. Witness also left note on car stating a B/M was operating MV #1.

G 12/8/2011 Thursday 3:13 PM Rear-end Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 46 -

MV #1 was stopped and parked in front of #115 State St. Bank. MV #2 was backing up and struck MV #1. MV #2 fled

scene without providing contact information to owner of MV #1.

H 1/25/2012 Wednesday 12:52 PM Angle Daylight Cloudy Dry Failure to keep in proper lane Property Damage Only N/A 43MV2 traveling on State Street in unknown direction. MV1 attempted to change lanes and struck MV2 near 295 State

Street. MV1 fled the scene.

I 1/25/2012 Wednesday 4:31 PM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Failure to yield right-of-way Non-Fatal Injury 65 56MV1 exiting 235 State Street turning left (WB) strikes

pedestrian.

J 6/4/2012 Monday 9:51 AM Pedestrian Daylight Rain Wet Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 75 27

MV1 traveling on State Street EB made contact with a pedestrian not in sidewalk near 175 State Street. Pedestrian claims there was no traffic in eastbound lanes and saw MV1

at last moment.

K 7/31/2012 Tuesday 10:12 AM Rear-end Daylight Cloudy Dry Inattention Property Damage Only 21 35MV1 parked near 101 State Street in EB direction. MV2 (truck)

backed into front end of MV1. MV2 claims no contact made and left the scene after a short time.

L 11/10/2012 Saturday 11:53 AM Pedestrian Daylight Clear DryNo Improper Driving / Visibility

ObstructedNon-Fatal Injury 41 -

MV1 traveling on State Street EB. PVTA bus stopped in front of 220 State Street. Pedestrian attempted to cross in front of

bus. MV1 view obstructed by bus prior to making contact with pedestrian.

M 1/9/2013 Wednesday 6:20 PM Pedestrian Dark - Lighted Cloudy Wet No improper driving Non-Fatal Injury 68 24

MV1 operating State Street EB after turning left from Dwight Street SB onto State Street. MV1 struck a pedestrian walking

at a diagonal from north to south. Two marked crosswalks across State State within a block of the accident were

available.



Road Surface

Crash Diagram


Manner of Collision

CommentsAges

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Crash Data Summary TableState Street (Between Main Street and Spring Street) - Springfield, Massachusetts

1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014


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CommentsAges

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N 1/22/2013 Tuesday 8:36 AM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Failure to yield right-of-way Property Damage Only 22 19MV1 operating State Street EB when it struck MV2. MV2 was

turning right from Willow Street NB onto State Street EB without yielding the right-of-way to MV1.

O 5/8/2013 Wednesday 4:01 PM Rear-end Daylight Rain Wet Followed too closely Property Damage Only 19 45MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB near 181 State Street. MV2 was stopping in traffic when MV1 slid into the

rear of MV2 causing its airbags to deploy.

P 6/29/2013 Saturday 1:12 PM Angle Daylight Clear Dry Failure to yield right-of-way Property Damage Only 24 45MV1 operating State Street EB prior to Willow Street; MV2 struck MV1 as it was pulling out of on-street parking space

onto State Street EB.

Q 7/31/2013 Wednesday 6:37 AM Single Vehicle Daylight Clear DryOperating vehicle in erratic, reckless,

careless, negligent, or aggressive mannerNon-Fatal Injury 27 N/A

MV1 operating State Street WB near 235 State Street. MV1 was swerving before crossing the EB lanes into a tree on the

south side of the roadway.

R 4/1/2014 Tuesday 8:37 PM Pedestrian Dark - Lighted Clear Dry Driving too fast for conditions Non-Fatal Injury 30 22

MV1 operating State Street WB in left lane just past the Dwight Street intersection when it struck a pedestrian near

Willow Street. Pedestrian was not utilizing a crosswalk as she crossed State Street. MV1 tried to swerve but could not avoid

pedestrian. MV1 sustained multiple shattered windows & pedestrian was taken to hospital with injuries.

S 4/14/2014 Monday 6:39 AM Rear-end Daylight Clear Dry Operating defective equipment Property Damage Only 23 37

MV1 & MV2 were both operating State Street WB when MV1's engine shut off & brakes locked up in front of 114

State Street. MV2 swerved in an attempt to avoid MV1 but still rear-ended MV2.

T 5/31/2014 Saturday 12:11 PM Rear-end Daylight Cloudy Dry Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 28 59MV1 & MV2 were both operating in traffic on State Street WB when MV1 rear-ended MV2 outside of 260 State Street. MV1

operator claims the brakes felt funny.

U 6/17/2014 Tuesday 5:16 PM Rear-end Daylight Clear Dry Inattention Non-Fatal Injury 20 69 44MV1, MV2, & MV3 all operating in stop-and-go traffic on

State Street WB when MV1 rear-ended MV2 in front of 159 State Street. Impact pushed MV2 into MV3.

V 10/2/2014 Thursday 11:28 AMSideswipe - Same

DirectionDaylight Rain Wet Failure to yield right-of-way Property Damage Only 30 73

MV1 & MV2 both operating State Street WB in adjacent lanes past the Chestnut Street intersection. MV2 attempted to

change into MV1's lane due to a stopped bus in front of 220 State Street when it struck MV1.


State Street (Between Main Street and Spring Street) ‐ Springfield, Massachusetts

1/1/2011 ‐ 12/31/2014

State Street [West] Corridor 22

Month # %

January 4 18%

February 1 5%

March 0 0%

April 2 9%

May 2 9%

June 4 18%

July 2 9%

August 0 0%

September 2 9%

October 3 14%

November 1 5%

December 1 5%

Day of Week # %

Sunday 0 0%

Monday 3 14%

Tuesday 6 27%

Wednesday 5 23%

Thursday 2 9%

Friday 2 9%

Saturday 4 18%

Time of Day # %

6AM ‐ 9AM 3 14%

9AM ‐ 12PM 6 27%

12PM‐3PM 4 18%

3PM ‐ 6PM 5 23%

6PM ‐ 9PM 4 18%

9PM ‐ 6AM 0 0%


Single Vehicle 1 5%

Rear‐end 9 41%

Angled 7 32%

Sideswipe 1 5%

Head‐on 0 0%

Ped/Bike 4 18%



Clear 13 59%

Cloudy 5 23%

Rain 3 14%

Snow 1 5%

Other 0 0%

Unknown / NR 0 0%

Road Surface # %

Dry 17 77%

Wet 4 18%

Snow 1 5%

Unknown / NR 0 0%

Crash Severity # %



Fatal Injury 0 0%

Unknown / NR 0 0%



Visibility Obstructed 1 5%





Over‐correcting / Over‐steering 0 0%



Failure to Keep in Proper Lane / Running Off Road 1 5%




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Appendix E: Road Safety Audit References


Road Safety Audit References

Massachusetts Traffic Safety Toolbox, Massachusetts Highway Department,

www.mhd.state.ma.us/safetytoolbox.

Road Safety Audits, A Synthesis of Highway Practice. NCHRP Synthesis 336. Transportation Research

Board, National Cooperative Highway Research Program, 2004.

Road Safety Audits. Institute of Transportation Engineers and U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal

Highway Administration, www.roadwaysafetyaudits.org.

FHWA Road Safety Audit Guidelines. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway

Administration, 2006.

Road Safety Audit, 2nd edition. Austroads, 2000.

Road Safety Audits. ITE Technical Council Committee 4S-7. Institute of Transportation Engineers,

February 1995.

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