Inman Square: Worst Bike Crash Location in Massachusetts
Davis Square ranks six on the list of top pedestrian crash sites. Somerville has three of the worst car crash sites. A recent report lists the top crash sites in Massachusetts.
The worst area in Massachusetts for bicycle crashes is Inman Square in Somerville and Cambridge, according to a recent report by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Porter Square is the third worst area for bike crashes. Meanwhile, Davis Square is the sixth worst area for pedestrian crashes in Massachusetts. The "2009 Top Crash Locations Report" was released in August, 2011, and lists the top 200 automobile crash locations in the state, using data collected between 2007 and 2009. It also outlines the top ten worst locations for pedestrian and bike crashes using data collected between 2002 and 2009. In terms of car crashes, three intersections in Somerville made the top 200 list. The area of Mystic Avenue and McGrath Highway was…
athene
11:37 am on Monday, December 10, 2012
I wholeheartedly agree with James, and think structured behavior for the roads should be enforced like it is in California and Las Vegas, where people actually wait at the crosswalk for their turn to go. I think drivers should absolutely stop for crosswalks, but pedestrians need to use them. Bikers also need to follow the rules of the road. It's such a crazy free-for-all during a time of over … more ›