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AGENDA
I. C ALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM, Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approva l of Ma y 28 , 2023 Minutes
IV. PUBLIC FORUM (6:05 -6:20)
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Crash Summary and Near Miss Data Review (6:20 -7:45, a ction re q uire d , review crash and near
m iss d a ta in order to prio ritize locations/intersections/corridors for pote ntia l sa fe ty re la te d
improvements).
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. None
VII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Bird Micro-m obility Presentation
B. RVTD Route 17 Modifications
C. North Mountain Avenue Public Meeting
D. Pa rklet Pro gram Downtown Business Survey
VIII. AGENDA BUILDING – Future Meetings
IX. ADJ OURNMENT: 8:00 PM
Next Meeting Date: J uly 20, 2023
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CALL TO ORDER: 6:48pm TAC Members present: Mark Brouillard, Joe Graf, Corinne Vièville, Linda Peterson-Adams, Holly Christiansen Staff Present: Scott Fleury, Liz Beckerich Liaison Present: Eric Hansen Guests Present: Edem Gomez (RVTD) ANNOUNCEMENTS None INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ODOT ADA Project Update and Schedule The project is slated to be completed in Ashland by the end of June. The Granite St and Water St intersections have issues that need to be resolved. Fleury will talk to someone at ODOT to get an update on the crosswalks at Ashland Street. Other Fleury talked about the possibility of intersection cameras being installed, and possibly getting them onto Trip Check through ODOT. He has been in touch with ODOT’s IT. Brouillard stated the importance of the public being aware that the cameras are purely informational for weather and traffic conditions, not speed cameras. Fleury responded that he would talk to Dorinda Cottle about putting out the information, as well as doing a utility billing insert. Brouillard stated that he went out to the Ashland Street overpass and measured the elevation. The elevation near the overpass and near the railroad tracks is the same, so the overpass doesn’t need to be there and could be taken down in favor of extending the central bike path. Meeting called to order at 6:48pm CONSENT AGENDA
Christiansen motioned to approve the minutes from last month’s meeting. Vièville seconded. All ayes. PUBLIC FORUM Michael Orendurff submitted public comment representing the group Streets for Everyone. They asked that the group imagine a future where Ashland is the premier biking destination in Oregon and everyone including tourists are able to bike wherever they want, providing a healthier lifestyle and therefore healthier population. It would also be better for the planet and the economy. Installing protected bike lanes on N Mountain Ave is the first step, as an actual physical barrier would make people feel safer. UNFINISHED BUSINESS North Mountain Rehabilitation Bike Facility Discussion ORS 810 would allow the speed limit to be lowered to 20mph if it were a residential district, but it’s technically an avenue and staff doesn’t believe it qualifies for a speed reduction. City staff is going to confirm that with Dowell and DKS Engineering who are leading the design efforts for the project. Getting rid of the on-street parking in the area above Hersey down to E Main St was discussed. Fleury stated that it can’t be done without discussion with the public and city council. Graf mentioned that the group should make every effort possible to make a bike path from where the existing bike
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path comes out near the bridge and where it goes down near the railroad tracks. That way, everyone could get to the downtown area without having to take Siskiyou Blvd. Peterson-Adams asked if adding the protected bike lane would delay the rehabilitation project at all, and Fleury replied no because the bidding process and construction won’t take place until next summer. Peterson-Adams said that the group will keep on trying to get the speed limit on N Mountain Ave lowered to 20mph. Brouillard mentioned that a protected bike lane could work from Siskiyou Blvd to Ivy on S Mountain Ave because there’s room, but it should start at least at Ashland St since students would be able to use it. Graf stated that street parking is dense in some spots. Brouillard suggested that the Cascade Complex be used for parking. Graf responded that there’s other plans for the Cascade area per the University President. Graf explained that the protected bike lanes being installed on N Mountain Ave is part of a larger discussion that will need to come up during planning for Safe Routes to School. Peterson-Adams stated that now that the discussion is on the table, the group can continue to think about it and talk about it when the TSP update is started. Fleury would like to have a public hearing for the residents, probably in July at the earliest, at a Transportation Committee meeting, and then immediately bring it to council. Safe Routes to School Project Identification Program Fleury stated that he requested better language/commonality of language regarding the recommendations, specifically about speed humps. There was good feedback on the walking audits, and there was feedback online as well. Fleury requested that if anyone has any feedback to send it to him and he’ll send it to Alta. Brouillard stated that during this process, traffic calming and traffic anxiety need to be discussed. Graf stated that in the comments from Streets for Everyone, they want to put protected bike lanes basically everywhere, and it would be good to know where that’s feasible since it’s going to come to the group anyway. Also, protected bike lanes and conversion of some roadways to one-way streets should be considered. Parklet Program Fleury stated that ODOT will not allow parklets to be built on Lithia Way, through downtown, or anywhere that they have jurisdiction. On streets that are the city’s jurisdiction the parklet program would be feasible. Hansen stated that the group should survey the business community and see what the Chamber of Commerce could do in terms of gathering data. Fleury stated that he outlined some next steps in coordinating with the Chamber of Commerce and getting feedback. Brouillard mentioned that he asked all the businesses in the plaza, and no one wanted the parklets in the plaza, and were not happy about the possibility. Hansen inquired about the possibility that has been brought up previously of ODOT jurisdiction in south Ashland being transferred to the city. Fleury responded that although it’s been talked about, there isn’t a financially stable funding stream that can handle the rehabilitation of the roadways in the longer term, and he wouldn’t accept jurisdiction of those roadways due to the cost until a stable funding stream is developed.
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NEW BUSINESS Bike Rack Inventory and Mapping Project Fleury asked for two volunteers from the TAC to work with the city GIS technician to walk around the downtown/railroad district area, survey existing bike rack locations, and propose new ones. This would be in an effort to have more bicycle parking. Christiansen and Brouillard volunteered. Brouillard brought up the idea of adding bicycle parking to the Pioneer/Lithia parking lot, the Second St/Enders Alley parking lot, and the Hargadine parking lot. Brouillard made a motion to extend the meeting up to 15 minutes. Vièville seconded all ayes. B Street Bike Boulevard and Corridor Analysis Fleury stated that there’s a project for B Street in the TSP. There’s a traffic calming program in that area that has yet to be implemented, and there’s been complaints about the intersection at B St and Third St. There are plans for a bike boulevard that were worked into the most recent budget. Fleury stated that a good course of action moving forward would be a full corridor analysis and looking at what improvements could made, particularly with traffic calming and traffic safety improvements. The group also discussed A Street and C Street improvements as their would be potential to shift traffic burdens to other roadways depending on the level of improvement completed on B St. The Committee supports moving forward with the corridor analysis. ADJOURNMENT: @ 8:16 Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Beckerich, Administrative Assistant **Full Video Available by Request**
May 26, 2023
Rogue Valley Transportation District
3200 Crater Lake Avenue
Medford, OR 97504-9075
Attention: Paige West
Planning and Strategic Programs Manager
Subject: Proposed Route 17 Bus Stop Near 603 Oak Street Ashland, OR
Dear Ms. West:
This letter is in response to your solicitation letter dated May 15, 2023 regarding the intent of
Rogue Valley Transportation District (RVTD), the Ashland Transportation Commission and the
City of Ashland to locate a bus stop immediately in front of the gate and sidewalk that is the
principal pedestrian access to our property located at 603 Oak Street.
We are in opposition to the siting based on the following conditions:
1. If curb space immediately adjacent to our property is dedicated to a bus stop, our
property value would surely be negatively impacted. According to Ashland Municipal
Code 18.4.3.060, we are entitled to one (1) “off street parking credit swap” for every 22”
of uninterrupted curb.
If curb space immediately adjacent to our property is dedicated to a bus stop, our ability
to obtain development permits with the City of Ashland could be foreclosed, apparently
without any compensation. We believe this siting would cause harm to the owners of
603 Oak Street.
A change in land use from community on street parking to dedicated access for a
bus stop impacts adjacent and surrounding property owners and residents and
should not proceed without a formal public participation process.
2. Based on Ashland Municipal Code 13.04.020, as property owners we are currently liable
for injury or damages occurring on the sidewalk adjacent to our property. We have no
control over what RVTD would or would not do to keep pedestrian spaces in good
condition. Additionally, we have no control over the safety of design of any
improvements placed on our adjacent sidewalk by the proponents of this action. We
believe that the proponent should provide the community with a formal design that is
stamped and sealed by an Oregon-licensed Professional Engineer with demonstrated
experience in traffic design.
The subject bus stop siting immediately in front of our property unjustly creates
uncompensated additional liability for the owners of 603 Oak Street based on increased
use and congregation of persons within the sidewalk area adjacent to our property, with
such planned congregation and infrastructure immediately blocking pedestrian access to
our property. We strongly object to accepting additional liability in this regard.
3. Our parents and many of our visitors are aged and/or handicapped and use the curb
immediately in front of our home for parking and use of the principal pedestrian access
referenced above to our property. The inability to use that curb would negatively impact
our guests and creates a dangerous routine situation for senior and handicapped
visitors. In addition to routinely using the space for visitors, deliveries and contractor
parking, we also currently use the curb for parking one of our vehicles. The subject
siting would adversely impact the value and current use of our property.
4. When we purchased the property, the 45 linear feet of curb parking was of significant
value to us. The proposed siting will negatively impact our property value.
5. Because of speeding on Oak Street, which is routine, and the close proximity of the
houses near our driveway, it is already very dangerous to exit our driveway. We believe
the subject siting is dangerous from a safety aspect to us, our visitors and other drivers,
cyclists, and pedestrians on Oak Street. Again, we believe that the proponent should
provide a formal public participation process and provide the community with a formal
design that is stamped and sealed by an Oregon-licensed Professional Engineer with
demonstrated experience in traffic design.
In our email correspondence with Paige West, Paige indicated that the RVTD “will consider
alternative locations.” The purpose of this letter is to outline our formal objections and to ask for
an answer as to whether the proposed location in front of 603 Oak Street is still the proposed
location. If the bus stop is proposed as depicted in the photograph we were provided by Paige,
we intend to engage legal representation. If the 603 Oak Street siting moves forward,
we believe we will experience substantial losses for which we will seek fair compensation.
Marvin and Ursula Webster
603 Oak Street
Ashland, OR 97520
770-401-4506
uwebster@galaxybright.com
CC Ashland Transportation Commission
Ashland City Council
Memo
Date: June 8, 2023
From: Scott A. Fleury
To: Transportation Advisory Committee RE: Crash Summary and Near Miss Analysis BACKGROUND: Staff has previously discussed performing a comprehensive review of the Crash Summary
and Near Miss data every six months with the Committee. The goal of this review is to categorize the crashes and near misses into a comprehensive list of crashes/near misses that potentially can be resolved through some level of engineering/construction related improvements.
This summary review and data partitioning process is meant to show visual hot spots where crashes/near misses occur along the network corridors. Typical crashes that should be cataloged for future reference in development of projects include angle crashes at intersection, bike/ped crashes from turn movements, crashes because of a lack of safety improvements (signage, striping, crosswalks, etc.). Crashes that should not be included
generally are those associated with distracted driving (rear end and fixed vehicle object crashes). CONCLUSION: Action required, the Committee is to review the Crash Summary and Near Miss Data and
compile a comprehensive list of crashes/near misses that should be compiled into a new data base that can be used moving forward for the Transportation System Plan Update and also future grant/capital projects to improve safety along corridors and at intersections. 1. 2022 Crash Data Set (Jan. – Aug.) + Annual Summary
2. 2023 Crash Data Set (Jan. – May) 3. 2023 Near Miss Data Set (Jan. – May)
NO. OF ACCIDENTS: 22
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION
NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
R 2 12:10 Mon LITHIA WAY 2 N N Y N Y Y Y N N
Vehicle stopped at red light was rearended by another
vehicle.
R 4 14:33 Wed ASHLAND ST 2 N N N N U Y Y N N
D1 pulled away from stop sign to make a left turn and
did not yield to d2 who had right of way on Ashland
St.
R 5 15:13 Thr E MAIN ST 2 N N N U N Y Y Y N
D1, Schoolbus driver, was struck in the rear driver
side by V2 who then left the area.
N 5 19:17 Thr ASHLAND ST 2 N N N U N Y Y Y N
Vehicle was sideswiped in intersection and other
driver left the area without contact. No leads
R 11 17:17 Wed ASHLAND ST 1 Y N N N N Y N N N
ped in crosswalk; Ped was struck while crossing street
in crosswalk.
NR 11 18:20 Wed FAITH AV 1 N N N N N Y Y N N Driver struck parked vehicle.
NR 12 0:30 Thr PARKING LOT 1 N N N U N Y Y Y N
Semi truck driver ran into a building causing damage,
and then left the area.
NR 17 7:03 Tue N PIONEER 2 N N N N N Y Y N N
D1 did not see vehicle 2 when entered Roadway
causing damage to Vechicle 1 left side bumper and
Vechicle 2 right side.
R 17 5:23 Tue MALLARD ST 1 N N P Y Y Y Y Y N
V1 hit a fence at 33 Mallard St unit 2 while trying to
turn onto Mallard from E Main
R 17 13:44 Tue FAITH AV 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N Driver struck parked vehicle.
NR 18 14:25 Wed WIMER ST 1 N N N N N Y Y N N
V1 Slid backward East on Wimer thorugh fence and
into tree at 414 Wimer
NR 20 22:05 Fri SISKIYOU BLVD 1 N N Y N N Y Y N N
DV1 failed to yeild to on coming traffic. DV2 swerved
and hit a tree.
R 22 13:10 Sun WINBURN WAY 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N DV1 backed into V2
MONTH: JANUARY 2023
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH SUMMARY
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION
NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
R 23 10:05 Mon ASHLAND ST 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N
V1 Pulled out of parking lot and Hit V2 traveling East
on Ashland St
NR 23 10:29 Mon SISKIYOU BLVD 2 N N N N N Y Y N N V1 sideswiped V2
NR 24 12:00 Tue WIMER ST 2 N N P N N Y Y N N
DV1 Lost control of V1 and hit V2 and house at 309
Wimer St.
NR 24 16:00 Tue PINECREST TERR 1 N N N N N Y Y N N DV1 lost control of V1 and it rolled down hill.
R 27 1:45 Fri SISIKYOU BLVD 1 N N P Y Y Y Y N N DUII DV1 hit a tree near S Mountain and Siskiyou
R 27 1:45 Fir INDIANA ST 1 N N P Y Y Y Y Y N DUII DV1 hit COA Elec Box off the roadway.
R 27 1:45 Fri MADRONE ST 2 N N P Y Y Y Y Y N DUII DV1 hit V2 on Madrone.
NR 27 15:00 Fri LITHIA WAY 2 N N Y N N Y Y N N DV1 hit parked V2.
R 29 22:10 Mon SISKIYOU BLVD 2 N N N N N Y Y Y N
DV2 blocked V1 with V2. DV1 tired to leave and hit
V2.
NO. OF ACCIDENTS: 16
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
R 2 18:25 Thr HARRISON ST 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N DV2 Hit a parked V1.
NR 9 UNK Thr B ST 2 N N U U N Y Y Y N Unknown Vehicle hit V1 parked along curb.
NR 13 6:00 Mon NUTLEY ST 1 N N N N N Y Y N N
DV1 hit gas and not break backed into COA
Transformer.
R13
17:00-
12:00 Mon IOWA ST 2 N N U U N Y Y Y N Unknown Vehicle hit V1 parked along curb.
R 16 UNK Thr OAK ST 2 N N U U N Y Y Y N Unknown Vehicle hit V1 parked along curb.
NR 17 UNK Fri PRIVATE PARKING LOT 2 N N U U N Y Y Y N
Unknown Vehicle hit V1 parked in Private
Parking lot.
R 18 12:50 Sat E MAIN ST 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N
DV1 Crossed HWY 66 and hit V2 who had right
of way in intersection.
R 18 22:24 Sat E MAIN 1 Y N N N N Y N N N
Ped #1 Walked into path of V2 causing V2 to
colide with Ped#1.
R 20 UNK Mon 95 N Main 2 N N U U N Y Y Y N
V1 might have been hit but unknown vehicle at
95 N Main.
R 21 4:00 Tue N 2ND ST 2 N N U U N Y Y Y N Unknown Vehicle hit V1 parked along curb.
MONTH: FEBRUARY 2023
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH SUMMARY
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION
NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
R 23 12:00 Thr N MAIN ST 2 N N U U N Y Y Y N Unknown Vehicle hit V1 parked along curb.
NR 24 6:21 Fri N MAIN ST 2 N N N N N Y Y N N
DV1 breaks did not work due to ice and slid into
intersection. V2 hit V1 in intersection.
NR 26 18:45 Sun PARKING LOT 2 N N N N N Y Y N N
V1 brakes failed causing it to roll into V2 which
was parked.
R 27 21:32 Mon SKIDMORE ST 2 N N N N N Y Y N N V2 hit V1 parked along curb. Road was Icy.
R 28 UNK Tue N PIONEER PARKING LOT 2 N N U U N N Y Y N Unknown Vehicle hit V1 parked in Parking lot.
NR 28 8:13 Tue ASHLAND ST 2 N N N N N Y Y N N V1 hit V2 stopped at red light. Road was Icy.
NO. OF ACCIDENTS: 12
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
NR 1 13:11
We
d N PIONEER ST 2 N N N N N Y Y N N V2 hit V1 parked along curb.
R 2 11:05 Thr SISKIYOU BLVD 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N
V2 stopped at crosswalk and V1 did not
stop in time.
R 2 11:06 Thr SISKIYOU BLVD 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N
DV2 did not see V1 while trying to cross
intersection. V1 hit V2 in the intersection.
R 4 13:04 Sat ASHLAND ST 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N
DV1 attempted to turn onto Ashland st. V1
hit the rear driver side of V2.
R 9 20:28 Thr 2ND ST 1 Y N N N Y Y Y Y N
DV1 faild to stop for Ped in crosswalk. V1
struck Ped.
R 12 15:58 Sun E NEVADA ST 2 N N N N N Y Y N N
V1 turned left from stop onto Nevada
hitting V2.
R1616:30Thr GARFIELD ST 2NNNNN Y Y N N
V2 trailer sideswiped V1 who was parked
on the curb.
R 18 1:46 Sat WIMER ST 2 N N N Y Y Y Y Y N V2 backed into V2 parked along curb.
R 20 13:10 Thr ASHLAND ST 2 N N Y N N Y Y N N
DV1 thought V2 was going to turn and
turned out infront of V1.
NR 27 10:59 Mon 5TH ST 2 N N N N N Y Y N N V1 hit V2 while driving in the roadway.
MONTH: MARCH 2023
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH SUMMARY
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION
NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
R 28 17:22 Tue CLAY ST 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N V1 hit V2 when changing lanes.
NR 31 14:35 Fri E MAIN 2 N N N N N Y Y N N
V1 faild to yeild to V2 when turing onto E
Main
NO. OF ACCIDENTS: 12
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
R 7 13:24 Fri SISKIYOU BLVD 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N
DV2 did not leave enough space when
stopping at red light and hit V1
R 7 13:08 Fri TAKELMA WY 2 N N N Y Y Y Y N N
V1 hit parked V2 while parked in the
road.
NR 8 16:00 Sat E MAIN ST 2 N N P N N Y Y N N DV1 hit V2 and the traffic light.
R 8 16:00 Sat WATER ST 2 N N N N N Y Y N N
V1 hit parked V2 while parked in the
road.
R1016:03Mon 7TH ST 2NNNNN Y Y YN
V1 hit parked V2 (boat and trialer) while
parked in the road.
NR 13 15:46 Thr A ST 2 N N N N N Y Y N N
DV1 failed to yeild to V2 when turing
onto A st. V1 hit V2.
R1512:19Sat A ST 1NNNNN Y Y NN
V1 brakes Failed as driver went around
curve. Hit Building, sign, and Boulders.
NR 19 20:45 Thr E MAIN ST 2 N N N N N Y Y N N
V2 hit parked V1 while parked in the
road.
R2216:45Sat 3RD ST 2NNNNN Y Y NN
DV1 Failed to yeild to V2 when crossing
the intersection. V1 hit V2.
NR 23 9:17 Sun 2ND ST 2 N N N N N Y Y N N
V1 hit parked V2 while parking in the
road.
MONTH: APRIL 2023
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH SUMMARY
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION
NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
NR 24 18:37 Mon N PIONEER ST 2 N N N N N Y Y N N
V1 hit parked V2 while parking in the
road.
NR 24 23:40 Mon MORTON ST 2 N N N N N Y Y N N V1 hit V2 parked along curb.
NO. OF ACCIDENTS: 20
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION
NO.
VEH PED INV.BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
R 1 16:28 Mon B ST 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N
V1 began a U-turn from parking spot and
Struck V2
R 7 2:35 Sun CALLE GUANAJUATO 1 N N U U N Y Y Y N
Unk Tesla turned down Callle Guanajuato
and struck barrier. Driver left the area.
Over $2500 damage.
R 9 20:48 Tue ASHLAND ST 2 N N Y N Y Y Y N N
DV1 failed to yield to while turning onto 15
on-ramp. V2 hit V1
R 11 8:50 Thr ASHLAND ST 2 N N Y N N Y Y N N
DV1 failed to yeild to oncoming traffic. V2
hit V1.
NR 11 10:30 Thr ELKADER ST 2 N N N N N Y Y N N DV1 was attempint to park and hit V2.
R 11 13:00 Thr N 1ST ST 2 N N N N N Y Y N N V2 faild to stop in time and hit V1.
R 14 0:15 Sun E HERSEY ST 2 N N N N N Y Y N N
DV2 failed to yield while entering roadway.
V1 hit V2.
R 15 16:36 Mon SEVENTH ST 1 N N N N N Y Y N Y
Driver of City dump truck backed into
parked vehicle. Info exchanged.
R 17 14:52
We
d E MAIN ST 1 N Y N N N Y Y N N
Outside city limits. Driver turned left from
Clay onto E Main and struck cyclist in the
bike lane.
NR 18 21:33 Thr ASHLAND ST 1 N Y N N N Y Y N N
Driver turning right struck cyclist in the
bike lane. Both parties said they had a
green light and officer was unable to
determine fault.
R 18 11:30 Thr SISKIYOU BLVD 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N
ped in crosswalk; dv2 stopped for ped in
crosswalk and was rearended by v1. Dv1
cited for folloiwng too closely.
R 18 17:29 Thr S MOUNTAIN AV 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N
Driver southbound at intersection
rearended by another driver.
R 19 6:30 Fri E HERSEY ST 1 N N Y N Y Y Y N N DV1 hit parked vehicle.
MONTH: MAY 2023
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH SUMMARY
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION
NO.
VEH PED INV.BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
R 21 15:40 Sun WINBURN WY 1 N N N N Y Y Y N N Driver backed into parked vehicle.
R 22 15:50 Mon ORCHARD ST 1 N N N N Y Y Y N N Driver hit a parked vehicle.
R 23 13:32 Tue S MOUNTAIN AV 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N
Driver exiting parking lot side crashed into
another vehicle and cited for failure to
yield.
R 24 11:02
We
d WIGHTMAN ST 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N
Vehicle was impacted by another in
intersection.
NR 28 UNK Sun WILL DODGE WY 1 N N N U N N Y N N
Driver, asleep at the wheel, backed into a
fence. Report made for insurance
purposes.
R 30 4:09 Tue N MAIN ST 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N Driver rearended another vehicle.
R 30 14:43 Tue W NEVADA ST 1 N N N N N Y Y N N
Tarp on a haul truck flipped up and
snagged a power line, pulling a power
pole down which damaged a fence.
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1/5/2023 1:43 Walker and east main by scienceworks Driving Motorist Passing speeding on a school
zone during school hours Excessive_speed No police presence to encourage school
zone speed limit Near miss
1/5/2023 17:25
The intersections of Phelps and Patterson and Carol and
Patterson have no stop signs and are the sites of daily near
misses for plenty of people. Those of us who live in the
neighborhood understand that you slow down before approaching
these intersections, both as a rule of thumb and Oregon law. But
there are regular occurrences of people speeding through them
without any idea that cross traffic also has no stop sign. My child
was in the car with my dear friend who was taking him to school
for me, and she was very nearly t-boned by a delivery
truck—neither of them realized the other didn’t have a stop sign.
There are children, pets, numerous daily walkers, and bicyclists
in this area who are in danger of being hit. As the areas around
us become more developed, it is far past time for these once
quiet side streets to have stop signs installed at intersections.
Driving Motorist other
No stop signs at 4-way intersections
throughout the neighborhood.Near miss
1/3/2023 17:07 C street and 7th street that yield sign people just blow right thru.
Most of those yield signs on C street actually Driving Motorist other
Either comfortable drivers who are used
to blowing thru the yield sign, or not
seeing it
Near miss
1/8/2023 5:33 both, WB E. Main, other car turning left (S) on Sherman. Driving Pedestrian
Low_visibility_clothing,
No_street_lighting
Many people wear dark clothing and
walk in the street at night.Near miss
12/15/2022 20:07
The location is were Toleman Creek Road meets East Main. The
problem is that cars stopped at the stop sign on Toleman that are
turning left on East Main continually misjudge cars heading east
on East Main. They either leave the stop sign too early or they
assume that cars on East Main are going to turn right Toleman. i
have had multiple near misses. I have had to come to a full stop
going East on East Main multiple times because of these drivers.
This is a constant and recuring problem. I have have probably
encountered 10 near misses and had to slow down to allow the
offending driver turning left on East Main to get in their lane on to
East Main to avoid a collusion at least 20 times and probably
more.
Driving Motorist
Drivers turning left from
Tolman to East Main do not
yield right or way on East
Main and leave stop sign too
soon. This happens daily.
other . Near miss .
1/2/2023 23:30 Driving Motorist
Maybe rumble strips like we have at
SOU right before the cross walks.Near miss
None - but a "T-bone" accident is sure to
happen. It's also a bit tough for traffic coming
down Tolman to see traffic coming from the right
(due to parked cars).
12/24/2022 20:41
I was crossing the street by Zoe's Ice cream and the cars in the
first 2 lanes came to a stop as I stepped off the curb, as I got
closer to the Hotel side of there crosswalk, the vehicle traveling in
there third lane of traffic was going to blow right through until at
the last second they saw me.
Walking Motorcyclist Obstructed_view
I get that it's difficult for people to see
the people win the crosswalks when
they are 3 lanes wide.
Is there some way to embed lights IN
the crosswalk, that are activated by the
pedestrian?
Similar to what we have at SOU, but not
a ugly and maybe even more effective.
These lights would aim towards the
oncoming traffic and FLASH
Near miss
1/10/2023 0:30
I was headed east down Oak St. away from Lithia Way and in the
direction of the railroad tracks. As I approached the intersection
with B St. (where I had right-of-way and no stop sign, whereas B
street has stop signs), a truck arrived at the intersection coming
up B street from the Water St. direction. The driver paused at the
intersection without looking at me (I had on lights although it was
not yet dark) and then accelerated into the intersection just as I
crossed through. The driver saw me at the last second and
braked hard to miss me.
Running Motorist
Obstructed_view,Low_v
isibility_clothing
Possibly low-visibility clothing. I was
wearing all black although, as I said,
was wearing bright lights.
Near miss
1/2/2023 22:51
Five-way intersection of Morton, Euclid, and Pennsylvania. I was
headed north (downhill) on Morton and the other party was
headed northeast down Euclid. There is only a Yield sign for
Euclid. The other party did not yield.
Driving Motorist Did not yield.
Obstructed_view,Exces
sive_speed
Suggest Yield be changed to a Stop
sign for traffic going downhill on Euclid.Near miss
1/30/2023 21:09
I was Westbound on East Main turning right at the fire station.
They were coming to the light at E Main across Lithia way which
is a No Turn light. They turned left almost broadsiding my car.
This happens regularly at that intersection.
Driving Motorcyclist other Near miss
2/10/2023 1:10
I was walking down Pinecrest Terrace at intersection with Walker
ave facing traffic (left side). Motorist was coming up Walker ave,
turning up to right toward Pinecrest Terrace.
Walking Motorist
Driver rounding corner near
edge of street where there is
no sidewalk.
Obstructed_view,other Near miss
3/2/2023 18:05
This was at the central Bike path on Mountain ave. I was riding
along the path when I observed a bicyclist blow through the
intersection not acknowledging the stop sign on the path, and the
motorist who was traveling North had to slam on their brakes to
miss them. They honked, and the cyclist continues on.
Biking Motorist other Near miss
3/7/2023 2:50
Heading northbound on foot down the Central bike path across
from science works. Ashland Police department cruiser without
emergency lights on was speeding southbound on pathway.
Walking Motorist
Please cruiser speeding down
bike path with no emergency
lights on.
Excessive_speed,Obstr
ucted_view,other Near miss
3/21/2023 18:31
Waiting for the signal at Helman and North Main
When the light turns I always wait to be sure no one is running
through a yellow light. I had the green for a couple of seconds
when a car sped by on North Main. Sure was happy I always
wait for the intersection to clear.
Driving Motorist Near miss
1/12/2023 1:00 I was exiting my apartment complex, Villard Street. And turning
Left onto Clay St.Driving Motorist Obstructed_view
Cars park too close to the corner of the
street and you can’t see if there is cars
coming when making a left turn onto
Clay, from Villard.
Near miss None.
3/22/2023 Head out of oak knoll drive turning left onto hwy 66, Ashland St. Driving Motorist
People are driving to fast on
66 and there is a blind corner
coming out of Oak Knoll dr.
Obstructed_view,Exces
sive_speed Near miss
3/14/2023 18:33 I was heading South / The other party was headed West Driving Motorist Failure to Yield right of way other
I guess people coming along Quincy
assume very little traffic on California,
but, I don't think that's the case. This
should be a Stop sign.
Near miss
3/27/2023 1:06
Tolman creek road and Siskiyou I live on Bellview and I want to
say numerous times I say numerous times motorist blow through
the stop sign headed north
Over the years this has been a concern and have reported it but
never any follow up I saw this and decided to report again
People coming down Siskiyou off freeway from the south need
more warning I guess
There is a school there for goodness sake
I have to say as I sit there at stop sign I can see the ones that
aren’t going to stop
This morning it was a woman Ca plates lighting her cigarette
Driving Motorist other Near miss
2/16/2023 19:16
I was headed beside Rogue Coffee Roasters on 8th street
approaching the first intersection with C street, when a black
subaru ran through his stop sign, turned up across the
intersection and came so close to my car that he hit the side
mirror. I stopped, he stopped, flipped me off, and took off fast
again. The windows were tinted so I couldn't see clearly. I was
shocked and was paused there for a few moments to recover.
Driving Motorcyclist Excessive_speed Near miss
3/25/2023 23:00
Walking on Grandview. Either up or down, the speed is well over
30 MPH. It's a narrow road. There are more people. I've had my
life flash in front of me. I've asked the neighbors to name the
guard rail after me, because I'm going to get killed. I've reported
to police. I've seen them once, and cheered. We need speed
bumps, I think. Thanks for reading.
Walking Motorist
Obstructed_view,Exces
sive_speed,No_marked
_crosswalk
Mainly the speed, coming around a
corner, and the ditch trail empties onto
the street. The new cars are hard to
hear.
Near miss
3/28/2023 19:25
6th and E. Main Crosswalk, one car stopped for me and I started
to cross. the car in the other direction didn’t stop and almost hit
me.
Walking Motorcyclist Broad daylight. Near miss
4/5/2023 19:35
I was heading West on A st. toward Oak, the other driver failed to
yield coming out of the driveway of Get n' Gear / Blackstone
Frames
Driving Motorcyclist Obstructed_view
Likely thought it was clear but was
blocked by cars parked on A. Street.Near miss
4/7/2023 19:15 Intersection of 3rd and B street other Motorist
Near miss involving three
vehicles in the intersection
Excessive_speed,Obstr
ucted_view Near miss
4/7/2023 20:10 I was traveling South on Oak st and the motorist was traveling
south on Oak st.Running Motorist
driver overtook me while in a
double yellow. other Near miss
4/6/2023 22:40 Both Parties traveling east on East Main St. Driving Motorist
Overtaking in a double yellow
and speeding in a
schoolzone.
Excessive_speed,other Near miss
4/3/2023 18:08
White late model 4Runner was heading south on 3rd Street, blew
through stop sign on B Street. Blue ‘90’s model Accord traveling
west on B Street had to slam on brakes in order to not broadside
4Runner. There was no collision only the skreach of brakes.
Walking Motorist other
Apparently forerunner did not want to
stop at stop sign or assumed the vehicle
on B street had a stop sign and would
be stopping.
Near miss
4/5/2023 23:22 Intersection of Hersey and Helman. I was on Helman heading
South. Motorist was on Hersey, heading East.Running Motorist Obstructed_view
The traffic stop line on Helman heading
South is set too far back. The bushes on
that corner obstruct the view for users
on Hersey heading East.
Near miss
4/11/2023 21:40 Corner of B and 3rd Ashland Oregon other Motorist Near miss Obstructed_view,Exces
sive_speed Near miss
4/16/2023 3:22
I was walking my dog and was in the middle of a crosswalk
downtown at the corner of Water and Siskiyou. The car was
going on the one way south into downtown. We were walking
from Mix side of street across toward Taj restaurant.
Walking Motorist
One lane of traffic stopped at
crosswalk. Other driver sped
up toward us and stopped in
time to avoid hitting us
other There were a lot of people walking
around. Near miss none. fast reflexes
4/1/2023 17:53
Commenting on numerous occasions when bicyclists fly through
the bike path stop sign and across the road without regard to
traffic. Has occurred especially on North Mountain and Walker.
There should be a way to stop the bikes physically as many
riders don't seem to care. Perhaps all bike path - street crossings
should have a automobile stop sign.
Driving Cyclist
Bicyclists don't stop at
intersections Near miss
4/1/2023 17:58 Traveling from the Ashland Library on the alley behind the library,
to Union Street Driving Motorist
Large boats and trucks
parked in areas that block
alley and view of street;
unable to enter street safely
Obstructed_view Near miss
4/7/2023 16:59
Need speed bumps/humps the entire stretch of Walker to
Pinecrest terr/Peachy Rd. All the people living above off walker
treat it like the a speedway. I can’t tell you the number of near
misses people have backing out of their driveways or the amount
of near misses I see with cars/white jeeps that nearly hit
pedestrians and children walking home from school. It’s ridiculous
how fast people drive on the south end of walker!! I’m tired of it.
Walking Motorist Speeding 75mph Excessive_speed
Need speed bumps/humps the entire
stretch of Walker to Pinecrest
terr/Peachy Rd. All the people living
above off walker treat it like the a
speedway. I can’t tell you the number of
near misses people have backing out of
their driveways or the amount of near
misses I see with cars/white jeeps that
nearly hit pedestrians and children
walking home from school. It’s ridiculous
how fast people drive on the south end
of walker!! I’m tired of it.
Near miss
Loss
Of
Life and Property damage
3/4/2023 20:35
The intersection at Tolman Creek and East Main is a nightmare.
People turning left onto E Main have a hard time seeing cars
coming from the right over the overpass that's being worked on.
I've had dozens of near misses there and my car was hit by
another in 2014 when they pulled out in front of me.
Driving Motorist Near miss
4/17/2023 15:00
I was heading East on the North side of Main, attempting to cross
the street at the crosswalk at Wightman and the vehicle was also
heading East.
Walking Motorist Excessive_speed Near miss
4/19/2023 23:00 I was heading west on Munson Dr and the vehicle was heading
East on Munson Dr towards Fordyce. Walking Motorist Excessive speed Excessive_speed,other Near miss
4/21/2023 21:30 Heading uphill on Nutley, crossing Granite. Driving Motorist Obstructed_view Near miss
12/16/2022 5:00 Southbound on Main, making a left turn onto Hersey. Other
party in unlit crosswalk crossing Hersey, also southbound.Driving Pedestrian
No_street_lighting,Low
_visibility_clothing
Traffic on Main St. at the intersection is
often heavy, requiring a rapid turn
inbetween oncoming vehicles to enter
Hersey. There is no traffic light there,
and there are often close calls just
trying to enter Main St. traffic from
Hersey, or turning onto Hersey from
Main even under the best of lighting and
weather conditions.
Near miss
4/21/2023 18:15
I was walking with my dog, South down Grandview at the curve
where the ill-advised guard rail has been installed. A car traveling
north up the hill at a higher than posted speed of 15mph coming
right towards me didn't immediately see me and had to swerve to
avoid us. If another car had been coming from the opposite
direction there could have been an accident. Many people walk
on this stretch of Grandview to get to the ditch trail. This happens
more often than it should. It's only a matter of time....
Walking Motorist Excessive_speed
No place wide enough for pedestrians to
walk since the guardrail had been
installed. Put in speed bumps or widen
the street.
Near miss
4/23/2023 18:11 Intersection of B and 3rd Ashland Or. other Motorist Near miss collision in the
intersection of B and 3rd Obstructed_view
This incident happened when the
streets are lined with parked cars from
church goers attending services at The
Story church on the corner of B and 2nd
st.
Near miss
4/24/2023 21:29
Blue car traveling north entered the intersection of 3rd and B as a
white car was traveling on B st headed east. other Motorist
Near miss collision In
intersection
Obstructed_view,Exces
sive_speed Near miss
4/25/2023 19:40
I was a pedestrian crossing North Main Street at Church Street
on the SE side of the intersection just barely into the far lane from
Church Street when a sedan turned left from the stop sign on the
short section of Church Street (between North Main Street and
Lithia Way) and missed hitting me by a foot or two.
In my experience this is not an infrequent occurrence.
Walking Motorcyclist No_marked_crosswalk
What is with the all the new construction
at curb cuts? I understand that some of
this is an ODOT requirement regarding
disabled access.
My concern is the curbed areas filled
with cemented-in rocks which I think are
a major trip/hazard.
Near miss
None
Potential injury for a car turning into a pedestrian
in a crosswalk (marked or unmarked) is major
trauma or death.
10/6/2022 0:30
We were driving on Tolman Creek Road coming down from
Toothpick trail. We were coming to an intersection with Siskiyou
Blvd.
The other vehicle was driving on Siskiyou Blvd coming from I-5
direction and was coming to the same intersection.
Driving Motorist Excessive_speed
I think people coming from the I-5
direction don't realize there is stop sign
there, especially since the speed was 45
mph not far from the intersection.
Maybe traffic light at that intersection or
some type of blinking lights would help.a
Near miss None
5/2/2023 14:06
The stop sign at Tolman and Siskiyou is regularly run as people
approach town from the freeway. Our household alone has seen
this happen at least 15 times. Fortunately no one has been hurt.
But clearly this is very dangerous especially right next to Bellevue
School.
Walking Motorist Excessive_speed
This intersection, at a minimum, needs
a blinking red light.Near miss
5/1/2023 23:30
I was biking down N. Mountain approaching the railroad tracks
when a cyclist heading south on the bike path at high speed
entered the intersection without slowing or stopping (cyclists on
the path have a stop sign). I hit my brakes hard enough to go into
a sideways skid and narrowly missed him, swerving inadvertently
out into the vehicle lane (fortunately no cars at the time).
In my opinion this intersection is poorly designed. I regularly use
this intersection on my bike, in my car, and as a pedestrian
(running). Users of the bike/ped path have a stop sign but often
don't stop. For many, it may not be clear what they should do.
Pedestrians have right of way at the intersection but cyclists do
not. Vehicle drivers mostly seem to defer to pedestrians and
cyclists crossing here, but this often means that vehicle traffic
stops ON the railroad tracks. It seems like it would be good to
introduce more guidance for bike/ped path users (zig-zags or a
gate that forces them to slow).
Running Cyclist
Obstructed_view,Exces
sive_speed,other Near miss
5/2/2023 19:14
In the Ashland Shopping Center a bicyclist rolled out of the
parking lot in front of Ashland Electric Bikes/Wendy’s. The
bicyclists pulled out of the parking lot and crossed over the
bicycle lane into the traffic lane in front of an SUV. The SUV
slammed on their brakes and honked the horn at the cyclist. SUV
slid all the way over in their lane was less than 2 feet away from
hitting the cyclist. Had they not gotten over they would have
collided.
Walking Cyclist
Cyclist pulled out in front of
traffic Near miss
5/4/2023 1:00
The traffic light at Ashland and Walker Streets is very poorly
timed. The light for Walker turns greens at almost the same time
that Ashland goes red. There is little or no yellow time for Ashland
traffic to stop. Often one or even two cars continue on Ashland
crossing Walker after the light for Walker traffic is fully green. I
have seen several near misses at this intersection over the last
few years.
Driving Motorist
This is a recurring incident. It
is a badly timed traffic light.other Near miss
2/28/2023 20:25
I regularly see near misses where the bike path crosses North
Mountain Ave (I don't have a specific date to record for these),
particularly when I am driving up the hill because there is no stop
sign for motorists near where the bike path crosses when coming
from that direction. These involve bikers who don't stop before
crossing N. Mountain. Cars do not have a stop sign and the
visibility to who is coming down the bike path, particularly if they
are moving quickly, is poor. I have had to slam on the brakes a
few times when bikers run the stop sign, and have learned to
drive very slowly when approaching the path because I don't
know what bikers will do, but other motorists unfamiliar with the
area would not know to do this. Maybe a more prominent stop
sign on the bike path and/or an additional sign that cross
traffic/motor vehicle traffic does not stop would help.
Driving Cyclist Near miss
5/8/2023 14:58 Corner of Mountain and E. Main Walking Motorist Excessive_speed,other Near miss
5/16/2023 14:26 Person driving on Faith Ave clipped a parked vehicle damaging
both his and the parked vehicle.other Motorist
Unreported
crash
5/16/2023 14:35 Heading up the hill towards the coop. Offending truck was moving
in the same direction. Running Motorist illegal overtake other Near miss
5/16/2023 14:20 Traveling up the hill Biking Motorist Nothing Near miss
5/17/2023 15:34
I was headed west bound on A Street in the eastbound traffic
lane. The other party was a groundsperson operating a gas
powered leaf blower.
Biking Pedestrian
Leaf bower blew dust straight
into my face causing me to
reflexively shut my eyes while
traveling
Educate grounds people, don’t use gas
leaf blowers Near miss
5/11/2023 21:00 Crossing Hersey St on Oak St heading South Walking Motorist Obstructed_view Near miss
5/19/2023 18:12
While stopped for a pedestrian at First and Lithia (heading north),
a pair of mountain bike riders almost hit the man in the marked
cross walk (he had to hurry up to avoid being hit). The bikers did
not stop at the clearly marked stop here for pedestrian signs, and
swerved to avoid the man, who was then hurrying.
Skateboar
ding/Scoo
tering
Cyclist
Riders were too busy talking
to care about the rest of the
stopped traffic. Seemed like
it was an announce that
someone was in the cross
walk.
other Talking to each other and not paying
attention to their surroundings. Near miss
5/22/2023 15:50 I was walking in the crosswalk Crossing Lithia Way from Oak St
in the crosswalk heading toward Lithia Park.Walking Motorist
Two lanes of traffic stopped
as I was crossing in the cross
walk. Stepping off the curb to
cross the street at Lithia
Way and Oak Street
Excessive_speed
Drive had no intentions to stop for me. I
was very lucky to have escape injury.
I didn't report this near miss, only
because I had no prior knowledge a
report of this type could be filed.
Near miss no injury, just a scare of a lifetime.
4/27/2023 23:15
Happened 3 times, all at approximately a bit after 4pm on a
weekday and all at 2nd and E. Main, Ashland OR where a
motorcycle turns left while I am crossing 2nd. The motorcycle
was just inches away from hitting me, especially the first time.
May be the same person (who had a helmet on) and may not
know the rule to wait for pedestrians.
Walking Motorcyclist Near miss
5/25/2023 20:02
Driver ran red light at Laurel and North Main (going North) as I
was pull out onto North Main from Central (again going North).
Driver running red light almost rear-ended then became very
aggressive. They then tried to me in the turn lane but couldn't
due to new median at Van Ness and North Main. They then tried
to pass on the inside by Maple only to be thwarted by a bicyclist
in the marked bike lane. Driver followed so closely that I could
see in rearview or sideview mirrors. Kept honking their horn and
such. Made for a pleasant experience when traveling the posted
speed limit.
Driving Motorist Lack of care for rules Excessive_speed,other Entitlement Near miss
5/23/2023 19:00
Coming out of Ace Hardware parking lot. The other car was
coming down A Street from 1st. This is a rough corner on any
busy day. This time, as I was leaving the parking lot, a truck
turned into the parking lot and then backed up and turned
around. As I thought he was simply turning into the parking lot, I
started to drive out. His turn around made me wait. Now, I was
in the middle of the road. I had to back up or go. As I made the
decision to go - a car halfway down the block (going about 30
mph - fast for this area), started honking at me and speeding up.
He almost hit me. What really amazed me was that the driver
was so rude. Not like Ashland. But it made me think, how many
times, it has been difficult to see around parked cars coming out
of the Ace Parking lot.
Driving Motorist other Near miss
5/1/2023 1:15
On Ashland Street heading E at intersection of Pacific Highway 5
If you get stuck in the right lane of Ashland Street before crossing
the bridge, you end up on I5 and have to go for miles before
there is a turn around. It is not dangerous (unless in the winter
during a snow storm), but it is unnecessary and annoying.
I didn't really think about reporting it until a group of friends were
talking about it and we all realized that we had done this at least
once since we lived in Ashland and it seems that it could be a
simple fix. If we residents do this, what about tourists? Is is not
a waste of time and gas if nothing else?
Driving other
Just very easy to accidentally
get in the right lane and enter
the southbound ramp to I5,
then cannot turn around for
miles
other Near miss none
5/30/2023 20:46
Crossing my bike at the Siskiyou and Tolman 4-way intersection
from the NE corner l started walking my bike across Siskiyou
heading west. I let a motorist make the right hand turn prior to
entering road. As I started across the motorist immediately
behind the one I let pass also made the turn without stopping. I
was 2 to 3 steps away from having my front tire run over.
Running Motorist No_marked_crosswalk
That intersection has been under
construction for more than a year, but
getting the crosswalk painted shouldn't
take this long.
Near miss
6/1/2023 3:59 Headed south on Van Ness from Laurel. Driver heading north on
Van Ness crossed over the road into traffic Driving Motorist
Giving benefit of doubt,
maybe sun was in eyes.
Sun is the only thing I can think of being
a reasonable reason for driving on
wrong side of road.
Near miss
6/3/2023 20:30
On Saturday, a concerning incident took place near Flagship Inn
involving an individual riding an E-bike and three individuals,
including my girlfriends and me, who were walking our three
dogs. The E-bike rider failed to stop at a flashing crosswalk,
resulting in a near-miss with our group. However, the rider lost
control and collided with a rose bush and a sign in close proximity
to Flagship Inn.
It is with concern that we report this incident, as the safety of
pedestrians and their pets should always be a top priority for all
road users. We strongly urge E-bike riders s to exercise caution,
adhere to traffic signals, and respect the right-of-way of
pedestrians and their animals when navigating through
crosswalks.
Fortunately, although the E-bike rider crashed into the rose bush
and sign, no serious injuries were sustained by either party
involved. However, incidents like these serve as a reminder of the
potential dangers associated with negligent or reckless behavior
on the roads.
Walking Vehicle Driver other Near miss
6/5/2023 20:10
I was traveling east on E Main St near 7th St. Driver of tow truck
from Star Towing turned east from the north side of E Main St.
Driver of tow truck made a wide turn and crossed over into
cycling lane, narrowly missing me, in part because I applied the
brakes. Driver of tow truck did not stop.
Running Motorist Near miss
6/2/2023 14:37 Top of walker, on the corner of peachy. Toyota highlighlander
was traveling south, up Walker extremely fast. Walking Motorist Excessive_speed
Motorists often drive on the opposite
side of the road to avoid tree roots
which have created big bumps.
Near miss
YEARLY STATS:
2022 2022 2021 2021 2020 2020 2019 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
Total accidents:169 182 157 231 115 134
"Reportable"125 125 137 137 124 124 186 186 175 171 171 160 127 115 134
non-Reportable 44 45 33 45 none none
Total accidents by month:All Reportable All Reportable All Reportable All Reportable AlReportableAlReportableAl ReportableAlReportableAlReportable
Jan 17 13 11 7 29 20 17 15 15 13 12 9 5 310
Feb 12 8 16 15 15 15 16 14 13 12 9 12 8 12 9
Mar 15 9 8 5 7 6 17 14 14 6 18 14 10 813
Apr 14 12 16 9 10 7 26 21 13 16 9 17 11 88
May 20 13 19 13 6 6 16 16 19 14 8 17 13 11 12
Jun 16 14 19 14 8 5 19 16 17 11 12 17 10 813
Jul 11 8 20 16 10 4 25 20 9 13 25 14 6 11 15
Aug 19 14 11 6 17 12 16 13 13 13 14 9 16 96
Sep 7 7 13 9 13 13 11 7171319101417 16
Oct 11 7 25 21 18 15 30 23 19 26 20 14 9 12 10
Nov 13 9 11 10 13 13 22 15 13 18 13 13 12 711
Dec 14 11 13 12 11 8 16 12 13 16 12 14 13 911
DUII 16 16 21 20 8 8 23 23 23 18 15 17 9 17 18
Ped involved (+skateboard)21 18 11 10 14 13 20 18 19 10 13 8 12 411
Ped Crossing in crosswalk 13 13 7 6 12 12 16 14 18 15 16 18 10 817
Bike involved 3 2 7 6 11 8 6 658769710
Injury to driver 14 13 35 33 24 24 36 33 16 15 18 17 20 19 22
Injury to bike/ped 8 8 12 12 17 14 14 14 10 8 12 10 14 713
Fatality 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0000111
Hit and Run 29 19 32 16 23 16 32 26 27 21 18 25 13 16 29
Day of the Week:
Mon 34 26 40 25 24 19 40 28 16 24 22 30 18 19 11
Tues 25 19 28 20 27 18 37 32 36 31 25 19 17 21 21
Wed 32 23 23 16 21 15 49 39 29 24 21 21 19 20 24
Thurs 20 15 27 22 34 30 35 28 16 33 30 25 26 16 20
Fri 21 14 23 17 20 14 25 20 36 26 32 34 27 20 24
Sat 19 15 22 20 17 15 28 23 27 18 25 19 11 920
Sun 18 13 19 17 14 13 17 16 15 15 16 12 9 10 14
Traffic AccidentsJanuary 2022
Jan 2022 Accidents
Bike/Ped Involved (3)
Map Date: 3/7/2022 https://gis.ashland.or.us/accident/
Jan 2022 Accidents
Motor Vehicle (14)
Traffic AccidentsJanuary 2022
REVISEDREVISED
https://gis.ashland.or.us/accident/Map Date: 6/6/2022
NO. OF ACCIDENTS: 17
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION
NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
Rep 3 08:13 Mon Beach St near Glenwood Dr 1 NNNNN Y UNN
Dv1 heading uphill in icy conditions stared to slide
backwards. Driver escaped vehicle and it slid
backwards down the hill, striking a fence and coming
to rest against a tree. Info exchanged.
Rep 3 17:22 Mon Siskiyou Blvd near Park St 2 NNNNY Y Y NN
Dv2 stopped in traffic lane to make a left turn. Dv1
crashed into the rear of v2. Dv1 cited for following
too closly/accident.
Rep 4 15:28 Tue E Main St near Sherman St 3 Y N P N N Y Y N N
Dv1 outbound stopped for ped crossing, dv2 stopped
behind v1, Dv3 did not see the vehicles stopped and
crashed into the rear of v2, pushing it into v1.
Possible minor injuries to dv1 and dv2.
Rep 5 8:09 Wed Campus Way at E Main St 1 2 N Y N N Y N N N
Crossing guard was in street and allowed ped to
enter into the path of the vehicle. The driver did not
see crossing guard or ped and drove on the foot of
the ped. Ped transported to ACH. No citation.
Rep 10 13:31 Mon Normal Av near Fremont 2 NNNNN Y Y NN
Dv2 backed out of driveway, striking v1 that was
passing by. No injury.
Rep 12 18:58 Wed Ashland St near Clover Lane 1 NNNNY Y U YN
Driver attemped a burn out, lost control of vehicle
and struck and damaged a tree. Driver cited for
careless driving.
NR 17 5:50 Mon California St near Quincy 2 NNUUN Y N YN
Vehicle was struck while parked. No suspects nor
leads, damage estimated less than $1000.
Rep 17 16:54 Mon Wimer St near Prim 1 NNNNY Y Y NN
Driver pulled over to the side of the road to jump out
and close tailgate, and the vehicle rolled backwards
and damaged a private water system. Driver cited for
being suspended and no insurance.
MONTH: JANUARY 2022
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH SUMMARY
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION
NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
NR 19 6:27 Wed Ashland St near Washington 1 Y NNNN Y NNN
Dv1 inbound on Ashland Street struck ped who was
crossing street at an angle, not in a marked or
unmarked crosswalk. No injury. No damage, no
injury, no citation.
Rep 19 9:25 Wed N Mountain Av near B St 2 N N P N N Y Y N N
Dv1 was NB, stopped at intersection. Dv2 failed to
stop and rearended v1. Both drivers expressed
possible injuries, no citation, damage over $5000.
NR 20 13:24 Thr N 3rd near B St 2 NNNNN Y NNY
While parking, Dv2 rearended parked V1, a city
vehicle. Minor damage, information exchanged.
Rep 23 16:42 Sun Ashland St 2 N N N Y Y Y Y Y N
Dv1 backed into parked v2 and left the area. Dv1
was found and cited for DUII, Hit and Run, no
insurance, suspended license.
NR 23 23:59 Sun
University Way near Siskiyou
Blvd 1NNUUN N U YN
Driver struck and damaged handrail on university
property and left the area. No leads.
Rep 24 12:03 Mon Henry St near Beach St 2 NNNNN Y Y NN
Dv1 backed out of driveway and struck parked v2.
Information exchanged.
Rep 24 13:54 Mon E Main St near Clay St 2 N N Y N Y Y Y N N
Dv1 was stopped in lane, waiting to make a left turn.
Dv2 failed to stop and rearended v1. Dv1 transported
to hospital. Dv2 cited for following too closely.
Rep 27 20:33 Thr Siskiyou Blvd at Indiana St 2 NNNNY Y NNN
Dv1 was stopped at red light. Dv2 rearended v1. Dv2
cited for driving while suspended, following too
closely, driving uninsured, expired registration.
Rep 29 10:53 Sat N Main St near Grant St 2 NNNNN Y Y NN
Dv1 was in the turn lane waiting to make a turn when
Dv2 backed out of a driveway and crashed into v1.
Information exchanged.
Traffic AccidentsFebruary 2022
REVISEDREVISED
Feb 2022 Accidents
Bike/Ped Involved (0)
Previous 2022 Accidents
Bike/Ped Involved (3)
Map Date: 6/6/2022 https://gis.ashland.or.us/accident/
Feb 2022 Accidents
Motor Vehicle (12)
Previous 2022 Accidents
Traffic Crashes (14)
Traffic AccidentsFebruary 2022
REVISEDREVISED
https://gis.ashland.or.us/accident/Map Date: 6/6/2022
NO. OF ACCIDENTS: 11
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ.DUII Cited Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
NR 2 17:14 Wed N Main St near Helman 2 N N N N N Y N N N Dv1 was stopped at stoplight when dv2 rearended v1. Drivers exchanged info, no further action.
NR 12 15:06 Sat Ashland St (parking lot)2 N N N U N N N Y N V1 was sideswiped while parked in a private parking lot. No leads nor suspects.
R 13 14:29 Sun Seventh St near B St 3 N N N N N Y Y N N
Dv1 was northbound on 7th approaching B St. V2 was parked SB on the east side of street. Dv2 pulled out and v1 and v2 collided, and v2 also struck parked v3.
R 14 15:30 Mon Lithia Way near Pioneer St 2 N N N N Y Y N Y N Dv1 struck parked v2 while attempting to park and then left the area. Dv1 was located and cited for hit and run.
R 14 17:43 Mon Siskiyou Blvd near Ashland St 1 N N P N Y Y Y N N Dv1 reported swerving to avoid hitting a cat, and vehicle hit tree in the median. Dv1 cited for no insurance and careless driving.
R 15 12:10 Tue N Main St at Grant St 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N Dv1 slowed to allow a vehicle to the front to exit the street, and v2 rearended v1. Dv2 cited for following too closely.
R 21 16:54 Mon Ashland St (parking lot)2 N N N N Y Y Y N N Driver ran into parked vehicle. Driver mixed up the brake and gas pedals. Driver cited for failure to carry car insurance.
R 22 6:13 Tue N Main St near Jackson Rd 1 N N N N N Y Y N N
Driver of vehicle swerved to miss a deer that was crossing the road, and vehicle slipped in icy conditions. Veh hit light pole, sheering it off. Vehicle totaled.
R 22 11:58 Tue Siskiyou Blvd at Union St 2 N N N N N Y Y N N
Dv2 foot stuck between gas and brake pedals, and was unable to stop. Dv2 swerved around a vehicle at the stop sign and ran into the rear quarter of v1. No injuries, report taken.
NR 25 UNK Fri Ventura Circle near Park St 2 N N N U N N N Y N Vehicle was struck while parked, no leads.
MONTH: FEBRUARY, 2022
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH SUMMARY
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ.DUII Cited Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
NR 26 22:16 Sat S First St at Enders Alley 2 N N N N Y Y N N N Dv1 was backing out of a parking spot, drifted downhill and ran into parked v2. Dv1 cited for driving while suspended and obstruction of vehicle windows.
Traffic AccidentsMarch 2022
REVISEDREVISED
March 2022 Accidents
Bike/Ped Involved (1)
Previous 2022 Accidents
Bike/Ped Involved (3)
Map Date: 6/6/2022 https://gis.ashland.or.us/accident/
Mar 2022 Accidents
Motor Vehicle (13)
Previous 2022 Accidents
Motor Vehicle Crashes (26)
Traffic AccidentsMarch 2022
REVISEDREVISED
https://gis.ashland.or.us/accident/Map Date: 6/6/2022
NO. OF ACCIDENTS: 14
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION
NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
Rep 1 12:42 Tue A Street near N 2nd St 2 N N N N N Y Y N N
V1 was parked on the side of the street. Dv2
attempted to park in front of v1 but sideswiped v1 with
the rear passenger side. Info exchanged.
Rep 1 13:38 Tue Siskiyou Blvd at Indiana St 2 N N N N N Y Y N Y
Dv2 stopped at intersection was rearended by v1.
Information exchanged.
Rep 10 10:37 Thur
Ashland St at Exit 14 NB off-
ramp 1NPPNN Y Y NN
Vehicle (semi truck and trailer) flipped when turning
right onto Ashland St off the off ramp. Suspected
minor injury, vehicle totalled.
Rep 11 9:53 Fri E Main St 1 N N N Y U Y Y N N
Dv2 was travelling too fast for conditions, swerved to
miss another vehicle making a turn, lost control and
ran into a power pole. Report shows DUII, but no
citation info recorded.
NR 11 20:30 Fri Winburn Way near Nutley St 2 N N N N N Y U N N
Dv1 backed out of a parking space and struck parked
v2 directly to the rear. No citation, no injury, amount
of damage not reported.
Rep 16 16:00 Wed Ray Lane at Ashland St 1 Y N P N N Y N N N
Driver struck pedestrian when attempting to make a
right turn. Officer assisted with exchange of
information. Possilble injury.
NR 19 7:03 Sat Ashland St near Walker Av 1 N N N N N Y U N N
Private driveway off Walker. Driver ran over a jersey
barrier when attempting to make a turn.
Rep 20 14:38 Sun Scenic Dr near Maple St 2 N N N N N Y Y N N
Dv1 turning from Maple onto Scenic took too wide of
a turn and ran into v2.
NR 20 16:51 Sun E Main St 2 N N N U N N N Y N
Dv1 travelling east on E Main St was struck by v2,
which then left the area. No leads.
MONTH: MARCH, 2022
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH SUMMARY
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION
NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
Rep 21 6:39 Mon Bellview Dr near Siskiyou Bl 2 N N N N N Y Y N N
Dv1 sideswiped parked v2. Information exchanged.
Damage over $5000 (over $2500 each)
NR 21 18:31 Mon A Street near N 1st St 2 N N N N N Y N N N
Dv1 struck parked v2. Minor damage, info
exchanged.
NR 22 23:15 Tue Beach St near Henry St 2 N N N N N N N N N
Dv2 struck parked v1. Info privately exchanged, but
later it was found that driver was not insured. Civil
matter.
Rep 26 15:24 Sat Ashland St 2 N N N N Y Y Y Y N
private parking lot on Ashland St. Dv2 backed into
parked v1 and left the area. Witness 1 reported info.
Dv2 was found and cited for hit and run, no
insurance, driving while suspended.
NR 29 10:23 Tue B St near 5th St 2 N N N N N Y N N Y
Dv1 in a City of Ashland vehicle struck the rearview
mirror while driving west on B Street. Information
exchanged.
Traffic AccidentsApril 2022
April 2022 Accidents
Bike/Ped Involved (1)
Previous 2022 Accidents
Bike/Ped Involved (4)
Map Date: 6/6/2022 https://gis.ashland.or.us/accident/
April 2022 Accidents
Motor Vehicle (13)
Previous 2022 Accidents
Motor Vehicle Crashes (39)
Traffic AccidentsApril 2022
https://gis.ashland.or.us/accident/Map Date: 6/6/2022
NO. OF ACCIDENTS: 14
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION
NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
R 6 13:16 Wed Morse Av near Siskiyou Blvd 3 N N N N Y Y Y N N
Dv1 crashed into parked v2 and v3.
Information exchanged.
R 6 13:43 Wed E Main St near California St 2 Y N N N Y Y Y N N
V1 was rearended by dv2 while v1 was
stopped in a line of traffic waiting for a ped
to cross the street. Dv2 cited for following
too close and driving while suspended.
R 9 12:01 Sat Siskiyou Blvd at E Main St 1 N N N Y Y Y Y N N
Driver was speeding and failed to negotiate
the turn, jumped the curb and crashed into
the tree in the median breaking it off at
base. Driver arrested for DUII.
R 11 19:45 Mon Winburn Way at N Main St 1 N N N Y Y Y Y Y N
Dv1 crashed into a street sign on N Main
St/Helman, damaged a tree, traveled thru
the Plaza, crashed into a street light and
came to rest in Lithia Park. Driver arrested
for DUII. reckless driving, reckless
endangering. hit & run.
R 14 19:15 Thr Parking lot off Ashland St 3 N N N U N Y Y Y N
Dv1 crashed into the rear passenger side of
v2, pushing it into v3, and then left the area.
No leads. Substantial damage to both
vehicles.
NR 17 18:19 Sun Clear Creek Dr at Oak St 2 N N N N N Y N N N
Dv1 was stopped at a stop sign. Dv2 made
a turn onto street and crashed into the front
of v1. Dv2 at fault, no citation, info
exchanged.
R 19 11:10 Tue Lithia Way at Oak St 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N
Dv1 made a right turn onto Lithia Way
without stopping at the stop sign, and
crashed into v2 which was traveling in the
right lane. Dv1 cited for failure to obey traffic
control device.
MONTH: APRIL, 2022
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH SUMMARY
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION
NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
R 20 21:13 Wed Woodland Dr near Indiana St 1 N N N N N Y Y N N
Brakes failed on vehicle, and vehicle
crashed into yard and landscaping.
R 20 23:21 Wed Oak St near Lithia Way 2 N N N Y Y Y Y N N
Dv1 had just turned from Lithia Way onto
Oak St and crashed into the rear of parked
v2. Dv1 cited for DUII and reckless driving,
and was taken by AFR.
R 21 0:54 Thur Siskiyou Blvd near Park St 2 N N P Y Y Y Y N N
Dv2 turned onto Siskiyou Blvd and was
rearended by dv1 who was traveling at a
very high rate of speed. Collision caused
both vehicles to roll over. Dv2 cited for DUII
and reckless driving.
NR 21 11:47 Thur E Main St near Oak St 2 N N N N N Y N N N
Dv1 backed into parked v2 causing minor
damage. Info exchanged.
R 23 2:02 Sat Indiana St near Siskiyou Blvd 1 N N P Y Y Y Y N N
Driver failed to turn right onto Siskiyou at the
Ashland/Siskiyou intersection and continued
straight though SOU landscaping, across
Indiana St, and crashed into the Art building.
Cited DUII/Reckless Driving.
R 23 16:45 Sat Lithia Way at Oak St 2 N N N N N Y Y N N
Northbound dv1 struck westbound V2 in
intersection. Information exchanged.
R 30 20:49 Sat Oak St near B St 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N
Dv2 stopped on Oak St waiting for another
vehicle to complete a turn when v1 ran into
the back of v2. Dv1 cited for following too
closely.
Traffic AccidentsMay 2022
May 2022 Accidents
Bike/Ped Involved (2)
Previous 2022 Accidents
Bike/Ped Involved (5)
Map Date: 6/6/2022 https://gis.ashland.or.us/accident/
May 2022 Accidents
Motor Vehicle (15)
Previous 2022 Accidents
Motor Vehicle Crashes (52)
Traffic AccidentsMay 2022
https://gis.ashland.or.us/accident/Map Date: 6/6/2022
NO. OF ACCIDENTS: 17
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION
NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
R 1 19:30 Sun Nursery St near N Main St 2 N N N N N Y Y N N
V2 sideswiped parked v1. Information
exchanged.
R 2 8:12 Mon N Main St at Maple St 2 N N P N N Y Y N N
Dv2 was stopped in the turn lane when v1
struck the back of v2. Information exchanged.
R 3 8:20 Tue N Main St near Grant St 2 N N N N Y Y N N N
Dv1 was stopped in a line of traffic. Dv2
rearended v1. Dv2 cited for following too
closely and no insurance.
NR 3 12:10 Tue Garfield St near Quincy 2 N N N N N Y N N Y
Dv1 in a city vehicle backed into parked v2.
Minor damage, info exchanged.
R 4 6:50 Wed Ashland St near Washington St 2 N N N U Y Y Y Y N
Dv2 backed into a parked vehicle and left the
area. Driver was found and arrested for failure
to perform duties of a driver and for driving
uninsured.
R 4 10:46 Wed N Mountain Av at Fair Oaks Av 2 N N N N N Y Y N N
Dv1 failed to stop at new stop sign and
crashed into v2 which was in the intersection
making a left turn. Information exchanged.
NR 5 14:19 Thur Fourth St near B St 2 N N N N N Y N N N
Dv1 was backing out a parking space, and
backed into v2 which was driving past in a
travel lane. Information exchanged.
R 7 10:32 Sat Tolman Creek Rd 2 N N N U N Y Y Y N V2 was struck while parked, no leads.
NR 7 11:48 Sat N Main St at Lithia Way turn 2 N N N N N Y N N N
Dv1 merged into left traffic lane from Lithia
Way, lightly tapping v2 which was driving by.
Very minor damage. Info exchanged
MONTH: MAY, 2022
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH SUMMARY
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION
NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
R 9 11:30 Mon N Main St near Maple St 3 N N P U N Y Y N Y
Southbound N Main St: Dv3 illegally passed
v1 in the intersection and then attempted to
pass v2 (City vehicle) but rearended v2
instead. Dv1 transported to hospital. No
further Information.
NR 11 16:11 Wed Van Ness Av at N Laurel St 1 SK N N N N Y N N N
Driver began making a left turn onto N Laurel
St when skateboarder passed in front of
vehicle. Dv struck skateboarder. Skateboarder
at fault, non injury.
R 12 21:37 Thur N Second St near E Main St 4 N N N Y Y Y Y N N
Dv2 was stopped at red light. Dv1 rearended
v2, and then while attempting to parallel park
backing up, backed into parked v3, pushing it
into v4. Dv2 cited DUII and reckless driving.
R 15 19:20 Sun Ashland St, parking lot 1 Y N Y N Y Y N N N
Dv1 struck pedestrian in parking lot. Ped
transported to RRMC with injuries. Dv1 cited
for careless driving.
NR 16 11:57 Mon Siskiyou Blvd at Indiana St 2 N N N N N Y N N N
Dv2 was following v1, and ran into the rear of
v1. Information exchanged.
R 16 15:01 Mon N Main St 1 N N N N N Y Y N N
Driver hit curb in the median, causing damage
to vehicle.
NR 23 14:26 Mon Third St near Lithia Wy 2 N N N N N Y N N N
Dv1 waiting at stop sign for traffic to clear. Dv2
rearended v1. Information exchanged.
NR 24 16:39 Tue Lithia Wy 2 N N N N N Y N N N
Dv1 attempted to reverse into a parallel
parking space on the side of street and
rearended v2. Information exchanged.
Traffic AccidentsJune 2022
June 2022 Accidents
Bike/Ped Involved (0)
Previous 2022 Accidents
Bike/Ped Involved (7)
Map Date: 7/13/2022 https://gis.ashland.or.us/accident/
June 2022 Accidents
Motor Vehicle (12)
Previous 2022 Accidents
Motor Vehicle Crashes (70)
Traffic AccidentsJune 2022
https://gis.ashland.or.us/accident/Map Date: 7/13/2022
NO. OF ACCIDENTS: 12
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
Rep 1 13:30 Wed E Main St at Gresham 2 N N N N Y Y N N N
Driver ran into another vehicle that was
stopped at a stoplight.
Rep 3 16:29 Fri Water St near B St 2 N N N Y Y Y N N Y Driver backed into parked police car.
NR 5 10:35 Sun Oak St at Lithia Way 2 N N N N N Y N N Y Driver reversed into police motorcycle.
Rep 5 15:40 Sun
Private parking lot near Walker
Av 2NNNNY Y NY N
Driver backed into parked car while leaving
parking space.
Rep 8 14:43 Wed Siskiyou Blvd near Harmony Ln 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N
One vehicle ran into the back of another at
a stoplight.
Rep 11 23:18 Sat Lithia Way near 3rd St 2 N N N Y Y Y Y N N Driver crashed into parked vehicle.
NR 13 10:49 Mon Scenic Dr at Coolidge St 2 N N N N N Y N N N
Driver pulled out from a parked position
striking another vehicle that was passing
by.
MONTH: JUNE, 2022
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH SUMMARY
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ. DUII Cited
Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
Rep 16 23:23 Thur Siskiyou Blvd near S Mountain 1 N N N Y Y Y Y N N
Driver knocked over ped signal post at
Walker and Siskiyou, continued down
Siskiyou and ran into a tree.
Rep 17 13:10 Fri E Main St near Oak St 1 N N Y N N Y Y N N
Driver failed to stop at intersection and ran
across median into a parked vehicle.
Rep 20 21:34 Mon Clay St at Villard 3 N N N Y Y Y Y N N
Driver crashed into parked vehicle, pushing
it into another.
Rep 21 12:31 Tue Lithia Way near N 1st St 1 N N U U N Y Y Y N
Driver crashed into parked vehicle and left
the area, no leads.
Rep 25 17:45 Sat
Private parking lot near Skidmore
St 2NNNNY N NY N
Driver struck parked vehicle in business
parking lot.
NO. OF ACCIDENTS: 11
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ.DUII Cited Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
Rep 3 17:09 Sun Lithia Way near 2nd St 2 Y N N N N Y Y N N Driver stopped suddenly for pedestrians crossing and was rearended.
Rep 5 12:14 Tue Garfield St near Siskiyou 1 N N N N N N N N N Driver stepped on gas instead of brake and crashed into building.
NR 13 12:04 Wed Siskiyou Blvd at Sherman St 2 N N N N N Y N N N Driver stopped at stop light was rearended.
Rep 15 15:28 Fri N Main St near Maple St 2 N N Y N Y Y Y N N Driver stopped in traffic at red light was rearended by another vehicle.
NR 15 18:38 Fri alley off Helman St 2 N N N N N Y N N N Driver backing out of alley was struck by a vehicle traveling on the street.
Rep 18 13:14 Mon A St at Oak St 2 N N N N N Y Y N N Driver turning onto A Street was struck by vehicle pulling out from A Street.
Rep 19 12:52 Tue N Main St near Winburn 2 N N N N N Y Y N N Dv2 backed from parking space into travel lane, crashing into other vehicle which was passing by.
NR 21 16:44 Thur Clover Lane at Ashland St 2 N N N N N Y N N N Driver waiting for traffic to clear in order to enter roadway was rearended.
Rep 22 20:15 Fri N Main St at Granite St 2 Y N N N N Y Y N N Driver was waiting for peds to cross street before turning when rearended.
Rep 24 14:05 Sun E Main St at Garfield St 2 N N N N N Y Y N N Driver was eastbound on E Main St when crashed into by a driver pulling on E Main from Garfield St.
Rep 29 11:42 Fri E Main St at N 2nd St 2 N N N N N Y Y N N Driver of parked vehicle opened door into occupied travel, striking a passing vehicle.
MONTH: JULY, 2022
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH SUMMARY
Traffic AccidentsAug 2022
Aug 2022 Accidents
Bike/Ped Involved (3) Skateboard (1)
Previous 2022 Accidents
Bike/Ped Involved (10)
Map Date: 9/23/2022 https://gis.ashland.or.us/accident/
Aug 2022 Accidents
Motor Vehicle (14)
Previous 2022 Accidents
Motor Vehicle Crashes (94)
Traffic AccidentsAug 2022
https://gis.ashland.or.us/accident/Map Date: 9/23/2022
NO. OF ACCIDENTS: 18
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ.DUII Cited Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
Rep 2 16:19 Tue N Main St 2 N N N N N Y Y N N Vehicle was rearended in traffic.
Rep 3 17:34 Wed N 2nd St at E Main St 2 N N N N N Y N N N Driver pulling out from parking struck another in travel lane attempting to make a right turn into alley.
NR 8 UNK Mon Winburn Way 2 N N N U N N N Y N Vehicle was damaged while parked.
NR 9 14:03 Tue N Main St at Church St 1 N N N N N Y N Y N
Skateboarder going fast crossed in front of vechicle that intended to go straight across to Church St. Veh impacted person, who jumped up and left the area.
Rep 10 18:54 Wed Scenic at Wimer 1 N N P Y Y Y Y N N Driver ran a stop sign and veered into a power pole.
Rep 13 UNK Sat Oak St near B St 2 N N N U N N Y Y N Vehicle was sideswiped while parked.
Rep 15 19:00 Mon E Main St near Oak St 2 N N N U N Y Y Y N Vehicle was sideswiped while parked.
NR 15 UNK Mon High St at Granite St 2 N N N U N N N Y N Vehicle was sideswiped while parked.
Rep 21 12:14 Sun Crestview Dr near Hillview Dr 2 N N N N N Y Y N N Driver backed out of driveway and impacted parked vehicle.
Rep 21 13:51 Sun Wightman St 3 N N N N N Y Y N N Distracted driver ran into 2 parked vehicles.
Rep 22 19:34 Mon Ashland St at Tolman Creek Rd 2 N N N U N Y Y Y N Rearend crash in intersection, hit and run, no leads.
MONTH: AUGUST, 2022
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH SUMMARY
Rep DATE TIME DAY LOCATION NO.
VEH
PED
INV.
BIKE
INV.INJ.DUII Cited Police
On Site
PROP
DAM.
HIT/
RUN
CITY
VEH.CAUSE - DRIVER ERROR
Rep 23 15:33 Tue N Main St at the Plaza 2 Y N N N N Y Y N N
Driver was stopped waiting for peds to cross when other vehicle backed out of a parking stall and impacting first vehicle.
Rep 24 12:41 Wed E Main St at N First St 2 Y N N N N Y N N N Ped suddenly stepped into crosswalk, and dv2 stopped quickly. Dv1 rearended v2.
Rep 25 9:30 Thr E Main St near Water St 1 Y N Y N N Y N N N Driver struck ped in crosswalk causing minor injuries.
Rep 27 11:30 Sat S 1st St near Hargadine St 2 N N N N Y Y Y Y N Driver backed into parked vehicle and left the area.
NR 28 9:35 Sun W Nevada St at Almeda Dr 2 N N N N N Y N N N Rider of electric scooter ran into vehicle within intersection.
Rep 29 7:55 Mon N Main St at W Hersey St 2 N N N N Y Y Y N N Driver pulled out from Hersey to make a left turn and impacted northbound driver.
NR 31 10:30 Wed N Main St near Nursery St 2 N N P N N Y N N N Driver was rearended in stop and go traffic.
Rogue Valley Transportation District
From the Desk of Paige West, Senior Planner
3200 Crater Lake Avenue • Medford, Oregon 97504-9075
Phone (541) 608-2429 • Fax (541) 773-2877
Visit our website at: www.rvtd.org
Date: 6/2/2023
To: Scott Fleury, City of Ashland Public Works Director
From: Paige West, RVTD Planning and Strategic Programs Manager
RE: Route 17 Crosstown Modifications and Update
RVTD is very excited about the new service coming to Ashland on June 26, 2023. Since the presentation
given to the TC and CC, RVTD has worked further with the neighborhoods served by this route along
with major destinations to make final revisions.
As with any new service, the initial route alignment presented to the public is subject to change after
further examination. There are three main changes to the Route 17 that we believe will still provide
great service to the community and allow for expansion.
1. RVTD has taken further consideration into the Helman/Nevada/Oak Streets loop and has
decided this area will likely not generate enough ridership to be viable compared to other
areas. Additionally, the streets are very narrow for a 30-foot vehicle and the residents have
commented it will take away from the character of the ‘quiet neighborhood’. Before making
our decision, we examined the Ashland Connector data drawing from over 14,000 trips and
found there was in fact very little ridership along these streets except near Hersey St, where
service will still be available. Therefore, (and due to another modification further explained
below) the Route 17 will not serve Helman, Nevada or Oak Streets. RVTD will continue to
monitor demand in this area however and would like to consider the option for a ‘deviated
fixed-route’ in the future whereby the route could be requested to deviate to this area on
request but not be served regularly each hour.
2. RVTD has taken further consideration into the Abbott Ave. section and has decided this street
poses risk for an incident due to the narrow street width (especially on the east side) and the
bustling nature of this street. Residents also have commented that a 30-foot vehicle regularly
traveling through this neighborhood is not practical given other conflicting uses and obstacles
on this constrained roadway. Therefore, RVTD will use E. Main St. for the connection between
Tolman Creek Rd. and Clay St. as this was a secondary alternative we considered in the
beginning. The curve near the interchange is a concern and we will work with the County to
install a warning sign for oncoming drivers to be aware of a bus entering the roadway.
3. The Ashland Emergency Food Bank contacted RVTD early in the stages of our public notice. The
Director asked if the AEFB might be served with this route. Due to the changes occurring with
the Helman/Nevada/Oak streets we believe this will be possible and still maintain the one-hour
schedule. Had we decided to keep the Helman/Nevada/Oak loop, we knew we would be unable
to add this area and maintain a one-hour schedule. The AEFB is also nearby several employers,
hotels and destinations that would make this route more viable for Ashland residents and
employees. The addition will occur at a later date once RVTD has completed further route and
schedule analysis. For now, the route will dwell at Albertson’s for approximately 7 minutes
longer to reserve this time for the AEFB addition.
The results from changes 1 & 2 are depicted in the map below.
Route 17 will begin on Monday June 26th at 9:00am. Service will be available Monday through Friday
between the hours of 9:00am-4:00pm. We hope to extend the hours and add Saturdays in coming
months.
RVTD staff have greatly appreciated your team’s staff time coordinating with us on bus stop
installation, permits, hardware and signage and making contact with key community members and
organizations. We could not have done this successfully without the full support of the City of Ashland
and the partnership between our agencies. Please let me know if you have any further questions or
information we need to consider at this time.