What Road in Shelton-Derby Needs a Speed Bump?

SHELTON-DERBY, CT- Over 9,000 fatalities occurred nationally during 2014 due to speeding according to the latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The data also shows a correlation between a driver’s age and the likelihood of a speed-related accident. As the age of a driver increases, their risk of being in an accident decreases. Men are also more likely to be at the wheel during a speeding accident, according to the study.

While the number of speed-related fatalities have continually decreased since 2005, speeding still remains an issue in many of our Patch communities, including Shelton-Derby. Readers suggested everything from increased police presence to more stop signs to building less housing to keep traffic at bay.

If you’re frustrated with speeders in a certain part of Shelton-Derby, you are in good company. We reached out to readers on Facebook, asking which local road they thought needed a speed bump. Here’s what your neighbors told us:

• "Bridgeport Ave could use several of them!"
• "All of them. Speeding is rampant in Shelton. What's the big hurry? I'd love to see a speed radar enforcement set up just once. I drive all over Shelton and just do not see any. Perhaps I am missing them, but I don't think so."
• "Long Hill Ave. People drive like they are still on the Merritt. It is 25 mph, not 55."
• "Lake Rd."
• "None."
• "What do we need speed bumps for? Everywhere you drive in Shelton has a 25 mph speed limit!"
• "Near the intersection of Isinglass and Nichols!"
• "Ojibwa! It's like a speedway. Kids everywhere with only room for one car to get through safely."
• "Howe Ave., right after down town, a Block from Shelton pizza. People come flying on Howe Ave. We have the Boys and Girls Club down the hills. Drivers just don't care."
• "Constitution Boulevard. It's not uncommon to see people driving at least 55mph."

See a street you don’t agree with, or is there a road missing from the list? Tell us on Facebook, and make sure to add the Shelton-Derby page to your favorites, so you don’t miss any of the latest news from Patch.

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