Which Road in Milford Needs a Speed Bump?

Milford, MA- 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 Milford. 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 Milford 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:

• "Winter Street. People blow through the stop signs."
• "HAYWARD"
• "West Spruce at Spruce Street"
• "Hayward street is dangerous. People speed up that street, kids everywhere and blind turns."
• "Redwood Drive drivers speed down the road to get to the Groves."
• "Purchase! Could use many."
• "Middleton Street. They fly down this street, using it as the back route from the main street to avoid the traffic on 16."
• "Divittorio and Calvin"
• "Nancy Road. Like a speedway at night."
• "The short end of Highland Street needs a few."

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 Milford page to your favorites, so you don’t miss any of the latest news from Patch.

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