Which Road in Newton Needs a Speed Bump?

Newton, 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 Newton. 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 Newton, 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:

• "Hancock Street behind Williams Elementary School."
• "Sumner street between Commonwealth and Willow Streets in the Centre."
• "Auburn Street to the west of the Lasell Bridge"
• "Waverly Avenue near Arlington"
• "Newtonville Avenue"

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

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