Patch Readers Sound Off on Stop Signs in West Deptford

West Deptford, NJ- If you’ve noticed an intersection in your neighborhood that could use a stop sign, you’re not alone.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says that one-third of all intersection crashes in the United States occur at crossings controlled by stop signs. While they aren’t a perfect solution to dangerous intersections, studies have shown that installing all-way signs can reduce accidents by 40 to 60 percent.

When we asked Patch readers in West Deptford where they wanted to see a stop sign, some asked for stoplights while others just requested that drivers stop at the signs that are already in place. That’s not too much to ask according to a report from the Federal Highway Administration that showed the simple, and cheap, addition of “Stop Ahead” wording on roadways reduced accidents at controlled intersections by 15 percent.

We realize that no one knows the roads in West Deptford better than its residents. Here’s what Patch readers shared with us about their neighborhood’s intersections:

• "The entrance to the high school from Red Bank Run needs a light."
• "A green arrow to make left-hand turns into Grove and Jessup from Crown Point (by West Deptford police station) would be a smart idea."
• "And a crossing guard! Because no motor vehicles stop for students crossing Red Bank Run to walk to school."
• "Over by 3rd near the boat ramp"

Is there a dangerous intersection on your block that didn’t make the list? Share it with us on our West Deptford Patch Facebook page or in the comments below.