KCCI Des Moines

Accidents raise new concerns over uncontrolled intersections

A Friday morning traffic fatality in Maxwell happened just a week after three brothers from New Sharon died when their vehicle was hit by a truck in another uncontrolled intersection in Mahaska County ...
The Gazette

Study: Signs may not make uncontrolled rural intersections safer

DES MOINES - Posting traffic signs at unmarked rural intersections would not necessarily prevent crashes such as the three that occurred over the past two weeks and claimed the lives of five Iowans, a ...
The Durango Herald

Are uncontrolled intersections out of control?

Saturday, Mar 22, 2014 5:01 PM Updated Sunday, Mar. 23, 2014 4:27 PM I’ve noticed three intersections (perhaps more) not having any type of traffic sign. No “stop,” no “yield,” nothing. These ...
KWCH

FF12: Wichitans raise concerns about uncontrolled intersections in neighborhood

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Some people living in a south Wichita neighborhood told FactFinder 12 the intersections in the area are dangerous. Why? The neighbors said it’s because none of them have stop ...
Chicago Tribune

Oak Lawn trustee wants to eliminate uncontrolled intersections in wake of fatal Memorial Day crash

When drivers approach uncontrolled intersections — those without traffic lights or signs that specify who has the right-of-way — they should, in theory, slow down and be prepared to stop. In practice, ...
KCCI Des Moines

Accidents raise new concerns over uncontrolled intersections

WEBVTT SHARON DIED WHEN THEIR VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE MIDDLE OF ANOTHER UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTION IN MAHASKA COUNTY. THERE ARE 20,000 INTERSECTIONS IN IOWA WITH NO YIELD OR STOP SIGNS. THAT'S ABOUT 12% ...