Recent review of the Ohio Department of Transportation TIMS crash database for the intersection of SR-606 (Weymouth Road) and Stony Hill Road in Hinckley Township reveals an important pattern that warrants professional safety review. The crash data visualization shows multiple crashes clustered asymmetrically along SR-606 near the intersection, rather than being evenly distributed around it. Several crashes occur slightly downstream of the intersection on SR-606. In roadway safety analysis, this type of asymmetrical clustering is significant. When crashes are concentrated in one direction of travel or offset from the intersection itself, transportation engineers often evaluate potential contributing factors such as: • approach speeds on the major roadway • driver gap-judgment when entering or crossing the highway • sight-distance limitations • intersection geometry or alignment • driver expectancy issues These are exactly the kinds of conditions that Road Safety Audits (RSAs) are designed to evaluate. ⸻ What a Road Safety Audit Is A Road Safety Audit is a formal safety review conducted by a multidisciplinary team of transportation professionals. RSAs examine crash patterns, roadway design, traffic operations, and environmental conditions to identify potential safety improvements. Importantly, an RSA does not presume a particular solution. It simply allows engineers to examine the intersection and determine whether changes could reduce crash risk. ⸻ Why an RSA Is Appropriate Here The petition has already documented: • multiple crashes occurring at or near the intersection over the past several years • crash information confirmed through ODOT records • a pattern involving vehicles entering or crossing SR-606 • an asymmetrical crash clustering pattern visible in the TIMS crash data Transportation engineers routinely analyze crash patterns using methods outlined in the Highway Safety Manual (HSM). One of the key principles in roadway safety analysis is that crashes are rarely random events. When crashes cluster in a particular location or direction of travel, it can indicate that roadway design, operating speed, or visibility conditions may be contributing factors. ⸻ Typical Improvements Identified Through RSAs Across the United States, Road Safety Audits have helped identify a wide range of safety improvements at intersections similar to this one. These often include relatively low-cost changes, such as: • improved intersection warning signage • enhanced pavement markings or stop-line visibility • improved intersection lighting • vegetation or obstruction removal to improve sight distance • speed-management measures on the major roadway • adjustments to traffic control devices or intersection layout Because RSAs involve a multidisciplinary team review, they can often identify practical safety improvements that may not be obvious from crash statistics alone. ⸻ The Petition’s Goal The goal of this petition is simple: To request that transportation professionals conduct a Road Safety Audit of the SR-606 / Stony Hill Road intersection so the crash pattern and roadway conditions can be evaluated objectively. A professional engineering review would help determine whether any safety improvements are warranted. Public safety decisions should be guided by data and engineering analysis, and the crash pattern now visible in ODOT’s own database suggests that a closer look would be appropriate.