Transportation AccidentTransportation Accident
An unforeseen event involving a rapid-transit, multi-passenger vehicle that results in injuries, fatalities and damages.
The U.S. Department of Transportation identifies highway death rate to be 1.7 per million miles traveled. This is a death rate of 50,000 per year along with several hundred thousand injuries.
Air service is addressed in a section entitled "Aviation Accident"; Cargo carrying vehicles are addressed in a section entitled "Hazardous Materials Incident."
Poland is serviced by the following State Highways:
Route 11/121, 26, 122
Poland utilizes a fleet of school buses to transport children to the Poland Community School, Edward Little High School in Auburn, and several other schools in nearby communities.
During the past 40 years, there have been no accidents other than occasional rear-end fender bender incidents that have resulted in injuries or fatalities.
Highway accidents can occur at any time of the year. September through June presents the highest risk since school is in session and a greater number of persons (students) utilize the transportation system.
There is no forewarning of a highway accident since its onset is spontaneous.
Although the collision lasts but a few seconds, the recovery from the event may last up to several hours.
The highway accident will impact a very localized area. It is impossible to outline a specific area of impact since the event is unpredictable. Outlining major transportation routes (see Background) will assist in identifying certain areas that may be more vulnerable to this occurrence.
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Copyright 2002, Wayne Cotterly
Revised: 10/21/02