HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-08-05; Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission; ; Police Report Regarding Traffic & Mobility-Related Matters During the Months of April, May and June 2024, including Notable News for the Month of JuneMeeting Date: Aug. 5, 2024
To: Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission
Staff Contact: Alonso DeVelasco, Police Lieutenant
Alonso.Develasco@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-5578
Subject: Police Report Regarding Traffic & Mobility-Related Matters During the
Months of April, May and June 2024, including Notable News for the
Month of June
Recommended Action
Receive a quarterly report from a representative of the City of Carlsbad’s Police Department
that will provide an overview of traffic and mobility-related police matters during the months of
April, May and June 2024, including notable news for the month of June.
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TRAFFIC SAFETY & MOBILITY COMMISSION
Aug. 5, 2024 Item #2 Page 1 of 1
Staff Report
Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission
Quarterly Report for the Months of
April, May and June
Alonso DeVelasco, Traffic Lieutenant
Aug. 5, 2024
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2024 COLLISIONS ITEM 2: Police Quarterly Report
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Fatal 0 0 0
Major Injury 9 5 14
Minor Injury 89 81 170
Non-Injury 86 83 169
H&R Injury 8 7 15
H&R Non-Injury 36 36 72
Bicycle Injury 9 8 17
Bicycle* Non-Injury 3 0 3
Ebike Injury 11 10 21
Ebike* Non-Injury 3 0 3
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COLLISION LOCATIONS
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ITEM 2: Police Quarterly Report
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Driving Under Influence 28 (16.00%)
Improper Turning 21 (12 .00%)
Traffic Signals and Signs 18 (10.29%)
Other Improper Driving 17 (9.71 %)
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Driving Under Influence 24 (14.63%)
Unsare Speed 53 (30.29%)
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Unsafe Starting or Backing J (1.71 %)
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Wrong Side of Road 4 (2.29%)
Following Too Closely 4 (2.29%)
Unsafe Lane Change 6 (3.43%)
Auto R/W Violation 7 (4.00%)
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Following Too Closely 5 (3.05%)
Not Stated 5 (3.05%)
Auto R/W Violation 7 (4.27%)
DUI ENFORCEMENT
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Collision 32 26
Di1p,afic: hied 17 17
,Officer-I nif at,e-d 63 63
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COLLISION TYPES
ITEM 2: Police Quarterly Report
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Hit Object 34 ( 9.43%)
Sideswipe 33 (18.86%)
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INot Stated 1 (0.57%)
Overturned 2 (1..14%)
Head-On 4 {2.29%),
Otller 11 j6 .. 29%)
Vellicle -Pedestrian 12 (6.86%)
Broadside 27 {15.43%)
Collision Types
1/1/2024 t o 3/31/2024 Total Collisions: 175
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Ht Object 35 (21.34%)
Sideswipe 31 (118.90%)
Broad.s!ide 29-(1 7 .68%)
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Rear-End 39 {23.78%)
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Overt:umed 2 {1.22%)
Vehicle -Pedestrian 6 p .. 66%)
Otller 9 (5.49%)
Head-On 12 (7.32%)
4/1/2024 to 6/30/2024 Total Colllisions: 164
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other Motor Vehicle 80 (45 .. 71 %) Otlher Motor Vehicle 71 (43.29%)
Other Object 1 (0.5 Other Object 1 (0.61 %)
Fixed Object 32 (18 .. 29%) Non -Collis on 12 (6 Fixed Object 33 (20.12%) Motor Vehicile on Other !Roadway 6 (3.66%:
Pedestrian 7 (4.27%)
Pedestrian 13 (7.43%) Non -Collision 7 (4.27%)
B!icycle 13 (7.93%)
Parked Motor Vehicle 23 (13.14%) Bicycle 14 (8.00%) Parked IMotor Vehicle 26 (15.85%)
EXTENT OF INJURY ITEM 2: Police Quarterly Report
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Property Damage Only 86 (491.U%► IPmperty Damage Only 81 (5D.61%)
Severe Injury 9 (5.114%), Severe Injury 5 (J.ll,5%)
Complaint of Pa in 12 (7.J2%)
Complaint of Pain 18 (10.29%1,
Otitler Visible Injury 62 (35.43%),
Other Visible Injury '64 (39.02%)
BICYCLE COLLISIONS
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BIKE COLLISIONS
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PEDESTRIAN COLLISIONS
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ENFORCEMENT
Citations Warnings
Vehicle 1070 217
Bike/Ebike 9 6
Totals 1079 223
ITEM 2: Police Quarterly Report
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Citations Warnings
Vehicles 904 99
Bike/Ebike 2 4
Totals 906 103
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Quarter 2 Notable News
On June 6, 2024, at 0524 hours, a vehicle traveling N/B Blvd approaching PAR underpass, struck a palm tree in the center median. Driver suffered severe injuries and collision may have been intentional.
On June 12, 2024, the police department hosted the Countywide Interagency Traffic Enforcement (CITE) day. 32 motor officers from various agencies assisted with traffic enforcement. 201 citations were issued, along with 14 warnings and 6 E-bike related citations.
On June 13, 2024, at 1311 hours, a MC traveling N/B on Alicante Rd and struck a vehicle, making a left turn, violating the MC’s right of way. Moderate injuries to left
leg.
On June 19, 2024, the Traffic Division collaborated with Escondido PD on an E-bike/E-motorcycle detail. Detail resulted in 25 citations, four warnings and four e-motorcycles towed. E-bike educational post via social media.
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COMMUNITY CONCERNS
•Residential speeding complaints
•Loud exhaust on Carlsbad Blvd.
•RV parking along Carlsbad Blvd.
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•Saturation enforcement of E-motorcycles (Surron)
•E-bike safety course August
•September is Pedestrian Safety month
•DUI checkpoint on September 6
•Back to school enforcement
FUTURE STRATEGIES
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QUESTIONS ?
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