Numbers Don’t Lie, Roundabouts Keep Drivers Safe in New York State

How Do You Feel About Roundabouts in the Hudson Valley?

When it comes to how the Hudson Valley feels about roundabouts, it seems split down the middle.

For the con side of things, one listener texted in detailing the struggle for truck drivers saying:

The problem with trucks in Roundabout around here, is that NY makes them 1/2 the size they need to be. If you travel around New England, where they are very common, they are vastly bigger. Long tractor trailers can navigate them without putting their trailer wheels up onto the curb.

Others commented the pros on the DOT's most recent post on social media with one writing:

Roundabouts are brilliant if people know how to use them.. the more they are implemented the easier it will become .

With that being said, numbers don't lie.

DOT Releases Impressive Roundabout Numbers

The New York State Department of Transportation wanted to be transparent when it came to roundabouts and how helpful they actually are.

On Facebook they state "We know not everyone likes roundabouts, but here’s the truth: one story about a backup or a crash doesn’t erase the facts. Roundabouts are proven safer than traditional intersections."

There are more than 150 roundabouts in New York State and according to DOT data, they are keeping drivers and pedestrians safe.

Thanks to the 150 roundabouts there have been 76% fewer injuries, 90% fewer fatalities and 35% fewer crashes at intersections.

Like it or not, roundabouts are extremely helpful to New York drivers safety.

Reminder: This Is How You Drive Through a Roundabout

One of the most common arguments when it comes to roundabouts is that no one knows how to navigate them.

Thankfully, the New York State DOT has shared an informative video of how to properly enter and exit a roundabout.

Take a look below: