Maryland State Police Announces Results of Traffic Safety Initiative at US-50 and MD610 Intersection

Berlin, MD – Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack conducted a targeted traffic safety initiative at the intersection of US-50 and MD-610 on Monday. This location was chosen for its high incidence of motor vehicle collisions, some of which involved fatalities. Over the past three years, troopers have
responded to over 50 collisions at this specific intersection. The operation confirmed a concerning combination of drivers on MD-610 disregarding stop signs and drivers on US-50 speeding.\

The initiative involved staging a seemingly broken-down vehicle equipped with a trooper – on the lookout for traffic violations. Troopers were able to target numerous instances where individuals failed to stop before crossing US-50, a key factor contributing to the area’s accident rate. During the four hour initiative, troopers made 71 traffic stops at the intersection, the majority of which were for failure to come to a full and complete stop prior to crossing US-50. Other traffic violations included excessive speed and distracted driving violations.

“Our goal is to ensure the safety of all motorists traveling through Maryland, particularly at intersections known for higher levels of traffic incidents,” said First Sergeant Thistle, the assistant commander of the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack. “This initiative is part of our ongoing effort to reduce accidents and save lives. The disregard for stop signs at this specific intersection is
unacceptable, and we urge drivers to adhere to traffic laws designed to protect everyone on the road.

The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack is committed to ongoing traffic safety enforcement and education efforts to address this critical issue. Additional patrols and enforcement actions are planned for the future to further deter dangerous driving behaviors and enhance road safety.