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Egg Harbor Township officials say four‑way stops have reduced crashes, urge cautious driving
Summary
Police and township leaders told the committee that four‑way stop signs installed at several intersections have coincided with fewer crashes and a drop in fatalities this year; officials urged motorists to slow down and the public to support safety messaging.
Egg Harbor Township officials on Monday said newly installed four‑way stop signs at several local intersections appear to be reducing crashes and helping lower roadway fatalities.
"So the four‑way stop sign at West Jersey and Ridge Avenue in 2024, we had six crashes," said the township's public safety speaker, citing department data. "Since the signs were installed this year we had one crash." He added the stop at Mill and Ridge also "worked like a charm" after initial community skepticism.
The committee used those figures to emphasize a broader traffic‑safety message. "Stop signs to us are an inconvenience until someone's hurt or killed," the speaker said, urging residents to put phones down and avoid aggressive driving. Officials noted that the township's traffic‑safety social media campaign and media coverage have been part of the outreach.
Committee members and residents also discussed secondary issues that can affect emergency response, including spotty cell coverage in some neighborhoods and the role of tow truck distractions at crash scenes. One resident recounted a recent accident and praised the officer's report and response.
The remarks were part of a wider public‑safety update during the township committee meeting; no formal policy change or ordinance was proposed during the discussion. The committee asked staff to continue monitoring crash data and encouraged further public messaging about safe driving.
What happens next: officials said they will continue to track crash statistics and communicate safety reminders to drivers; no additional traffic orders were adopted at the meeting.
