Which state has the most runaway truck ramps? Where are they located, and how are they signed? When I was a little kid, I was fascinated by them, because Washington state has very few, if any. However, I know Idaho has several...
No idea how many are in California, but there is almost always one on the interstates that go through mountain passes. Most notable is probably the one on I-5 northbound just before descending from the Tejon Summit to the Central Valley. I believe I-15 northbound has another one just before Cajon Pass.
TN has two on I-24 EB coming down Monteagle Mtn, one on TN 111 SB coming down Walden's Ridge into Soddy-Daisy, and I think two on I-26 WB coming down from the gap at the NC border whose name now escapes me. I think there may be one that I'm missing.
NC has at least two on I-40 EB coming down Black Mountain east of Asheville, and at least two on I-26 EB coming down from that gap at the TN border. And again, there may be others.
AL has one on US 431 NB at the bottom of the big hill between Albertville/Bosz and Guntersville. I'm pretty sure that's it.
KY has one on the Hyden Spur (KY mumble) SB between the Hal Rogers Pkwy and US 421 in Hyden. I'm surprised there aren't more.
VA has at least two on I-77 SB, and at least two on US 52 SB, both coming down from Fancy Gap.
Then in WV, there is at least one on I-64 EB as it descends into what is essentially New River Gorge east of Beckley, and I wanna say there is one on I-68 WB between MD and Morgantown. I also wanna say Corridor H has at least one.
Ok here's the start of a good list. Proceed to add to it as necessary!
MA and CT have one each. MA has one on the Mass Pike eastbound coming down out of the Berkshires into the Pioneer Valley between Blandford and Russell. CT has one on US 44 at the bottom of Avon Mountain that was put there in response to a runaway truck crashing into a furniture store at the bottom of the mountain causing multiple fatalities.
Quote from: jp the roadgeek on December 04, 2015, 09:41:18 AM
MA and CT have one each. MA has one on the Mass Pike eastbound coming down out of the Berkshires into the Pioneer Valley between Blandford and Russell. CT has one on US 44 at the bottom of Avon Mountain that was put there in response to a runaway truck crashing into a furniture store at the bottom of the mountain causing multiple fatalities.
MA has two runaway truck ramps. One is on the Mass Pike eastbound, as you mentioned. The other one is on MA 2 eastbound between the NY State Line and the intersection of US 7 just south of Williamstown.
Can confirm r.t. ramp on I-68 WB west of WV state line. Sorry for low quality.
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GSV: https://www.google.com/maps/@39.6580869,-79.8358069,3a,75y,296.2h,92.33t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s0JSw1hpaMJ6GzlUWZ5UtXQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 (https://www.google.com/maps/@39.6580869,-79.8358069,3a,75y,296.2h,92.33t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s0JSw1hpaMJ6GzlUWZ5UtXQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656)
Oregon has two on northbound I-5 on the descent from Siskiyou Summit into Ashford Ashland.
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I have a "complete" list I have complied. AZ has quite a few. PA also has a lot of them.
I have complied a database for use in trucking GPS units.
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/44321
The Soddy-Daisy ramp I didn't know about. Thanks
There are a couple on I-80 WB in CA coming down from Donner Summit.
I have a database that has lat/Lon of the ramps, highway locations, and info on the ramp. The list is quite lengthy, and detailed. If you use the Rand McNally GPS, the link below will let you download it to your GPS. I also have the Brake Check areas on a separate DB.
I had a great response from a majority of states in compiling the info. It was amazing that some states actually didn't know how many or where they were at. So this list is almost complete. The Soddy-Daisy ramp I didn't have. The rest that have been mentioned I have, but keep the dialogue going.
Thanks for your input.
Here is the link to the database:
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/44321
Quote from: wriddle082 on December 04, 2015, 07:41:09 AMKY has one on the Hyden Spur (KY mumble) SB between the Hal Rogers Pkwy and US 421 in Hyden. I'm surprised there aren't more.
It's KY 118, but you can be forgiven for not knowing it because it's only been signed in the last 10 years or so.
The first one ever built in Kentucky was on KY 11 in Beattyville. IMO it's not really needed, but it's there because the old KY 11 alignment had a very steep grade and a gasoline tanker truck wreck in 1977 resulted in nearly an entire block of buildings being destroyed and six or seven people being killed. I was a junior in high school and was at a marching band competition when the wreck happened. They told us that none of our immediate relatives had been hurt or killed in the incident.
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Quote from: roadman on December 04, 2015, 10:03:20 AM
Quote from: jp the roadgeek on December 04, 2015, 09:41:18 AM
MA and CT have one each. MA has one on the Mass Pike eastbound coming down out of the Berkshires into the Pioneer Valley between Blandford and Russell. CT has one on US 44 at the bottom of Avon Mountain that was put there in response to a runaway truck crashing into a furniture store at the bottom of the mountain causing multiple fatalities.
MA has two runaway truck ramps. One is on the Mass Pike eastbound, as you mentioned. The other one is on MA 2 eastbound between the NY State Line and the intersection of US 7 just south of Williamstown.
MA 57 in Sandisfield w/b approaching MA 8 and the Farmington River has one. Also Monroe Hill Rd n/b in Rowe entering the Deerfield River valley has many ramps, at least three, relics of when the Yankee Rowe nuclear plant was in that valley.
I looked up the Monroe Hill ramps. You can still one that looks good, but there are no signs. Is this road not used for trucks, or has it been decommissioned? Thanks.
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on December 04, 2015, 06:21:16 PM
I looked up the Monroe Hill ramps. You can still one that looks good, but there are no signs. Is this road not used for trucks, or has it been decommissioned? Thanks.
The truck traffic really no longer exists since the Yankee Rowe Nuclear Power Plant was decommissioned in the early 90's. It's completely torn down by now. Last I knew the bridge into the town of Monroe is closed, so the road isn't technically a through way anymore.
I took a bike ride out there 8 years ago, and one of them was signed, one was unsigned, and one looked liked it was so poorly maintained that mother nature was reclaiming it. It was also the most terrifying descent I had on a bicycle, it averages about a 14% grade top to bottom with a few sharp curves.
PA has a total of six on US 30 between McConnellsburg and Breezewood.
I-376 has some between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and I-279. I believe there is 3.
I think there's 2 on US 11/15 north of Harrisburg to Duncannon.
Hawaii has one on Interstate H-3 (signed as Emergency Escape Ramp) after exit #9 to Hawaii 63.
https://www.aaroads.com/west/hawaii003/i-h003_eb_exit_011_01.jpg
Illinois has two signed near Chester. Not sure how effective they would actually be.
1) On the truck bypass going down to the Mississippi River: Streetview. (https://www.google.com/maps/@37.9049185,-89.8328983,3a,75y,252.78h,69.44t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1so5vY7kduYySVszwNgp2a9A!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en)
2) One on SB IL 3 going down to the St. Mary's River bridge. Streetview (https://www.google.com/maps/@37.8849469,-89.7859284,3a,75y,208.16h,75.5t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1shfJ6p3Q3wGEOPLfCIlH4Xw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en)
Quote from: noelbotevera on December 05, 2015, 09:47:57 AM
PA has a total of six on US 30 between McConnellsburg and Breezewood.
I-376 has some between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and I-279. I believe there is 3.
I think there's 2 on US 11/15 north of Harrisburg to Duncannon.
There are several on US 30 between McConnellsburg, but I don't think there are any on I-376 on either side of the Squirrel Hill Tunnel, and there aren't any on US 11/15 north of Harrisburg.
Here are the one that I can remember:
I-176 approaching the PA Turnpike
PA 93 approaching US 209 near Jim Thorpe
US 322 east of Potters Mills
US 30 east of Breezewood (several)
old US 422 east of Kittanning
Are there any:
on I-376 west of the Ft Pitt Tunnel?
US 219 south of Ridgway?
PA 8/US 62 approaching Franklin?
US 40 east of Uniontown?
US 30 EAST of McConnellsburg?
US 30 west of Bedford?
US 30 east of Ligonier?
US 119 approaching Punxsutawney?
Quote from: jemacedo9 on December 05, 2015, 08:29:16 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on December 05, 2015, 09:47:57 AM
PA has a total of six on US 30 between McConnellsburg and Breezewood.
I-376 has some between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and I-279. I believe there is 3.
I think there's 2 on US 11/15 north of Harrisburg to Duncannon.
There are several on US 30 between McConnellsburg, but I don't think there are any on I-376 on either side of the Squirrel Hill Tunnel, and there aren't any on US 11/15 north of Harrisburg.
Here are the one that I can remember:
I-176 approaching the PA Turnpike
PA 93 approaching US 209 near Jim Thorpe
US 322 east of Potters Mills
US 30 east of Breezewood (several)
old US 422 east of Kittanning
Are there any:
on I-376 west of the Ft Pitt Tunnel?
US 219 south of Ridgway?
PA 8/US 62 approaching Franklin?
US 40 east of Uniontown?
US 30 EAST of McConnellsburg?
US 30 west of Bedford?
US 30 east of Ligonier?
US 119 approaching Punxsutawney?
None on US 119 and US 219.
US 30 there might be east of York, but there's none from there to York.
Not sure on US 30 west of Bedford and Ligonier.
Not sure with US 62 and US 40.
Not sure with I-376.
Quote from: wriddle082 on December 04, 2015, 07:41:09 AM
VA has at least two on I-77 SB, and at least two on US 52 SB, both coming down from Fancy Gap.
There is also one on VA 100 NB heading down towards Little Walker Creek north of Dublin before its intersection with VA 42.
Quote from: jemacedo9 on December 05, 2015, 08:29:16 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on December 05, 2015, 09:47:57 AM
PA has a total of six on US 30 between McConnellsburg and Breezewood.
I-376 has some between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and I-279. I believe there is 3.
I think there's 2 on US 11/15 north of Harrisburg to Duncannon.
There are several on US 30 between McConnellsburg, but I don't think there are any on I-376 on either side of the Squirrel Hill Tunnel, and there aren't any on US 11/15 north of Harrisburg.
Here are the one that I can remember:
I-176 approaching the PA Turnpike
PA 93 approaching US 209 near Jim Thorpe
US 322 east of Potters Mills
US 30 east of Breezewood (several)
old US 422 east of Kittanning
Are there any:
on I-376 west of the Ft Pitt Tunnel?
US 219 south of Ridgway?
PA 8/US 62 approaching Franklin?
US 40 east of Uniontown?
US 30 EAST of McConnellsburg?
US 30 west of Bedford?
US 30 east of Ligonier?
US 119 approaching Punxsutawney?
PA was quite a workout for me! This one of the states that cooperated with the project.
I even found one that they didn't have, (I 176) plus they showed one by Philly International Airport that I couldn't find.
Quote from: thefraze_1020 on December 04, 2015, 04:02:55 AM
Which state has the most runaway truck ramps? Where are they located, and how are they signed? When I was a little kid, I was fascinated by them, because Washington state has very few, if any. However, I know Idaho has several...
I have found only one in WA.
Quote from: Revive 755 on December 05, 2015, 11:40:06 AM
Illinois has two signed near Chester. Not sure how effective they would actually be.
1) On the truck bypass going down to the Mississippi River: Streetview. (https://www.google.com/maps/@37.9049185,-89.8328983,3a,75y,252.78h,69.44t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1so5vY7kduYySVszwNgp2a9A!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en)
2) One on SB IL 3 going down to the St. Mary's River bridge. Streetview (https://www.google.com/maps/@37.8849469,-89.7859284,3a,75y,208.16h,75.5t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1shfJ6p3Q3wGEOPLfCIlH4Xw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en)
Maybe for a pickup! I don't see how they could handle a semi.
Quote from: wriddle082 on December 04, 2015, 07:41:09 AM
TN has two on I-24 EB coming down Monteagle Mtn, one on TN 111 SB coming down Walden's Ridge into Soddy-Daisy, and I think two on I-26 WB coming down from the gap at the NC border whose name now escapes me. I think there may be one that I'm missing.
NC has at least two on I-40 EB coming down Black Mountain east of Asheville, and at least two on I-26 EB coming down from that gap at the TN border. And again, there may be others.
AL has one on US 431 NB at the bottom of the big hill between Albertville/Bosz and Guntersville. I'm pretty sure that's it.
KY has one on the Hyden Spur (KY mumble) SB between the Hal Rogers Pkwy and US 421 in Hyden. I'm surprised there aren't more.
VA has at least two on I-77 SB, and at least two on US 52 SB, both coming down from Fancy Gap.
Then in WV, there is at least one on I-64 EB as it descends into what is essentially New River Gorge east of Beckley, and I wanna say there is one on I-68 WB between MD and Morgantown. I also wanna say Corridor H has at least one.
Ok here's the start of a good list. Proceed to add to it as necessary!
In KY they are at KY 118 E Hyden, and KY 11 S in Beattyville.
Quote from: Quillz on December 04, 2015, 05:05:08 AM
No idea how many are in California, but there is almost always one on the interstates that go through mountain passes. Most notable is probably the one on I-5 northbound just before descending from the Tejon Summit to the Central Valley. I believe I-15 northbound has another one just before Cajon Pass.
I have 10 ramps in Cally. I have 2 on CA 33 at Maricopa, 1 on CA 178 in Inyokern, and 2 on CA 299 at Montgomery Creek, Junction City and US 101 at Orick as ramps not on Interstate Highways.
Quote from: SectorZ on December 05, 2015, 09:36:53 AM
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on December 04, 2015, 06:21:16 PM
I looked up the Monroe Hill ramps. You can still one that looks good, but there are no signs. Is this road not used for trucks, or has it been decommissioned? Thanks.
The truck traffic really no longer exists since the Yankee Rowe Nuclear Power Plant was decommissioned in the early 90's. It's completely torn down by now. Last I knew the bridge into the town of Monroe is closed, so the road isn't technically a through way anymore.
I took a bike ride out there 8 years ago, and one of them was signed, one was unsigned, and one looked liked it was so poorly maintained that mother nature was reclaiming it. It was also the most terrifying descent I had on a bicycle, it averages about a 14% grade top to bottom with a few sharp curves.
Thanks
Quote from: noelbotevera on December 05, 2015, 09:02:44 PM
Quote from: jemacedo9 on December 05, 2015, 08:29:16 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on December 05, 2015, 09:47:57 AM
PA has a total of six on US 30 between McConnellsburg and Breezewood.
I-376 has some between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and I-279. I believe there is 3.
I think there's 2 on US 11/15 north of Harrisburg to Duncannon.
There are several on US 30 between McConnellsburg, but I don't think there are any on I-376 on either side of the Squirrel Hill Tunnel, and there aren't any on US 11/15 north of Harrisburg.
Here are the one that I can remember:
I-176 approaching the PA Turnpike
PA 93 approaching US 209 near Jim Thorpe
US 322 east of Potters Mills
US 30 east of Breezewood (several)
old US 422 east of Kittanning
Are there any:
on I-376 west of the Ft Pitt Tunnel?
US 219 south of Ridgway?
PA 8/US 62 approaching Franklin?
US 40 east of Uniontown?
US 30 EAST of McConnellsburg?
US 30 west of Bedford?
US 30 east of Ligonier?
US 119 approaching Punxsutawney?
None on US 119 and US 219.US 119 at Pux and 3 at Ridgway
US 30 there might be east of York, but there's none from there to York.
Not sure on US 30 west of Bedford and Ligonier.There is one in Ligonier
Not sure with US 62 and US 40. Not showing any, either
Not sure with I-376. The only at the 69 mm
Quote...plus they showed one by Philly International Airport that I couldn't find.Quote
I-95 is flat near the airport. Even the nearby Girard Point Bridge's slope is very low-profile. There wouldn't be a need for a runaway ramp there.
Quote from: 74/171FAN on December 05, 2015, 09:16:55 PM
Quote from: wriddle082 on December 04, 2015, 07:41:09 AM
VA has at least two on I-77 SB, and at least two on US 52 SB, both coming down from Fancy Gap.
There is also one on VA 100 NB heading down towards Little Walker Creek north of Dublin before its intersection with VA 42.
Thanks for the heads up on Dublin, VA.
According to the 2008 Trucker's Guide to PA map from PennDOT:
I-376 East approaching Ft Pitt Tunnel
US 62/PA 8 North approaching Franklin
old US 422 East approaching Kittanning
US 40 West approaching Uniontown
US 30 West east of Ligonier
US 30 East, east of Breezewood (two)
US 30 West, east of McConnellsburg
US 119 North approaching Punx
US 219 North approaching Ridgway (three)
US 322 West approaching Phillipsburg
US 322 East, east of Potters Mills
I-176 South, approaching Morgantown
PA 93 South, approaching Jim Thorpe
Quote from: FreewayDan on December 05, 2015, 10:24:39 AM
Hawaii has one on Interstate H-3 (signed as Emergency Escape Ramp) after exit #9 to Hawaii 63.
https://www.aaroads.com/west/hawaii003/i-h003_eb_exit_011_01.jpg
And there's another one on westbound H-3, at mile 1.78 between the Tetsuo Harano tunnels and the exit for Interstate H-201. I don't have a photo.
The EB escape ramp east of the Tetsuo Harano and Hospital Rock tunnels is at mile 8.79. The locations for both escape ramps are from HDOT straight-line diagrams.
I don't recall seeing any escape ramps in Alaska, even though it has long steep inclines (like AK 11 through the Atigun Pass) which probably could use them. If I have time, I might pick through the route logs to see if I can find any escape ramps.
Quote from: oscar on December 06, 2015, 10:11:09 AM
Quote from: FreewayDan on December 05, 2015, 10:24:39 AM
Hawaii has one on Interstate H-3 (signed as Emergency Escape Ramp) after exit #9 to Hawaii 63.
https://www.aaroads.com/west/hawaii003/i-h003_eb_exit_011_01.jpg
And there's another one on westbound H-3, at mile 1.78 between the Tetsuo Harano tunnels and the exit for Interstate H-201. I don't have a photo.
The EB escape ramp east of the Tetsuo Harano and Hospital Rock tunnels is at mile 8.79. The locations for both escape ramps are from HDOT straight-line diagrams.
I don't recall seeing any escape ramps in Alaska, even though it has long steep inclines (like AK 11 through the Atigun Pass) which probably could use them. If I have time, I might pick through the route logs to see if I can find any escape ramps.
Hawaii totally slipped my mind! I do have the two now that have been posted. I guess the 50th state has truckers too! LOL. Thanks for the info.
US 33 EB about 3 miles west of Stanardsville, VA has one - https://goo.gl/maps/oynPc1edNVk
US 33 WB descent from Skyline Dr has one - https://goo.gl/maps/JQJuw5aLRv32
Mike
I find this one pretty cool: https://goo.gl/maps/pLU2CFaNmY82
Also, I like the signage on this one: https://goo.gl/maps/xt2xznRs4D62
Quote from: Mapmikey on December 06, 2015, 11:17:07 AM
US 33 EB about 3 miles west of Stanardsville, VA has one - https://goo.gl/maps/oynPc1edNVk
US 33 WB descent from Skyline Dr has one - https://goo.gl/maps/JQJuw5aLRv32
Mike
Thanks
Quote from: SignGeek101 on December 06, 2015, 11:36:14 AM
I find this one pretty cool: https://goo.gl/maps/pLU2CFaNmY82
Also, I like the signage on this one: https://goo.gl/maps/xt2xznRs4D62
I am also compiling Canadian Ramps as well.
Also in VA: US 211 on the western side of the Massanutten Mountain-just west (downhill) of intersection with VA 674 ("Run Away Lane").
(edited to add link-- https://www.google.com/maps/@38.6433888,-78.6269868,391m/data=!3m1!1e3)
There are abandoned ramps on the sides of I-39 just north of the IL-38 exit in north central Illinois. There's a bunch of barriers that block it off, could be a runaway truck area.
^^ That was a truck parking area in each direction, equipped with trash bins but not much else.
There are two that I know of in New York, both descending into the Mohawk Valley near Utica:
-NY 28 on the NB approach to Mohawk (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9972262,-75.0082842,3a,75y,12.5h,73.22t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1swv7F6ciUGwrfCiZ8OjPG6g!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3Dwv7F6ciUGwrfCiZ8OjPG6g%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D81.805923%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656)
-NY 12 in New Hartford (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0694447,-75.3127923,3a,57.3y,49.78h,80.07t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sICWjXu02-gbo_XcT4lgBSg!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DICWjXu02-gbo_XcT4lgBSg%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D207.92749%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656)
While they would certainly be nice, the Adirondacks, Catskills, and Hudson Valley have none.
Quote from: cl94 on December 06, 2015, 08:31:42 PM
There are two that I know of in New York, both descending into the Mohawk Valley near Utica:
-NY 28 on the NB approach to Mohawk (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9972262,-75.0082842,3a,75y,12.5h,73.22t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1swv7F6ciUGwrfCiZ8OjPG6g!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3Dwv7F6ciUGwrfCiZ8OjPG6g%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D81.805923%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656)
-NY 12 in New Hartford (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0694447,-75.3127923,3a,57.3y,49.78h,80.07t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sICWjXu02-gbo_XcT4lgBSg!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DICWjXu02-gbo_XcT4lgBSg%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D207.92749%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656)
While they would certainly be nice, the Adirondacks, Catskills, and Hudson Valley have none.
Thanks for the pics.
I don't know that I've seen anyone mention PA-31 between Mt. Pleasant & Donegal ("Three Mile Hill") yet.
Or the fairly new one on PA-711 just outside of Connelsville.
Quote from: Mr_Northside on December 07, 2015, 07:09:34 PM
I don't know that I've seen anyone mention PA-31 between Mt. Pleasant & Donegal ("Three Mile Hill") yet.
Or the fairly new one on PA-711 just outside of Connelsville.
I have both. The one on 31 I drove by once in the opposite direction. LOL!
Minnesota believe it or not has one runaway truck ramp, though it isn't located on a state highway. It's on Cook County Road 12 (the Gunflint Trail) coming down into the town of Grand Marais in the northeasternmost corner of the state.
I've always found runaway truck ramps interesting and I have no doubt that they can be a life and property saver. However, I can't recall ever seeing evidence of one being used (legitimately) in my travels. Has anyone here ever come across one that served its purpose?
Quote from: Jim on December 07, 2015, 10:15:48 PM
I've always found runaway truck ramps interesting and I have no doubt that they can be a life and property saver. However, I can't recall ever seeing evidence of one being used (legitimately) in my travels. Has anyone here ever come across one that served its purpose?
Haven't seen one being used in person, but here's an old video of one being used (I think it was somewhere in PA, surprise surprise) where the truck using it does an almost full front flip.
Quote from: Ian on December 07, 2015, 11:30:39 PM
Quote from: Jim on December 07, 2015, 10:15:48 PM
I've always found runaway truck ramps interesting and I have no doubt that they can be a life and property saver. However, I can't recall ever seeing evidence of one being used (legitimately) in my travels. Has anyone here ever come across one that served its purpose?
Haven't seen one being used in person, but here's an old video of one being used (I think it was somewhere in PA, surprise surprise) where the truck using it does an almost full front flip.
A professor showed us this video during a highway design class. The guy filming it was doing it for a news story about the unsafe ramp.
It would be interesting to know what are the types of all the listed runaway truck ramps. Based on my experience the gravel arrester bed type seems to be the most common.
Quote from: Mr_Northside on December 07, 2015, 07:09:34 PM
I don't know that I've seen anyone mention PA-31 between Mt. Pleasant & Donegal ("Three Mile Hill") yet.
Or the fairly new one on PA-711 just outside of Connelsville.
They weren't on the 2008 Truckers' map that I have...and I had a feeling it was missing a few...
In over 23 years of trucking, I have never used one myself. I have seen drivers in them, however.
One driver I knew personally, was coming down Fancy Gap when the brakes failed. He speed was well over 100 mph. He was driving doubles, when he hit the truck ramp. If the rear trailer not flipped over, he would have topped it!
The state police commended him on his driving skills because no one was injured as he maneuvered the set to the ramp.
Yes, they are used. That is why I started gathering the locations for GPS use.
I've seen more than one truck in the Mass Pike one. I have also seen a car stuck in there.
Md. 135 eastbound (Maryland Highway) has (what I believe to be) the only one on an arterial highway in the state, between Md. 495 and Bloomington here (https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4821912,-79.0968602,3a,75y,138.98h,61.39t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sAVXLaWoD-P-yVqNeH7bl0A!2e0!7i3328!8i1664!6m1!1e1).
Does this one on I-95 south in Dedham, MA count?
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.2580122,-71.210589,3a,75y,192.9h,82.02t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s2xwG5RaZeHou91K31ER7yw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1 (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.2580122,-71.210589,3a,75y,192.9h,82.02t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s2xwG5RaZeHou91K31ER7yw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1)
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on December 08, 2015, 01:06:54 PM
Does this one on I-95 south in Dedham, MA count?
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.2580122,-71.210589,3a,75y,192.9h,82.02t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s2xwG5RaZeHou91K31ER7yw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1 (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.2580122,-71.210589,3a,75y,192.9h,82.02t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s2xwG5RaZeHou91K31ER7yw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1)
Looks like a parking area.
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on December 08, 2015, 01:06:54 PM
Does this one on I-95 south in Dedham, MA count?
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.2580122,-71.210589,3a,75y,192.9h,82.02t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s2xwG5RaZeHou91K31ER7yw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1 (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.2580122,-71.210589,3a,75y,192.9h,82.02t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s2xwG5RaZeHou91K31ER7yw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1)
No. That's a paved area for trucks to pull over, it appears.
Quote from: cpzilliacus on December 08, 2015, 01:03:14 PM
Md. 135 eastbound (Maryland Highway) has (what I believe to be) the only one on an arterial highway in the state, between Md. 495 and Bloomington here (https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4821912,-79.0968602,3a,75y,138.98h,61.39t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sAVXLaWoD-P-yVqNeH7bl0A!2e0!7i3328!8i1664!6m1!1e1).
I have that. Thanks.
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on December 08, 2015, 01:06:54 PM
Does this one on I-95 south in Dedham, MA count?
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.2580122,-71.210589,3a,75y,192.9h,82.02t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s2xwG5RaZeHou91K31ER7yw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1 (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.2580122,-71.210589,3a,75y,192.9h,82.02t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s2xwG5RaZeHou91K31ER7yw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1)
Looks like a brake check area, or an area for DOT to inspect a truck safely.
That 128 one looks like an inspection/parking area. The region is relatively flat.
South of Jasper, AR there in one on Hwy 7
US 65 has one in the vicinity of Marshall, AR
Quote from: wriddle082 on December 04, 2015, 07:41:09 AM
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Then in WV, there is at least one on I-64 EB as it descends into what is essentially New River Gorge east of Beckley, and I wanna say there is one on I-68 WB between MD and Morgantown. I also wanna say Corridor H has at least one.
Ok here's the start of a good list. Proceed to add to it as necessary!
Corridor H definitely has one. I keep picturing the Dukes of Hazzard using this to jump.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi31.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc378%2F1995hoo%2FRoad%2520sign%2520pictures%2F00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000007BAF_zpsv5ppt363.jpg&hash=7f281d1ddfe30c129440a3102d938d44a8240c58)
Quote from: 1995hoo on December 09, 2015, 09:51:32 AM
Quote from: wriddle082 on December 04, 2015, 07:41:09 AM
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Then in WV, there is at least one on I-64 EB as it descends into what is essentially New River Gorge east of Beckley, and I wanna say there is one on I-68 WB between MD and Morgantown. I also wanna say Corridor H has at least one.
Ok here's the start of a good list. Proceed to add to it as necessary!
Corridor H definitely has one. I keep picturing the Dukes of Hazzard using this to jump.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi31.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc378%2F1995hoo%2FRoad%2520sign%2520pictures%2F00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000007BAF_zpsv5ppt363.jpg&hash=7f281d1ddfe30c129440a3102d938d44a8240c58)
There's another one a few miles west of there.
I remember seeing the ramps at Fancy Gap on US 52 while I was on a family vacation in the early 80s. They struck me as being not much more than piles of sand, because the ones I was familiar with prior to then were much, much longer. It was about 25 years later the next time I was on that stretch of US 52, and I don't remember much at all about them. It was almost like they had been abandoned and left to grow over with weeds and brush, since I-77 to I-74 was then the through route.
Quote from: hbelkins on December 09, 2015, 07:42:48 PM
I remember seeing the ramps at Fancy Gap on US 52 while I was on a family vacation in the early 80s. They struck me as being not much more than piles of sand, because the ones I was familiar with prior to then were much, much longer. It was about 25 years later the next time I was on that stretch of US 52, and I don't remember much at all about them. It was almost like they had been abandoned and left to grow over with weeds and brush, since I-77 to I-74 was then the through route.
I just looked through there on GSV and they aren't even signed as such. If you didn't know it was supposed to be a runaway truck ramp, you'd miss it.
Quote from: cl94 on December 09, 2015, 09:16:02 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on December 09, 2015, 07:42:48 PM
I remember seeing the ramps at Fancy Gap on US 52 while I was on a family vacation in the early 80s. They struck me as being not much more than piles of sand, because the ones I was familiar with prior to then were much, much longer. It was about 25 years later the next time I was on that stretch of US 52, and I don't remember much at all about them. It was almost like they had been abandoned and left to grow over with weeds and brush, since I-77 to I-74 was then the through route.
I just looked through there on GSV and they aren't even signed as such. If you didn't know it was supposed to be a runaway truck ramp, you'd miss it.
If I'm not mistaken, downhill trucks are banned on that section of US 52 now. No need for the ramps anymore.
None here in Louisiana, but there used to be "trucks use low gear" warning sign in the "high rise" bridge on I-10 just east of New Orleans. It's gone now.
I've driven in CO. I saw several there. I saw a pickup truck in one on I-70 just west of Eisenhower tunnel. I wonder if the driver had a oh sh*t moment?
Ones I can think of in VT:
Two on VT 9 between Bennington and Wilmington
One on VT 64 coming into Northfield
One on "Berlin State Highway" after leaving VT 62 East on approach to US 302
All of these are on undivided two lane roads. I-89, I-91, and I-93 don't have any.
All are signed "RUNAWAY TRUCK RAMP".
Quote from: US71 on December 08, 2015, 07:56:24 PM
South of Jasper, AR there in one on Hwy 7
US 65 has one in the vicinity of Marshall, AR
Thanks. The one in Leslie was a little hard to find. But I have it!
Heading south from Flagstaff, Arizona on I-17, after about 20 miles, the freeway goes down a very long grade as it descends the Mogollon (Muggy-on) Rim, a large geological uplift that separates Arizona's high country from the deserts. There are two or three runaway truck ramps on that stretch.
Quote from: shadyjay on December 10, 2015, 09:59:19 AM
All of these are on undivided two lane roads. I-89, I-91, and I-93 don't have any.
That's how New York is. Certainly doesn't mean that I-87 and NY 17 shouldn't have a few.
Quote from: shadyjay on December 10, 2015, 09:59:19 AM
Ones I can think of in VT:
Two on VT 9 between Bennington and Wilmington
One on VT 64 coming into Northfield
One on "Berlin State Highway" after leaving VT 62 East on approach to US 302
All of these are on undivided two lane roads. I-89, I-91, and I-93 don't have any.
All are signed "RUNAWAY TRUCK RAMP".
Thanks
I've lived in Florida for nearly fifty years and I have yet to see one here.
Quote from: Fred Defender on December 16, 2015, 04:37:04 PM
I've lived in Florida for nearly fifty years and I have yet to see one here.
Same for Missouri. I have never seen a runaway truck ramp anywhere in the state.
Of course, I can't think of any roads here that would really need one, either.
Maybe US 65 between Branson and Springfield.
Quote from: ModernDayWarrior on December 17, 2015, 12:31:07 AM
Quote from: Fred Defender on December 16, 2015, 04:37:04 PM
I've lived in Florida for nearly fifty years and I have yet to see one here.
Same for Missouri. I have never seen a runaway truck ramp anywhere in the state.
Of course, I can't think of any roads here that would really need one, either. Maybe US 65 between Branson and Springfield.
With US65 there are plenty of uphills, so you can use that to slow down
Quote from: Fred Defender on December 16, 2015, 04:37:04 PM
I've lived in Florida for nearly fifty years and I have yet to see one here.
And given that the state's total rise is, what, 345 feet, you'll easily go another fifty many times over before you do.
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on December 06, 2015, 09:30:45 AM
Quote from: SectorZ on December 05, 2015, 09:36:53 AM
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on December 04, 2015, 06:21:16 PM
I looked up the Monroe Hill ramps. You can still one that looks good, but there are no signs. Is this road not used for trucks, or has it been decommissioned? Thanks.
The truck traffic really no longer exists since the Yankee Rowe Nuclear Power Plant was decommissioned in the early 90's. It's completely torn down by now. Last I knew the bridge into the town of Monroe is closed, so the road isn't technically a through way anymore.
I took a bike ride out there 8 years ago, and one of them was signed, one was unsigned, and one looked liked it was so poorly maintained that mother nature was reclaiming it. It was also the most terrifying descent I had on a bicycle, it averages about a 14% grade top to bottom with a few sharp curves.
Thanks
Was on Monroe Hill Road today. There are indeed two ramps, both of which have signs reading "Truck Escape Ramp". The lower one seems to still be maintained, but the upper one is in kinda rough shape.
The bridge across the river at the bottom of the hill into Monroe has been repaired and reopened last year so there is some through traffic again. (Though probably not much since passing through Rowe, while scenic, isn't really a shortcut to anyplace.) While truck traffic is probably much lighter now then when the nuclear plant was still there, there is still a hydro-power dam and power switching station on the east side of the river at the bottom of the hill. Given the 90-degree turns on either end of the bridge to Monroe, going down this big hill is probably still the only way in for trucks to the dam.
The roads in the Monroe-Rowe-Zoar Gap area are fascinating for such a remote region. Most are fairly wide, having been built for all the hydro and nuclear facilities in that valley, but also quite steep and now in rough shape as those towns probably don't have much in the way of population or resources. But they provide some nice views of the river, the east portal of the Hoosac Tunnel, and the various dams and power canals. The visitor center for the Bear Swamp project is really neat for being out in the middle of nowhere.
Quote from: ModernDayWarrior on December 17, 2015, 12:31:07 AM
Quote from: Fred Defender on December 16, 2015, 04:37:04 PM
I've lived in Florida for nearly fifty years and I have yet to see one here.
Same for Missouri. I have never seen a runaway truck ramp anywhere in the state.
Of course, I can't think of any roads here that would really need one, either. Maybe US 65 between Branson and Springfield.
These ramps only really exist where there are steep downhill grades. Florida is much too flat.
Quote from: thefraze_1020 on December 04, 2015, 04:02:55 AM
Which state has the most runaway truck ramps? ...
So after 4 weeks and 75 replies, what's the answer to the original question?
I haven't added up the totals yet, but at first look, PA,AZ and ID seem to be the top runners.
There's actually two on northbound Interstate 5 coming down off the Grapevine between Fort Tejon and the Grapevine. The original one on the right side of the roadway and a newer one on the left side.
I've also seen a couple on eastbound CA-166 coming down from the Cuyama Valley to the San Joaquin Valley--an elevation change of about 1500 ft.
Quote from: davewiecking on December 29, 2015, 07:26:27 PM
Quote from: thefraze_1020 on December 04, 2015, 04:02:55 AM
Which state has the most runaway truck ramps? ...
So after 4 weeks and 75 replies, what's the answer to the original question?
This is the count I have. Keep in mind, it is early on New Years Day, so I may be off a ramp or two:
PA has 28 Ramps, therefore, the winner
ID is scond with 15
CA has 14
UT has 12
Other numbers include
VA and AZ with 8
WV with 7 (after all it is the Mountain State)
CO, NC, and OR with 6 each
NV with 5
VT with 4
MA, TN, and AR with 3
NY, KY,MD,AL and HI with 2 each
Each of the states below get a Participation ribbon for having 1 in each state:
CT,WA and MT
Thanks for your help in getting some of these ramps to me. It is greatly appreciated.
Happy New Year.
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 01, 2016, 10:56:58 AM
NV with 5
Where are all the runaway truck ramps in Nevada? I only know of three:
US 50 eastbound, entering Carson City (there used to be two on this downhill, but one was removed)
SR 163 eastbound, heading to Laughlin
SR 431 westbound, in Incline Village
Quote from: roadfro on January 01, 2016, 02:23:55 PM
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 01, 2016, 10:56:58 AM
NV with 5
Where are all the runaway truck ramps in Nevada? I only know of three:
US 50 eastbound, entering Carson City (there used to be two on this downhill, but one was removed)
SR 163 eastbound, heading to Laughlin
SR 431 westbound, in Incline Village
1 Laughlin NV
2 Carson City
2 Sparks
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 01, 2016, 10:56:58 AM
Quote from: davewiecking on December 29, 2015, 07:26:27 PM
Quote from: thefraze_1020 on December 04, 2015, 04:02:55 AM
Which state has the most runaway truck ramps? ...
So after 4 weeks and 75 replies, what's the answer to the original question?
This is the count I have. Keep in mind, it is early on New Years Day, so I may be off a ramp or two:
PA has 28 Ramps, therefore, the winner
ID is scond with 15
CA has 14
UT has 12
Other numbers include
VA and AZ with 8
WV with 7 (after all it is the Mountain State)
CO, NC, and OR with 6 each
NV with 5
VT with 4
MA, TN, and AR with 3
NY, KY,MD,AL and HI with 2 each
Each of the states below get a Participation ribbon for having 1 in each state:
CT,WA and MT
Thanks for your help in getting some of these ramps to me. It is greatly appreciated.
Happy New Year.
TX has at least one.
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 01, 2016, 04:06:54 PM
Quote from: roadfro on January 01, 2016, 02:23:55 PM
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 01, 2016, 10:56:58 AM
NV with 5
Where are all the runaway truck ramps in Nevada? I only know of three:
US 50 eastbound, entering Carson City (there used to be two on this downhill, but one was removed)
SR 163 eastbound, heading to Laughlin
SR 431 westbound, in Incline Village
1 Laughlin NV
2 Carson City
2 Sparks
I'm thinking some of your list is inaccurate...
1 Laughlin
*SR 163 eastbound, approaching Laughlin (https://www.google.com/maps/place/35%C2%B010'24.4%22N+114%C2%B035'28.1%22W/@35.173451,-114.5933197,807m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0)
2 Carson City
*US 50 eastbound, approaching Carson City (https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B007'12.8%22N+119%C2%B050'24.0%22W/@39.120225,-119.8415582,544m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0)–I was thinking this one had been removed when they constructed the Golf Club Drive access, but obviously has not.
*US 50 eastbound, just west of US 395 in Carson City (https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B007'04.6%22N+119%C2%B046'38.1%22W/@39.1178573,-119.7763764,559m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0)–This one is slated to be removed (date TBD), with future completion of final interchange of Carson City Bypass
2 Sparks
*
Where??? I've lived in the Reno/Sparks area for 14+ years, and have never encountered a runaway truck ramp anywhere in/near the city of Sparks. I also wasn't able to find anything, at least not on any state-maintained highways, through a quick look on Google Maps.
1 Incline Village
*SR 431 westbound, just east of SR 28 (https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B015'13.8%22N+119%C2%B058'15.8%22W/@39.253844,-119.9718657,288m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0)–You missed this one.
SR 431 South this could be the Incline Village Ramp.
On US 50 East also
I know there will ramps I will miss. Any info is greatly
appreciated. I use Google maps to verify all ramps before entering.
On top of that, they are verified a second time by the
"Boss" before being inputted into POI Factory.
Thanks again.
I never would have guessed that Pennsylvania has the most. My guess would have been a Rocky Mountain state, probably Colorado, which seems like it ought to have far more than six.
Quote from: ModernDayWarrior on January 01, 2016, 08:32:55 PM
I never would have guessed that Pennsylvania has the most. My guess would have been a Rocky Mountain state, probably Colorado, which seems like it ought to have far more than six.
I have driven by a few of them. They build them where they are definitely needed.
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 01, 2016, 08:30:08 PM
SR 431 South
US 50 East.
Thanks for the Incline Village link.
I know there will ramps I will miss. Any info is greatly
appreciated. I use Google maps to verify all ramps before entering.
On top of that, they are verified a second time by the
"Boss" before being inputted into POI Factory.
Thanks again.
Neither SR 431 or US 50 are in Sparks...
SR 431 is signed as an east/west route–although if you're heading westbound on SR 431 from southern Reno, you would travel a good deal southward. So that makes me think that your SR 431 and my SR 431 locations are the same...
US 50 East seems to be referring to the two Carson City escape ramps I mentioned previously. There's nothing else near this area.
This would leave Nevada with only four runaway truck ramps, unless you might have coordinates or a map link that I could confirm with.
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 01, 2016, 10:56:58 AM
Can you give me locations or resource where I can find them?
Thanks.
Loop 375 near El Paso. There is a ramp on either side of the Franklin Mountains.
Westbound: https://www.google.com/maps/@31.9044154,-106.5210697,3a,66.8y,90t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sS6392KA3lin9o3MnHPi5HA!2e0
Eastbound:
https://www.google.com/maps/@31.9036794,-106.4510596,3a,66.8y,140.79h,83.78t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sZSZG6jY8gurfoLwPIbccaw!2e0
Quote from: roadfro on January 01, 2016, 09:02:19 PM
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 01, 2016, 08:30:08 PM
SR 431 South
US 50 East.
Thanks for the Incline Village link.
I know there will ramps I will miss. Any info is greatly
appreciated. I use Google maps to verify all ramps before entering.
On top of that, they are verified a second time by the
"Boss" before being inputted into POI Factory.
Thanks again.
Neither SR 431 or US 50 are in Sparks...
SR 431 is signed as an east/west route–although if you're heading westbound on SR 431 from southern Reno, you would travel a good deal southward. So that makes me think that your SR 431 and my SR 431 locations are the same...
US 50 East seems to be referring to the two Carson City escape ramps I mentioned previously. There's nothing else near this area.
This would leave Nevada with only four runaway truck ramps, unless you might have coordinates or a map link that I could confirm with.
After doing some checking before bed time, I have found:
The Sparks NV ramps are Incline Village and Carson City
I am showing 3 Carson City ramps, 1 Incline Village and
1 in Laughlin on NV 163.
Thanks.
Quote from: TXtoNJ on January 02, 2016, 01:29:10 AM
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 01, 2016, 10:56:58 AM
Can you give me locations or resource where I can find them?
Thanks.
Loop 375 near El Paso. There is a ramp on either side of the Franklin Mountains.
Westbound: https://www.google.com/maps/@31.9044154,-106.5210697,3a,66.8y,90t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sS6392KA3lin9o3MnHPi5HA!2e0
Eastbound:
https://www.google.com/maps/@31.9036794,-106.4510596,3a,66.8y,140.79h,83.78t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sZSZG6jY8gurfoLwPIbccaw!2e0
Thanks for the Lone Star ramps. If you find anymore, please post them.
Quote from: ModernDayWarrior on January 01, 2016, 08:32:55 PM
I never would have guessed that Pennsylvania has the most. My guess would have been a Rocky Mountain state, probably Colorado, which seems like it ought to have far more than six.
Here is just three of them on US 30 between Breezewood and Shippensburg PA. Ridgway PA also has quite a few.
http://un-usualtrucker.blogspot.com/2016/01/blog-post.html
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 02, 2016, 02:34:24 AM
Quote from: roadfro on January 01, 2016, 09:02:19 PM
Neither SR 431 or US 50 are in Sparks...
SR 431 is signed as an east/west route–although if you're heading westbound on SR 431 from southern Reno, you would travel a good deal southward. So that makes me think that your SR 431 and my SR 431 locations are the same...
US 50 East seems to be referring to the two Carson City escape ramps I mentioned previously. There's nothing else near this area.
This would leave Nevada with only four runaway truck ramps, unless you might have coordinates or a map link that I could confirm with.
After doing some checking before bed time, I have found:
The Sparks NV ramps are Incline Village and Carson City
I am showing 3 Carson City ramps, 1 Incline Village and
1 in Laughlin on NV 163.
Thanks.
It should only be 2 truck ramps in Carson City: the two on US 50 eastbound I mentioned previously. Unless you have one on another highway (which I haven't been able to locate), there are only the two on US 50.
Quote from: Fred Defender on December 16, 2015, 04:37:04 PM
I've lived in Florida for nearly fifty years and I have yet to see one here.
This may be the driest humor I have ever experienced.
Quote from: roadfro on January 03, 2016, 07:18:07 PM
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 02, 2016, 02:34:24 AM
Quote from: roadfro on January 01, 2016, 09:02:19 PM
Neither SR 431 or US 50 are in Sparks...
SR 431 is signed as an east/west route–although if you're heading westbound on SR 431 from southern Reno, you would travel a good deal southward. So that makes me think that your SR 431 and my SR 431 locations are the same...
US 50 East seems to be referring to the two Carson City escape ramps I mentioned previously. There's nothing else near this area.
This would leave Nevada with only four runaway truck ramps, unless you might have coordinates or a map link that I could confirm with.
After doing some checking before bed time, I have found:
The Sparks NV ramps are Incline Village and Carson City
I am showing 3 Carson City ramps, 1 Incline Village and
1 in Laughlin on NV 163.
Thanks.
It should only be 2 truck ramps in Carson City: the two on US 50 eastbound I mentioned previously. Unless you have one on another highway (which I haven't been able to locate), there are only the two on US 50.
Here are the ramps I have. I cannot figure how to post pics on here, so here are the lat/lons
35.173178,-114.590600 Laughlin
39.119777,-119.840406 Carson City
39.116894,-119.779342 Carson City
39.253987,-119.970467 Incline Village
You are right. I have only 2 Carson City entries.
Thanks for your help.
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 01, 2016, 10:56:58 AM
Quote from: davewiecking on December 29, 2015, 07:26:27 PM
Quote from: thefraze_1020 on December 04, 2015, 04:02:55 AM
Which state has the most runaway truck ramps? ...
So after 4 weeks and 75 replies, what's the answer to the original question?
This is the count I have. Keep in mind, it is early on New Years Day, so I may be off a ramp or two:
PA has 28 Ramps, therefore, the winner
ID is scond with 15
CA has 14
UT has 12
Other numbers include
VA and AZ with 8
WV with 7 (after all it is the Mountain State)
CO, NC, and OR with 6 each
NV with 5
VT with 4
MA, TN, and AR with 3
NY, KY,MD,AL and HI with 2 each
Each of the states below get a Participation ribbon for having 1 in each state:
CT,WA and MT
Thanks for your help in getting some of these ramps to me. It is greatly appreciated.
Happy New Year.
For Washington...make that two. There may be others I'm forgetting but I know of:
WA-504 (Spirit Lake Hwy), westbound, heading down from Mt. St. Helens:
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.311274,-122.3733336,3a,75y,270.27h,96.65t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sWc4wtKdVrQnxwpDPsXRNww!2e0!7i3328!8i1664?hl=en
WA-221 northbound on the way into Prosser:
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.2072844,-119.7413611,3a,75y,284.78h,84.89t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1szew9nV76NxtQH3r_K6T4ug!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en
Quote from: thefraze_1020 on January 05, 2016, 12:52:37 AM
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 01, 2016, 10:56:58 AM
Quote from: davewiecking on December 29, 2015, 07:26:27 PM
Quote from: thefraze_1020 on December 04, 2015, 04:02:55 AM
Which state has the most runaway truck ramps? ...
So after 4 weeks and 75 replies, what's the answer to the original question?
This is the count I have. Keep in mind, it is early on New Years Day, so I may be off a ramp or two:
PA has 28 Ramps, therefore, the winner
ID is scond with 15
CA has 14
UT has 12
Other numbers include
VA and AZ with 8
WV with 7 (after all it is the Mountain State)
CO, NC, and OR with 6 each
NV with 5
VT with 4
MA, TN, and AR with 3
NY, KY,MD,AL and HI with 2 each
Each of the states below get a Participation ribbon for having 1 in each state:
CT,WA and MT
Thanks for your help in getting some of these ramps to me. It is greatly appreciated.
Happy New Year.
For Washington...make that two. There may be others I'm forgetting but I know of:
WA-504 (Spirit Lake Hwy), westbound, heading down from Mt. St. Helens:
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.311274,-122.3733336,3a,75y,270.27h,96.65t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sWc4wtKdVrQnxwpDPsXRNww!2e0!7i3328!8i1664?hl=en
WA-221 northbound on the way into Prosser:
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.2072844,-119.7413611,3a,75y,284.78h,84.89t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1szew9nV76NxtQH3r_K6T4ug!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en
Washington state had me scratching my head. With the mountains in the state, I thought there were more than the one I had (Prosser). Thanks for MSH!
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 01, 2016, 10:56:58 AM
Quote from: davewiecking on December 29, 2015, 07:26:27 PM
Quote from: thefraze_1020 on December 04, 2015, 04:02:55 AM
Which state has the most runaway truck ramps? ...
So after 4 weeks and 75 replies, what's the answer to the original question?
*snip*
CO, NC, and OR with 6 each
*snip*
I think NC just has 6 on the interstates. US 421 and 321 have at least 2. US 221 has only 1 if I remember right, and NC 226 definitely has 1.
The ramp on NV 431 in Incline Village gained some notoriety a few years ago when it failed to stop the truck, to the considerable misfortune of both the truck driver and a nearby homeowner. Reno Gazette-Journal story on the runaway truck. (http://www.rgj.com/article/20100619/NEWS/111280001/Runaway-truck-vaults-into-Incline-home)
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 05, 2016, 09:27:48 AM
Quote from: thefraze_1020 on January 05, 2016, 12:52:37 AM
For Washington...make that two. There may be others I'm forgetting but I know of:
WA-504 (Spirit Lake Hwy), westbound, heading down from Mt. St. Helens:
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.311274,-122.3733336,3a,75y,270.27h,96.65t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sWc4wtKdVrQnxwpDPsXRNww!2e0!7i3328!8i1664?hl=en
WA-221 northbound on the way into Prosser:
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.2072844,-119.7413611,3a,75y,284.78h,84.89t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1szew9nV76NxtQH3r_K6T4ug!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en
Washington state had me scratching my head. With the mountains in the state, I thought there were more than the one I had (Prosser). Thanks for MSH!
US 12 westbound down from White Pass.
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.6819797,-121.5434818,3a,90y,312.03h,71.7t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s2HBIRitMLdxSzeK5yu1ZaQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1
I think NC just has 6 on the interstates. US 421 and 321 have at least 2. US 221 has only 1 if I remember right, and NC 226 definitely has 1.
I have the 6 interstate ramps and 1 on US 321. If you could point me in the direction of the others, I will appreciate it.
Quote from: Kacie Jane on January 05, 2016, 03:45:30 PM
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 05, 2016, 09:27:48 AM
Quote from: thefraze_1020 on January 05, 2016, 12:52:37 AM
For Washington...make that two. There may be others I'm forgetting but I know of:
WA-504 (Spirit Lake Hwy), westbound, heading down from Mt. St. Helens:
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.311274,-122.3733336,3a,75y,270.27h,96.65t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sWc4wtKdVrQnxwpDPsXRNww!2e0!7i3328!8i1664?hl=en
WA-221 northbound on the way into Prosser:
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.2072844,-119.7413611,3a,75y,284.78h,84.89t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1szew9nV76NxtQH3r_K6T4ug!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en
Washington state had me scratching my head. With the mountains in the state, I thought there were more than the one I had (Prosser). Thanks for MSH!
US 12 westbound down from White Pass.
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.6819797,-121.5434818,3a,90y,312.03h,71.7t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s2HBIRitMLdxSzeK5yu1ZaQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1
Thank you.
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 06, 2016, 07:30:32 AM
Quote from: Kacie Jane on January 05, 2016, 03:45:30 PM
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 05, 2016, 09:27:48 AM
Quote from: thefraze_1020 on January 05, 2016, 12:52:37 AM
For Washington...make that two. There may be others I'm forgetting but I know of:
WA-504 (Spirit Lake Hwy), westbound, heading down from Mt. St. Helens:
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.311274,-122.3733336,3a,75y,270.27h,96.65t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sWc4wtKdVrQnxwpDPsXRNww!2e0!7i3328!8i1664?hl=en
WA-221 northbound on the way into Prosser:
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.2072844,-119.7413611,3a,75y,284.78h,84.89t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1szew9nV76NxtQH3r_K6T4ug!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en
Washington state had me scratching my head. With the mountains in the state, I thought there were more than the one I had (Prosser). Thanks for MSH!
US 12 westbound down from White Pass.
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.6819797,-121.5434818,3a,90y,312.03h,71.7t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s2HBIRitMLdxSzeK5yu1ZaQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1
Thank you.
US 2 approaching Orondo https://www.google.com/maps/place/Orondo,+WA/@47.6266687,-120.2144509,127m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x549bb99df92f9651:0xd1afe1a422570d75
US 12 down the east side of the Palouse
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.4347281,-117.3425154,3a,75y,106.26h,75.63t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sLuU9Y-ahn1PNBT3-HQIaHQ!2e0!7i3328!8i1664
I found these by mining the State Highway Log; according to that, this should be all 5.
Only one I've seen around here is on Alt. US 27 NB approaching Warm Springs, GA near FDR State Park.
Cops love it there. The limit goes down to 35 towards the end of the long downward incline. They pick speeders off there like fish in a barrel.
Not to pile on the PA ramps, but PA-115 has one going north into Scranton.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Scranton,+PA/@41.2378924,-75.8056837,3a,75y,346.94h,95.67t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sTsAKfj724_VoZmcI4-C0fQ!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DTsAKfj724_VoZmcI4-C0fQ%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D174.23982%26pitch%3D0!7i3328!8i1664!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c4d93a77484bbb:0xfff27920ab9bfae8!6m1!1e1 (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Scranton,+PA/@41.2378924,-75.8056837,3a,75y,346.94h,95.67t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sTsAKfj724_VoZmcI4-C0fQ!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DTsAKfj724_VoZmcI4-C0fQ%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D174.23982%26pitch%3D0!7i3328!8i1664!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c4d93a77484bbb:0xfff27920ab9bfae8!6m1!1e1)
Quote from: Chris19001 on January 06, 2016, 07:07:18 PM
Not to pile on the PA ramps, but PA-115 has one going north into Scranton.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Scranton,+PA/@41.2378924,-75.8056837,3a,75y,346.94h,95.67t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sTsAKfj724_VoZmcI4-C0fQ!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DTsAKfj724_VoZmcI4-C0fQ%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D174.23982%26pitch%3D0!7i3328!8i1664!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c4d93a77484bbb:0xfff27920ab9bfae8!6m1!1e1 (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Scranton,+PA/@41.2378924,-75.8056837,3a,75y,346.94h,95.67t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sTsAKfj724_VoZmcI4-C0fQ!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DTsAKfj724_VoZmcI4-C0fQ%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D174.23982%26pitch%3D0!7i3328!8i1664!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c4d93a77484bbb:0xfff27920ab9bfae8!6m1!1e1)
I have that, please keep piling on!
Quote from: MrDisco99 on January 06, 2016, 02:34:06 PM
Only one I've seen around here is on Alt. US 27 NB approaching Warm Springs, GA near FDR State Park.
Cops love it there. The limit goes down to 35 towards the end of the long downward incline. They pick speeders off there like fish in a barrel.
Thanks for that one.
Quote from: Kacie Jane on January 06, 2016, 09:45:43 AM
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 06, 2016, 07:30:32 AM
Quote from: Kacie Jane on January 05, 2016, 03:45:30 PM
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 05, 2016, 09:27:48 AM
Quote from: thefraze_1020 on January 05, 2016, 12:52:37 AM
For Washington...make that two. There may be others I'm forgetting but I know of:
WA-504 (Spirit Lake Hwy), westbound, heading down from Mt. St. Helens:
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.311274,-122.3733336,3a,75y,270.27h,96.65t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sWc4wtKdVrQnxwpDPsXRNww!2e0!7i3328!8i1664?hl=en
WA-221 northbound on the way into Prosser:
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.2072844,-119.7413611,3a,75y,284.78h,84.89t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1szew9nV76NxtQH3r_K6T4ug!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en
Washington state had me scratching my head. With the mountains in the state, I thought there were more than the one I had (Prosser). Thanks for MSH!
US 12 westbound down from White Pass.
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.6819797,-121.5434818,3a,90y,312.03h,71.7t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s2HBIRitMLdxSzeK5yu1ZaQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1
Thank you.
US 2 approaching Orondo https://www.google.com/maps/place/Orondo,+WA/@47.6266687,-120.2144509,127m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x549bb99df92f9651:0xd1afe1a422570d75
US 12 down the east side of the Palouse
https://www.google.com/maps/@46.4347281,-117.3425154,3a,75y,106.26h,75.63t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sLuU9Y-ahn1PNBT3-HQIaHQ!2e0!7i3328!8i1664
I found these by mining the State Highway Log; according to that, this should be all 5.
When I started this, Washington DOT linked me to a report that would have taken me a year to go over. I found Prosser that way. Your help was great.
2trailertrucker: After all our back and forth on Nevada's truck ramps, look what I just stumbled upon at NDOT's website while looking for something else...
http://www.nevadadot.com/Traveler_Info/Safety/Truck_Escape_Ramps.aspx
Quote
Four Nevada Truck Escape Ramps
SR 431 Mount Rose Highway (Mile Post WA 0.27)
US 50 (Mile Post CC 2.98)
US 50 (Mile Post CC 7.03)
SR 163 Laughlin Highway (Mile Post CL 17.3)
Quote from: roadfro on January 10, 2016, 12:07:33 PM
2trailertrucker: After all our back and forth on Nevada's truck ramps, look what I just stumbled upon at NDOT's website while looking for something else...
http://www.nevadadot.com/Traveler_Info/Safety/Truck_Escape_Ramps.aspx
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Four Nevada Truck Escape Ramps
SR 431 Mount Rose Highway (Mile Post WA 0.27)
US 50 (Mile Post CC 2.98)
US 50 (Mile Post CC 7.03)
SR 163 Laughlin Highway (Mile Post CL 17.3)
That settles it then! LOL. Maybe they got their info from us?
US 322 has ramps near Lewistown. I'm pretty sure this is on the two lane segment near US 11 - if not, then probably in the Lewistown Narrows.
Quote from: noelbotevera on January 10, 2016, 07:04:02 PM
US 322 has ramps near Lewistown. I'm pretty sure this is on the two lane segment near US 11 - if not, then probably in the Lewistown Narrows.
Is this the same one just east of State College? If so, I know that real well. I have gone by it numerous times.
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 10, 2016, 08:17:42 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on January 10, 2016, 07:04:02 PM
US 322 has ramps near Lewistown. I'm pretty sure this is on the two lane segment near US 11 - if not, then probably in the Lewistown Narrows.
Is this the same one just east of State College? If so, I know that real well. I have gone by it numerous times.
I believe so.
Quote from: noelbotevera on January 10, 2016, 08:42:13 PM
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on January 10, 2016, 08:17:42 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on January 10, 2016, 07:04:02 PM
US 322 has ramps near Lewistown. I'm pretty sure this is on the two lane segment near US 11 - if not, then probably in the Lewistown Narrows.
Is this the same one just east of State College? If so, I know that real well. I have gone by it numerous times.
I believe so.
That's the only one there is on that stretch
Thought I would post this picture of one of the truck ramps on US 52 near Fancy Gap. This was taken in 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2F2007_October%2FImages%2F275.jpg&hash=e82f046ee125ac746e56082c19469b23f101b621)
Quote from: hbelkins on January 10, 2016, 09:51:54 PM
Thought I would post this picture of one of the truck ramps on US 52 near Fancy Gap. This was taken in 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2F2007_October%2FImages%2F275.jpg&hash=e82f046ee125ac746e56082c19469b23f101b621)
Can't tell what you're looking at, to be honest. Is this an abandoned truck ramp, because there's certainly no signage.
Cool!
Quote from: noelbotevera on January 11, 2016, 07:16:55 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on January 10, 2016, 09:51:54 PM
Thought I would post this picture of one of the truck ramps on US 52 near Fancy Gap. This was taken in 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2F2007_October%2FImages%2F275.jpg&hash=e82f046ee125ac746e56082c19469b23f101b621)
Can't tell what you're looking at, to be honest. Is this an abandoned truck ramp, because there's certainly no signage.
It's definitely an abandoned ramp. Sand pile gives it away.
Yes. My memory of those truck ramps from my family vacation that used that section of US 52 were that they were basically sand piles. They were unlike any truck ramps I'd ever seen. When I drove that route in 2007, I was on the lookout for the truck ramps. There was no signage, but the vestiges of the ramps were very easily spotted. The picture probably doesn't do the scene justice.
It's not a new one, but the project to replace and upgrade the NV 431 Incline Village ramp, formerly a gravel arrestor, has been completed. Now there's an asphalt strip lined with concrete walls with a series of high-tension "nets" to catch the truck.
http://nevadadot.com/News/Press_Releases/2016/NDOT_SUBSTANTIALLY_COMPLETES_STATE_ROUTE_431_TRUCK_ESCAPE_RAMP_Project_Enhances_Traffic_Safety.aspx (http://nevadadot.com/News/Press_Releases/2016/NDOT_SUBSTANTIALLY_COMPLETES_STATE_ROUTE_431_TRUCK_ESCAPE_RAMP_Project_Enhances_Traffic_Safety.aspx)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FNb0ZaTt.jpg&hash=8353f98042ab332f7b9bb7ea764cda2a5c55d147)
Maryland doesn't have the most, but there are a number of them along I-68 in Allegany and Garrett counties in the western mountains. Also in West Virginia between the Maryland border and I-68's western end at I-79 at Morgantown.
FIBistan..er..Illinois has at least one, believe it or not.
Chester (https://goo.gl/maps/PaVjmZhjYf72); Not too sure how it is supposed to work (https://goo.gl/maps/D5LYsN1GsQr).
^ I suppose either the guardrail, the pole, the building, or the RR track mound will stop a runaway truck if a car isn't in the way.
Really, Chester IL?
So, a truck makes a 90 degree turn. Quickly manages to become a runaway truck after traveling 150 feet. Runs down a paved curve, thru a stop sign, into a building that appears to house a lot of electrical wiring for no particular reason.
At least that'll stop the runaway truck!
Even the name of the road in the area. Bridge Bypass Road. Shouldn't a bridge bypass road bypass the bridge instead of going over it? https://goo.gl/maps/ncA5E3xb5jP2
Quote from: amroad17 on November 22, 2016, 03:28:05 PM
^ I suppose either the guardrail, the pole, the building, or the RR track mound will stop a runaway truck if a car isn't in the way.
Really, Chester IL?
I have noticed a few of these. Philadelphia has one like this. Again, no idea how it is supposed to slow or stop a truck! I guess it looked good on paper.
Quote from: epzik8 on November 22, 2016, 08:22:21 AM
Maryland doesn't have the most, but there are a number of them along I-68 in Allegany and Garrett counties in the western mountains. Also in West Virginia between the Maryland border and I-68's western end at I-79 at Morgantown.
And there's the one in Garrett County MD-135 eastbound between Altamont and Bloomington (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Altamont,+MD/39.4792783,-79.069939/@39.4803607,-79.0989969,1006m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m8!4m7!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b556964a35f065:0x8d077ee90a2e13e0!2m2!1d-79.275856!2d39.424969!1m0); GSV of the entrance here (https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4828323,-79.0978661,3a,75y,138.88h,111.05t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1swDWcC23RFt8YQZFWOkmOQA!2e0!7i3328!8i1664).
One of the most-deceptive descents I have ever seen (and potentially
deadly, ending in a 90° right turn at the bottom of the grade - if a vehicle does not make the turn, a mountain wall (https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4811957,-79.0674743,3a,75y,45.49h,93.56t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sY8xDR7dkWdTcEFwlG0Ve1w!2e0!7i3328!8i1664) awaits straight ahead).
There's one on I-80 WB between Yuba Gap & Colfax -- a gravel arrestor type -- that has an unlikely (and likely unintended) secondary stopping "mechanism": if a vehicle were to continue past the end of the arrestor strip, it would almost immediately drop into a trench occupied by the double-track UP main line (Donner Pass route) that passes under the freeway right past the ramp facility.
I've occasionally formulated an "inner thought" scenario for a trucker whose tractor plows through the ramp and descends into the trench: "Whew -- finally stopped............uhh...........oh shit!"
If there's ever a sequel to the movie "Duel", this would be a good place to end it!
Quote from: jp the roadgeek on December 04, 2015, 09:41:18 AM
MA and CT have one each. MA has one on the Mass Pike eastbound coming down out of the Berkshires into the Pioneer Valley between Blandford and Russell. CT has one on US 44 at the bottom of Avon Mountain that was put there in response to a runaway truck crashing into a furniture store at the bottom of the mountain causing multiple fatalities.
I've seen pictures of that one in Connecticut:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TER_US_44_Westbound_Avon,_CT,_USA.png
Jesus Christ! It looks like you could send a driver off a cliff with that damn thing!
Quote from: D-Dey65 on November 26, 2016, 09:39:32 PM
Quote from: jp the roadgeek on December 04, 2015, 09:41:18 AM
MA and CT have one each. MA has one on the Mass Pike eastbound coming down out of the Berkshires into the Pioneer Valley between Blandford and Russell. CT has one on US 44 at the bottom of Avon Mountain that was put there in response to a runaway truck crashing into a furniture store at the bottom of the mountain causing multiple fatalities.
I've seen pictures of that one in Connecticut:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TER_US_44_Westbound_Avon,_CT,_USA.png
Jesus Christ! It looks like you could send a driver off a cliff with that damn thing!
Looks more like a ski jump!
Quote from: D-Dey65 on November 26, 2016, 09:39:32 PM
Quote from: jp the roadgeek on December 04, 2015, 09:41:18 AM
MA and CT have one each. MA has one on the Mass Pike eastbound coming down out of the Berkshires into the Pioneer Valley between Blandford and Russell. CT has one on US 44 at the bottom of Avon Mountain that was put there in response to a runaway truck crashing into a furniture store at the bottom of the mountain causing multiple fatalities.
I've seen pictures of that one in Connecticut:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TER_US_44_Westbound_Avon,_CT,_USA.png
Jesus Christ! It looks like you could send a driver off a cliff with that damn thing!
Apparently, the 'gate' across the front of the ramp is actually an arrester device to slow the truck down so it doesn't go beyond the sand barrels at the end. I know I wouldn't want to be the driver to test that theory.
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on November 23, 2016, 11:35:35 AM
Quote from: amroad17 on November 22, 2016, 03:28:05 PM
^ I suppose either the guardrail, the pole, the building, or the RR track mound will stop a runaway truck if a car isn't in the way.
Really, Chester IL?
I have noticed a few of these. Philadelphia has one like this. Again, no idea how it is supposed to slow or stop a truck! I guess it looked good on paper.
Where is the one in Philadelphia? I had no idea there is one...
Quote from: jemacedo9 on December 01, 2016, 11:20:24 AM
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on November 23, 2016, 11:35:35 AM
Quote from: amroad17 on November 22, 2016, 03:28:05 PM
^ I suppose either the guardrail, the pole, the building, or the RR track mound will stop a runaway truck if a car isn't in the way.
Really, Chester IL?
I have noticed a few of these. Philadelphia has one like this. Again, no idea how it is supposed to slow or stop a truck! I guess it looked good on paper.
Where is the one in Philadelphia? I had no idea there is one...
I'm not familiar with it either.
Maybe not Philadelphia, PA?
Quote from: Chris19001 on December 01, 2016, 12:56:44 PM
Maybe not Philadelphia, PA?
I am trying to find it. It is similar to the one in Chester. I omitted it from the database because it was useless.
Basically, a tight right turn to nothing. If I find it, I will post it here.
Quote from: oscar on December 06, 2015, 10:11:09 AM
Quote from: FreewayDan on December 05, 2015, 10:24:39 AM
Hawaii has one on Interstate H-3 (signed as Emergency Escape Ramp) after exit #9 to Hawaii 63.
https://www.aaroads.com/west/hawaii003/i-h003_eb_exit_011_01.jpg
And there's another one on westbound H-3, at mile 1.78 between the Tetsuo Harano tunnels and the exit for Interstate H-201. I don't have a photo.
The EB escape ramp east of the Tetsuo Harano and Hospital Rock tunnels is at mile 8.79. The locations for both escape ramps are from HDOT straight-line diagrams.
Hawaii DOT has also added a runaway truck ramp to a major non-freeway route on the Big Island, at mile 49.0-49.3 westbound on state route 200 across the Big Island, near the highway's west end.
http://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/truck-escape-ramp-opens-on-daniel-k-inouye-highway-in-kona/
Similarly, there is a runaway truck ramp on Maui's state route 37, WB at mile 3.84, in the middle of a long downhill stretch on a busy and fast four-lane divided highway.
Colorado has some, i found this picture, i think it is along I-70 somewhere.
http://media.caranddriver.com/images/media/51/runaway-ramp-placement-inline-photo-365758-s-original.jpg (http://media.caranddriver.com/images/media/51/runaway-ramp-placement-inline-photo-365758-s-original.jpg)
Quote from: 2trailertrucker on December 06, 2015, 09:28:21 AM
Quote from: Quillz on December 04, 2015, 05:05:08 AM
No idea how many are in California, but there is almost always one on the interstates that go through mountain passes. Most notable is probably the one on I-5 northbound just before descending from the Tejon Summit to the Central Valley. I believe I-15 northbound has another one just before Cajon Pass.
I have 10 ramps in Cally. I have 2 on CA 33 at Maricopa, 1 on CA 178 in Inyokern, and 2 on CA 299 at Montgomery Creek, Junction City and US 101 at Orick as ramps not on Interstate Highways.
At least 2 on I-80.
Quote from: ModernDayWarrior on December 17, 2015, 12:31:07 AM
Quote from: Fred Defender on December 16, 2015, 04:37:04 PM
I've lived in Florida for nearly fifty years and I have yet to see one here.
Same for Missouri. I have never seen a runaway truck ramp anywhere in the state.
Of course, I can't think of any roads here that would really need one, either. Maybe US 65 between Branson and Springfield.
I thought I had recalled seeing one I-44 WB near Rolla. That was back in 2001 so it might be gone.
With apologies for the huge bump--Iowa, of all states, has a runaway truck ramp on US 18 just west of Marquette (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0262058,-91.2055647,3a,19.5y,50.8h,86.95t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sSGvWVVg9kp5V2JYHPy64CQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656).
By bumping this thread, I think it's going to get derailed used by a runaway truck very soon, given what's been going on on the forum recently.
Quote from: 1 on January 09, 2023, 07:43:28 PMBy bumping this thread, I think it's going to get derailed used by a runaway truck very soon, given what's been going on on the forum recently.
I won't pretend the recent conversation hasn't been an inspiration to dig this one up. One has to make lemonade when handed lemons . . .
Bumps are the name of the game with many runaway truck ramps.
Quote from: J N Winkler on January 09, 2023, 07:35:59 PM
With apologies for the huge bump--Iowa, of all states, has a runaway truck ramp on US 18 just west of Marquette (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0262058,-91.2055647,3a,19.5y,50.8h,86.95t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sSGvWVVg9kp5V2JYHPy64CQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656).
Isn't this the runaway truck ramp I have seen in a meme in the Roadgeek Memes thread?
Edit: Yes, reply #402 in the thread.
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.9198189,-84.8847713,3a,75y,112.25h,89.22t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sEMs6MvVmpTofVj-MSGOZ2A!2e0!5s20131001T000000!7i13312!8i6656
Indiana does have a runaway truck ramp (although it used to be signed) on SR 56 near Rising Sun.
I can't remember, but didn't I-15 have one near Cajon Pass?
Quote from: J N Winkler on January 09, 2023, 07:35:59 PM
With apologies for the huge bump--Iowa, of all states, has a runaway truck ramp on US 18 just west of Marquette (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0262058,-91.2055647,3a,19.5y,50.8h,86.95t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sSGvWVVg9kp5V2JYHPy64CQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656).
I've driven by that one. It's a good place to have one. The descents down to the Mississippi get pretty long and windy, including this one.
PA 115 has one for sure heading down the mountain into Wilkes- Barre, PA
Quote from: J N Winkler on January 09, 2023, 07:35:59 PM
With apologies for the huge bump
Wouldn't a huge bump be a design feature in a runaway truck ramp?
Quote from: Scott5114 on January 10, 2023, 05:54:41 PM
Wouldn't a huge bump be a design feature in a runaway truck ramp?
It wouldn't, though, would it? I imagine a huge bump might knock the truck over (causing unnecessary damage to the cargo and injury to the driver) or even launch it airborne (possibly causing it to overrun the end).
Looks like you're missing 7 from Colorado. We have 13 total.
US 141 Eastbound at Mile Point 18, 17 miles north of the Dove Creek area.
US 550 Eastbound at Mile Point 52 in the Coal Bank Pass area.
US 160 Westbound at Mile Point 160 in the Wolf Creek Pass area.
US 160 Westbound at Mile Point 162 in the Wolf Creek Pass area.
US 50 Westbound at Mile Point 194 in the Monarch Pass area.
US 50 Eastbound at Mile Point 204 in the Monarch Pass area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 182 in the Vail Pass area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 185 in the Vail Pass area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 209, 3 miles east of the Silverthorne area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 212, 1 mile west of the Eisenhower Tunnel area.
US 6 Eastbound at Mile Point 218, 2 miles west of Loveland Pass.
I-70 Eastbound at Mile Point 257 in the Mount Vernon Canyon area.
US 40 Westbound at Mile Point 142 in the Rabbit Ears Pass area.
Cite: https://mix1043fm.com/runaway-truck-ramps-colorado/#:~:text=When%20and%20Where%20Are%20Runaway,of%20the%20Dove%20Creek%20area.
Quote from: kphoger on January 10, 2023, 06:52:11 PMQuote from: Scott5114 on January 10, 2023, 05:54:41 PMQuote from: J N Winkler on January 09, 2023, 07:35:59 PMWith apologies for the huge bump
Wouldn't a huge bump be a design feature in a runaway truck ramp?
It wouldn't, though, would it? I imagine a huge bump might knock the truck over (causing unnecessary damage to the cargo and injury to the driver) or even launch it airborne (possibly causing it to overrun the end).
In all seriousness, there are old-school ramps that consist of sand piles staggered along a strip, and yes, they can launch a truck, cause it to flip, or result in an abrupt deceleration not unlike a collision. Though I think the Green Book may still provide design criteria, they were increasingly considered obsolete by the 1970's (https://onlinepubs.trb.org/Onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_syn_178.pdf).
Quote from: JayhawkCO on January 10, 2023, 06:53:53 PMLooks like you're missing 7 from Colorado. We have 13 total.
SH 141 Eastbound at Mile Point 18, 17 miles north of the Dove Creek area.
US 550 Eastbound at Mile Point 52 in the Coal Bank Pass area.
US 160 Westbound at Mile Point 160 in the Wolf Creek Pass area.
US 160 Westbound at Mile Point 162 in the Wolf Creek Pass area.
US 50 Westbound at Mile Point 194 in the Monarch Pass area.
US 50 Eastbound at Mile Point 204 in the Monarch Pass area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 182 in the Vail Pass area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 185 in the Vail Pass area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 209, 3 miles east of the Silverthorne area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 212, 1 mile west of the Eisenhower Tunnel area.
US 6 Eastbound at Mile Point 218, 2 miles west of Loveland Pass.
I-70 Eastbound at Mile Point 257 in the Mount Vernon Canyon area.
US 40 Westbound at Mile Point 142 in the Rabbit Ears Pass area.
Cite: https://mix1043fm.com/runaway-truck-ramps-colorado/#:~:text=When%20and%20Where%20Are%20Runaway,of%20the%20Dove%20Creek%20area.
Thanks for this. The list previously given for Colorado did seem like it was missing several. CDOT has its own list of runaway truck ramps (https://data-cdot.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/b65b5b69d25e46d9a743da949535c27c_0/explore?location=39.695053%2C-105.251522%2C13.76), which also confirms. (It says "14 records," and the CSV does list 14 locations, but the one at MP 256 on eastbound I-70 appears to have been listed twice.)
CDOT actively researches runaway truck ramp design, with a paper in 2008 (https://www.codot.gov/programs/research/pdfs/2008/arresterbeds.pdf) dealing with care and feeding of arrestor beds and a research report in 2018 (https://www.codot.gov/programs/research/pdfs/2018-Research-Reports/cdot-2018-20-2.pdf) addressing broader issues, such as ramp use that results in hazmat releases and how to encourage drivers to use them in marginal cases.
I'm rather fond of the ghost one you can see in your rearview mirror, heading up I-5 past Castaic, CA:
https://goo.gl/maps/rvwDTSpwqabgqqR2A (https://goo.gl/maps/rvwDTSpwqabgqqR2A)
It dates from when that side of I-5 was both sides of US-99.
I'm surprised that Richmond, VA had one on the old Richmond Petersburg Turnpike at the former Belvedere Street Plaza being Richmond is very far away from the Mountains. However slight hills to us cars are big deals for trucks who have to stop to pay a toll.
US 22 in Phillipsburg, NJ had a slight hill for worry for WB truckers heading into the Toll Plaza before the Delaware River Bridge but no ramp. Just warning signs at Ingersoll Street to warn truckers of the 1 mile grade. However, NJDOT removed them according to latest GSV images.
Quote from: Brandon on November 22, 2016, 02:48:33 PM
FIBistan..er..Illinois has at least one, believe it or not.
Chester (https://goo.gl/maps/PaVjmZhjYf72); Not too sure how it is supposed to work (https://goo.gl/maps/D5LYsN1GsQr).
So since the thread got bumped and the one below the Chester Bridge was previously mentioned back in 2016, there is the
other one in Chester, also, along SB IL 3 approaching the south end of Truck Bypass Rd/Water St:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mm6aqv8ZBwd1eS9a6?g_st=ic Advance signage
https://maps.app.goo.gl/oTZ1RiooNqE9biNR6?g_st=ic Ramp just beyond the Truck Bypass Rd intersection but before the RRXing
This one is mainly for coal trucks with a full coal load, as there is a coal MS River terminal not too far south of the runaway truck ramp along IL 3: https://www.google.com/maps/@37.867871,-89.7610826,833m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en-US
Quote from: pderocco on January 11, 2023, 12:53:15 AM
I'm rather fond of the ghost one you can see in your rearview mirror, heading up I-5 past Castaic, CA:
https://goo.gl/maps/rvwDTSpwqabgqqR2A (https://goo.gl/maps/rvwDTSpwqabgqqR2A)
It dates from when that side of I-5 was both sides of US-99.
That's a good one! Tough to spot on your own especially if you're the one driving.
Utah has 15:
US 89 northbound at mile 497 west of Garden City
SR 30 westbound at MP 122 east of Laketown
US 89/91 southbound at MP 4 near Brigham City
I-80 westbound at MP 135 in Parleys Canyon
SR 111 northbound at MP 8 south of Magna
SR 224 northbound at MP 4 south of Park City
SR 199 westbound at MP 10 east of Dugway
US 191 southbound at MP 370 north of Vernal
US 191 southbound at MP 368 north of Vernal
I-70 eastbound at MP 16 west of Sevier
I-70 eastbound at MP 142 west of Green River
I-70 eastbound at MP 144 west of Green River
SR 20 westbound at MP 2
SR 143 northbound at MP 12 south of Parowan
SR 59 westbound at MP 21 east of Hurricane
Most of them are deep gravel and inclined up a hill. The one on 111 in Magna (https://goo.gl/maps/Kh8Wfgw6YWPfBgrx8) is not only oriented downhill, but it is also the only one in an urban area. If you're using that runaway ramp, you already blew the light at 4100 South right before it.
The one on 89 near Garden City (https://goo.gl/maps/PxjLEtxmRHWwQU9y7) is only a couple years old and was installed after five runaway vehicles crashed in Garden City in less than two years. Unlike the others, it uses a series of mechanical nets to catch and slow down runaway trucks.
Quote from: US 89 on January 12, 2023, 09:15:04 AMUtah has 15:
US 89 northbound at mile 497 west of Garden City
SR 30 westbound at MP 122 east of Laketown
US 89/91 southbound at MP 4 near Brigham City
I-80 westbound at MP 135 in Parleys Canyon
SR 111 northbound at MP 8 south of Magna
SR 224 northbound at MP 4 south of Park City
SR 199 westbound at MP 10 east of Dugway
US 191 southbound at MP 370 north of Vernal
US 191 southbound at MP 368 north of Vernal
I-70 eastbound at MP 16 west of Sevier
I-70 eastbound at MP 142 west of Green River
I-70 eastbound at MP 144 west of Green River
SR 20 westbound at MP 2
SR 143 northbound at MP 12 south of Parowan
SR 59 westbound at MP 21 east of Hurricane
Most of them are deep gravel and inclined up a hill. The one on 111 in Magna (https://goo.gl/maps/Kh8Wfgw6YWPfBgrx8) is not only oriented downhill, but it is also the only one in an urban area. If you're using that runaway ramp, you already blew the light at 4100 South right before it.
The one on 89 near Garden City (https://goo.gl/maps/PxjLEtxmRHWwQU9y7) is only a couple years old and was installed after five runaway vehicles crashed in Garden City in less than two years. Unlike the others, it uses a series of mechanical nets to catch and slow down runaway trucks.
Thanks for the list!
The Garden City ramp puts us up to at least five of the same type in North America, the four others being on Ontario Hwy. 11 near North Bay, US 44 near Avon Mountain, Connecticut, SR 22 near Jackson, Wyoming, and SR 431 at Incline Village, Nevada.
Quote from: roadfro on January 10, 2016, 12:07:33 PM
2trailertrucker: After all our back and forth on Nevada's truck ramps, look what I just stumbled upon at NDOT's website while looking for something else...
http://www.nevadadot.com/Traveler_Info/Safety/Truck_Escape_Ramps.aspx
Quote
Four Nevada Truck Escape Ramps
SR 431 Mount Rose Highway (Mile Post WA 0.27)
US 50 (Mile Post CC 2.98)
US 50 (Mile Post CC 7.03)
SR 163 Laughlin Highway (Mile Post CL 17.3)
Since this thread has been bumped, I can confirm those are the only four in the state and I am quite familiar with the first three (since they involve my jurisdiction or commute).
Carson City Sheriff and NHP love sitting at the entrance of the second US 50 ramp to run radar. Hope nobody needs to use that ramp when they're there...
Quote from: ilpt4u on January 11, 2023, 01:24:05 AM
So since the thread got bumped and the one below the Chester Bridge was previously mentioned back in 2016, there is the other one in Chester, also, along SB IL 3 approaching the south end of Truck Bypass Rd/Water St:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mm6aqv8ZBwd1eS9a6?g_st=ic Advance signage
https://maps.app.goo.gl/oTZ1RiooNqE9biNR6?g_st=ic Ramp just beyond the Truck Bypass Rd intersection but before the RRXing
Am I missing something, or is the "ramp" the gravel road that leads off at a nearly 90° angle? Doesn't seem like that would be particularly usable in an actual runaway situation. Even the actual Water St intersection seems like it would be a better choice, being a more gradual turnoff that leads uphill, at least.
Quote from: jay8g on January 15, 2023, 02:21:55 AM
Quote from: ilpt4u on January 11, 2023, 01:24:05 AM
So since the thread got bumped and the one below the Chester Bridge was previously mentioned back in 2016, there is the other one in Chester, also, along SB IL 3 approaching the south end of Truck Bypass Rd/Water St:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mm6aqv8ZBwd1eS9a6?g_st=ic Advance signage
https://maps.app.goo.gl/oTZ1RiooNqE9biNR6?g_st=ic Ramp just beyond the Truck Bypass Rd intersection but before the RRXing
Am I missing something, or is the "ramp" the gravel road that leads off at a nearly 90° angle? Doesn't seem like that would be particularly usable in an actual runaway situation. Even the actual Water St intersection seems like it would be a better choice, being a more gradual turnoff that leads uphill, at least.
Yes, the runaway ramp is the gravel road on the right after Truck Bypass Rd/Water St
Truck Bypass Rd/Water St doesn't really go uphill - it leads right to the Mississippi Riverfront, just above water level (or below it during a rainy Spring!), tho the segment immediately off IL 3 does have an incline to it
Quote from: J N Winkler on January 10, 2023, 08:10:00 PM
Quote from: kphoger on January 10, 2023, 06:52:11 PMQuote from: Scott5114 on January 10, 2023, 05:54:41 PMQuote from: J N Winkler on January 09, 2023, 07:35:59 PMWith apologies for the huge bump
Wouldn't a huge bump be a design feature in a runaway truck ramp?
It wouldn't, though, would it? I imagine a huge bump might knock the truck over (causing unnecessary damage to the cargo and injury to the driver) or even launch it airborne (possibly causing it to overrun the end).
In all seriousness, there are old-school ramps that consist of sand piles staggered along a strip, and yes, they can launch a truck, cause it to flip, or result in an abrupt deceleration not unlike a collision. Though I think the Green Book may still provide design criteria, they were increasingly considered obsolete by the 1970's (https://onlinepubs.trb.org/Onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_syn_178.pdf).
Quote from: JayhawkCO on January 10, 2023, 06:53:53 PMLooks like you're missing 7 from Colorado. We have 13 total.
SH 141 Eastbound at Mile Point 18, 17 miles north of the Dove Creek area.
US 550 Eastbound at Mile Point 52 in the Coal Bank Pass area.
US 160 Westbound at Mile Point 160 in the Wolf Creek Pass area.
US 160 Westbound at Mile Point 162 in the Wolf Creek Pass area.
US 50 Westbound at Mile Point 194 in the Monarch Pass area.
US 50 Eastbound at Mile Point 204 in the Monarch Pass area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 182 in the Vail Pass area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 185 in the Vail Pass area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 209, 3 miles east of the Silverthorne area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 212, 1 mile west of the Eisenhower Tunnel area.
US 6 Eastbound at Mile Point 218, 2 miles west of Loveland Pass.
I-70 Eastbound at Mile Point 257 in the Mount Vernon Canyon area.
US 40 Westbound at Mile Point 142 in the Rabbit Ears Pass area.
Cite: https://mix1043fm.com/runaway-truck-ramps-colorado/#:~:text=When%20and%20Where%20Are%20Runaway,of%20the%20Dove%20Creek%20area.
Thanks for this. The list previously given for Colorado did seem like it was missing several. CDOT has its own list of runaway truck ramps (https://data-cdot.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/b65b5b69d25e46d9a743da949535c27c_0/explore?location=39.695053%2C-105.251522%2C13.76), which also confirms. (It says "14 records," and the CSV does list 14 locations, but the one at MP 256 on eastbound I-70 appears to have been listed twice.)
CDOT actively researches runaway truck ramp design, with a paper in 2008 (https://www.codot.gov/programs/research/pdfs/2008/arresterbeds.pdf) dealing with care and feeding of arrestor beds and a research report in 2018 (https://www.codot.gov/programs/research/pdfs/2018-Research-Reports/cdot-2018-20-2.pdf) addressing broader issues, such as ramp use that results in hazmat releases and how to encourage drivers to use them in marginal cases.
Wolf Creek is so good, it has it's own pamphlet, and logo.
Quote from: JayhawkCO on January 10, 2023, 06:53:53 PM
Looks like you're missing 7 from Colorado. We have 13 total.
US 141 Eastbound at Mile Point 18, 17 miles north of the Dove Creek area.
US 550 Eastbound at Mile Point 52 in the Coal Bank Pass area.
US 160 Westbound at Mile Point 160 in the Wolf Creek Pass area.
US 160 Westbound at Mile Point 162 in the Wolf Creek Pass area.
US 50 Westbound at Mile Point 194 in the Monarch Pass area.
US 50 Eastbound at Mile Point 204 in the Monarch Pass area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 182 in the Vail Pass area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 185 in the Vail Pass area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 209, 3 miles east of the Silverthorne area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 212, 1 mile west of the Eisenhower Tunnel area.
US 6 Eastbound at Mile Point 218, 2 miles west of Loveland Pass.
I-70 Eastbound at Mile Point 257 in the Mount Vernon Canyon area.
US 40 Westbound at Mile Point 142 in the Rabbit Ears Pass area.
Cite: https://mix1043fm.com/runaway-truck-ramps-colorado/#:~:text=When%20and%20Where%20Are%20Runaway,of%20the%20Dove%20Creek%20area.
The one in bold, it's not your error, but I think it's wrong. I think that should be US-6 Westbound, 6 miles west of Loveland Pass (Mile Post 218 does look correct).
Quote from: keithvh on January 17, 2023, 03:59:53 PM
Quote from: JayhawkCO on January 10, 2023, 06:53:53 PM
Looks like you're missing 7 from Colorado. We have 13 total.
US 141 Eastbound at Mile Point 18, 17 miles north of the Dove Creek area.
US 550 Eastbound at Mile Point 52 in the Coal Bank Pass area.
US 160 Westbound at Mile Point 160 in the Wolf Creek Pass area.
US 160 Westbound at Mile Point 162 in the Wolf Creek Pass area.
US 50 Westbound at Mile Point 194 in the Monarch Pass area.
US 50 Eastbound at Mile Point 204 in the Monarch Pass area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 182 in the Vail Pass area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 185 in the Vail Pass area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 209, 3 miles east of the Silverthorne area.
I-70 Westbound at Mile Point 212, 1 mile west of the Eisenhower Tunnel area.
US 6 Eastbound at Mile Point 218, 2 miles west of Loveland Pass.
I-70 Eastbound at Mile Point 257 in the Mount Vernon Canyon area.
US 40 Westbound at Mile Point 142 in the Rabbit Ears Pass area.
Cite: https://mix1043fm.com/runaway-truck-ramps-colorado/#:~:text=When%20and%20Where%20Are%20Runaway,of%20the%20Dove%20Creek%20area.
The one in bold, it's not your error, but I think it's wrong. I think that should be US-6 Westbound, 6 miles west of Loveland Pass (Mile Post 218 does look correct).
That's correct. (https://www.google.com/maps/@39.6265257,-105.9102589,3a,75y,316.56h,85.01t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1skYK0n4ZnBFYgHzYGdkIZiw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192)
Also, I just noticed that the US550 is listed as eastbound but it's a N/S highway. I'll track that one down too.
To be truthful, I'd be interested in seeing either an account from a driver who's had to use one (certainly there's one among us), or, video of it happening.
I've heard they're pretty traumatic for both vehicle and driver, but considering the alternative, I get it.
Quote from: zachary_amaryllis on January 17, 2023, 07:19:53 PM
To be truthful, I'd be interested in seeing either an account from a driver who's had to use one (certainly there's one among us), or, video of it happening.
I've heard they're pretty traumatic for both vehicle and driver, but considering the alternative, I get it.
Here's a decent report I just watched that features one, but it's third person perspective, so it may not be what you're looking for.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=h5KgKebgkwk&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE
Thanks for posting that, JoePCool!
Haven't followed this too closely, so this may have been mentioned already, but of all places, there's a runaway truck ramp in Iowa:
http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=43.02900,-91.20356&z=15&t=S (http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=43.02900,-91.20356&z=15&t=S)
As US 18 descends toward the Mississippi River, there's an escape ramp in case some flatland trucker gets caught off guard and gets going too fast for the first curve on the decent.
Considering the way some of those small time grain trucks drive, I can see them coming up on that hill too fast every once in a while.
Quote from: zachary_amaryllis on January 17, 2023, 07:19:53 PMI've heard they're pretty traumatic for both vehicle and driver, but considering the alternative, I get it.
Sometimes the driver isn't around to tell the story--the SR 431 ramp in Nevada was rebuilt (gravel bed replaced by a cable arrestor system) after it stopped a runaway truck too quickly, causing the load to shift and crush the driver.
There's at least one in Michigan, this one on eastbound M-72 about a mile west of its intersection with M-22 west of downtown Traverse City. This stretch is more downhill than it looks, and anything that is unable to stop would take out a lot of cross traffic at the intersection and/or end up in Grand Traverse Bay.
https://www.google.com/maps/@44.7753257,-85.6545588,3a,24.5y,80.93h,90.11t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sP7_xDBG_ro1zLPzrz6vGiw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?hl=en (https://www.google.com/maps/@44.7753257,-85.6545588,3a,24.5y,80.93h,90.11t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sP7_xDBG_ro1zLPzrz6vGiw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?hl=en)
Quote from: JoePCool14 on January 17, 2023, 09:03:36 PM
Quote from: zachary_amaryllis on January 17, 2023, 07:19:53 PM
To be truthful, I'd be interested in seeing either an account from a driver who's had to use one (certainly there's one among us), or, video of it happening.
I've heard they're pretty traumatic for both vehicle and driver, but considering the alternative, I get it.
Here's a decent report I just watched that features one, but it's third person perspective, so it may not be what you're looking for.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=h5KgKebgkwk&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE
Now That's the Inside Stuff! Been wondering about this since I was really little.
Quote from: JoePCool14 on January 17, 2023, 09:03:36 PM
Quote from: zachary_amaryllis on January 17, 2023, 07:19:53 PM
To be truthful, I'd be interested in seeing either an account from a driver who's had to use one (certainly there's one among us), or, video of it happening.
I've heard they're pretty traumatic for both vehicle and driver, but considering the alternative, I get it.
Here's a decent report I just watched that features one, but it's third person perspective, so it may not be what you're looking for.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=h5KgKebgkwk&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE
That was .... intense. My god the amount of pants-filling that must take place when you go up one of those things. I'd be scared AF to do that, but considering the alternative... *visualizes truck sailing off the hairpin on wolf creek*