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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Tied Oregon primary race decided by rolling dice ... Two drivers die in single-vehicle crashes ... Medford swim fans want indoor pool ... Tied Oregon primary race decided by rolling dice ... Two drivers die in single-vehicle crashes ... Medford swim fans want indoor pool ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Broken window glass isn't hazardous to tires Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 4, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Jun. 4, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News I came upon an accident at an intersection in Central Point and was redirected around it by the police and fire responders. On my return an hour later, the scene was back to normal except for shattered glass all over the road in the direct line of traffic. Shouldn't that have been cleaned up? Isn't that a safety hazard to vehicles and their tires? — Terri M. The simple answer is yes and no, Terri. Yes, in that the glass should have been cleaned up, but no, it's not a tire murderer. Mark Northrop, deputy fire marshal for Jackson County Fire District No. 3, tells us that the responsibility for the glass cleanup falls to the tow truck driver who responds to the scene. If a tow truck isn't called, it's the responsibility of the drivers, Northrop says. That said, most of the glass on automobiles — the side and rear windows, specifically — is tempered glass, or specialized glass that fractures into tiny cubes that isn't going to act like talons where the rubber meets the road. The windshield is safety glass, or glass sandwiched between plastic, so when it shatters, it sticks together. "It's more of a hazard to leave the road blocked than it is to leave the glass," Northrop says, adding that certain substances such as oil slicks and biohazards do need to be cleaned up. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 4, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501