DelDOT Reminds Drivers About Work Zone Awareness

A recent crash involving a vehicle striking a Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) truck equipped with a trailer-mounted attenuator on Route 113 near Georgetown highlights ongoing safety risks for road workers in highway work zones. The DelDOT employee involved sustained only minor injuries, but the incident marks the first case in 2026 of a DelDOT vehicle or employee being struck. Transportation officials emphasize that such events are part of a broader pattern, noting dozens of similar incidents in recent years involving work-zone vehicles and equipment. Authorities urge drivers to slow down, remain attentive, and follow move-over laws to protect transportation workers and contractors. The event serves as a reminder of the importance of work-zone awareness and the need for safer driving behavior to prevent injuries and fatalities.