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Publication

Work Zone Death Toll Rises Again in 2002

Abstract:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted the official work-zone death toll for the year 2002 — 1,181 fatalities, an increase of 102 over the previous year. “While we believe we are beginning to reach the driving public through such events as National Work Zone Awareness Week, held each year in April, these numbers make it apparent we must work even harder to increase work-zone safety,” said AASHTO Executive Director John Horsley.

Source: AASHTO Journal
Publisher: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
Publication Date: October 3, 2003
Publication Types: News and Other Non-research Articles
Topics: Crash Data; Work Zone Safety

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