The work zones on the United States highway system have created an inevitable disruption on regular traffic flows and resulted in traffic safety problems. Understanding the characteristics and major … [Read more...] about Determining the Major Causes of Highway Work Zone Accidents in Kansas (Phase 2): Final Report
Crash Causes
Caution: Zones Can be Deadly
Federal Highway Administration figures show fatalities from motor vehicle crashes in work zones nationwide rose from 989 in 2001 to 1,074 in 2005. In addition, an average of more than 40,000 people … [Read more...] about Caution: Zones Can be Deadly
How to Reduce Work Zone Injuries?
To answer this important question, FHWA awarded a $1 million research grant to Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America to perform a "Work Zone Injury Evaluation." This 4-year grant, which … [Read more...] about How to Reduce Work Zone Injuries?
Texas DOT Failed to Provide Adequate Warning of Edge Dropoff to Driver Killed in Work Zone
This is a decision made in the Texas Court of Appeals on June 10, 1999 over a premises liability case arising out of a fatal automobile accident. The Texas Department of Transportation (DOT) was held … [Read more...] about Texas DOT Failed to Provide Adequate Warning of Edge Dropoff to Driver Killed in Work Zone
Crash Typifies Work-Zone Hazards
Over the past 30 years, numerous highway workers, flaggers, inspectors and vehicle operators have been killed in work zones, and recent statistics don't show any improvement. Peter Coughlin, director … [Read more...] about Crash Typifies Work-Zone Hazards
Work Zone Traffic Control Proves Hazardous for Trucker — Settlement at Trial
A legal case summary. The suit that was brought by Omar Stevenson, a tractor trailer driver who was injured on July 1, 1982 in the accident occurred at the work site in the two northbound lanes of … [Read more...] about Work Zone Traffic Control Proves Hazardous for Trucker — Settlement at Trial