While federal stimulus funds have made it possible for more highway construction projects, it brought more potential hazards. 767 people were injured in 1278 work zone collisions in 2009, which … [Read more...] about Road Construction Zones to Become More Hazardous Than Ever
Crash Data
Highway Worker Killed in Late-Night Hit-and-Run in Maryland
Highway worker Ghassen Sabra was killed by a hit-and-run tractor-trailer while working on a dark highway past midnight. This was the first death of a highway worker in Maryland since 2006. The odd … [Read more...] about Highway Worker Killed in Late-Night Hit-and-Run in Maryland
DOT Worker Killed on I-40
A State Department of Transportation worker was killed and another was injured while working on the interstate near Warsaw, North Carolina. This is the first time since 2008 that a DOT worker died in … [Read more...] about DOT Worker Killed on I-40
Dispelling Highway Construction Zone Myths
Accidental deaths in highway construction zones across the United States averaged 850 per year between 2006 and 2008, and injuries in these work zones have been estimated at 40,000 per year. Most … [Read more...] about Dispelling Highway Construction Zone Myths
Trash Truck Hits Work Vehicle
A Canadian trash truck collided with a St. Clair County Road Commission truck on westbound Interstate 69 near Riley Center Road. A county employee was injured and a portion of I-69 was closed for … [Read more...] about Trash Truck Hits Work Vehicle
Work Zone Driving in Oklahoma Requires Extra Care
This article reminds motorists to take caution in work zones by recounting three crashes in Oklahoma work zones, which highway workers were involved. It calls attention for 2010 Work Zone Awareness … [Read more...] about Work Zone Driving in Oklahoma Requires Extra Care