An 81-year-old man lost control of his apple delivery truck Wednesday and plowed through a construction zone, killing five workers on the nation's first annual "Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day." The … [Read more...] about 5 Workers Killed after Elderly Driver Loses Control: Accident Occurred on Country’s First Annual ‘Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day’
Truck Crashes
Highway Accidents in Construction and Maintenance Work Zones
Statewide accidents in which road under construction was listed as a contributing factor were documented for the period 1983 through 1986. Accident data and traffic control devices used at 20 case … [Read more...] about Highway Accidents in Construction and Maintenance Work Zones
Truck Drivers’ Concerns in Work Zones: Travel Characteristics and Accident Experiences
A study was conducted to determine truck drivers' concerns about traffic control in work zones (WZs) and to identify the locations of accidents and risky driving situations. A statewide opinion survey … [Read more...] about Truck Drivers’ Concerns in Work Zones: Travel Characteristics and Accident Experiences