In an average year, more than 800 people are killed and more than 40,000 more are injured in work zone crashes.
Whether you’re on the job or just driving through, help save lives in roadway work zones!
Give each other a break: Drivers and passengers account for most fatalities in work zone crashes. Slow down, stay focused and give other road users plenty of space.
Roadway workers:
• Stay aware: watch for nearby drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians
• Dress for safety: wear high-visibility protective clothing, a hard hat and steel-toed shoes
• Stay behind barriers: use warning signs and temporary traffic barriers to create a safe buffer between workers and traffic
• Avoid reversing: design work zones to reduce or eliminate the need for vehicles to back up
Drivers:
• Pay attention: follow directions for changing lanes, stopping or merging
• Slow down: reduce your speed even more in heavy traffic or poor conditions
• Watch: for workers,equipment and aggressive drivers
• Avoid distracted driving: eight people a day, on average, die in distracted driving crashes
Work Zone Safety Flyer (English)
Work Zone Safety Flyer (Spanish)
