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Design and Operation of Work Zone Strategies to Improve Large Truck Safety (Publication)
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This document summarizes available methods for transportation agencies and road contractors to design and operate work zones to reduce the risk of large truck crashes. Large trucks include vehicles co…MoreSafe Trucking Through Work Zones (Publication)
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This brochure offers safety tips for trucking through work zones. Statistics and the most commonly occurred types and locations of large truck crashes in work zones are also provided.MoreTalking Freight – Work Zone Design and Large Trucks (Training)
The reconstruction and rehabilitation of U.S. interstate highways and other major and minor roadways that are part of the overall roadway system network often require work zones that allow the necessa… More
DPS Data Shows how Often Arizona Drivers are Cited for Speeding in Construction Zones (Publication)
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The Arizona Department of Transportation is asking drivers to stay alert after one of their own workers was killed while out working on the roadway. Freeway signs across the Valley have been illuminat…MoreVirtual National Stand Down to Prevent Struck by Injuries – Q&A Panel (Training)
Struck-by incidents are a leading cause of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. In an effort to combat this, the NORA Construction Sector Council has undertaken a number of initiative… More
National Work Zone Awareness Week: Safe Work Zones for All: We can do it (Publication)
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Every spring, the Federal Highway Administration and its partners sponsor National Work Zone Awareness Week to bring attention to motorist and worker safety and mobility issues in and around work zone…MoreAlarming Trench Survey Highlights Risks for Workers and Employers (Publication)
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After trench-related deaths tripled between 2011 and 2016, OSHA instituted a National Emphasis Program to reduce the number of trench fatalities in construction. The CPWR – The Center for Constructi…MoreAnnual Fatality Data Shows Uneven Results for Construction Workers (Publication)
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its 2018 data on occupational fatalities in December 2019. By reviewing and comparing the 2017 and 2018 BLS data in each sector, this article concl…MoreWork Zone Safety Performance on Illinois State Routes (Publication)
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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) faces challenges in understanding the causes of increased work zone crashes. Although direct safety metrics of work zone (WZ) crashes are useful, they …MoreHighway Construction Work Zone Safety Performance and Improvement in Louisiana (Publication)
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This project provides a review of current work zone crash reporting practices in the US in general and specifically in Louisiana. While national guidelines such as the MMUCC standardize definitions an…MoreRelationships Between Weather and Roadway Safety (Publication)
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Much research has attempted to determine the impacts of weather events, specifically winter weather events, on mobility and safety. As more knowledge has been gained, attention has turned to quantifyi…MoreMost North Dakota Worker Deaths Happen on the Road, but the Feds Typically Don’t Investigate Them (Publication)
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On June 21, 2013, Patrick Wilkie, an employee of Triangle Electric, and his two co-workers died in a fiery five-vehicle crash near Stanley while driving to a work site. It is unclear whether the three…MorePreliminary Data Shows Traffic Fatalities Declined Last Year (Publication)
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According to preliminary data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic fatalities in 2018 declined 1.0 percent from 2017. NHTSA’s early estimate data does not mention…MorePrevention of Backing Fatalities in Construction Work Zones: Final Report (Publication)
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Construction, repair, and maintenance work zones are always hazardous environments, particularly given the dangerous combinations of pedestrian workers and large trucks, bulldozers, rollers, and other…MoreImpacts of Work Zone Component Areas on Driver Injury Severity (Publication)
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The establishment of work zones along roadways is considered a necessity for the construction of new roadways, the maintenance of deteriorating structures, and to provide access for the installation a…MoreLarge Trucks and Buses by the Numbers (Publication)
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This web page provides the data of both work zone and non-work zone crashes that involve large trucks and buses.MoreTXDOT Work Zone Injury Draws Attention to Safety, Driver Awareness (Publication)
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There are about a dozen work zones within the city limits of Amarillo, Texas. In 2017, there were 500 work zone crashes in the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Amarillo district, which resul…MoreFMCSA Says Rate of Truck-Occupant Deaths and Fatal Crashes Continues to Climb (Publication)
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Increasing numbers of large-truck-involved fatal crashes in work zones and a continuing increase in the number of fatalities of large-truck occupants has been a cause of concern for Federal trucking r…MoreExploring Factors Contributing to Injury Severity at Work Zones Considering Adverse Weather Conditions (Publication)
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Despite recent efforts to improve work zone safety, the frequency and severity of crashes at work zones are still considerably high. The effect of work zones on traffic safety can be exacerbated by ad…MoreFatal Injuries Among Hispanic Workers in the U.S. Construction Industry: Findings from FACE Investigation Reports (Publication)
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Identifying and understanding the characteristics of workplace accidents can provide vital information required to clarify their causes and prevent similar accidents from happening in the future. The …MoreAnalysis of Work-Zone Crashes Using the Ordered Probit Model with Factor Analysis in Egypt (Publication)
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Work-zones, due to their nature, are predisposed to hazardous situations. This is a consequence of conducting construction work within the vicinity of, or near, vehicular traffic. The exposure to dang…MoreEffectiveness of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Construction Site (Publication)
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It is axiomatic that, most cases in regards to the accidents around the vicinity of construction site has always been happening in Malaysia. In fact, we had collected and accumulated the data through …MoreData Driven Decision Making Tools for Transportation Work Zone Planning (Publication)
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This research provides tools and methods for integrating stakeholder input and crash data analytics to better guide transportation engineers in effective work zone design and management. Three key con…MoreDOT Blames Distracted Driving for High Number of Work Zone Fatalities (Publication)
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The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) reported 10 work zone related fatalities in 2017, which is slightly down from 2016 but still a bit higher than the past two decades. The Iowa DOT has used I…MoreLooking Deep into the Eyes: Green Light on TMAs Could be Another Option for DOTs (Publication)
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Truck-mounted attenuator (TMA) has been used as a countermeasure to help improve safety in mobile work zones. However, 139 TMA crashes occurred in Missouri from 2012 to 2017 with distracted driving be…MoreNYSDOT Urge Caution After 2017 Saw Nearly 700 Work Zone Crashes (Publication)
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Among approximately 700 work zone crashes reported in New York last year, most of them were caused by distracted driving. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) urges drivers to s…MoreMD Drivers Finally Heed Work Zone Speed Cameras: AAA (Publication)
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Speed cameras deployed in work zones in the Baltimore metro area and across Maryland have worked to reduce speeding violations. The numbers of crashes, fatalities, and fines paid have dropped signific…MoreA Study of Differences in Severity Among Crash Types in Work Zones and Between Work Zone and Non-Work Zone Crashes in Alabama (Publication)
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Highway work zones have become a hazardous place for both construction workers and roadway users due to the increasing risk caused by maintaining and reconstructing roadways. Both the number of crashe…MoreImproving Work Zones Every Day, in Every Way (Publication)
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In 2015, over 700 people were killed, and 35,000 people injured in more than 96,000 work zone related crashes. This article discusses a comprehensive set of programs, strategies, and tools the Feder…More