The Importance of Work Zone Safety
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August 05, 2022
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As the world reopens and construction projects ramp up following two years of a worldwide pandemic, vehicular accidents in work zones are increasing. A recent study conducted by AGC of America and HCSS reveals that 64% of highway contractors experienced crashes into their work zones during the past year, (an uptick from 60% in last year’s survey). In addition, an overwhelming majority, 97% percent, report that highway work zones are either as dangerous, or more dangerous, than they were a year ago.
This is not an industry-only problem. According to the survey results, motorists are in even greater danger from highway work zone crashes than construction workers.