Survey of highway contractors shows six in 10 reported a crash into their work zone Survey of highway contractors shows six in 10 reported a crash into their work zone AGC-HCSS Software Solutions survey includes assessment of dangers Pam / Thursday, June 24, 2021 0 6875 Article rating: No rating Two reports this month offer stark reminders of the risks of highway work zones and the importance of roadway safety. Today, we look at results of a survey of highway workers regarding work zone incidents and the issues contractors identified as key to improving safety for employees in work zones. The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and HCSS Software Solutions surveyed highway contractors on their experiences with respect to work zone safety in 2020. Their 2021 Work Zone Awareness Survey Results, which included responses from 292 firms, found that 60% of contractors reported at least one motor vehicle crash in their work zone. Read more
Roadway fatalities and work zone incidents in 2020 spell concern for roadway safety advocates Roadway fatalities and work zone incidents in 2020 spell concern for roadway safety advocates NHTSA projects 7.2% increase in motor vehicle traffic fatalities in 2020 Pam / Wednesday, June 23, 2021 0 6854 Article rating: 4.0 Two reports this month offer stark reminders of the risks of highway work zones and the importance of roadway safety. Today we look at the latest data from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which released its early estimate of motor vehicle traffic fatalities for 2020. Tomorrow, we will look at results of a survey of highway workers regarding work zone incidents and the issues contractors identified as key to improving safety for employees in work zones. Read more
17May2023 Worker protection headlines Spring Issue of Roadway Safety magazine Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Read more