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Orange barrels set up in an active work zone.
Department of Transportation

Fast facts

Did you know that most work zone crashes are caused by inattentive motorists? It only takes a split second of distraction to dramatically change lives forever.

Michigan's goal of Toward Zero Deaths on our roads includes our work zones. Sadly, the statistics tell us we are not at zero yet. However, you can be a part of the solution by giving work zones your undivided attention.

Together we can achieve zero deaths on our roads and in our work zones!

A road worker wearing a high visibility coat that reads Driving Down Distracted Driving at a Work Zone Awareness Week event.

Work zone facts

  • Most work zone crashes are caused by inattentive or distracted drivers.
  • Speeding, like driving too fast for conditions, is a leading cause of fatal work zone crashes.
  • More work zone crashes occurred in daytime compared to nighttime.
  • Fatal crashes occurred more often during the months of May through September.
  • Most often, drivers or their passengers are killed or injured in work zone crashes.

Information from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.