Work Zone Traffic Accidents Involving Traffic Control Devices, Safety Features, and Construction Operations

By, James E. Bryden, Laurel B. Andrew, and Jan S. Fortuniewicz

There were 496 work zone traffic accidents on New York State Department of Transportation construction projects from 1994 through 1996. These accidents involved impacts with work zone traffic control devices and safety features; construction features, such as pavement bumps and joints; drainage features; excavations and materials; and construction vehicles, equipment, and workers. Read More