Worker Fatalities, Injuries in Highway, Bridge Construction Sector Decline

Worker fatalities and injuries in highway and bridge construction are declining, with a 15 percent decrease in fatal injuries between 2011-2023. Efforts from public and private sectors, including training programs and public awareness campaigns, are cited as reasons for the positive trend. The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse, a key resource, offers free safety training to workers and distributes safety-related materials....

Worker fatalities and injuries in highway and bridge construction are declining, with a 15 percent decrease in fatal injuries between 2011-2023. Efforts from public and private sectors, including training programs and public awareness campaigns, are cited as reasons for the positive trend. The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse, a key resource, offers free safety training to workers and distributes safety-related materials....