National Work Zone Awareness Week 2025 — Respect the Zone, Get Home Safely | OPTRAFFIC
Picture driving through a work zone and seeing sudden chaos—flashing lights, stopped cars, and emergency workers. This happened to many people in 2021 when 956 lives were lost in work zones, and about 42,000 injuries were reported. Even worse, deadly crashes with big trucks in work zones went up by 39% from 2020 to 2021. These facts show how dangerous work zones can be if safety rules are not followed.
Work Cones and Their Critical Role During Work Zone Awareness Week: Enhancing Roadway Safety
Each year, National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) highlights staying alert. Work cones are important for safer roads. They mark boundaries and guide traffic clearly. These work safety cones keep workers and drivers safe by lowering confusion. They also help stop accidents from happening.
