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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to safety and wants everyone on Kentucky roadways, behind the wheel or a barrel, to return home safely. We all have a vested interest in safe work zones, and by working together, we can prevent work zone crashes, injuries, and fatalities in Kentucky. Be work zone alert by driving without distractions and slowing down.  


 The Hendersons' Story

 Why is Kentucky vested in work zone safety?

In 2022, there were 1,074 construction zone crashes, 271 injuries and six fatalities in Kentucky. Four of the six fatalities were motorists/passengers and two were workers.

 What is a work zone?

​A work zone is a temporary work site for maintenance or construction along highways, roads, and streets. Work zones do not always have cones, barrels, or barriers. Warning signs, shadow vehicles, or flashing lights indicate operations like mowing, pot hole repair, pavement striping, or snow plowing.

 How does the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet promote work zone safety?

​Always committed to safety, KYTC engages, encourages, and empowers road crew workers to follow work zone safety best practices.

Through initiatives such as Glow Orange, Kentucky (asking Kentucky businesses to pledge to light their facilities orange during National Work Zone Awareness Week), social media sharing of work zone stories, events featuring the National Work Zone Memorial Wall, and participation from industry partners, KYTC raises the driving public's awareness to stay alert in active work zones. KYTC invites organizations and citizens throughout the Commonwealth to use the Cabinet’s Facebook profile frame, posts and tweets to show support for work zone safety.

 How can you make work zones safer?

The most common crash in a highway work zone is a rear-end collision. Practicing safe driving behaviors, like driving without distractions and slowing down in work zones, can save a life. Drivers can protect themselves and highway. While driving, don't text, put on makeup, or do anything that can take your eyes off the road. Drivers should also obey the posted speed limits. Speeding puts you at risk for a severe crash, double fines or a penalty of six points on your driver's license.  
  
National Work Zone Memorial Webpage
ATSSA NWZAW Website
National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse
Radio Spot
Work Zone Safety Day Proclamation
Work Zone Awareness Fact Sheet

 Preston's Story

 Work Zone Stories


​Work Zone Memorial

If you would like to honor the lost of a loved one who passed away in a work zone, please fill out the submission form here. Each applicant must certify that they have permission from the deceased's family or guardian in order to submit.

 Fallen KYTC Workers

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 ‭(Hidden)‬ Glow Orange, Kentucky!


Glow Orange, Kentucky is an annual initiative of the KYTC to show visible community support for raising work zone awareness by encouraging motorists to drive without distractions and to slow down in work zones.

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