In 2024, Kentucky recorded 1,223 work zone crashes, resulting in 298 injuries and seven fatalities: one worker and six drivers or passengers.​

​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.

​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.  

If you would like to honor the loss of a loved one who passed away in a work zone, please download and fill out the submission form here, in the "​Submit a Name for the Memorial" section. Each applicant must certify that they have permission from the deceased's family or guardian to submit.