Most work zone crashes are caused by inattentive motorists. It only takes a split second of distraction to dramatically change lives forever. Michigan’s goal of Toward Zero Deaths on our roads includes our work zones. Sadly, the statistics tell us we are not at zero yet.

A worker holds a slow sign while a truck dumps dirt in a an active work zone.

In Michigan, the Office of Highway Safety Planning reports the number of fatal crashes and injuries that occur in construction, maintenance and utility work zones. In 2024, preliminary work zone crash statistics included:

– 6,097 work zone crashes.

– 15 fatal work zone crashes.

– 16 work zone fatalities.

– 1,065 work zone injuries.

The highest number of work zone crashes occur when lanes are closed. The second and third-highest number of c

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