State Rankings
Deaths · Rate per 100M VMT · 5yr Trend
National Trend
2019
762
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2020
857
▲ +12.5%
2021
956
▲ +11.6%
2022
914
▼ −4.4%
2023
857
▼ −6.2%
Key Facts
85% of work zone fatalities are drivers — not workers.
— FHWA Fatality Analysis Reporting System
Peak danger: Summer months (June–August) account for 38% of all annual work zone deaths. Night work zones carry 3× higher fatality risk than daytime operations.
December 2026 Deadline
Days until FHWA Work Zone Rule deadline
Non-compliant states face federal funding penalties and increased liability exposure. Is your DOT ready?