Give 'Em a Brake: Drive Smart in Work Zones

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:35:16 +0000
Transportation

TxDOT released work zone safety statistics for 2025 showing 203 fatalities and over 28,000 traffic crashes in Texas work zones. The agency published safety tips for drivers during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 20-24), advising drivers to slow down, stay alert, and follow the Move Over or Slow Down law. The announcement notes that traffic fines double in work zones when workers are present.