Transportation Safety Workzone Safety Program

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Workzone Safety Program


Program Manager	Public Service Campaigns 2009
Program Introduction	Public Service Campaigns 2008
Work Zone Facts at a Glance	Public Service Campaigns 2007
2009 WZ Construction Season	Program Links
2008 WZ Construction Season
2007 WZ Construction Season


Program Manager

Anne Holder Phone Number: 503 986-4195 FAX: 503 986-3143 ODOT - Transportation Safety Division 235 Union Street NE Salem, OR 97301-1054

Program Introduction

The work zone safety program is aimed at reducing the number of injury and fatal traffic crashes that occur in highway work zones in Oregon.

This is achieved through a comprehensive program which includes emergency medical services and legislation.

Work Zone Facts at a Glance

Drivers not paying attention is the biggest cause of work zone crashes
Speeding is the next biggest problem.
Over 40 % of work zone crashes happen in the transition zone before the work area
Road construction is the most dangerous occupation in the United States.
More drivers and their passengers than workers die each year in Oregon work zones.
Work zone crashes tend to be more severe than other types of crashes.

For work zone facts and tips on driving safely in work zones, Click here (revised Spring 2009)
For information on work zones and the Oregon Transportation Investment Act, Click here

Additional Work Zone Information:


2009 WZ Construction Season

Oregon 2009 Work Zone Safety Stat Sheet


2008 WZ Construction Season

A Dangerous Occupation Summer 2008 Road Projects


2007 WZ Construction Season

2007 National Work Zone Memorial Visits Portland - May 4, 2007 National Work Zone Safety Week Alerts Motorists to "Signs of Change" - March 30, 2007 ODOT's Safety Message Goes on the Road, Visits Capitol - February 20, 2007 2007 Road Projects Map Now Available - May 23, 2007


Public Service Campaigns 2009

*Video PSAs* (click on Link) To view a video, download the video to your desktop and use a media player, such as Real Player, Flash Player, Quick Time or iTunes to view it. It may take a few minutes to download depending on your internet connection speed. *Video PSA's* *Audio PSA's* (click on link) ODOT Improvements (mp3) ODOT Improvements- Spanish (mp3) (click picture to enlarge) (click picture to enlarge)


Public Service Campaigns 2008

Audio PSA ( Click on link) *Three Reasons* (mp3)- Work Zone Safety Public Service Announcement Video PSAs (Click on links) To view a video, download the video to your desktop and use a media player, such as Real Player, Flash Player, Quick Time or iTunes to view it. It may take a few minutes to download depending on your internet connection speed. Driver's at Risk Making Roads Better Time Click on images to enlarge:


Public Service Campaigns 2007

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Program Links

Oregon Flagger Training Program FHWA Work Zone Safety Program FHWA Creating Safer Work Zone Brochures The National Workzone Safety Information Clearinghouse (Roadway Workzone Safety)

Page updated: September 28, 2009

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