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FHWA’s 2026 National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) Factsheet
Posted: 4/20/2026

Work zones are essential for updating infrastructure but presents risks to both safety and mobility. The 2026 NWZAW factsheet provides work zone facts and statistics based on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Report System (FARS).

URL: https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/HOP-26-060_FHWA_NWZAW_Factsheet.pdf


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