Last year, the number of crash fatalities in work zones in Alabama reached the lowest it has been in a decade.
There were 15 fatalities and 527 injuries in work zone crashes in the state of Alabama in 2024. Fatalities were down from 23 in 2023, and injury crashes were up slightly at 386 from…
Did you know that 975 people died from crashes on Alabama roads in 2023?
This, as well as other Alabama crash facts, are in the 2023 edition of Alabama Crash Facts, recently released online at the Drive Safe Alabama website.
The Alabama Crash Facts report contains some of the data that the Alabama Department of…
Drivers in the Wallace Tunnel now have a safer experience thanks to a new road treatment designed to improve traction and reduce the risk of crashes. The application of a high-friction surface treatment (HFST) enhances safety by increasing tire grip, particularly in areas where roadway conditions make vehicles more prone to skidding or losing control.
…Read More “High-Friction Surface Treatment Makes Wallace Tunnel Safer”
The Alabama Department of Transportation aims to improve safety at a Lauderdale County intersection using an alternative intersection design.
The $451,098 project, starting this week, will convert the intersection of US-43 and SR-64, north of Killen, to a reduced conflict intersection.
The contractor, Rogers Group, plans to begin work Thursday, weather permitting.
What are RCIs?…Read More “Project to improve safety on US-43 at SR-64”
