AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to use caution in roadway work zones as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 20–24, following another year of deadly crashes across the state.
According to TxDOT, more than 28,000 traffic crashes occurred in Texas work zones in 2025, resulting in 203 deaths, including seven roadside workers. Most of those killed were drivers or passengers, underscoring the risks motorists face when traveling through construction areas.
With more than 1,800 active work zones statewide, TxDOT officials said increased roadway construction tied to Texas’ growth makes driver awareness critical.
“Maintaining a safe highway system requires year-round effort from brave and dedicated work crews,” TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams said in a news release. “Unfortunately, work zone crashes happen far too often. It’s crucial that drivers slow down, pay attention and give workers space.”
TxDOT encourages drivers to reduce speed, stay alert and avoid distractions when entering work zones. Officials also stress the importance of leaving adequate following distance, obeying posted signage and allowing extra travel time to account for delays.
Drivers are also reminded to follow the state’s Move Over or Slow Down law, which requires motorists to change lanes or reduce speed when approaching vehicles with flashing lights, including law enforcement, emergency responders and highway workers.
The campaign is part of TxDOT’s “Drive like a Texan: Kind. Courteous. Safe.” initiative, which promotes safer driving habits statewide.
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