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Every day, thousands of vehicles pass through active work zones—and far too many of those drivers are distracted, speeding, or simply ignoring the warnings. According to the Federal Highway Administration, roughly 85% of all fatalities in work zones are drivers or passengers—not workers. Still, for contractors, the risk to crew members is real and growing.

At LADMA Traffic Control, we believe safety starts with prevention—and that means understanding the dangers and being ready for the unexpected.

🚧 The Most Common Causes of Work Zone Crashes

Work zones are high-risk areas, and most crashes stem from preventable behaviors:

➤ Speeding: Drivers often fail to slow down near lane closures or active crews. In 2020 alone, nearly 300 people lost their lives in speeding-related work zone crashes.

➤ Distracted Driving: Texting, scrolling, or even adjusting the GPS contributes to thousands of fatalities across all roadways. Distraction behind the wheel has increased over 80% in the last decade.

➤ Tailgating: Following too closely in slow-moving work zones often leads to rear-end collisions—the most common type of crash in these areas.

➤ Ignoring Flaggers and Signage: When drivers overlook flaggers or traffic control devices, the consequences can be deadly. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, transportation-related occupations—like flagging—consistently top fatality charts.

💰 The True Cost of a Single Crash

Beyond the human toll, a single work zone crash can have devastating financial impacts:

• Job delays

• Equipment damage

• Insurance spikes

• Legal liabilities

Even one careless driver can cost a company tens of thousands of dollars—or worse.

🔐 How LADMA Traffic Control Keeps Your Crews Protected

While you can’t control how drivers behave, you can control your traffic control plan. Here’s how we help contractors protect workers in active zones:

✅ High-Visibility Gear & Lighting: We use reflective clothing, LED paddles, illuminated signs, and jobsite lighting to ensure workers are seen—even at night.

✅ Physical Barriers & Crash Attenuators: We deploy equipment that protects teams from oncoming traffic, helping reduce the severity of crashes.

✅ Police Presence & Enforcement Support: A visible law enforcement unit can drastically reduce speeding and aggressive driving. Enforcement matters.

✅ Crew Training & Site Awareness: Our teams are trained to recognize dangerous driver behavior and respond quickly if a threat arises.

The LADMA Commitment

At the end of the day, no job is more important than going home safe. Unsafe driving may never go away—but strong safety planning can reduce its impact.

LADMA Traffic Control delivers rapid mobilization, professional flagging crews, emergency traffic control, and compliance with all state and federal standards. We work closely with contractors to secure safe work zones across Maryland, D.C., Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

📞 Need certified traffic control for your next project?

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