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he American Transportation Research Institute released a study Wednesday analyzing truck-related work zone crash data and offering counter-strategies to mitigate accidents in highway work zones.

“Safety by Design: Optimizing Safety in Highway Work Zones” analyzed sets of truck-related work-zone safety statistics, and commissioned a targeted state-level analysis of truck accidents by work zone crash location, ATRI said.

The study also examined national and multi-state data to differentiate truck crashes in work zones, as compared to non-work zone accidents. It presents a variety of tactics and approaches for reducing work zone accidents and exposure.

Recommendations include developing improved work zone specifications, standardizing accident reporting processes and strengthening adherence to existing American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials work zone design guidelines, ATRI said.

“The study provides the basis for a partnership of the trucking industry and government to provide safer work zones for all motorists”, said ATRI Chairman Doug Duncan, who is also president and chief executive officer FedEx Freight.

A copy of the study’s executive summary is available on