OK had huge spike in road work zone deaths. 'We need everybody to slow down'

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Mar 3
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The Oklahoman By Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice March 3, 2026

Oklahoma has seen a 106% spike in the number of work zone fatalities, Oklahoma’s transportation secretary said Monday.

Tim Gatz, who also serves as the Oklahoma Department of Transportation executive director, said in 2023, there were 33 work zone fatalities in Oklahoma, a 106% increase above the prior year, he said.

A spokesperson for the agency said those are the most available figures.

Gatz attributed the increases to excessive speed and distracted driving.

View the full article: Oklahoman.com

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