ODOT Crews Hit by Vehicles | Cleveland News

Sixty-nine Ohio DOT crews have been struck by vehicles this year — a dangerous uptick from last year’s over 100 incidents. As workers brave storm damage and roadside hazards, they’re increasingly becoming victims of distracted drivers. One recent crash in Brown County saw a driver side-swipe an ODOT truck while crews cleared a fallen tree. Officials blame inattention despite visible warning signs, stressing that these aren’t just equipment mishaps — they’re life-threatening risks. To help, ODOT is deploying impact attenuators on interstates and reminding drivers that slowing down or moving over when flashing lights are on is not just courteous — it’s the law. Your attention behind the wheel could save a life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a3d4df8c68d39f97