National Work Zone Memorial
ATSS Foundation offers the “The National Work Zone Memorial - Respect and Remembrance: Reflections of Life on the Road” program as a living tribute to the memory of lives lost in work zones.
The traditional Memorial travels to communities across the country each year to raise awareness of the need to respect and stay safe in America’s roadway work zones. A digital National Work Zone Memorial is also available for meetings and events.
See some of the faces of the Memorial:
- 2024 Faces Card and watch the 2024 In Memoriam video
- 2023 Faces Card and watch the 2023 In Memoriam video
- 2022 Faces Card and watch the 2022 In Memoriam video
Host the Memorial
The National Work Zone Memorial is available to anyone interested in increasing roadway safety awareness. The Foundation encourages ATSSA members, ATSSA chapters, state DOTs and industry leaders to host the Memorial at your next event. The newer digital Memorial is available for use at no cost.
Complete the new online host application today and find the Memorial travel schedule.
Sponsor the Memorial
Annual Memorial sponsors are companies and organizations that choose to help fund and maintain the physical and digital Memorial. Sponsorship benefits run Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, annually.
Thank you 2024 Memorial sponsors:
PLatinum
Gold
Avila Traffic Safety | Direct Traffic Control Inc. | Road Worx | Valtir
Submit a Name for the Memorial
The Memorial, inscribed with more than 1,600 names, honors people who died in work zones*, including work zone workers, motorists, pedestrians, law enforcement officers, public safety officials (i.e., firefighters and paramedics) and children. Learn more about the process for submitting a name.
*Criteria: A work zone is defined in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as an area of a roadway with construction, maintenance or utility work activities. Work zones are typically marked by signs, channelizing devices, barriers, pavement markings and/or work zone vehicles. The zone extends from the first warning sign or high-intensity rotating, flashing, oscillating or strobe lights on a vehicle to the “End Road Work” sign or the last temporary traffic control device.
You can also volunteer from home to help identify names to be included on the Memorial. Your time and effort will help families and friends honor their loved ones on this traveling memorial tribute.
- Download the Name Submission Form
- View the database of names alphabetically or by state.
Traveling Memorial
The traditional National Work Zone Memorial travels to communities across the country throughout the year. When set up, the Memorial is 20 feet wide by 7 feet high. It is shipped directly to you or your event location for display. Anyone can request to host the traveling Memorial for a fee.
Digital Memorial
The digital Memorial was created for times when the traveling Memorial is not available, when event space is limited or when meetings cannot be held in person. The 30-minute video can be played on a video monitor, during a presentation, etc.
