TxDOT calls for safer driving as work zone traffic deaths rise during pandemic Wed, 05/05/2021 - 4:00am AUSTIN – Even with less traffic during the pandemic, Texas work zone fatalities increased 9% in 2020 compared to 2019.PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about TxDOT calls for safer driving as work zone traffic deaths rise during pandemic