Construction Fatality Map
Construction workers face numerous hazards on the job site each day. Despite ongoing efforts to improve safety, more than 1,000 workers have died on the job annually since 2016, with more than one-third resulting from falls to a lower level. CPWR’s Data Center produced the Construction Fatality Map series from 2011 to 2018 with updates quarterly to support the National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction. To continue to raise public awareness of construction hazards and the need for improved safety in the industry, the Construction Fatality Map Dashboard was developed in 2021.
The dashboard combines data from ongoing OSHA fatality investigations and online media sources gathered since 2011 which account for about 70% of all construction fatalities. The dashboard has five filters: Injury Type, Focus Four Category (2021 Onwards), State/Territory, Year, and Date Range. The map includes detailed injury narratives when a point is clicked on a narrative will open, while the other charts show fatalities by injury type and state.
Following the interactive dashboard, you will find more information on the data source, instructions for use, a downloadable data file, and recommended citation. If you are aware of a recent work-related fatality in construction, or have questions on the dashboard, please email [email protected]. Due to the unique nature of the fatality map dashboard, key findings are not provided as you find with our other pages. If you would like for us to provide you with summary key findings or additional information, please email [email protected].
About the Data
Data for the Construction Fatality Map come from OSHA fatality investigations and media reports compiled by CPWR’s Data Center.
- CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training, 2011-2024 Construction Fatality Map.
Instructions for use
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To Use the Dashboard:
This dashboard allows you to categorize and track fatal injuries in construction geographically. It has five filters: Injury Type, Focus Four Category (2021 Onwards), State/Territory, Year, and Date Range. Click on the arrow along the left margin (>) and a selection panel with the five filters will appear. To pin the filters to the page, click the thumbtack (
). The filters work inclusively, allowing you to filter by multiple criteria between and within filter categories. The pie chart for “Percent Share of Fatal Injuries by Event Type” and the bar chart “Number of Fatal Injuries by State” will change based on selected criteria. The bar chart shows the five states/territories with the most fatalities based upon the selected filters. If you want to see a large version of either chart, mouse over its upper-right corner and click on the circle with the four arrows that appears. In addition, click on any point on the map to see a pop-up window with information about an individual killed on the job, OSHA records for the case, and links to related news coverage.For mobile users:
If you are using a tablet or a smartphone, tap a point with your finger on the map, and then tap Fatality Details — you can get pop-ups with detailed information on the fatal injury. To view the Fatality by Injury Type pie chart or Fatality by State bar chart, tap the “<” and “>” arrows at the bottom of the dashboard.
Recommended Citation and Data File
Recommended Citation
CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training. [2025]. Construction Fatality Map [dashboard].
Data File
The Data File contains the underlying fatality map data. If you have any questions, please contact us at: [email protected].