In 2025, 24 people were killed in Missouri work zone crashes. Distracted driving contributed to at least 11 of those fatalities as well as more than 400 work zone crashes.
It was noted by Mayor Dawson that the cost of the armored vehicle is $299,950, and the transportation cost is $7,980 on top of that. He also noted that $50,000 in restricted safety equipment funds were secured.
The Missouri Department of Transportation will be conducting lane closures on Lafayette and Johnson County Route Z between Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 50 for resurfacing.