Eighteen states across the eastern U.S. are joining to spread the word about bridge strikes this week. The multi-state push runs from Tuesday, July 22 to Saturday, July 26, 2025.

What's happening: State transportation agencies are teaming up to remind all drivers—especially those behind the wheel of box trucks, delivery vans, semis, and RVs—to know exactly how tall their vehicle is before hitting the road.

• The message: "Check Your Height, Know It’s Right."
• Agencies say crashes with low bridges cause big damage, lead to long backups, and are risky for everyone on the road.
• Crash data shows drivers often forget to plan for the actual height of their truck or load. Some standard moving trucks can be over 13 feet tall, which is higher than some older bridges.
• Officials urge all drivers to rely on the road signs, not just GPS apps.

This effort is reaching drivers by social media and other channels and will include graphics and reminders according to an announcement from the West Virginia Department of Transportation.

The campaign is being run by The Eastern Transportation Coalition, which includes states from Alabama to Vermont plus D.C. The goal is to keep roads safe and open by reducing these costly, preventable crashes.