WATCH: Road worker narrowly dodges truck on NY highway

WHITNEY POINT, New York (KMID/KPEJ) – A road worker narrowly missed being hit by a truck in upstate New York while on the job, footage posted on Thursday showed.

Video posted to Facebook by the New York Department of Transportation showed the moment the worker jumps out of the way seconds before a box truck crashed into the equipment. The worker's hard hat could be seen being blown off his head as he rushed to avoid the crash.

"Our highway workers put their lives on the line every day to keep NY roads safe," NYSDOT wrote on the post, adding that it was "a frightening reminder" of the dangers their workers faced when working on highways.

"To everyone on the road: These crashes are avoidable! Slow down, move over if possible, and stay alert in work zonesthese simple actions can save lives," they added.

The incident occurred on Interstate 81 near Whitney Point, the department said. No injuries were reported from the incident.