Two MTA Buses Collided in Flushing, Queens, Leaving 19 People Injured By Sanford Avenue and Bowne Street
QUEENS, NEW YORK (November 2, 2025) – At least 19 people were injured in a Flushing, Queens MTA bus collision near the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Brown Street.
New York City officials are saying that the collision took place around 8:30 AM on Monday morning. One MTA bus apparently slammed into the rear of the bus in front of it, pushing it a significant distance in the process.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident to help all of the victims. The bus driver and 18 passengers were injured in the crash.
At least 14 of the victims required hospitalization. A full investigation into the Flushing, Queens bus accident remains ongoing.
Liability for Flushing, Queens MTA Bus Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured in bus accidents each year. According to the Journalist’s Resource, “on average, about 63,000 buses [of all kinds] are involved in an accident each year; about 14,000 result in an injured person, and 325 result in a fatal injury.” Bus drivers should take several actions to avoid causing accidents.
- Bus drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them to avoid hazards.
- Bus drivers should check their blind spot when making turns at an intersection.
- Bus drivers should be well rested before heading out onto the road.
Buses are considered common carriers. Their drivers must exercise a great deal of caution to avoid colliding with other vehicles. This necessitates that bus drivers maintain a safe follow distance with the vehicle ahead of them. If a bus driver does not maintain a safe follow distance and collides with the rear of another vehicle, this could be considered negligence. Victims of bus accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Head trauma
- Organ damage
When a bus driver is negligent and causes a collision, their employer could be held at fault. In New York, employers could be held vicariously liable for wrongful actions of their workers who were operating within the course and scope of their job duties. Any person injured in a bus accident may be able to seek damages through a personal injury claim. A personal injury attorney can examine the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating New York City MTA Bus Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Flushing, Queens MTA bus accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. This was a preventable crash that should not have taken place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Flushing, Queens MTA bus accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help you in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are owed under the law. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
