School Bus, Truck Involved in Staten Island Collision That Left One Person Injured and Another in Police Custody
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK (July 30, 2025) – At least one person was injured in a Staten Island school bus accident near the intersection of Forest Avenue and Jewett Avenue.
New York City officials are saying that the accident took place around 3:01 PM on Monday. A Ford F150 truck was traveling toward Port Richmond Avenue when it was involved in a collision with a Jeep stopped at a light.
At some point, a Staten Island school bus also became involved in the crash. Paramedics were called to the scene to help the victims. A full investigation into the cause of the Staten Island school bus accident remains ongoing.
Liability for New York City School Bus Accidents
School buses are involved in many serious collisions each year. According to the National Safety Council, “School bus-related crashes killed 128 people nationwide in 2023, up 23% compared to the 104 deaths in 2022, according to National Safety Council (NSC) tabulations of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).” School bus operators should take several actions to avoid collisions.
- Bus drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them for hazards.
- Bus drivers should check their blind spots before making turns on the runway.
- Bus drivers should be well rested before heading out onto the road.
School buses are considered common carriers in New York. Their drivers must act with an abundance of caution to avoid collisions. This may necessitate that they travel well below the stated speed limit, depending on the prevailing conditions. If a school bus driver fails to slow down to avoid a collision with another vehicle, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of school bus collisions tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Organ damage
- Spinal cord trauma
- Lacerations
- Amputations
- Death
School buses are typically very safe for their passengers. But they can be very dangerous to occupants in the event that they roll over. Any person injured in a school bus crash may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages and medical bills. If you’ve been injured in a school bus accident, a New York school bus accident attorney can examine the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Getting Legal Help for Staten Island School Bus Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in the Staten Island school bus accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to authorities. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to make this particular stretch of road safer.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Staten Island school bus accident? You may be entitled to financial compensation. Our team of New York City school bus accident attorneys is here to assist you in any way that we can. We are committed to helping victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or are wondering how an attorney might be able to help, we are here for you. You can contact our office anytime at (516) 908-9792.
