Investigation Underway After MTA Bus Involved in Collision With Passenger Vehicle on West Shore Expressway near Exit 8
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK (February 3, 2026) – Two people were injured in a Staten Island MTA bus accident on the Westshore Expressway by South Avenue.
New York City officials are saying the accident took place around 6:20 AM on Tuesday. An MTA bus was involved in a collision with a civilian vehicle.
The force of the impact caused major damage to the passenger vehicle. Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision to help the victims.
Two people were transported to the hospital, though their conditions are not known. A full investigation of the crash remains ongoing.
Liability for Staten Island MTA Bus Accidents
A number of people are injured every year in accidents involving MTA buses in New York City. According to one report from the New York Post, “At least 2,520 people — or 2.7 per day — were injured [from 2015 – 2018], according to the MTA. At least 14 people died, including a 25-year-old skateboarder, a 62-year-old pedestrian, a 60-year-old motorist and a 70-year-old with a walker who was mutilated by a hit-and-run bus.” Bus drivers should take certain actions to prevent accidents.
- Bus drivers should check their blind spots before making turns at intersections.
- Bus drivers should maintain a safe speed at all times.
- Bus drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them for potential hazards.
If a bus driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with another vehicle, they could be held at fault through a civil claim. Liability for a bus accident could extend beyond any driver deemed to be at fault. The private employer or municipal entity that a bus driver worked for can also be responsible. Employers are typically liable for the wrongful actions of their workers who are operating within the course and scope of their job duties.
Getting Legal Help for Staten Island MTA Bus Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Staten Island bus accident. It is our sincere hope that the victims will be able to make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Staten Island MTA bus accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of NYC bus accident attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need to recover. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
