BUS ACCIDENTS

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On average, New York has approximately two million riders per day and nearly seven hundred million riders per year on buses. New York City is home to over 300 bus routes. It should come as no surprise that on any given day the is potential for injury to occur if you are riding a bus is high.

According to the Motor Vehicle Collision data collected by the New York City Police Department as of March of 2024, there were 308 reported bus accidents in New York, with ninety-five occurring in Brooklyn.

Common Bus Accidents:

  • Aggressive driving or road rage;
  • Intoxication and impairment;
  • Distracted by cell phone calls or text messages;
  • Speeding;
  • Failing to observe and yield to traffic with the right of way;
  • Falling asleep at the wheel;
  • Following vehicles too closely;
  • Passing cars improperly;
  • Disregarding traffic signals;
  • Making improper turns;
  • Being an inexperienced driver;
  • Changing lanes improperly;
  • Backing up without looking;
  • Assault of a passenger or bus driver:
    • Assault of a New York City bus operator can result in a punishable crime of up to seven years in prison.
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