Bus Overturns During I-195 Collision, Injuring Driver and Multiple Children

A school bus overturned on I-195 in Wall Township, New Jersey, after colliding with a GMC van, sending four students and the bus driver to the hospital with one child in critical condition.

Quick Takes

The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday on I-195 in Wall Township while transporting students to Communications High School.
Four students and the bus driver were injured, with one child seriously hurt; all were transported to local hospitals.
The eastbound lanes of I-195 were temporarily closed for investigation following the accident.
School buses are considered among the safest vehicles on the road, with less than 1% of traffic fatalities involving children on school transportation.
The Monmouth County Vocational School District emphasized their commitment to student safety following the incident.

School Bus Collision Details

A school bus carrying students to Communications High School in Wall Township collided with a GMC van on Interstate 195 in Monmouth County around 7:30 a.m., on Thursday, causing the bus to overturn. Four children were injured in the crash, with one child seriously hurt, while the bus driver sustained minor injuries. All injured individuals were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. The driver of the GMC van was reportedly uninjured in the collision, though the van sustained significant front-end damage.

Video footage from the scene showed the school bus lying on its side with extensive damage to its roof, windows, and back door. A hole was visible in the roof of the bus, which may have been used to evacuate students following the crash. The accident caused significant traffic disruption as eastbound lanes of I-195 were closed for several hours while emergency responders worked at the scene and investigators gathered evidence to determine the cause of the collision.

Four children were injured, one of them seriously, when a school bus overturned in New Jersey on Thursday morning.

The accident occurred around 7:30 a.m. on I-195 in Wall Township, Monmouth County, when the eastbound bus collided with a GMC van and flipped onto its side. pic.twitter.com/TZJF6Ps0Io

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School District Response

Following the accident, the Monmouth County Vocational School District issued a statement expressing concern for the affected students and emphasizing their commitment to safety. The bus involved in the accident was operated by Seaman-Tov, a private bus company contracted by the district. While Seaman-Tov did not provide an official statement, a person who answered the phone at the company’s offices simply stated, “We hope everyone is OK.” The district indicated they were working with authorities to gather more information.

Students from Communications High School expressed concern for their injured classmates, highlighting the close-knit nature of their school community. Tommy Schneider, a student at the school, noted, “Very, very close-knit community. It’s really scary to find out that someone who you’re going to a pretty small school with is pretty seriously hurt.” Another student, Gianni Dentino, added, “I can’t imagine how that must have felt.” The accident has deeply affected the school community as they await updates on their injured peers.

School Bus Safety Statistics

Despite this incident, school buses remain among the safest vehicles on American roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), less than 1% of all traffic fatalities nationwide involve children on school transportation vehicles. From 2013 to 2022, 111 occupants were killed in school transportation vehicles, including 50 drivers and 61 passengers. These relatively low numbers highlight the effectiveness of safety measures implemented in school bus design and operation.

School buses are designed with numerous safety features, including flashing lights, cross-view mirrors, and stop-sign arms. Large school buses utilize “compartmentalization” for crash protection, with closely spaced seats featuring energy-absorbing seat backs. Small school buses require seat belts for enhanced safety. The NHTSA sets rigorous safety standards for school buses and provides resources for schools and communities to improve school bus safety, ensuring the millions of children who ride school buses each day arrive safely at their destinations.