Bus Accident Infographic Statistics
Downloadable PDF of Bus Accident Infographic Facts: Bus Crashes In 2015: 295 deaths, 49 of which were bus occupants 24,000 people injured 62% of bus fatalities were from front-end impacts 2005 – 2015 Fatal Bus accidents: 41% were school buses 3% were transit buses 13% were intercity buses 2006 – 2015 1,313 people killed in school bus crashes 301 were school-age children: 33% were 5-7 years old, 34% were 8-13 years old -In, 2015, Common reasons for bus accidents:
- Driver Fatigue
- Driver Incompetence
- Aggressive Driver
- Poor Bus Maintenance
Safety tips:
- Boarding the Bus
- Avoid behaviors that can lead to distraction
- Stand back and away from the curb
- Stay at the bus stop and away from private property, alleys or the street itself
- If you have a child, hold their hand as the bus approaches
- Line up away from the road or street when a bus arrives
- Do not chase a moving bus once it has left the bus stop
- Approach the bus when it has come to a complete stop and the door is opened
- When boarding, use the handrails
- On the bus
- Buckle up if seat belts are available
- Do not distract the driver (i.e. loud music, loud talking, etc.)
- If you have a seat, stay in it.
- If you must stand, use handrails or approved safety devices
- Do not put any body part (hands, arms, head, etc.) out the window
- Keep aisles clear
- Before reaching your stop, gather up all belongings
- Only get up from your seat when the bus comes to a complete stop
- Getting off the bus
- When exiting, use the handrails
- Only cross in front of a bus at a traffic stop and make sure the driver sees you
- When crossing in front of a bus, keep a lookout for sudden changes in traffic
- Do not get near the wheels of a bus at any time
Sources:
https://injurylawyer.com/bus-accident-lawyer/ https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/docs/safety/data-and-statistics/Large-Truck-and-Bus-Crash-Facts-2015.pdf https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/812366 https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/812384 http://www.nsc.org/learn/safety-knowledge/Pages/news-and-resources-school-bus-safety-rules.aspx https://www.metrotransit.org/bus-safety 
