A recent bus accident in Broward County sent six people to area hospitals, highlighting the potential for serious injuries when passenger vehicles collide with public transportation. The Miami Bus Accident Lawyer team at the Perazzo Law Firm represents motorists, passengers, pedestrians, and other victims injured in bus and public transit accidents throughout South Florida.
According to local news reports, the collision occurred near North State Road 7 and West Oakland Park Boulevard in Lauderdale Lakes. Authorities said a car rear-ended a bus, resulting in six people being transported to nearby hospitals. None of the reported injuries were considered life-threatening. The bus sustained minor damage, while the passenger vehicle was towed from the scene. Investigators had not immediately determined what caused the crash.
Bus Accident Statistics
Bus crashes occur throughout the United States and can injure passengers as well as occupants of smaller vehicles. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data recorded 15,526 fatal and non-fatal crashes involving buses in 2024, with 14,438 reported injuries and 215 fatal crashes.
NHTSA’s 2024 fatal-crash data identified 217 buses involved in fatal crashes nationwide. About 61% had a collision with another motor vehicle listed as the most harmful event.
Major Bus Operators in South Florida
Millions of residents and visitors depend on buses throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Major public and intercity operators include:
- Miami-Dade Transit Metrobus, which operates an extensive network throughout Miami-Dade County.
- Broward County Transit (BCT), operating fixed-route, express, community shuttle, and paratransit services throughout Broward County.
- Palm Tran, serving communities throughout Palm Beach County with more than 29 fixed routes and thousands of bus stops.
- Greyhound and FlixBus, providing intercity transportation from locations including Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
- RedCoach, providing intercity bus service between Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and other Florida destinations.
What Should You Do After a Bus Accident?
Whether you were riding the bus or driving another vehicle, report the accident, seek medical attention, photograph the vehicles and scene when possible, obtain witness information, and preserve your ticket, receipt, transit information, or insurance documents.
Passengers should identify the bus operator, route, bus number, and approximate location of the crash. Motorists should obtain the bus driver’s and transit agency’s information and avoid assuming responsibility before the accident has been investigated.
A Miami Bus Accident Lawyer can review surveillance footage, onboard bus cameras, police reports, witness statements, vehicle damage, insurance coverage, and other evidence to determine potential liability.
Contact a Personal Injury Accident Lawyer in Miami
If you were injured as a bus passenger or in a vehicle involved in a bus collision, contact the Perazzo Law Firm.
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Disclaimer: This article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Liability and available compensation depend on the facts of each accident. Every case is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Incident information based on reporting by WSVN 7News