Bergen Co., NJ (April 28, 2026) – Three drivers were hurt in a six-vehicle crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Ridgefield on Tuesday, April 28. Emergency units responded to the scene at approximately 9:07 a.m. at milepost 117.1 on the northbound turnpike.
The crash involved six vehicles: a Motor Coach Industries bus, a Nissan van, a Kia passenger car, a Honda SUV, a Chevrolet passenger car, and a Mercedes-Benz van. The drivers of the Nissan, the Kia, and the Honda all suffered minor injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital. No other injuries were reported at the scene.
The cause of the crash has not been released, but the incident remains under investigation, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
Our thoughts are with those injured as they receive medical care and recover.
What Typically Happens After a Multi-Vehicle Crash on the New Jersey Turnpike?
Multi-vehicle crashes on busy highways like the New Jersey Turnpike can involve a wide range of vehicle types, from passenger cars to commercial buses and vans. When six or more vehicles collide, sorting out the sequence of events takes time, and the process of gathering facts can extend well beyond the day of the crash. Each driver’s account, along with physical evidence from the scene, helps piece together what happened.
Minor injuries in crashes like this are common, but they can still require medical attention and follow-up care. Even when injuries appear mild at first, some may take hours or days to fully present. That is why anyone involved in a serious crash is generally encouraged to seek medical evaluation as soon as possible.
