Evansville, IN (September 12, 2025) – A collision occurred Wednesday morning on US 41 near Morgan Avenue involving a school bus and another vehicle. The crash, reported at approximately 9:51 a.m., resulted in injuries to one individual in the vehicle. Thankfully, only one student was aboard the bus at the time of the crash, and the student was unharmed.
Emergency units, including Vanderburgh County Police, Fire, and EMS, responded quickly to the scene. The injured individual in the vehicle was treated on-site by paramedics and then transported to a nearby hospital for further medical care. The specific details of the injuries sustained by the driver or any passengers in the vehicle have not been released at this time.
Though the bus was involved in the accident, the student inside was not injured, and the bus was cleared from the scene without further incident. Traffic in the area was briefly impacted while crews worked to clear the wreckage and investigate the crash. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident.
Our thoughts are with the injured individual, and we are thankful that no one on the bus was hurt.
School Bus Safety and Vehicle Collisions in Evansville
Accidents involving school buses, while relatively rare, are always concerning, especially when children are involved. The crash near US 41 and Morgan Avenue serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for both drivers and school bus operators to be vigilant at all times. Fortunately, only one student was on board during this incident, and the child was unharmed, but incidents like these highlight the vulnerability of children during their daily commute.
In Evansville, safety initiatives continue to focus on educating both drivers and pedestrians about the importance of exercising caution when near school buses. State laws require drivers to stop when a school bus has its stop sign extended, but many accidents occur when drivers fail to observe these rules, often in the morning rush. Ensuring the safety of students as they board or disembark buses remains a priority for local authorities.
The Evansville community is reminded to slow down in school zones, watch for bus lights and signals, and be mindful of children who may be crossing the road. While the cause of this crash is under investigation, city officials hope to prevent similar incidents through continued education and safety enforcement.
