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ROXANA, Sussex County, Del., Oct. 14, 2026 — One person was injured Tuesday evening, October 13, when a school bus and an SUV collided at Gum Road and Hudson Road in Roxana, according to radio traffic from the scene. The SUV driver was trapped and had to be extricated before being taken to a hospital.
The crash was reported around 8:05 p.m. Tuesday. Fire and rescue crews from Roxana and Selbyville responded along with medics, and the call noted entrapment involving the school bus.
The bus was reportedly not carrying students at the time of the crash, per the radio report. The extent of the SUV driver's injuries has not been released.
Delaware State Police aviation was initially requested to the scene but was called off and not used, according to the dispatch log. It is not yet known whether the bus driver or anyone else was hurt. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and no further details have been released.
We hope those who were hurt recover fully and quickly.
When School Bus Crashes Are Most Likely to Happen
School bus crashes cluster around two narrow windows every weekday: the morning run before sunrise in fall and winter, and the afternoon and early evening commute when buses share the road with drivers rushing home from work. Both windows put buses in traffic alongside vehicles moving at higher speeds, often at intersections where visibility and timing matter most.
Evening crashes, like ones that happen after dark, carry extra risk because headlights and streetlight gaps make it harder for drivers to judge a bus's size and stopping distance. Fatigue also builds through the day, for both bus drivers running long routes and commuters finishing a shift, which can slow reaction time at the exact moment a quick stop or turn is needed.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1,079 people were killed in school-transportation-related traffic crashes from 2014 through 2023. Many of those crashes involved another vehicle colliding with the bus, a pattern that points to the danger other drivers pose at intersections and during stops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do most traffic accidents happen?
A large share of crashes occur at intersections, where vehicles cross paths, turn, or stop suddenly. Rural roads and intersections without signals also see frequent serious collisions because of higher speeds and less predictable traffic patterns.
What injuries are most common in car accidents?
Common injuries include whiplash and other neck or back strain, broken bones, head injuries, and cuts from broken glass or debris. Crashes involving entrapment or rollover can also cause chest and internal injuries from the force of impact.
What are the most common causes of car accidents?
Distracted driving, speeding, failure to yield at intersections, and impaired driving are among the leading causes. Poor visibility, weather, and driver fatigue also contribute, especially during evening and early morning hours.
What to Do After a School Bus Crash in Roxana, DE
If you're involved in or witness a school bus crash, call 911 immediately and stay back unless you can safely help someone who is hurt. Let trained responders handle any extrication, since moving someone trapped in a vehicle can worsen injuries.
Even if you feel fine, don't forget to get checked by a medical professional soon after the crash. Some injuries, especially to the neck, back, or head, don't show symptoms right away. If you were a passenger, witness, or nearby driver, write down what you remember as soon as you can, including the time, location, and any vehicles involved, since those details fade quickly and matter for the official report.
