West Palm Beach, FL (May 11, 2026) – A crash involving a Palm Tran bus and a pickup truck left seven people injured on Monday morning, May 11, in Palm Beach County. The collision occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m. at the intersection of Forest Hill Boulevard and Stribling Way.
According to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, the crash involved a pickup truck striking a Palm Tran bus. Six people on the bus and one person in the truck were injured in the impact. Five of the injured individuals were transported to a hospital for further treatment.
Officials have not released information on the severity of the injuries or the identities of those involved. The circumstances leading up to the crash have also not yet been made public.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office has taken over the investigation as crews worked to clear the intersection and assist those affected.
Our thoughts are with those injured as they recover.
Why Bus Collisions Can Result in Multiple Injuries
Crashes involving public transit buses often lead to multiple injuries due to the number of passengers involved and the size difference between vehicles. Even when buses are designed for passenger safety, sudden impacts can cause riders to be thrown forward or sideways, especially if they are standing or not fully braced.
Intersections like Forest Hill Blvd and Stribling Way can be high-risk areas due to turning traffic, signal timing, and multiple lanes of movement. When a smaller vehicle, such as a pickup truck, collides with a bus, the force of impact can affect several occupants at once.
Emergency responders typically triage multiple patients on scene, prioritizing those with the most serious injuries before transport to nearby hospitals. Investigators often review traffic signals, vehicle speed, and right-of-way conditions to determine how the crash occurred.
