A Summary of Selected Nationwide School Bus Crash Statistics in 1989

NHTSA - Behavioral Safety Researchhttps://doi.org/10.21949/15253521991PDFTech ReportEdwards, M. L. (Mark Lee)National Center for Statistics and Analysis (U.S.). Mathematical Analysis DivisionUnited States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Research and DevelopmentUnited States. National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationUnited StatesSchool busesTraffic accidentsStatisticsDOT-HS-807-734NRD-31NTIS-PB91234351Author's abstract: Crashes involving vehicles used in the noncommercial transport of persons for either school related or private group transportation present a small, but important, portion of the nation's motor vehicle crash experience each year. However, in 1989, police-reported crashes involving vehicles used for these purposes represented less than 1% of total police-reported crashes. Further, of the 45,555 motor vehicle related fatalities occurring in 1989, only 33 involved occupants of vehicles used to provide such transportation. This report provides a detailed summary of the crash experience of these vehicles from a variety of sources. Data are provided on vehicle use, their total police-reported crash experience, and their fatal crash experience. Data are provided for the period 1977-1989.129