FLORIDA, USA — Nearly 2,000 crashes in Florida involved a school bus so far in 2025, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, some involving injury or even death. These crashes may have been prevented if drivers stuck to the rules of the road.
In Northeast Florida, Duval County has the highest number of reported crashes involving a bus so far in 2025, with 148 according to FLHSMV. The concern over pedestrian safety for students even prompted a town hall with Jacksonville city leaders and parents.
If you’re asking, ‘can I pass a stopped school bus on the roadway?’ The quick answer is yes, but only in certain situations…