Driver Dies After Crashing Into City Bus in West Phoenix

No one on the bus was injured, but the driver was killed in the collision near 30th Avenue and Van Buren Street.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 5:35pm

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A driver died after his car crashed into the back of a city bus in west Phoenix on Saturday night. The incident occurred just before 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of 30th Avenue and Van Buren Street. The driver was taken to a hospital in critical condition but later died. No one on the bus was injured.

Why it matters

The stretch of Van Buren around 30th Avenue has been identified as a high-injury, high-speed corridor in need of safety improvements by city planners and health officials. This fatal crash highlights the ongoing traffic safety concerns along this corridor.

The details

Investigators believe the male driver was traveling eastbound on Van Buren when he lost control of his car and rear-ended the city bus. Police are still investigating the possible causes and contributing factors to the crash. The driver's identity has not been released as the investigation continues.

  • The incident occurred just before 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Phoenix Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the fatal crash.

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What’s next

Police are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact the department as the investigation remains ongoing.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for continued safety improvements along the high-injury Van Buren corridor in west Phoenix, including measures like crosswalk upgrades, traffic signals, and other traffic-calming features to protect both drivers and pedestrians.