8 Injured in Queens MTA Bus Accident

Bus crashed into light pole and ticket machine after driver misjudged curb

Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:35am

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An estimated eight people were injured in a Queens MTA bus accident by the intersection of 57th Road and Main Street. The bus driver reportedly misjudged the distance to the curb, causing the bus to jump the curb and crash into a light pole and ticket machine. Paramedics were called to the scene and transported the injured to local hospitals.

Why it matters

MTA bus accidents in New York City are unfortunately common, with over 2,500 people injured in such incidents from 2015-2018. These types of accidents can lead to serious injuries for passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists, raising concerns about bus driver training, road infrastructure, and liability in these incidents.

The details

According to officials, the collision occurred on Friday when a Q-20 bus was heading down the road and the driver misjudged how close the curb was. The bus jumped the curb and crashed into a light pole and ticket machine, causing significant damage. Eight people were injured in the accident and transported to local hospitals for treatment.

  • The collision occurred on Friday, March 27, 2026.

The players

MTA

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which operates the public transportation system in the New York City metropolitan area, including buses.

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What they’re saying

“At least 2,520 people — or 2.7 per day — were injured [from 2015 – 2018], according to the MTA. At least 14 people died, including a 25-year-old skateboarder, a 62-year-old pedestrian, a 60-year-old motorist and a 70-year-old with a walker who was mutilated by a hit-and-run bus.”

— New York Post

What’s next

It remains unclear if the bus driver involved will receive any citations from the incident. The NYPD is continuing to investigate the cause of the accident.

The takeaway

This accident highlights the ongoing safety concerns around MTA bus operations in New York City, where hundreds of people are injured each year in these types of incidents. Improving bus driver training, road infrastructure, and safety protocols could help prevent future accidents and protect both passengers and the public.