People are calling for safer streets in their community after a child was reportedly struck by a speeding school bus.
Police tell News 12 that the school bus was reportedly speeding down a neighborhood street before striking a 10-year-old girl on Tuesday evening.
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Police tell News 12 that the school bus was reportedly speeding down a neighborhood street before striking a 10-year-old girl on Tuesday evening.
The 10-year-old was hospitalized with pain and bruising. The crash intensified a long-standing concern among residents about conditions at the intersection of East 5th Street and Foster Avenue.
Neighbors describe the area as consistently hazardous, pointing to frequent speeding, limited traffic controls and heavy vehicle flow. One witness, Martin, said school buses in particular often take turns too quickly and without proper caution, arguing that drivers “never look left or right” and simply make the turn.
City safety data under Vision Zero shows 30 reported injuries at East 5th Street and Foster Avenue this year alone, reinforcing what residents say they experience daily.
Many believe the lack of traffic signals and insufficient speed control measures have created a dangerous environment where drivers frequently accelerate through intersections.
Residents like Fidel Sanchez say vehicles often pick up speed immediately after getting a green light, with some drivers reaching unsafe speeds through the corridor. He described the corner as especially “dangerous” due to how quickly traffic moves through it.
Even with a crosswalk on Foster Avenue, neighbors say crossing the intersection feels unsafe. They describe situations where vehicles block the crossing area, visibility is limited, and there are few physical or enforced measures to ensure drivers slow down.
Richard, another resident, said the intersection does not function as a proper crossing, noting the absence of stop signs, school bus loading protections and any reliable way to slow traffic. He described it as “ongoing traffic, nonstop.”
Residents say the conditions are especially alarming for children traveling through the area during school hours, when buses and regular traffic overlap in a confined space.
Community members say frustration has grown into urgency, with many now calling for immediate infrastructure changes.
Timothy, a resident, said the area needs additional traffic lights, stop signs, or calming measures such as speed bumps to reduce the risk to pedestrians.
The Department of Transportation tells News 12 that it is currently reviewing community requests for safety improvements at the intersection.
