6 special-needs students suffer minor injuries in bus crash

The Atlantic County (N.J.) Special Services School District elementary school students, three of whom are in wheelchairs, and two adults, are taken to the hospital after a collision between their school bus and a truck last month. The driver of the truck stopped at an intersection but proceeded through it without making sure it was clear when the truck was struck by the school bus.

Staff Writer・Editorial

Read Staff's Posts

August 4, 2014

1 min to read

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Press of Atlantic City reports that six Atlantic County Special Services School District elementary school students and two adults were taken to the hospital after a collision involving their school bus and a truck last month. Three of the students were in wheelchairs.

Everyone involved in the accident appeared to have suffered only minor injuries, Chuck Uhl, chief of the Galloway Township EMS, told the newspaper.

Police told Press of Atlantic City that Christopher Gillis, who was driving a 2000 Isuzu box truck, stopped at an intersection but proceeded through it without making sure it was clear. His truck was struck by the school bus, driven by Christina Lindwall. Gillis was issued a summons for careless driving, police told the newspaper.

To read the full story, click here.

Topics:New Jersey Special Needs Transportation

More Special Needs Transportation

Students walking away from a school bus with a driver in the background, representing efforts to improve student behavior support and safety in school transportation programs.

Special Needs Transportation•by News/Media Release•March 20, 2026

First Student Boosts Student Support in Wichita & Texas

First Student and Wichita Public Schools are using behavioral support strategies to improve student ride experiences, while a separate initiative expands access to after-school programs through a bus donation.

7 Key Criteria for Choosing a School Bus Fleet Technology Partner

Selecting a fleet technology partner can be complex, especially with evolving operational demands and limited resources. This white paper outlines seven key criteria to help school transportation leaders evaluate options and align technology with their needs. It offers a practical framework to support more informed decision-making.

Infographic showing a yellow school bus with a wheelchair lift and charts highlighting 2026 special-needs transportation statistics, including ridership changes and driver pay comparisons.

2026 Special-Needs Transportation Survey

What’s changing in special-needs transportation? This year, student transportation operators report a rising need, easing driver shortages, growing tech adoption, and evolving challenges. Sponsored by AMF Bruns of America.

Sponsored•by Amanda Huggett•February 13, 2026

The Lived-Experience Gap in Mobility Tech: An Expert Take on Safe Student Transportation

Brianna Pauwee, a product application specialist at AMF Bruns of America and a wheelchair user, drops in to The Route to share practical securement and training insights, plus the story behind the new “Beyond Mobility” podcast. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus.