There are hundreds of traffic incidents each year due to driver inattention, speeding and failure to yield the right of way, officials said in a news release. In 2022, the state saw:
- 746 traffic crashes in school zones, resulting in 23 serious injuries
- 2,305 crashes involving school buses, resulting in 51 serious injuries and seven deaths
- Be prepared for potential traffic pattern changes around schools.
- Pay attention while behind the wheel.
- Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
- Drop off and pick up students in the school’s designated area.
- Obey school zone speed limit signs.
- Maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and school buses.
- Watch out for children getting on and off buses.
- Stop for flashing lights or stop signs on school buses no matter what direction you’re headed.
- Children walking or biking to school should follow all traffic rules, signs and signals.
- If walkers and bikers don’t have access to sidewalks, they should travel on the left side of the street, facing traffic.
