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Central Texas school bus and school zone crashes increase; TxDOT warns drivers as school year starts — Photo: KWTX-TV News 10

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Central Texas school bus and school zone crashes increase; TxDOT warns drivers as school year starts

Texas Department of Transportation reports increased school bus crashes and school zone accidents across the state in 2025 as the school year begins, prompting warnings from law enforcement and district officials about driver behavior near campuses.

By By Jessica Rajkumar·4 hr ago

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - As students across Texas return to school, state data shows school bus crashes and school zone accidents increased in 2025, raising concerns among local law enforcement and district officials about driver behavior near campuses.

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were 2,358 school bus crashes across the state in 2025.

Seven people were killed and 85 were seriously injured.

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Central Texas school bus and school zone crashes increase; TxDOT warns drivers as school year starts — Texas Breaking News