The collision occurred just before 6:30 p.m. January 15, as the AC Transit bus was traveling northbound in the center bus-only lane.
Oakland, CA — Nine people were hospitalized Thursday evening following an AC Transit bus crash near International Boulevard and 80th Avenue, authorities reported.
The collision occurred just before 6:30 p.m. January 15 as the AC Transit bus was traveling northbound in the center bus-only lane.
A preliminary investigation determined that a Honda sedan traveling in the adjacent lane attempted an abrupt U-turn directly into the path of the bus, resulting in the crash.
Eight passengers aboard the bus and the driver of the Honda were transported from the scene by ambulance. Authorities said none of their injuries were considered severe or life-threatening.
The crash remains under investigation.
Recent car crash data for Oakland shows that traffic collisions causing injuries and deaths remain a significant concern. Between 2019 and mid-2024, there were 11,661 reported crashes in the city, resulting in 187 deaths and 15,359 injuries; about 10 % involved pedestrians and nearly 24 % involved unsafe speed as a factor. According to the 2024 Safe Oakland Streets report, there were 30 traffic fatalities in 2024, slightly lower than previous years but still high, with 19 involving pedestrians and cyclists—roughly two-thirds of the total. Statewide traffic safety rankings show that Oakland had 2,153 fatal and injury crashes in 2022 and 2,013 in 2023, indicating a modest decrease in overall serious collisions. The common causes leading to these serious and fatal collisions are; speeding, failure to yield, unsafe turns, and red-light running
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