A Monday evening in Greenpoint turned chaotic when a car slammed into a school bus at Nassau and Morgan Avenues, with surveillance video showing the vehicle backing up and striking the bus more than once. The violent impact left mangled car parts and deep gashes along the intersection. Police say the driver suffered injuries to both legs and was taken to a nearby hospital, and authorities confirmed there were no children on board at the time. Neighbors described the scene as shocking and said it highlights long-running safety concerns on the block.
Surveillance footage shows a car speeding down the street, slamming into the bus, then backing up to ram it again, according to News 12 New York. Witness Danielle Barkoski told the outlet, "I heard a crash, then screeching tires," and said the car's hood was torn apart as it continued to hit the bus. Police sources told News 12 the vehicle was a black Mercedes and that the injured driver was taken to Woodhull Medical Center for treatment.
Neighbors Share Video And Firsthand Accounts
Residents quickly took to a Greenpoint subreddit to share video and first-hand accounts, with one user writing, "Just saw an insane car slamming into a school bus + a few other cars multiple times," and reiterating that no kids were on board, on Reddit. Commenters urged anyone with clearer footage to turn it over to police, and a thread participant identifying themself as a bus company manager said the bus driver was dealing with back and leg pain but was expected to recover. The online discussion echoed long-standing neighborhood complaints about drivers speeding along Nassau Avenue.
Intersection Has A Long Crash Record
Locals pointed to the crash as another example of what they say is a dangerous corner at Nassau and Morgan. A review by News 12 New York of city data found 123 crashes at the intersection this year, including five that proved deadly. Those numbers come as NYC DOT has been rolling out pedestrian and bike improvements nearby, but residents say the redesigns and enforcement still have not curbed reckless driving on the block. Neighbors are calling for tougher enforcement and additional design fixes to keep another collision like this from happening again.
Police Seek Tips
Authorities say they are searching for the driver and are asking anyone with video or information about the crash to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers or call 800-577-TIPS. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the city's online form at NYPD Crime Stoppers. Neighbors say they hope the footage now circulating online will help investigators track down the vehicle and send a message that dangerous driving on the avenue will not be ignored.
