Why Do Most School Bus Fatalities Happen Outside the Bus?

Most school bus fatalities happen outside the bus in the danger zone, where students are often hidden from view or struck by passing vehicles.

These deaths are usually preventable with proper visibility tools and better driver awareness.

It’s a tragic truth: the biggest threat isn’t inside the bus — it’s in the 10-foot radius around it. Systems like Gardian Angel are designed to light up that zone and help protect students before it’s too late.

➡ Light the zone, save lives