Waiting for the Bus About 23.5 million students ride school buses daily. Although it is one of the safest ways to travel to and from school, injuries do occur. An estimated 6,000 children were injured in school bus-related incidents. More than half of the children killed were pedestrians.
Many injuries occur when children are boarding or exiting the bus.
A child's behavior at the bus stop is a very important aspect of school bus safety. Arrive at the stop at least five minutes before the bus arrives. Stay out of the street and avoid horseplay. Use the handrail to avoid falls. Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before exiting.