Fresno, CA – Six people were sent to the hospital after a driver ran a red light and caused a multi-vehicle collision involving a FAX bus Wednesday morning in Fresno, as per a local news source (https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/…/fresno-bus…/….).

The pileup was reported around 10:15 a.m., January 7, at Shields Avenue and First Street.

Authorities said the bus was traveling northbound on First Street, approaching Shields Avenue.

At the same time, a car heading west on Shields Avenue ran the red light and hit the bus. The car then struck another vehicle at the intersection.

Four people on the bus and the drivers of the other two cars were transported to the hospital with unspecified injuries.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Traffic collisions remain a significant concern in Fresno, California, with recent data highlighting persistent risks on urban streets and highways. In 2024, the city recorded at least 53 fatalities from traffic accidents, while Fresno County saw higher totals, including 123 deaths on Highway 99 alone involving serious injuries and fatalities. California’s Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) reported 1,647 injury-involved collisions in Fresno city limits that year, averaging over 1,500 annually in recent years. Fresno experiences approximately 7-8 police-reported crashes per day, with injury collisions far outnumbering fatalities. Intersections like Friant Road and Shepherd Avenue, often called “Friant Roulette,” stand out as particularly dangerous, recording dozens of crashes from 2020-2024 due to confusing signals and high speeds. Pedestrians and vulnerable road users face elevated risks, with many incidents involving impaired or distracted driving. Although statewide fatalities declined slightly in recent years, Fresno’s rates remain above average compared to other California cities, underscoring the need for continued safety campaigns and cautious driving.