Van Collides With Omaha School Bus
A white van crashed into an Omaha Public Schools bus in South Omaha on Tuesday morning, with one person taken to a hospital.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Accidents
A white van collided with an Omaha Public Schools bus in South Omaha on Tuesday morning, around 7:30 a.m., in front of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church near 36th and X Streets. One person was transported to Nebraska Medical Center with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.
Why it matters
The crash involved a school bus, raising questions for families and the district about the safety of student transportation in the area. Officials have not yet said whether the injured person was a student or an adult.
One person was transported to Nebraska Medical Center with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. Both the white van and the school bus were towed from the scene, and the Omaha Public Schools district is gathering more information.
The players
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha Public Schools is the public school district serving the city of Omaha, Nebraska, and it operates the school bus involved in the crash.
Nebraska Medical Center
Nebraska Medical Center is a major academic hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, and it received the injured person transported from the scene.
The details
A white van collided with an Omaha Public Schools bus in front of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church near 36th and X Streets. Both vehicles were towed from the scene after the crash.
Timeline
Tuesday, about 7:30 a.m.: van and school bus collide near 36th and X Streets in South Omaha.
Seasonal Patterns
The collision happened during the morning school commute, when Omaha's school bus traffic is heaviest. It is one incident among the many school bus crashes that Nebraska's traffic rules on right-of-way around buses are designed to prevent.
Drivers near 36th and X Streets in South Omaha may see road closures and towing activity while the scene is cleared. Parents and families who rely on Omaha Public Schools bus service should watch for district updates on the crash.
The takeaway
Drivers should give school buses extra space and watch for children at busy morning intersections. Parents can check Omaha Public Schools channels for updates as the district gathers more information.
Further reading
Explore more local reporting in the Accidents section for context on similar Omaha crashes.
