SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Missouri Highway Patrol released statistics regarding school bus crashes.

In 2024, a total of 843 crashes involving school buses were reported. In addition, 345 people were injured in those crashes, and the state saw seven people killed in traffic crashes involving school buses.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers that schools are back in session to pay attention when driving near school buses.

“It’s very important, the biggest part of our trip is usually getting kids to and from school safely,” says Tony Huff, the Transportation Director of the Licking School District.

For the students, there are rules on the bus.

“It’s not about keeping them from doing something; it is to keep them safe,” said Huff.

And the rules are simple.

“They have an

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