An NJ Transit bus collided with a passenger vehicle before crashing into the front yard of a residential property on Rockwood Place in Englewood on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
The incident occurred along Rockwood Place, a residential corridor in central Englewood. According to initial reports and video footage captured at the scene, the transit vehicle struck an automobile before veering off the roadway, striking secondary barriers, and coming to a halt on the front lawn immediately adjacent to the residence.
First responders, including Englewood Police Department officers and local emergency medical services, arrived at the location to secure the scene and evaluate those involved. Local municipal crews and building officials performed preliminary inspections of the home's exterior to assess structural stability while traffic along Rockwood Place was momentarily rerouted.
The accident brings renewed attention to local traffic dynamics and transit operations within residential neighborhoods across Bergen County. Municipal officials and transit authorities are reviewing the incident to determine the contributing factors surrounding the crash.