An out-of-service NJ Transit bus crashed into a guardrail along a narrow section of Glenwood Road near the train tracks in Ridgewood on Friday afternoon, October 16, 2026, prompting a response from local authorities.
The collision occurred around 3:35 p.m. while the bus was en route to Rochelle Park to begin service on the 164 line. According to a spokesperson for NJ Transit, the vehicle carried no passengers at the time, and no injuries were reported.
Positioned close to the track right-of-way along Glenwood Road following the impact, the vehicle drew immediate attention due to its proximity to active rail lines. NJ Transit confirmed that operations along the Main-Bergen County Line and Port Jervis Line experienced minimal impact, with commuter trains maintaining schedules or returning to regular operation shortly after the incident. Ridgewood police are conducting the investigation into the cause of the accident.