Cleveland ISD School Bus Overturns on FM 1010 — Second Incident This Week

Date of incident: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Location: FM 1010, Liberty County, Texas (near Loop 105 and Plum Grove Road)

Time: Approximately 8:20 a.m. — en route to an elementary campus in

What Happened

On the morning of Wednesday, August 13, a Cleveland ISD school bus carrying elementary students skidded off FM 1010 and flipped onto its side, marking the second such crash in the district in just three days. The bus came to rest near Plum Grove Road after the rollover occurred.

Authorities evacuated all students and the driver quickly and safely. While the district’s initial statement indicated no major injuries, that detail was later removed.

Student Evaluations & Hospital Response

• 58 students were safely evacuated and transported to HCA Kingwood Hospital for medical evaluation as a precaution—this was done using Atascocita Fire Department’s Ambulance Bus, capable of accommodating up to 20 lying patients. 
• Emergency personnel from multiple agencies, including the Cleveland ISD transportation team, law enforcement, and medical staff, were on scene, praised for their swift and coordinated response. 

Earlier Incident: Monday, August 11, 2025

Just two days earlier, another Cleveland ISD bus carrying students from Cleveland High School and Cleveland Ninth Grade Center flipped on the same road, FM 1010, ending up on its side in a roadside ditch.

• That Monday crash involved 59 students, of whom 36 sustained minor injuries (like bumps and bruises) and were taken to Kingwood Medical Center and Cleveland Medical Center for precautionary treatment. 
• All students were promptly evacuated, and parents were contacted via SMART Tag alerts. 
• The incident is under investigation by Cleveland ISD Police, the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, and the Texas Department of Public Safety. 

Community Update & Safety Context

This second rollover underscores growing concerns over school bus safety in the area. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently urged drivers—especially near school buses—to remain alert, obey school zone regulations, avoid distractions, and stop for buses flashing red lights.