Recent severe crashes

1. Distracted driver turns, breaks pedestrian’s arm 2026-03-09T18:30:00+00:00
   MAJOR DEEGAN EXPRESSWAY
   A driver making a right turn near the Major Deegan hit a 40-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded outside-car distraction.
   According to the police report, a 59-year-old driver in a Toyota SUV was making a right turn near the Major Deegan Expressway at Macombs Dam Bridge and hit a 40-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. Police recorded outside-car distraction. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, or hand.
2. Driver turning left hits Bronx pedestrian 2026-02-21T14:00:00+00:00
   TOWNSEND AVE
   A 63-year-old driver making a left turn hit a 59-year-old man on Townsend Avenue near E 176th Street. The pedestrian was injured in his knee, lower leg, or foot.
   According to the police report, a 63-year-old driver in a sedan was making a left turn on Townsend Avenue at E 176th Street in the Bronx around 2 p.m. Saturday and hit a 59-year-old pedestrian. The pedestrian was conscious and reported an internal complaint, with injuries recorded to the knee, lower leg, or foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Driver lost consciousness, hit parked SUVs 2026-02-02T12:49:00+00:00
   E 164 ST
   A driver blacked out and hit two parked SUVs on Findlay Ave at E. 164 St. The driver, 25, was reported injured with a head injury.
   According to the police report, a 25-year-old driver in a 2004 Lexus SUV was going straight on Findlay Ave at E. 164 St in the Bronx when police recorded “Lost Consciousness” and the driver hit two parked SUVs. The driver was listed as injured, with a head injury and an incoherent emotional status. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Distracted driver triggers Deegan connector smash 2026-01-28T13:30:00+00:00
   MAJOR DEEGAN EXPRESSWAY SR
   A driver’s inattention on the Major Deegan connector road left a 42-year-old passenger injured, with a concussion and knee/leg pain. Two drivers and another passenger were also in the vehicles.
   According to the police report, two drivers going straight north collided on the connector road to the Major Deegan Expressway northbound in the Bronx. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. A 42-year-old male passenger was injured and reported a concussion with injuries to his knee/lower leg/foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Driver Blows Light, Crushes Bronx Motorist 2026-01-17T20:18:00+00:00
   E 164 ST
   On E 164th and Sheridan, a 58-year-old driver ran a traffic control and hit another car head‑on. Both drivers were hurt; one suffered crush injuries to the abdomen and pelvis in the Saturday night crash.
   According to the police report, a 58-year-old driver going straight on East 164th Street in the Bronx disregarded a traffic control and hit another sedan at Sheridan Avenue on a Saturday evening. Police recorded traffic control disregarded for both injured drivers. A 58-year-old man reported crush injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, and a 42-year-old woman reported a head contusion. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.