Six Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Who Will Stop the Killing in the Bronx?

A BMW veered on Courtlandt and 3rd. An Apollo truck hit it head-on. Metal twisted. The BMW driver, unbelted, flew from his car. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, leg torn. No one else was hurt. The night held its breath.

A crash unfolded at Courtlandt Avenue and 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a BMW swerved while changing lanes. An Apollo multi-wheeled truck, driven by an unlicensed operator, struck the BMW head-on. The BMW driver, 41, was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle, suffering severe lacerations to his leg. He remained conscious at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the unlicensed status of the Apollo truck driver and the lack of safety equipment for the BMW driver. The street was left scarred, metal twisted, and one man hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.

A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A diesel truck struck a 17-year-old boy on East 138th Street. The impact crushed his head. He died in the street. The truck kept moving. The night stayed silent. No one stopped. The city lost another child.

A 17-year-old pedestrian was killed on East 138th Street when a westbound diesel truck struck him after midnight. According to the police report, the boy was playing in the roadway when the truck hit him, causing fatal head injuries. The truck did not stop. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are cited in the data. The victim died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The truck showed no damage. The crash left a teenager dead and a city street unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan crashed into a parked box truck on Bruckner Expressway. Metal tore. Glass flew. Three men were hurt—one with deep cuts, one with a concussion, one in pain. The truck did not move. Driver inattention marked the scene.

A sedan struck a parked box truck on Bruckner Expressway. Three men were injured: a 25-year-old man suffered severe lacerations, a 41-year-old man had a concussion, and a 37-year-old man complained of pain. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into a parked box truck. Metal screamed. A 25-year-old man, strapped in, was torn by glass and steel. His body bled. He stayed awake. The truck did not move.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the sedan was moving straight ahead before impact, while the box truck was parked. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash left metal and bodies broken, with driver error at the core.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bike struck a four-year-old girl off River Avenue. Blood streamed from her face. She stayed conscious. The cyclist did not stop. The bike rolled on, leaving the child injured and alone.

A four-year-old girl was hit by a cyclist near River Avenue and East 164th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A bike struck a 4-year-old girl off the roadway. Blood poured from her face. She stayed conscious. The rider did not stop.' The child suffered severe bleeding to her face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The cyclist continued north without stopping. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The crash left a young pedestrian injured and the cyclist unaccounted for.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped tore south on Willis Avenue. A woman pedaled north. They collided head-on. She flew from her bike, her leg pouring blood. The moped rider, unlicensed, hit the street. Both hurt. Speed killed the margin for error.

A moped and a bicycle crashed head-on at Willis Avenue and East 135th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the moped sped south while a 42-year-old woman rode her bike north. Both riders were ejected. The woman suffered severe bleeding from her leg. The moped rider, a 39-year-old man, was semiconscious with facial injuries. The report states both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speeds. The moped operator was unlicensed. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted after the driver errors. Unsafe speed by both parties is listed as the primary contributing factor. No blame is placed on the injured cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked Dodge SUV was hit on Grand Concourse. Inside, a 50-year-old man died. The street was empty. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. The crash ended a life in the still dark. Metal, silence, impact. Nothing moved after.

A fatal crash occurred near 344 Grand Concourse in the Bronx. According to the police report, a parked Dodge SUV was struck. Inside, a 50-year-old man, belted in, was killed. The report states, “Inexperience and distraction drove the blow that ended him.” Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The street was empty at the time. The crash left the driver dead behind the wheel, the SUV’s left front bumper damaged, and the block silent.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on an e-bike struck a parked SUV on East 149th Street. His face hit metal. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious, torn and still. The SUV never moved. The street fell silent around him.

A 33-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with a parked SUV near 769 East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the e-bike rider hit the left rear bumper of the stationary vehicle. The rider suffered severe facial lacerations and was partially ejected from his bike but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New Jersey, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, with no specific driver errors or helmet use cited. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s owner. The impact left the cyclist bloodied and the street quiet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man lay dead in a parked Mercedes SUV on Randall Avenue. The left front was crushed. No skid marks. No other people. Heat shimmered off the hood. The street was silent. Death came in daylight.

A 29-year-old man was found lifeless inside a parked Mercedes SUV on Randall Avenue near Barretto Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the vehicle's left front quarter panel was crushed. No skid marks were present. No other individuals were involved or present at the scene. The police report states: 'A 29-year-old man found lifeless in a parked Mercedes SUV, its left front crushed. No skid marks. No other soul.' The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Yamaha motorcycle struck a turning dump truck on Willow Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, flew from the bike and burned. He died in the street. Sirens came too late. The truck’s left side bore the mark of impact.

A Yamaha motorcycle collided with the left side of a turning dump truck on Willow Avenue near East 138th Street in the Bronx. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider, who was unlicensed and wore no helmet, was ejected and killed. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The dump truck, driven by a licensed operator, was making a left turn when the motorcycle, traveling straight, struck its side. The rider suffered severe burns and died at the scene. The report notes the lack of a helmet only after citing the traffic control violation. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a KTM motorcycle crashed on East 138th Street. He hit parked cars and a turning Mercedes. He was thrown from the bike. His body struck the street. He died there. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.

A 30-year-old man riding a KTM motorcycle died on East 138th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, he struck parked cars and a Mercedes sedan making a left turn. The motorcyclist was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The crash involved multiple vehicles, but only the motorcyclist was killed. No other injuries were specified. The systemic dangers of speed and distraction on city streets remain clear in this fatal collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck an e-bike from behind on East 153rd Street. The rider flew, pads useless, face torn. Blood pooled on the pavement. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash. The cyclist lay incoherent, the street stained red.

A crash on East 153rd Street at 3rd Avenue left a 42-year-old e-bike rider injured after a GMC SUV struck him from behind. According to the police report, 'The SUV struck from behind. The e-bike rider flew, pads useless, face torn on impact. He lay on the pavement, incoherent, blood spreading across the warm Bronx street.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations and was ejected from his bike. The only safety equipment noted was pads, which proved ineffective. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash underscores the dangers faced by cyclists on city streets when drivers fail to pay attention and control their speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518564, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford van rolled backward on Timpson Place. No one was inside. It struck its own driver, tearing open his leg. Blood pooled on the Bronx asphalt. The crash left the 31-year-old man conscious but badly hurt. Cold steel, no warning.

A Ford van, left unattended near 651 Timpson Place in the Bronx, rolled backward and struck its own driver, a 31-year-old man. According to the police report, the van was empty when it began to move, and the impact caused severe lacerations to the man's lower leg. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The crash highlights the danger of vehicles left unsecured, with no mention of any error by the injured man.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496251, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15