Fourteen Dead—And Still No One Held Accountable

A man, 61, hit on E 135 St in the Bronx. He suffered a head injury. He was incoherent, in pain. The crash left him hurt. The police report lists no driver errors. The vehicle type is unspecified.

A 61-year-old man walking on E 135 St at St Anns Ave in the Bronx was struck and injured. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and was described as incoherent, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or list any contributing factors or driver errors. No information is given about the pedestrian's actions or location at the time of the crash. The vehicle is only described as 'unspecified.' The police report provides no further details about the circumstances leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and a moped collided on 3rd Avenue near Brook Avenue. The moped driver, seventeen, took a blow to the face. Unsafe speed and other vehicular factors fueled the crash. Metal bent. Flesh tore. The street stayed hard.

A crash involving a sedan and a moped unfolded on 3rd Avenue at Brook Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the moped driver, a seventeen-year-old male, suffered facial injuries and abrasions. The sedan carried two men, ages thirty-two and twenty-five, who were not reported injured. The moped driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan's right side doors and the moped's front end took the impact. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as factors. The data points to driver error—unsafe speed—at the heart of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on East 156th Street in the Bronx. One driver, distracted and inexperienced, struck a parked vehicle. A woman suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Metal crumpled. The street echoed with the cost of inattention.

Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided at 410 E 156th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, one SUV was traveling east when it struck a parked SUV. A 35-year-old woman, driving the moving vehicle, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and reported whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The parked SUV was occupied by another woman, whose injuries were unspecified. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck and sedan collided on Cypress Avenue at East 133rd Street. Three people suffered injuries. Police cited driver inattention for both vehicles. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the cost of distraction.

A crash involving a box truck and a sedan occurred at Cypress Avenue and East 133rd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. Three occupants—two passengers and one driver—sustained injuries to their entire bodies. All injured parties were conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes internal injuries for those hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented by the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817890, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two taxis crashed at Lincoln Avenue and East 135th Street. Both drivers were distracted. A 26-year-old woman in the back seat was hurt. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.

Two taxis collided late at night at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and East 135th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The impact left a 26-year-old female passenger injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Four other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash underscores the risk posed by driver distraction, with no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The force of the collision was enough to injure a young passenger, while the city streets remained unforgiving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old cyclist was struck and injured by an SUV on 3rd Avenue at East 146th Street. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The teen was ejected and suffered arm abrasions. The SUV driver was unhurt. The street stayed dangerous.

A crash on 3rd Avenue at East 146th Street in the Bronx left a 16-year-old bicyclist injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions to the arm after a collision with a GMC SUV. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes remain the driver’s inattention and lack of experience. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816745, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep SUV crashed into parked vehicles on Wales Avenue in the Bronx. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. One man suffered a head injury. Others were shaken. Metal twisted. The street bore the scars. The system failed to stop the danger.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling north on Wales Avenue struck several parked SUVs. The crash involved five occupants, including a 33-year-old man who sustained a head injury and was listed as conscious at the scene. Four others, including an infant, reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the center and front ends of multiple vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the persistent threat posed by impaired and reckless driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped crashed on Willis Avenue in the Bronx. Defective pavement sent the driver flying. He landed hard, arm torn, helmet on. Another occupant was hurt. The street scarred both men. The city’s roads failed them.

A moped crash on Willis Avenue near East 142nd Street in the Bronx left two men injured. According to the police report, the moped was traveling north when it struck defective pavement, causing the driver to be ejected. The driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his arm and was in shock. He was wearing a helmet. Another occupant, also 28, sustained unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles were involved. The crash highlights the danger posed by poor road conditions to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Grand Concourse. Three children and two adults suffered whiplash and shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The street stayed loud. The system failed to protect its most vulnerable.

A crash involving a station wagon and a pick-up truck on Grand Concourse at East 144th Street in the Bronx left five people injured, including three children and two adults. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The injured included a 6-year-old boy, a 9-year-old girl, a 29-year-old woman, and a 50-year-old man, all suffering whiplash and shock. The vehicles collided as the pick-up truck made a left turn and the SUV traveled straight. The report lists no other contributing factors. The data shows a clear pattern: driver distraction led to pain and fear for passengers, especially children, in a city where streets remain dangerous.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit an 85-year-old woman crossing E 161 St at St Anns Ave. She suffered leg injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s right front bumper struck her. The driver and a child passenger were not hurt.

An 85-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed E 161 St at St Anns Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the sedan, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver, a 62-year-old man, and a child passenger were not injured. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report does not mention any other contributing factors from the pedestrian. The vehicle sustained no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV slammed into an e-scooter at Westchester Avenue. Three men hurt. Head, back, and leg injuries. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. Metal and bodies collided. The street bore the scars. Another day, another wound in the Bronx.

A crash at 654 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx left three men injured. According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south struck a northbound e-scooter. The SUV's right front bumper took the hit. The SUV driver, 32, and his front passenger, 27, suffered head and back injuries. The e-scooter rider, 23, was hurt in the leg. Police cite 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report lists no other driver errors. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression meets speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man lay bleeding on E 149th Street. A westbound vehicle hit him. His head was torn open. He was not at an intersection. No one else was hurt. The street ran straight. The man did not stand a chance.

A 37-year-old man was hit by a westbound vehicle on E 149th Street near Brook Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A man, 37, lay unconscious in the road, his head torn open. A westbound vehicle kept straight. No one else was hurt. He was not at an intersection. He did not stand a chance.' The man suffered severe head injuries and was found unconscious. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The police narrative gives no details about the vehicle or driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809488, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man was attacked in Mott Haven. The beating followed a road rage incident. Police search for suspects. The street became a scene of sudden violence. Another day, another danger for New York’s vulnerable.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a man was beaten during an apparent road rage incident in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. The NYPD is searching for suspects after 'a man was beaten in what police are calling an apparent road rage attack.' The article highlights the eruption of violence linked to driver aggression, turning a city street into a crime scene. No details on the victim’s actions or condition were provided. The incident underscores the risks faced by people on New York streets and points to the ongoing threat posed by unchecked driver behavior. No charges or arrests have been made at this time.

• Man Beaten In Bronx Road Rage, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-28

Morning crash on Westchester Avenue left a young motorscooter driver injured and ejected. The SUV showed no damage, but the scooter was demolished. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. Blood on the pavement marked the spot near Tinton Avenue.

According to the police report, an SUV and a motorscooter collided on Westchester Avenue near Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. The 18-year-old male motorscooter driver was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The SUV sustained no damage, while the motorscooter was demolished. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The crash highlights the severe risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to maintain safe following distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screamed on Bruckner Expressway as three vehicles collided. A 67-year-old pickup driver suffered an abrasion to his upper arm. Sirens echoed as traffic snarled. The battered vehicles bore fresh scars, their drivers shaken but alive.

Three vehicles—two sedans and a pickup truck—collided on Bruckner Expressway. According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pickup driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his upper arm. The crash involved a RAM pickup (struck at the right side doors), a Volkswagen sedan (front end damage), and a Toyota sedan (rear end damage). All drivers were licensed and traveling south. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor. The incident left one person injured and all vehicles damaged, underscoring the persistent danger on New York City highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air filled with the crunch of metal as a sedan struck the back of an SUV on Westchester Avenue. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck pain and whiplash. Emergency lights reflected off battered bumpers and broken glass.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 644 Westchester Ave in the Bronx when a sedan rear-ended a station wagon/SUV. The SUV was traveling north and was struck in the center back end by the sedan, which sustained front-end damage. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured and reported neck pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted in the data. The incident highlights the consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808831, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screamed at 329 E 149 St as two vehicles collided. Three rear-seat passengers—a 7-year-old boy, a 15-year-old boy, and a 71-year-old woman—suffered neck injuries. All remained conscious, shaken and hurt, as emergency crews arrived.

According to the police report, a taxi and an SUV collided at 329 E 149 St in the Bronx. The crash left three rear-seat passengers injured: a 7-year-old boy, a 15-year-old boy, and a 71-year-old woman. All three sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both vehicles, providing no details on specific driver actions that led to the crash. The injured were not ejected from the vehicles. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The incident highlights the vulnerability of passengers in rear seats during collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807609, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Evening traffic on the Major Deegan Expressway broke with a jolt. Two sedans collided, metal crunching, glass scattering. A 35-year-old driver gripped his back, conscious but shaken, pain radiating after the impact. Sirens echoed off the concrete.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway collided. The front of one sedan struck the back of the other, resulting in injury to a 35-year-old male driver, who suffered back pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, providing no further detail on the cause. The impact damaged the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the following vehicle. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807233, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on E 138 Street at Gerard Avenue. A sedan’s left side doors crumpled. A 62-year-old driver, conscious but hurt, clutched her neck in pain. Sirens echoed as responders arrived. The Bronx morning was shattered by the force of impact.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at the intersection of E 138 Street and Gerard Avenue in the Bronx involving a chassis cab and a sedan. The collision left a 62-year-old woman, driving the sedan, injured with neck pain described as whiplash. Both vehicles were making left turns when the incident happened. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were cited. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage, which directly led to the injury of the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A four-year-old girl crossing E 147 St at St Anns Ave was struck by a northbound cyclist. The impact fractured her lower leg. She remained conscious, crying out as emergency crews arrived. Afternoon traffic pressed on, the street echoing with sirens.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling north on E 147 St at St Anns Ave struck a four-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The child suffered a fractured lower leg and was reported conscious at the scene. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the consequences of inattention on city streets, especially when vulnerable pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14