Fourteen Dead—And Still No One Held Accountable

A sedan traveling south on Bruckner Expressway was struck in the right rear quarter panel. The 58-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No driver errors were cited.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Bruckner Expressway at 7:35 a.m. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered chest injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved a sedan traveling south that was impacted on its right rear quarter panel by another unspecified vehicle also traveling south. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision appears to be a rear-end impact with no explicit driver fault documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794880, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three men suffered neck and head injuries in a northbound collision involving a taxi and two sedans on the Major Deegan Expressway. The crash, marked by rear-end impacts, was caused by driver inattention and distraction, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a taxi and two sedans all traveling northbound. The collision involved rear-end impacts between the vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Three male occupants were injured: two drivers, aged 40, and one 21-year-old front passenger. All were conscious and sustained neck and head injuries consistent with whiplash. Each occupant was restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after a pick-up truck struck him at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The truck was making a left turn and hit the pedestrian front-center.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on E 138 St near Brook Ave in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2004 Nissan pick-up truck, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash, resulting in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver violations such as failure to yield. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the truck alone. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally at signalized intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor-trailer and multiple SUVs collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. Improper lane usage by one driver triggered the crash. Three occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed, no ejections reported. The crash left vehicles damaged and drivers injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 10:25. The collision involved a tractor-truck diesel and several SUVs traveling southbound. The primary contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by one driver, who was changing lanes when the crash happened. This driver, a 60-year-old male, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness with airbag deployment. Two other occupants, including an 84-year-old female front passenger and a 50-year-old male driver of another SUV, were also injured with back injuries and whiplash. None of the occupants were ejected. The impact points included the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the tractor-truck, indicating a side collision likely caused by the improper lane change. The report highlights driver error as the cause without attributing fault to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A KIA slammed into a Honda on Bruckner Blvd, crushing two women inside. The driver had no license. Metal and belts pressed flesh, leaving neck and back injuries. The street bore witness. Both victims remained conscious, pain etched in their bodies.

According to the police report, a KIA sedan traveling west on Bruckner Blvd near St Anns Ave struck the rear of a Honda sedan. The KIA's front end collided with the Honda's back end, crushing two women inside the KIA—one suffered neck injuries, the other back injuries. Both were conscious after the crash, described as 'crushed against the belts.' The report explicitly notes the KIA driver was unlicensed at the time of the collision. No contributing factors are specified beyond the lack of a valid license. The narrative states, 'A KIA slammed into the back of a Honda. Two women inside crushed against the belts. One’s neck, the other’s back. Both awake. The driver held no license. The street held the rest.' The focus remains on the unlicensed driver and the violent impact that left both occupants injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a Honda sedan making a left turn northbound on E 138 St. The sedan’s front passenger suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, at 21:13 on E 138 St, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling west struck a 2008 Honda sedan making a left turn north. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 32-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruising to the shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The police report explicitly identifies the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by one of the drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing with the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. The vehicle hit him head-on, causing severe leg injuries. The driver proceeded straight westbound, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 153 St and Courtlandt Ave in the Bronx around 8:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling westbound went straight ahead and struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, nor does it indicate any pedestrian fault. The driver’s actions, moving straight through the intersection and colliding with a pedestrian crossing legally, highlight systemic dangers at this location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy suffered abrasions and elbow injuries after a sport utility vehicle with a defective accelerator struck him off the roadway in the Bronx. The crash involved multiple parked SUVs and left the pedestrian conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 156 Street in the Bronx at 16:05. A 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured with abrasions and lower arm injuries after being struck by a sport utility vehicle. The report identifies a defective accelerator as the contributing factor in the crash. Multiple SUVs were involved, all initially parked or stopped, with damage noted on their left front bumpers and right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was conscious after the collision. The report highlights the vehicle driver error of operating a vehicle with a defective accelerator, which led to the collision and injury. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two female drivers collided while both making left turns on E 156 St in the Bronx. The impact struck the left front bumper of a sedan and the center front end of an SUV. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 on E 156 St near Tinton Ave in the Bronx. Both involved vehicles—a 2024 sedan and a 2018 SUV—were driven by licensed female drivers making left turns. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and remaining conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights the dangers when multiple vehicles execute left turns simultaneously, increasing the risk of side-impact crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Slippery pavement contributed to the collision, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. A northbound SUV impacted the right rear bumper of a northbound sedan. The sedan’s 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper sustained damage. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The report highlights the hazardous road conditions that led to the SUV rear-ending the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan, driven aggressively, hit him outside an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash exposed the dangers of road rage behind the wheel.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured in the Bronx when a 2025 Volvo sedan traveling north struck him outside an intersection near 524 Morris Avenue. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error as the primary cause. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The pedestrian's location was described as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway' noted, but no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the lethal consequences of aggressive driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east collided with a driver going south on E 140 St in the Bronx. The impact struck the driver’s right side doors, causing neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction was cited as the cause, leaving the driver injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on E 140 St collided with a driver heading south near Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. The point of impact was the right side doors of the driver’s vehicle. The driver, a 41-year-old female, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan’s front center end was damaged, indicating it struck the side of the other vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic, resulting in serious injury to the vulnerable occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787187, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver backing unsafely on the Major Deegan Expressway triggered a collision involving multiple SUVs and a sedan. Two occupants suffered neck and head injuries, both conscious and restrained. The crash unfolded during evening hours, spotlighting driver error and reaction to traffic conditions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:10 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The primary contributing factor was 'Backing Unsafely' by one of the SUV drivers. The collision involved three vehicles: two SUVs and one sedan, all traveling south. One SUV was slowing or stopping when impacted at its center back end. The sedan struck the center front end of that SUV, while the second SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. Two male occupants, aged 62 and 73, were injured with neck and head trauma respectively, both conscious and restrained with airbags deployed and lap belts. The 62-year-old driver’s injuries included whiplash, and his reaction was noted as a 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The report highlights driver error in backing unsafely as the key cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old woman was struck while crossing with the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. The SUV hit her on the right side doors. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 149 St and 3 Ave in the Bronx at 6:56 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east went straight ahead and struck her on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated as 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, nor were any pedestrian behaviors identified as contributing factors in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding SUV collided head-on with a moped traveling east on E 144 St in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 23-year-old man, was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed; the moped driver was not.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:04 on E 144 St near Park Ave in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2023 SUV traveling west and a 2023 moped traveling east. The SUV struck the moped at the center front end, with the contributing factor listed as Unsafe Speed. The moped driver, a 23-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity 3. He was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling at an unsafe speed, which led to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. The report highlights driver error on the part of the SUV operator as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions when an SUV merging westbound on E 149 St collided with his e-bike. The SUV’s left front quarter panel hit the bike’s right front quarter panel, causing injury without ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:35 on E 149 St in the Bronx. A female SUV driver, licensed in New York, was merging westbound when her vehicle’s left front quarter panel struck the right front quarter panel of a westbound e-bike ridden by a 24-year-old male with a permit license. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error in merging. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ front quarter panels, underscoring the impact location and driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man suffered upper arm injuries after a dump truck made a left turn and struck him at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a dump truck traveling south on E 149 St in the Bronx made a left turn and struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Courtlandt Ave. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and was in shock. The report identifies the primary contributing factor as driver inattention or distraction. The dump truck, a 2018 Mack model, showed no vehicle damage and had two occupants. The driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was not cited with any contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV traveling north on Lincoln Avenue stopped in traffic and was struck at its left rear bumper. The female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash highlights dangers of rear-end collisions in congested urban streets.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female driver operating a 2011 Nissan SUV was stopped in traffic on Lincoln Avenue around 8:20 a.m. The vehicle sustained damage to its left rear bumper from an impact at the center back end. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the driver or any other party. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision underscores risks posed by rear-end impacts in traffic, where driver attentiveness and vehicle spacing are critical. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with an upper arm contusion after colliding with a sedan traveling east on E 140 St. The bicyclist was unlicensed and suffered significant trauma without protective gear.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on E 140 St in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicycle. The sedan was traveling east, going straight ahead, and struck the bicyclist with its center front end. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old male, was also traveling straight ahead but was ejected from his bike upon impact. He sustained an upper arm injury classified as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The bicyclist was unlicensed, as noted in the report, and was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The collision caused damage to the sedan described as 'other' and to the bike's center front end. The incident highlights the dangers faced by unlicensed bicyclists in traffic interactions with motor vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782228, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain collision involving two SUVs on Bruckner Expressway left a passenger with back injuries and whiplash. The crash unfolded late at night as vehicles slowed, with driver errors including following too closely and unsafe speed triggering the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:56 on Bruckner Expressway involving two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles traveling south. The report cites driver inexperience and following too closely as contributing factors. One driver was also noted for unsafe speed. The collision resulted in injuries to a 25-year-old male passenger, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping prior to impact, with damage to the front and rear bumpers indicating a rear-end chain collision. The injured passenger was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver errors—following too closely and unsafe speed—as the cause, without attributing fault to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778606, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15