Fourteen Dead—And Still No One Held Accountable

A distracted SUV driver made a right turn and struck a 29-year-old male e-scooter rider traveling westbound. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact to its rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 149 St near Jackson Ave in the Bronx at 12:06 PM. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was making a right turn when she collided with a male e-scooter rider traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, age 29, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The SUV sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2015 Audi SUV lay crushed on the southbound Major Deegan. Inside, a 40-year-old man bled from deep wounds to his face. The metal trapped him. He wore only a lap belt. The night pressed in, silent and cold.

A violent crash on the southbound Major Deegan Expressway left a 2015 Audi SUV demolished and its sole occupant, a 40-year-old man, suffering severe lacerations to his face. According to the police report, the vehicle was found crushed, with the driver conscious but bleeding heavily and trapped by the wreckage. The report notes the driver wore only a lap belt. The police narrative describes the scene: 'Southbound on the Major Deegan, a 2015 Audi SUV lay crushed. Inside, a 40-year-old man bled from deep cuts to his face. He wore only a lap belt. He was awake. The metal held him.' The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on the cause. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The focus remains on the catastrophic impact and the resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman was injured at a Bronx intersection when a taxi making a right turn struck her. She was crossing with the signal. The impact caused internal injuries to her hip and upper leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southwest on E 138 St in the Bronx was making a right turn when it struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The taxi's point of impact was the right front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no contributing factors attributed to the driver or the pedestrian, other than unspecified factors for the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing with the signal, as driver actions during turns can lead to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and bus collided on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both drivers were in shock but not ejected from their vehicles.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 16:46 on 3 Avenue near E 156 Street in the Bronx involving a moped and a bus, both traveling north. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was unlicensed and driving at an unsafe speed, which the report lists as a contributing factor. The moped struck the bus at the center front end, while the bus was impacted on its right front quarter panel. The moped driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the vehicle. The bus driver, also 25 and male, was injured and in shock but not ejected. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The report explicitly identifies unsafe speed by the moped driver as a key factor, without attributing fault to the bus driver or any victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in the Bronx when a southbound SUV struck his westbound e-bike. The collision caused contusions and leg injuries. Driver inattention and traffic control disregard were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 149 St in the Bronx at 14:24. A 2014 Toyota SUV traveling south struck a westbound e-bike driven by a 25-year-old male bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention and disregarded traffic controls. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to obey traffic controls in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778131, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a taxi on the Major Deegan Expressway. The motorcyclist, helmeted but partially ejected, suffered severe leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause, highlighting systemic dangers on high-speed roads.

According to the police report, at 4:30 AM on the Major Deegan Expressway, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right rear bumper of a northbound taxi. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi, also northbound with two occupants, was damaged at its right rear bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision's impact and the motorcyclist's injuries underscore the risks posed by driver distraction on high-speed urban expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on 255 Exterior Street in the Bronx. The impact injured a 34-year-old female passenger, causing a concussion and neck injury. The crash was caused by the truck driver following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:09 in the Bronx on 255 Exterior Street. A pick-up truck traveling south rear-ended a sedan also traveling south. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the truck. The truck driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan carried a 34-year-old female passenger who sustained a concussion and neck injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and the severe injuries that can result for vehicle occupants even in non-ejection collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774229, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver traveling east on E 149 St in the Bronx struck a slippery pavement, causing injuries to all three occupants. Head and neck contusions and whiplash were reported. The vehicle's left front bumper sustained damage in the impact.

According to the police report, at 6:02 AM on E 149 St near Gerard Ave in the Bronx, a 2022 SUV driven by a licensed male driver was involved in a crash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The SUV was traveling straight ahead when the left front bumper struck an object or surface, damaging the vehicle. Three occupants were injured: a 71-year-old male driver suffered neck contusions; a 35-year-old female right rear passenger sustained head contusions; and a 33-year-old male left rear passenger experienced whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The injuries were classified as moderate (severity 3). The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction compounded by slippery road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway shortly after midnight. The sedan driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited obstruction and following too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 12:48 a.m., a 2024 Honda sedan traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway was rear-ended by a 2022 Acura SUV also heading north. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Obstruction/Debris" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash involved five occupants in the sedan and one in the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773164, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two northbound vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp. A 29-year-old male passenger suffered chest contusions and shock. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage. The crash exposed risks on high-speed ramps with unclear driver errors reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 20:37 on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp involving a 2023 Tesla SUV and a 2010 Honda sedan, both traveling northbound. The Tesla's left front bumper and the Honda's left front quarter panel were damaged. A 29-year-old male passenger in one vehicle sustained chest contusions and was in shock but was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were going straight ahead at impact. The absence of identified driver errors leaves the cause unspecified, but the crash highlights the dangers present on high-speed expressway ramps where multiple vehicles converge.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV backed unsafely on Morris Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle struck her while she was getting on or off the vehicle. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:50 on Morris Avenue in the Bronx. A 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a Honda SUV backed unsafely, striking her at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was getting on or off the vehicle at the time and sustained an upper arm injury, resulting in shock and a complaint of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV was traveling south and had two occupants. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as level 3. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773999, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries after colliding with a taxi on E 149 St. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, causing a violent impact that fractured the rider’s knee and foot despite helmet use.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:35 on E 149 St in the Bronx. A motorcycle traveling east while making a left turn collided with a westbound taxi going straight ahead. The motorcyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both drivers, highlighting their failure to obey traffic signals or rules. The taxi’s front center end and the motorcycle’s right front bumper were points of impact. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but the report focuses on the disregard of traffic control by both drivers as the critical cause of the crash. No victim fault is noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774036, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a westbound vehicle on E 156 St. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, disregarding traffic control. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and elbow injury but remained conscious.

According to the police report, at 10:50 AM on E 156 St in the Bronx, a pedestrian was injured when a vehicle traveling west failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old male, was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle, described as passing and impacting with its right front bumper, struck him. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3, but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage and had no occupants besides the driver. No victim behavior was listed as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed SUV driver was partially ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a parked box truck in the Bronx. The driver was in shock and experienced minor bleeding, highlighting serious risks from driver errors and vehicle interactions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 AM in the Bronx near E 138 St. A 32-year-old male driver of a 2014 Ford SUV, who was unlicensed, was partially ejected during the collision with a parked 2013 Hino box truck. The SUV was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the center back end of the stationary truck. The driver sustained head injuries and minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report notes the driver's unlicensed status as a critical factor. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were listed, placing focus on the driver's errors and systemic dangers posed by unlicensed driving and vehicle positioning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV traveling northbound. The impact caused a severe hip and upper leg fracture, leaving the pedestrian in shock. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at the intersection near 514 Concord Ave in the Bronx at 10:20 AM. A Station Wagon/SUV traveling northbound went straight ahead and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage there as well. The pedestrian suffered a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to his hip and upper leg, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention created a hazardous environment, directly causing the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman suffered back injuries after a sedan struck her on Canal Place in the Bronx. The driver, distracted and inattentive, impacted the pedestrian outside an intersection. The crash caused internal injuries and left the victim seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Kia sedan traveling south on Canal Place struck her. The collision occurred at 19:25 in the Bronx, with the point of impact on the vehicle's left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as performing 'other actions in roadway.' The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3, indicating serious harm. The sedan driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided head-on with a bicyclist traveling east on Exterior Street. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a serious head injury, including a concussion. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash, leaving the cyclist incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, at 11:10 a.m., a sedan traveling north on Exterior Street struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 58-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury with concussion symptoms, rendering him incoherent. The report cites the driver’s contributing factor as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating a failure in maintaining proper lane discipline. The sedan’s center front end impacted the bicyclist’s center front end. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment, but these were not listed as contributing factors. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision caused significant damage to the sedan’s front end and resulted in severe injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a parked flatbed truck on E 133 St in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered back injuries. Police cited defective brakes on the sedan as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, at 9:35 AM on E 133 St in the Bronx, a sedan traveling east collided with a parked flatbed truck. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper striking the flatbed’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with back trauma but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies defective brakes on the sedan as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The flatbed was unoccupied and stationary at the time of impact. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle mechanical failures, specifically brake defects, in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Bruckner Boulevard. The crash caused abrasions to his face. According to the police report, the bicyclist was riding without safety equipment and suffered a severe impact to the center front end of his bike.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike on Bruckner Boulevard at 7:27 AM. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his face and was riding without any safety equipment. The crash involved a single bike traveling north, which suffered damage to the center front end. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion or error on the part of the bicyclist. No vehicle driver errors were documented. The bicyclist’s ejection and injury severity highlight the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768594, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 81-year-old woman driving a sedan northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway suffered injuries after a collision impacting the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. Police cite passenger distraction and driver fatigue as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on the Major Deegan Expressway at 9:31 p.m. The vehicle, a 2022 Chevrolet sedan traveling northbound, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as contributing factors to the collision. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle but was in shock following the incident. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash narrative and contributing factors highlight driver error related to distraction and fatigue, underscoring systemic dangers on this stretch of highway. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15