Fourteen Dead—And Still No One Held Accountable

A northbound SUV struck the center back end of a bus on Bruckner Expressway. The collision caused neck injuries to the SUV driver and front passenger, both conscious and restrained. Vehicle damage concentrated at the rear of the bus and SUV.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV traveling north on Bruckner Expressway collided with the center back end of a 2016 Ford bus also traveling north. The impact point was the center back end of the bus and the same area on the SUV, indicating a rear-end collision. The SUV had three occupants; the driver, a 52-year-old woman, and a 17-year-old front passenger were both injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The bus had one occupant, the driver, who was not reported injured. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The collision occurred at 16:30. The data shows no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing on the vehicle-to-vehicle impact and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed driver traveling east on East 158 Street struck multiple parked SUVs. The crash injured a 61-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing an eye abrasion. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:25 on East 158 Street in the Bronx. A 2023 Ford SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver, was traveling east when it collided with parked vehicles, including a 2021 Toyota SUV and a 2015 Nissan SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the Ford and the center back ends of the parked SUVs. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The front passenger, a 61-year-old female, sustained an eye abrasion and was conscious with an airbag deployed. The driver’s unlicensed status and failure to maintain attention led to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck him at an intersection on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The child was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling east, hit him head-on.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx struck a 9-year-old pedestrian at an intersection. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle, causing injuries to the boy's knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered contusions and bruises. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. No driver contributing factors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The focus remains on the vehicle's role in the collision and the resulting injuries to the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on East 142 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered a severe knee and lower leg injury, including fractures and dislocations. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:31 PM on East 142 Street near 3 Avenue in the Bronx. A pick-up truck was making a left turn southwest when it collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old male, sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The truck driver was licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the bicyclist. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754073, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on East 143 Street in the Bronx. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle, injuring two passengers with back and head trauma. Police cite traffic control disregard as a key factor in the crash.

At 4:27 AM on East 143 Street near Morris Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs collided, according to the police report. One vehicle, traveling east, was struck on its left side doors by another SUV traveling south. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. Two passengers were injured: a 31-year-old male front passenger suffered back contusions, and a 24-year-old female rear passenger experienced head whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the eastbound SUV and the right front bumper of the southbound SUV. Driver errors involving failure to obey traffic controls led to this violent impact, emphasizing systemic dangers at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan executing an improper U-turn struck a southbound bicyclist on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected, suffering neck injuries and shock. The driver’s error caused a violent collision, leaving the rider with pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash at 12:42 PM on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver was making an improper U-turn when the collision occurred, striking the bicyclist traveling straight ahead southbound. The report identifies "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered neck injuries, shock, and complaints of pain or nausea. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end sustained damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Toyota sedan. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers making illegal or unsafe turns in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a 22-year-old e-bike rider traveling east on East 156 Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist was ejected, suffering upper arm injuries and bruises. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:40 on East 156 Street near Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. A 2017 GMC SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, including contusions. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Additionally, the report notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary contributing factor but places primary responsibility on the driver’s failure to maintain attention during the left turn. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, and the e-bike was damaged at its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752388, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck changed lanes unsafely on the Major Deegan Expressway, striking the left rear quarter panel of a sedan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:44 on the Major Deegan Expressway. A box truck traveling north was changing lanes when it impacted the left rear quarter panel of a northbound sedan. The contributing factor cited was "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the box truck driver. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old male, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. He sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies no other contributing factors or victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unsafe lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe injuries after a collision with an SUV that ignored traffic control. The crash occurred on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, leaving the motorcyclist with fractures and dislocations across the entire body.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 18:18 on Southern Boulevard near East 144 Street in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling east and a 2017 Husqvarna motorcycle traveling north. The SUV driver, a licensed female from New York, failed to obey traffic control, which led to the crash. The motorcycle rider, a 48-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained severe injuries including fractures, dislocations, and full-body trauma. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760445, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a right turn struck a northbound sedan on Willis Avenue in the Bronx. Both female occupants of the sedan suffered whiplash and injuries to head and back. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 PM on Willis Avenue near East 145 Street in the Bronx. A 2024 Rivian SUV was making a right turn when it collided with a northbound 2023 Acura sedan that was parked or moving slowly. The contributing factor cited is "Turning Improperly" by the SUV driver. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV’s right rear quarter panel was damaged. Both occupants of the sedan, a 39-year-old female driver and a 53-year-old female front passenger, were injured with complaints of whiplash and injuries to the back and head. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and were conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims, focusing solely on the SUV driver’s improper turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound tractor truck and a sedan collided late at night on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:50 on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a northbound tractor truck and a northbound sedan. The tractor truck, a 2023 Mack, struck the sedan with its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper and quarter panel were damaged. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan made a U-turn, disregarding traffic control in the Bronx. The unlicensed driver’s error caused a collision that bruised the cyclist’s knee and lower leg, leaving him conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:10 near East 149 Street in the Bronx. A sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s failure to obey traffic signals. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The cyclist was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment noted. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was unlicensed. This collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers who disregard traffic controls and operate vehicles without proper licensing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a head-on collision with an SUV in the Bronx. The driver of the SUV was traveling west, the cyclist east. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:45 near East 137 Street in the Bronx. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, described as semiconscious with minor bleeding. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The collision involved a 2005 SUV traveling west and the bicyclist traveling east, both going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were specified. The report highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving in vulnerable road user crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Bronx intersection turned violent as an SUV making a U-turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle driver was ejected, suffering head injuries and unconsciousness. Impact hit the SUV's left side doors and the motorcycle’s front center, revealing critical driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:04 near East 149 Street in the Bronx. A 30-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and sustained head injuries, rendering him unconscious with abrasions. The SUV, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, was making a U-turn when it collided with the motorcycle traveling westbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s maneuver—making a U-turn—as the critical error leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver’s ejection and severe head injury underscore the violent nature of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752331, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan merging eastbound struck a westbound Jiaju motorcycle head-on on East 156th Street in the Bronx. The 19-year-old unlicensed, helmetless rider was thrown, face torn, and left unconscious. A passenger was ejected and injured.

On East 156th Street near Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx, a BMW sedan merging eastbound collided head-on with a westbound Jiaju motorcycle. According to the police report, the BMW's point of impact was its center front end, striking the motorcycle's left front bumper. The 19-year-old motorcycle rider was unlicensed and helmetless, ejected from the vehicle with severe facial lacerations and unconscious at the scene. The report states: 'The 19-year-old rider, unlicensed, helmetless, thrown to the pavement. Face torn. Unconscious.' The BMW driver was licensed and merging at the time of impact. A female passenger on the motorcycle was also ejected, sustaining injuries to her lower leg and foot, and was in shock. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the collision resulted from the BMW merging into the motorcycle's path, causing a violent head-on crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered neck injuries and shock. The sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end were damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at 10:56 AM. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist also traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining neck injuries and experiencing shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision happened during the sedan’s left turn maneuver. The bicyclist was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene. Vehicle damage was limited to the front left of the sedan and the front center of the bike. The report does not indicate any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl suffered hip and upper leg injuries after being struck while crossing with the signal in the Bronx. She was left in shock with abrasions. The crash occurred near East 136 Street, involving an unspecified vehicle.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 19:15 near East 136 Street in the Bronx. The girl was crossing with the signal when she was struck by an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors related to the pedestrian or driver, but the impact caused abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, leaving her in shock. The vehicle involved had no occupants and no detailed driver information was provided. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing legally with the signal. The lack of identified driver errors in the report does not diminish the systemic danger posed by the collision, which resulted in significant injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and motorcycle collided head-on on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered neck injuries. The crash involved unsafe speed, according to the police report. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at impact.

According to the police report, at 10:28 AM on East 149 Street near Union Avenue in the Bronx, a taxi and a motorcycle collided. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and impacted at their left front bumpers. The motorcycle driver, a 36-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment and was licensed with a permit. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Toyota car/SUV. Vehicle damage included left side doors on the taxi and center front end on the motorcycle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the motorcycle driver's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old female SUV driver suffered neck injuries in a Bronx crash. The collision occurred when a sedan changed lanes improperly, striking the SUV’s right front bumper. The SUV driver experienced whiplash but was conscious and restrained by an airbag.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 2:26 AM on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The female driver of a 2020 SUV was injured, sustaining neck trauma and whiplash. The report states the sedan driver, a licensed male, was changing lanes and committed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely,' causing the collision. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the SUV’s right front bumper. The SUV driver was not ejected and was conscious with an airbag deployed. The report highlights driver errors by the sedan operator as the contributing factors. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young man on a motorcycle struck an SUV’s side on Saint Anns Avenue. The light was ignored. He flew from his bike, his head hitting pavement. He died where he landed. Systemic disregard for traffic control proved fatal.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on Saint Anns Avenue collided with the right side doors of an SUV traveling east on East 156th Street. The report states that 'the light was ignored' and lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, underscoring a critical driver error. The motorcyclist, described as unlicensed and not wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal head injuries upon impact with the pavement. The police report also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The crash resulted in the death of the motorcycle rider at the scene. The data highlights the deadly consequences of ignoring traffic signals and failing to observe safe speeds, with systemic danger compounded by the lack of licensing and safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15