Fourteen Dead—And Still No One Held Accountable

A van with defective brakes rear-ended a taxi on the Major Deegan Expressway. The impact injured a 22-year-old female passenger in the taxi, causing back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling north and slowing before the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 10:09 AM. A Chevrolet van, traveling north, had defective brakes, which contributed to its failure to stop in time and rear-end a northbound taxi. The taxi sustained front-end damage from the impact. The injured party was a 22-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the taxi, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt. The report highlights the van driver's error of operating a vehicle with defective brakes, which directly led to the collision. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping before the crash, but the van's brake failure prevented it from avoiding the impact. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746637, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi rolled east near 545 East 142nd. A man walked outside the crosswalk. Steel met flesh. His leg folded, pain sharp. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent, the city’s danger exposed.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east near 545 East 142nd Street in the Bronx struck a 37-year-old man who was walking where no crosswalk marked the way. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes, 'No screech, no dent. Just his leg folded under steel.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. There is no mention of driver evasive action or vehicle damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The absence of a marked crosswalk and the lack of specified driver error in the report highlight the persistent systemic dangers faced by people on foot in New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota SUV hit a 25-year-old woman in the Bronx. She crossed against the signal. Her body crumpled under the wheels. She stayed conscious, pain radiating. The SUV rolled on, untouched. The intersection bore witness to her suffering.

At the corner of 127th Street and Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx, a Toyota SUV struck a 25-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection. According to the police report, the woman was 'crossing against the light' when the SUV, traveling straight ahead, hit her with its center front end. The impact left her with crush injuries to her entire body, though she remained conscious at the scene. The report notes that the SUV showed 'no damage' and continued on after the collision. The police report lists the pedestrian's action as 'crossing against signal' but does not cite any specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The narrative describes the violence of the impact and the pain left behind, focusing on the systemic danger present at this Bronx intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a northbound sedan on Lincoln Avenue in the Bronx. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left front bumper. The rider suffered facial abrasions and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 18:48 on Lincoln Avenue in the Bronx involving a northbound sedan and an eastbound bicyclist. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was recorded on the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746374, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Morris Avenue in the Bronx. A nine-year-old passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. The child was restrained but sustained moderate injury in the rear seat.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling south on Morris Avenue collided. The first vehicle, a 2009 Dodge SUV, impacted the left front bumper against the center back end of a 2014 Honda SUV carrying five occupants. A nine-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat of the Honda was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The child was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors, nor does it attribute any contributing factors to the injured passenger. The collision caused front-end damage to the Dodge and rear-end damage to the Honda. No ejections occurred. The data highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle crashes involving SUVs and the vulnerability of child passengers even when restrained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746352, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The crash injured both drivers and a front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The collision resulted from improper passing or lane usage by one driver, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at 10:45 AM. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided when one vehicle was merging improperly, cited as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The impact was on the left front bumper of the merging vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other sedan. The driver of the Tesla sedan, a 44-year-old woman, and her 57-year-old female front passenger were both injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly attributes the crash to driver error involving improper lane usage, with no contributing factors assigned to the victims. The other sedan involved was occupied by a single driver. The collision caused significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744762, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound taxi collided with a westbound 11-year-old bicyclist on Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. The child was partially ejected and suffered hip and upper leg contusions. The crash involved driver inexperience and bicyclist confusion, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:28 on Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. A taxi traveling north struck an 11-year-old male bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The taxi's point of impact was the center front end, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was injured in the collision. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report highlights driver inexperience as a key factor, alongside confusion on the bicyclist's part, without assigning blame to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749269, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-scooter driver collided with an SUV while making a left turn on Wales Avenue in the Bronx. The scooter driver suffered head injuries and a contusion. Police cite improper turning as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:05 on Wales Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved a Station Wagon/SUV traveling south going straight ahead and an unlicensed female e-scooter driver traveling north who was making a left turn. The report identifies "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver, age 33, was injured with head trauma and a contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV had one occupant and sustained damage at an unspecified point of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing solely on the driver error of improper turning by the e-scooter operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan aggressively passed and collided head-on with a northbound bicyclist in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries including whiplash. The crash exposed dangerous driver behavior and improper lane usage in a busy urban street.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:03 in the Bronx near 2769 3 Avenue. A sedan traveling south was passing improperly when it struck a northbound bicyclist head-on. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash. The report cites aggressive driving and road rage by the sedan driver as primary contributing factors, along with improper passing or lane usage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged on impact. This collision highlights the systemic dangers posed by aggressive vehicle maneuvers and failure to yield space to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south collided with a 7-year-old bicyclist heading east on East 141 Street. The child was ejected, suffering elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. The crash caused shock but no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a moped traveling straight south on East 141 Street struck a 7-year-old bicyclist traveling straight east. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The moped showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision occurred at 7:00 PM. The focus remains on the interaction between the moped and the child bicyclist, with no blame assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764753, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Park Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, unconscious and injured, was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite illegal drug use as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 5:38 AM on Park Avenue in the Bronx, a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling north struck the center back end of a 2005 Cadillac sedan also heading north. The sedan's driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious but restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The report identifies illegal drug use as a contributing factor, indicating impairment may have played a role. The collision involved a failure to maintain control, resulting in the SUV rear-ending the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a 36-year-old man crossing East 138 Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inattention, causing serious injury at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 138 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruising, and remained conscious at the scene. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield the right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, yet the sedan showed no damage. This collision highlights critical driver errors—specifically failure to yield and distraction—that resulted in serious injury to a lawful pedestrian in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi merging northwest on the Major Deegan Expressway collided with a flatbed truck changing lanes. The taxi’s right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way by involved drivers as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 4 PM on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 27-year-old male passenger in the taxi, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured in the collision, complaining of neck pain and nausea and experiencing shock. The taxi was merging northwest when it was struck on the left rear bumper by a flatbed truck changing lanes. Both drivers were licensed and traveling northwest. The report explicitly identifies failure to yield right-of-way by both drivers as contributing factors. The passenger was not ejected and was injured due to the impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of lane changes and merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743699, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on East 138 Street. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the collision, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, at 12:10 PM on East 138 Street, a sedan traveling westbound collided with the rear center of an e-bike also heading west. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan's point of impact was its right front bumper, striking the e-bike's center back end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users like bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old male SUV driver lost consciousness during a crash on East 158 Street. The collision involved a parked sedan and caused left front bumper damage to both vehicles. The driver was injured and unconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:28 on East 158 Street involving a 2013 Ford SUV traveling west and a 2010 Mercedes sedan that was parked. The SUV driver, a 61-year-old male occupant, lost consciousness during the incident, as noted under contributing factors. The collision impacted the left front bumpers of both vehicles, causing damage. The driver was injured and found unconscious but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, indicating a critical driver impairment. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740639, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old boy suffered full-body bruises after a taxi hit him on Willis Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle struck the pedestrian on the right side doors while traveling south. The crash caused serious injuries, highlighting risks for those outside intersections.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a taxi traveling southbound on Willis Avenue near East 143 Street in the Bronx. The taxi impacted the pedestrian on the right side doors, causing contusions and bruising to the victim's entire body. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or the pedestrian, but the impact location and vehicle movement indicate a failure to detect or yield to the pedestrian. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The victim's actions remain unspecified, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as contributing factors. This collision underscores the dangers pedestrians face from vehicles traveling through non-intersection areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746499, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a crash on East 159 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist was unconscious and complained of pain or nausea. The crash involved a stopped vehicle and a moving bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:42 on East 159 Street in the Bronx. The injured party was a 27-year-old male bicyclist who was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was unconscious at the scene and complained of pain or nausea. The report notes the bicyclist as the driver of the bike traveling north, while the other vehicle was stopped in traffic and traveling east. The point of impact was listed as 'Other,' with no damage to the stopped vehicle but some damage to the bike. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited for the vehicle. The data highlights the vulnerability of the bicyclist and the severity of injuries resulting from the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan passenger suffered neck injuries and shock after a collision with a tractor truck on Bruckner Boulevard. The crash involved two southbound vehicles traveling straight. The injured occupant was restrained by a lap belt and reported pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Boulevard at 21:36 involving a 2017 tractor truck and a 2003 sedan, both traveling southbound straight ahead. The sedan's right front quarter panel impacted the truck, damaging the sedan's right rear quarter panel. A 51-year-old female passenger in the sedan, seated in the right rear and wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants even when restrained and traveling in straightforward conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a sedan in the Bronx. The sedan was parked before impact. The cyclist was conscious and injured, with no helmet reported. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 137 Street near Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx at 19:05. A 59-year-old male bicyclist, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with a northbound sedan that was parked before the crash. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel striking the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as Failure to Yield, and the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver’s actions before the crash are not detailed, but the vehicle was stationary prior to impact. The collision highlights systemic dangers at intersections involving turning bicyclists and parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man was struck by an SUV traveling north on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered moderate burns and upper arm injuries. According to police, unsafe speed by the vehicle was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a northbound SUV on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx at 2:30 p.m. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle involved was a Honda SUV traveling straight ahead, impacting the pedestrian with its right front bumper. Another parked Nissan SUV was also involved, sustaining damage to its left side doors. The pedestrian sustained moderate burns and upper arm injuries but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites driver error—unsafe speed—as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15