Ten Dead, Thousands Hurt—Bronx Streets Need Action, Not Excuses

A 34-year-old man suffered a fractured elbow and hand after a taxi passenger distraction contributed to a collision on East 161 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway as the taxi was parked with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured on East 161 Street near Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 10:01 AM. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock. The taxi involved was parked and showed no damage, with impact noted on the right side doors. The driver was a licensed female from New York. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating that distraction inside the taxi played a role in the incident. Additionally, the pedestrian's confusion or error in the roadway was noted but does not shift responsibility from the driver or vehicle occupants. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man was injured crossing outside an intersection in the Bronx. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 22:42 in the Bronx near East 169 Street. The pedestrian was crossing the roadway outside an intersection when he was struck by a 2015 Honda SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians cross outside designated intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A baby boy, alone in darkness, was struck and killed by an unlicensed SUV driver on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver did not stop. The child died far from any crosswalk, crushed beneath the left front bumper.

A baby boy was killed on the Major Deegan Expressway when he was struck by the left front bumper of a 2008 Toyota SUV, according to the police report. The report states the child was crossing alone in the dark, far from any crosswalk, when the unlicensed driver hit him and did not stop. The police describe the child as suffering crush injuries to his entire body and dying at the scene. The driver’s license status is listed as 'Unlicensed' in the report, and the vehicle was traveling straight ahead. The police narrative makes clear the driver left the scene. No contributing factors are specified beyond the unlicensed status and failure to remain. The focus remains on the actions of the driver and the systemic danger posed by unlicensed, hit-and-run motorists on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752519, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed driver under the influence crashed a 2020 Nissan SUV into a parked 2015 Toyota SUV on East 174 Street. The impact injured the driver, causing neck whiplash. Alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving were key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near East 174 Street and Clay Avenue in the Bronx at 11:50 p.m. A 2020 Nissan SUV, driven by a male driver who was unlicensed and under the influence of alcohol, struck a parked 2015 Toyota SUV. The Nissan's right front bumper collided with the Toyota's left front quarter panel. The driver of the Nissan suffered neck injuries consistent with whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and the driver's unlicensed status as contributing factors. The Nissan driver was the sole occupant of his vehicle, wearing a lap belt, and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the parked vehicle or any victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Macombs Dam Bridge at night. The merging vehicle struck the right rear bumper of the other SUV. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:34 on Macombs Dam Bridge involving two SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was merging when his vehicle's left front bumper impacted the right rear bumper of the other SUV, which was going straight ahead. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 57-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The impact location and vehicle damage confirm the merging SUV caused the collision by striking the rear of the other vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries after being struck by a sedan making a left turn on East 170 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the impact occurred. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 170 Street and Clay Avenue around 5:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the 2008 Honda sedan. The report does not list any driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, nor does it attribute the injury to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond crossing against the signal. The incident highlights the dangers posed to pedestrians at intersections when crossing signals are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver in a 2022 SUV rear-ended a pickup truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. The impact injured the SUV driver with chest contusions. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at the time.

According to the police report, at 9:55 PM on the Major Deegan Expressway, a 2022 SUV driven by a 41-year-old woman collided with the rear of a pickup truck traveling in the same direction. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the truck. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver sustained chest injuries described as contusions or bruises and was conscious at the scene. No ejection occurred. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead southbound before the collision. The pickup truck had no occupants at the time. Driver error in maintaining a safe distance caused the crash; no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old male driver suffered chest contusions after his SUV struck debris on the Major Deegan Expressway. The crash occurred at 6:00 a.m. The vehicle was traveling southbound when the obstruction caused impact and injury.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured when his 2023 Lincoln SUV traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway encountered an obstruction or debris. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead,' and the point of impact was noted as 'Other,' indicating the collision was with debris rather than another vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. This incident highlights the dangers posed by roadway obstructions to vehicle operators.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on East 161 Street in the Bronx. A 21-year-old rear passenger suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, causing the collision. The injured passenger was not ejected but was in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:40 AM on East 161 Street near River Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other west, collided front-to-front. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead but disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the primary contributing factors. A 21-year-old male rear passenger in one sedan sustained a concussion and injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock. He was not ejected from the vehicle and was not using any safety equipment. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the driver error leading to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused significant damage to the center front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north on Morris Avenue hit a 40-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash involved failure to yield and unsafe speed by the moped driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:47 AM on Morris Avenue in the Bronx. A moped traveling straight ahead struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The report cites the moped driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and speed control as central to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man was injured when an SUV traveling east on Findlay Avenue collided with him at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and improper lane usage by the vehicle as contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 8:50 PM an SUV traveling east on Findlay Avenue struck a 24-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV's left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating the vehicle struck the pedestrian while going straight ahead. Another vehicle, a parked sedan, was involved but not moving at the time. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors. The driver errors of speeding and improper lane use created a hazardous environment that led to the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered head injuries on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and driver inexperience. The injured occupant was not wearing safety equipment and remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:50 on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a 2023 FENGY motorcycle traveling east. The motorcycle driver held a permit and was inexperienced. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Another vehicle was changing lanes eastbound but sustained no damage. The motorcycle's left front quarter panel was the point of impact. A 30-year-old male passenger, positioned in the middle rear seat or lying across a seat, was ejected during the crash. He suffered head injuries and internal complaints but remained conscious. The passenger was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of inexperienced drivers and unsafe lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash in a collision on Gerard Avenue. The crash involved a sedan and another vehicle, with improper passing and unsafe speed cited as contributing factors by police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Gerard Avenue at 6:00 PM. A 24-year-old male occupant, seated as the right rear passenger in a sedan, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as driver errors contributing to the collision. The sedan was involved in a crash impacting its right rear bumper while the other vehicle, traveling north, struck with its left front bumper. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s improper lane usage and unsafe speed as the causes of this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Anthony Avenue in a late-night crash. Both drivers suffered injuries, with one sustaining bruises and arm injuries. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other, highlighting driver distraction as a key factor.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Anthony Avenue at 1:31 a.m. The first vehicle, a 2023 Jeep SUV, was parked before the crash and was struck on its left side doors. The second vehicle, a 2010 Toyota SUV, was traveling south and impacted the Jeep with its right front bumper. Both drivers were injured; the male driver of the Jeep sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating that distraction played a central role in the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on East 169 Street in the Bronx struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 16:47. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle was making a left turn at the time of impact. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. No other occupants were in the vehicle. Vehicle damage and point of impact are recorded as 'Other.' This collision highlights driver errors as the primary cause of harm to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old boy crossing Jerome Avenue against the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg caused bruising and moderate injury. The driver continued straight, hitting the child with the right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Jerome Avenue at 14:29 while crossing against the signal. The northbound sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead when it struck the child with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruising to the hip and upper leg, classified as a moderate injury (severity 3). The report lists the pedestrian’s action as crossing against the signal but does not cite any driver contributing factors explicitly. The collision’s point of impact and vehicle damage were both on the right front bumper, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian in the crosswalk area. No other contributing factors or victim safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van struck a motorcycle traveling west on Grant Highway in the Bronx. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. The van driver was distracted, causing a right front bumper collision with the motorcycle’s rear center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on Grant Highway in the Bronx. A van traveling south collided with a motorcycle traveling west. The van’s right front bumper impacted the center back end of the motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 58-year-old male, was ejected and sustained upper arm injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The van driver, a licensed female, was identified as inattentive or distracted, which the report cites as the contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors were listed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention on city streets, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732966, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male moped driver was ejected and suffered severe lower leg injuries after disregarding traffic control on Nelson Avenue. The crash caused a fracture and dislocation, with damage to the vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. The driver was unhelmeted.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male moped driver traveling south on Nelson Avenue was injured when he disregarded traffic control, a contributing factor explicitly cited. The driver was ejected from the vehicle, sustaining a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the injury severity as level 3, indicating serious harm. The moped sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or persons were involved or injured. The report highlights the driver’s failure to obey traffic control as the primary cause, with no victim fault or contributing pedestrian factors mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles collided on East 165 Street, involving multiple SUVs and a sedan. Driver distraction caused a chain reaction crash. A 41-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness, remaining conscious throughout.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:28 on East 165 Street, involving four vehicles: three SUVs and one sedan. The contributing factor cited was driver inattention or distraction. The vehicles were traveling west; some were stopped in traffic while one was going straight ahead. The point of impacts included left side doors, left front bumper, center back end, and center front end, indicating a multi-vehicle collision. A 41-year-old female driver, occupant of one SUV, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver distraction as the cause, without attributing fault to any victim or noting any victim behavior as contributing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped carrying two struck a parked sedan on East 161 Street in the Bronx. The impact ejected a 19-year-old rear passenger, fracturing his lower leg and foot. Unsafe speed by the moped driver caused severe injuries without any vehicle occupants harmed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near Sheridan Avenue on East 161 Street in the Bronx at 11:53 p.m. A moped traveling eastbound struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2008 sedan. The moped driver, who was unlicensed, was operating at an unsafe speed, which is cited as the contributing factor for the collision. The impact ejected a 19-year-old male rear passenger from the moped, causing fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was conscious but seriously injured. The sedan had no occupants at the time and sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The report highlights the moped driver's unsafe speed and unlicensed status as critical factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15