Another Hit. Another Body. Still No Action.

A sedan struck a moped at the intersection of W 183rd Street in the Bronx. The crash left a 13-year-old boy, riding on the outside of the moped, trapped and suffering a fractured leg. Sirens cut through the dusk as first responders arrived.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight ahead on W 183rd Street in the Bronx. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage. A 13-year-old male passenger, riding on the outside of the moped without safety equipment, was trapped and sustained a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors and improper maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by metal and shouts on Bainbridge Avenue. An SUV and an e-bike collide. The e-bike rider, a 31-year-old man, suffers a fractured leg. Sirens echo as first responders arrive. Broken glass and pain mark the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a Nissan SUV and an e-bike at Bainbridge Avenue and Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx. The e-bike rider, a 31-year-old man, was injured with a fractured leg and remained conscious at the scene. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both parties. The e-bike operator was unlicensed. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804949, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal scraped and glass rattled on West Kingsbridge Road when a box truck and a sedan collided. A 69-year-old male passenger clutched his chest, conscious but shaken, as first responders arrived. The street echoed with sirens and the sharp scent of gasoline.

A collision involving a box truck and a sedan occurred on West Kingsbridge Road at Heath Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided, resulting in right front bumper damage to the sedan and left front bumper damage to the truck. A 69-year-old male passenger in the sedan suffered chest injuries and reported whiplash. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no further detail on the cause. No helmet or signal issues were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled on Webster Avenue as two northbound vehicles collided. The driver of a BMW SUV, a 44-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Sirens echoed as responders arrived. The air was thick with the smell of burnt rubber.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Webster Avenue near Botanical Square North involving a sedan and a BMW SUV, both traveling north. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors to the collision. These driver errors are cited as the primary causes of the crash. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by metal and shouts on University Avenue. A moped driver, 58, thrown and bleeding from the head, lay unconscious after an SUV hit from behind. Sirens echoed as bystanders watched, the street marked by sudden violence.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on University Avenue at West 192nd Street in the Bronx involving a moped and an SUV. The moped driver, a 58-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding, found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Additionally, the moped driver’s record notes 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No safety equipment was used by the moped driver. The SUV sustained no damage, while the moped was damaged at the front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled on West Fordham Road as vehicles stacked in a chain collision. A woman sat stunned, clutching her neck, shock in her eyes. Sirens echoed off the expressway. Traffic stood still. The air hung heavy with the scent of coolant and fear.

A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on West Fordham Road at the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, several vehicles were stopped in traffic when a collision occurred, resulting in a 43-year-old female driver suffering neck injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were documented. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The data does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford van turned right onto University Avenue. Its bumper struck a 65-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the pavement, body broken. The van showed no damage. The street swallowed another life.

According to the police report, a Ford van made a right turn at University Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The van's right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the pedestrian signal. The report states the man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The van sustained no damage. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The victim's action—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the driver's failure to yield. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to respect pedestrian priority at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped, pushed too fast by an unlicensed teen, crashed into an SUV’s rear on E 204 St. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street froze. Sirens came late. The city’s danger pulsed in the silence.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old unlicensed male was driving a moped southbound on E 204 St near E Mosholu Pkwy S when he struck the rear of a station wagon/SUV. The report states the moped was traveling at 'Unsafe Speed.' The teen’s head hit the vehicle, causing bleeding and crush injuries, but he remained conscious. The SUV’s right rear bumper cracked from the impact. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, and notes the moped driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The focus remains on the systemic danger of unlicensed, speeding drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old boy suffered head abrasions after a bus traveling north on Jerome Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The bus showed no damage despite impact at its right front bumper.

According to the police report, a bus operated by a licensed male driver was traveling straight ahead northbound on Jerome Avenue when it struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and sustained head injuries classified as abrasions, with an injury severity level of 3. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The bus sustained no damage despite impact at its right front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, leaving the cause unspecified. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, and no pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections involving large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 17-year-old occupant suffered injuries and shock when an unlicensed SUV driver collided with a box truck on Decatur Ave. The SUV was parked before impact, striking the truck’s right rear bumper. The crash exposed systemic risks tied to unlicensed driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:03 on Decatur Ave involving a 2005 SUV and a 1999 box truck, both traveling north. The SUV driver, a female, was unlicensed and had been parked before the collision. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel striking the box truck’s right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. A 17-year-old female occupant in the SUV was injured and experienced shock, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists 'Unspecified' as contributing factors for the occupant but does not assign fault to the victim. The critical driver error identified is the SUV driver’s unlicensed status, highlighting a systemic danger that contributed to the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 30-year-old man suffered hip and upper leg bruises after being struck by a sedan while crossing Fordham Road outside an intersection. The vehicle, traveling east and going straight, showed no damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg after being hit by a Nissan sedan traveling east on Fordham Road at 17:41. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, but the report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan was going straight ahead and sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian's actions were noted but not identified as contributing factors. The lack of vehicle damage and unspecified contributing factors suggest systemic dangers at this location, but no direct driver violations were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801084, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:25 AM. The rear passenger in one vehicle suffered neck injuries and bruising. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe backing as causes. Both drivers were licensed men traveling northbound.

According to the police report, at 4:25 AM on the Major Deegan Expressway, two northbound sedans collided. The first vehicle, a 2023 Mazda sedan, was traveling straight ahead when it was struck from behind by a 2019 Honda sedan merging into its lane. The impact occurred at the center front end of the Mazda and the center back end of the Honda. The report identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both drivers and 'Backing Unsafely' for one. A 46-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the Honda sustained neck injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unsafe vehicle maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Mercedes slammed into Darryl Mathis Jr.’s stalled car on the Major Deegan. Mathis called for help. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed Mathis to the hospital. He died. The hit-and-run driver remains at large. The highway stayed deadly, silent.

NY Daily News reported on March 24, 2025, that Darryl Mathis Jr. was killed after his disabled car was rear-ended on the Major Deegan Expressway. Mathis, stranded after a battery failure, called friends for help. As he waited, a Mercedes-Benz struck his vehicle from behind. According to the article, 'He called to get a jump, and after that, he got hit from behind, a hit-and-run.' The Mercedes driver fled the scene and has not been caught. Mathis was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by stranded motorists and the ongoing danger of hit-and-run drivers on city highways.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-24

A 29-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and bruises in a Bronx crash. The unlicensed driver made a U-turn, striking two parked vehicles. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors, highlighting systemic dangers on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near Bainbridge Avenue at 1:11 a.m. A 29-year-old female driver, unlicensed and traveling south while making a U-turn, collided with two parked vehicles. The report states the contributing factor as "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The impact involved the left front bumper of the unlicensed driver's sedan striking the left side doors of a parked sedan and the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The injured driver was conscious and sustained neck injuries and contusions, with an airbag deployed during the collision. The report explicitly notes the unlicensed status of the driver and her maneuver as central to the crash, underscoring driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Mercedes plowed into a Ford on the Major Deegan Expressway. The Ford’s driver died at the wheel, his body broken by the impact. Darkness lingered. Police cite driver inattention. The road bore witness to another life lost to distraction.

According to the police report, a Mercedes sedan traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway struck the rear of a 2009 Ford sedan at 3:47 a.m. The Ford’s driver, a 39-year-old man, died at the scene. The report states the Mercedes 'crushed the rear' of the Ford, leaving the victim dead at the wheel with injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the collision. The Ford was hit in the right rear bumper by the Mercedes’s left front bumper, consistent with a rear-end impact. The victim was unbelted, but the police report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the deadly consequences of driver distraction, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800421, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A black Mercedes slammed into a Ford on the Major Deegan. Both cars spun out. The Mercedes driver ran. The Ford driver died at St. Barnabas. Police closed the highway for hours. No arrests. The city counts another loss.

NY Daily News reported on March 22, 2025, that a 39-year-old driver was killed in a hit-and-run crash on the Major Deegan Expressway near West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to police, a black Mercedes-Benz rear-ended the victim’s Ford Crown Victoria around 3:45 a.m., causing both vehicles to lose control and crash. The Mercedes driver fled the scene on foot. The article states, 'EMS rushed the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died.' The southbound lanes were closed for several hours during the investigation. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed impacts and the ongoing problem of drivers fleeing crash scenes.

• Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-22

A driverless sedan rolled east on W Fordham Road, crashing into a stopped SUV. The impact crushed the SUV’s right side doors. A 26-year-old front passenger suffered knee bruises and limped away, conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on W Fordham Road rolled driverless and struck a stopped SUV on its right side doors. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. The sedan had no occupants or driver at the time, indicating a runaway vehicle scenario. The impact caused metal to crush metal, damaging the SUV’s right side doors. A 26-year-old male front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious, not ejected, and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factor as a "Driverless/Runaway Vehicle," highlighting a critical driver error or system failure that allowed the sedan to move uncontrolled. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan rear-ended another sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The 37-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and was unconscious with a concussion. Police cited following too closely as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx at 11:15. A sedan traveling north struck the center back end of another sedan also traveling north. The driver of the struck sedan, a 37-year-old male, was injured with a head injury and was found unconscious, suffering a concussion. The report states the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely," indicating the striking vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed, and the injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the struck sedan and center front end damage to the striking sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted sedan driver changed lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway, colliding with a southbound SUV. The sedan’s driver, a 73-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and unsafe speed were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan, traveling south and operated by a 73-year-old female driver, was changing lanes when it struck the right rear bumper of a southbound SUV. The sedan’s left front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. No other factors, such as victim behavior or pedestrian involvement, were noted. This crash underscores the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe speed on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV and northbound ATV collided head-on on Fordham Road in the Bronx. The SUV’s front passenger suffered head trauma and shock. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 15:42 on Fordham Road in the Bronx, a southbound Ford SUV and a northbound Yamaha ATV collided front-to-front. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 23-year-old male, sustained head injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the SUV driver as contributing factors. The SUV driver failed to maintain proper lane usage, directly causing the collision. The ATV driver was unlicensed. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe lane changes on busy Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796245, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14