Bronx CB10’s deadliest roads don’t forgive. Drivers don’t slow.

Mar 21 - An 18-year-old woman crossing E Tremont Ave was struck and left bleeding on the Bronx asphalt. The driver fled. Her leg was crushed. No name, no face, just pain and the echo of vanishing wheels.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old woman was crossing E Tremont Ave near Fink Ave when she was struck by a vehicle. The report states her 'leg [was] crushed' and she was found 'conscious on the cold pavement.' The driver did not remain at the scene, vanishing without providing aid or identification. The police report describes the incident as a hit-and-run, noting there was 'no name, no face. Just blood on the Bronx asphalt.' The report does not list any contributing factors attributed to the driver, but the act of fleeing highlights a systemic danger: drivers leaving injured pedestrians behind. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Mar 15 - SUV crashed head-on at dawn. Driver, 35, bruised his back. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Police cite vehicle error. Parkway runs silent after impact.

According to the police report, a 2024 SUV traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway crashed at 4:34 AM. The SUV struck with its center front end. The 35-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to a vehicle or driver-related error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash underscores the risks of vehicle operation on the parkway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798861 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Mar 12 - A distracted driver struck a carry-all vehicle from behind on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx. Both driver and front passenger in the carry-all suffered back injuries. The impact damaged the center front and rear ends of the vehicles involved.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx around 3:30 PM. The driver of a station wagon/SUV was stopped in traffic when a carry-all vehicle traveling southwest struck it from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The carry-all driver, a 69-year-old male, and his 66-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining back injuries classified as severity level 3. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end of the carry-all and the center back end of the SUV. The police report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Mar 11 - A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling east struck him. The crash caused upper arm contusions. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.

At 9:17 AM in the Bronx, a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Mayflower Avenue was struck by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the collision involved the sedan's center front end impacting the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Mar 10 - A westbound SUV struck a stopped taxi on Philip Ave in the Bronx. The taxi driver suffered a serious shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on Philip Ave in the Bronx, a 2006 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped 2023 taxi. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck from behind.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Mar 10 - A multi-vehicle crash on Bruckner Expressway injured a 27-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and a sedan traveling north. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing head injuries and vehicle damage to left rear and front panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway around 6:50 AM involving multiple vehicles traveling north. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3, with contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was using safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to speed control on a busy expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801198 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Mar 6 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798210 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Mar 5 - Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.

According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796779 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Mar 1 - A 34-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on Brush Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion. He wore no safety gear. Police list unspecified factors. No pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. He suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report states he wore no safety equipment. Police list 'unspecified' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver and notes the lack of safety equipment only after listing driver factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795736 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Feb 25 - A Honda Odyssey struck two teens on a bike in the Bronx. The 17-year-old boy died at the hospital. The 14-year-old girl survived. The driver stayed at the scene. No arrests. The street held the silence after impact.

ABC7 reported on February 25, 2025, that a 14-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy were riding a bike at Metcalf Ave and E 172nd St in the Bronx when a Honda Odyssey driven by a 42-year-old man struck them. Police found both teens at the scene. The boy was later pronounced dead at Jacobi Hospital. The girl and the driver survived. According to ABC7, 'The driver remained at the scene and no arrests were made.' The investigation continues. No information was given about how the crash occurred or any contributing driver actions. The case highlights ongoing dangers for young cyclists in city streets and the need for thorough investigations into each crash.

• Teen Cyclist Killed In Bronx Collision, ABC7, Published 2025-02-25

Feb 24 - A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794970 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Feb 24 - A 51-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made an improper turn on Westchester Ave in the Bronx. The collision caused abrasions and left the cyclist conscious but injured, highlighting driver errors in lane use and turning.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:15 on Westchester Ave in the Bronx. A 2019 Kia sedan, traveling west and making a U-turn, collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with abrasions reported. The police cited 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the impact. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's center front end, while the sedan showed no damage. The report emphasizes driver errors in improper turning and lane usage as the cause, with no contributing factors assigned to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794763 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Feb 21 - A 33-year-old man crossing Middletown Road with the signal was struck by a vehicle that failed to yield right-of-way. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s error caused serious harm at a busy Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:55 p.m. on Middletown Road near Crosby Avenue in the Bronx. A 33-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle, identified as unspecified type, failed to yield right-of-way and struck him. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions, and remained conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the driver’s actions. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding right-of-way rules at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794204 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Feb 16 - A 2011 SUV struck the back of another vehicle on Randall Avenue in the Bronx, injuring three passengers. All victims suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash caused center rear and front-end damage to the vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a 2011 ACUR SUV with five occupants rear-ended another vehicle on Randall Avenue in the Bronx at 13:20. The SUV was stopped in traffic before the collision. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the other vehicle. Three passengers in the SUV, aged 45, 17, and 8, were injured with back injuries and complaints of whiplash. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and the injuries sustained by vehicle occupants even when restrained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Feb 12 - A 38-year-old woman suffered a head injury and concussion after a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Eastchester Road at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a northbound 2006 Honda SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, resulting in a head injury and concussion for the pedestrian, who remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behavior. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792517 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Feb 10 - Two passengers hurt in a Bronx crash. Sedans collided on E Tremont Ave. Unsafe lane change and tailgating led to neck and back injuries. Both victims in shock, not ejected. Driver errors caused pain and chaos.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx at 10:40. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely. One sedan was parked, the other traveled west. Impact struck the left rear and right front bumpers. Two passengers were injured: a 77-year-old man suffered neck whiplash, a 35-year-old woman suffered back whiplash. Both were in shock, not ejected. The report lists unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the harm caused by driver errors in lane use and following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791966 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Feb 3 - A 32-year-old man suffered a severe leg fracture after a vehicle struck him on Halperin Avenue in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield and was speeding, hitting the pedestrian outside an intersection with the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:50 on Halperin Avenue in the Bronx. A 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a vehicle traveling straight ahead struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, performing other actions in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as "Unsafe Speed" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790382 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Feb 2 - A moped driver traveling north on Waterbury Ave was struck on the right side doors by an eastbound vehicle on E Tremont Ave. The 37-year-old rider was ejected, sustaining upper arm injuries and abrasions. The crash caused significant vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:14 in the Bronx at the intersection of E Tremont Ave and Waterbury Ave. A moped, driven by a 37-year-old male wearing a helmet, was traveling north when it was struck on the right side doors by another vehicle traveling east. The moped driver was ejected from the vehicle and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, as well as abrasions. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors cited. The impact point was the center front end of the striking vehicle and the right side doors of the moped, causing damage to both vehicles. The moped driver was conscious after the crash but injured. No pedestrian or cyclist victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Jan 31 - A 24-year-old woman crashed her sedan late at night on Bruckner Expressway. Fatigue struck first. She hit something hard. Head bruised. She stayed conscious. Metal crumpled. The road did not forgive.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver crashed a 2008 Honda sedan while heading north on Bruckner Expressway at 22:09. The sedan's left front bumper struck an object, damaging the center front end. The driver, who wore a lap belt and harness, was not ejected and remained conscious after impact. She suffered a head contusion. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as a contributing factor, showing driver impairment from fatigue. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10