No More Names: Demand Safe Streets Now

A 2015 Audi SUV lay crushed on the southbound Major Deegan. Inside, a 40-year-old man bled from deep wounds to his face. The metal trapped him. He wore only a lap belt. The night pressed in, silent and cold.

A violent crash on the southbound Major Deegan Expressway left a 2015 Audi SUV demolished and its sole occupant, a 40-year-old man, suffering severe lacerations to his face. According to the police report, the vehicle was found crushed, with the driver conscious but bleeding heavily and trapped by the wreckage. The report notes the driver wore only a lap belt. The police narrative describes the scene: 'Southbound on the Major Deegan, a 2015 Audi SUV lay crushed. Inside, a 40-year-old man bled from deep cuts to his face. He wore only a lap belt. He was awake. The metal held him.' The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on the cause. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The focus remains on the catastrophic impact and the resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman was injured at a Bronx intersection when a taxi making a right turn struck her. She was crossing with the signal. The impact caused internal injuries to her hip and upper leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southwest on E 138 St in the Bronx was making a right turn when it struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The taxi's point of impact was the right front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no contributing factors attributed to the driver or the pedestrian, other than unspecified factors for the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing with the signal, as driver actions during turns can lead to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in the Bronx when a southbound SUV struck his westbound e-bike. The collision caused contusions and leg injuries. Driver inattention and traffic control disregard were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 149 St in the Bronx at 14:24. A 2014 Toyota SUV traveling south struck a westbound e-bike driven by a 25-year-old male bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention and disregarded traffic controls. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to obey traffic controls in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778131, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a taxi on the Major Deegan Expressway. The motorcyclist, helmeted but partially ejected, suffered severe leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause, highlighting systemic dangers on high-speed roads.

According to the police report, at 4:30 AM on the Major Deegan Expressway, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right rear bumper of a northbound taxi. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi, also northbound with two occupants, was damaged at its right rear bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision's impact and the motorcyclist's injuries underscore the risks posed by driver distraction on high-speed urban expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway shortly after midnight. The sedan driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited obstruction and following too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 12:48 a.m., a 2024 Honda sedan traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway was rear-ended by a 2022 Acura SUV also heading north. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Obstruction/Debris" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash involved five occupants in the sedan and one in the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773164, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two northbound vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp. A 29-year-old male passenger suffered chest contusions and shock. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage. The crash exposed risks on high-speed ramps with unclear driver errors reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 20:37 on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp involving a 2023 Tesla SUV and a 2010 Honda sedan, both traveling northbound. The Tesla's left front bumper and the Honda's left front quarter panel were damaged. A 29-year-old male passenger in one vehicle sustained chest contusions and was in shock but was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were going straight ahead at impact. The absence of identified driver errors leaves the cause unspecified, but the crash highlights the dangers present on high-speed expressway ramps where multiple vehicles converge.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV backed unsafely on Morris Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle struck her while she was getting on or off the vehicle. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:50 on Morris Avenue in the Bronx. A 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a Honda SUV backed unsafely, striking her at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was getting on or off the vehicle at the time and sustained an upper arm injury, resulting in shock and a complaint of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV was traveling south and had two occupants. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as level 3. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773999, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries after colliding with a taxi on E 149 St. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, causing a violent impact that fractured the rider’s knee and foot despite helmet use.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:35 on E 149 St in the Bronx. A motorcycle traveling east while making a left turn collided with a westbound taxi going straight ahead. The motorcyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both drivers, highlighting their failure to obey traffic signals or rules. The taxi’s front center end and the motorcycle’s right front bumper were points of impact. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but the report focuses on the disregard of traffic control by both drivers as the critical cause of the crash. No victim fault is noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774036, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed SUV driver was partially ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a parked box truck in the Bronx. The driver was in shock and experienced minor bleeding, highlighting serious risks from driver errors and vehicle interactions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 AM in the Bronx near E 138 St. A 32-year-old male driver of a 2014 Ford SUV, who was unlicensed, was partially ejected during the collision with a parked 2013 Hino box truck. The SUV was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the center back end of the stationary truck. The driver sustained head injuries and minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report notes the driver's unlicensed status as a critical factor. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were listed, placing focus on the driver's errors and systemic dangers posed by unlicensed driving and vehicle positioning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV traveling northbound. The impact caused a severe hip and upper leg fracture, leaving the pedestrian in shock. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at the intersection near 514 Concord Ave in the Bronx at 10:20 AM. A Station Wagon/SUV traveling northbound went straight ahead and struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage there as well. The pedestrian suffered a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to his hip and upper leg, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention created a hazardous environment, directly causing the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman suffered back injuries after a sedan struck her on Canal Place in the Bronx. The driver, distracted and inattentive, impacted the pedestrian outside an intersection. The crash caused internal injuries and left the victim seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Kia sedan traveling south on Canal Place struck her. The collision occurred at 19:25 in the Bronx, with the point of impact on the vehicle's left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as performing 'other actions in roadway.' The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3, indicating serious harm. The sedan driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a parked flatbed truck on E 133 St in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered back injuries. Police cited defective brakes on the sedan as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, at 9:35 AM on E 133 St in the Bronx, a sedan traveling east collided with a parked flatbed truck. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper striking the flatbed’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with back trauma but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies defective brakes on the sedan as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The flatbed was unoccupied and stationary at the time of impact. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle mechanical failures, specifically brake defects, in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Bruckner Boulevard. The crash caused abrasions to his face. According to the police report, the bicyclist was riding without safety equipment and suffered a severe impact to the center front end of his bike.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike on Bruckner Boulevard at 7:27 AM. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his face and was riding without any safety equipment. The crash involved a single bike traveling north, which suffered damage to the center front end. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion or error on the part of the bicyclist. No vehicle driver errors were documented. The bicyclist’s ejection and injury severity highlight the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768594, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 81-year-old woman driving a sedan northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway suffered injuries after a collision impacting the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. Police cite passenger distraction and driver fatigue as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on the Major Deegan Expressway at 9:31 p.m. The vehicle, a 2022 Chevrolet sedan traveling northbound, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as contributing factors to the collision. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle but was in shock following the incident. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash narrative and contributing factors highlight driver error related to distraction and fatigue, underscoring systemic dangers on this stretch of highway. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on on Bruckner Boulevard just after midnight. The sedan driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to keep right as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:52 a.m. on Bruckner Boulevard near East 135th Street. The collision involved a 2019 Honda sedan traveling northeast and a 2020 Toyota taxi heading northwest. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles, resulting in center front-end damage. The sedan driver, a 58-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and shock and reported complaints of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Keep Right' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating a driver error. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The taxi had one occupant, and the sedan had two occupants. No damage was reported to a third sedan involved but not impacted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on an e-scooter crashed into a parked sedan on East 149 Street. He flew forward, face first, blood pooling on the asphalt. His face was torn open. He stayed conscious, pain etched deep, the car unmoved.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter struck a parked sedan on East 149 Street. The report states the e-scooter operator 'hit a parked sedan,' was 'ejected,' and landed 'face first.' The man suffered 'severe lacerations' to his face but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan, a 2017 Nissan, was parked and sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail is mentioned only after the primary cause: inattention. The collision left the street marked by blood and injury, underscoring the lethal consequences of distraction on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck two pedestrians crossing Saint Anns Avenue with the signal in the Bronx. Both suffered head and back injuries, including concussions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing serious harm at an intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx at 1:45 p.m. An SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both victims, a 6-year-old boy and a 32-year-old woman, sustained injuries classified as severity level 3, including head and back injuries and concussions. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the vehicle driver as the contributing factor. The pedestrians were crossing lawfully with the signal, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to yield during the left turn directly led to the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck making a left turn hit a 31-year-old female pedestrian crossing East 135 Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.

According to the police report, at 8:10 AM on East 135 Street near Lincoln Avenue, a 2017 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling west made a left turn and struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end with no reported vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The data clearly identifies driver errors—failure to yield and traffic control disregard—as the causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male driver suffered an elbow injury in a Bronx collision. The SUV struck parked vehicles on Crimmins Avenue. Police cited illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and not ejected, sustaining bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Crimmins Avenue in the Bronx at 15:18. A 21-year-old male driver of a 2017 Ford SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV impacted the center front end, colliding with parked vehicles, including a 2005 sedan with damage to its left side doors and a 2012 sedan backing with damage to its right front bumper. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver impairment as a critical factor in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male driver suffered a concussion after a collision at East 138 Street and Alexander Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn and an SUV traveling straight. Driver inexperience and traffic control disregard were cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:22 on East 138 Street near Alexander Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2015 sedan making a left turn and a 2019 SUV traveling straight south. The sedan's driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, was injured and rendered unconscious with a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Alcohol involvement was also noted. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, and the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15