Two young riders dead on the Bronx River Parkway. The pattern is older than they were.

Sep 25 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 16-year-old e-scooter rider traveling straight on River Avenue in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered contusions and full-body injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic controls by the driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on River Avenue near East 168 Street in the Bronx at 9:34 AM. A BMW sedan, traveling northeast and making a left turn, collided with a 16-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling southbound. The e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the e-scooter driver and the sedan driver, indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan's point of impact was the left front bumper, while the e-scooter was struck at its center front end. The sedan driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver failure to comply with traffic controls, resulting in severe injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758881 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 24 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 18 - SUV driver, distracted, struck sedan on Findlay Avenue. Sedan driver suffered bruised leg and foot. Night crash. Metal bent. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, a crash happened at 11:47 PM on Findlay Avenue in the Bronx. A 2006 SUV, parked, struck a 2024 sedan traveling north. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's 52-year-old male driver was injured, suffering contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The SUV's left rear bumper and the sedan's right front bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Driver distraction stands as the sole contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 2 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 26 - A northbound tractor truck and a sedan collided late at night on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:50 on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a northbound tractor truck and a northbound sedan. The tractor truck, a 2023 Mack, struck the sedan with its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper and quarter panel were damaged. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 23 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 23 - An e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Bronx crash. The collision involved multiple sedans and SUVs, with driver inexperience cited as a contributing factor. The injured rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near Melrose Avenue at 21:49. The injured party was a 34-year-old male e-scooter driver who sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. The e-scooter was traveling north, impacting the center front end of a sedan, which also traveled north and sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. Multiple other vehicles, including parked SUVs, were involved or damaged. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver error. The injured driver was wearing a helmet, but this was not cited as a factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 14 - A 25-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV making a right turn struck him on East 165 Street in the Bronx. The collision caused contusions and bruises, with the bicyclist conscious and helmeted at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:42 on East 165 Street near College Avenue in the Bronx. A 2005 Honda SUV was making a right turn when it struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors by the SUV driver. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the bike's left front bumper. Vehicle damage was minimal on the SUV, indicating the impact was significant enough to injure the bicyclist despite the lack of visible SUV damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy crossing Courtlandt Avenue. The car’s speed left the child bruised and hurt in the abdomen and pelvis. The driver’s unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy was crossing Courtlandt Avenue in the Bronx when a 2012 Cadillac sedan traveling northeast struck him with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the driver’s contributing factor. The boy suffered contusions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash underscores the danger of speeding drivers where children cross city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749042 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 22 - A southbound SUV struck the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling straight ahead on East 149 Street. The sedan’s 68-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a 2023 sedan driven by a 68-year-old man was traveling southbound on East 149 Street when it was rear-ended on the right rear bumper by a southbound SUV attempting to pass. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, sustained back injuries and whiplash. The SUV had two occupants, and the sedan had one. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the sedan. No other contributing factors were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 17 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - A 9-year-old girl suffered bruises and arm injuries after a taxi struck her on Clay Avenue. The child emerged from behind a parked vehicle, limiting the taxi driver's view. The impact hit the taxi’s right front bumper, injuring the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Clay Avenue struck a 9-year-old female pedestrian at 18:50. The child was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a role. The taxi's right front bumper was the point of impact, causing contusions and injuries to the girl's elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and passing at the time of the crash. No pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views for drivers and vulnerable pedestrians in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - A northbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Park Avenue, causing injury to the driver. The impact damaged the front center of the moving vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The driver suffered a bruised arm and remained conscious.

According to the police report, at 1:05 AM on Park Avenue near East 165 Street, a 38-year-old male driver operating a 2021 SUV traveling north collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash led to the collision. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 28 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 22 - A taxi and sedan collided on Grand Concourse. A woman in the back seat suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. City streets remain dangerous for passengers.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided at 22:10 on Grand Concourse near East 151 Street in the Bronx. The crash involved both vehicles striking each other with their left front bumpers. A 40-year-old female passenger, seated in the middle rear seat and wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered chest injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the persistent risks created by driver errors on busy city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735171 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A taxi traveling north on East 150 Street rear-ended another vehicle. Two passengers in the taxi suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe speed by the taxi driver, causing significant impact and injury to occupants.

According to the police report, a taxi was traveling northbound on East 150 Street at 10 p.m. when it rear-ended another vehicle. The taxi driver was cited for unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the other vehicle. Two taxi passengers, a 21-year-old male and a 45-year-old female, were injured with back injuries and whiplash. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly notes unsafe speed as the driver error leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in urban traffic and its toll on vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A 71-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan backing unsafely on Teller Avenue. The vehicle failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The driver caused the collision by reversing without caution.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Teller Avenue was backing up when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was injured in the collision, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites the driver’s errors as 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the left rear quarter panel during the backing maneuver. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Infiniti sedan. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene but suffered injury severity level 3. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers reversing without proper caution and failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732564 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19