Another Bronx Body. Still No Justice. Demand Safer Streets Now.

A 26-year-old man on a moped slammed into a stopped dump truck on East 170th. He flew off, struck his head, and died in the street. Blood on Bronx asphalt. Unsafe speed marked the crash. The city swallowed another life.

A 26-year-old man riding a moped was killed after crashing into a stopped dump truck near East 170th Street and Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 26-year-old man on a moped, unlicensed and helmetless, struck a stopped dump truck. He flew from the seat. His head hit. Blood on the street. He died there.' The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary listed cause was unsafe speed. No injuries were reported for the dump truck or bus drivers. The moped rider died at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654945, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two e-bikes collided head-on on East Mount Eden Avenue. One rider, 20, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Both drivers were unlicensed. The crash involved following too closely and driver inexperience. The injured rider was conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, two e-bikes traveling north on East Mount Eden Avenue collided. One 20-year-old male driver was ejected and sustained a head injury with contusions and bruises. Both drivers were unlicensed. The report lists driver inexperience and following too closely as contributing factors. The injured rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both bikes. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved. The crash highlights risks from inexperienced, unlicensed riders following too closely on e-bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a motorcycle hit an SUV mid-turn on Jerome Avenue. He flew from the bike. His head struck the pavement. He died at the scene. Unsafe speed and improper turning marked the crash. The street fell silent.

A 35-year-old man riding a motorcycle was killed after colliding with an SUV making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and turning improperly. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal head injuries. The SUV's right front bumper was struck as it turned. Parked cars lined the street, but no other injuries were reported. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Helmet use is noted only because it appears in the data after driver errors. The crash left one man dead and a community shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a right-turning SUV on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The bicyclist was unconscious and complained of pain and nausea at the scene.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Grand Concourse was struck on his left side by a 2014 Kia SUV making a right turn southwest. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in unconsciousness and complaints of pain and nausea. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while using an onboard navigation device, a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was unlicensed. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's left side doors. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on East Mount Eden Avenue. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan struck the moped’s front left side. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west and a moped traveling east collided on East Mount Eden Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan struck the moped on its left front bumper. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver’s errors—distraction and unsafe speed—were central to the crash. The moped driver held a permit license from New Jersey. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646740, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped making an improper U-turn collided head-on with an SUV on East 170 Street in the Bronx. The 19-year-old female passenger hanging outside the moped suffered a concussion and head injury. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, a moped carrying two occupants attempted an improper U-turn on East 170 Street in the Bronx and collided head-on with a sport utility vehicle traveling east. The moped's passenger, a 19-year-old female riding outside the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained a concussion and head injury. The SUV driver, licensed in California, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash was caused by the moped driver's failure to execute the turn properly. The passenger was not ejected but suffered serious injury. Vehicle damage was noted on the moped's front end, while the SUV showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway on Marcy Place was struck by a westbound sedan. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver’s vehicle showed no damage. The child was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured while playing in the roadway on Marcy Place. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle involved was a 2016 Toyota sedan traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in playing in the road at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway was struck from behind. The front passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The impact damaged the van’s left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a van traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway was rear-ended, sustaining damage to its left rear quarter panel. The front passenger, a 49-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the striking vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance. The van driver was changing lanes at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640529, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV made a left turn on East 170 Street in the Bronx. It struck a southbound e-scooter. The scooter driver was ejected and suffered fractures. The SUV’s front passenger was bruised and injured. Both men remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 1994 Jeep SUV was making a left turn on East 170 Street when it collided with a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and sustained fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV’s front passenger, a 25-year-old man, suffered a contusion and shoulder-upper arm injury but was not ejected. Both victims were conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV’s point of impact was the left front bumper, and the e-scooter’s center front end was damaged. No safety equipment was noted for the scooter driver, while the passenger wore a lap belt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected after a collision with a westbound sedan on Inwood Avenue. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right side doors. The rider suffered full-body injuries including fractures and dislocations. The crash involved traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a northbound e-bike collided with the right side doors of a westbound sedan traveling straight on Inwood Avenue. The e-bike driver, a 49-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained severe injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan driver was also traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound e-scooter on Morris Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The sedan’s right front bumper took the impact. Driver distraction and improper turning caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Morris Avenue made an improper U-turn and collided with a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the e-scooter. Contributing factors listed include the sedan driver’s improper turning and inattention or distraction. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet, but the crash was caused by the sedan driver’s failure to yield and distraction. No other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles changed lanes dangerously on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The SUV’s right rear quarter hit the truck’s left front. Three men in the SUV suffered back injuries. All were conscious and restrained. The crash left damage on the SUV’s rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2023 Jeep SUV and a 2014 Hino tractor truck collided while both were changing lanes on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The impact occurred at the SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the truck’s left front quarter panel. Three male occupants in the SUV, including the 25-year-old driver and two passengers aged 24 and 30, sustained back injuries but were conscious and not ejected. All wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor for the crash. The truck showed no damage. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was damaged. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old moped driver was ejected and fractured his hip. His 19-year-old passenger was partially ejected, suffering leg injuries. The SUV struck the moped’s rear quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed by the moped driver.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Grand Concourse in the Bronx involving an SUV and a moped. The moped driver, age 19, was ejected and sustained a fractured hip. His 19-year-old passenger was partially ejected and suffered fractures to the knee and lower leg. The SUV, traveling west, struck the moped’s right rear quarter panel. The report lists the moped driver’s errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed." Both occupants were conscious but injured. The SUV driver was licensed; the moped driver was unlicensed. No safety equipment was noted for the injured parties. The crash caused significant damage to the moped and left front bumper damage to the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. A 3-year-old boy in the rear seat of the struck vehicle suffered facial abrasions. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The child was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided. The second vehicle struck the center back end of the first. A 3-year-old male occupant in the left rear seat of the struck sedan was injured, sustaining facial abrasions. He was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed, traveling straight ahead, and the collision involved the rear of the first vehicle and the front of the second. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck a gas scooter traveling north on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The scooter driver, a 22-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. Unsafe speed and other vehicular factors contributed.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southeast on Webster Avenue was making a left turn when it collided with a gas scooter going straight north. The scooter driver, a 22-year-old male occupant, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was damaged on its right side doors, while the scooter was damaged at its center front end. The scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No driver license information was available for the scooter operator. The taxi driver was licensed and male. The crash caused serious injury but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606218, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash. The SUV driver, unlicensed, followed too closely and struck the sedan’s back. Both vehicles traveled north on Morris Avenue. The sedan driver was conscious and complained of whiplash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morris Avenue involving a sedan and an SUV traveling north. The SUV driver, who was unlicensed, struck the sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was its center front end, while the sedan’s damage was at the center back end. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by tailgating and unlicensed driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man working in the roadway was struck on Clay Avenue. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash involved aggressive driving and improper lane usage by multiple sedans. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on Clay Avenue. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash involved multiple sedans, with contributing factors listed as aggressive driving and improper passing or lane usage. One vehicle was involved in a police pursuit before the collision. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was conscious after the impact. Driver errors included aggressive driving and improper lane usage. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old woman was struck by an SUV turning left on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal. The impact injured her elbow and lower arm, leaving bruises. The driver hit her with the vehicle’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Webster Avenue with the signal in the Bronx. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2020 Honda SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision happened during the driver’s left turn maneuver. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not ejected. No safety equipment or helmet was noted, and no blame is assigned to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592040, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck an object on its right side doors in the Bronx. Both driver and front passenger, men aged 40, suffered back injuries. The driver was distracted. Neither wore safety equipment. The truck bore damage to its right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2007 box truck traveling northeast on West 172 Street in the Bronx crashed, impacting its right side doors. The vehicle sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. Both occupants, a 40-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old male front passenger, were injured with back injuries classified as severity level 3. Neither occupant was ejected or wearing safety equipment. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A diesel truck turned right on Grant Highway. An e-bike rider kept straight. Metal struck flesh. The 25-year-old cyclist hit the pavement, hip shattered, skin burned. His bike lay twisted. The truck rolled on, oversized and unscathed.

A diesel tractor truck collided with an e-bike at Grant Highway near West 169th Street. The truck made a right turn as the e-bike rider, a 25-year-old man, continued straight. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck turned right. An e-bike kept straight. Metal caught flesh.' The cyclist suffered severe burns and a broken hip. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. No helmet was worn by the cyclist, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the truck's role. The truck sustained no damage. Multiple truck occupants were involved but not injured. The crash highlights the danger oversized vehicles pose to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584189, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15