No More Excuses: Demand Safe Streets Before Another Life Is Lost

An SUV struck the rear-left of an Oldsmobile on Broadway at West 230th. The Oldsmobile’s 83-year-old driver died. Crushed ribs. Whiplash. No sirens. Just steel and silence. Unsafe speed and ignored signals marked the crash.

An 83-year-old man driving an eastbound 1986 Oldsmobile was killed when a southbound SUV hit the rear-left of his car at Broadway and West 230th Street. According to the police report, 'An '86 Oldsmobile, eastbound, took a hit to the rear-left from a southbound SUV. The driver, 83, strapped in and conscious, died with crushed ribs and whiplash. No sirens. Just silence and steel.' The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The victim was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash left one dead. Systemic danger and driver error shaped the outcome.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel struck flesh on the Major Deegan. Three cars, one Jeep overturned. A young man crushed outside the crosswalk. Pavement slick, the road cold. He did not get up. The city swallowed another life before dawn.

A 22-year-old man was killed on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:12 a.m. According to the police report, he was struck and crushed outside the crosswalk by multiple vehicles, including two sedans and a Jeep that overturned. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the data. The police report states: 'A 22-year-old man crushed outside the crosswalk. Two sedans, one Jeep overturned. Slippery pavement. Steel struck flesh in the dark. The road stayed cold. He did not get up.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a slowing sedan from behind on Broadway in the Bronx. The impact caused neck injuries to a 73-year-old female passenger in the sedan. The SUV driver was inattentive and followed too closely. The passenger suffered whiplash.

According to the police report, a 2008 SUV traveling south on Broadway rear-ended a 2021 sedan that was slowing or stopping. The collision injured a 73-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the sedan. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the sedan sustained center back-end damage. The injured party was a passenger, not at fault, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male driver and 19-year-old male passenger suffered abrasions after their sedan struck a barrier on the Major Deegan Expressway. Both wore lap belts and remained conscious. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing left front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 2013 Ford sedan traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway collided with a barrier, impacting the left front bumper. The driver, a 20-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 19-year-old male, both sustained abrasions to their face and arm areas but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle unrelated to the crash led to the collision. Both occupants were secured with lap belts. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when an SUV making a left turn struck him. The impact threw the rider partially from his bike, causing abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV was making a left turn on Kingsbridge Avenue in the Bronx when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The SUV's left front bumper struck the bike's left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was conscious and injured but was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter collided head-on with an SUV on Broadway in the Bronx. The 52-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and driving south. Driver distraction and alcohol were factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2022 BMW SUV on Broadway in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver suffered head injuries and was conscious after the crash. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling south and struck the e-scooter on the left front quarter panel. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention/distraction and alcohol involvement. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The report highlights driver errors such as inattention and distraction as causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck a Toyota sedan on West 238 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles damaged on right sides. Crash occurred just after midnight.

According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling west on West 238 Street collided with a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan’s 50-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ right sides. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making an improper U-turn struck a northbound motorcycle on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The impact damaged the sedan’s front and the motorcycle’s left rear bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan was making an improper U-turn on Riverdale Avenue when it collided with a motorcycle traveling north. The motorcycle driver, a 37-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The motorcycle was struck on its left rear bumper, while the sedan sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man was struck by an SUV traveling north on Irwin Avenue. The impact hit the pedestrian’s abdomen and pelvis, causing bruises and contusions. The driver’s unsafe speed and aggressive driving led to the crash.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling north on Irwin Avenue struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was injured in the abdomen and pelvis, suffering contusions and bruises. The report lists the driver’s unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was located in the roadway at the time of impact. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The driver was going straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a parked sedan’s left rear quarter panel on Exterior Street in the Bronx. The SUV overturned. Three occupants suffered injuries including concussion and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2018 Hyundai SUV traveling southbound on Exterior Street collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2009 sedan. The impact caused the SUV to overturn. Three occupants were injured: a 42-year-old female driver with a concussion, a 52-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, and a 55-year-old male front passenger with head injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. There were no other specified driver errors or victim factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike and a sedan crashed head-on on West 238 Street in the Bronx. The 28-year-old e-bike driver suffered a head injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The e-bike sustained front-end damage; the sedan hit on its left front bumper.

According to the police report, an e-bike and a sedan collided while both were traveling straight ahead westbound on West 238 Street in the Bronx. The e-bike driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with a head injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike driver. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, sustained damage to its left front bumper. The e-bike was damaged at its center front end. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash resulted in internal complaints and injury severity level 3 for the e-bike driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck slammed into the rear of an SUV on the Major Deegan Expressway. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered neck injuries but was conscious and restrained. Both vehicles traveled southbound. No clear driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway collided with the rear of a southbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured in the neck but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for this crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck striking the center back end of the SUV. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver of the SUV was the only injured party, sustaining internal complaints related to the neck injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing Tibbet Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries but remained conscious. No driver errors were listed in the report.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Tibbet Avenue at a marked crosswalk. She was struck by a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling eastbound. The vehicle impacted her at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was alone. The pedestrian’s crossing was without signal. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The report does not assign fault or blame to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a southbound bicyclist on Broadway in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered neck injuries and whiplash, left shaken but not ejected. The sedan’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The cyclist wore no helmet.

According to the police report, a northbound sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist at 5665 Broadway in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the bike. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The collision caused significant injury to the bicyclist, highlighting the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding after a collision with an SUV turning right in the Bronx. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was left in shock. Both vehicles struck front to front.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a westbound SUV making a right turn at Broadway in the Bronx. The collision occurred front to front, causing facial injuries and minor bleeding to the bicyclist, who was not ejected but was in shock. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the turn. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists traveling straight through intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man was hit crossing Marble Hill Avenue in a marked crosswalk. The SUV struck him center front. He suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the report. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Marble Hill Avenue at a marked crosswalk in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2019 Dodge SUV traveling northeast struck him with the center front of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists no contributing driver errors or violations. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New Mexico. The pedestrian's contributing factors were unspecified. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The child suffered chest injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The boy was injured at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing West 225 Street in the Bronx. The child sustained chest injuries and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not mention any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on on Broadway in the Bronx. A 31-year-old woman and two 16-year-old males suffered head injuries and whiplash. One driver was unlicensed. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Broadway in the Bronx. The 31-year-old female driver of a 2013 Honda SUV and two 16-year-old males in a 2015 Jeep SUV were injured. All three suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with unsafe speed by the younger driver. The male driver was unlicensed. The Honda was struck on its left front bumper; the Jeep sustained damage to its center front end. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The female driver wore a lap belt; the two males wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights dangerous driver behavior and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.

A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman was struck at an intersection in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when hit. The impact caused a head injury and bruising. She remained conscious but suffered serious harm. The driver’s role is unclear.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection near 5480 Broadway in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and contusions but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors, and the vehicle details are unspecified. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595371, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15