Van Cortlandt Park: Blood on the Asphalt, Silence in City Hall

Two vehicles collided on Major Deegan. Metal twisted. Two people hurt—one with back pain, one with head trauma. Both in shock. Police cite driver inattention. The road stayed open. The Bronx felt the impact.

A sedan and a van crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, the collision left a 29-year-old male driver with back injuries and an 18-year-old female passenger with head trauma and whiplash. Both were in shock. The crash report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was struck on its left rear quarter panel; the van hit with its right front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not specify injuries for the other occupants. Both injured parties wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on Jerome Avenue as an SUV collided with a southbound e-bike. The 64-year-old e-bike rider was ejected, left semiconscious with a neck injury. Police and medics responded to the scene as dusk settled over the Bronx.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 3545 Jerome Avenue in the Bronx involving a station wagon/SUV and an e-bike. The 64-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a neck injury, leaving him semiconscious. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The data does not indicate any helmet use or signaling as factors. The SUV, registered in Florida, struck the e-bike on its left side doors, while the e-bike sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south on Major Deegan Expressway crashed near midday. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her arm and internal complaints. Emergency responders found her conscious at the scene, pain sharp in the spring air.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a sedan traveling south. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining harm to her elbow, lower arm, and internal injuries. She was conscious when first responders arrived. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no details on specific driver errors or external causes. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. No other vulnerable road users were involved in this incident. No mention of helmet use or turn signal factors appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound sedan hit a 35-year-old man at the Jerome Avenue intersection. Blood pooled on the street. The driver clutched an injured arm. Witnesses watched in silence as confusion and pain filled the Bronx morning.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Jerome Avenue near 3545 struck a 35-year-old pedestrian at the intersection. The report notes the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious at the scene. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was also injured, gripping his arm after the collision. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in the crash. The report also mentions 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The narrative describes a scene marked by blood, confusion, and silent witnesses, underscoring the violence and chaos that unfolded at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A female SUV driver merging northbound on Major Deegan Expressway lost control due to outside car distraction. The vehicle's right front bumper was demolished. The driver suffered chest injuries and shock but was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver was merging northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway near Mosholu Parkway when the crash occurred at 4:03 AM. The report cites 'Outside Car Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV's right front bumper was demolished on impact. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained chest injuries and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver held a valid New York license and was the sole occupant. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound sedan collided with the rear of a merging pick-up truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. The pick-up truck driver suffered back injuries and abrasions but was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling northbound at the time.

According to the police report, at 5:24 AM on the Major Deegan Expressway, a northbound sedan struck the center back end of a northbound pick-up truck that was merging. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the pick-up truck. The pick-up truck driver, a 29-year-old male occupant, was injured with back abrasions and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors, but the collision dynamics indicate the sedan struck the rear of the merging truck, suggesting a possible failure to adjust speed or distance. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790119, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south on Mosholu Ave struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal. The impact caused severe lower leg injuries and shock. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision at the intersection near Broadway.

According to the police report, at 17:54 on Mosholu Ave near Broadway in the Bronx, a 2014 Hyundai sedan traveling straight south struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited,' indicating the driver’s visibility was impaired. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers posed by limited driver visibility combined with pedestrian crossing errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

On the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx, a sedan changing lanes struck the left side doors of an SUV traveling north. Both drivers were injured, suffering back and leg injuries. The crash was caused by improper lane usage by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on the Major Deegan Expressway Northbound Exit 11 in the Bronx. A sedan was changing lanes when it struck the left side doors of a northbound SUV. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane change. The SUV driver and a passenger were both injured: the passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the driver sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The impact damaged the left side doors of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 56-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries when an SUV traveling north struck him at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The vehicle's right front bumper hit the victim, causing abrasions and moderate injury.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Major Deegan Expressway southbound and Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a northbound 2021 BMW SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper impacted the pedestrian, causing abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The driver, a licensed male from Florida, was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's action as crossing against the signal and notes unspecified contributing factors but does not cite driver errors explicitly. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777028, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx at 8:15 AM. Both drivers were making left turns when the impact occurred. A 58-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and minor burns, experiencing shock at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 AM on Major Deegan Expressway southbound near E 233rd Street in the Bronx. Two SUVs, both traveling south, were making left turns when they collided. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. The male driver, age 58, was injured with neck trauma and minor burns and was in shock but was not ejected from his vehicle. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim errors. Vehicle damage was noted on the rear SUV. The collision highlights risks during left-turn maneuvers on busy expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle struck a slowing SUV on Major Deegan Expressway. The rider, 33, was hurled onto the asphalt, torn and bleeding. Steel and speed carved him open. The crash left a body marked by violence and a road stained by impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the rear of a slowing SUV on Major Deegan Expressway at 14:03. The rider, a 33-year-old man, was ejected from his motorcycle and suffered severe lacerations across his entire body. The report describes the rider as conscious but bleeding and torn after being thrown onto the roadway. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The motorcycle's center front end struck the SUV's center back end, underscoring the violence of the impact. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor in the report. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention on New York City roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old male driver fractured his hip and upper leg when his sedan struck a parked truck on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The collision, caused by driver inattention, damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s left rear bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The 24-year-old male driver of a 2022 Nissan sedan was traveling north when he collided with a parked 2015 Volvo 3-door truck. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end and the truck’s left rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating a clear failure on the driver’s part to maintain focus. The driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The driver was not ejected and was operating the vehicle without safety equipment. The parked truck had no occupants at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his SUV rear-ended a stopped pickup truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. The crash involved defective brakes, causing a violent impact to the front of the SUV and rear of the truck.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 23-year-old male driver in a 2004 SUV was injured with back trauma and whiplash. The SUV struck the rear of a stopped 2010 pickup truck traveling southbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the truck. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the collision, indicating mechanical failure on the SUV. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures, specifically brake defects, leading to rear-end collisions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old woman driving an SUV changed lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway and collided with another vehicle. Both the driver and a 4-year-old passenger suffered moderate injuries. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck the other vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:03 on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 29-year-old female driver of a 2022 Honda SUV was changing lanes southbound when the left front quarter panel of her vehicle impacted the left front bumper of another vehicle. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left side doors. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered a neck injury classified as moderate (injury severity 3) and was in shock. A 4-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat, secured in a child restraint, sustained a moderate chest injury and was also in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or the crash, but the pre-crash action of changing lanes indicates a driver maneuver that led to the collision. No victim behaviors or external factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738871, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided. The impact injured a 21-year-old male driver, who suffered back injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained damage, with the BMW’s right front quarter panel impacted.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling straight ahead northbound on Henry Hudson Parkway when they collided. The BMW sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. The 21-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries classified as injury severity level 3, but he was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions, but no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted in internal complaints and vehicle damage described as 'other.' The data highlights the risks of multi-vehicle crashes on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742352, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV suffered catastrophic tire failure on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver and front passenger sustained chest and back contusions. Both were conscious and restrained. The vehicle was demolished at the point of impact, highlighting a critical mechanical failure.

According to the police report, a 2002 Jeep SUV traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway experienced a tire failure, identified as 'Tire Failure/Inadequate,' which caused the crash. The driver, a 53-year-old female, and the front passenger, a 54-year-old male, were both injured with contusions to the chest and back, respectively. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The vehicle was described as 'demolished' at the point of impact, indicating severe damage. The report cites tire failure as the primary contributing factor, with no other driver errors or victim behaviors noted. This incident underscores the dangers posed by mechanical failures on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735732, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three occupants suffered head injuries and whiplash in a late-night collision involving two SUVs and a sedan. The crash, marked by unsafe speed, caused center and side impact damage. All injured were restrained but experienced serious trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:10 on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a 2023 Cadillac SUV, a 2022 Kia SUV, and a 2014 Audi sedan. The report cites unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The Cadillac SUV sustained center front end damage, impacting the Kia SUV on its left side doors, while the Audi sedan had damage to its center front end and right front bumper. Three occupants were injured: a 22-year-old male driver, a 24-year-old female front passenger, and a 23-year-old female rear passenger, all wearing lap belts and harnesses. Each suffered head injuries and whiplash, with one passenger unconscious at the scene. The collision dynamics and driver errors, specifically unsafe speed, led to significant trauma despite proper restraint use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Mosholu Parkway at 9:02 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the front SUV’s back end. A 34-year-old female driver and an 8-year-old passenger suffered injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Mosholu Parkway at 9:02 a.m. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling southbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The front vehicle, a 2019 Nissan SUV driven by a licensed female driver aged 34, sustained center back end damage. She was injured in the crash, suffering back injuries and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The rear vehicle, a 2024 Subaru SUV driven by a licensed male driver, struck the front SUV’s rear. An 8-year-old male passenger in the rear SUV was also injured, with knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and minor bleeding, also restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724494, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two northbound vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The SUV’s front passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited aggressive driving and unsafe lane changing as key factors in the crash, highlighting driver errors behind the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:20 on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a 2010 SUV and a 2020 pick-up truck, both traveling north. The SUV sustained center back end damage while the pick-up truck hit the SUV with its center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors for both vehicles, with unsafe lane changing specifically noted for the SUV passenger’s contributing factors. These driver errors led directly to the collision and the passenger’s injuries, underscoring the systemic dangers of aggressive behavior on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The crash involved rear-end impact caused by driver distraction and following too closely. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 11:10. Two SUVs traveling south collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear SUV, a 46-year-old female, was cited for driver inattention/distraction and following too closely. Both drivers, a 33-year-old male and the 46-year-old female, were injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage included the right rear bumper of the rear SUV and the center front end of the front SUV. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14