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

A northbound SUV slammed into the rear of a parked SUV on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver of the parked vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash late at night.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:43 p.m. on the Major Deegan Expressway. A northbound Mercedes SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, collided with the center back end of a parked Jaguar SUV. The Jaguar's male driver, age 35, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the moving vehicle's driver failed to maintain attention. The impact demolished the front end of the Mercedes and damaged the rear of the Jaguar. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716699, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female SUV driver suffered a neck injury and shock after a crash on the Major Deegan Expressway. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors contributing to the collision, highlighting driver-related errors.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on the Major Deegan Expressway at 3:30 AM. The vehicle, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling southbound, was struck on the left front bumper. The driver sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was in shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a primary contributing factor and notes an unspecified secondary factor, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues played a role. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. There is no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The crash caused damage to the vehicle’s left front bumper, underscoring the impact location and severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714953, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two female bicyclists collided head-on on Broadway in the Bronx. Both were ejected and suffered upper arm and elbow injuries. Both wore helmets but were left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea after impact at midday.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near West 242 Street in the Bronx at 12:29 PM. Two female bicyclists, ages 19 and 21, collided while both traveling southbound. Both riders were ejected from their bikes and sustained injuries: one suffered elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries; the other sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both were wearing helmets and reported complaints of pain or nausea, and were in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors, indicating a collision between two bicyclists without external vehicle involvement. Both bicyclists were drivers of their respective bikes, traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the left front bumpers of both bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714339, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear center of a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan’s 23-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and bruising. Tire failure and unsafe speed contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, at 5:40 a.m., a northbound SUV collided with the center back end of a northbound sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan’s 23-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites tire failure and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV impacted the sedan with its right front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver of the sedan was the only occupant injured. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights vehicle maintenance issues and driver speed as critical factors in this serious crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway lost control on slippery pavement. The driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head contusion and bruising. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male driver was operating a 2011 Toyota sedan northbound on Henry Hudson Parkway at 7:00 AM when the pavement was slippery. The vehicle's right front bumper struck an object, causing damage to that area. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained a head contusion and bruising but remained conscious. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by road conditions affecting vehicle control, with no fault attributed to the driver’s licensing or pre-crash behavior aside from the environmental hazard.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700524, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway struck an object or lost control due to slippery pavement. The driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and concussion. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. Weather conditions contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver was involved in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway at 8:45 AM. The driver was operating a 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight ahead when the vehicle's center front end was damaged. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as the primary contributing factor to the crash, indicating road conditions played a critical role. The driver was not ejected, was conscious, and was restrained with a lap belt. He sustained a neck injury and complained of a concussion. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by slippery pavement conditions and their impact on vehicle control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a pickup truck collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan’s right side hit the truck’s left front. Two occupants in the sedan suffered injuries including concussion and burns. Driver inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a 2021 sedan and a 2022 pickup truck, both traveling north. The sedan was struck on its right side doors by the truck’s left front bumper. Two occupants in the sedan were injured: a 29-year-old male driver with a concussion and full-body injuries, and a 32-year-old female passenger with head injuries and moderate burns. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inexperience, improper passing or lane usage, and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck slippery pavement on the Major Deegan Expressway. The vehicle’s right front bumper took impact. A 38-year-old male passenger suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2001 Acura SUV traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway encountered slippery pavement, which contributed to the crash. The vehicle impacted with its right front bumper. A 38-year-old male passenger seated in the middle front seat was injured, sustaining a head contusion. He was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2013 Nissan SUV traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway hit the left side doors of another vehicle. Three occupants in the SUV were injured, including the driver and two passengers. All were conscious and wearing seat belts. Injuries included whiplash and bruising.

According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway collided with the left side doors of another vehicle. The SUV carried three occupants: a 62-year-old male driver, a 36-year-old female front passenger, and a 63-year-old male rear passenger. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. Injuries reported include whiplash to the driver and rear passenger, and a contusion to the front passenger's hip and upper leg. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victims were ejected, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647339, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. The lead vehicle slowed; the following SUV struck it from behind. The driver of the rear SUV suffered back injuries and bruises. Driver distraction caused the crash. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The lead SUV was slowing or stopping when the following SUV hit it in the center back end. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 42-year-old man, was injured with back contusions and bruises but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling northbound. The crash caused center front and back end damage to the vehicles. No ejections occurred. The victim was not at fault; the crash resulted from the following driver’s distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle crashed into an SUV making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. The unlicensed rider flew from the bike, legs torn and bleeding. He lay semiconscious, helmetless, on the street. Driver inattention marked the moment. Blood pooled. No time to brake.

A violent collision unfolded on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a motorcycle struck the left side doors of an SUV as the SUV attempted a U-turn. The motorcycle rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his legs, lying semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver held only a permit. The crash left the motorcycle's front end and the SUV's side doors damaged. The police report notes the absence of a helmet only after citing driver inattention as a cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640780, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck a stopped Mitsubishi SUV on Mosholu Parkway. The BMW driver, 21, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Unsafe speed and passing too closely caused the crash. Both vehicles damaged at front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver in a BMW SUV traveling south on Mosholu Parkway rear-ended a stopped Mitsubishi SUV. The BMW driver was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed and passing too closely as contributing factors. The Mitsubishi was stopped in traffic, while the BMW was going straight ahead before impact. Damage occurred to the BMW's left front bumper and the Mitsubishi's right rear bumper. The BMW driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights driver errors involving unsafe speed and failure to maintain safe distance behind a stopped vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and tractor truck collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered whole-body injuries and lost consciousness. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. The truck showed no damage; the sedan’s front end was crushed.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female sedan driver was injured in a collision with a tractor truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan driver was unconscious with injuries to her entire body and suffered whiplash. The truck was changing lanes and struck the sedan’s left front bumper with its right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The truck showed no damage, while the sedan sustained significant front-end damage. No other occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old woman walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. Two sedans hit her. One struck with its right front bumper. The other with its center grille. She died on the roadside. The drivers kept going straight. The street stayed deadly.

A 64-year-old woman walking along the Major Deegan Expressway was struck and killed by two northbound sedans. According to the police report, one sedan hit her with its right front bumper, and the other with its center grille. She died at the scene, on the edge of the road. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collisions occurred. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The woman was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left a pedestrian dead and exposed the dangers faced by those on foot near high-speed roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628607, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a carry all truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. The 70-year-old sedan driver suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. Both vehicles were traveling south. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged; the truck showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan and a carry all truck collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan driver, a 70-year-old man, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, impacting the left front quarter panel, while the truck was struck on its right rear quarter panel but showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy was struck while crossing Mosholu Parkway away from an intersection. The vehicle hit him center front. He suffered a neck fracture and dislocation. The driver was going straight south. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Mosholu Parkway while crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The vehicle, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a severe neck injury described as a fracture and dislocation. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603031, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling north. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway collided, with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 27-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man was struck on the Major Deegan Expressway. The SUV hit him with its left front bumper. He suffered a head injury and was unconscious. The crash involved pedestrian confusion in the roadway. The driver was going straight southbound.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was unconscious with a head injury. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Hyundai SUV stopped in traffic rear-ended a Honda sedan going straight ahead on Broadway. The sedan’s female driver, 48, suffered neck injuries and shock. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles damaged at center impact points.

According to the police report, a 2019 Hyundai SUV stopped in traffic on Broadway was rear-ended by a 2021 Honda sedan traveling north. The sedan’s 48-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The front passenger, a 17-year-old male, suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash involved driver inattention and following too closely. The injured occupant was restrained and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway collided. The rear SUV struck the front SUV from behind. The front passenger, a 17-year-old male, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as following too closely and driver inattention or distraction. The rear vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the front vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15