Fourteen Dead, Countless Ignored—Hold Precinct 40 Accountable Now

A motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV making a left turn on Grand Concourse. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. Limited visibility contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

At 8:32 PM on Grand Concourse in the Bronx, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a northbound SUV making a left turn, according to the police report. The motorcycle driver, a 51-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries along with whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with the motorcycle impacted at its center front and the SUV at its right front bumper. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV driver’s left turn maneuver combined with limited visibility created a hazardous situation leading to the crash. The motorcycle driver was conscious but injured, highlighting the severe consequences of driver errors and systemic visibility issues on this busy Bronx corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman suffered a severe leg fracture after an SUV struck her while she crossed a marked crosswalk. The driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper at an intersection in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Beech Terrace near Beekman Avenue in the Bronx around 11:00 AM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2020 SUV making a right turn struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and significant injury severity. The driver, a licensed male from New York, failed to yield and maintain attention while executing the turn, directly causing the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701184, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy suffered facial abrasions after a van struck him while crossing Saint Anns Avenue outside a crosswalk. The van was passing southbound when it hit the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The victim was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx at 16:43. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a southbound Ford van, traveling while passing, struck him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the face and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver but notes the pedestrian's crossing location as outside a crosswalk or signal. The van showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicles passing in areas where pedestrians may cross unexpectedly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. Unsafe lane changing by one driver caused a crash that injured three passengers. All victims suffered whiplash and were conscious. Damage focused on front and rear bumpers, highlighting impact points.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 22:30. The collision involved two SUVs traveling southbound. One vehicle was changing lanes unsafely, identified as the primary contributing factor. This unsafe lane change led to a collision impacting the left front bumper of the lane-changing SUV and the right rear bumper of the other SUV. The driver of the struck vehicle was going straight ahead at the time. Three occupants in the struck vehicle were injured, all conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included whiplash affecting the neck, chest, and entire body. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the injured passenger. The driver’s errors, especially unsafe lane changing, directly caused the crash and injuries. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped SUV on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 62-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 15:02 on the Major Deegan Expressway, a 2022 Lexus SUV was stopped in traffic when it was rear-ended by a 2017 Chevrolet SUV traveling southbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 62-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining head injuries and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The police report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702557, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided at East 135 Street and Willis Avenue in the Bronx. Four occupants suffered contusions and bruises, sustaining injuries to limbs and eyes. Both drivers and passengers were conscious and restrained during the crash.

According to the police report, a 2012 Ford sedan traveling west and a 2019 Chevrolet SUV traveling north collided at East 135 Street and Willis Avenue in the Bronx around 12:45 a.m. The sedan impacted the center front end, while the SUV was struck on the right rear quarter panel. Four occupants were injured: the male sedan driver (30) and his female front passenger (27), and the female SUV driver (36) with her female front passenger (47). All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, foot, elbow, lower arm, hand, and eye. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for all involved, with no explicit driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision caused significant vehicle damage but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus making a left turn hit a 62-year-old man crossing East 139 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered severe leg injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The impact occurred at the bus's right rear quarter panel near Morris Avenue.

According to the police report, a 2011 New Flyer bus traveling west on East 139 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 62-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection near Morris Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, according to the report, and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The point of impact was the bus's right rear quarter panel, indicating the collision occurred during the turning maneuver. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. While the pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted, the report does not list any contributing driver errors such as failure to yield. The collision highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697699, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered chest injuries after a collision with a westbound sedan making a left turn on East 156 Street. The crash involved driver inattention and bicyclist confusion, resulting in serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on East 156 Street in the Bronx. A 29-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike eastbound was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained chest injuries classified as severity level 3, including contusions and bruises. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, alongside bicyclist error or confusion. The sedan driver, a licensed female from New York, was making a left turn at the time of impact. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision highlights critical failures in driver attention and the dangers posed to vulnerable road users in turning conflicts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs slammed together on East 141st Street. Metal shrieked. A 33-year-old man, riding up front, bled from the head but stayed conscious. One driver held no license. Speed ruled the moment. The street showed no mercy.

According to the police report, two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on East 141st Street. The crash involved a 33-year-old front passenger who suffered severe head bleeding but remained conscious. The report states, 'Two SUVs collided at speed. Metal tore. A 33-year-old man, front passenger, bled from the head. He wore a harness. He stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 10:13 a.m. One of the drivers was unlicensed, as confirmed by the report: 'One driver held no license.' The primary contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' No evidence in the report suggests any passenger error or contributing behavior. The focus remains on driver actions—speeding and operating a vehicle without a license—both systemic dangers that led to violent injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman entered the Melrose Avenue crosswalk. Two Jeeps, steel and speed, converged from opposite sides. She was struck and killed at the intersection. The street claimed her life in the cold Bronx night.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old woman was killed while crossing Melrose Avenue at East 157th Street in the Bronx. The incident occurred at 19:11, when two Jeeps—one traveling south, the other north—approached the intersection. Both vehicles struck the woman as she was in the crosswalk. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, providing no evidence of evasive action or yielding. The narrative states, 'Steel met flesh. She died where she fell.' The victim's action is noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but this is mentioned only after the absence of any driver error cited in the data. The report underscores the lethal danger at this intersection, with two vehicles converging and a pedestrian left dead in the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a bicyclist on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The crash involved traffic control disregard and improper lane usage by the bicyclist, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 149 Street near Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx at 1:30 a.m. A 30-year-old male bicyclist was riding eastbound when he was struck by a southbound sedan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The report highlights the bicyclist's failure to comply with traffic controls as a key factor in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at night on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. A 9-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injury, restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed women. The collision involved a left turn and straight travel, damaging front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:33 PM on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans collided head-on: one traveling north going straight ahead, the other making a left turn heading southeast. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The driver of the northbound sedan was a licensed female from New York, and the left-turning vehicle was driven by a licensed female with a Connecticut registration. A 9-year-old male passenger in one sedan was injured with whiplash and whole-body trauma, secured by a lap belt and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the collision dynamics indicate driver error related to the left turn maneuver. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield or properly judge oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver made a left turn on the Major Deegan Expressway and struck an object or surface with the right front quarter panel. The front passenger suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:50 a.m. on the Major Deegan Expressway. The vehicle, a 2008 BMW SUV traveling north, was making a left turn when the right front quarter panel impacted an object or surface, causing damage to the right side doors. The driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, was cited for contributing factors including driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed. The front passenger, a 42-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained upper arm injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to maintain attention and control during the maneuver, which directly led to the passenger's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered a head contusion in a crash involving a BMW SUV traveling west on East 138 Street. The vehicle showed no damage. The passenger was not wearing safety equipment and was injured despite no reported driver error.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling west on East 138 Street was involved in a crash at 1:00 AM. The vehicle sustained no damage and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' A 30-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head contusion, classified as injury severity 3. The passenger was conscious but not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The crash highlights the severe injuries passengers can suffer even when the vehicle itself shows no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with a sedan on East 148 Street. The motorcycle driver, 22, suffered an upper arm injury. The crash was caused by unsafe speed and improper turning.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided in the Bronx, injuring the motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male. According to the police report, the driver was injured due to unsafe speed and turning improperly. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The sedan was slowing or stopping at the time of impact. The motorcycle driver sustained a contusion to the upper arm and was conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man was hit while crossing Westchester Avenue outside a crosswalk. The SUV, driven by a woman with a permit, made a left turn and struck the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The man suffered hip and upper leg bruises.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Westchester Avenue outside a crosswalk when a 2019 Hyundai SUV made a left turn and struck him on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The driver, a female with a New York permit license, was traveling east and made the left turn that resulted in the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman was struck at a marked crosswalk on Cypress Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver made an improper right turn. The pedestrian suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a male driver operating a 2020 Chrysler SUV without a valid license made an improper right turn on Cypress Avenue in the Bronx. This action caused a collision with a 61-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle had no visible damage after the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688662, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on East 149 Street in the Bronx. A male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The rear SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the center back end of the front SUV, driven by a licensed female driver. The male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling west, with the rear vehicle stopped in traffic before impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the rear vehicle and the center front end of the front vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a westbound e-scooter on East 144 Street in the Bronx. The female e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. The sedan’s right front bumper and the scooter’s center front end were damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east made a left turn and collided with a westbound e-scooter on East 144 Street in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained abrasions to her face. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The sedan’s right front bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end were damaged on impact. The e-scooter driver was conscious and injured but was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687454, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old unlicensed female driver crashed into multiple parked vehicles on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Alcohol involvement was noted. The collision caused damage to several parked SUVs and sedans.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver, unlicensed and traveling southbound, struck multiple parked vehicles on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved a Mercedes sedan hitting several parked SUVs and sedans, damaging their left front bumpers and side doors. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include operating a vehicle without a license and alcohol involvement. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690047, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15