Fourteen Dead, Countless Ignored—Hold Precinct 40 Accountable Now

A four-year-old girl crossing E 147 St at St Anns Ave was struck by a northbound cyclist. The impact fractured her lower leg. She remained conscious, crying out as emergency crews arrived. Afternoon traffic pressed on, the street echoing with sirens.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling north on E 147 St at St Anns Ave struck a four-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The child suffered a fractured lower leg and was reported conscious at the scene. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the consequences of inattention on city streets, especially when vulnerable pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three SUVs collided in the Bronx. A 52-year-old man lay in the road, crushed beneath rolling steel. Daylight offered no mercy. The weight of traffic ended his life on E 149th Street, near Morris Avenue.

According to the police report, three station wagons or sport utility vehicles collided on E 149th Street near Morris Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred in daylight, at 15:16, when a 52-year-old man was in the roadway. The report states, 'A 52-year-old man lay in the road. Three SUVs collided. One rolled over him. His body was crushed beneath the weight. He died there, in daylight, under wheels that did not stop in time.' All vehicles were traveling west; two were stopped in traffic, one was going straight ahead. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' at the time. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no further detail on specific driver errors, but the sequence left a pedestrian dead beneath the mass of multiple SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn on E 149 St in the Bronx struck a 22-year-old cyclist. The crash sent the rider flying, fracturing his upper arm. Sirens echoed as the injured man lay conscious, pain radiating from his shoulder in the midday street.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on E 149 St attempted a U-turn at Brook Ave and collided with a cyclist who was proceeding straight. The 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the crash. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but the report does not cite this as a factor in the collision. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803031, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal clashed on Melrose Avenue. A cyclist, helmet strapped, was hurled from his bike. Blood pooled on the pavement. He clutched his torn waist, conscious, waiting for help. The crash left pain, sirens, and a city’s danger exposed.

A 48-year-old man riding north on Melrose Avenue at East 157th Street was violently ejected from his bicycle after a collision, according to the police report. The report states the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his abdomen and pelvis, lying conscious and bleeding on the street as help arrived. The police narrative describes, 'Metal strikes metal. He is thrown. Blood pools on the pavement, torn open at the waist.' The only contributing factor cited in the official data is improper lane usage. The report notes the cyclist was wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the documentation of driver error. The crash underscores the persistent threat faced by people navigating city streets on two wheels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after being struck by an eastbound SUV in the Bronx. The crash occurred outside an intersection, with driver inattention cited as the primary cause. The pedestrian was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2007 Lexus SUV traveling eastbound struck him outside an intersection near East 151st Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian's presence in the roadway was noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no pedestrian fault or contributing behavior was listed. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV traveling north hit her as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The impact caused contusions and bruises, leaving her conscious but injured at the scene in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle outside an intersection on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The collision caused head injuries described as contusions and bruises, with the victim conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the pedestrian's location and action indicate the danger of emerging from behind parked vehicles. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end. No helmet or crossing signal factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801562, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV collided with a sedan making a right turn in the Bronx. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, enduring shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 135 St near Willis Ave in the Bronx at 16:29. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling west struck the right side doors of a 2014 Chrysler sedan making a right turn southwest. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash and was reported to be in shock. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The impact and injuries highlight the dangers of driver errors in yielding during turns in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804539, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway struck its own rear passengers. Two occupants, semiconscious with abdomen and pelvis injuries, suffered serious harm despite wearing lap belts and harnesses. The driver held only a permit license.

According to the police report, a 2011 Subaru sedan traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway impacted its right front bumper against the right side doors, injuring two rear passengers. Both victims, aged 18 and 24, were semiconscious with abdomen and pelvis injuries classified as severity level 3. They were secured with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The driver, a male with a New York permit license, was operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver’s permit status as a notable detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right side doors. The incident underscores risks related to driver licensing and vehicle control on expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old man was struck while crossing Melrose Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Melrose Avenue near East 152nd Street in the Bronx at 3:10 PM. A 70-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a vehicle traveling east and making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. This driver error directly contributed to the collision. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, emphasizing driver responsibility. There is no indication that the pedestrian's actions contributed to the crash beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800733, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp crashed at unsafe speed. The female driver suffered head injuries and incoherence. The vehicle sustained front-end damage, highlighting the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed ramps.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp around 12:30 a.m. The sedan, traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted with its left front bumper, causing center front end damage. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver was not ejected but suffered head injuries and was incoherent at the scene, with minor bleeding reported. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was a 2025 Kia sedan. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash underscores the critical role of driver error, specifically unsafe speed, in causing serious injury on high-speed expressway ramps.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV parked on Melrose Avenue was struck on its left rear bumper by another southbound SUV making a right turn. The driver of the parked SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash, entering shock after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:11 AM on Melrose Avenue in the Bronx. A 34-year-old male driver of a 2018 Tesla SUV was parked when he was hit on the left rear bumper by a 2022 Honda SUV making a right turn. The Tesla driver, secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes unspecified driver errors. The collision involved two SUVs traveling southbound. The impact point and damage indicate the moving Honda SUV struck the parked Tesla SUV from behind during the turn. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck changed lanes unsafely on Bruckner Blvd, striking the left rear quarter of an SUV. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed critical driver inattention and unsafe lane changing on Bronx streets.

According to the police report, at 11:49 AM on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx, a box truck traveling west engaged in unsafe lane changing and collided with the left rear quarter panel of a westbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors from the truck driver. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. This collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive driving and improper lane changes in urban traffic, with the truck driver’s errors directly causing injury to the SUV occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted, unlicensed motorbike driver struck a 40-year-old woman crossing with the signal in the Bronx. The impact caused contusions and a serious hip injury. The driver disregarded traffic controls, compounding the danger at the intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:24 PM on E 138 St near St Anns Ave in the Bronx. A male motorbike driver, unlicensed and traveling east, struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the motorbike hit her center front end, causing a contusion and serious injury to her hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed, which adds a critical layer of risk. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, suffering a level 3 injury severity. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted, unlicensed drivers ignoring traffic controls, placing vulnerable pedestrians at grave risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles crashed at Brook Avenue and East 156th Street in the Bronx. The female driver of the eastbound SUV suffered a hip and upper leg injury. Police cited illegal drug use as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:08 AM on Brook Avenue near East 156th Street in the Bronx. Two SUVs, one traveling south and the other east, collided with impact on the front center of the southbound vehicle and the left side doors of the eastbound vehicle. The female driver of the eastbound SUV, aged 29, was injured with contusions to her hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies illegal drug use as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver impairment. Both drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred. The collision highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old woman crossing a marked crosswalk in the Bronx was struck by a backing SUV distracted by driver inattention. The impact caused neck injuries and shock, highlighting dangers of inattentive vehicle maneuvers near pedestrians.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 8:11 AM in the Bronx near East 138th Street. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2007 Volvo SUV, traveling west and backing up, struck her with its right rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was in shock, with no visible complaints noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and operating the vehicle alone. The vehicle sustained no damage. This crash underscores the risks posed by driver distraction during backing maneuvers in areas with pedestrian activity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797544, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old bicyclist was ejected after a northbound SUV struck him on E 149 St in the Bronx. The impact injured his hip and upper leg, causing minor bleeding. Driver inexperience was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 22:09 on E 149 St in the Bronx, a 2023 Tesla SUV traveling north collided with a westbound bicycle. The 16-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors, the point of impact. The report explicitly cites driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, but these were not listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver inexperience leading to severe injuries for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on East 158th Street in the Bronx. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. A six-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and was injured in the crash.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on East 158th Street near Elton Avenue in the Bronx at 18:21. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—one eastbound, the other southbound—when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound SUV and the center front end of the southbound SUV. The report cites 'Illness' as a contributing factor, indicating a possible medical issue affecting one driver. A six-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of one vehicle sustained whiplash and was injured but remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side doors and front center end, underscoring the force and angle of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796521, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV turned left on St. Anns Avenue, its front end smashing into a man crossing with the light. His body crumpled, bleeding, crushed beneath the weight. The car stood undamaged. The man did not.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was crossing St. Anns Avenue at East 135th Street in the Bronx, with the signal, when a southbound Honda SUV made a left turn and struck him with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was left conscious but bleeding on the street. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV sustained no damage, while the pedestrian bore the full force of the impact. The police report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal,' but lists only driver error as a cause. The incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver failure to yield to people in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV making a right turn struck a sedan going straight on E 135 St. Five vehicle occupants suffered contusions and bruises, with injuries to entire bodies and upper arms. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way, causing multiple injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 135 St at 20:26 when a westbound SUV making a right turn collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's right side doors and the sedan's center front end. Five occupants were injured: the SUV driver (male, conscious, bruised entire body), two SUV passengers (ages 17 and 34, bruised knee and shoulder), the sedan driver (female, conscious, bruised entire body), and a sedan passenger (male, bruised shoulder). The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, specifically noting this error for the SUV driver and one passenger. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The injuries ranged in severity but all were conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights driver error in yielding as the primary cause of this multi-injury collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus swung left on Brook Ave. An e-bike rider, 57, kept straight. Metal struck flesh. He flew, pelvis shattered, and died beneath the streetlights. Police cite improper lane usage. No helmet. No chance. Another life ended on Bronx asphalt.

According to the police report, a bus making a left turn collided with a man riding an e-bike who was traveling straight on Brook Ave near East 149th Street in the Bronx. The report states the cyclist, age 57, was struck mid-frame by the bus, ejected, and suffered fatal pelvic injuries, dying at the scene. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error in the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the primary fault attributed to improper lane usage by the vehicle operator. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver mistakes and the vulnerability of those outside steel and glass.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795059, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15