Fourteen Dead, Countless Ignored—Hold Precinct 40 Accountable Now

An 81-year-old woman driving a sedan northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway suffered injuries after a collision impacting the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. Police cite passenger distraction and driver fatigue as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on the Major Deegan Expressway at 9:31 p.m. The vehicle, a 2022 Chevrolet sedan traveling northbound, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as contributing factors to the collision. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle but was in shock following the incident. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash narrative and contributing factors highlight driver error related to distraction and fatigue, underscoring systemic dangers on this stretch of highway. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and a sedan crashed head-on on Bruckner Boulevard just after midnight. The sedan driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to keep right as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:52 a.m. on Bruckner Boulevard near East 135th Street. The collision involved a 2019 Honda sedan traveling northeast and a 2020 Toyota taxi heading northwest. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles, resulting in center front-end damage. The sedan driver, a 58-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and shock and reported complaints of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Keep Right' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating a driver error. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The taxi had one occupant, and the sedan had two occupants. No damage was reported to a third sedan involved but not impacted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on an e-scooter crashed into a parked sedan on East 149 Street. He flew forward, face first, blood pooling on the asphalt. His face was torn open. He stayed conscious, pain etched deep, the car unmoved.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter struck a parked sedan on East 149 Street. The report states the e-scooter operator 'hit a parked sedan,' was 'ejected,' and landed 'face first.' The man suffered 'severe lacerations' to his face but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan, a 2017 Nissan, was parked and sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail is mentioned only after the primary cause: inattention. The collision left the street marked by blood and injury, underscoring the lethal consequences of distraction on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck two pedestrians crossing Saint Anns Avenue with the signal in the Bronx. Both suffered head and back injuries, including concussions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing serious harm at an intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx at 1:45 p.m. An SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both victims, a 6-year-old boy and a 32-year-old woman, sustained injuries classified as severity level 3, including head and back injuries and concussions. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the vehicle driver as the contributing factor. The pedestrians were crossing lawfully with the signal, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to yield during the left turn directly led to the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel rolled north on Bergen Avenue. A man stood in the road. The bus merged, its weight crushing his shoulder. He stayed awake as pain filled the street. The bus rolled on, unmarked, leaving flesh and bone behind.

A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder after being struck by a northbound bus on Bergen Avenue near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the collision occurred as the bus was merging and the pedestrian was in the roadway. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, highlighting a failure in visibility or driver awareness. The bus sustained no damage and continued on, while the pedestrian remained conscious despite severe injuries. The police narrative states, 'Steel met flesh. His shoulder crushed beneath the weight. He stayed awake. The bus rolled on, unmarked.' The data does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by limited visibility and the actions of the bus driver in a merging maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766969, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck making a left turn hit a 31-year-old female pedestrian crossing East 135 Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.

According to the police report, at 8:10 AM on East 135 Street near Lincoln Avenue, a 2017 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling west made a left turn and struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end with no reported vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The data clearly identifies driver errors—failure to yield and traffic control disregard—as the causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male driver suffered an elbow injury in a Bronx collision. The SUV struck parked vehicles on Crimmins Avenue. Police cited illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and not ejected, sustaining bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Crimmins Avenue in the Bronx at 15:18. A 21-year-old male driver of a 2017 Ford SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV impacted the center front end, colliding with parked vehicles, including a 2005 sedan with damage to its left side doors and a 2012 sedan backing with damage to its right front bumper. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver impairment as a critical factor in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male driver suffered a concussion after a collision at East 138 Street and Alexander Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn and an SUV traveling straight. Driver inexperience and traffic control disregard were cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:22 on East 138 Street near Alexander Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2015 sedan making a left turn and a 2019 SUV traveling straight south. The sedan's driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, was injured and rendered unconscious with a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Alcohol involvement was also noted. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, and the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound motorcycle struck the rear right bumper of a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a neck injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor.

According to the police report, at 17:25 on the Major Deegan Expressway, a 2019 Yamaha motorcycle traveling south collided with the right rear bumper of a 1999 Honda sedan also traveling south. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a neck injury and concussion. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The sedan's damage was limited to the right rear bumper, while the motorcycle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The motorcycle driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors or pedestrian factors were noted as contributing causes in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762274, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a parked SUV driver struck him on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. The collision caused center back end damage to the bike but left the SUV unscathed.

According to the police report, at 8:52 a.m. on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx, a 42-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2023 SUV that was parked before the crash. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center back end of the bike, which sustained damage. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious but suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors from the bicyclist. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers even when vehicles are stationary or parked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Bronx sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a rear-end crash. Two sedans traveling east collided near East 135 Street. The driver, wearing a lap belt, was not ejected but left in shock. Police cite unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided in the Bronx near East 135 Street at 5:02 AM. One vehicle was parked, the other traveling straight ahead, resulting in a center back-end impact on the parked sedan and a center front-end impact on the moving sedan. The injured party was a 37-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt, who sustained back injuries and whiplash and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was in shock following the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported. The crash highlights risks of rear-end impacts in urban traffic, with driver actions remaining unclear from the data provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old female passenger suffered a neck fracture and dislocation after an SUV traveling east struck a sedan backing west on East 149 Street. The crash caused shock and deployed airbags, highlighting driver distraction as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 in the Bronx near East 149 Street. A 2023 Ford SUV traveling east collided with a 2018 Dodge sedan that was backing west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. A 23-year-old female occupant in the SUV, seated in the right rear passenger position, sustained a neck fracture and dislocation and was not ejected. Airbags deployed during the crash. The injured passenger was in shock following the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction and vehicle maneuvers like backing in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759521, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided in the Bronx while stopped in traffic. The impact injured a 57-year-old female front passenger, who suffered neck pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front and rear center damage, highlighting a rear-end collision scenario.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on East 149 Street in the Bronx were stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. The first vehicle, a 2009 BMW with one occupant, was impacted in the center front end. The second vehicle, a 2021 Dodge with two occupants, was struck in the center back end. The crash injured a 57-year-old female front passenger in the Dodge, who experienced neck pain and shock and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists no explicit contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distracted driving. The collision dynamics and damage suggest a rear-end impact while both vehicles were stopped. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760047, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe fractures after a Ford SUV made a right turn and struck him in the Bronx. The crash occurred at Park Avenue and East 151 Street during morning hours. The driver disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 7:20 AM on Park Avenue near East 151 Street in the Bronx. A 27-year-old male bicyclist was traveling southbound when a Ford SUV, traveling northeast, made a right turn and collided with him. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the turn. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to obey traffic controls, resulting in severe injury to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries after being struck at an intersection on Bergen Avenue. The SUV driver was traveling north, impacting the pedestrian’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian crossed against the signal, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bergen Avenue and East 149 Street in the Bronx at 19:07. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a northbound 2018 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg, resulting in an injury severity level of 3 and an incoherent emotional status. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a contributing factor, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. Vehicle damage was reported as none.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver, unlicensed and helmeted, suffered severe leg injuries after a northbound collision with a sedan on Union Avenue. Impact struck the moped’s left side doors. The driver remained conscious but fractured and dislocated knee and foot bones.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male moped driver traveling north on Union Avenue in the Bronx collided with a sedan also traveling north. The point of impact was the moped's left side doors, causing significant damage and severe injuries to the moped driver. The driver, wearing a helmet, was not ejected and remained conscious but sustained fractures, distortions, and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the moped driver as unlicensed. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No contributing factors were specified in the report, but the unlicensed status of the moped driver is a critical detail. The sedan driver’s information, including license status, was not provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck struck the rear of an SUV on the Bruckner Expressway. Two vehicle occupants suffered injuries including head trauma and arm wounds. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Bruckner Expressway around 1:00 PM. A tractor truck diesel, traveling southwest, collided with the center back end of a station wagon/SUV also moving southwest. The truck's center front end struck the SUV's rear. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock but not ejected. The front passenger, a 25-year-old female, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a high-speed crash on Westchester Avenue. The rider was partially ejected and sustained contusions. Police cited unsafe speed and improper turning as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The sole occupant, a 37-year-old male moped driver, was partially ejected during the collision and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions noted. The vehicle's center front end was damaged, indicating a frontal impact. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was wearing a helmet at the time, but the police report does not attribute any victim behavior as contributing to the crash. The incident highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed and improper vehicle maneuvers in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bus hit a 35-year-old woman on 3rd Avenue near East 138th Street. She fell, her head bleeding onto the asphalt. The driver did not stop. Morning light caught the blood pooling beneath her as she lay conscious.

A 35-year-old woman was struck by a southbound bus on 3rd Avenue near East 138th Street at 7:50 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the bus hit the woman as she crossed without a signal, causing her to fall and suffer a severe head injury with significant bleeding. The driver did not remain at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal, but this is listed after the driver's error. The vehicle, a 2016 CHEV-TRUCK/BUS, showed no damage, and the point of impact was the left front bumper. The incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction for people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx involved a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, unlicensed and impaired by alcohol, crashed while merging. The driver suffered neck injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:45 on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2013 sedan and a 2023 SUV, both traveling west. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male, was unlicensed and had alcohol involvement, contributing to the crash. The driver was merging when the collision occurred, impacting the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and internal complaints, but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites unsafe speed and alcohol involvement as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756269, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15