Fourteen Dead, Countless Ignored—Hold Precinct 40 Accountable Now

A 66-year-old man was struck by an SUV traveling north on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered moderate burns and upper arm injuries. According to police, unsafe speed by the vehicle was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a northbound SUV on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx at 2:30 p.m. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle involved was a Honda SUV traveling straight ahead, impacting the pedestrian with its right front bumper. Another parked Nissan SUV was also involved, sustaining damage to its left side doors. The pedestrian sustained moderate burns and upper arm injuries but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites driver error—unsafe speed—as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was unconscious. Driver inattention and tinted windows contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2024 Honda sedan was making a left turn on East 134 Street near Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx at 9:59 PM when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a severe head injury, including fractures and dislocations, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with tinted windows that may have impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast with three other occupants in the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and visibility issues in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police report alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx at 2:30 AM. Two SUVs, both traveling south, collided with the striking vehicle impacting the rear center end of the other. The driver of the striking SUV, a 33-year-old male, sustained a neck injury and complained of whiplash. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash. Both drivers were licensed, and airbags deployed in the striking vehicle. The collision caused center front-end damage to the striking SUV and center back-end damage to the struck SUV. No ejections occurred. The police report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing on the driver's impairment as the critical factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old girl crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck her on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The driver failed to maintain safe distance, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on East 149 Street near Bergen Avenue in the Bronx. An 11-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at an intersection, was struck by a 2022 SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies the driver's contributing factor as 'Following Too Closely,' indicating a failure to maintain a safe distance while turning. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were cited. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737995, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured at a marked crosswalk on Trinity Avenue. The sedan, traveling north, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, police report states.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Trinity Avenue near East 161 Street in the Bronx at 2:30 p.m. A sedan traveling north struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact, yet the sedan showed no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians at marked crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742299, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel screamed at East 135th and Lincoln. A Jeep and a Honda met in the dark. Two young passengers, seatbelts biting, bones breaking. Pelvis shattered, back torn. Both awake, both hurting. Metal and flesh, twisted by force.

At 1:35 a.m. at the corner of East 135th Street and Lincoln Avenue, a Jeep SUV and a Honda sedan collided, according to the police report. The impact left a 21-year-old woman with a shattered pelvis and a 28-year-old man with severe back injuries. Both were passengers, both were conscious, both wore seatbelts, and both suffered crush injuries. The police report states that both vehicles were 'going straight ahead' before the crash, with the Jeep traveling north and the Honda heading east. The Jeep's right front quarter panel and the Honda's left front bumper bore the brunt of the collision. No specific driver errors were cited in the report; contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The violence of the crash and the resulting injuries underscore the dangers passengers face when vehicles collide at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the moving vehicle lost consciousness and was injured. The crash caused visible damage to both vehicles’ bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 700 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at 11:57 AM. A 2023 Jeep SUV traveling northbound collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Dodge SUV. The moving vehicle’s driver, a 51-year-old male occupant, was injured and unconscious after the crash. The report notes the driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The contributing factor listed is 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating the driver’s incapacitation led to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers at the points of impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747948, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male driver suffered arm injuries when his SUV experienced steering failure during a left turn on East 149 Street. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:10 on East 149 Street. The driver, a 27-year-old male, was operating a 2019 Ford SUV traveling west and was making a left turn when the vehicle experienced a steering failure. This mechanical issue caused the vehicle to impact an object with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rating of 3. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor, highlighting a vehicle control malfunction rather than driver error. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736572, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman crossing Morris Avenue away from an intersection was struck by a northbound SUV backing unsafely. The driver’s inattention caused a shoulder injury and bruising. The pedestrian was conscious but injured in the Bronx.

According to the police report, at 7:48 AM on Morris Avenue in the Bronx, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Hyundai SUV backing northbound struck her. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing away from an intersection without a signal or crosswalk and suffered a contusion and upper arm shoulder injury. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center back end while backing. No damage was reported to the SUV. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to safely back and lack of attention directly led to the injury, highlighting systemic dangers posed by inattentive vehicle maneuvers in pedestrian spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female-driven SUV collided head-on with a southbound e-bike on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. The male bicyclist was ejected, unconscious, and suffered severe facial fractures. The crash caused significant front-end damage to the SUV and left-side damage to the e-bike.

According to the police report, at 22:51 on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx, a 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling west struck an e-bike traveling south. The SUV's center front end impacted the left side doors of the e-bike. The male bicyclist was ejected and rendered unconscious, sustaining severe facial injuries including fractures and dislocations. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the bicyclist. The female SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the violent impact and ejection highlight systemic dangers for vulnerable road users in mixed-traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan made a left turn in the Bronx, striking a 39-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her entire body. Police cited aggressive driving and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn near East 143 Street in the Bronx when it struck a 39-year-old female pedestrian walking along the highway with traffic at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the vehicle driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. There was no reported damage to the vehicle despite the collision. The pedestrian's actions were not cited as contributing factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735782, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 61-year-old man crossing East 149th Street. The driver, distracted, kept his hands on the wheel. The man’s head hit the pavement. He lay still. He died there, another life ended by inattention behind the wheel.

A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on East 149th Street when a taxi hit him with its right front quarter panel, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 1:46 a.m. The report states the man was crossing the street when the taxi, traveling east, struck him. The impact caused the pedestrian’s head to hit the pavement, leaving him unconscious and fatally injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was cited as the primary contributing factor. The driver remained at the wheel after the collision. No evidence in the report suggests any pedestrian error contributed to the crash. The data underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction for people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck struck a sedan from behind on Bruckner Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both vehicles traveled north. Impact was on the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the truck’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a dump truck and a sedan, both traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard, collided with the truck striking the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male occupant, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The point of impact and vehicle damage indicate the dump truck rear-ended the sedan. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash highlights the danger of rear-end collisions involving large trucks and smaller passenger vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737972, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn hit a northbound bicyclist on 3 Avenue. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Police cited improper lane usage by the sedan as the cause, highlighting driver error in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:42 AM on 3 Avenue near East 137 Street. A sedan traveling south was making a right turn when it struck a bicyclist going straight north. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline during the turn. No contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in lane usage during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at East 147 Street in the Bronx late at night. Both drivers suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the key factor. Both occupants were conscious and restrained during impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:37 on East 147 Street near 3 Avenue in the Bronx. Two SUVs, a 2008 Jeep making a left turn westbound and a 2020 Mercedes traveling northbound straight ahead, collided. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Jeep and the right front quarter panel of the Mercedes. Both drivers, a 30-year-old male and a 28-year-old female passenger in the Jeep, sustained upper arm injuries and whiplash but were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both occupants. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding that led to serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746077, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with an SUV on Lincoln Avenue in the Bronx, injuring the unlicensed female rider. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control, striking the motorcycle's left side. The motorcyclist suffered a fractured knee and dislocation, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 on Lincoln Avenue near Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. A 28-year-old female motorcyclist, who was unlicensed, was traveling west when her motorcycle was struck on the left side doors by a northbound SUV. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead but disregarded traffic control, which contributed to the collision. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. She sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee-lower leg-foot area but remained conscious. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The report highlights the driver's failure to obey traffic signals as the primary contributing factor, with no fault attributed to the motorcyclist beyond her unlicensed status.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man suffered full-body contusions after an SUV hit him at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle traveling south struck him on the left front quarter panel. Injuries were serious but non-fatal.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Willis Avenue and East 137 Street in the Bronx at 9:54 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south struck him on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body and was conscious after the impact. The report lists 'crossing against signal' as a pedestrian action but does not cite any driver contributing factors or errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV was going straight ahead with one licensed male driver. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front quarter panel. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian but highlights the pedestrian's crossing behavior as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A garbage truck turning right struck a northbound bicyclist on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was partially ejected, suffering abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause, highlighting systemic dangers for cyclists.

According to the police report, at 3:47 AM on 3 Avenue near East 158 Street in the Bronx, a garbage truck making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper striking the left side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. This incident underscores the dangers posed by inattentive vehicle operators to vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota sedan slammed on Brook Avenue, its front crumpled. A woman pinned in the back seat, a man trapped at the wheel. Both conscious, both broken. Sirens split the silence before dawn. Passing too closely left bodies shattered.

According to the police report, a Toyota sedan traveling south on Brook Avenue near East 146th Street crashed before dawn. The sedan's front end was crushed. A 33-year-old man, identified as the driver, was trapped at the wheel with crush injuries to his lower body. A 43-year-old woman, riding as a rear passenger, was pinned in the back seat, suffering injuries to her entire body. Both occupants were conscious when first responders arrived. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the driver. The narrative describes a violent impact: 'A Toyota sedan crushed at the front. A woman, 43, pinned in back. A man, 33, trapped at the wheel. Both conscious. Both broken.' No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The report centers driver error as the cause of this severe crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and fractured his hip and upper leg after a distracted driver struck him on East 149 Street. The Jeep showed no damage, but the bike’s front end was crushed in the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:20 on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The 16-year-old male bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, traveling eastbound when the collision happened. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The Jeep involved showed no damage despite the impact occurring on its left side doors, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732034, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15