Two riders dead on the parkway. The pattern holds in Precinct 42.

Mar 10 - A concrete mixer rolled north on Park Avenue. A 60-year-old woman lay broken at E 168th Street. The truck did not stop. The intersection fell silent. The city’s machinery rolled on, leaving a body and questions in its wake.

According to the police report, a concrete mixer traveling north on Park Avenue at the corner of E 168th Street in the Bronx struck a 60-year-old woman at the intersection. The report states the woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and was found unconscious, her breath gone. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper. The police report notes that the truck did not stop after the collision. No specific driver errors are listed in the contributing factors, which are marked as 'Unspecified.' The victim was described as a pedestrian at the intersection, engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the presence of a large truck in a pedestrian-heavy intersection and the lethal consequences when such vehicles fail to yield or stop.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 9 - A 12-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when hit by a BMW. The boy remained conscious despite contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:00 PM on East 163rd Street near Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. A 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a BMW vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision happened. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions and bruises noted. He remained conscious throughout the incident. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or vehicle, nor does it mention driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is the only noted contributing factor. No other vehicle or driver details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - A rear-end collision on E 168 St in the Bronx injured a 25-year-old female driver. The crash involved two SUVs traveling eastbound. The striking vehicle failed to maintain safe distance, causing head injuries and whiplash to the rear vehicle’s driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM on E 168 St near Washington Ave in the Bronx. Two SUVs traveling eastbound collided when the trailing vehicle struck the rear of the leading vehicle. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 25-year-old female, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The lead vehicle was slowing or stopped in traffic at the time of impact. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends respectively. The report highlights driver error in failing to maintain a safe following distance, directly causing the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 3 - A female pedestrian was struck while crossing without a signal in the Bronx. She suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm injury. The crash occurred near 3433 3rd Avenue, leaving her conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was injured in the Bronx near 3433 3rd Avenue at 17:15. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. She sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to her lower arm and hand, classified as a severe injury (level 3). The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian actions. The absence of identified driver errors in the report leaves the circumstances of the collision unclear, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted. No blame is assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 1 - Two SUVs collided on Washington Avenue in the Bronx at 10 p.m. The crash was caused by a driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash from impact to the right front and left rear bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:00 on Washington Avenue in the Bronx involving two sport utility vehicles traveling south. The first vehicle, a 2004 Ford SUV, was going straight ahead and sustained damage to its right front bumper. The second vehicle, a 2016 Lexus SUV, was impacted on its left rear bumper. The report attributes the collision to a "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" by the female driver of the Lexus SUV. Both the female driver and her front passenger, a 31-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man respectively, were injured with back injuries and complaints of whiplash. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims, focusing solely on driver error and reaction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 27 - A motorscooter traveling north struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal on 3 Ave in the Bronx. Both the pedestrian and the 12-year-old male driver suffered head abrasions. Unsafe speed by the scooter driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:30 on 3 Ave in the Bronx. A motorscooter, driven by a 12-year-old male, was traveling north and struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorscooter. Both the pedestrian and the driver sustained head abrasions and were conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the crash. The driver was operating the motorscooter without safety equipment and was the sole occupant. The pedestrian was not at fault, as she was crossing legally with the signal. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed on motorscooters in pedestrian-heavy areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 26 - A city bus turned onto Brook Avenue. The driver struck a cyclist. The man died at the scene. Police stayed. No charges filed. Another crash in Queens left one dead, one charged. The city’s streets remain hostile to the unprotected.

Gothamist reported on February 26, 2025, that an MTA bus driver fatally struck a 57-year-old cyclist while turning from East 149th Street onto Brook Avenue in the Bronx. The crash happened around 10:45 p.m. The bus, running as a subway replacement shuttle, was empty. The driver stayed at the scene and was not charged. NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article also details a separate fatal crash in Queens involving a suspected drunk driver. As Gothamist notes, 'Police are investigating two fatal crashes in the Bronx and Queens.' The Bronx crash highlights the persistent risks at intersections where turning vehicles endanger cyclists. No policy changes were announced.

• MTA Bus Turns, Cyclist Killed Bronx, Gothamist, Published 2025-02-26

Feb 25 - A moped slammed into a minivan in Soundview. Two teens thrown. One died. The other survived. The driver stayed. Police probe who had the right of way. Another young life lost on Bronx streets.

Gothamist (2025-02-25) reports a fatal crash at Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. A 17-year-old, Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo, drove a moped with a 14-year-old passenger when they collided with a Honda Odyssey. Both were thrown from the moped. Quizhpi Naranjo died at Jacobi Hospital; the girl survived. The minivan driver, 42, remained at the scene and faced no charges. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is still determining 'who had the right of way and whether a traffic violation played a role.' This marks the second traffic death this year in the 43rd Precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers for young road users.

• Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash, Gothamist, Published 2025-02-25

Feb 11 - Tractor truck rear-ends sedan on Cross Bronx Expressway. Two men inside sedan suffer back injuries and whiplash. Police cite truck driver for following too closely and reacting to another vehicle.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway struck the rear of a sedan moving in the same direction. Both sedan occupants, men aged 27 and 29, were conscious and suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors, highlighting driver error by the truck operator. The truck's front and the sedan's rear were damaged in the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not identify any victim actions as contributing factors, focusing solely on the truck driver's errors and the resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792258 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 5 - Two sedans traveling south on 3 Ave collided head-to-back in the Bronx. The 22-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 3 Ave in the Bronx collided with one another. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the center back end of the second. The 22-year-old female driver of the first sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and experiencing shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the front of one vehicle and the rear of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790963 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 5 - Two SUVs collided on Fulton Avenue in the Bronx, striking the left side doors of one vehicle. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Fulton Avenue in the Bronx involving two SUVs traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the northbound SUV, which sustained damage there. The driver of this vehicle, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The data highlights driver error as the primary cause of this collision and the resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791742 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 3 - A flatbed truck turned right at Franklin Avenue and East 169th Street. Its bumper struck a 65-year-old woman’s legs as she crossed. She fell. The truck rolled on, crushing her legs. She died at the scene. The truck was undamaged.

According to the police report, a flatbed truck made a right turn at the corner of Franklin Avenue and East 169th Street. The truck’s right front bumper struck a 65-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection. The impact knocked her down, and the truck continued forward, rolling over her legs and causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the truck sustained no damage. The driver’s actions are listed as 'unspecified' in the contributing factors, but the narrative details the truck’s movement and its direct role in the fatal outcome. The report notes the woman was 'crossing against the light,' but this is mentioned after describing the truck’s maneuver and impact. The focus remains on the truck’s turn and the systemic danger posed by large vehicles at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 2 - A 13-year-old girl was knocked unconscious in a pileup on the Cross Bronx Expressway. SUVs slammed together. Police blamed driver inattention and tailgating. Metal crumpled. A child paid the price.

According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 1:00 PM. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV struck the rear of another SUV, setting off a chain reaction. Police cited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as causes. A 13-year-old female front passenger suffered knee, leg, and foot injuries and was found unconscious. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness, and airbags deployed. The report lists no contributing factors related to the passenger. The crash highlights driver errors that led to a young passenger's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790581 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 2 - A man on a southbound e-scooter was hit from behind at E 174 St and Boston Rd. Blood streaked his face. Deep cuts marked his skin. He stayed upright, awake, while the cold morning and the street moved on.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old man operating a HUEB e-scooter southbound at the corner of E 174 St and Boston Rd was struck from behind. The report describes 'blood on his face' and 'deep cuts,' with the rider remaining conscious and upright after the collision. The point of impact and vehicle damage are both listed as 'center back end,' indicating a rear-end strike. The report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' providing no further detail on the actions of the striking vehicle or its operator. No evidence in the report suggests any error or unsafe behavior by the e-scooter rider. The collision left the rider with severe lacerations to the face. The police narrative and injury data point to a systemic danger for vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 1 - Sedan slammed into a car’s rear on the Cross Bronx Expressway ramp. A 38-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. She suffered back injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. Impact was sudden and hard.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the right rear bumper of another vehicle on the Cross Bronx Expressway ramp at 20:35. The crash injured a 38-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear. She suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The sedan’s front end hit the other car’s rear, confirming a rear-end collision. The report does not cite any driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the forceful impact and the injuries suffered by the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 1 - A taxi and an SUV crashed head-on on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. The right rear passenger of the SUV suffered chest injuries. Both drivers disregarded traffic control, contributing to the violent impact and injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx involving a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The crash happened at 14:55 with both vehicles traveling straight— the taxi eastbound and the SUV southbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of both vehicles. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV carried two occupants; the right rear passenger, a 33-year-old male, was injured with chest trauma and remained conscious. The injury severity was rated as moderate (3). Glare was also noted as a contributing factor affecting the passenger's injury. Neither driver was reported as unlicensed or ejected from their vehicles. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 27 - A moped rider was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a pickup truck making a U-turn on Southern Blvd. The crash involved obstructed view and unsafe speed, leaving the rider incoherent with a concussion.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Southern Blvd near E 175 St in the Bronx at 17:10. A pickup truck was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling northbound. The moped rider, a 58-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pickup truck, driven by a licensed female driver, showed no damage despite impact on its left side doors. The moped sustained damage to its center front end. The report highlights driver errors related to limited visibility and unsafe speed but does not attribute fault to the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788926 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - Two sedans collided head-on on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. The crash injured both drivers and a front passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and following too closely as key driver errors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 3:57 PM on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx, two sedans traveling east and west collided. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The crash injured three occupants: the 61-year-old male driver and the 47-year-old female front passenger of one sedan, both suffering back injuries and whiplash, and the male driver of the other sedan. Both injured occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the impact at the left front bumpers. One driver was unlicensed, which may have contributed to the crash. The police report emphasizes driver errors without attributing fault to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - A sedan struck the rear of another sedan traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 6:35 a.m. on the Cross Bronx Expressway, a sedan traveling east rear-ended another eastbound sedan. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The striking vehicle sustained center front end damage, while the struck vehicle was damaged at the center back end. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distance and speed as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788029 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 20 - A fire truck and an SUV collided on E 174 St in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old woman, suffered a back contusion. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:43 on E 174 St in the Bronx involving a fire truck traveling south and an eastbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old female occupant, was injured with a back contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as the primary contributing factors for the SUV driver. The fire truck's driver was also noted for inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the fire truck and the left front bumper of the SUV, indicating a collision likely during lane crossing or merging. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The SUV driver was not ejected and suffered moderate injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19