Precinct 43: Night roads. Hard endings.

Jun 7 - On the Cross Bronx Expressway, distracted drivers crashed into a stopped truck. A 24-year-old woman in an SUV took a blow to the face. Four vehicles tangled. Police blamed driver inattention.

According to the police report, four vehicles collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Two SUVs, a sedan, and a tractor truck were involved. The truck was stopped in traffic when the crash happened. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. A 24-year-old female passenger, riding in the right rear seat of an SUV, suffered facial contusions. She was injured but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors related to the victim. The crash shows the danger of driver distraction, leaving passengers at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731260 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - A 59-year-old driver suffered a concussion after a 2024 SUV struck the left rear bumper of his vehicle on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The impact caused significant damage and a head injury, with the driver conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A 2024 Honda SUV traveling west struck the left rear bumper of another vehicle also traveling west. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 59-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the collision. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the struck vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, but the collision pattern indicates a failure to maintain safe distance or control by the SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731404 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 5 - A 15-year-old unlicensed moped driver, traveling at unsafe speed and turning improperly, collided with a parked sedan in the Bronx. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to the elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near 535 Havemeyer Avenue at 16:54. The moped, carrying two occupants and driven by a 15-year-old male without a license, was making a left turn at unsafe speed when it struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was not ejected and was conscious after the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730723 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 4 - A 5-year-old boy suffered facial injuries and shock after being struck by a sedan traveling east at a Bronx intersection. The vehicle showed no damage. The child was crossing without signal or crosswalk, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a 5-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection near 1430 Parkchester Road in the Bronx at 18:26. The child was crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk when a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling east struck him at the center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The lack of explicit driver errors in the report leaves the circumstances unclear, but the impact to a vulnerable pedestrian at an intersection highlights systemic dangers in this environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - An e-scooter driver in the Bronx was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The rider was semiconscious with a concussion after the crash. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no other vehicles involved or damage noted.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-scooter driver was traveling north on White Plains Road in the Bronx at 9:20 p.m. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury, resulting in a concussion and semiconscious state. The report classifies the injury severity as serious (level 3). The vehicle sustained no damage, and no other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The contributing factors listed are unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The rider was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders to severe injury even without collision with other vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 29 - A high-speed police pursuit in the Bronx ended in a violent collision involving multiple vehicles. A 27-year-old male driver was trapped and suffered facial contusions. Unsafe speed was cited as a key factor in the crash’s severity and impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred during a police pursuit on Story Avenue in the Bronx. Multiple vehicles, including SUVs and a sedan, were involved. The report highlights 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the collision. One 27-year-old male driver was trapped inside his vehicle and sustained facial contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one SUV, indicating a violent side collision. Both licensed and unlicensed drivers were involved, with all vehicles traveling southbound. The report explicitly cites driver errors related to unsafe speed during the pursuit, which directly contributed to the crash and injuries. No victim behaviors or pedestrian factors were noted as contributing causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730295 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 28 - A 28-year-old unlicensed motorscooter driver suffered severe leg injuries in a Bronx crash. The scooter struck a garbage truck making a right turn. Police cite following too closely and improper lane usage as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near 535 Zerega Avenue at 15:12. A 28-year-old male motorscooter driver, who was unlicensed, was injured when his vehicle collided with a garbage truck making a right turn. The scooter driver was going straight northbound and impacted the truck with the center front end of his vehicle. The report identifies driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time. The garbage truck showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily on the scooter. The report highlights driver mistakes on the scooter as central to the crash, with no fault attributed to the truck driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 27 - An SUV driver struck an e-bike rider on Metropolitan Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Metropolitan Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2022 Chevrolet SUV and an e-bike. The SUV was traveling south, and the e-bike west, both going straight ahead when the crash happened. The e-bike rider, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's center front end made contact with the e-bike's center front end, yet the SUV sustained no damage. The injured e-bike rider was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 26 - A motorcycle traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of an SUV also heading north on Bruckner Expressway. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected, suffering bruises and injuries to limbs and hip. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2017 motorcycle and a 2011 SUV collided on Bruckner Expressway around 18:50. Both vehicles were traveling north, going straight ahead. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the SUV on its left rear quarter panel. The motorcycle driver and passenger, aged 56 and 58, were both ejected from the motorcycle. Both were conscious but sustained contusions and injuries: the driver suffered elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries, while the passenger sustained hip and upper leg injuries. Both were wearing helmets, listed as safety equipment. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors cited. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728128 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 25 - A distracted driver slammed a sedan into an SUV on Bruckner Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered a concussion and full-body trauma, left semiconscious. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage.

According to the police report, at 4:46 AM on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx, a southbound sedan struck the left side doors of a westbound SUV. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body, and was found semiconscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. The sedan sustained front-end damage; the SUV was hit at its center front. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The crash underscores the severe harm caused by driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - A 10-year-old girl suffered severe leg injuries while crossing Westchester Avenue with the signal. The crash left her conscious but fractured, highlighting dangers at Bronx intersections. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Westchester Avenue and Morrison Avenue in the Bronx around 7:00 PM. She was crossing with the pedestrian signal when the crash occurred. The report lists her injury severity as serious, including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is documented but not cited as a contributing factor. The report focuses on the severe injuries sustained without attributing fault to the pedestrian or detailing driver misconduct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 22 - A westbound SUV struck a parked box truck on Zerega Avenue, injuring the SUV driver. The impact damaged the right rear bumper of the SUV and the truck’s right rear quarter panel. The driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, at 9:00 AM on Zerega Avenue, a 2015 Jeep SUV traveling west collided with a parked 2005 Ford box truck. The point of impact was the SUV’s right rear bumper and the truck’s right rear quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 61-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as unspecified. The box truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash highlights risks posed by collisions with parked vehicles and driver errors not further specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 18 - A 38-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV merged improperly on Grant Circle in the Bronx. The collision involved limited driver visibility and lane misuse, highlighting critical driver errors in a busy traffic zone.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:14 on Grant Circle in the Bronx. A 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV driver, operating a 2016 Chevrolet SUV, was starting in traffic when the collision happened. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to merge safely. The bicyclist's actions were also noted under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error was improper lane usage and limited visibility. The SUV's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end, causing injury without visible damage to the bike. This incident underscores systemic dangers from driver errors in merging and lane control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725804 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 18 - A man rides north on Metropolitan Oval. Debris and slick pavement send him crashing down. His skull cracks, bones shatter. He lies semiconscious, blood pooling, the city moving on around him.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on Metropolitan Oval suffered severe head and crush injuries after falling hard onto the pavement. The report states, 'Debris litters the slick road. He falls hard, no helmet. His skull cracks on the pavement.' The primary contributing factors cited are 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Slippery.' No vehicle damage was reported, and the rider was the sole occupant. The police report does not cite any driver error or external vehicle involvement, but highlights hazardous road conditions as the direct cause of the crash. Helmet use is only mentioned in the narrative and is not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725809 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - A 7-year-old boy crossing Rosedale Avenue was hit by a northbound cyclist. The child lost consciousness from a neck injury. The cyclist, 63, suffered bruises. No driver errors reported. Both left hurt in the street.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old boy was crossing Rosedale Avenue outside a crosswalk when a northbound bicyclist struck him. The child suffered a neck injury and was found unconscious at the scene. The 63-year-old male cyclist sustained bruises to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The bike showed no damage, and the impact was at the center front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties, with no driver errors or violations cited. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. This crash left both the child and the cyclist injured on a Bronx street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 15 - A sedan hit a baby girl on Westchester Avenue near Commonwealth. She lay conscious, her head bleeding, skin torn. The night swallowed her cries. Metal and dark streets bore down. No driver error listed. Only silence and injury remain.

A sedan struck a baby girl pedestrian on Westchester Avenue near Commonwealth Avenue in the Bronx, according to the police report. The report states the child was left conscious but suffering from severe head lacerations and torn skin. The narrative reads: 'A sedan struck a baby girl. She lay conscious, head bleeding, skin torn. No name. No voice but the cry swallowed by dark streets and steel.' The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors for this crash. No information is provided about the actions of the victim prior to the collision. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injuries to the vulnerable pedestrian, as documented by responding officers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 14 - A 22-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a sedan struck her while crossing outside a crosswalk. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, causing the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but injured in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling south on Castle Hill Avenue struck her with its left front bumper. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing outside of a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, a 2004 Chevrolet sedan, showed no damage despite the impact. The driver held a New York permit license. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 13 - A 28-year-old male motorcyclist sustained knee and lower leg abrasions after a crash on Bruckner Expressway. The rider was helmeted and conscious but injured. Driver inexperience and road debris contributed to the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Bruckner Expressway at 2:00 PM. The rider, who was the sole occupant and wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle was traveling north, going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. Vehicle damage and point of impact are classified as 'Other.' The report highlights driver errors, specifically inexperience, as key causes of the crash, with no mention of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 10 - A 71-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck him at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection near Metropolitan Oval in the Bronx around 9:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan struck him, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and resulting in whiplash. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on the driver’s actions or vehicle damage was provided. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors on the victim’s part were cited. The focus remains on the collision caused by the sedan impacting a pedestrian legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 9 - A 17-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries on Metcalf Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was not ejected and showed no visible complaints but was in shock. The driver was unlicensed, traveling straight northbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Metcalf Avenue in the Bronx at 7:37 p.m. The bicyclist sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected from the bike and showed no visible complaints, although he was in shock. The vehicle involved was a bike operated by an unlicensed male driver traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, and there was no vehicle damage reported. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, but it explicitly notes the driver's unlicensed status as a critical factor. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The crash highlights the risks posed by unlicensed operation of bicycles in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723462 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19