Another Child Dead. Same Street. How Many More?

A 78-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an unlicensed male e-scooter driver struck her at an intersection. The pavement was slippery, compounding the crash. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The scooter showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, an unlicensed male driver operating an e-scooter was traveling eastbound when he struck a 78-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near 1578 Westchester Ave in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of impact. The report notes the pavement was slippery, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was incoherent with minor bleeding. The e-scooter had no visible damage despite the collision. The driver’s unlicensed status and the pedestrian crossing against the signal are cited, with the slippery pavement also a factor. The report does not assign fault to the pedestrian but highlights driver error and hazardous conditions as central to the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791599, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east on the Bruckner Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The driver following too closely struck the vehicle ahead. Both drivers suffered injuries, including neck and head trauma, and were left in shock after the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling eastbound on the Bruckner Expressway when the crash occurred at 4:41 AM. The collision involved a rear-end impact where the driver of the following vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance, cited as 'Following Too Closely.' The driver of the rear vehicle, a 39-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The front vehicle carried two occupants, including a 73-year-old male passenger who suffered head injuries. Both occupants were not ejected and experienced shock. The report highlights the driver error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790997, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV turned through White Plains Road, striking a 75-year-old man crossing with the signal. The impact crushed him. He died in the street. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The street kept moving.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old man was crossing White Plains Road near Wood Avenue in the Bronx, walking with the signal, when a BMW SUV made a left turn and struck him with its front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The driver did not remain, and the vehicle showed no visible damage. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim's behavior—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the documented driver errors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver failure to yield and inattention at Bronx intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV slammed into the rear of a slowing sedan on Metropolitan Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured a right rear passenger, causing neck trauma and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary driver error in this crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on Metropolitan Avenue in the Bronx. A station wagon/SUV traveling east rear-ended a sedan also traveling east that was slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV striking the center back end of the sedan. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. A 29-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and failure to maintain safe distance on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old female driver lost consciousness while driving north on Evergreen Ave in the Bronx. Her pick-up truck struck the front of a parked box truck. She suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female driver traveling north on Evergreen Ave lost consciousness, causing her pick-up truck to collide with a parked box truck. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the pick-up truck and the center front end of the box truck. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. She sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report. The crash highlights the danger posed when a driver loses control due to medical incapacitation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV making a left turn struck a southbound sedan traveling straight on Castle Hill Ave in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Castle Hill Ave in the Bronx at 16:09. A northbound SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound sedan going straight ahead. The sedan's driver, a 23-year-old male, sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The evidence points to driver errors by the SUV driver failing to yield and unsafe speed as central causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788164, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A police pursuit sedan collided with multiple SUVs on Bruckner Expressway. Aggressive driving triggered a chain reaction. Two 20-year-old occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash left damaged vehicles and injured passengers conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway at 19:07 involving a sedan engaged in a police pursuit and multiple SUVs traveling south. The contributing factor was aggressive driving and road rage. The sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of another. Two 20-year-old female occupants in one SUV, the driver and front passenger, were injured with whiplash and entire body injuries, both conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites aggressive driving as the cause, highlighting driver error in the sedan's pursuit and collision sequence. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger of aggressive driving on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790357, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old woman crossing Boynton Avenue in a marked crosswalk was struck and left bleeding by a fleeing driver. Blood pooled on the pavement. She suffered head wounds and deep cuts. The driver vanished, leaving only silence behind.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old woman was crossing Boynton Avenue near 1030 in the Bronx, using a marked crosswalk. The incident occurred at approximately 16:50. The narrative states she was struck by a vehicle while crossing, resulting in severe head wounds and deep lacerations. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver did not remain at the scene; the report notes, 'The driver vanished. Only silence remained.' The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified' and provides no details about the vehicle or driver. The pedestrian's actions are described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to remain at the scene and the systemic danger posed by hit-and-run incidents.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786004, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old e-scooter rider bled onto Lafayette Avenue. The street did not yield. He stayed conscious, his face torn open. The pavement, unmoving, marked his southbound path with blood.

An 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Lafayette Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx sustained a severe facial injury, according to the police report. The report states the rider was not wearing a helmet and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative describes, 'Blood ran from his face. He stayed awake. The pavement did not move.' Police classified the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved, and there is no indication of driver error by another party. The report notes the rider's lack of helmet use, but lists this detail only after describing the incident and does not attribute it as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the physical consequences and the environment, with no blame assigned to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a sedan making a left turn struck him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Metropolitan Ave and Parkchester Rd around 10:36 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Hyundai sedan, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the street. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper. The report emphasizes driver error as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Bronx driver under alcohol influence crashed a parked taxi and a moving sedan on East Tremont Avenue. The driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The crash exposed the dangers of impaired driving in the borough’s streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:28 AM on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A 41-year-old male driver, identified as the occupant of a sedan, was injured with chest trauma and shock. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' twice as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan was traveling east and struck the left front bumper of a parked taxi, which also suffered left front bumper damage. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged at the point of impact. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was not ejected from the vehicle but complained of pain and nausea. The report highlights driver error related to alcohol impairment as the cause, with no other contributing factors listed. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a sedan hit him at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s left front quarter panel collided with him, causing significant trauma and pain complaints.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Virgil Place and Pugsley Avenue in the Bronx at 7:05 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Honda sedan traveling east struck him on the left front quarter panel. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver, a licensed male from Georgia, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian fault. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally, emphasizing driver responsibility in yielding and maintaining vigilance at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan barreled down Colgate Avenue and slammed into a parked dump truck. A 32-year-old man working in the street was crushed, breaking his leg. He remained conscious amid the wreckage. The driver’s distraction caused the brutal impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Colgate Avenue in the Bronx collided with a parked dump truck. The impact crushed a 32-year-old man working in the street, breaking his leg. The report states the man remained conscious after suffering severe crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The dump truck was stationary, parked facing south, and the sedan struck its center back end with its center front end. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in a devastating injury to a worker performing his job in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781233, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old male driver lost consciousness and suffered full-body injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on Westchester Avenue. The crash involved parked vehicles and left the driver unconscious with severe pain and nausea, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:28 AM in the Bronx near 1534 Westchester Avenue. The injured party was a 63-year-old male driver who lost consciousness and sustained injuries to his entire body. The report notes the driver was unconscious and complained of pain and nausea. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles, including a 2022 Ford SUV, a 2017 Honda sedan, a 2014 Toyota taxi, and a 2022 Chevrolet box truck. The Ford SUV was impacted at its center back end, the Honda sedan at its left front bumper, the taxi at its left front bumper, and the box truck at its left rear bumper. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating the driver's medical condition led to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old female SUV driver suffered a head contusion after rear-ending a parked sedan on Bruckner Blvd. The impact damaged the SUV’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:22 on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. A 41-year-old female driver of a 2014 Honda SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion and remaining conscious. The SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked Ford sedan traveling eastbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left rear quarter panel were damaged. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants were reported in either vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling west on Bruckner Blvd collided head-on, injuring three occupants. All suffered head or facial injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way by both drivers as the cause. Airbags deployed; one passenger partially ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Blvd involving two sedans traveling west. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision impacting the center front ends and right front quarter panels of the vehicles. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Three occupants were injured: a 20-year-old male driver with head injuries and minor bleeding, a 28-year-old female front passenger partially ejected with head injuries, and a 16-year-old male front passenger with facial injuries and minor bleeding. All occupants experienced shock. Airbags deployed in both vehicles, and lap belts were used by the driver and one passenger. The injuries and partial ejection highlight the severity of the impact caused by the drivers' failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep, westbound on Bruckner, struck a 64-year-old man in the intersection. The SUV’s right front bumper broke his head. He died beneath the streetlamps. Police cite driver inattention. The city’s streets claim another life.

A 64-year-old man was killed at the corner of Bruckner Blvd and Castle Hill Ave when a westbound Jeep SUV struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 20:03. The pedestrian died at the scene, suffering fatal head injuries. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the collision. The vehicle, a 2022 Jeep registered in New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead when it struck the man in the intersection. The report also notes the pedestrian was 'crossing against the signal,' but this detail follows the primary fault of driver inattention. The deadly impact underscores the ongoing danger posed by inattentive drivers on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bruckner Boulevard, sending one driver to the hospital with neck injuries. The crash happened at 4 a.m. The injured driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Following too closely caused the impact.

According to the police report, at 4:00 a.m., two sedans traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard collided. The driver of one vehicle, a 35-year-old man, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. He was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved the left front bumper of a 2016 Kia sedan striking the right rear bumper of a 2013 Hyundai sedan. The injured driver was not ejected and was classified with injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash underscores the dangers of inadequate following distance on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775569, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man was struck at a Bronx intersection while crossing with the signal. The vehicle, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, conscious but hurt in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on Westchester Ave near Harrod Ave in the Bronx. A vehicle traveling south was making a right turn when it struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights driver error in yielding during turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash just after midnight. The vehicle struck with its front center while making a left turn. Police cited defective brakes as a key factor in the collision’s severity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on East Tremont Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx. The driver, a 42-year-old male occupant, was the sole person involved and was wearing a lap belt. The vehicle, a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling south, was making a left turn when the collision happened, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The report explicitly identifies "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious throughout. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The defective brakes likely impaired the driver's ability to control the vehicle during the turn, directly leading to the crash and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15