Two riders dead on the parkway. The pattern runs through Precinct 44.

Sep 24 - A 34-year-old man suffered a fractured elbow and hand after a taxi passenger distraction contributed to a collision on East 161 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway as the taxi was parked with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured on East 161 Street near Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 10:01 AM. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock. The taxi involved was parked and showed no damage, with impact noted on the right side doors. The driver was a licensed female from New York. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating that distraction inside the taxi played a role in the incident. Additionally, the pedestrian's confusion or error in the roadway was noted but does not shift responsibility from the driver or vehicle occupants. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758716 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 18 - SUV driver, distracted, struck sedan on Findlay Avenue. Sedan driver suffered bruised leg and foot. Night crash. Metal bent. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, a crash happened at 11:47 PM on Findlay Avenue in the Bronx. A 2006 SUV, parked, struck a 2024 sedan traveling north. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's 52-year-old male driver was injured, suffering contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The SUV's left rear bumper and the sedan's right front bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Driver distraction stands as the sole contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 18 - A station wagon SUV struck a merging tractor truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway at night. Three men inside the SUV suffered neck and head injuries. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, and inexperience as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. on the Cross Bronx Expressway when a station wagon SUV traveling east collided with a tractor truck merging onto the roadway. The SUV's left front bumper impacted the truck's right side doors. The SUV carried three occupants: a 37-year-old male driver and two male passengers aged 36 and 65. All three were injured, sustaining neck and head injuries including abrasions and whiplash. The driver and one passenger were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Driver Inexperience,' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' These factors contributed directly to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The truck sustained no damage and had one occupant. The crash highlights systemic risks posed by driver distraction and inexperience during merging maneuvers on high-speed expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 7 - A taxi traveling north on East 174 Street rear-ended a stopped sedan near Morris Avenue. The collision injured a 29-year-old rear passenger, causing neck trauma and shock. Police cited defective brakes and driver inexperience as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 PM on East 174 Street in the Bronx. A taxi, traveling northbound, struck the center back end of a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The impact was to the taxi's center front end. The taxi carried two occupants; a 29-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and shock. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and stopped appropriately. The collision highlights mechanical failure and driver error as primary causes, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754387 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 7 - A 47-year-old male driver suffered back injuries after his sedan was rear-ended by an SUV on East Mount Eden Avenue. The crash occurred late at night. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:20 p.m. on East Mount Eden Avenue in the Bronx. A 47-year-old male sedan driver was injured with back pain and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan, traveling east, was struck in the center rear by a 2023 SUV also traveling east. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for the SUV driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The SUV's impact to the sedan's center back end caused the injuries. The injured driver was not wearing any safety equipment, and no pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and speeding on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755725 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 4 - A 64-year-old man was injured crossing outside an intersection in the Bronx. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 22:42 in the Bronx near East 169 Street. The pedestrian was crossing the roadway outside an intersection when he was struck by a 2015 Honda SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians cross outside designated intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 2 - A baby boy, alone in darkness, was struck and killed by an unlicensed SUV driver on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver did not stop. The child died far from any crosswalk, crushed beneath the left front bumper.

A baby boy was killed on the Major Deegan Expressway when he was struck by the left front bumper of a 2008 Toyota SUV, according to the police report. The report states the child was crossing alone in the dark, far from any crosswalk, when the unlicensed driver hit him and did not stop. The police describe the child as suffering crush injuries to his entire body and dying at the scene. The driver’s license status is listed as 'Unlicensed' in the report, and the vehicle was traveling straight ahead. The police narrative makes clear the driver left the scene. No contributing factors are specified beyond the unlicensed status and failure to remain. The focus remains on the actions of the driver and the systemic danger posed by unlicensed, hit-and-run motorists on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752519 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 1 - An unlicensed driver under the influence crashed a 2020 Nissan SUV into a parked 2015 Toyota SUV on East 174 Street. The impact injured the driver, causing neck whiplash. Alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving were key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near East 174 Street and Clay Avenue in the Bronx at 11:50 p.m. A 2020 Nissan SUV, driven by a male driver who was unlicensed and under the influence of alcohol, struck a parked 2015 Toyota SUV. The Nissan's right front bumper collided with the Toyota's left front quarter panel. The driver of the Nissan suffered neck injuries consistent with whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and the driver's unlicensed status as contributing factors. The Nissan driver was the sole occupant of his vehicle, wearing a lap belt, and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the parked vehicle or any victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided on Macombs Dam Bridge at night. The merging vehicle struck the right rear bumper of the other SUV. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:34 on Macombs Dam Bridge involving two SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was merging when his vehicle's left front bumper impacted the right rear bumper of the other SUV, which was going straight ahead. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 57-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The impact location and vehicle damage confirm the merging SUV caused the collision by striking the rear of the other vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 28 - A 44-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries after being struck by a sedan making a left turn on East 170 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the impact occurred. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 170 Street and Clay Avenue around 5:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the 2008 Honda sedan. The report does not list any driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, nor does it attribute the injury to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond crossing against the signal. The incident highlights the dangers posed to pedestrians at intersections when crossing signals are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 23 - A female driver in a 2022 SUV rear-ended a pickup truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. The impact injured the SUV driver with chest contusions. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at the time.

According to the police report, at 9:55 PM on the Major Deegan Expressway, a 2022 SUV driven by a 41-year-old woman collided with the rear of a pickup truck traveling in the same direction. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the truck. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver sustained chest injuries described as contusions or bruises and was conscious at the scene. No ejection occurred. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead southbound before the collision. The pickup truck had no occupants at the time. Driver error in maintaining a safe distance caused the crash; no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756444 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 19 - A 53-year-old male driver suffered chest contusions after his SUV struck debris on the Major Deegan Expressway. The crash occurred at 6:00 a.m. The vehicle was traveling southbound when the obstruction caused impact and injury.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was injured when his 2023 Lincoln SUV traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway encountered an obstruction or debris. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead,' and the point of impact was noted as 'Other,' indicating the collision was with debris rather than another vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. This incident highlights the dangers posed by roadway obstructions to vehicle operators.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 18 - Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on the Major Deegan Expressway. Both vehicles were SUVs traveling north when one struck the other from behind. The crash caused whiplash, leaving both conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:33 on the Major Deegan Expressway involving two SUVs traveling north. The driver of the rear vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance, contributing to the collision by 'Following Too Closely.' The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end, causing damage to both vehicles' center front and back ends. Two occupants in the front vehicle—a 53-year-old female driver and a 22-year-old female front passenger—were injured, both sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time of the crash. The report explicitly cites the driver error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor, with no other contributing factors or victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748897 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash resulted from following too closely, causing impact to the lead vehicle’s rear bumper and the trailing vehicle’s front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 5 p.m. Two sedans, both traveling eastbound, collided when the trailing vehicle struck the rear of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. The lead vehicle sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the trailing vehicle’s center front end was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 15 - A 59-year-old man suffered full-body injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Bronx intersection. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 170 Street and Ogden Avenue in the Bronx around 3:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2010 Ford SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites the driver's errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749784 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 14 - A 25-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV making a right turn struck him on East 165 Street in the Bronx. The collision caused contusions and bruises, with the bicyclist conscious and helmeted at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:42 on East 165 Street near College Avenue in the Bronx. A 2005 Honda SUV was making a right turn when it struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors by the SUV driver. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the bike's left front bumper. Vehicle damage was minimal on the SUV, indicating the impact was significant enough to injure the bicyclist despite the lack of visible SUV damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 12 - Two sedans crashed head-on on East 161 Street in the Bronx. A 21-year-old rear passenger suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, causing the collision. The injured passenger was not ejected but was in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:40 AM on East 161 Street near River Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other west, collided front-to-front. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead but disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the primary contributing factors. A 21-year-old male rear passenger in one sedan sustained a concussion and injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock. He was not ejected from the vehicle and was not using any safety equipment. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the driver error leading to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused significant damage to the center front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 23 - Unlicensed moped driver slammed into SUV’s side on East 170 Street. Facial injuries. Police cite improper passing and passenger distraction. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a moped and an SUV collided at 10:08 on East 170 Street. The unlicensed 22-year-old moped driver struck the left side doors of the SUV while passing improperly and too closely. The moped driver suffered a facial contusion. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' 'Passing Too Closely,' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped driver wore no safety equipment. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants or others. The crash highlights failures in street safety and driver behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 21 - A moped traveling north on Morris Avenue hit a 40-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash involved failure to yield and unsafe speed by the moped driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:47 AM on Morris Avenue in the Bronx. A moped traveling straight ahead struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The report cites the moped driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and speed control as central to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 20 - A 24-year-old man was injured when an SUV traveling east on Findlay Avenue collided with him at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and improper lane usage by the vehicle as contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 8:50 PM an SUV traveling east on Findlay Avenue struck a 24-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV's left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating the vehicle struck the pedestrian while going straight ahead. Another vehicle, a parked sedan, was involved but not moving at the time. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors. The driver errors of speeding and improper lane use created a hazardous environment that led to the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743067 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18