Blood on 177th: How Many More Must Die Before the City Acts?

Brakes failed on E 180 St. Two cars struck. One driver injured, face cut. Police cite faulty brakes and sudden reaction. System failed. Metal met flesh.

A crash on E 180 St and Morris Park Ave in the Bronx involved a sedan and an SUV. One driver, age 72, suffered a facial abrasion. Three others, ages 69 and 72, had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights mechanical failure and driver reaction as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811725 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped hit a 52-year-old woman working in the road. She suffered back pain and shock. The crash happened at East Fordham Road and Webster Avenue in the Bronx. No driver errors listed.

A moped struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian who was working in the roadway at the intersection of East Fordham Road and Webster Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered back pain and was in shock after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the danger faced by people working in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A car hit two boys in a marked crosswalk on Cambreleng Avenue. Both suffered injuries. The street stayed silent. The boys lay hurt. No driver errors listed. The city’s danger remains.

Two teenage boys, ages 14 and 15, were struck while crossing Cambreleng Avenue at Crescent Avenue in the Bronx. Both were in a marked crosswalk with no signal. According to the police report, each suffered injuries—one to the head, the other to the leg. Both experienced shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the police report. The vehicle type was not specified. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to young pedestrians at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.

• Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-28

A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.

• Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-26

A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.

According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.

• Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx, New York Post, Published 2025-04-25

Two cars collided on Southern Blvd. Three people hurt. Impact struck center back and front ends. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers suffered head and back injuries. Streets stayed dangerous.

On Southern Boulevard at East 179th Street in the Bronx, a sedan and an SUV crashed while heading south. Three people were injured: a 24-year-old woman with back injuries, a 64-year-old woman with head injuries, and others with unspecified harm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight when the SUV struck the sedan's rear. The crash left passengers with whiplash and pain. No other contributing factors were listed. The report highlights distraction behind the wheel as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807671 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bus and sedan collided on E 180 St in the Bronx. Defective pavement played a role. Four passengers and two drivers were hurt. Shock and pain marked the scene. Metal twisted. Streets failed.

A bus and a sedan crashed on E 180 St in the Bronx. Four passengers and two drivers suffered injuries, including head, back, leg, and full-body trauma. According to the police report, 'Pavement Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified in the report. The impact left several occupants in shock. Airbags deployed in the sedan. The crash highlights the danger when street conditions fail. No mention of helmet or signal use was made in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806043 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.

• Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-04-15

A sedan struck a cyclist on E 178 St in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and hurt. Police cite improper lane use and driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.

A crash on E 178 St at Southern Blvd in the Bronx left a 35-year-old cyclist injured after a collision with a sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered back injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both the cyclist and the sedan driver were involved. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The report highlights driver error as the cause of harm to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Sedan hit e-scooter at Fordham Road. E-scooter driver ejected, suffered leg injuries. Police cite improper lane use and tailgating. Streets remain perilous for riders.

A sedan collided with an e-scooter at 400 E Fordham Road in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver, a 36-year-old man, was ejected and suffered contusions to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact. The e-scooter driver was conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The report highlights driver errors that led to harm for the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan turned wrong on E Tremont Ave. The car struck a 17-year-old cyclist. The boy was ejected, hit his head, and suffered whiplash. The driver’s mistake left the street scarred.

A sedan making a U-turn on E Tremont Ave collided with a 17-year-old cyclist traveling straight. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Turning Improperly' was the listed contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s front. The driver, a 55-year-old woman, was not reported injured. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the police report first cites the driver’s improper turn as the cause. No blame is placed on the injured cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck a diesel truck’s rear on the Cross Bronx. One young driver suffered whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and vehicular factors. Metal and glass, sudden pain, the city’s endless toll.

A sedan collided with the rear of a diesel tractor truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver in the sedan was injured and complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one driver hurt, underscoring the risks faced by vehicle occupants on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Mercedes slammed into Darryl Mathis Jr.'s stalled car on the Major Deegan. Mathis called for help, then for an ambulance. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed Mathis to the hospital. He died. The killer behind the wheel vanished into the night.

NY Daily News reported on March 24, 2025, that Darryl Mathis Jr. was killed when a Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his disabled Ford on the Major Deegan Expressway. Mathis, stranded after his battery died, called friends for help. As one friend recounted, 'He called to get a jump, and after that, he got hit from behind, a hit-and-run.' The Mercedes driver fled the scene and has not been caught. Mathis was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The crash highlights the dangers faced by stranded motorists on city highways and the deadly consequences when drivers flee. No policy changes or enforcement actions were detailed in the article.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-24

A black Mercedes slammed into a Ford on the Major Deegan. Both cars spun out. The Mercedes driver ran. The Ford driver died at St. Barnabas. Police closed the highway for hours. No arrests. The city’s roads stay deadly.

NY Daily News reported on March 22, 2025, that a 39-year-old driver was killed after a black Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his Ford Crown Victoria on the Major Deegan Expressway. The article states, “The hit-and-run driver responsible escaped on foot, police said.” Both vehicles lost control and crashed. Emergency services transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The Mercedes driver fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. Police closed the southbound lanes for several hours during the investigation. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of rear-end collisions and the persistent risk posed by hit-and-run drivers on New York City highways.

• Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-22

Three men suffered whiplash and upper body injuries in a Bronx crash. Two vehicles collided on Washington Avenue. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary cause. All occupants were conscious and restrained. Damage centered on front and left quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:51 on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. Two vehicles—a 2011 Honda sedan and a 2019 SUV—were involved. The sedan was traveling south going straight ahead, while the SUV was starting from parking. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the SUV's left front quarter panel. Police identified 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. Three male occupants, aged 28, 41, and 53, were injured with whiplash and upper body injuries including back, chest, and shoulder. All occupants were conscious, not ejected, and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The driver of the sedan was licensed in Pennsylvania, and the SUV driver was licensed in New York. The report emphasizes driver error in speed management as the cause, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Lexus SUV and a city bus collided while both made left turns on Boston Road in the Bronx. The SUV’s driver and a child passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention caused the crash, highlighting systemic risks at busy intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Boston Road in the Bronx at 8:37 AM. Both vehicles, a 2019 Lexus SUV and a 2012 city bus, were making left turns when they collided. The SUV was impacted on its right front bumper, and the bus on its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 36-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old male front passenger were both injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the dangers of driver distraction during complex maneuvers like left turns on busy Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800023 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 71-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries while crossing with the signal at a Bronx intersection. A distracted driver making a right turn failed to yield, striking her and causing fractures and dislocations. The crash exposed critical driver errors.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 179 St and Boston Rd in the Bronx around 8:30 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Dodge car, making a right turn, struck her. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as serious. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly led to the collision. The victim’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798340 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling west on the Cross Bronx Expressway struck a box truck ahead. Four sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries, including whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:49 on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a sedan and a box truck, both traveling west. The sedan's center front end impacted the box truck, which sustained no damage. The sedan carried four occupants, all injured with neck or back pain and whiplash complaints. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No contributing factors were cited for the box truck driver. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The injuries were classified as moderate (severity 3). The collision resulted from the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention, causing the rear-end impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan and a bus collided on E 177 St in the Bronx at night. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited improper lane usage by the sedan driver as a key factor in the crash. Both vehicles were turning right.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:33 PM on E 177 St near Devoe Ave in the Bronx. A sedan and a bus, both traveling south and making right turns, collided. The point of impact was the bus's right rear bumper and the sedan's left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old female, was injured with neck pain and shock, and was wearing a lap belt. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the sedan's part. The bus driver was licensed and operating a 2007 vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights the sedan driver's improper lane usage as the primary cause, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796740 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04