Apr 28 - A man was attacked in Mott Haven. The beating followed a road rage incident. Police search for suspects. The street became a scene of sudden violence. Another day, another danger for New York’s vulnerable.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a man was beaten during an apparent road rage incident in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. The NYPD is searching for suspects after 'a man was beaten in what police are calling an apparent road rage attack.' The article highlights the eruption of violence linked to driver aggression, turning a city street into a crime scene. No details on the victim’s actions or condition were provided. The incident underscores the risks faced by people on New York streets and points to the ongoing threat posed by unchecked driver behavior. No charges or arrests have been made at this time.

• Man Beaten In Bronx Road Rage, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-28

Apr 27 - SUV hit e-bike at unsafe speed. E-bike rider, 64, ejected and hurt. Neck injury. SUV occupants unhurt. Bronx street, hard impact, sharp cost.

An SUV and an e-bike collided at 3545 Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike rider, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor. The SUV's left side doors were damaged. The SUV occupants, including the driver and a 54-year-old passenger, were not injured. The e-bike rider was not using safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger when speed overpowers caution on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 26 - 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

Apr 25 - Pick-up and sedan collided on Henry Hudson Parkway West. Obstructed view cited. One driver hurt. Metal twisted. Shock set in. Streets stayed dangerous.

A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at 2727 Henry Hudson Parkway West in the Bronx. One 67-year-old male driver was injured and reported in shock. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Multiple vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report did not cite any other driver errors or mention helmet or signal use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808252 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 21 - Two sedans collided in the Bronx. Three people hurt, including two children. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass, head injuries, cries in the street.

Two sedans crashed at 69 West 225th Street in the Bronx. Three people were injured: a 32-year-old woman, a 5-year-old girl, and a 1-year-old boy, all suffering head injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided. The crash left children and adults hurt, with the youngest victims riding as rear passengers. Police data lists no other contributing factors before noting use of seat belts and child restraints.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807510 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 19 - Sedan turned right on Major Deegan. Impact struck right front. Driver hurt, arm and internal injuries. Police list cause as unspecified. Another occupant involved. System failed to protect.

A sedan making a right turn on Major Deegan Expressway collided, striking the right front quarter panel. According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver suffered elbow, arm, and internal injuries. Another 31-year-old female occupant was also involved, with unspecified injuries. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for vehicle occupants on city expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807198 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 19 - A sedan hits a man at Jerome Avenue. Blood pools on the street. The driver clutches his arm. Witnesses freeze. Pain and confusion hang in the Bronx air.

A 35-year-old man walking at the intersection near 3545 Jerome Avenue was struck by a northbound sedan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 57-year-old driver reported arm pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The crash left witnesses silent and shaken. No other injuries were specified. The police report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but highlights unsafe speed as a key factor in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808770 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 15 - 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

Apr 6 - Inza Fofana left work, crossed E. 149th Street. A van hit him midblock. Two more cars struck as he lay in the road. Medics rushed him back to Lincoln Hospital. He died. His family mourns. The intersection stays dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 6, 2025, that Inza Fofana, a 52-year-old hospital cleaner and immigrant, was fatally struck after his shift at Lincoln Hospital. The crash occurred midblock at E. 149th St. and Morris Ave. Police said a 2019 Ford Transit van, turning left, hit Fofana as he crossed. The article quotes his sister-in-law: "He was going to buy socks. That's why he crossed the street." Police told the family that after the initial impact, two more vehicles struck Fofana. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. Family members called for more safety measures at the busy intersection, noting, "There has to be a cross guard over there for the pedestrian to cross the street safely." The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians at wide, high-traffic Bronx crossings.

• Bronx Hospital Worker Killed Crossing Street, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-06

Apr 4 - Chevy sedan turns left on Bailey Avenue. Bumper strikes woman, 54, crossing with the signal. Her face hits pavement. Driver, 93, fails to yield. The street keeps the scar.

A 2014 Chevy sedan turned left at 3100 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx and struck a 54-year-old woman crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the driver, age 93, failed to yield the right-of-way. The woman suffered facial injuries and abrasions. The driver wore a seatbelt and was not hurt. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The car showed no damage. No other factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804086 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 1 - Three passengers suffered neck injuries in a chain crash on Van Cortlandt Park South. Sedans struck, metal crumpled, whiplash followed. The street turned brutal in seconds.

A multi-vehicle crash on Van Cortlandt Park South at Major Deegan Expressway left three people injured. According to the police report, sedans collided, causing neck injuries to a 16-year-old girl, a 24-year-old woman, and a 61-year-old woman. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved several sedans, with impacts to both front and rear ends. Passengers reported whiplash. The police report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802944 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 28 - Three sedans collided in a chain reaction on the Major Deegan Expressway. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor. A front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All vehicles were traveling southbound when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a chain collision involving three sedans occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 17:48. All vehicles were traveling southbound, with impacts centered on the back ends and front ends of the vehicles. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior played a role in the crash. One occupant, a 28-year-old male front passenger, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The collision sequence and damage points suggest a failure to maintain safe following distances or control, exacerbated by alcohol use. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 25 - A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on Broadway in the Bronx late at night. Three vehicle occupants suffered neck, head, and chest injuries. All were restrained but left in shock, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 p.m. on Broadway in the Bronx. A 2015 Chevrolet SUV traveling south struck the right rear bumper of a 2008 Honda sedan also traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper and the sedan's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver, a 19-year-old male. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: the driver, a 19-year-old male with no visible injuries but in shock; a 22-year-old male rear passenger with neck injuries and whiplash; and a 23-year-old female rear passenger with head injuries and whiplash. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The injuries and shock underscore the severe consequences of driver distraction in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 25 - A 27-year-old front-seat passenger sustained a head injury and whiplash in a collision involving a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Driver errors were not specified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 10:50. The injured party was a 27-year-old male front passenger in a sedan, who suffered a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. He was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan involved was traveling north and sustained damage to the right rear bumper at the center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The report focuses on the passenger injury without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - 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

Mar 19 - A pedestrian suffered head injuries after an SUV collided with a parked sedan's right side doors in the Bronx. Alcohol involvement by the driver was noted. The victim was semiconscious with minor bleeding, highlighting the severe impact of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near 3400 Cannon Place at 13:48. An SUV traveling straight ahead struck a parked sedan on its right side doors. The pedestrian, a 45-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and no contributing factors were assigned to the victim. The collision caused significant damage to the sedan's right side doors and the SUV's center front end. This incident underscores the dangers posed by impaired driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians even when not in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 16 - SUV struck from behind on Major Deegan. Sixty-five-year-old woman suffers concussion, head injury. Impact hits right rear quarter. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Crash leaves driver hurt, system silent.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old woman driving a 2023 Lincoln SUV southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway was struck on the right rear quarter panel. She suffered a concussion and head injury but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not detail any explicit driver errors. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users were involved. The crash left the driver injured and the SUV damaged. No further information on the second vehicle or its occupants was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 16 - A female SUV driver merging northbound on Major Deegan Expressway lost control due to outside car distraction. The vehicle's right front bumper was demolished. The driver suffered chest injuries and shock but was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver was merging northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway near Mosholu Parkway when the crash occurred at 4:03 AM. The report cites 'Outside Car Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV's right front bumper was demolished on impact. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained chest injuries and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver held a valid New York license and was the sole occupant. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 15 - A BMW SUV struck a 64-year-old man crossing Broadway. The left bumper ripped his face open. He lay bleeding on the pavement, conscious, far from any crosswalk. The streetlights blinked. The city moved on. The wound marked the night.

A 64-year-old man was struck and severely injured by a BMW SUV near 5203 Broadway in the Bronx, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 21:58, with the SUV’s left front bumper tearing into the pedestrian’s face. The report states the man was crossing against the signal and was not at an intersection when the collision happened. The narrative describes him lying conscious and bleeding on the pavement, far from any crosswalk, as the streetlights blinked overhead. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred. The contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian are listed as 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on the devastating impact and the systemic danger present on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 12 - A bus struck an 81-year-old woman crossing Manhattan College Parkway. The driver failed to yield. The woman suffered bruises across her body. She was conscious at the scene. Systemic danger at the crosswalk remains.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Manhattan College Parkway made a right turn onto West 242 Street and struck an 81-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The report cites the bus driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian's lack of a signal is noted, but the primary cause is the driver's failure to yield. The victim was not ejected and sustained injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798183 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19