Hit. Run. Repeat. Another Life Lost, Another City Failure

Metal scraped and glass shattered on Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road. Two SUVs collided at night. A 33-year-old driver suffered a concussion and injuries across his body. Emergency lights flickered as traffic slowed to a crawl.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on Major Deegan Expressway near West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The collision occurred at 8:22 p.m. when one SUV was traveling straight and the other was making a left turn. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a concussion and bodily harm. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factors for the crash, offering no further detail on what led to the impact. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The injured driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 74-year-old woman crossing Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The car’s left front bumper hit her head, leaving a bruise. Sirens echoed as she remained conscious, blood on the pavement, shaken but alive. The driver stayed at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx struck a 74-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside of a crosswalk. The impact from the car’s left front bumper caused a head contusion. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors or equipment issues were cited. The pedestrian was injured but remained conscious at the scene. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Evening light caught the scene on Bedford Park Blvd: a pickup truck slammed into parked SUVs. Metal bent, glass scattered. One man, 57, sat incoherent behind the wheel, injured. Sirens echoed through the Bronx as first responders arrived.

A pickup truck collided with two parked SUVs at 380 Bedford Park Blvd in the Bronx, injuring the 57-year-old male driver of the pickup. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was found incoherent and sustained injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the parked vehicles were unoccupied. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash underscores the persistent risk posed by impaired driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a moped at the intersection of W 183rd Street in the Bronx. The crash left a 13-year-old boy, riding on the outside of the moped, trapped and suffering a fractured leg. Sirens cut through the dusk as first responders arrived.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight ahead on W 183rd Street in the Bronx. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage. A 13-year-old male passenger, riding on the outside of the moped without safety equipment, was trapped and sustained a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors and improper maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Bronx River Parkway, early morning. A Toyota sedan slams into a Volkswagen SUV’s rear quarter. Metal tears. A young woman, unbelted, is thrown halfway out. Blood streaks her arm. She lies unconscious. Others moan, pain raw and immediate.

According to the police report, a Toyota sedan struck the left rear quarter of a southbound Volkswagen SUV on Bronx River Parkway at 3:10 a.m. The impact partially ejected a 20-year-old woman from the sedan, leaving her unconscious with blood on her arm. The report states, 'A Toyota sedan struck the rear quarter of a southbound Volkswagen SUV. A 20-year-old woman, no belt, was partially ejected. Blood on her arm. Unconscious. Others moaned. One man clutched his neck.' Police list 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor for both vehicles, and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' for at least one occupant. The crash left multiple passengers injured, exposing the dangers of sudden driver actions and chain reactions on city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805374, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night air cut by screech of tires on W Gun Hill Road. A man crossing with the signal is struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. He remains conscious, bleeding from his leg, pain sharp and immediate under the streetlights.

A pedestrian was injured when a southbound SUV making a left turn struck him at the intersection of W Gun Hill Road and Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the crash. The pedestrian, a male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but was conscious at the scene. No mention of helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night air split by metal and shouts on Bainbridge Avenue. An SUV and an e-bike collide. The e-bike rider, a 31-year-old man, suffers a fractured leg. Sirens echo as first responders arrive. Broken glass and pain mark the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a Nissan SUV and an e-bike at Bainbridge Avenue and Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx. The e-bike rider, a 31-year-old man, was injured with a fractured leg and remained conscious at the scene. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both parties. The e-bike operator was unlicensed. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804949, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal crumpled and glass scattered on Bronx River Parkway. A 56-year-old driver, face bloodied and in shock, clutched his neck after a violent collision. The air hung heavy with the aftermath of aggressive driving and improper lane use.

According to the police report, a crash involving a pick-up truck, a sedan, and an SUV occurred on Bronx River Parkway. One driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered facial injuries and whiplash and was described as being in shock. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both errors point to dangerous driver behavior that led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left at least one vehicle demolished and resulted in visible injuries to an occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal scraped and glass rattled on West Kingsbridge Road when a box truck and a sedan collided. A 69-year-old male passenger clutched his chest, conscious but shaken, as first responders arrived. The street echoed with sirens and the sharp scent of gasoline.

A collision involving a box truck and a sedan occurred on West Kingsbridge Road at Heath Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided, resulting in right front bumper damage to the sedan and left front bumper damage to the truck. A 69-year-old male passenger in the sedan suffered chest injuries and reported whiplash. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no further detail on the cause. No helmet or signal issues were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal crumpled on Webster Avenue as two northbound vehicles collided. The driver of a BMW SUV, a 44-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Sirens echoed as responders arrived. The air was thick with the smell of burnt rubber.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Webster Avenue near Botanical Square North involving a sedan and a BMW SUV, both traveling north. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors to the collision. These driver errors are cited as the primary causes of the crash. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night air split by metal and shouts on University Avenue. A moped driver, 58, thrown and bleeding from the head, lay unconscious after an SUV hit from behind. Sirens echoed as bystanders watched, the street marked by sudden violence.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on University Avenue at West 192nd Street in the Bronx involving a moped and an SUV. The moped driver, a 58-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding, found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Additionally, the moped driver’s record notes 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No safety equipment was used by the moped driver. The SUV sustained no damage, while the moped was damaged at the front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal crumpled on West Fordham Road as vehicles stacked in a chain collision. A woman sat stunned, clutching her neck, shock in her eyes. Sirens echoed off the expressway. Traffic stood still. The air hung heavy with the scent of coolant and fear.

A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on West Fordham Road at the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, several vehicles were stopped in traffic when a collision occurred, resulting in a 43-year-old female driver suffering neck injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were documented. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The data does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford van turned right onto University Avenue. Its bumper struck a 65-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the pavement, body broken. The van showed no damage. The street swallowed another life.

According to the police report, a Ford van made a right turn at University Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The van's right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the pedestrian signal. The report states the man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The van sustained no damage. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The victim's action—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the driver's failure to yield. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to respect pedestrian priority at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped, pushed too fast by an unlicensed teen, crashed into an SUV’s rear on E 204 St. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street froze. Sirens came late. The city’s danger pulsed in the silence.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old unlicensed male was driving a moped southbound on E 204 St near E Mosholu Pkwy S when he struck the rear of a station wagon/SUV. The report states the moped was traveling at 'Unsafe Speed.' The teen’s head hit the vehicle, causing bleeding and crush injuries, but he remained conscious. The SUV’s right rear bumper cracked from the impact. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, and notes the moped driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The focus remains on the systemic danger of unlicensed, speeding drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy suffered head abrasions after a bus traveling north on Jerome Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The bus showed no damage despite impact at its right front bumper.

According to the police report, a bus operated by a licensed male driver was traveling straight ahead northbound on Jerome Avenue when it struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and sustained head injuries classified as abrasions, with an injury severity level of 3. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The bus sustained no damage despite impact at its right front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, leaving the cause unspecified. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, and no pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections involving large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old occupant suffered injuries and shock when an unlicensed SUV driver collided with a box truck on Decatur Ave. The SUV was parked before impact, striking the truck’s right rear bumper. The crash exposed systemic risks tied to unlicensed driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:03 on Decatur Ave involving a 2005 SUV and a 1999 box truck, both traveling north. The SUV driver, a female, was unlicensed and had been parked before the collision. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel striking the box truck’s right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. A 17-year-old female occupant in the SUV was injured and experienced shock, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists 'Unspecified' as contributing factors for the occupant but does not assign fault to the victim. The critical driver error identified is the SUV driver’s unlicensed status, highlighting a systemic danger that contributed to the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old man suffered hip and upper leg bruises after being struck by a sedan while crossing Fordham Road outside an intersection. The vehicle, traveling east and going straight, showed no damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg after being hit by a Nissan sedan traveling east on Fordham Road at 17:41. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, but the report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan was going straight ahead and sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian's actions were noted but not identified as contributing factors. The lack of vehicle damage and unspecified contributing factors suggest systemic dangers at this location, but no direct driver violations were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801084, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:25 AM. The rear passenger in one vehicle suffered neck injuries and bruising. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe backing as causes. Both drivers were licensed men traveling northbound.

According to the police report, at 4:25 AM on the Major Deegan Expressway, two northbound sedans collided. The first vehicle, a 2023 Mazda sedan, was traveling straight ahead when it was struck from behind by a 2019 Honda sedan merging into its lane. The impact occurred at the center front end of the Mazda and the center back end of the Honda. The report identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both drivers and 'Backing Unsafely' for one. A 46-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the Honda sustained neck injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unsafe vehicle maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Darryl Mathis Jr. waited in his dead car on the Major Deegan. A Mercedes slammed him from behind. The driver fled. Mathis called for help, struggling to breathe. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver remains at large.

NY Daily News reported on March 24, 2025, that Darryl Mathis Jr. was killed in a hit-and-run on the Major Deegan Expressway. Mathis’s car broke down near W. Fordham Road. As he waited for friends to help, a Mercedes rear-ended his vehicle. The driver sped away and has not been caught. Mathis managed to call friends, saying, 'I've been hit. I can't breathe.' Paramedics took him to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The article highlights the dangers faced by stranded motorists and the deadly consequences when drivers flee crash scenes. No arrests have been made.

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

A 29-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and bruises in a Bronx crash. The unlicensed driver made a U-turn, striking two parked vehicles. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors, highlighting systemic dangers on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near Bainbridge Avenue at 1:11 a.m. A 29-year-old female driver, unlicensed and traveling south while making a U-turn, collided with two parked vehicles. The report states the contributing factor as "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The impact involved the left front bumper of the unlicensed driver's sedan striking the left side doors of a parked sedan and the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The injured driver was conscious and sustained neck injuries and contusions, with an airbag deployed during the collision. The report explicitly notes the unlicensed status of the driver and her maneuver as central to the crash, underscoring driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15