Blood on 149th Street, Silence in Albany: Demand Safe Streets Now

An SUV hit a 68-year-old man on East 148th Street near Brook Avenue. His leg shattered under the weight. He lay conscious, pain sharp, blood on asphalt. The streetlights glared. The city moved on. The night swallowed his cries.

A 68-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his lower leg after being struck by an SUV on East 148th Street near Brook Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man was in the roadway, not at a crosswalk, when the collision occurred. He remained conscious at the scene, his injuries described as significant. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the persistent danger faced by pedestrians on city streets, especially outside marked crossings, as vehicles continue to dominate the roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A diesel truck turned right on Grant Highway. An e-bike rider kept straight. Metal struck flesh. The 25-year-old cyclist hit the pavement, hip shattered, skin burned. His bike lay twisted. The truck rolled on, oversized and unscathed.

A diesel tractor truck collided with an e-bike at Grant Highway near West 169th Street. The truck made a right turn as the e-bike rider, a 25-year-old man, continued straight. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck turned right. An e-bike kept straight. Metal caught flesh.' The cyclist suffered severe burns and a broken hip. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. No helmet was worn by the cyclist, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the truck's role. The truck sustained no damage. Multiple truck occupants were involved but not injured. The crash highlights the danger oversized vehicles pose to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584189, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda SUV hit a Nanrobot scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old scooter rider was thrown and killed. Head trauma ended his life. The scooter lay crushed. Metal and flesh broken. One man gone.

A deadly crash unfolded at Grand Concourse and East 149th in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on. The 44-year-old scooter rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and killed by head trauma. The scooter was demolished. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported pain. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a machine destroyed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.

A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda SUV struck a baby boy on East 136th Street. The front end hit him. He suffered severe lacerations. The driver was distracted. The child was not at an intersection. Blood pooled on the road. The city failed to protect its youngest.

A 2007 Honda SUV hit a baby boy in the roadway on East 136th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 2007 Honda SUV struck a baby boy in the road. The front end hit him. He was torn open. He bled. The driver was distracted. The child was not at an intersection.' The child, a male infant, suffered severe lacerations to his entire body and was conscious after the crash. The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or helmet or signal issues are noted in the report. The impact was direct and devastating, with the SUV's center front end striking the child. The crash underscores the lethal risk posed by distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota pickup ran a red on Bruckner Boulevard. It hit a man on an e-scooter broadside. The rider flew off, leg torn open, blood on the street. The scooter lay crushed. The driver disregarded traffic control. The city failed to protect him.

A Toyota pickup truck struck a man riding an e-scooter on Bruckner Boulevard near East 138th Street at midnight. According to the police report, the pickup 'ran the light' and hit the e-scooter broadside. The 39-year-old scooter rider was ejected and suffered severe bleeding and a torn leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the driver of the pickup. The scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause remains the driver's failure to obey traffic signals. The scooter was demolished. The crash left blood pooling on the pavement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW veered on Courtlandt and 3rd. An Apollo truck hit it head-on. Metal twisted. The BMW driver, unbelted, flew from his car. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, leg torn. No one else was hurt. The night held its breath.

A crash unfolded at Courtlandt Avenue and 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a BMW swerved while changing lanes. An Apollo multi-wheeled truck, driven by an unlicensed operator, struck the BMW head-on. The BMW driver, 41, was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle, suffering severe lacerations to his leg. He remained conscious at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the unlicensed status of the Apollo truck driver and the lack of safety equipment for the BMW driver. The street was left scarred, metal twisted, and one man hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.

A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A diesel truck struck a 17-year-old boy on East 138th Street. The impact crushed his head. He died in the street. The truck kept moving. The night stayed silent. No one stopped. The city lost another child.

A 17-year-old pedestrian was killed on East 138th Street when a westbound diesel truck struck him after midnight. According to the police report, the boy was playing in the roadway when the truck hit him, causing fatal head injuries. The truck did not stop. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are cited in the data. The victim died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The truck showed no damage. The crash left a teenager dead and a city street unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan crashed into a parked box truck on Bruckner Expressway. Metal tore. Glass flew. Three men were hurt—one with deep cuts, one with a concussion, one in pain. The truck did not move. Driver inattention marked the scene.

A sedan struck a parked box truck on Bruckner Expressway. Three men were injured: a 25-year-old man suffered severe lacerations, a 41-year-old man had a concussion, and a 37-year-old man complained of pain. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into a parked box truck. Metal screamed. A 25-year-old man, strapped in, was torn by glass and steel. His body bled. He stayed awake. The truck did not move.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the sedan was moving straight ahead before impact, while the box truck was parked. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash left metal and bodies broken, with driver error at the core.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bike struck a four-year-old girl off River Avenue. Blood streamed from her face. She stayed conscious. The cyclist did not stop. The bike rolled on, leaving the child injured and alone.

A four-year-old girl was hit by a cyclist near River Avenue and East 164th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A bike struck a 4-year-old girl off the roadway. Blood poured from her face. She stayed conscious. The rider did not stop.' The child suffered severe bleeding to her face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The cyclist continued north without stopping. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The crash left a young pedestrian injured and the cyclist unaccounted for.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped tore south on Willis Avenue. A woman pedaled north. They collided head-on. She flew from her bike, her leg pouring blood. The moped rider, unlicensed, hit the street. Both hurt. Speed killed the margin for error.

A moped and a bicycle crashed head-on at Willis Avenue and East 135th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the moped sped south while a 42-year-old woman rode her bike north. Both riders were ejected. The woman suffered severe bleeding from her leg. The moped rider, a 39-year-old man, was semiconscious with facial injuries. The report states both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speeds. The moped operator was unlicensed. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted after the driver errors. Unsafe speed by both parties is listed as the primary contributing factor. No blame is placed on the injured cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked Dodge SUV was hit on Grand Concourse. Inside, a 50-year-old man died. The street was empty. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. The crash ended a life in the still dark. Metal, silence, impact. Nothing moved after.

A fatal crash occurred near 344 Grand Concourse in the Bronx. According to the police report, a parked Dodge SUV was struck. Inside, a 50-year-old man, belted in, was killed. The report states, “Inexperience and distraction drove the blow that ended him.” Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The street was empty at the time. The crash left the driver dead behind the wheel, the SUV’s left front bumper damaged, and the block silent.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on FDR Drive. He lost focus. The bike slammed forward. He flew off. His helmet stayed on, but the road took his foot. He lay incoherent, leg torn, life changed in seconds.

A 41-year-old unlicensed man riding a 2011 Kawasaki motorcycle crashed on FDR Drive. According to the police report, he lost focus and struck hard, resulting in ejection from the bike. The report states he was incoherent at the scene, suffering a traumatic leg injury and amputation of his foot. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The man was wearing a helmet, but the impact still caused severe injury. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when driver errors occur.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 27-year-old woman on Bruckner Expressway before dawn. The impact was head-on. An SUV rolled over her. She died at the scene. The road was quiet. The drivers kept going straight. The system failed her.

A 27-year-old woman was killed when a sedan struck her head-on on Bruckner Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, she was outside the crosswalk when the sedan hit her, and an SUV rolled over her without leaving a mark. The crash data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The police report notes the pedestrian was 'not at intersection' and engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' The sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. The SUV’s undercarriage rolled over her, but showed no damage. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on an e-bike struck a parked SUV on East 149th Street. His face hit metal. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious, torn and still. The SUV never moved. The street fell silent around him.

A 33-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with a parked SUV near 769 East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the e-bike rider hit the left rear bumper of the stationary vehicle. The rider suffered severe facial lacerations and was partially ejected from his bike but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New Jersey, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, with no specific driver errors or helmet use cited. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s owner. The impact left the cyclist bloodied and the street quiet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man rode south on 2nd Avenue. He struck something unseen. Thrown from his bike, his head hit hard. Blood pooled. He died in the street. No helmet. No light. Alcohol on his breath. The bike stayed whole. He did not.

A 28-year-old man riding a bike southbound on 2nd Avenue was killed after striking an unknown object. According to the police report, 'He struck something unseen. The bike stayed whole. He did not. Thrown. Head split. Bleeding inside. Dead in the street. Alcohol clung to his breath.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report notes he rode without a helmet or light, but these are mentioned only after the listed contributing factors. No other vehicles or persons were directly involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545939, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man rode fast down Macombs Road. No helmet. He crashed hard. The impact threw him from his motorcycle. He landed headfirst. Blood pooled on the street. No other vehicles. Only silence and injury.

A single-vehicle crash on Macombs Road left a 28-year-old man severely injured. According to the police report, the man was riding a 2015 Honda motorcycle without a helmet when he lost control at unsafe speed and struck an object. The impact ejected him from the bike. He landed headfirst, semiconscious, bleeding from the skull. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No other people or vehicles were involved. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but the primary causes remain unsafe speed and inexperience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man lay dead in a parked Mercedes SUV on Randall Avenue. The left front was crushed. No skid marks. No other people. Heat shimmered off the hood. The street was silent. Death came in daylight.

A 29-year-old man was found lifeless inside a parked Mercedes SUV on Randall Avenue near Barretto Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the vehicle's left front quarter panel was crushed. No skid marks were present. No other individuals were involved or present at the scene. The police report states: 'A 29-year-old man found lifeless in a parked Mercedes SUV, its left front crushed. No skid marks. No other soul.' The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Yamaha motorcycle struck a turning dump truck on Willow Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, flew from the bike and burned. He died in the street. Sirens came too late. The truck’s left side bore the mark of impact.

A Yamaha motorcycle collided with the left side of a turning dump truck on Willow Avenue near East 138th Street in the Bronx. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider, who was unlicensed and wore no helmet, was ejected and killed. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The dump truck, driven by a licensed operator, was making a left turn when the motorcycle, traveling straight, struck its side. The rider suffered severe burns and died at the scene. The report notes the lack of a helmet only after citing the traffic control violation. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15