How Many Dead Kids Before We Change the Street?

A sedan plowed into a slowing Mack truck on Bruckner Expressway. Metal shrieked. The driver’s chest crushed, his arm torn. He stayed conscious as silence followed. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The road swallowed another body.

A violent rear-end collision unfolded on Bruckner Expressway when a sedan, traveling north, crashed into the back of a slowing Mack tractor truck. According to the police report, the sedan driver suffered severe injuries, including chest trauma and an arm amputation, but remained conscious at the scene. The report states the sedan 'slammed into the back of a slowing Mack truck,' with the impact crushing the driver’s chest and folding the bumper 'like paper.' Police explicitly cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck was slowing or stopping when struck. The report makes no mention of any actions by the truck driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the sedan driver’s failure to pay attention and maintain a safe distance, as detailed in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760999, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two unlicensed riders collided head-on on Story Avenue. One, sixty-five, bled from the face, helmeted and half-thrown. Distraction ruled the street. Center-front impacts left scars and pain. The Bronx pavement bore witness to inattention’s cost.

According to the police report, two unlicensed men—one operating an e-bike, the other an e-scooter—collided head-on near 1755 Story Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles struck center-front. The report states, 'Distraction guided them,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both operators. One rider, age 65, suffered severe facial bleeding and was partially ejected from his vehicle, though he wore a helmet. The report also notes 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for this injured rider. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted operation and improper lane use, especially when riders are unlicensed. The crash left both machines and bodies marked by the consequences of inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man sprawled on East Tremont Avenue, head gashed, blood pooling in the Bronx night. No car lingered. Sirens cut the silence. The street bore witness to violence, leaving a lone pedestrian broken beneath the city’s indifferent lights.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was found bleeding with severe head lacerations on East Tremont Avenue near 3675 in the Bronx. The narrative describes the pedestrian lying in the roadway, his head torn open, with no vehicle present at the scene. The report states the incident occurred away from an intersection and outside a crosswalk. No vehicle type, driver information, or contributing factors were listed in the police data. The silence of the street, the absence of a car, and the presence of severe injury underscore the vulnerability of pedestrians and the persistent dangers that haunt city roads. The report does not cite any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758507, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Metal tore. A woman in the back seat suffered a bleeding head. She stayed conscious. The ride home ended in shattered glass and silence.

A violent collision unfolded on the Cross Bronx Expressway near 2333 when, according to the police report, a sedan 'slammed into a parked diesel truck.' The report describes the aftermath: 'Metal screamed. In the back seat, a 48-year-old woman bled from the head. She stayed awake.' The injured woman, a right rear passenger, suffered severe lacerations to her head but remained conscious. According to the police report, the sedan was 'going straight ahead' before striking the stationary truck, which was parked at the time of impact. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the sequence of events makes clear that the moving sedan collided with a non-moving vehicle. No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the sedan's impact with a parked vehicle, leaving a passenger wounded amid twisted steel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man crossed Hutchinson River Parkway at night. Four cars hit him in sequence. He died there, body broken under headlights and steel. The road offered no signal, no pause, only relentless speed and impact.

A 66-year-old pedestrian was killed on Hutchinson River Parkway after being struck by four vehicles in succession, according to the police report. The incident occurred at night, with the man crossing the dark roadway outside a crosswalk. The report states, 'Four cars struck him. One after another. Crush injuries. Whole body. No signal. No time. He died there, under headlights, beneath steel and speed.' All vehicles involved were traveling straight ahead, with points of impact listed as undercarriage, right front bumper, center front end, and left front quarter panel. Police data lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the crash and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver actions. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The sequence of impacts and the lack of a crossing signal highlight the systemic danger faced by pedestrians on high-speed parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided with a taxi making a U-turn on Westchester Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, was ejected, suffering a severe head injury. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent crash.

According to the police report, near 2511 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx, a moped traveling northbound struck a taxi making a U-turn southbound. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper and the moped's center front end. The 21-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and not wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained a severe head injury with significant bleeding. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the turn. The moped rider's unlicensed status and lack of helmet are noted but secondary to the primary driver errors. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe speeds, especially to vulnerable road users in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2007 Yamaha motorcycle tore down Commerce Avenue, Bronx, turning left at unsafe speed. The unlicensed rider and his 13-year-old passenger, both helmetless, were ejected and struck the pavement headfirst. Both died instantly in the darkness.

According to the police report, a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling at unsafe speed on Commerce Avenue near Newbold Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle, operated by a 21-year-old unlicensed rider, attempted a left turn and lost control. The report states both the rider and his 13-year-old passenger were ejected from the motorcycle, striking the pavement headfirst. Both individuals suffered fatal head injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Neither the rider nor the passenger was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash occurred in the early morning darkness, underscoring the lethal consequences of high speed and improper turning on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man on an e-bike struck a car’s side on Westchester Avenue. His head smashed. Blood pooled beneath the streetlights. No helmet. Right-of-way denied. He died where no one yielded.

A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after striking the side of a car near 1957 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 21:55. The report states the bicyclist suffered fatal head injuries and internal bleeding, dying at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, emphasizing that the right-of-way was not given. The narrative notes, 'No helmet. Head smashed. Internal bleeding. He died beneath the streetlights, where the right-of-way was not his, and no one yielded.' The police report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor prior to the collision. The focus remains on the failure to yield, a recurring danger on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel twisted in the Bronx night. Two sedans slammed together on Guerlain Street. A 46-year-old man, trapped and conscious, suffered crushing injuries as metal folded around him. His body bore the violence, his cries lost in the dark.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Guerlain Street near White Plains Road in the Bronx at 12:48 a.m. The crash left a 46-year-old male driver with severe crush injuries, conscious but pinned behind the wheel. The report describes the scene: 'A 46-year-old man, crushed and conscious, lay broken behind the wheel. His body screamed where no one answered, steel folded around him like a closing fist.' Both vehicles sustained significant damage, with one sedan's left rear bumper and the other's center front end absorbing the impact. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both drivers, offering no further detail on the cause. No mention is made of victim behavior or safety equipment. The collision underscores the ever-present danger faced by vehicle occupants on city streets, especially in the absence of clear contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740754, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossing East Tremont Avenue was struck and left bleeding in the street. The driver vanished into the night. No tire marks. No words. Only pain and the echo of fleeing wheels in the Bronx darkness.

A 56-year-old man was crossing East Tremont Avenue near 2380 when a vehicle struck him and fled the scene, according to the police report. The report describes the victim as lying conscious in the dark, pelvis shattered, blood pooling on the asphalt. The driver did not stop, leaving no tire marks and offering no aid or explanation. The police report does not list any contributing factors for the driver or the pedestrian, but it makes clear the driver’s actions: striking a pedestrian and fleeing. The victim suffered severe bleeding and a broken pelvis. The report’s narrative underscores the violence and abandonment: 'No tire marks. No words. Just pain.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Senate Bill S 9718 passed. It pushes for complete street design. The aim: safer roads for everyone. Pedestrians, cyclists, and passengers stand to gain. The vote split. Some senators said no. But the bill moved forward. Streets may change.

Senate Bill S 9718, titled "Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles," advanced through the Senate with committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) and co-sponsored by Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, passed both votes despite opposition. The measure calls for redesigning streets to protect all users, not just drivers. The vote was not unanimous—several senators voted no, but the majority carried it through. The bill’s focus is clear: safer streets for people on foot, on bikes, and in vehicles. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is to cut danger at the curb and crosswalk.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

A sedan hit a baby girl on Westchester Avenue near Commonwealth. She lay conscious, her head bleeding, skin torn. The night swallowed her cries. Metal and dark streets bore down. No driver error listed. Only silence and injury remain.

A sedan struck a baby girl pedestrian on Westchester Avenue near Commonwealth Avenue in the Bronx, according to the police report. The report states the child was left conscious but suffering from severe head lacerations and torn skin. The narrative reads: 'A sedan struck a baby girl. She lay conscious, head bleeding, skin torn. No name. No voice but the cry swallowed by dark streets and steel.' The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors for this crash. No information is provided about the actions of the victim prior to the collision. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injuries to the vulnerable pedestrian, as documented by responding officers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Florida pickup turned right on Buhre Avenue. A 47-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck. Her neck crushed, pain etched in the street. She stayed conscious. The truck bore no scars. The city marked another wound.

A 2018 Nissan pickup truck with Florida plates turned right on Buhre Avenue near Bruckner Boulevard, striking a 47-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection. According to the police report, the woman was 'crossing with the signal' when the collision occurred. She suffered crush injuries to her neck but remained conscious at the scene. The police report notes that the pickup truck showed 'no damage' after the impact. The driver was making a right turn at the time of the crash. The only contributing factors listed in the report are 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the violence of the impact: 'Her neck crushed. She stayed conscious. The truck showed no damage. The street held her pain.' The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, emphasizing the systemic danger present at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided southbound on Bruckner Expressway at 2:15 a.m. One flipped, crushing steel and bursting airbags. A 20-year-old driver escaped conscious but with a torn arm. Police cite pedestrian confusion as the crash’s key factor.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling southbound on Bruckner Expressway collided at 2:15 a.m. One vehicle overturned and was described as 'demolished.' The 20-year-old male driver crawled out conscious but with severe lacerations to his arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are mentioned. The narrative states, 'Pedestrian confusion sparked it,' without further detail on pedestrian actions. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The focus remains on the violent consequences of the crash and the systemic dangers, with no victim behavior cited beyond the pedestrian confusion noted by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724250, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman riding an e-scooter north on White Plains Road collided with a Ford’s side. Metal struck flesh. Her body was crushed. The police report cites driver inattention. The street fell silent after the impact.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman operating an e-scooter was traveling straight north on White Plains Road near Bruckner Boulevard when she collided with the left side doors of a westbound 2022 Ford. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to her entire body. The crash occurred at 19:58. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the collision. Both vehicles were reported to be going straight at the time of impact. The narrative describes, 'Her body was crushed. She was going straight. So was he. One moment of inattention. Then metal. Then silence.' The police report does not list any contributing victim behaviors. The focus remains on driver distraction as a systemic danger on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep swung right on Middletown Road. Its bumper smashed a young man’s face. Blood spilled. The man stood, conscious, pain etched in every breath. Four inside the car rolled on, untouched. The sedan bore no scar. The street bore the wound.

A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe facial bleeding when a Jeep sedan making a right turn struck him with its left front bumper on Middletown Road, according to the police report. The report states the man remained upright and conscious after the impact, though blood poured from his face. Four occupants inside the Jeep felt nothing, and the vehicle itself showed no damage. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'Making Right Turn' and notes the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the violence of the collision and the physical toll on the pedestrian, while the driver’s actions—turning right—set the stage for the impact. No evidence in the report suggests any pedestrian behavior contributed to the crash. The pain remained on the street, unshared by those inside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned left on East Tremont. An e-bike crashed into its side. Two men flew from the bike. Bones broke. Blood pooled. Sirens screamed. The street held the aftermath—crumpled metal, shattered bodies, silence before the ambulance.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn near 2040 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx when an e-bike traveling straight struck the car's left side. The impact ejected both men from the e-bike, leaving them with crush injuries to their entire bodies. The narrative states, 'Two men flew. Bones broke. The bike crumpled. The car split. Blood pooled on the street.' Both injured individuals were listed as ejected and suffered severe injuries. The sedan's point of impact and damage were to the left side doors, consistent with a broadside collision. The report does not specify contributing factors beyond the sedan's left turn and the e-bike's straight path. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when turning vehicles cross the path of vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2023 Honda crashed into a stopped sedan on Sackett Avenue near Eastchester Road. The driver of the struck car suffered crushing spinal injuries. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal, speed, and inattention closed the gap with brutal force.

According to the police report, a 2023 Honda sedan traveling south on Sackett Avenue near Eastchester Road crashed into the rear of a stopped 2014 Honda sedan at 6:42 a.m. The driver of the stationary vehicle, a 29-year-old woman, was left semiconscious with severe crush injuries to her back, described as 'crushed at the spine, semiconscious, held only by a lap belt.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The narrative states, 'Distraction and speed closed the gap too late.' The driver of the moving vehicle failed to maintain attention and adequate distance, leading to a violent rear-end collision. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured driver. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by driver distraction and tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old on a Suzuki slammed into a pickup’s rear on East Tremont. A tire failed. He flew off, legs torn, bleeding out on Bronx asphalt. No gear, only pain. The road gave no mercy, just blood and steel.

A violent collision unfolded on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx when a 22-year-old motorcyclist struck the rear of a Ford pickup truck, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 2:00 PM, with both vehicles traveling southeast. The police report cites 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist, operating a 2004 Suzuki, was partially ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his legs. The narrative states, 'A tire gave out. He flew partway off. Legs torn. Awake. Bleeding.' The report further notes the rider wore no protective gear. Driver actions—specifically following too closely—are listed as primary causes. The pickup truck sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the motorcycle’s front end was crushed. The crash left the young rider conscious but gravely injured, underscoring the lethal consequences of driver error and mechanical failure.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man was struck head-on by a Mercedes sedan while crossing White Plains Road near Archer Street. His skull was crushed. He died there, between a BMW and the curb, under indifferent streetlights.

A 22-year-old pedestrian was killed while crossing White Plains Road near Archer Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The report states he was struck head-on by a Mercedes sedan. The narrative details, 'His skull crushed. He died there, between a BMW and the curb, under the streetlights that did not see.' The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, highlighting the presence of driver error in this fatal crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but these details are only mentioned after the primary contributing factor of alcohol involvement by the driver. The impact was severe, resulting in fatal head injuries. The crash occurred in the early morning hours, underscoring the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15