Senate District 34: Traffic Crash Statistics

Recent severe crashes

1. SUV driver kills man on Bruckner 2025-11-24T21:22:00+00:00
   BRUCKNER EXPRESSWAY
   A northbound SUV driver cut through the dark Bruckner and hit a 43-year-old man on foot. Right-front hit. Whole body crushed. According to the police report, causes stayed “Unspecified.” A wide road. A man left dead.
   A northbound driver in a 2024 SUV going straight on the Bruckner Expressway hit a 43-year-old man on foot away from any intersection. The right front bumper took the impact and showed the damage. The man suffered trauma to his entire body and died at the scene. According to the police report, the victim was listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection” and “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.” According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified” for both the driver and the pedestrian, and officers recorded no specific driver error beyond those unspecified factors. No other injuries were reported.
2. SUV driver hits turning moped; rider killed 2025-09-03T15:35:00+00:00
   CITY ISLAND BRG
   On City Island Bridge, a westbound SUV driver hit a moped rider turning right. The 59-year-old man was ejected and died of head trauma. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
   A driver in an SUV going west on City Island Bridge hit a moped rider who was making a right turn near City Island Avenue in the Bronx at 3:35 p.m. The moped rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered head crush injuries. He died. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old man, was listed with “Unspecified” injury. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The SUV had right-front bumper damage. The moped had damage to the center front end. Police did not list any other contributing factors for either driver.
3. Motorcyclist Killed in Pelham Parkway Collision 2025-06-28T16:56:00+00:00
   PELHAM PKWY
   A motorcycle and SUV collided on Pelham Parkway. One man died. A woman and two children were hurt. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash left pain, loss, and broken bodies in its wake.
   A deadly crash unfolded on Pelham Parkway at Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. A motorcycle and an SUV collided. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The 31-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed. A 43-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured, along with two 12-year-old girl passengers. The report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No other contributing factors were listed. The impact left one dead and several hurt, all due to improper lane usage.
4. Ford SUV Slams Head-On, Driver Dies Buckled 2025-04-25T21:05:00+00:00
   CHARLES J CRIMI RD
   A Ford SUV crashes head-on on Charles J Crimi Road. The driver, 42, dies strapped in. Another man, same age, survives. Metal twists. Sirens wail. The road keeps its secrets.
   A Ford SUV struck head-on on Charles J Crimi Road near Pelham Parkway. The driver, a 42-year-old man, died at the scene, still buckled in his seat. Another 42-year-old man survived. According to the police report, the vehicle hit center front end. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are named. The driver wore a lap belt and harness, as noted after the crash. The crash left one dead and one injured. The night was marked by sirens and loss.
5. Teen Motorcyclist Killed in Bronx Head-On Crash 2025-02-24T18:44:00+00:00
   METCALF AVE
   A 17-year-old on a motorbike collided head-on with an SUV on Metcalf Avenue. He was thrown from his seat, his skull striking the street. He died there, broken and still, as dusk closed in over the Bronx.
   A 17-year-old male riding a motorbike was killed in a violent head-on collision with an SUV on Metcalf Avenue near East 172nd Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 18:44, with both vehicles listed as 'Going Straight Ahead' before impact. The police report states the motorbike struck the SUV's right front quarter panel, resulting in the teen being ejected and suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet at the time. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official documentation. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'He flew from the seat. His skull met the street. He died there, broken and still, as dusk closed in.' No driver errors are specifically cited in the police report, and no mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond the absence of a helmet.