Recent severe crashes

1. Driver blows control, injures kids 2026-04-25T01:52:00+00:00
   E TREMONT AVE
   An driver disregarded traffic control on E Tremont Ave and hit another driver’s SUV. A 10-year-old passenger suffered a back fracture; a 5-year-old and others were also hurt.
   According to the police report, the crash happened at 1:52 a.m. on E Tremont Avenue at Overing Street in the Bronx. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. An unlicensed driver in a 2013 BMW sedan going straight hit a GMC SUV whose driver was stopped in traffic. A 10-year-old passenger was reported with a back fracture/dislocation; other occupants reported pain or nausea.
2. Driver blows traffic control, smashes pickup 2026-04-08T02:13:00+00:00
   2434 E TREMONT AVE
   A driver disregarded traffic control and crashed into a pickup on E Tremont Avenue overnight. Police also recorded unsafe speed; one driver reported whiplash and shoulder pain.
   According to the police report, at about 2:13 a.m. on April 8 in the Bronx near 2434 E Tremont Avenue, a driver disregarded traffic control and a crash followed between a pickup truck and an SUV, both going straight. Police also recorded unsafe speed. A 32-year-old driver was reported injured, with whiplash and a shoulder/upper-arm injury. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Distracted dump-truck driver hits pedestrian 2026-03-16T20:20:00+00:00
   ZEREGA AVE
   A dump-truck driver turned left on Zerega Avenue and hit a 39-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
   According to the police report, a dump-truck driver making a left turn on Zerega Avenue at Frisby Avenue hit a 39-year-old pedestrian who was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way. Context: the vehicle was an oversized truck.
4. Driver hit ejected rider on Maclay 2026-02-20T13:46:00+00:00
   MACLAY AVE
   A driver going straight hit a 27-year-old rider near Maclay Avenue and Zerega Avenue. Police recorded “Other Vehicular” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors.
   According to the police report, a 33-year-old driver and a 27-year-old rider were traveling straight near Maclay Avenue and Zerega Avenue in the Bronx when a collision occurred at 1:46 p.m. The rider was injured, ejected, and reported minor bleeding with an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Driver failed to yield, hit moped 2026-02-12T20:31:00+00:00
   EASTCHESTER RD
   A driver failed to yield on Eastchester Rd near Waters Pl and hit a moped rider. The 33-year-old rider was partially ejected and injured.
   According to the police report, a driver and a moped rider crashed on Eastchester Rd at Waters Pl in the Bronx on Feb. 12 at 8:31 p.m. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane use. The moped rider, 33, was injured, partially ejected, and reported a contusion to the elbow/lower arm/hand.