Recent severe crashes

1. Distracted driver hits Bronx pedestrian 2026-01-19T18:08:00+00:00
   WATSON AVE
   A distracted driver hit a 39-year-old man on Watson Ave at Beach Ave. Police recorded a fracture/dislocation to the man’s knee and lower leg.
   According to the police report, a 36-year-old man driving a sedan hit a 39-year-old male pedestrian at Watson Ave and Beach Ave in the Bronx around 6:08 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2026. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured, with a fracture/distortion/dislocation and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot.
2. SUV driver hits teen crossing Westchester 2026-01-17T13:02:00+00:00
   1636 WESTCHESTER AVE
   A 41-year-old SUV driver hit a 16-year-old boy crossing Westchester Avenue, leaving him with severe leg cuts in the Saturday snow. Another adult rode in the front seat as the teen took the impact alone.
   According to the police report, a 41-year-old licensed driver in an SUV traveling east on Westchester Avenue hit a 16-year-old boy who was crossing away from an intersection. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was recorded as injured. Two adults were listed inside the SUV, including the driver and a front-seat passenger.
3. Truck driver turns, crushes 69-year-old rider 2026-01-12T11:44:00+00:00
   WHITE PLAINS RD
   A truck driver swung a right turn off White Plains Road and hit a 69-year-old man riding an e-bike on East Tremont Avenue. Midday in the Bronx, a fractured shoulder for the rider, no consequences listed for the driver.
   According to the police report, a 60-year-old truck driver turned right from White Plains Road onto East Tremont Avenue and hit a 69-year-old man riding an e-bike who was traveling straight. Police recorded error or confusion by the rider and rider inattention. The rider sustained a fracture or dislocation to his shoulder and upper arm. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Unlicensed SUV Driver Knocked Unconscious 2026-01-01T15:15:00+00:00
   ROSEDALE AVE
   A 30-year-old unlicensed SUV driver crashed on Rosedale Ave at the Cross Bronx, ending up unconscious in his own vehicle. Another occupant was listed as involved in the wreck.
   According to the police report, a 30-year-old unlicensed man driving a Honda SUV north on Rosedale Avenue by the Cross Bronx Expressway crashed on Thursday afternoon. Medics recorded the driver as injured and unconscious. Another occupant was listed in the vehicle. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Unlicensed driver, distracted, hits car 2026-03-02T20:15:00+00:00
   1328 ROSEDALE AVE
   An unlicensed driver and another driver were both recorded as inattentive in a two-sedan crash at 1328 Rosedale Avenue. A 31-year-old passenger was hurt, reporting back pain and nausea.
   According to the police report, an unlicensed driver and another driver crashed while operating two sedans near 1328 Rosedale Avenue in the Bronx on March 2 at about 8:15 p.m. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers. A 31-year-old passenger was injured and reported back pain and nausea; the report also lists other occupants but does not describe their injuries.