Six Injured in Bruckner Expressway Crash
A crash on the westbound Bruckner Expressway late Sunday morning left six people with minor injuries, according to emergency response details.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Accidents
Six people were injured in a crash on the westbound Bruckner Expressway near Exit 47 just before 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 8. Paramedics transported all six victims to Lincoln Hospital, and each suffered minor injuries.
Why it matters
The crash temporarily affected traffic on a major New York City highway, with a firetruck blocking a stretch of the expressway during the emergency response. It also highlights the routine risks of high-speed arterial roads for drivers and passengers in the city.
Six people were injured, all with minor injuries, and were transported to Lincoln Hospital. The cause of the crash and any resulting charges have not been reported.
The players
Lincoln Hospital
Lincoln Hospital is a major public hospital in the Bronx that serves as a primary trauma and emergency care facility for the surrounding community.
The details
Citizen app footage shows a firetruck blocking off a stretch of the westbound Bruckner Expressway as EMS treated a woman on a stretcher near a gray Lexus. A red sedan with significant front-end damage sat next to a concrete barrier at the scene.
Timeline
Sunday, November 8, 2026, just before 11:30 a.m.: Emergency personnel respond to the crash on the westbound Bruckner Expressway.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, following the response: Paramedics transport six victims to Lincoln Hospital.
Legal Context
New York City's Vision Zero initiative aims to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets and highways. Crashes like this one on the Bruckner Expressway fall within the type of incidents that policy seeks to reduce.
Drivers on the westbound Bruckner Expressway near Exit 47 may face delays while emergency crews clear the scene. Commuters in the Bronx should expect possible slowdowns on the expressway during the response.
The takeaway
Minor-injury crashes on busy highways can still disrupt commutes and emergency services, so drivers should slow down and leave extra following distance on the Bruckner Expressway. Staying alert in heavy traffic reduces the risk of similar collisions.
Further reading
For more local incidents, browse our Accidents coverage for New York City.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News 12 - The Bronx.
