Documenting Safety Issues in Our Community

This page documents reported crashes and near-misses involving vulnerable road users in Malden sourced from the Malden Police Department. By tracking these incidents, we aim to identify problem areas and advocate for safer street design.

8 May 2025

Northern Strand Trail @ Faulkner St (Ward 5)

Bicyclist on NST struck by motorist while crossing Faulkner St

A sedan motorist struck a cyclist that was crossing at the Faulkner intersection of the Northern Strand Bike path. This is the portion between the st...

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27 Apr 2025

99 Charles St (Ward 1)

Elderly pedestrian hit by motorist at Stop & Shop

At the Stop & Shop parking lot, a sedan motorist struck a pedestrian. The motorist stepped out of his car to check on the victim then fled the scene ...

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23 Apr 2025

416 Medford St (Ward 2)

Bicyclist collision with car existing driveway

The driver of the sedan, 75, was pulling out of his apartment complex's driveway (north) when a bicyclist going west struck the front passenger side o...

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23 Apr 2025

356 Lebanon St (Ward 6)

Driver runs over worker at gas station

A Dorchester man, 52, drove his sedan into Andy's Service Center to get gas when the driver ran over the legs of the business owner, 42, who was worki...

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17 Apr 2025

366 Eastern Av (Ward 5/7 line)

Bicyclist struck by vehicle turning left into AutoZone

A Malden man in his sedan was driving east on Eastern Ave when it began to turn left into AutoZone. A box truck driving west stopped in traffic to all...

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14 Apr 2025

Commercial St @ Pleasant St (Ward 4)

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in crosswalk

A pedestrian came to Malden Police Station to report that he was hit by a car on 4/12/2025 at 10pm. He stated he was crossing the crosswalk on Commerc...

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04 April 2025

Broadway @ Plainfield Ave (Ward 6)

Moped and sedan collided while turning left

An Everett-based moped driver was travelling north on Broadway when he crashed with a Lynn-based sedan driver that was taking a left out from Plainfie...

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01 Apr 2025

17 Meridian St (Ward 1)

Child riding bike struck by SUV

A 10-year-old rode his bicycle out of the driveway into the street and was struck by a Lynn-based Honda Pilot (sedan) driver going about 15 mph knocki...

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27 Mar 2025

9 Central Ave (Ward 8)

Vehicle struck pedestrian near crosswalk

A Medford resident was driving their sedan down the hill of Elwell St going straight through the intersection at Broadway when she struck a pedestrian...

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25 Mar 2025

20 Sammett St (Ward 7)

Hit and run incident involving pedestrian

An individual claims she was struck outside her home by a black Lexus SUV, driver unknown. The person is reported as uninjured.

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13 Mar 2025

Lynn St @ Salem St (Ward 8)

Motorist turning right struck bicyclist at stop sign in dark conditions

Near the Route 1 on and off ramps and a few hundred feet away from the bike path portion that goes under the highway, a 45-year-old sedan driver was a...

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11 Mar 2025

Salem St @ Rockwell St (Ward 5)

Moped attempting to pass turning vehicle struck car and fled

Sedan motorist was driving west on Salem St and turning left onto Rockwell St. A black moped attempted to pass the car on the left side and struck the...

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08 Mar 2025

Holyoke St @ Stearns St (Ward 7)

Vehicle turning right struck pedestrian in crosswalk

A sedan motorist driving east on Holyoke St was taking a right onto Stearns St when she struck a pedestrian at the crosswalk. The pedestrian was broug...

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07 Mar 2025

Willow St @ Eastern Ave (Ward 7)

Vehicle turning left struck motorized bicyclist in crosswalk

A sedan motorist was turning left from Eastern Ave onto Willow Street when he struck a woman operating a motorized bicycle in the crosswalk. She was t...

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03 Mar 2025

173 Pearl St (Ward 2)

Vehicle struck pedestrian attempting to cross street

Sedan motorist while driving south on Pearl St struck a pedestrian stepping into the street to cross in front of 173 Pearl St. There are no mentions o...

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19 Feb 2025

Centre St @ Ferry St (Wards 1+4)

Driver struck mother pushing stroller in crosswalk

This incident occurred at the intersection with CVS, Floramo's and Mineirao Steakhouse. A 48-year-old man driving a Mercedes-Benz minivan was turning ...

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01 Feb 2025

257 Bainbridge St

Vehicle struck fence at Plymouth-Bainbridge intersection

Lynn sedan-driver struck the fence in front of 257 Bainbridge while attempting to stop at the stop sign at the Plymouth-Bainbridge intersection. The r...

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28 Jan 2025

14 Whitman St

Driver backing out of driveway struck pedestrian

Sedan-driver was backing out of his driveway when he struck the pedestrian. She had to go to Melrose-Wakefield. The pedestrian is 59 years old and liv...

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22 Jan 2025

56 Broadway / Crunch Fitness Parking Lot

Pedestrian struck in parking lot crosswalk

Pedestrian walked out of Crunch Fitness and began walking through the parking lot via the crosswalk when he was struck on the left side by a sedan. He...

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20 Jan 2025

Main St @ Wilson Av

Pedestrian struck by vehicle near Bell Rock Memorial Park

Near Bell Rock Memorial Park, a Maldonian driving a sedan struck a pedestrian while going north on Main St. The pedestrian was transported to MGH.

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15 Jan 2025

99 Dartmouth St / YMCA

Vehicle struck pedestrian in crosswalk due to sun glare

A 'sedan' (2014 Dodge Grand Caravan) was traveling south on Dartmouth St when it crashed into a pedestrian at the YMCA crosswalk. The driver said he d...

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15 Jan 2025

Centre St @ Main St

Vehicle turning right struck pedestrian in crosswalk

A Stoneham resident driving a light truck was driving west on Centre Street. When turning right (southward) onto Main St, he struck a pedestrian on th...

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08 Jan 2025

14 Hartshorn St (Ward 6)

School bus mirror struck pedestrian

School bus traveling south on Lebanon attempting to make a left turn eastbound into Hartshorn St struck a pedestrian attempting to cross the street. T...

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07 Dec 2024

Highland Ave @ Pleasant St

Driver turning left struck pedestrian in crosswalk due to sun glare

Woburn-based driver of a sedan was driving west on Pleasant St and had the green light. They began to turn left onto Highland Ave and struck a pedestr...

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03 Dec 2024

Pleasant @ Summer St

Driver turning right on red struck pedestrian

Melrose-based sedan driver was going south on Summer St and stopped at the red light at the Summer St @ Pleasant St intersection, near the Malden Cent...

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24 Nov 2024

Lebanon St @ Salem St (Ward 6)

Vehicle turning right struck scooter rider at Maplewood Square

At Maplewood Square, a light truck or SUV driven by a Chelsea resident was driving north on Lebanon St taking a right onto Salem St (eastbound). Durin...

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24 Nov 2024

Broadway @ Eastern Ave (Ward 7)

Vehicle turning right struck bicyclist in crosswalk

At the intersection near Speedway, a sedan traveling south on Broadway turned right to Eastern Ave when it struck a bicyclist in the crosswalk biking ...

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16 Nov 2024

22 Broadway (Ward 7-8)

Motorcycle struck by sedan turning left across traffic

While the motorcyclist was driving south on Broadway, the sedan driving north took a left across traffic (possibly to enter the gas station at 22 Broa...

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16 Nov 2024

186 Washington St (Ward 3-4)

Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up to clear crosswalk

A car was stopped at a red light at the Glenwood-Washington intersection near Oak Grove. The driver noticed her front bumper was slightly over the cro...

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11 Oct 2024

766 Main St (Ward 4)

Moped collided with vehicle turning into parking lot

A moped-driver with no plate was driving south on Main St when it collided with a sedan. Sedan was driving north on Main St when it attempted to turn ...

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06 Oct 2024

338 Medford St (Ward 2)

Electric scooter rider collided with vehicle while crossing street

Motorist was traveling west in this area. Pedestrian on an electric scooter came out from the driveway of 338 and attempted to cross the street, and t...

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30 Sep 2024

Commercial St @ Pleasant St (Ward 4)

Vehicle struck young bicyclist crossing street

Motorist was driving north on Commercial St approaching the intersection with Pleasant St. When switching lanes and proceeding through the intersectio...

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26 Sep 2024

192 Belmont St (Ward 1)

Pedestrian struck by vehicle mirror while entering roadway

Driver of a light truck was traveling east on Belmont. Passenger side mirror struck the right side of the pedestrian's face as she entered the roadway...

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24 Sep 2024

Charles St @ Middlesex St (Ward 1)

Vehicle turning left collided with motorcyclist

Driver of SUV or light truck was making a left turn from Charles onto Middlesex and collided with an oncoming motorcyclist at the intersection. The mo...

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23 Sep 2024

703A Eastern Ave (Ward 7)

Pedestrian ran into vehicle while crossing street

Vehicle was driving east on Eastern Ave when a pedestrian crossed the street and ran into the driver's side front tire area. The pedestrian was brough...

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23 Sep 2024

39 Broadway (Ward 6/8 line)

Vehicle struck teenage pedestrian crossing street

Motorist was driving north on Broadway and struck a 17-year-old pedestrian who appears to have been crossing the street. The teen was transported to t...

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20 Sep 2024

Clifton St @ Dexter St (Ward 3)

Young bicyclist struck vehicle

Motorist was traveling east on Clifton St and stopped at the intersection of Dexter St when a 9-year-old bicyclist struck the left rear breaking the l...

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15 Sep 2024

Sammett St (Ward 7)

Child on scooter lost control and struck vehicle

Motorist reports that a 10-year-old lost control of his scooter and struck his driver's side bumper. There was no damage to the vehicle. The child was...

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