No More Bodies in the Road

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation on Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved no vehicle damage. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver inattention as factors in the injury.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was wearing a helmet. No damage was reported to either vehicle involved. The crash occurred while the bicyclist was passing and traveling westbound, and the other vehicle was going straight northbound. The police report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not specify further.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two vehicles collided on East 163 Street in the Bronx. A sedan struck an SUV from behind. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both drivers were traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on East 163 Street in the Bronx. The sedan struck the SUV in the center back end while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling in the same direction. Damage was centered on the rear of the SUV and the front of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a left turn hit a pedestrian outside the roadway near East 169 Street in the Bronx. The man was knocked unconscious with bruises and injuries to his entire body. The vehicle’s front left bumper took the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn near East 169 Street in the Bronx when it struck a male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious with contusions. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle’s maneuver. The pedestrian’s location and actions were noted as 'Not in Roadway' and 'Pedestrian Not at Intersection.' No helmet or signaling factors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549607, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 37-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Whitlock Avenue. The SUV driver made a left turn, hitting the pedestrian in the roadway. The man suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Whitlock Avenue when a Honda SUV making a left turn struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered neck abrasions and was conscious after the impact. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV was damaged on its right front quarter panel. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling east at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan hit a 27-year-old woman on Bruckner Expressway before dawn. The impact was head-on. An SUV rolled over her. She died at the scene. The road was quiet. The drivers kept going straight. The system failed her.

A 27-year-old woman was killed when a sedan struck her head-on on Bruckner Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, she was outside the crosswalk when the sedan hit her, and an SUV rolled over her without leaving a mark. The crash data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The police report notes the pedestrian was 'not at intersection' and engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' The sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. The SUV’s undercarriage rolled over her, but showed no damage. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped struck a 57-year-old woman crossing Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. She suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Southern Boulevard collided with a pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 57-year-old woman, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The moped driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without signal or crosswalk indication. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 43-year-old woman was injured when an SUV backed into her at a Bronx intersection. The impact hit her knee and lower leg, causing abrasions. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the crash. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hunts Point Avenue and Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred when a 2016 SUV was backing unsafely and struck her. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center back end while reversing. The pedestrian was conscious and did not have any listed contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 29-year-old man drove a BMW northbound on Bruckner Expressway. The sedan struck an object front-center, damaging the left front bumper. The driver, unlicensed and intoxicated, suffered a neck contusion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver was involved in a crash on Bruckner Expressway. The driver was operating a 2016 BMW sedan traveling northbound when the vehicle impacted an object with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and had alcohol involvement listed as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and sustained a neck contusion but was conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved. The crash highlights driver errors including operating a vehicle while unlicensed and under the influence of alcohol.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A box truck making a right turn struck a van traveling straight on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The van driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising. The crash involved driver distraction and inattention. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a box truck turning right collided with a van going straight on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The van's 24-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The box truck was damaged on its right front quarter panel, while the van sustained damage to its left front bumper. The van driver was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles southbound. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions between large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans traveling north on Bruckner Expressway collided. The impact hit the right front bumper of one and the center front end of the other. A 23-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bruckner Expressway while both were traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 23-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to lane use and vehicle operation. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan, driver unlicensed and distracted, plowed into two motorcycles from behind on Bruckner Expressway. One rider, 24, was thrown and crushed. Helmets could not save them. The road stayed dark. The danger was real. The system failed.

Two motorcycles were struck from behind by a sedan on the Bruckner Expressway. According to the police report, 'an unlicensed sedan slammed into two motorcycles from behind. A 24-year-old rider flew from his seat. His back crushed. His helmet held, but it was not enough. The road was dark. The driver was distracted.' The sedan driver was unlicensed and listed as inattentive or distracted. These driver errors—'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and lack of a valid license—are called out in the data. One motorcycle rider, age 24, suffered crush injuries to his back after being ejected. Both motorcycle riders wore helmets, but the impact overwhelmed all protection. The crash left vulnerable road users exposed to deadly risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck an 18-year-old male e-bicyclist on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved failure to yield and disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Westchester Avenue collided with an eastbound e-bike driven by an 18-year-old male. The bicyclist sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the bicyclist. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's front center end struck the left side doors of the e-bike. The driver of the e-bike was unlicensed. The crash highlights critical errors in yielding and adherence to traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 29-year-old man lay dead in a parked Mercedes SUV on Randall Avenue. The left front was crushed. No skid marks. No other people. Heat shimmered off the hood. The street was silent. Death came in daylight.

A 29-year-old man was found lifeless inside a parked Mercedes SUV on Randall Avenue near Barretto Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the vehicle's left front quarter panel was crushed. No skid marks were present. No other individuals were involved or present at the scene. The police report states: 'A 29-year-old man found lifeless in a parked Mercedes SUV, its left front crushed. No skid marks. No other soul.' The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A car sped west on Westchester Avenue before dawn. A 60-year-old man crossed outside the crosswalk. The right bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He died there, alone. Unsafe speed and driver inattention marked the crash.

A 60-year-old man was killed while crossing Westchester Avenue near Hoe Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when a westbound car struck him with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The man suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The data does not specify the vehicle type or driver details. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed and inattention behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 53-year-old woman driving an SUV hit two parked SUVs on East 169 Street. The crash caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of her vehicle and the back ends of the parked cars. She suffered injuries and shock but was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female driver traveling west in a 2016 Ford SUV struck two parked SUVs on East 169 Street. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of her vehicle and the center back ends of the parked vehicles. The driver was injured and experienced shock but was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534963, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 44-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in a collision with an SUV on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. Both vehicles struck front to front. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver misused lane or passing.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx involving a station wagon/SUV and an e-bike. The 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided front to front. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535145, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 17-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head abrasion and shock on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash caused no vehicle damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The cyclist sustained a head abrasion and was in shock but was not ejected from the bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The crash caused no damage to the bicycle. No other vehicles or persons were involved or injured. The report does not specify the cause or details of the collision beyond these facts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and seriously injured in a collision with an SUV on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike was demolished. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx involving an e-bike and an SUV. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-bike was demolished at the point of impact. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The SUV struck the e-bike at its center front end while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a right turn struck the right rear bumper of a northbound tractor truck on Hunts Point Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s front passenger, a 32-year-old man, suffered injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Hunts Point Avenue attempted a right turn and collided with the right rear bumper of a northbound tractor truck. The front passenger in the sedan, a 32-year-old male, was injured and experienced shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The sedan’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s right rear bumper were damaged. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529697, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 52-year-old woman was injured when an SUV backed unsafely on Hunts Point Avenue. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver caused the crash by reversing without caution. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured after an SUV backed unsafely on Hunts Point Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle, a 2012 Jeep SUV, was traveling south and reversed into the pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was in the roadway performing other actions at the time of impact. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing maneuvers in busy urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529563, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18