Dragged to Death: Bronx Streets Still Favor Cars Over Lives

Morning light on Freeman Street. An SUV’s right front bumper collides with a northbound e-bike. Metal scrapes, a young man is thrown to the ground. Blood on his knee, pain in his leg. Sirens echo through the Bronx.

A collision occurred on Freeman Street at Southern Boulevard in the Bronx when a station wagon/SUV traveling east struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider heading north. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited in the data. The SUV’s right front bumper and the e-bike’s center front end were damaged in the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans struck each other at the intersection of E 174th Street in the Bronx. Metal scraped and glass scattered. A 55-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion. Sirens echoed as emergency crews arrived. The air was thick with gasoline and dust.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 961 E 174th Street in the Bronx. The crash left a 55-year-old male driver with a head injury described as a contusion. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, offering no detail on the precise driver errors that led to the crash. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the data. The incident underscores the persistent danger at city intersections, where even routine trips can end in injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi making a left turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx struck a 43-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The impact left the pedestrian conscious but with a head contusion. Sirens echoed as responders arrived under the afternoon sun.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Webster Avenue collided with a 43-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Claremont Parkway. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the taxi, while making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was reported conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors or additional contributing factors are identified in the report. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A woman, 28, was hit and injured while crossing 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. She was conscious, bruised, and hurt her back. The crash happened away from an intersection, in daylight, as she crossed with the signal.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old woman was struck and injured while crossing 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The incident occurred away from an intersection at 2:15 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was hit. She sustained a back injury and a contusion but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver actions or contributing factors. No information is available about the vehicle or driver involved. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV making a left turn on East 174th Street in the Bronx. The impact struck the moped’s front center, leaving the rider bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:27 PM on East 174th Street near Longfellow Avenue in the Bronx. A moped traveling westbound was struck on its center front end by a station wagon/SUV making a left turn from the opposite direction. The moped driver, a 33-year-old male with a permit license, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for both vehicles, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable riders on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Bronx SUV making a left turn struck a northbound sedan at Webster Avenue. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and bruising. Both drivers were male, licensed, and conscious. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting risks in left-turn maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:27 near 1692 Webster Avenue in the Bronx. A station wagon/SUV was making a left turn southeast when it collided with a northbound sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained a back contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the SUV driver's left turn as the critical pre-crash action leading to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the dangers posed by left-turn maneuvers in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 39-year-old man was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Crotona Park North. The SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Crotona Park North in the Bronx at 5:45 p.m. A 39-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a Chevrolet SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver's failure to observe the pedestrian in the crosswalk. There are no listed contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. The vehicle was occupied by a single driver and sustained damage to its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801795, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 43-year-old woman driving east on the Cross Bronx Expressway suffered facial injuries and whiplash after a collision caused by driver inattention. The sedan’s right front bumper struck another vehicle during a lane change maneuver late at night.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female driver traveling eastbound on the Cross Bronx Expressway was involved in a crash at 11:20 p.m. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, sustained facial injuries and whiplash. The collision occurred when the sedan’s right front bumper struck another vehicle that was changing lanes. The sedan suffered damage to its center front end. No ejection occurred, and no other occupants were involved. The report highlights the driver’s failure to maintain attention while driving as the critical cause of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799481, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tractor truck struck the rear of a taxi traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Three occupants in the taxi suffered injuries including head, back, and full-body trauma. Driver errors included following too closely and reacting to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided with the center back end of a taxi also traveling east. The taxi had three occupants: a 31-year-old male driver, a 38-year-old male front passenger, and a 27-year-old female right rear passenger. All three were injured, suffering head, back, and entire body injuries respectively, and experienced shock. The report cites driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The taxi's driver was licensed in New York, and the truck driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. The impact point was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the taxi. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The injuries and shock reflect the violent nature of the rear-end collision caused by driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 58-year-old man suffered head injuries after a distracted driver struck him while he crossed with the signal in the Bronx. The impact caused abrasions and left the pedestrian conscious but injured at the intersection on E 173 St.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on E 173 St in the Bronx. A 58-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a southbound vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified in type and had no occupants other than the driver. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A concrete mixer rolled north on Park Avenue. A 60-year-old woman lay broken at E 168th Street. The truck did not stop. The intersection fell silent. The city’s machinery rolled on, leaving a body and questions in its wake.

According to the police report, a concrete mixer traveling north on Park Avenue at the corner of E 168th Street in the Bronx struck a 60-year-old woman at the intersection. The report states the woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and was found unconscious, her breath gone. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper. The police report notes that the truck did not stop after the collision. No specific driver errors are listed in the contributing factors, which are marked as 'Unspecified.' The victim was described as a pedestrian at the intersection, engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the presence of a large truck in a pedestrian-heavy intersection and the lethal consequences when such vehicles fail to yield or stop.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797758, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when hit by a BMW. The boy remained conscious despite contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:00 PM on East 163rd Street near Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. A 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a BMW vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision happened. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions and bruises noted. He remained conscious throughout the incident. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or vehicle, nor does it mention driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is the only noted contributing factor. No other vehicle or driver details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A rear-end collision on E 168 St in the Bronx injured a 25-year-old female driver. The crash involved two SUVs traveling eastbound. The striking vehicle failed to maintain safe distance, causing head injuries and whiplash to the rear vehicle’s driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM on E 168 St near Washington Ave in the Bronx. Two SUVs traveling eastbound collided when the trailing vehicle struck the rear of the leading vehicle. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 25-year-old female, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The lead vehicle was slowing or stopped in traffic at the time of impact. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends respectively. The report highlights driver error in failing to maintain a safe following distance, directly causing the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A female pedestrian was struck while crossing without a signal in the Bronx. She suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm injury. The crash occurred near 3433 3rd Avenue, leaving her conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was injured in the Bronx near 3433 3rd Avenue at 17:15. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. She sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to her lower arm and hand, classified as a severe injury (level 3). The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian actions. The absence of identified driver errors in the report leaves the circumstances of the collision unclear, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted. No blame is assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Washington Avenue in the Bronx at 10 p.m. The crash was caused by a driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash from impact to the right front and left rear bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:00 on Washington Avenue in the Bronx involving two sport utility vehicles traveling south. The first vehicle, a 2004 Ford SUV, was going straight ahead and sustained damage to its right front bumper. The second vehicle, a 2016 Lexus SUV, was impacted on its left rear bumper. The report attributes the collision to a "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" by the female driver of the Lexus SUV. Both the female driver and her front passenger, a 31-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man respectively, were injured with back injuries and complaints of whiplash. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims, focusing solely on driver error and reaction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorscooter traveling north struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal on 3 Ave in the Bronx. Both the pedestrian and the 12-year-old male driver suffered head abrasions. Unsafe speed by the scooter driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:30 on 3 Ave in the Bronx. A motorscooter, driven by a 12-year-old male, was traveling north and struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorscooter. Both the pedestrian and the driver sustained head abrasions and were conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the crash. The driver was operating the motorscooter without safety equipment and was the sole occupant. The pedestrian was not at fault, as she was crossing legally with the signal. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed on motorscooters in pedestrian-heavy areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795624, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tractor truck struck a sedan from behind on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Both sedan occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as driver errors. Impact damaged front of truck and rear of sedan.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided with the rear end of a sedan also traveling east. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors, indicating driver error by the truck operator. The sedan had two occupants: a 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old male front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts. Both sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The truck's front center end and the sedan's rear center end were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver errors and the resulting impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling south on 3 Ave collided head-to-back in the Bronx. The 22-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 3 Ave in the Bronx collided with one another. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the center back end of the second. The 22-year-old female driver of the first sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and experiencing shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the front of one vehicle and the rear of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790963, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Fulton Avenue in the Bronx, striking the left side doors of one vehicle. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Fulton Avenue in the Bronx involving two SUVs traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the northbound SUV, which sustained damage there. The driver of this vehicle, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The data highlights driver error as the primary cause of this collision and the resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791742, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A flatbed truck turned right at Franklin Avenue and East 169th Street. Its bumper struck a 65-year-old woman’s legs as she crossed. She fell. The truck rolled on, crushing her legs. She died at the scene. The truck was undamaged.

According to the police report, a flatbed truck made a right turn at the corner of Franklin Avenue and East 169th Street. The truck’s right front bumper struck a 65-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection. The impact knocked her down, and the truck continued forward, rolling over her legs and causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the truck sustained no damage. The driver’s actions are listed as 'unspecified' in the contributing factors, but the narrative details the truck’s movement and its direct role in the fatal outcome. The report notes the woman was 'crossing against the light,' but this is mentioned after describing the truck’s maneuver and impact. The focus remains on the truck’s turn and the systemic danger posed by large vehicles at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14