Dragged to Death: Bronx Streets Still Favor Cars Over Lives

Two sedans collided on East 168 Street in the Bronx. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle. A 2-year-old passenger suffered a head contusion and bruising, restrained in a child seat. Driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 168 Street near Tinton Avenue in the Bronx at 18:10. Two sedans traveling east and north collided, with the point of impact on the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. A 2-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat of the eastbound sedan was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising while restrained in a child restraint. The driver of the eastbound sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The northbound sedan had no occupants and also was traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old man was struck by a vehicle’s center front end in the Bronx. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and injured off the roadway near 3rd Avenue.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured in a collision with a vehicle in the Bronx near 4068 3rd Avenue at approximately 12:30 a.m. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at its center front end, causing fractures and dislocations to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was located off the roadway, not at an intersection. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The vehicle had damage to its center front end, indicating a direct frontal impact with the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan traveling southwest. The impact caused back abrasions and moderate injury. The driver failed to prevent the collision at the intersection on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx struck a male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his back and was conscious after the collision, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian but highlights the driver’s failure to avoid the crash while going straight ahead. No driver license or occupant details were provided. This incident underscores the danger posed by driver errors at intersections, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck it from behind. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:18 on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. A 34-year-old male driver, restrained by a harness and licensed in New York, was stopped in traffic in a 2021 Honda SUV when he was rear-ended by another SUV traveling southbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The driver of the stopped vehicle sustained back injuries and was in shock but was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights the dangers of rear-end crashes involving SUVs on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after a rear-end collision on East 168th Street in the Bronx. The crash involved following too closely and passing too closely, resulting in significant vehicle damage and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on East 168th Street near 3rd Avenue in the Bronx at 5:25 p.m. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. The e-scooter was traveling westbound, going straight ahead, and the impact occurred at the center back end of the vehicle. The driver was operating with a permit license from New York and was not using any safety equipment at the time. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the e-scooter. No victim behavior was listed as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck at a Bronx intersection. She was crossing with the signal when an unspecified vehicle hit her center front end. The impact caused contusions and bruises, leaving her conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Southern Boulevard in the Bronx at 16:15. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by an unspecified vehicle impacting the center front end. The collision resulted in injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions and bruises reported. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, indicating the point of impact. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at night on Tinton Ave in the Bronx. A 31-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregarded as the cause. The impact struck the center front end and right rear quarter panel of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:56 on Tinton Ave near E 163 St in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling straight ahead—one eastbound, one southbound—collided. The point of impact was the center front end of the eastbound Nissan and the right rear quarter panel of the southbound Mercedes. The 31-year-old female driver of the Nissan was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights driver error in traffic control compliance as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2021 SUV making a right turn on E 163 St in the Bronx struck an object or vehicle, damaging its left side doors. Both driver and front passenger suffered upper arm and elbow injuries, according to the police report citing improper lane markings.

According to the police report, a 2021 Volkswagen SUV traveling southeast on E 163 St in the Bronx was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, resulting in damage to the vehicle's left side doors. The driver, a 50-year-old male, sustained internal injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, while the front passenger, a 63-year-old female, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries along with whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time. The report identifies 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights systemic dangers related to inadequate lane markings affecting vehicle maneuvering and occupant safety.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773271, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver, unlicensed and pursued by police, collided with multiple parked sedans in the Bronx. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to the rider’s elbow and lower arm. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male moped driver, unlicensed and involved in a police pursuit, crashed in the Bronx at 20:38. The moped struck several parked sedans, damaging the center front end of the moped and the right side doors and right front quarter panels of the sedans. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, remaining conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The moped driver was the only injured occupant noted. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating at unsafe speeds during police pursuits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770499, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male moped driver was ejected and suffered serious lower leg injuries on Claremont Parkway. The vehicle was demolished in the crash. According to the police report, the driver was not wearing safety equipment and was operating with a permit license.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driving a 2023 jiaju moped eastbound on Claremont Parkway was ejected from the vehicle during the crash at 22:40. The moped sustained demolition-level damage at the center front end. The driver, who was the sole occupant, suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash and was operating the moped with a permit license issued in New York. No contributing factors from the driver or other vehicles were listed in the report. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users operating mopeds without full licensure or protective gear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768954, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck at an intersection on Courtlandt Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle impacted him at the front center. The crash left him bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Courtlandt Avenue at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle struck him at the center front end. The impact caused injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment or other contributing factors were noted. The crash occurred at 18:51, and the vehicle involved was unspecified in type and make.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767949, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi executing an improper U-turn struck a northbound moped on Boston Road in the Bronx. The moped driver, unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe whole-body injuries, rendered unconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:16 on Boston Road in the Bronx. The taxi was making a U-turn when it collided with the moped traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper and the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in unconsciousness. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver's error in executing the U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed but was wearing a helmet, which is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The taxi driver’s improper maneuver created the conditions for this severe collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769218, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and seriously injured after a pick-up truck struck him from behind on East 173 Street in the Bronx. The crash caused fractures and dislocations to the rider’s arm. The truck followed too closely, according to police.

At approximately 10:00 a.m. on East 173 Street in the Bronx, a pick-up truck traveling south struck a southbound bicyclist from behind. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.' The bicyclist, a 17-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report notes the point of impact as the truck's right front bumper hitting the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist was conscious but injured severely. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior or helmet use were cited. The driver error of tailgating directly led to this violent collision and the rider’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a sedan on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Police cite bicyclist error or confusion as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 1:30 AM on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2017 Honda sedan traveling northwest and a 16-year-old male bicyclist. The sedan was going straight ahead and struck the bicyclist with its right front bumper. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's actions played a role in the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. Vehicle damage was minimal or not reported. The focus remains on the bicyclist's error as noted by police, with no blame placed on the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763658, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men died inside a crumpled sedan after a head-on collision with an SUV on Park Avenue. Neither wore seat belts. The crash, marked by metal screams and shattered heads, left the street silent beneath green traffic lights.

According to the police report, a violent head-on collision occurred on Park Avenue near Claremont Parkway in the Bronx, involving a sedan and an SUV. Two men, ages 24 and 32, were passengers in the sedan and suffered fatal head injuries. Both were not wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. The vehicles collided front-to-front while traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor in the death of the 32-year-old passenger, indicating driver failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'Metal screamed. Lights stayed green. Their heads took the blow. The street went quiet.' No other driver errors or victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the deadly impact of driver disregard for traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763624, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Webster Avenue. Both vehicles were initially parked. The 31-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience as a key factor. Damage focused on front bumpers, signaling a frontal impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Webster Avenue near the Cross Bronx Expressway at 8:18 a.m. Both vehicles were initially parked before the crash. The 31-year-old male driver of one sedan, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash, along with 'Other Vehicular' factors. Damage was concentrated on the right front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other, indicating a frontal collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three men suffered back injuries and whiplash in a multi-vehicle crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The collision involved unsafe lane changing and other vehicular errors. All drivers were conscious and restrained, but injuries were serious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a 2012 Infiniti SUV, a 2017 Chevrolet sedan, and a 2012 Audi sedan. The Audi was changing lanes unsafely, contributing to the crash. The Infiniti and Chevrolet were traveling straight eastbound when the impact occurred. The Audi struck the right front quarter panel of the Infiniti and the center back end of the Chevrolet. Three male occupants, aged 20 and 64, were injured with back injuries and whiplash. All were conscious, restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and none were ejected. The report cites "Other Vehicular" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as central to the crash. Victim behaviors were not listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The woman suffered severe lower leg injuries including fractures and dislocations. The driver’s inattention caused the collision at a busy intersection on Clay Avenue.

According to the police report, a male driver operating a 2006 pick-up truck was making a left turn on Clay Avenue around 16:20 when he struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the truck’s left front bumper. There was no reported damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision underscores the danger posed by driver distraction in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moving SUV struck a parked SUV on East 174 Street in the Bronx. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The collision caused significant damage to the left front quarter panels of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:48 AM on East 174 Street in the Bronx. A 2015 Chevrolet SUV traveling south struck a parked 2010 Nissan SUV. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel on both vehicles. The moving vehicle's driver, a 30-year-old female from Texas, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle; the airbag deployed during the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision involved two SUVs, with the parked vehicle sustaining damage to its left front quarter panel and the moving vehicle sustaining damage to its left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761482, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle on Park Avenue in the Bronx shortly after midnight. The driver, a 56-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries affecting her entire body. Police cited following too closely as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Park Avenue near Claremont Parkway in the Bronx at 12:10 a.m. A 2013 Toyota sedan, traveling north, rear-ended a parked vehicle. The driver, a 56-year-old woman, was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt. She sustained internal injuries affecting her entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The impact point was the center back end of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the sedan. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760063, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15