Dragged to Death: Bronx Streets Still Favor Cars Over Lives

A taxi turned left at East 163rd and Cauldwell. An SUV, moving too fast, smashed its front into the cab. Steel twisted. Two men, trapped and conscious, suffered crush injuries as sirens cut through the night.

At the intersection of East 163rd Street and Cauldwell Avenue in the Bronx, a violent collision left two men injured and trapped in the wreckage. According to the police report, a taxi was making a left turn when a station wagon/SUV, traveling west, struck the cab at the center front end. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, underscoring the role of excessive speed in the crash. Both the right rear passenger and the driver, men aged 50 and 37, were conscious but suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies and required extrication. Airbags deployed, but the force of the impact left both men trapped in the twisted metal. The police report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles traveling at unsafe speeds on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped crashed into a sedan’s flank on Crotona Avenue. The young rider flew off, hip torn open, blood pooling on the asphalt. Under the Bronx night, he lay conscious, battered, and still. The crash left him grievously wounded.

According to the police report, a moped slammed into the left side doors of a sedan near 1720 Crotona Avenue in the Bronx at 10 p.m. The 18-year-old moped rider was ejected from his vehicle, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The moped’s center front end struck the sedan’s side, leaving the rider conscious but gravely injured on the street. The police narrative describes the aftermath: 'His hip split open on the asphalt. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn and still, under the Bronx night.' The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after highlighting the improper lane usage and unsafe speed as primary causes. The collision underscores the dangers faced by vulnerable road users amid driver error and hazardous street conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Union Avenue struck another sedan from behind. The unlicensed driver caused a rear-end collision, injuring both drivers and a rear passenger. Neck injuries and whiplash were reported, with driver inattention cited as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Union Avenue at 17:12. Two sedans traveling east collided when the vehicle driven by an unlicensed male driver struck the rear of another sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the unlicensed driver's vehicle and the center back end of the other sedan. The unlicensed driver was cited for driver inattention/distraction, a critical contributing factor. The rear passenger, a 25-year-old female, and the licensed driver, a 47-year-old male, both sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. The report highlights driver error as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling west on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, at 7:17 AM on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx, a sedan traveling east made a left turn and struck a westbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end against the left side doors of the bike. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg and remained conscious, with no ejection from the bike. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users traveling straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733524, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a northbound bike carrying two riders on 3 Avenue. Both bicyclists, including a child passenger, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing impact and injury.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling east on 3 Avenue made a U-turn and collided with a northbound bicycle carrying two male bicyclists, ages 37 and 10. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper striking the bike's left front quarter panel. Both bicyclists sustained contusions and bruises to their knees, lower legs, and feet, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The child was a passenger on the bike, and neither bicyclist was ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors related to the bicyclists were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733505, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV collided with a sedan improperly turning on East 163 Street in the Bronx. The crash caused right side damage to the SUV, leaving the sedan undamaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:07 on East 163 Street in the Bronx. A 39-year-old male SUV driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan driver who was starting from parking. The SUV, traveling west and going straight ahead, struck the sedan on its right front quarter panel, damaging the right side doors of the SUV. The sedan sustained no damage. The injured driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after an SUV struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling straight ahead, hit her center front end. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sheridan Boulevard and East 172 Street at 17:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The victim suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident highlights a failure in vehicle operation or awareness at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs converged on a Bronx crosswalk. A 31-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was crushed. Distracted drivers did not see her. The light changed. She died there, her body broken on Washington Avenue.

A 31-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Washington Avenue and East 167th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when two station wagons/SUVs struck her, causing fatal crush injuries to her entire body. The report states both drivers were distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The narrative describes the victim as being 'crushed by two SUVs' and confirms she 'died there, her body broken.' The police report explicitly notes that the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal,' placing her in the right of way. The deadly outcome was directly linked to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the victim's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728165, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old female passenger suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a collision between an SUV and a sedan on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred at night, with unsafe speed cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:15 PM on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan was making a left turn northbound when it collided with a southbound 2024 Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. The injured party was a 25-year-old female occupant seated as the left rear passenger in one of the vehicles. She was conscious but suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights driver error related to speed and vehicle maneuvering on a busy Bronx street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728033, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact occurred at night on a Bronx avenue, highlighting driver failure to yield at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:05 on Fulton Avenue in the Bronx. A BMW SUV was making a left turn when its left front bumper struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian. The critical driver error was the failure to yield while making a left turn, a maneuver requiring heightened caution to avoid vulnerable road users. This collision underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections, especially when drivers do not yield to pedestrians legally crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford sedan sat parked on Southern Boulevard. Impact caved its right front bumper. Inside, a driver took a blow to the chest. His passenger’s shoulder pinned. Both conscious. Both belted. Metal pressed flesh. The street swallowed their calm.

At 1490 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, a parked Ford sedan suffered severe damage to its right front bumper, according to the police report. Two occupants were inside: a 57-year-old male driver and a 50-year-old female passenger. Both were wearing seat belts and remained conscious after the crash. The police report states the driver sustained chest injuries while the passenger was trapped by her shoulder, both suffering crush injuries. The vehicle was stationary at the time of the incident, with the impact focused on the right front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as 'unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors or external causes. No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The event underscores the vulnerability of vehicle occupants even when parked, as metal and force converge without warning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old female passenger on an e-scooter suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in a Bronx crash. The SUV involved showed no damage or impact. The incident highlights risks to vulnerable riders amid unclear driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 169 Street near Tinton Avenue in the Bronx at 16:37. A 37-year-old female passenger on an e-scooter was injured, sustaining abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter, traveling east with two occupants, had damage to its center front end and left front bumper. The SUV, traveling north and going straight ahead, showed no damage or point of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured passenger but does not cite explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The data reveals a collision between a vulnerable e-scooter passenger and an SUV with no visible damage, underscoring the systemic dangers faced by micromobility users in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck on its right side by a northwest-bound SUV making a right turn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 24-year-old male, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Webster Avenue around 11:00 a.m. A 2021 sedan traveling north was hit on its right front bumper by a 2021 SUV making a right turn northwest. The impact damaged the sedan’s right side doors and the SUV’s center front end. The sedan carried three occupants; the front passenger, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors in attention and failure to obey traffic controls as central causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720733, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man walking against traffic on Park Avenue in the Bronx was struck by a northbound SUV. The impact caused bruising and injury to his lower leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage, and contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 6 PM on Park Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was walking against traffic outside an intersection when he was struck by a northbound Chrysler SUV. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as unspecified. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when walking against traffic and the lack of clear driver fault information in this case.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man suffered head injuries after an SUV hit him at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The vehicle, traveling south, impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper, causing contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:42 AM near 1762 Boston Road in the Bronx. A 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2012 Nissan SUV traveling southbound. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact, causing head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection, noted as a contributing factor, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The collision highlights the dangers present at intersections where pedestrian signals are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man was injured when a vehicle traveling south on Freeman Street struck him at an intersection. The impact hit the pedestrian’s face, causing contusions. The driver proceeded straight ahead, colliding with the pedestrian in the roadway.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Freeman Street in the Bronx after being struck by a vehicle traveling south. The pedestrian, a 65-year-old male, sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian. The driver was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The pedestrian was located at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway. Vehicle damage was noted as 'other.' No additional details on driver license status or vehicle type were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chassis cab entering a parked position collided with a northbound bicyclist changing lanes on Boston Road in the Bronx. The 21-year-old bicyclist suffered full-body injuries but was conscious. Driver distraction and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:50 on Boston Road in the Bronx. A chassis cab traveling south was entering a parked position when it struck a northbound bicyclist who was changing lanes. The point of impact was the chassis cab’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, sustained injuries to his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor, along with pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion. The chassis cab driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report focuses on driver distraction and the bicyclist’s confusing actions as key factors in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck the left side doors of a stopped vehicle on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered a concussion and neck injury, losing consciousness at the scene. No clear driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:50 AM on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. A 2022 Toyota sedan traveling east was stopped in traffic when it was struck on the left side doors. The driver, a 46-year-old male occupant of the vehicle, was injured with a concussion and neck injury and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The vehicle damage was noted on the left front quarter panel. No other vehicle or pedestrian involvement was detailed, and no victim behaviors were identified as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714838, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east struck another vehicle on its right side doors. The 25-year-old female driver of the SUV suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision on Cross Bronx Expressway.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 18:53. A 2021 Mazda SUV, traveling east, impacted the right side doors of another vehicle moving north. The SUV driver, a 25-year-old woman, was injured across her entire body and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors, and the other vehicle was damaged at its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old unlicensed motorscooter driver collided with a bus on Crotona Avenue. The driver suffered injuries to the entire body but remained conscious. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Crotona Avenue involving a 2023 motorscooter and a 2024 bus, both traveling north. The motorscooter driver, a 27-year-old male, was unlicensed and was passing when the collision happened at the left side doors of the bus, which was going straight ahead. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. The motorscooter driver wore a helmet and was not ejected but sustained injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The bus driver was licensed and had no reported injuries. Vehicle damage was reported as none for both vehicles. This incident highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced drivers failing to yield in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714454, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15