Dragged to Death: Bronx Streets Still Favor Cars Over Lives

A sedan making a U-turn struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal on East 169 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. The driver’s unsafe lane changing caused the collision, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 169 Street near Prospect Avenue in the Bronx at 3:10 PM. A 2024 sedan was making a U-turn when the driver committed unsafe lane changing, which directly contributed to the collision. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old female, was crossing with the signal at the intersection when she was struck. She sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely to the pedestrian rather than the car. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a pedestrian crossing against the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling northbound at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda sedan was making a left turn on East 163 Street in the Bronx around 10:45 AM when it struck a male pedestrian crossing against the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing damage to that area. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling northbound with one occupant in the vehicle. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver errors. The pedestrian's injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3). No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions while crossing 3 Avenue at East 168 Street. She was conscious and injured at the intersection. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 3 Avenue and East 168 Street in the Bronx at 13:08. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. She sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle involved had no reported driver license or pre-crash details, and no vehicle damage was recorded. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal suffered whole-body injuries after a left-turning Mercedes struck her at East 169 Street and Clinton Avenue. The driver’s unsafe speed and improper turn caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian in shock with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV traveling north on East 169 Street was making a left turn at Clinton Avenue at 7:09 p.m. when it struck a 45-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, experienced shock, and had minor bleeding. The vehicle’s point of impact was the left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as unsafe speed and turning improperly. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as unsafe speed and improper turning maneuvers in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck pulling out from parking struck a northbound bicyclist on Southern Boulevard, ejecting him and causing hip and upper leg injuries. The truck driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision, leaving the cyclist bruised and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx at 18:54. A tractor truck diesel vehicle was starting from parking when it collided with a northbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report cites the truck driver’s 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises. The cyclist was conscious but injured, and no safety equipment was noted. The data highlights the truck driver’s error in lane usage as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after a collision with a sedan on 3 Avenue. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was left in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 3 Avenue involving a sedan and a bicycle traveling south. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was injured in the abdomen and pelvis and experienced shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan struck the bicyclist with its center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The driver’s failure to comply with traffic control directly caused the collision and injuries sustained by the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s left front quarter panel struck her, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 3 Avenue around 8:15 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. This incident highlights the critical role of driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, in causing harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male driver sustained a head abrasion and was injured in a Bronx crash. The vehicle struck another while traveling south on Boston Road. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:34 AM on Boston Road in the Bronx. The 29-year-old male driver, operating a 2023 JIAJU vehicle traveling south and going straight ahead, suffered a head injury described as an abrasion. The point of impact was the center front end of his vehicle. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Another vehicle was making a left turn, but no details on its involvement or driver status are provided. The injured party was the driver and sole occupant of his vehicle, and no safety equipment was noted. The report does not assign fault or blame to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708731, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Boston Road in the Bronx at 3:12 a.m. One vehicle was parked, the other making a left turn. The turning driver suffered neck injuries and bruising. Police report lists unspecified driver errors but no victim fault.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:12 a.m. on Boston Road in the Bronx. One sedan was parked facing west, while the other sedan was traveling north and making a left turn. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the left front bumper of the turning vehicle. The driver of the turning vehicle, a 30-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for this driver, indicating driver error without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights risks associated with left-turn maneuvers and parked vehicles in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck at East 161 Street and Melrose Avenue. The vehicle, traveling south, impacted the pedestrian’s head with its right front bumper. The victim suffered a concussion and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 161 Street and Melrose Avenue in the Bronx at 6:35 p.m. The 49-year-old male victim was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling south struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, specifically a concussion, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the driver or the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the vehicle striking the pedestrian who was lawfully crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan making a left turn struck her at a Bronx intersection. The driver’s inexperience and inattention caused the crash despite no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Washington Avenue in the Bronx struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with East 168 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle was making a left turn at the time and sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock following the incident. The report explicitly cites the driver’s errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old on a ZNEN scooter slid on slick Bronx pavement. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The scooter’s front end crumpled. He wore no helmet. The street stayed silent as pain lingered and sirens approached.

An 18-year-old male riding a 2023 ZNEN motorscooter was severely injured on Southern Boulevard near 1789, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 10:40 in the morning in the Bronx. The report states the rider 'hit slick pavement,' listing 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The narrative details that his 'head struck hard' and 'blood pooled,' with the scooter’s 'center front crushed.' The police report notes the rider wore 'no helmet.' No other vehicles or persons are listed as involved. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by hazardous street conditions, as documented in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a U-turn overturned after colliding with multiple northbound vehicles on Sheridan Boulevard. The driver suffered facial contusions but remained conscious. The crash involved several vehicles impacting left front bumpers and side doors, highlighting dangerous maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Sheridan Boulevard around 4:15 AM. A Jeep SUV was making a U-turn when it overturned after colliding with other northbound vehicles, including a Chevrolet SUV and a Honda sedan. The overturned SUV's right rear bumper was the point of impact, while the other vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers and left side doors. The 53-year-old male driver of the Chevrolet SUV was injured, suffering facial contusions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites the SUV driver's pre-crash action as 'Making U Turn,' indicating a hazardous maneuver that led to the crash. No contributing factors were listed for other drivers, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The incident underscores the risks posed by abrupt vehicle maneuvers in multi-vehicle traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706941, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.

A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian in shock.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704306, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old pedestrian suffered facial contusions after a moped hit him at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The moped struck the pedestrian head-on, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on East 168 Street in the Bronx struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street with the signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious but suffered contusions and bruises to his face, classified as a severe injury (level 3). The moped driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield are explicitly cited, but the collision at a signalized intersection highlights systemic danger for pedestrians even when crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash. According to the police report, driver inexperience was a contributing factor. The collision involved a sedan and a carry all vehicle, both traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near Claremont Parkway at 8:37 PM. A 24-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and conscious after the collision, sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved a 2005 Acura sedan and a 2023 carry all truck, both traveling eastbound. The sedan was impacted on the left side doors and left rear quarter panel, while the carry all sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the sedan. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the driver's inexperience as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704308, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel screamed down Webster Avenue. A Ford SUV, chased by police, crashed into a parked sedan. A woman in the front seat took the blow. The airbag burst. Blood ran. Her head split open, deep and raw, but she stayed conscious.

A violent collision erupted on Webster Avenue when, according to the police report, a Ford SUV under police pursuit slammed into a parked sedan. The report states that a 37-year-old woman, seated in the front passenger seat of the sedan, suffered severe head lacerations as the airbag deployed. She remained conscious despite the deep wound. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error at the heart of the crash. The SUV, described as being in 'Police Pursuit' at the time, struck the sedan with force, causing significant damage to the center back end of the parked vehicle. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The sequence of events underscores the danger posed by reckless driver actions and high-speed pursuits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703123, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man suffered shoulder abrasions after being struck by a sedan in the Bronx. The crash involved two northbound sedans colliding, with impact to the pedestrian and vehicle damage concentrated on front and side panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:18 in the Bronx near 3206 3 Avenue. Two sedans, both traveling north, collided. One sedan's left front bumper struck the pedestrian, a 24-year-old male who sustained upper arm and shoulder abrasions and remained conscious. The other sedan was impacted on the right side doors and right rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. Vehicle damage and injury patterns indicate the pedestrian was hit during the collision between the two vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15