Nine Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Bronx Streets Still Kill

A 71-year-old man driving an SUV on Story Avenue lost consciousness. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver was injured across his entire body and found unconscious. Two occupants were in the vehicle at the time.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male driver in a 2011 SUV traveling west on Story Avenue lost consciousness while driving. The vehicle impacted with its right front bumper, causing injuries to the driver’s entire body. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the collision. Two occupants were in the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684897, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV passed too closely and struck a parked Toyota sedan on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The impact hit the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s left rear bumper. A 51-year-old female passenger suffered shoulder abrasions.

According to the police report, a 2015 Ford SUV traveling north passed too closely and collided with a parked 2021 Toyota sedan on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The crash injured a 51-year-old female occupant in the sedan, who sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The injured passenger was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. One driver followed too closely and struck the other’s rear quarter panel. A female passenger in the second SUV suffered whiplash. Both vehicles traveled westbound. The crash caused right and left rear quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The crash involved a 2019 Audi SUV and a 2024 Hyundai SUV, both traveling westbound. The contributing factor was "Following Too Closely," indicating the striking vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance. The impact occurred on the right rear quarter panel of the Audi and the left rear quarter panel of the Hyundai. A female passenger in the Hyundai, seated in the right rear, was injured with whiplash and was restrained by a child restraint. The report lists no other contributing factors or driver errors. The crash caused damage to both vehicles' rear quarter panels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus hit a 39-year-old male bicyclist on East Tremont Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, including a concussion. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west and a bicyclist traveling south collided on East Tremont Avenue. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury with a concussion. The bus sustained no damage. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also going straight ahead when the crash occurred. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Howe Avenue in the Bronx just after midnight. The northbound BMW struck the left side of a westbound Ford that was slowing. The BMW driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Unsafe speed and inexperience contributed.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling north on Howe Avenue collided with a Ford sedan slowing westbound. The point of impact was the BMW's center front end hitting the Ford's left side doors. The BMW driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and upper arm and shoulder injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the BMW driver. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the BMW and the left side doors of the Ford. Several parked vehicles nearby also sustained front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man was struck by an SUV while emerging from behind a parked vehicle in the Bronx. The impact fractured his hip and upper leg. The driver was going straight southbound. The pedestrian was confused, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2023 Kia SUV traveling southbound, struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no other safety equipment or driver violations were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681699, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash. An SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling north. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2002 SUV traveling west struck the right rear quarter panel of a 2007 sedan traveling north on Randall Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured a 25-year-old male passenger in the sedan, who suffered head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed. The collision caused damage to the front center of the SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682421, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old man was hit by a bus making a right turn on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus struck him with its right front bumper. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Castle Hill Avenue made a right turn and struck a 54-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The impact occurred at the bus's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No driver errors were explicitly listed in the report, and no contributing factors were identified. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not mention any safety equipment or other factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old woman was struck by a bus on Bruckner Boulevard. She was crossing with the signal when the bus, parked and then moving north, hit her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver may have had impaired visibility. The bus was initially parked before the collision, and the point of impact was the left front bumper. No damage was reported to the bus. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The driver was licensed and operating a 2008 bus. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal at a Bronx intersection. The SUV driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries from impact with the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on White Plains Road in the Bronx when she was struck by a 2007 Honda SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, contributing to the crash. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southwestbound. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A car struck a 32-year-old woman head-on in the dark on Bruckner Expressway. She was not at a crosswalk. The impact crushed her body. No driver named. The road stayed silent after she fell.

A 32-year-old woman was killed when a southbound car hit her head-on on Bruckner Expressway. According to the police report, she was not at an intersection when the crash happened. The report lists her location as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and her action as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The car struck her with its center front end. The police report marks the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver information is provided. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. No other injuries were reported. The scene remained quiet after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East 174 Street in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered injuries. One driver had abrasions over her body; the other bruised his leg. The crash involved aggressive driving and road rage. Vehicles struck with front and side impacts.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 174 Street near Harrod Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers were injured: a 35-year-old woman suffered abrasions over her entire body, and a 32-year-old man sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. One driver was licensed; the other was unlicensed. The first vehicle was traveling north and struck the right front bumper of a parked sedan, which had three occupants. The third vehicle, a Dodge sedan traveling east, was involved with damage to its center front end and left side doors. No victims were ejected. Airbags deployed in one vehicle. The crash highlights dangerous driver behavior and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a convertible merging on Bronx River Parkway. The impact injured a 60-year-old female front passenger, causing neck whiplash. Tire failure contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Bronx River Parkway rear-ended a 2003 convertible merging in front. The collision caused center-end damage to both vehicles. A 60-year-old female front passenger in the convertible suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists tire failure as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was going straight ahead, while the convertible driver was merging. No ejections occurred. The injured passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash highlights vehicle control issues linked to tire failure and merging maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old woman on an unlicensed e-scooter was injured on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan made a U-turn, striking the scooter’s front center. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash left the scooter damaged at the front.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Westchester Avenue, Bronx. The sedan was making a U-turn and struck the e-scooter at its center front. The e-scooter driver was not licensed. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to the rider’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the driver’s unlicensed status. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The sedan had one occupant and was traveling east before the U-turn. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck turning right struck a sedan going straight on Virginia Avenue in the Bronx. Six occupants suffered chest and shoulder injuries. The truck driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. One sedan occupant was trapped but conscious.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn on Virginia Avenue in the Bronx collided with a sedan traveling straight. The truck's left front bumper struck the sedan's left front bumper. The truck driver was cited for failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control. Six occupants in both vehicles were injured, including the truck driver and five sedan occupants. Injuries included chest trauma, whiplash, and upper arm shoulder injuries. One sedan driver was trapped but conscious. All occupants wore lap belts. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights driver error in yielding and obeying traffic signals as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east on Story Avenue collided. Impact struck the left front bumper of one and the center back end of the other. A 23-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided while both were traveling straight ahead on Story Avenue. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. The 23-year-old male driver of the Mazda was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three SUVs collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. One vehicle struck another from behind. A 61-year-old front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved following too closely. Air bag deployed, lap belt used. Driver errors caused the impact.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving three SUVs traveling west. The crash was caused by a driver following too closely, leading to rear-end impacts. A 61-year-old female front passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and protected by an air bag and lap belt. The vehicles involved included a 2022 BMW SUV, a 2001 Hyundai SUV, and a 2011 Mitsubishi SUV. The BMW was stopped in traffic when struck from behind, causing a chain reaction. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was hit on the left side by a sedan making a right turn on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Westchester Avenue struck an e-bike traveling west. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the e-bike. The 19-year-old male e-bike driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the collision was likely caused by the turning vehicle failing to notice the cyclist. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was reported on the cyclist. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers turning across bike lanes or paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a sedan from behind on the Bruckner Expressway. Two occupants in the sedan suffered head and back injuries with whiplash. Both were not ejected but experienced shock and pain. The crash caused damage to the rear and front ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on the Bruckner Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan also traveling west. The sedan carried two occupants: a 23-year-old female passenger and a 66-year-old male driver. Both sustained injuries classified as severity level 3, including head and back injuries with complaints of whiplash. Neither occupant was ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The box truck impacted the sedan's rear, damaging the center back end, while the truck's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan's driver was licensed in New York, and the truck driver was licensed in New York as well.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A car hit a young man in the Bronx. He crossed Taylor Avenue in darkness, far from any crosswalk. The impact left him bleeding from the head. Sirens cut the silence. The street offered no protection. The city swallowed the sound.

A 22-year-old man was struck by a vehicle near 1402 Taylor Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing the street at night, away from any crosswalk or signal, when the collision occurred. The impact caused a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The report states, 'A 22-year-old man stepped into the dark, far from any crosswalk. A vehicle struck him. He fell, head bleeding onto the pavement.' No driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The vehicle type is unspecified. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15