Nine Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Bronx Streets Still Kill

A 33-year-old man driving an SUV on Castle Hill Avenue suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash struck the vehicle’s left front quarter panel during a left turn. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was operating a 2023 SUV traveling northeast and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, but was not ejected and remained conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668961, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy was hit while crossing Metropolitan Avenue at Grant Circle in the Bronx. The driver, heading north, was distracted. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash left him conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Metropolitan Avenue at Grant Circle in the Bronx. The child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The driver was traveling north, going straight ahead, but was inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666733, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Metropolitan Avenue in the Bronx. One driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. The collision involved a left turn and a vehicle going straight. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing driver errors specified.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Metropolitan Avenue in the Bronx. One driver, a 35-year-old woman traveling southbound, was injured with neck pain and shock. She was a passenger in the vehicle going straight ahead. The other vehicle, a 2012 Honda sedan traveling eastbound, was making a left turn at the time of impact. The collision occurred at the center front end of the Honda and the left front bumper of the Acura. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The injured occupant was not ejected and reported complaints of pain or nausea. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2-year-old boy was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. The child suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The toddler was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Zerega Avenue near the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. The driver of a 2021 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle struck the child. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The child sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck multiple parked cars on Bronx River Parkway. Debris obstructed the roadway. Two male drivers were injured, one partially ejected. Both suffered serious injuries including concussion and fractures. Unsafe lane changing and debris contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford SUV traveling north on Bronx River Parkway collided with several parked vehicles amid roadway debris. Two male drivers were injured: a 52-year-old SUV driver with knee and leg fractures secured by a lap belt and harness, and a 21-year-old sedan driver partially ejected and suffering a concussion without safety equipment. The report lists multiple instances of obstruction/debris and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The SUV driver was going straight ahead, while the sedan driver was changing lanes. The crash caused center front and rear end damage to involved vehicles. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV making a left turn on Castle Hill Avenue. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Castle Hill Avenue was struck by a Connecticut-registered SUV making a left turn northwest. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver, a licensed female occupant, was the only person in the vehicle. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the SUV was making a left turn while the bicyclist was going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and other points on the SUV. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused significant injury without indicating fault beyond the driver's maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV and box truck collided on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The SUV’s front passenger, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on White Plains Road involving a northbound SUV and a box truck. The SUV’s front passenger, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the box truck was damaged at its center front end. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or violations are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter and an SUV collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles were making left turns when they struck each other. The motorscooter driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered abrasions and full-body injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a motorscooter and an SUV collided while both were making left turns on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The motorscooter driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorscooter driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man working in the roadway was struck at an intersection on Rosedale Avenue in the Bronx. The construction vehicle hit the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a construction vehicle traveling north on Rosedale Avenue struck a pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 34-year-old man, was hit by the vehicle's left front bumper. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected from the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man rode his Honda minibike down Newbold Avenue. The pavement was slick and broken. He lost control. He crashed hard. His leg tore open. Blood spilled on the street. The road gave no mercy.

A 61-year-old man riding a 2022 Honda minibike crashed near 2160 Newbold Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider slid on broken, wet pavement and suffered a severe leg injury with heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The injured man was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was driven by hazardous road conditions, not rider error. The incident highlights the dangers posed by neglected and hazardous street surfaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old boy suffered back abrasions after a crash on Stratford Avenue in the Bronx. The child was conscious but injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported. The incident left the young pedestrian with moderate injuries.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Stratford Avenue in the Bronx. The child sustained abrasions and back injuries and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's action was noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no blame is assigned. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided. The injury severity was moderate, indicating significant harm to the young pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man rode his moped down Sound View Avenue. He struck a parked sedan. The crash shattered the night. Head trauma and internal bleeding took his life. No helmet. The street fell silent again.

A 47-year-old man riding a ZNEN moped died after crashing into a parked Dodge sedan on Sound View Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, the moped rider suffered head trauma and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the police narrative. No other people were injured. The sedan was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658007, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy on a bike was hit by a northbound sedan on Pugsley Avenue. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's front center collided with the bike's right side doors.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 sedan traveling north on Pugsley Avenue struck him. The collision impacted the bike's right side doors and the sedan's center front end. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The sedan was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The crash occurred in the Bronx, zip code 10473.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped sped east on the Cross Bronx. No helmet. No license. The driver flew headfirst on impact. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Sirens cut the dark. Thirty years old. Still bleeding when help arrived.

A thirty-year-old moped driver suffered severe head injuries after being ejected during a crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Croes Avenue. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east at unsafe speed and the driver was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The report states, 'The driver flew on impact, head first. Blood spread across the asphalt.' Contributing factors listed include 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver was still bleeding when emergency responders arrived. Helmet use is mentioned only as absent, after the primary driver errors. No other vehicles or victims were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man was hit while crossing White Plains Road in the Bronx. The sedan struck him center front. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive and distracted at the time.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing White Plains Road in the Bronx. The sedan, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and not at an intersection when struck. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians cross outside of intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. Airbags deployed. The injured driver was incoherent but not ejected. Damage centered on front ends.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one vehicle, a 60-year-old man, sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. He was incoherent but remained inside the vehicle with airbags deployed and lap belt fastened. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, with impact on the left front bumpers. The injured driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, while the other driver was making a left turn. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man was struck by a westbound motorscooter on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian, working in the roadway, suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inattention and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling west on Westchester Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with unsafe speed. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorscooter. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a crash on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was distracted, causing a front-end collision. The passenger remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Westchester Avenue crashed due to driver inattention and distraction. The passenger, a 48-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the sole contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The incident highlights the dangers of distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old on an e-scooter hit a parked Buick at Westchester and Beach. He flew from the scooter. His leg broke. The car did not move. The street stayed quiet. The boy did not stand.

A 15-year-old riding an e-scooter struck a parked Buick sedan at the corner of Westchester Avenue and Beach Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the teen was ejected from the scooter and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The Buick was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The impact left the teen unable to stand. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with an SUV on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV and scooter collided at the left front and rear quarter panels. The scooter driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south and a scooter traveling east. The SUV struck the scooter's left rear quarter panel with its left front bumper. The scooter driver, a 19-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The scooter driver was the sole occupant of his vehicle, and the SUV had one occupant, a licensed female driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651321, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15