Nine Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Bronx Streets Still Kill

A Nissan SUV struck a sedan from behind on the Bronx River Parkway. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The crash happened while both vehicles traveled northbound. Following too closely caused the impact. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV rear-ended a sedan on the Bronx River Parkway while both vehicles were traveling northbound. The SUV's driver was licensed in New York. The crash injured the SUV driver, 50, and a front-seat passenger, 39, both sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV struck the sedan's center back end with its center front end. Neither occupant was ejected. The injuries were serious but non-fatal. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck a 15-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Westchester Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved driver inattention and disregard for traffic control. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Westchester Avenue collided with a northbound bicycle carrying two occupants. The bicyclist, a 15-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" on the part of the driver. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The sedan suffered damage to its right front bumper at the point of impact. The cyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York, while the bicyclist was unlicensed as a driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling south struck a parked SUV on Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. The front passenger in the sedan suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The SUV was hit on its left rear quarter panel. Airbag deployed for the injured occupant.

According to the police report, a 2022 sedan traveling south on Zerega Avenue collided with a parked 2009 SUV, impacting the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The sedan's front bumper was damaged. The sedan carried three occupants; the front passenger, a 36-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The airbag deployed for this occupant. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision involved a moving vehicle striking a stationary one, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant inside the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs crashed head-on early morning on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers, men aged 41, suffered bruises and leg injuries. Slippery pavement and other vehicular factors contributed. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at 12:09 a.m. Both drivers, 41-year-old men, were injured but conscious. The driver of the Chevrolet SUV suffered hip and upper leg contusions, while the passenger in the Ford SUV had bruises to the knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both drivers were going straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Both occupants were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash caused moderate injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592321, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan making a U-turn struck a bus traveling east on Elder Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as factors. The bus driver was licensed and going straight.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Elder Avenue attempted a U-turn and collided with a bus moving east. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision damaged the front end of the sedan and the left side doors of the bus. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593475, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A bus struck a 62-year-old woman in the Bronx. She suffered bruises and upper arm injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway. No vehicle damage was reported. The victim remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a bus traveling north on Hermany Avenue struck her. The pedestrian suffered contusions and upper arm injuries but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes pedestrian confusion or error in the roadway. The bus showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and pedestrian confusion in roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A taxi and a sedan crashed on Stratford Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan was parked when struck. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the vehicles’ left sides.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Stratford Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The sedan was hit on its left rear bumper, while the taxi sustained damage to its left side doors. A 21-year-old female passenger in the taxi, seated in the middle front seat, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles and resulted in injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An 8-year-old girl was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on White Plains Road in the Bronx. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The SUV was traveling north, continuing straight. The child was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The child sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north, going straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The child was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The report does not indicate any driver license or occupant details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 52-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Bolton Avenue. The sedan backed unsafely, hitting her at the intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bolton Avenue backed unsafely and struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers and inexperienced drivers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590762, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A taxi struck the rear of a sedan on Bruckner Expressway. Five occupants in the sedan, including children, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The taxi driver followed too closely. All injured remained conscious and restrained. Damage centered on front and rear ends.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Bruckner Expressway rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The taxi's point of impact was its center front end, striking the sedan's center back end. Five occupants in the sedan, including children aged 5, 10, and 12, sustained head injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts, harnesses, or child restraints. The taxi driver was licensed and male. The contributing factor listed was "Following Too Closely," indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused center-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A pedestrian was hit crossing Rosedale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, distracted, failed to notice her. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The impact came from the SUV’s front center. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Rosedale Avenue in the Bronx was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling east. The pedestrian, a female, sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to pay adequate attention. The vehicle was going straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed head-on and side-on on Bolton Avenue. The female driver suffered shock and leg injuries. The front passenger also sustained leg bruises. Both wore lap belts. Driver distraction caused the collision. Vehicles damaged at front and left side.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bolton Avenue. The female driver, age 44, was injured with knee and lower leg pain and was in shock. The front passenger, age 40, also suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The crash involved a front-end impact on one vehicle and left side damage on the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head abrasion in a crash on White Plains Road. The sedan struck with its left front bumper. Passenger distraction and unsafe speed contributed. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female driver was injured in a crash involving a 2014 sedan traveling east on White Plains Road. The vehicle impacted with its left front bumper. The driver sustained a head abrasion but was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists passenger distraction and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No ejection occurred. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist suffered back injuries and was in shock. The SUV struck the bike head-on, damaging its front end.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Westchester Avenue involving a northbound SUV and a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained back injuries with complaint of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV struck the bike at the center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. The bicyclist was in shock following the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 42-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound e-bike on Watson Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The e-bike struck her with its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Watson Avenue in the Bronx with the signal. She was struck by an eastbound e-bike traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the e-bike's left front bumper, causing a contusion and injury to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver or the pedestrian. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a moderate injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579779, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two vehicles collided head-on on Rosedale Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV and sedan struck each other center front. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Rosedale Avenue involving a 2014 SUV traveling south and a 2006 sedan traveling east. The impact was at the center front of both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding but was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt. The crash also involved parked vehicles damaged at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two vehicles crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Both drivers were ejected and suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. Unsafe lane changing and improper passing caused the collision. Both occupants were in shock and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, a convertible and a sedan collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old woman, and her 40-year-old male front passenger were both ejected from their vehicle. Both suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The report lists unsafe lane changing and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. Both occupants were wearing lap belts. The convertible, traveling south, was struck on its left front bumper, while the sedan was making a right turn and impacted at its center front end. Both occupants were in shock following the crash. The collision highlights driver errors related to lane management and passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579952, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 59-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a late-night crash on Bruckner Expressway. Two parked vehicles, a flatbed truck and an SUV, collided. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, the crash involved a flatbed truck and a station wagon/SUV, both parked on Bruckner Expressway. The 59-year-old male driver of the flatbed truck was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the undercarriage of the flatbed and the left front bumper of the SUV. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash occurred at 11:50 p.m. The report does not specify further details about the circumstances leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck a pedestrian at an intersection on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The 36-year-old woman suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Multiple SUVs were parked nearby.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Westchester Avenue collided with a pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 36-year-old woman, was injured with fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the pedestrian with its center front end and sustained damage to the right front bumper. Several parked SUVs nearby were also damaged on their left and right rear quarter panels. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 38-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Sound View Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact caused a hip and upper leg injury. The driver was inattentive and distracted.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Sound View Avenue made a left turn and struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not ejected from the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19