Nine Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Bronx Streets Still Kill

An SUV merging eastbound collided with a sedan stopped in traffic on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered head injuries and shock. The crash caused significant damage to the sedan's right side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 2024 BMW SUV was merging eastbound when it struck the right side doors of a 2017 Toyota sedan that was stopped in traffic. The sedan's driver, a 20-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The police report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor, but the primary driver error was the SUV's merging maneuver that resulted in the impact. The sedan driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles traveling east. The collision caused damage primarily to the sedan's right side doors and the SUV's left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck an e-scooter rider traveling west on Purdy Street in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police report cites unspecified contributing factors without blaming the injured rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Purdy Street in the Bronx. A 35-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a 2024 Nissan sedan also heading west but making a U-turn. The e-scooter driver sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash, remaining conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the sedan driver's maneuver of making a U-turn as the critical pre-crash action leading to the collision. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The report does not assign fault to the injured rider or mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy was struck while emerging from near a parked pickup truck on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was licensed and the vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 14:50 on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The child was emerging from in front of or behind a parked pickup truck when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The pickup truck was traveling east and had one licensed male driver. The vehicle showed no damage and the point of impact was the center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian’s location and action suggest a hazardous interaction with the parked vehicle, but no fault or blame is assigned to the child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Metal tore. A woman in the back seat suffered a bleeding head. She stayed conscious. The ride home ended in shattered glass and silence.

A violent collision unfolded on the Cross Bronx Expressway near 2333 when, according to the police report, a sedan 'slammed into a parked diesel truck.' The report describes the aftermath: 'Metal screamed. In the back seat, a 48-year-old woman bled from the head. She stayed awake.' The injured woman, a right rear passenger, suffered severe lacerations to her head but remained conscious. According to the police report, the sedan was 'going straight ahead' before striking the stationary truck, which was parked at the time of impact. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the sequence of events makes clear that the moving sedan collided with a non-moving vehicle. No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the sedan's impact with a parked vehicle, leaving a passenger wounded amid twisted steel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male sedan driver suffered upper arm injuries in a Bronx crash. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The collision involved a sedan striking a parked taxi. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:48 AM on Havemeyer Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was a 23-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a contusion and upper arm injury. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a parked taxi. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was noted on the sedan's center front end and left front bumper, indicating impact points. The taxi was stationary at the time, and no other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy was injured crossing Beach Avenue in the Bronx. The child suffered abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with no driver errors or contributing factors reported in the police data.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Beach Avenue in the Bronx at 4 p.m. The child was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and was conscious at the time of the report. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The absence of identified driver errors in the police report highlights a gap in the data regarding the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx at midday. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s back end. A 56-year-old front passenger suffered bruising and full-body injury. Police cite following too closely and pedestrian confusion as contributing factors.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Castle Hill Avenue collided at 12:15 PM. The 2021 Ford SUV struck the center back end of the 2015 Lincoln SUV. The front passenger, a 56-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and full-body trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies the driver error as "Following Too Closely," which led to the rear-end collision. Additionally, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" is listed as a contributing factor, though no pedestrian was directly involved in the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and the complex urban environment where pedestrian confusion can compound risks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl riding a bike was ejected and bruised after a sedan struck her on Commonwealth Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the bicyclist injured across her entire body.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 19:20 on Commonwealth Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 12-year-old female, was ejected from her bike and sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north, struck the bike on its right front quarter panel with the sedan’s center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users like child bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a vehicle backing south on Evergreen Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash resulted from the driver backing unsafely, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 10:45 p.m. on Evergreen Avenue in the Bronx. The 61-year-old male pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when he was hit by a vehicle traveling south that was backing up. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle had one occupant and was unspecified in type. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers reversing without adequate caution, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head abrasions on White Plains Road. The crash involved driver inattention or distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet but sustained serious injury. The impact was to the bike’s front center, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on White Plains Road at 8:25 p.m. The bicyclist was traveling southbound, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist sustained head abrasions and was wearing a helmet at the time. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which showed no damage. No other vehicle details or occupants were reported. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, which led to the serious injury of the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2007 Yamaha motorcycle tore down Commerce Avenue, Bronx, turning left at unsafe speed. The unlicensed rider and his 13-year-old passenger, both helmetless, were ejected and struck the pavement headfirst. Both died instantly in the darkness.

According to the police report, a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling at unsafe speed on Commerce Avenue near Newbold Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle, operated by a 21-year-old unlicensed rider, attempted a left turn and lost control. The report states both the rider and his 13-year-old passenger were ejected from the motorcycle, striking the pavement headfirst. Both individuals suffered fatal head injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Neither the rider nor the passenger was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash occurred in the early morning darkness, underscoring the lethal consequences of high speed and improper turning on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered moderate burns and hip injuries after colliding with a sedan in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The sedan showed no damage, indicating a possible failure to yield or other driver error.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicycle, both traveling westbound. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained moderate burns and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, operated by a single occupant, showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash, with the point of impact recorded as 'No Damage.' The bike's point of impact was the center back end. Although the report does not specify explicit driver errors, the lack of damage to the sedan and the ejection of the bicyclist suggest a failure to yield or other driver-related contributing factors. The bicyclist's contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified,' emphasizing the focus on vehicle dynamics and driver responsibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered elbow and arm injuries in a collision with a sedan at Westchester Avenue. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as causes. Airbags deployed; no ejection occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 AM near 1599 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 67-year-old female driver of a 2022 SUV was injured, sustaining elbow and lower arm injuries and experiencing shock. The SUV's airbags deployed, and the driver was not ejected. The collision involved a 2014 sedan traveling north and the SUV traveling west, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The injuries and damage reflect the impact dynamics described.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Leland Avenue in the Bronx. The female driver of one vehicle suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 AM on Leland Avenue in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling north and east. The female driver of the northbound Lexus sedan was injured, sustaining a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the left front bumper of the Lexus and the right front quarter panel of the other sedan. The drivers were licensed in New York. The injury and crash details highlight the critical role of driver error in disregarding traffic controls leading to this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling north on Evergreen Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash involved unsafe speed by the sedan, highlighting driver error and risk to vulnerable road users.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on Evergreen Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan, initially parked, struck a 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling north. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and concussion, classified as injury severity 3, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. There is no indication of any contributing factors from the bicyclist. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as speeding, which directly endanger vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck head-on on Elder Avenue. The 38-year-old rider was hurled from the machine, torn open, and left bleeding on the quiet Bronx street. Blood pooled beneath him. The night stood still. He remained conscious amid the wreckage.

According to the police report, a moped was struck head-on near Elder Avenue and East 172nd Street in the Bronx at 11:37 p.m. The 38-year-old rider was ejected from the moped, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body. The report describes the rider as 'conscious' but left bleeding on the pavement, with blood pooling beneath him. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends, indicating a direct collision. The police report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors, and no other vehicle types or parties are identified. The narrative underscores the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the moped rider, who was the only person injured in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on and rear-end on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction. Both occupants remained conscious but injured in the violent impact.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling westbound on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided at 16:16. The 2023 Lexus SUV struck the center back end of the 2022 Cadillac SUV, which was hit at its center front end. The driver of the Lexus, a 57-year-old woman, was cited for driver inattention and distraction as a contributing factor. Both the Lexus driver and her 59-year-old front passenger sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash and were conscious after the crash. Neither occupant was ejected. The report highlights driver error—specifically inattention—as the cause of the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy suffered a severe leg injury as a passenger in a Bronx sedan crash. The vehicle was slowing or stopping with no reported damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors or victim faults.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male occupant was injured while riding as a right rear passenger in a 2021 Toyota sedan in the Bronx near Metropolitan Oval at 9:07 AM. The child sustained a fracture and dislocation to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle was slowing or stopping before the incident and showed no damage or point of impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for the injured passenger but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. There is no mention of victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The driver’s license status and travel direction remain unknown, and no ejection occurred. This incident highlights risks to young passengers even in low-impact scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man on an e-bike struck a car’s side on Westchester Avenue. His head smashed. Blood pooled beneath the streetlights. No helmet. Right-of-way denied. He died where no one yielded.

A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after striking the side of a car near 1957 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 21:55. The report states the bicyclist suffered fatal head injuries and internal bleeding, dying at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, emphasizing that the right-of-way was not given. The narrative notes, 'No helmet. Head smashed. Internal bleeding. He died beneath the streetlights, where the right-of-way was not his, and no one yielded.' The police report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor prior to the collision. The focus remains on the failure to yield, a recurring danger on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy riding a bike was struck and ejected by a sedan turning right on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The boy suffered head contusions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on White Plains Road made a right turn and struck a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper hitting the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver as a contributing factor. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted for the bicyclist, but the primary driver error was the failure to yield. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was minimal, indicating the severity of injury came from the impact and ejection rather than vehicle deformation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744587, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15