Nine Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Bronx Streets Still Kill

A high-speed police pursuit in the Bronx ended in a violent collision involving multiple vehicles. A 27-year-old male driver was trapped and suffered facial contusions. Unsafe speed was cited as a key factor in the crash’s severity and impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred during a police pursuit on Story Avenue in the Bronx. Multiple vehicles, including SUVs and a sedan, were involved. The report highlights 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the collision. One 27-year-old male driver was trapped inside his vehicle and sustained facial contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one SUV, indicating a violent side collision. Both licensed and unlicensed drivers were involved, with all vehicles traveling southbound. The report explicitly cites driver errors related to unsafe speed during the pursuit, which directly contributed to the crash and injuries. No victim behaviors or pedestrian factors were noted as contributing causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old unlicensed motorscooter driver suffered severe leg injuries in a Bronx crash. The scooter struck a garbage truck making a right turn. Police cite following too closely and improper lane usage as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near 535 Zerega Avenue at 15:12. A 28-year-old male motorscooter driver, who was unlicensed, was injured when his vehicle collided with a garbage truck making a right turn. The scooter driver was going straight northbound and impacted the truck with the center front end of his vehicle. The report identifies driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time. The garbage truck showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily on the scooter. The report highlights driver mistakes on the scooter as central to the crash, with no fault attributed to the truck driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV driver struck an e-bike rider on Metropolitan Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Metropolitan Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2022 Chevrolet SUV and an e-bike. The SUV was traveling south, and the e-bike west, both going straight ahead when the crash happened. The e-bike rider, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's center front end made contact with the e-bike's center front end, yet the SUV sustained no damage. The injured e-bike rider was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of an SUV also heading north on Bruckner Expressway. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected, suffering bruises and injuries to limbs and hip. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2017 motorcycle and a 2011 SUV collided on Bruckner Expressway around 18:50. Both vehicles were traveling north, going straight ahead. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the SUV on its left rear quarter panel. The motorcycle driver and passenger, aged 56 and 58, were both ejected from the motorcycle. Both were conscious but sustained contusions and injuries: the driver suffered elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries, while the passenger sustained hip and upper leg injuries. Both were wearing helmets, listed as safety equipment. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors cited. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver collided head-on with another vehicle on Bruckner Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered a concussion and full-body injuries, left semiconscious. Both vehicles struck front to side, revealing a failure to maintain attention behind the wheel.

According to the police report, at 4:46 AM on Bruckner Boulevard, a sedan traveling south struck the left side doors of a westbound SUV. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with a concussion and full-body trauma, remaining semiconscious after the crash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, with the sedan sustaining front-end damage and the SUV damaged at its center front. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injury even without external hazards.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old girl suffered severe leg injuries while crossing Westchester Avenue with the signal. The crash left her conscious but fractured, highlighting dangers at Bronx intersections. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Westchester Avenue and Morrison Avenue in the Bronx around 7:00 PM. She was crossing with the pedestrian signal when the crash occurred. The report lists her injury severity as serious, including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is documented but not cited as a contributing factor. The report focuses on the severe injuries sustained without attributing fault to the pedestrian or detailing driver misconduct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck a parked box truck on Zerega Avenue, injuring the SUV driver. The impact damaged the right rear bumper of the SUV and the truck’s right rear quarter panel. The driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, at 9:00 AM on Zerega Avenue, a 2015 Jeep SUV traveling west collided with a parked 2005 Ford box truck. The point of impact was the SUV’s right rear bumper and the truck’s right rear quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 61-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as unspecified. The box truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash highlights risks posed by collisions with parked vehicles and driver errors not further specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old boy was struck and injured by a northbound bicyclist on Rosedale Avenue. The child suffered neck injuries and lost consciousness. The bicyclist sustained bruises but remained conscious. Both victims were injured in a collision without reported vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Rosedale Avenue without a signal or crosswalk when he was hit by a northbound bicyclist. The child suffered a neck injury and was unconscious at the scene, indicating severe trauma. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was the sole occupant of the bike, sustained contusions to his lower leg and foot, and remained conscious. The bike showed no damage, and the point of impact was the center front end of the bicycle. The report lists contributing factors for both parties as 'Unspecified,' with no direct driver errors or violations cited. The pedestrian was not at an intersection, and no safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. This incident highlights the dangers cyclists can pose to vulnerable pedestrians even in the absence of clear driver fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a baby girl on Westchester Avenue near Commonwealth. She lay conscious, her head bleeding, skin torn. The night swallowed her cries. Metal and dark streets bore down. No driver error listed. Only silence and injury remain.

A sedan struck a baby girl pedestrian on Westchester Avenue near Commonwealth Avenue in the Bronx, according to the police report. The report states the child was left conscious but suffering from severe head lacerations and torn skin. The narrative reads: 'A sedan struck a baby girl. She lay conscious, head bleeding, skin torn. No name. No voice but the cry swallowed by dark streets and steel.' The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors for this crash. No information is provided about the actions of the victim prior to the collision. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injuries to the vulnerable pedestrian, as documented by responding officers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a sedan struck her while crossing outside a crosswalk. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, causing the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but injured in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling south on Castle Hill Avenue struck her with its left front bumper. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing outside of a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, a 2004 Chevrolet sedan, showed no damage despite the impact. The driver held a New York permit license. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724848, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male motorcyclist sustained knee and lower leg abrasions after a crash on Bruckner Expressway. The rider was helmeted and conscious but injured. Driver inexperience and road debris contributed to the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Bruckner Expressway at 2:00 PM. The rider, who was the sole occupant and wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle was traveling north, going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. Vehicle damage and point of impact are classified as 'Other.' The report highlights driver errors, specifically inexperience, as key causes of the crash, with no mention of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck him at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection near Metropolitan Oval in the Bronx around 9:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan struck him, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and resulting in whiplash. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on the driver’s actions or vehicle damage was provided. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors on the victim’s part were cited. The focus remains on the collision caused by the sedan impacting a pedestrian legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries on Metcalf Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was not ejected and showed no visible complaints but was in shock. The driver was unlicensed, traveling straight northbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Metcalf Avenue in the Bronx at 7:37 p.m. The bicyclist sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected from the bike and showed no visible complaints, although he was in shock. The vehicle involved was a bike operated by an unlicensed male driver traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, and there was no vehicle damage reported. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, but it explicitly notes the driver's unlicensed status as a critical factor. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The crash highlights the risks posed by unlicensed operation of bicycles in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter rider was partially ejected and injured after colliding with an SUV making a right turn on Westchester Avenue. The impact struck the scooter’s center front and the SUV’s right front quarter panel, causing knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected during a collision with a 2019 SUV on Westchester Avenue at 3:40 PM. Both vehicles were traveling west and making right turns when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the scooter’s center front end and the SUV’s right front quarter panel, which sustained damage. The e-scooter rider suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the victim. No safety equipment was noted for the scooter rider. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable micromobility users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720983, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman riding an e-scooter north on White Plains Road collided with a Ford’s side. Metal struck flesh. Her body was crushed. The police report cites driver inattention. The street fell silent after the impact.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman operating an e-scooter was traveling straight north on White Plains Road near Bruckner Boulevard when she collided with the left side doors of a westbound 2022 Ford. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to her entire body. The crash occurred at 19:58. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the collision. Both vehicles were reported to be going straight at the time of impact. The narrative describes, 'Her body was crushed. She was going straight. So was he. One moment of inattention. Then metal. Then silence.' The police report does not list any contributing victim behaviors. The focus remains on driver distraction as a systemic danger on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a 26-year-old male e-bicyclist from behind on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The cyclist was ejected, suffered head injuries, and lost consciousness. Police cited the SUV driver’s following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 3:00 AM on the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx. A station wagon/SUV traveling west collided with the rear center of an e-bike also traveling west. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, resulting in unconsciousness and abrasions. The report identifies the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe following distance, labeled as 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact point on the SUV was its center front end, matching the bike’s center back end, confirming a rear-end collision. No other factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a 59-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east on East Tremont Avenue. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered a back injury, entering shock at the scene. The truck’s front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:40 on East Tremont Avenue. A pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a back injury, classified as severity level 3. The truck’s center front end was the point of impact, indicating the collision occurred during the truck’s turn. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the truck driver’s left turn maneuver directly caused the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were cited. The cyclist experienced shock and had no visible complaints at the scene. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, trapped in shock. The crash involved a moving vehicle striking a parked car’s rear, exposing dangers of distracted driving in city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:44 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved two sedans: one was parked, and the other was traveling westbound. The moving sedan struck the right rear bumper of the parked vehicle, causing damage to both cars. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 29-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers held valid licenses, and no other contributing factors were specified. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. This incident highlights the critical impact of driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Watson Avenue in the Bronx. The front passenger of one vehicle suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inattention as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Watson Avenue in the Bronx at 13:35 involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The front passenger, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed males from New York, traveling straight ahead at the time of collision. The injury to the passenger highlights the consequences of driver errors in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two parked vehicles collided on Unionport Road in the Bronx. The left front bumper of a sedan struck the left side doors of an SUV. A rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:45 on Unionport Road in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2005 sedan and a 2023 SUV, both initially parked and facing north. The sedan's left front bumper impacted the SUV's left side doors. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor leading to the collision. A 36-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of one vehicle sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15