Nine Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Bronx Streets Still Kill

Two SUVs collided on Bruckner Boulevard when one vehicle changed lanes and the other followed too closely. The impact struck the right side doors of the lead vehicle. A 36-year-old female driver suffered a neck contusion and was injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 p.m. on Bruckner Boulevard involving two sport utility vehicles traveling westbound. The lead vehicle, a 2016 Honda SUV driven by a 36-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when it was struck on the right side doors. The striking vehicle, a 2002 Lexus SUV, was changing lanes and failed to maintain a safe distance, contributing to the collision. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the primary driver error. The lead driver sustained a neck contusion and was injured but remained conscious. There is no indication that the injured driver’s actions contributed to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors of the lead vehicle, while the striking vehicle showed no damage. This crash highlights the dangers of lane changes combined with tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV traveling south struck a Toyota sedan making an improper left turn on Rosedale Avenue. The sedan's right side doors took the impact. A 43-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered facial injuries and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:39 on Rosedale Avenue. A Nissan SUV traveling straight south collided with a Toyota sedan that was making a left turn improperly. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage there. The SUV's center front end was also damaged. The sedan carried three occupants, including a 43-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who was injured with facial trauma and experienced shock. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. There is no indication that the passenger's actions contributed to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2021 Kia sedan traveling west on Bruckner Boulevard rear-ended another vehicle. Three female occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash, all experiencing shock. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt. Police cited other vehicular factors as contributing causes.

According to the police report, a 2021 Kia sedan traveling west on Bruckner Boulevard struck the center back end of another unspecified vehicle. The collision injured three female occupants in the Kia: a 28-year-old driver and two passengers aged 24 and 6. All sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). Each occupant was restrained properly, with the driver and front passenger using lap belts and the child passenger secured in a child restraint. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues on the part of the Kia driver. The impact point was the center back end of the Kia, consistent with a rear-end collision. No contributing factors were attributed to the victims. The report highlights systemic danger from driver failure to maintain safe distance or control, resulting in multiple injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. A 77-year-old female sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end while going straight. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused significant front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway around 16:30. A 77-year-old female sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The sedan was merging westbound when it was struck by a westbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The SUV impacted the sedan's center front end with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured driver. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles. The SUV carried five occupants, while the sedan had one. The female sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701634, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a parked garbage truck on East 174 Street. Two male occupants in the sedan suffered contusions and bruises, with injuries to the head and lower leg. Driver inattention and improper lane use caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 19:36 on East 174 Street, a 2019 Tesla sedan traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2016 Mack garbage truck. The sedan's right front bumper sustained damage. The sedan carried two male occupants, both 25 years old, who were injured but conscious. The driver suffered a head contusion, and the passenger sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in maintaining proper attention and lane discipline. The garbage truck was stationary at the time of impact. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704106, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a northbound sedan making a right turn at Westchester Avenue. The pedestrian suffered back contusions and remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northbound in the Bronx made a right turn near 1615 Westchester Avenue and struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, operated by a licensed male driver, showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the right front quarter panel. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The focus remains on the collision dynamics, with no indication of pedestrian fault or helmet use. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when working in active roadways, even when vehicles appear undamaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

In the Bronx, a southbound SUV struck the rear of a parked SUV. The driver of the parked vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near Colgate Avenue just after midnight. A southbound 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, collided with the center back end of a parked 2010 SUV. The parked vehicle was occupied by a 60-year-old female driver who was not ejected but sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The impact damaged the center back end of the parked SUV and the center front end of the moving SUV. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701683, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man was struck head-on by a Mercedes sedan while crossing White Plains Road near Archer Street. His skull was crushed. He died there, between a BMW and the curb, under indifferent streetlights.

A 22-year-old pedestrian was killed while crossing White Plains Road near Archer Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The report states he was struck head-on by a Mercedes sedan. The narrative details, 'His skull crushed. He died there, between a BMW and the curb, under the streetlights that did not see.' The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, highlighting the presence of driver error in this fatal crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but these details are only mentioned after the primary contributing factor of alcohol involvement by the driver. The impact was severe, resulting in fatal head injuries. The crash occurred in the early morning hours, underscoring the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped making a U-turn collided with a southbound SUV on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver suffered back injuries and bruises. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:18 on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. A 25-year-old male moped driver was making a U-turn when his vehicle was struck on the left side doors by a southbound Mazda SUV. The moped sustained damage to the left rear quarter panel, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. The moped driver, who was conscious and not ejected, suffered back injuries and contusions. The report explicitly lists failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victim's behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failing to yield and distraction, especially during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screamed on East Tremont. A parked Toyota, crushed at the right front. The woman inside, belted, conscious, her back broken. Three vehicles, one lane gone wrong. Pain lingered where a driver’s error shattered stillness.

A violent collision on East Tremont Avenue near 1901 left a 41-year-old woman with a broken back, according to the police report. She was seated in her parked Toyota, belted in, when a crash involving three vehicles erupted. The report states, 'A parked Toyota crushed at the right front. The woman inside, 41, conscious, strapped in a lap belt. Her back broken.' The police cite 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline led to the crash. The woman, an occupant of the parked vehicle, suffered severe crush injuries. The report makes no mention of any victim actions contributing to the collision. The focus remains on the improper lane use that shattered a moment of stillness and left lasting injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696027, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries after her SUV was struck on the right front quarter panel by a tractor truck passing improperly on Sheridan Boulevard Ramp. The collision caused whiplash and vehicle damage, highlighting driver errors in lane usage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:46 on Sheridan Boulevard Ramp involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 2021 International tractor truck. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old female, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The truck was traveling west and was passing when it impacted the right front quarter panel of the SUV, which was going straight ahead. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver’s error in lane management. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to both vehicles and resulted in injury to the SUV driver, underscoring the dangers posed by improper passing maneuvers on city ramps.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695445, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after his SUV struck the center back end of another vehicle on the Bruckner Expressway late at night. The impact caused moderate injury but no ejection. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, at 11:38 PM on the Bruckner Expressway, a 43-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling eastbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The driver was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt. The collision resulted in neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The impact point and vehicle damage were both at the center back end of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695214, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a stopped sedan on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The sedan’s 19-year-old female driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both vehicles were westbound. The collision caused center front and back-end damage to the truck and sedan respectively.

According to the police report, at 9:40 a.m. on the Cross Bronx Expressway, a 2021 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling west collided with the rear of a 2021 Hyundai sedan also traveling west. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the pick-up truck struck it at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 19-year-old female driver, who was licensed and conscious, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the pick-up truck driver. No ejections occurred. The collision highlights the dangers of rear-end impacts on busy expressways and the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in such crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694475, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Cadillac veered north on Castle Hill Avenue, its driver blacked out. Steel shrieked. The bus’s side split open. The 61-year-old man woke bleeding, head pressed to the wheel. Lost consciousness behind the wheel tore metal and lives apart.

According to the police report, a northbound Cadillac sedan veered into a Ford bus near Castle Hill Avenue and Chatterton Avenue in the Bronx. The report states the 61-year-old male driver of the Cadillac 'blacked out before' the crash and awoke with severe head bleeding behind the wheel. The contributing factor listed is 'Lost Consciousness.' The Cadillac’s front end folded on impact, while the bus’s left side doors were split open. The report details that both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. No evidence in the police report suggests any error or contributing action by the bus driver or passengers. The focus remains on the sedan driver’s loss of consciousness, which led to the violent impact and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Bruckner Expressway. A 43-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved a rear-end impact. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling westbound.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on the Bruckner Expressway. The 43-year-old male driver of the struck vehicle was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea and experiencing shock. The crash occurred when one SUV struck the center back end of the other. The contributing factor listed was following too closely, indicating the striking driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound at the time. There is no mention of victim error or safety equipment contributing to the crash. The impact caused damage to the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man on a motorscooter was ejected and suffered full-body contusions after colliding with a sedan turning left on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The sedan struck the scooter’s left front quarter panel, causing severe injury.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle after a collision with a sedan in the Bronx. The sedan, traveling west, was making a left turn when it struck the motorscooter, which was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end and the scooter’s left front quarter panel. The scooter driver suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the scooter driver but does not specify any driver errors for the sedan. The scooter driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Bronx River Parkway struck its front passenger. The 18-year-old female occupant suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The driver, inexperienced and speeding, caused a center front end collision. Airbags deployed; passenger conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 2016 Hyundai sedan traveling north on Bronx River Parkway collided at the center front end. The front passenger, an 18-year-old female, sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and protected by airbags and a lap belt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash caused significant vehicle damage to the front center. No ejection occurred. The injuries reflect the violent impact inside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687649, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear center of a parked vehicle on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The left rear passenger in the taxi suffered back injuries and whiplash. The passenger remained conscious and was not ejected. Damage focused on the taxi’s right rear bumper.

According to the police report, a 2021 taxi traveling south on the Cross Bronx Expressway rear-ended a parked vehicle, impacting the center back end. The taxi carried three occupants. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passenger. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions involving taxis and their passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike struck a bicyclist from behind on Westchester Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, left semiconscious with a concussion. The motorbike driver was unlicensed and distracted, following too closely at impact.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling west on Westchester Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist also heading west. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a serious head injury resulting in a concussion. The motorbike driver was unlicensed and failed to maintain a safe distance, contributing factors listed as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the center back end of the bicyclist’s bike and the center front end of the motorbike. The report also notes driver inexperience and distraction as contributing factors. No fault is attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old female e-bike driver suffered a knee and lower leg fracture in a Bronx crash. The collision struck her bike’s left front quarter panel. She remained conscious and was not ejected. No damage was reported to the e-bike.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female operating an EVO Scooter e-bike was injured in a collision on East 174 Street in the Bronx. She sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. The crash involved impact to the left front quarter panel of the e-bike. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was noted. The e-bike showed no damage. The other vehicle involved was a Chevrolet car or SUV with impact to its right front quarter panel. The report does not specify the other vehicle’s driver or contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685894, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15