Bronx Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand 20 MPH Now

An 18-year-old woman crossing E Tremont Ave was struck and left bleeding on the Bronx asphalt. The driver fled. Her leg was crushed. No name, no face, just pain and the echo of vanishing wheels.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old woman was crossing E Tremont Ave near Fink Ave when she was struck by a vehicle. The report states her 'leg [was] crushed' and she was found 'conscious on the cold pavement.' The driver did not remain at the scene, vanishing without providing aid or identification. The police report describes the incident as a hit-and-run, noting there was 'no name, no face. Just blood on the Bronx asphalt.' The report does not list any contributing factors attributed to the driver, but the act of fleeing highlights a systemic danger: drivers leaving injured pedestrians behind. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800524, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 35-year-old male driver suffered back contusions in a front-end SUV crash on Hutchinson River Parkway. The vehicle struck an unspecified object or vehicle while traveling southbound. The driver was conscious and restrained, but injuries were serious enough to require attention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:34 AM on Hutchinson River Parkway involving a 2024 SUV traveling southbound. The vehicle sustained center front-end damage from a collision described as 'Other Vehicular.' The 35-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with back contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver or vehicle-related error, though specifics are unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash highlights risks related to driver control and vehicle operation on the parkway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver struck a carry-all vehicle from behind on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx. Both driver and front passenger in the carry-all suffered back injuries. The impact damaged the center front and rear ends of the vehicles involved.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx around 3:30 PM. The driver of a station wagon/SUV was stopped in traffic when a carry-all vehicle traveling southwest struck it from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The carry-all driver, a 69-year-old male, and his 66-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining back injuries classified as severity level 3. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end of the carry-all and the center back end of the SUV. The police report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling east struck him. The crash caused upper arm contusions. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.

At 9:17 AM in the Bronx, a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Mayflower Avenue was struck by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the collision involved the sedan's center front end impacting the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound SUV struck a stopped taxi on Philip Ave in the Bronx. The taxi driver suffered a serious shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on Philip Ave in the Bronx, a 2006 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped 2023 taxi. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck from behind.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A multi-vehicle crash on Bruckner Expressway injured a 27-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and a sedan traveling north. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing head injuries and vehicle damage to left rear and front panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway around 6:50 AM involving multiple vehicles traveling north. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3, with contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was using safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to speed control on a busy expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798210, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tractor truck changing lanes collided with a sedan traveling straight on Bruckner Expressway. Both drivers and a passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Limited view and improper lane usage contributed to the crash, causing front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2024 diesel tractor truck was changing lanes southwestbound on Bruckner Expressway when it struck a sedan traveling straight in the same direction. The truck's driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, which are cited as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New York driver, sustained left front bumper damage. Both the sedan driver, age 70, and a 33-year-old right rear passenger were injured with whiplash and whole-body trauma but were not ejected. Both occupants used lap belts and harnesses. The report highlights the truck driver's failure to maintain a clear view and proper lane discipline as key causes, emphasizing systemic dangers in lane-changing maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796779, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An unlicensed e-scooter rider crashed on Brush Avenue in the Bronx, sustaining a serious head injury and concussion. The rider was conscious and not ejected but wore no safety equipment. Police list unspecified contributing factors without blaming the victim.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. The driver, who was unlicensed, suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report notes the driver wore no safety equipment. Contributing factors are listed as unspecified, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash involved the e-scooter and another unspecified vehicle, both sustaining damage at other impact points. The police report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver as a critical factor, underscoring systemic dangers related to unregulated vehicle operation in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus merging at unsafe speed rear-ended a sedan, triggering a chain collision on Hutchinson River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary driver error behind the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 16:30. A bus traveling north was merging when it impacted the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The bus driver's unsafe speed is listed as a contributing factor. This impact caused a multi-vehicle collision involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the bus driver as the key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 51-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made an improper turn on Westchester Ave in the Bronx. The collision caused abrasions and left the cyclist conscious but injured, highlighting driver errors in lane use and turning.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:15 on Westchester Ave in the Bronx. A 2019 Kia sedan, traveling west and making a U-turn, collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with abrasions reported. The police cited 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the impact. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's center front end, while the sedan showed no damage. The report emphasizes driver errors in improper turning and lane usage as the cause, with no contributing factors assigned to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 33-year-old man crossing Middletown Road with the signal was struck by a vehicle that failed to yield right-of-way. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s error caused serious harm at a busy Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:55 p.m. on Middletown Road near Crosby Avenue in the Bronx. A 33-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle, identified as unspecified type, failed to yield right-of-way and struck him. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions, and remained conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the driver’s actions. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding right-of-way rules at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 2011 SUV struck the back of another vehicle on Randall Avenue in the Bronx, injuring three passengers. All victims suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash caused center rear and front-end damage to the vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a 2011 ACUR SUV with five occupants rear-ended another vehicle on Randall Avenue in the Bronx at 13:20. The SUV was stopped in traffic before the collision. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the other vehicle. Three passengers in the SUV, aged 45, 17, and 8, were injured with back injuries and complaints of whiplash. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and the injuries sustained by vehicle occupants even when restrained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 38-year-old woman suffered a head injury and concussion after a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Eastchester Road at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a northbound 2006 Honda SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, resulting in a head injury and concussion for the pedestrian, who remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behavior. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A crash on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx injured two passengers. The collision involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely. Both victims suffered whiplash and shock, highlighting driver errors that led to serious injuries without ejection or fatality.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx at 10:40. Two sedans collided, with contributing factors listed as unsafe lane changing and following too closely. One vehicle was parked before the crash, while the other was traveling west going straight ahead. The impact points were the left rear bumper and right front bumper. Two occupants were injured: a 77-year-old male right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, and a 35-year-old female left rear passenger experienced back injuries and whiplash. Both were in shock but not ejected from the vehicles. The report specifically cites driver errors including unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers of driver errors in lane management and following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791966, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old man suffered a severe leg fracture after a vehicle struck him on Halperin Avenue in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield and was speeding, hitting the pedestrian outside an intersection with the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:50 on Halperin Avenue in the Bronx. A 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a vehicle traveling straight ahead struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, performing other actions in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as "Unsafe Speed" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver traveling north on Waterbury Ave was struck on the right side doors by an eastbound vehicle on E Tremont Ave. The 37-year-old rider was ejected, sustaining upper arm injuries and abrasions. The crash caused significant vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:14 in the Bronx at the intersection of E Tremont Ave and Waterbury Ave. A moped, driven by a 37-year-old male wearing a helmet, was traveling north when it was struck on the right side doors by another vehicle traveling east. The moped driver was ejected from the vehicle and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, as well as abrasions. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors cited. The impact point was the center front end of the striking vehicle and the right side doors of the moped, causing damage to both vehicles. The moped driver was conscious after the crash but injured. No pedestrian or cyclist victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old female driver suffered head injuries in a late-night crash on Bruckner Expressway. According to the police report, fatigue impaired her driving, causing a collision that damaged the vehicle's front end. She was conscious and restrained at impact.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver operating a 2008 Honda sedan on Bruckner Expressway at 22:09 was involved in a crash. The vehicle was traveling north, going straight ahead, when the left front bumper struck an unspecified object, causing center front end damage. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained a head injury classified as a contusion or bruise and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as a contributing factor to the collision, indicating driver impairment due to fatigue. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver fatigue on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck struck the rear of a sedan traveling south on Bruckner Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 22-year-old man, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan, both traveling south on Bruckner Expressway, collided with the truck impacting the center front end of the sedan’s left front bumper. The crash caused head injuries to the sedan’s front passenger, a 22-year-old male occupant, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness and experienced minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The sedan was not ejected, and the driver held a valid license from Connecticut, while the truck driver was licensed in New York. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact, with the truck striking the sedan from behind. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A female SUV driver slammed into the rear of a sedan while both traveled northbound on the New England Thruway ramp. The sedan driver, 64, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:21 on the New England Thruway ramp. A female driver in a 2021 Kia SUV struck the left rear bumper of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling in the same direction. The sedan driver, a 64-year-old woman, was injured with complaints of pain and nausea and suffered injuries to her entire body. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies the SUV driver's errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The sedan driver was merging at the time of impact. The SUV sustained roof damage at the right front bumper, indicating a forceful rear collision. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and excessive speed on highway ramps.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789807, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14