Bronx Streets Bleed—City Stalls

A Jeep SUV hit a moped on Van Nest Avenue. The moped driver, a 17-year-old boy, suffered a hip injury and partial ejection. Police cite unsafe speed. The SUV driver was not hurt. The street saw violence. Metal met flesh.

A crash on Van Nest Avenue at Melville Street in the Bronx left a 17-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, a Jeep SUV and a moped were both traveling west when the SUV struck the moped’s front end. The teen was partially ejected and suffered a hip and upper leg injury, with a reported fracture and dislocation. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, was not injured. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The moped driver was not using safety equipment at the time of impact. The report does not specify further details about the moments before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV slammed into a sedan on Pelham Parkway. Two people suffered head and neck injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed open. The system failed to protect.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck a sedan on Pelham Parkway at White Plains Road in the Bronx. Two occupants were injured: a 45-year-old male driver with head pain and a 42-year-old female front passenger, found unconscious with neck injuries. Both were wearing lap belts. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's right front bumper hit the sedan, damaging the right front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver error and the persistent danger for vehicle occupants when attention lapses and safe distance is ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed at 1776 Eastchester Road. Both drivers injured. Impact hit hard. Distraction and speed fueled the wreck. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The Bronx street bore the cost.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at 1776 Eastchester Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers were injured: a 28-year-old man suffered shoulder and upper arm pain, while a 58-year-old woman reported chest injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for both drivers. The crash involved a southbound SUV going straight and a northbound SUV making a left turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and an e-bike collided on Boston Road near Pelham Parkway. Two teenage girls on the e-bike were hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The crash left both girls with leg injuries. Metal and flesh met at speed.

A crash on Boston Road at Pelham Parkway involved a BMW sedan and an e-bike. Two teenage girls, ages 14 and 15, were riding the e-bike. Both were partially ejected and suffered abrasions to their legs. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The sedan, driven by a 22-year-old man, was struck at the right rear quarter panel. The e-bike, traveling south, hit the sedan's side. Both injured teens were listed as having no safety equipment. The police report highlights driver inattention and inexperience as the main contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Eastchester Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal crumpled. Passengers shaken. The street fell silent after the crash.

A sedan traveling west struck the center back end of a parked SUV at 2121 Eastchester Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. One male driver, age 28, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a front passenger and two registrants, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage at their points of impact. The SUV was parked at the time. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The data points to driver distraction as the key factor in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle struck a sedan’s front bumper in the Bronx. The young rider suffered a head injury. Four people in the sedan were unhurt. Both vehicles moved north. The street saw metal and flesh meet. The night stayed loud.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided near 2204 White Plains Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, the motorcycle, traveling north, hit the center front end of the sedan as the car started from parking. The 22-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Four occupants in the sedan, including the 66-year-old male driver and three passengers, were not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV reversed on Bogart Avenue. It struck a woman and a one-year-old boy. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and confusion. Metal met flesh. The city keeps count.

A station wagon-style SUV, backing north on Bogart Avenue in the Bronx, struck two pedestrians—a 53-year-old woman and a one-year-old boy—who were crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, both pedestrians were injured: the woman suffered arm injuries and pain, while the boy sustained a head abrasion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police report does not mention any errors by the pedestrians. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, especially as vehicles move in reverse near people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and a pickup crashed at Astor and Wilson. Two drivers hurt. One woman’s arm bloodied. One man’s neck in pain. Both stayed conscious. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met in the Bronx dawn.

Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Astor Avenue and Wilson Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a sedan and a pickup truck were both going straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Two drivers were injured: a 46-year-old woman suffered abrasions to her arm and hand, and a 38-year-old man reported neck pain and nausea. Both drivers were conscious after the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars collided on Tomlinson Avenue. Metal struck metal. Four men hurt. Head, neck, back, and arm injuries. No seat belts. No clear cause. The street stayed silent after the impact. Pain lingered. The system failed to protect.

On Tomlinson Avenue at Sackett Avenue in the Bronx, a sedan and an SUV crashed. According to the police report, four men suffered injuries: one driver with a head contusion, three passengers with pain in the neck, back, and upper arm. None wore safety equipment. Both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan went straight, the SUV turned right. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The crash left metal twisted and bodies aching. The cause remains unclear, but the toll is real: four injured, another night of pain on Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into the back of an SUV in the Bronx. One passenger suffered injuries to her entire body. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The crash left shock and pain behind. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.

Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and a Ford sedan, collided on White Plains Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were heading south when the sedan struck the center back end of the SUV. One passenger, a 29-year-old woman in the SUV, was injured across her entire body and left in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors are noted. The data shows all drivers were licensed. No helmet or signal issues are listed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs slammed together on Mace Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.

According to the police report, two station wagons—both SUVs—collided at Mace Avenue and Lurting Avenue in the Bronx. Two drivers, both women, ages 27 and 45, were injured. They suffered neck injuries and contusions. Four other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for all involved drivers. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by driver error and distraction on city streets. The force of the impact left both vehicles damaged, with the right and left front bumpers taking the brunt. Streets like Mace Avenue remain sites of risk, even for those inside cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit an 11-year-old boy riding an e-scooter on Allerton Avenue. The child was ejected and injured. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left the boy in shock, bleeding from his arm. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

An 11-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was struck by a sedan at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Allerton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash occurred when the sedan, traveling east, made a left turn and collided with the northbound e-scooter. The boy was ejected from his scooter, suffered injuries to his upper arm, and was left in shock with minor bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 54-year-old woman. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by young, vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812416, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turned left on Bronxdale Avenue. It struck a southbound e-scooter. The rider flew from the scooter, hit his head, and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers in the SUV were shaken. The street stayed quiet after impact.

A collision on Bronxdale Avenue at Matthews Avenue in the Bronx involved a northbound SUV making a left turn and a southbound e-scooter going straight. The crash ejected the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider, who suffered a head injury and was found unconscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the scooter. Three SUV occupants, including a front passenger and a rear passenger, were not ejected and reported unspecified injuries. The e-scooter rider was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s error. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up and a sedan crashed on Waring Avenue in the Bronx. One passenger suffered hip and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The street bore the cost of distraction.

Two vehicles—a pick-up truck and a sedan—collided on Waring Avenue at Wallace Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction led to the crash. Five men were involved. One passenger, age 47, was injured in the hip and upper leg and reported whiplash. The other occupants, including both drivers, were not seriously hurt. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors are cited. The crash left one person injured and exposed the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night crash in the Bronx. A moving SUV struck a parked SUV. One man, the driver, was left unconscious and injured. The street fell silent. Metal bent. No clear cause named. Another life changed in a flash.

A collision occurred at 1255 E 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 2014 Jeep SUV traveling west struck a parked 2008 Saturn SUV. The crash left the 50-year-old male driver of the moving SUV unconscious and injured. Another occupant, a male, suffered unspecified injuries. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the Jeep and the left rear bumper of the Saturn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW sedan hit a 34-year-old man crossing Boston Road in the Bronx. The crash left the pedestrian in shock, pain radiating through his body. Sirens echoed as the night air filled with shouts and the sharp scent of metal.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling south on Boston Road struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was described as being in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle's right front bumper was damaged in the impact. The pedestrian was following the signal at the time of the collision. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 15-year-old boy on an e-scooter collided with an SUV at Bronxwood Avenue. The impact left him conscious but with a head injury and visible bruising. Sirens echoed as dusk fell, drawing neighbors to the scene of twisted metal and scattered debris.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured in a collision with a Lexus SUV at 2565 Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx. The teen, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both involved parties. No helmet use was noted, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the vulnerability of young riders in collisions with larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Evening light caught metal on Morris Park Ave as an SUV making a U-turn struck a dirt bike. The dirt bike driver, 23, was left unconscious with a head injury. Sirens echoed as bystanders watched the aftermath unfold.

A crash occurred on Morris Park Avenue at Garfield Street in the Bronx involving a station wagon/SUV and a dirt bike. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV was making a U-turn while the dirt bike was traveling straight ahead when the collision happened. The dirt bike driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment for the dirt bike driver, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the left side doors of the SUV and the front end of the dirt bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man walking near Pelham Parkway South and Hone Avenue was struck by an e-scooter. The impact left him with a bruised leg. Sirens echoed as he remained conscious, pain radiating through his knee and foot. Asphalt dust lingered in the air.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling west on Pelham Parkway South struck a 51-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included in the report. The e-scooter showed no visible damage. The collision underscores the dangers faced by pedestrians even when not in the roadway, especially when drivers fail to pay attention or travel at unsafe speeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.

• Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-04-15