Bronx Streets Bleed—City Stalls

A 25-year-old man was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk in the Bronx. The sedan struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The driver was inattentive and distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Morris Park Avenue struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. There was no vehicle damage reported. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553445, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided with an SUV changing lanes on Allerton Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Allerton Avenue struck the left rear quarter panel of an eastbound SUV that was changing lanes. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the lane change. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the front center of the moped and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551587, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left hit a bicyclist riding south on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on White Plains Road collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old man, sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. This crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when drivers fail to yield during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. Three occupants suffered abrasions and injuries to arms and body. Unsafe speed and lane changing caused the crash. All were conscious and restrained or helmeted.

According to the police report, a 2015 motorcycle traveling south on Eastchester Road collided with the rear of a 2014 SUV also traveling south. The motorcycle driver, a 47-year-old man wearing a helmet, and the SUV driver, a 22-year-old woman, both suffered abrasions and injuries to their arms and body. The SUV's front passenger, a 30-year-old man, was also injured. The report lists unsafe speed by the motorcycle driver and unsafe lane changing by the SUV driver as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the SUV's right front bumper at the center back end of the motorcycle. All occupants were conscious and restrained or helmeted at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2019 SUV on Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx. The bike struck the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Bronxwood Avenue collided with a southbound 2019 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved two occupants on the bike and one in the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a moped traveling north on Bronx Park East. The moped driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The sedan’s left front quarter panel and the moped’s front end were damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan was making an improper U-turn when it collided with a moped going straight ahead on Bronx Park East in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The moped driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, and the moped was damaged at its center front end. The sedan driver was licensed; the moped driver was unlicensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Boston Road and Waring Avenue in the Bronx. One driver, 53, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver distraction and failure to yield. Both vehicles hit front left bumpers. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Boston Road near Waring Avenue in the Bronx. The 53-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The crash involved one driver making a left turn and the other going straight. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends, impacting at the left front bumpers. No ejections occurred, and the injured party was an occupant driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Boston Road just after midnight. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s left rear quarter panel. A 19-year-old female passenger hanging on outside the motorcycle suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Boston Road involving a sedan and a motorcycle, both traveling northeast. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the motorcycle’s left rear quarter panel. A 19-year-old female passenger riding on the outside of the motorcycle was injured, sustaining contusions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver, licensed and traveling straight ahead, failed to maintain attention, leading to the impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy riding as a rear passenger on a bike was ejected and injured on Barnes Avenue in the Bronx. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn and a bike going straight.

According to the police report, a vehicle was making a left turn on Barnes Avenue when it collided with a bike traveling straight ahead. The bike carried two occupants, including a 14-year-old male passenger who was ejected during the crash. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the bike. No other injuries or vehicle occupants were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected after a crash on Lurting Avenue in the Bronx. The 24-year-old male suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The moped hit a sedan while making a left turn. No safety equipment was used.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision on Lurting Avenue, Bronx. The moped, traveling north, was making a left turn when it struck a sedan going straight west. The driver was ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The sedan had no occupants and no reported damage. The incident highlights the dangers of left turns involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The driver was following too closely. The cyclist was conscious but injured, with abrasions and no helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on White Plains Road rear-ended a bicyclist also heading north. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, along with abrasions. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center back end of the bike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539672, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped bus on Bronx Park East. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The bus remained stopped with minor damage.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male sedan driver traveling north on Bronx Park East rear-ended a stopped bus. The collision caused head injuries and whiplash to the sedan driver, who was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The bus was stopped in traffic and sustained damage to its center back end, while the sedan's center front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver held a valid license from Pennsylvania. The bus driver was licensed in New York and was not reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535968, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bouck Avenue in the Bronx. A 69-year-old female driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Both drivers were distracted. The crash damaged front bumpers. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bouck Avenue in the Bronx. The 69-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. One vehicle was traveling west, the other north. The collision impacted the front bumpers of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman was struck while crossing at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection near 590 Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. No information about the vehicle type or driver details was provided. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls, putting pedestrians at risk even when crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Eastchester Road. The sedan’s front passenger, a 29-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited the SUV driver falling asleep as the cause. No ejections occurred. Damage hit the sedan’s left rear bumper.

According to the police report, a 2022 Mercedes SUV traveling south on Eastchester Road rear-ended a parked 2020 Ford sedan. The SUV driver, a licensed female, fell asleep, causing the collision. The sedan’s front passenger, a 29-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear bumper and the SUV’s right front bumper. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The passenger was not using any safety equipment. The crash caused moderate injury severity but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right rear quarter panel of an SUV making a left turn on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered full-body injuries including fractures and dislocations. The driver remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling westbound collided with a 2019 SUV making a left turn eastbound on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver, a 45-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The report lists driver errors including 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The motorcycle carried two occupants, but only the driver is noted as injured. The crash caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the SUV and the front end of the motorcycle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529088, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man riding outside a runaway SUV suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in the Bronx. The vehicle backed up, striking the man on the left side. The driverless vehicle caused the injury without ejection or loss of consciousness.

According to the police report, a 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling north on Paulding Avenue in the Bronx backed up as a driverless, runaway vehicle. A 58-year-old male occupant hanging on the outside was struck on the left front quarter panel and left side doors. He sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the contributing factor twice, indicating loss of vehicle control. No other driver errors or victim faults were noted. The injured man was not using any safety equipment while riding outside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck turned left on Neill Avenue. The right front bumper hit a 16-year-old girl crossing. She suffered head trauma and deep cuts. She died on the street. The driver failed to yield. The morning was quiet. The street was not.

A 16-year-old girl was killed at Neill Avenue and Paulding Avenue in the Bronx when a box truck, making a left turn, struck her as she crossed the street. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. A 16-year-old girl crossed without a signal. The right front bumper struck her. Head trauma. Deep cuts. She died there, on the street, before the morning bell rang.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver of the box truck failed to yield while turning. The girl was crossing at the intersection when she was hit. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi made an improper right turn on Adams Street in the Bronx. It struck a sedan traveling straight north. The collision hit the taxi’s right side doors and the sedan’s front end. A female passenger in the taxi suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi was making a right turn improperly on Adams Street in the Bronx when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the taxi’s right side doors and the sedan’s center front end. The taxi carried two occupants, including a 32-year-old female passenger who was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. The contributing factor listed was "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error by the taxi operator. Both drivers were licensed. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old woman crossed Bouck Avenue in a marked crosswalk. An SUV turned left and hit her head with its bumper. She collapsed, unconscious, and died on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent.

A 51-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bouck Avenue near Burke Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a westbound SUV turned left and struck her head with its front bumper. She suffered internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The woman was crossing with no signal present, but the police report centers the driver's failure to yield as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15