Bronx Streets Bleed—City Stalls

Two vehicles collided head-on on Allerton Avenue, injuring three occupants. Drivers and a passenger suffered neck, head, and chest injuries. Both vehicles struck front to front, causing serious trauma but no ejections. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a head-on collision occurred on Allerton Avenue involving a 2016 Dodge taxi traveling west and a 2018 Nissan SUV traveling east. Both vehicles impacted center front ends. The crash injured three occupants: a 53-year-old male taxi driver with a head abrasion, a 35-year-old male SUV driver with internal chest injuries, and a 28-year-old female passenger with neck whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for all parties involved, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision dynamics and injuries highlight the severity of the impact. Driver errors are not explicitly identified, but the head-on nature of the crash suggests a failure to maintain proper lane or control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Mace Avenue in the Bronx. The 20-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the midday crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Mace Avenue in the Bronx at 12:25 PM involving two sedans traveling north and west. The 20-year-old male driver of a 2022 Honda sedan was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. The Honda's right front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end were damaged on impact. Both drivers were licensed and the Honda driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on the inexperience of the driver as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. A 14-year-old rear passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way, causing significant vehicle damage and trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:45 on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. Two sedans collided: one traveling south going straight ahead and the other making a left turn traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the southbound vehicle and the right side doors of the northbound vehicle. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inexperience" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." A 14-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the right front bumper and right side doors, underscoring the severity of the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Paulding Avenue in the Bronx, injuring both drivers. The crash involved a rear-end impact with no vehicle damage reported. Both drivers suffered whiplash and neck or back injuries, conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southeast on Paulding Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the 2009 Toyota sedan was slowing or stopping when the 2016 Volkswagen sedan struck the center back end of the Toyota with its center front end. Both drivers, aged 64 and 63, were injured with neck and back whiplash but remained conscious and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the collision. No vehicle damage was reported despite the impact. The crash occurred in the Bronx at 10:20 a.m., emphasizing the dangers of limited visibility and tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Eastchester Road. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered full-body injuries and lost consciousness. Airbags deployed, but the impact left the driver semiconscious and injured.

According to the police report, at 19:43, a 35-year-old male driver was injured when his vehicle was rear-ended on Eastchester Road near Morris Park Avenue. The striking vehicle, a 2013 Ford SUV traveling north, collided with the center back end of a stopped 2023 Toyota SUV. The impact caused the injured driver to lose consciousness and sustain injuries to his entire body. The driver was not ejected, and airbags deployed during the crash. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding were specified. The collision involved multiple SUVs and resulted in significant vehicle damage. The focus remains on the striking driver’s failure to maintain safe distance behind a stopped vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck disregarded traffic control while turning right, colliding with a westbound sedan on Pelham Parkway South. Two sedan passengers suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and failure to obey signals caused the crash, leaving occupants injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Pelham Parkway South at 8:29 p.m. A box truck traveling north was making a right turn when it collided with a westbound sedan. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper struck the truck's left front bumper, causing center front end damage to both vehicles. Two male sedan passengers, ages 23 and 26, were injured with chest trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report highlights driver errors in failing to obey traffic control devices and distraction, which directly led to the collision and injuries. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720012, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and collided with him on Sackett Avenue in the Bronx. The driver disregarded traffic controls, causing the crash and leaving the cyclist in shock with complaint of pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 PM on Sackett Avenue in the Bronx. A 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was struck by a 2024 BMW sedan making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The bicyclist was not ejected and no helmet or other victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield or obey traffic controls at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720499, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan struck him on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The bike was demolished, and the rider suffered contusions and arm injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 16:02 on White Plains Road near Allerton Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicycle. The 15-year-old bicyclist was ejected from his bike, which was demolished, and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver of the sedan was traveling north, and the bicyclist was traveling east, both going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and 'other' on the bike. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The bicyclist remained conscious but suffered serious injuries requiring medical attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal twisted on Bronxdale Avenue. A sedan’s front end gone, two young men trapped inside, bruised but conscious. Distraction behind the wheel tore flesh and steel. The silence after impact held only pain and the echo of inattention.

Two young men, both 26, were injured when a sedan crashed near 1753 Bronxdale Avenue in the Bronx, according to the police report. The report states the vehicle’s front end was destroyed, with both occupants—driver and front passenger—suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. Both men were conscious but bruised beneath their seat belts. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes a head-on collision, metal folding inward, and the aftermath marked by silence and pain. No other contributing factors are listed for the victims. The focus remains on the driver’s distraction, as documented by police, which led directly to the violent impact and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old unlicensed moped rider struck a parked SUV on Waring Avenue. Thrown from his vehicle, chest crushed, he died alone beneath the streetlight. The police cite traffic control disregarded. No helmet. The Bronx pavement claimed another life.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding a moped northbound on Waring Avenue collided with the left front bumper of a parked SUV near Barker Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 21:22. The rider, who was unlicensed and wore no helmet, was ejected from the moped and suffered fatal chest injuries. The report states, 'A moped slammed into a parked SUV. The unlicensed rider, 34, wore no helmet. Thrown hard, chest crushed. He died under the streetlight, alone on the cold pavement.' Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor in the crash. The moped rider's lack of helmet use and license status are noted in the report after the primary driver error. No other injuries were reported. The parked SUV was unoccupied at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male riding outside a tow truck was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The crash involved a tow truck backing unsafely into a parked sedan in the Bronx, causing severe injuries to the occupant hanging on the truck’s exterior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near 700 Sagamore Street. A tow truck was backing unsafely when it collided with a parked sedan. The injured party was a 23-year-old male occupant riding or hanging on the outside of the tow truck. He was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The tow truck driver’s unsafe backing maneuver caused the collision and the rider’s ejection. The injured occupant was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717639, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford pickup turned left at Adee and Wallace. The unlicensed driver struck a woman crossing with the light. Her leg was crushed. She lay awake on the pavement. The truck showed no scars. The Bronx intersection bore the weight.

A 48-year-old woman was struck and seriously injured by a Ford pickup at the corner of Adee Avenue and Wallace Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pickup was making a left turn when its unlicensed driver hit the pedestrian, who was 'crossing with the light.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The police report notes that the truck sustained no damage. The driver’s lack of a license and failure to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk are cited as direct causes of the crash. The victim’s action—crossing with the signal—is mentioned only to clarify she had the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed driver in a southbound SUV, engaged in a police pursuit, collided with a northbound sedan stopped in traffic on White Plains Road. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the sedan driver, who was properly restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:35 on White Plains Road in the Bronx. An unlicensed male driver operating a 2021 SUV was involved in a police pursuit traveling south when he struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound sedan stopped in traffic. The sedan's driver, a 68-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The sedan driver had no contributing factors listed. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the front and rear quarter panels, confirming the collision dynamics. The incident highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers disregarding traffic controls during police pursuits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712609, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi backing north on Holland Avenue struck a northbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered facial contusions. The impact occurred at the sedan’s left front bumper and the taxi’s rear center. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Holland Avenue at 17:10. A taxi traveling north was backing when it collided with a northbound sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center back end of the taxi. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, sustained facial contusions and was injured but not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factors as unspecified and does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi’s pre-crash action was backing, which contributed to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old female SUV driver lost consciousness while entering a parked position on Boston Road in the Bronx. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. The driver suffered upper arm injuries and shock, with airbags deployed during the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 AM on Boston Road in the Bronx. The driver, a 33-year-old woman operating a 2021 Nissan SUV, was entering a parked position when she lost consciousness, which is cited as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle impacted with its center front end, causing damage and triggering airbag deployment. The driver was not ejected but sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly identifies 'Lost Consciousness' as the cause, highlighting a critical driver medical event rather than external collision factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Neill Avenue in the Bronx at 6 PM. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inattention as contributing factors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash caused significant vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:00 on Neill Avenue in the Bronx involving two sedans. One driver, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash; the report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The other driver, a 28-year-old man, also suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were conscious and wearing lap belts. The collision involved a center back-end impact on a parked vehicle and a center front-end impact on the moving vehicle. The report explicitly identifies unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes, highlighting systemic dangers related to driver behavior. No pedestrian involvement or victim fault was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old female driver suffered facial abrasions after her SUV collided head-on with an unspecified object. The crash occurred at night on Pelham Parkway. The driver was conscious and restrained, sustaining moderate injuries from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 7:56 p.m. on Pelham Parkway involving a 2018 Ford SUV traveling westbound. The vehicle's center front end was damaged, with the point of impact at the right front bumper. The 22-year-old female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected but sustained abrasions to her face and was classified with injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the collision. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2023 Honda crashed into a stopped sedan on Sackett Avenue near Eastchester Road. The driver of the struck car suffered crushing spinal injuries. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal, speed, and inattention closed the gap with brutal force.

According to the police report, a 2023 Honda sedan traveling south on Sackett Avenue near Eastchester Road crashed into the rear of a stopped 2014 Honda sedan at 6:42 a.m. The driver of the stationary vehicle, a 29-year-old woman, was left semiconscious with severe crush injuries to her back, described as 'crushed at the spine, semiconscious, held only by a lap belt.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The narrative states, 'Distraction and speed closed the gap too late.' The driver of the moving vehicle failed to maintain attention and adequate distance, leading to a violent rear-end collision. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured driver. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by driver distraction and tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two passengers suffered whiplash and limb injuries after a high-speed collision between SUVs on Allerton Avenue in the Bronx. The crash struck the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the front center of the other, highlighting unsafe speed as the cause.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Allerton Avenue in the Bronx at 19:22. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of one SUV and the center front end of the other. The report cites unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. Two male passengers, ages 21 and 23, were injured. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Injuries included whiplash and trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, shoulder, and upper arm. Neither occupant was ejected. The drivers were traveling westbound, both going straight ahead prior to impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The collision underscores the dangers posed by excessive speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl crossing White Plains Road was struck by a vehicle traveling north. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian on the left side. The teen suffered abrasions and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of White Plains Road in the Bronx around 14:10. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a vehicle traveling north struck her on the left side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention that led to serious harm to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15