No More Names on the Asphalt: Slow Down, Save Lives

Two SUVs collided head-on on Paulding Avenue. The front passenger of one vehicle suffered a concussion and head injury. The crash occurred during early morning hours. Driver distraction was cited as the contributing factor in the police report.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Paulding Avenue at 1:10 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and the other westbound, and impacted at their front bumpers. The right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other were damaged. The front passenger, a 27-year-old male, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. The collision resulted in serious injury to the passenger, highlighting the dangers posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a severe elbow injury after a sedan failed to yield right-of-way on Monticello Avenue. The cyclist was wearing a helmet but was left incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 PM on Monticello Avenue in the Bronx. A 27-year-old male bicyclist, traveling north and wearing a helmet, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the contributing factor as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver, who was going straight ahead. The bicyclist was incoherent after the impact, highlighting the severity of the collision. The sedan, a 2022 Toyota registered in New Jersey, was also traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was unlicensed but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle crash on Bronx River Parkway left two front-seat passengers injured. Unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing by drivers caused the collision. The impact fractured a knee and caused whiplash, highlighting dangerous driver behaviors on this busy road.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:15 on Bronx River Parkway involving multiple vehicles including sedans and a pick-up truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as primary contributing factors from the drivers. Two front-seat passengers were injured: a 22-year-old male suffered a fractured knee and lower leg, and a 33-year-old female sustained whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The male passenger had no safety equipment, while the female was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The collision points included the center back end of the pick-up truck and the front bumpers of sedans, indicating a chain reaction crash. Driver errors, specifically unsafe speed and lane changes, directly contributed to the injuries and vehicle damage, underscoring systemic dangers on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash after his SUV was rear-ended on the Bronx River Parkway. The crash involved two SUVs traveling southbound, with following too closely cited as the cause. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Bronx River Parkway around 9:00 a.m. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling southbound were involved. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by another SUV. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the rear driver. The injured party was a 33-year-old male driver, conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness, who sustained chest injuries and whiplash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV overturned after changing lanes at unsafe speed, colliding with multiple vehicles. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash demolished the SUV and damaged several other cars traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 18:19. A 35-year-old female driver of a 2022 BMW SUV was changing lanes at unsafe speed when the SUV overturned, causing a multi-vehicle collision. The report notes "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. The overturned SUV sustained demolished damage, while three other northbound vehicles traveling straight ahead were struck at various points, including center back end and front quarter panels. The SUV driver was injured with a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of lane changes at unsafe speeds on busy parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old female passenger suffered a shoulder injury when an SUV executing an improper turn collided with a sedan on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The impact struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel and left side doors, causing internal injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:24 on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a U-turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The primary contributing factor cited is "Turning Improperly" by the SUV driver. The impact occurred on the SUV’s left front quarter panel and left side doors. A 59-year-old female occupant in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV was injured, sustaining an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as internal and serious. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior or safety equipment. The sedan, also driven by a licensed male driver, sustained damage to its left front bumper. This crash highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck its right rear passenger, causing upper arm and shoulder injuries. The passenger suffered whiplash but was not ejected. The crash involved a tractor truck nearby, with no clear driver errors cited in the report.

According to the police report, a 2007 Honda sedan traveling north on Conner Street impacted its right front bumper, injuring a 55-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position. She sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. The passenger was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report notes no ejection occurred. A 2023 diesel tractor truck was also involved in the incident, though no damage or impact details were provided for this vehicle. The police report does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors for the injury were listed as unspecified. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided traveling north on Baychester Avenue. The rear SUV followed too closely and struck the vehicle ahead. Two female passengers suffered internal injuries to the knee, leg, foot, and neck. Both remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:35 on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. Two Station Wagons/SUVs were traveling north when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The contributing factor cited was 'Following Too Closely' by the driver of the rear SUV. The report identifies two injured occupants: a 33-year-old female right rear passenger with knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, and a 28-year-old female left rear passenger with neck injuries. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the collision. Driver error in maintaining safe following distance directly contributed to the crash and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703481, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by an inexperienced driver collided with a parked vehicle on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The crash caused shock and vehicle damage at the center back and front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on White Plains Road near East 233 Street in the Bronx. The collision involved two sedans: one was parked, and the other was making a right turn. The driver of the moving sedan, a 37-year-old woman licensed in New York, was identified as inexperienced, which was cited as a contributing factor to the crash. She was injured, sustaining facial injuries and minor bleeding, and experienced shock. The report notes the point of impact as the center front end of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old unlicensed driver injured his leg in a high-speed crash involving two sedans on Kingsland Avenue. Police cite unsafe speed and aggressive driving as key factors. The collision left the driver conscious but fractured, highlighting reckless behavior behind the wheel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:45 a.m. on Kingsland Avenue in the Bronx. The 16-year-old driver, unlicensed and operating a 2015 Kia sedan, was traveling north when he collided with a parked SUV and another sedan. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors for the driver. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report also notes 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. This incident underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed, aggressive, and speeding drivers in the borough.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700963, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman was injured crossing at a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV making a left turn hit her. The impact caused upper arm and shoulder injuries and whiplash. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling southeast on Carpenter Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility during the turn. No other contributing factors or pedestrian errors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to adequately observe pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701672, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling east on East Gun Hill Road struck an SUV, causing head injuries to the bus driver. The impact damaged the left front bumper of the bus and the front center of the SUV. The driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2018 bus traveling east on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx collided with a station wagon/SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bus and the center front end of the SUV. The bus driver, a 60-year-old woman, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision caused visible damage to both vehicles, highlighting a dangerous interaction between a large bus and an SUV on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The moped driver, partially ejected and incoherent, suffered serious leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and driver inexperience as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on White Plains Road near East 218 Street in the Bronx at 16:23. A 62-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, described as injury severity level 3. The moped was traveling northeast straight ahead when it was struck by a sedan making a left turn southbound. The sedan's left front bumper and the moped's right front bumper were the points of impact. Police identified the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash data, underscoring systemic dangers in driver conduct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bronx River Parkway. The sedan overturned. A 26-year-old female front passenger suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 on Bronx River Parkway involving two vehicles traveling southbound. A 2020 Kia SUV struck the left rear bumper of a 2006 Mercedes sedan, causing the sedan to overturn. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan carried two occupants; a 26-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of a westbound sedan making a left turn on Bronx Boulevard. The female driver of the turning vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, sustaining whiplash but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:04 AM on Bronx Boulevard in the Bronx. The collision involved two sedans: a northbound Honda traveling straight ahead and a westbound Nissan making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Honda and the left rear quarter panel of the Nissan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the northbound driver did not yield to the turning vehicle. The female driver of the Nissan was injured, suffering shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The male driver of the Honda was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the Honda and the left side doors of the Nissan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped SUV on Boston Road in the Bronx. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Boston Road in the Bronx. A 2014 Kia SUV was stopped in traffic when it was rear-ended by a 2008 Jeep SUV traveling northbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the Kia and the center front end of the Jeep. The Kia driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the Jeep driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the stopped vehicle. Both drivers held valid licenses from Florida and New York respectively. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700114, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The collision occurred at a marked crosswalk as the pedestrian was crossing without signal. The driver’s errors caused the impact, leaving the victim bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 237 Street struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the vehicle’s center front end impacted her upper arm, causing a contusion and bruising. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield and improper turning as the primary contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered a moderate injury classified as severity 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, especially failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided on Bronx River Parkway in a northbound chain-reaction crash. A 72-year-old female driver suffered back abrasions. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, unsafe speed, and following too closely as key factors in the multi-vehicle collision.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on the Bronx River Parkway involving multiple vehicles traveling northbound. The collision involved at least three vehicles, including SUVs and a sedan. The 72-year-old female driver of a sedan was injured, sustaining back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Unsafe Speed,' and repeated instances of 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was primarily at the center front ends of the vehicles, indicating a rear-end collision sequence. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The injuries and damage resulted from driver errors, specifically failure to maintain safe following distances and inattentiveness, which triggered the multi-vehicle impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling north in the Bronx struck a woman pushing a parked food trailer on Bronx Boulevard. The impact hit the truck’s right side doors. The woman suffered a back injury and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female occupant was injured while pushing or working on a parked food trailer on Bronx Boulevard in the Bronx. The box truck, traveling north, struck the woman on its right side doors. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The woman sustained a back injury classified as severity level 3 and was conscious after the collision. The food trailer was parked at the time of impact. No pedestrian fault or victim behavior was cited as a contributing factor. The driver of the box truck was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bartow Avenue and Bruner Avenue in the Bronx at 18:25. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Hyundai sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15