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

An SUV traveling north on East 234 Street struck an object or lost control, causing injury to the 66-year-old male driver. The crash involved unsafe speed and resulted in a knee and lower leg contusion. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male driver of a 2018 Mazda SUV was injured in a crash on East 234 Street at 18:38. The vehicle was traveling north and impacted with its center front end, sustaining damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not ejected and no additional contributing factors were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694941, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy suffered facial abrasions after being struck by a westbound sedan on Burke Avenue in the Bronx. The collision occurred while the child crossed outside an intersection. The driver’s vehicle hit the pedestrian with its front center, causing injury.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:40 on Burke Avenue in the Bronx. The child was crossing outside an intersection when a westbound 2002 Honda sedan struck him with the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the impact. The report lists the pedestrian’s crossing location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" and notes unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving were explicitly cited in the report. The sedan was traveling straight ahead with one licensed male driver. The collision caused damage to the vehicle’s center front end. The report focuses on the impact and injuries without assigning fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Volvo SUV tore down Dyre Avenue before dawn. It smashed into parked cars and flipped. The 25-year-old driver bled from the head. Speed and alcohol fueled the crash. The street was left scarred and silent.

A Volvo SUV crashed near 4033 Dyre Avenue in the Bronx before sunrise. The SUV struck several parked cars and overturned. The 25-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and was pulled out conscious. According to the police report, 'Speed and alcohol hung heavy in the cold Bronx air.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. No other people were reported injured. Parked vehicles, including sedans and another SUV, were damaged. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the lethal mix of speed and alcohol behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691379, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. Both female drivers suffered shoulder injuries and whiplash. Glare and poor lane markings contributed. Both vehicles hit front center, damaging right front bumpers. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 8:20 p.m. Both drivers, women aged 25 and 44, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complaints of whiplash. The 2023 Kia SUV was making a left turn southbound, while the 2007 Hyundai SUV was traveling straight northbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, damaging the right front bumpers. Contributing factors included glare affecting both drivers and improper or inadequate lane markings for one driver. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. No pedestrian involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688841, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman driving an SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked bus on New England Thruway. She suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The bus was unoccupied and stationary at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female driver in a 2004 SUV collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 1999 Prevost bus on New England Thruway in the Bronx. The bus was stationary and unoccupied. The SUV driver sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor but does not specify driver errors beyond that. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No ejection occurred. The collision caused damage to the SUV's center front end and the bus's left rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and seriously injured in a Bronx crash. An SUV made an improper U-turn on slippery pavement. The motorcycle overturned on impact. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured when an SUV made an improper U-turn on Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred on slippery pavement, contributing to the loss of control. The motorcycle overturned on impact, causing fractures and dislocations to the rider's knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver, a licensed female from New York, was traveling south and struck the motorcycle with the left front bumper. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet. The primary driver error listed was "Turning Improperly." The motorcycle driver held a permit from Connecticut.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after being rear-ended by an SUV on the Bronx River Parkway. The crash happened at night. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Bronx River Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV, both traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper with its right rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unsafe speed and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The driver’s unsafe speed was a key error leading to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV carried two occupants; the sedan had one. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old man was struck while crossing Nereid Avenue in the Bronx. The impact hit the center front end of an unspecified vehicle. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Nereid Avenue in the Bronx, away from an intersection or crosswalk. The vehicle involved struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The vehicle type and driver details were unspecified, and no safety equipment or signals were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Carpenter Avenue in the Bronx. He suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The crash caused pain and nausea. Details on the vehicle and driver remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Carpenter Avenue in the Bronx after being hit while performing other actions in the roadway outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factor as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Vehicle details, including type and driver information, were not provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment or helmet was noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man was injured while getting on or off a vehicle at an intersection on Burke Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV hit him on the right side, causing a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver was distracted at the time.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Burke Avenue in the Bronx when a 2023 SUV traveling west struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle at the intersection. The injury included a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. There is no mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman was struck on East 215 Street in the Bronx. She suffered a severe head injury with fractures and dislocations. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured on East 215 Street near Paulding Avenue in the Bronx. She sustained a head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. The pedestrian's location and actions at the time of the crash remain unknown. No safety equipment or other factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man crossing White Plains Road was struck by a southbound moped. The rider, unlicensed and distracted, hit the pedestrian at the center front. The victim suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on White Plains Road in the Bronx struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver errors including inattention, distraction, and unsafe speed. The moped driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. No victim fault or safety equipment is noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck a Jeep SUV from behind on East 233 Street in the Bronx. The BMW driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at 1:29 a.m. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling east on East 233 Street rear-ended a Jeep SUV traveling south. The 53-year-old male driver of the BMW was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The BMW struck the Jeep's right rear quarter panel with its center front end. Both drivers were licensed. The BMW driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash caused damage to both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs slammed together at East 222nd and Bronxwood. Metal twisted. A woman in the front seat took the blow. Blood ran from her head. Speed killed the silence. The night held its breath.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed at the corner of East 222nd Street and Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. A 47-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger and wearing a seatbelt, suffered severe head lacerations. The report states, 'Speed too high. Signals missed.' The listed contributing factor is 'Unsafe Speed.' No driver or vehicle occupant errors beyond speed are noted in the data. The crash left the street quiet and the woman injured, her wounds a stark reminder of the force unleashed when drivers move too fast.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688839, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck another sedan making a left turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered chest injuries and shock. Unsafe speed and driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver was injured when his sedan rear-ended another sedan making a left turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The collision caused chest injuries and shock to the driver. Both vehicles were damaged at the center rear and center front ends respectively. The striking vehicle was traveling westbound, while the struck vehicle was making a northwest left turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sport utility vehicle hit a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on East 241 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Unsafe speed by the SUV was a contributing factor. Both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle traveling eastbound struck the right rear quarter panel of a sedan also heading east on East 241 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s 52-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan was stopped in traffic before impact, while the SUV was going straight ahead. Damage occurred on the right side doors of the sedan and the left side doors of the SUV. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684477, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 211 Street in the Bronx. The vehicle hit her with its front center. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The driver turned improperly, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 211 Street near White Plains Road in the Bronx. The 52-year-old woman was crossing outside a crosswalk when a vehicle struck her with its center front end. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The vehicle type and driver details were unspecified. The crash highlights the dangers of improper vehicle turns to pedestrians crossing mid-block.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682229, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. A 75-year-old female driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The collision involved a left turn and a straight-moving vehicle. Failure to yield and unsafe speed caused the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. The 75-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The crash occurred when one vehicle was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight west. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Damage was sustained to the left front quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the straight-moving vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling west struck a parked sedan on East 228 Street in the Bronx. The bus clipped the sedan’s right front panel with its left rear quarter. A 4-year-old girl passenger on the bus suffered an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on East 228 Street in the Bronx collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the bus’s left rear quarter panel hitting the sedan’s right front quarter panel. A 4-year-old female passenger on the bus was injured, sustaining an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The child was not ejected and remained conscious. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan was parked with no occupants. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Hutchinson River Parkway. One vehicle slowed or stopped. The other struck it from behind. A 39-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hutchinson River Parkway. The rear vehicle, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck the back of the lead vehicle, which was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the rear vehicle and the rear center of the lead vehicle. A 39-year-old female passenger in the rear of the lead vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the lead vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15