Two young riders die on the Bronx River Parkway. The pattern doesn’t stop at the ramp.

Nov 30 - A BMW sedan, driven by a permit holder, tore through Eastchester Road in the Bronx. A 60-year-old man died beneath its wheels. Parked cars shuddered. The street was dark. The driver was distracted. The man’s body bore the crush.

A 60-year-old pedestrian was killed when a BMW sedan, operated by a driver holding only a permit, struck him on Eastchester Road near Givan Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash occurred just after midnight, and the street was dark. The report states the driver was inattentive or distracted at the time of the collision. The impact was so forceful that parked cars were damaged. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk when struck, but the police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted in the narrative, underscoring a lack of full licensure. The report does not cite any pedestrian actions as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s distraction and permit status, which led to fatal consequences for the man in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 28 - A 31-year-old man was injured by an SUV in the Bronx. The driver, holding a permit, struck the pedestrian outside an intersection. Limited visibility and driver inexperience contributed to the collision, leaving the man bruised and hurt in his lower leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx at 17:25 when a 2022 Ford SUV, driven by a male with a learner's permit, traveling east, struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was hit near 1160 229 Dr S. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected. The driver’s lack of experience and limited visibility were key factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775258 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 27 - A 2013 Infiniti SUV surged off course on Schieffelin Avenue, its front end folding in a head-on crash. The 69-year-old driver, conscious but battered, suffered head trauma and crushing injuries. The street swallowed the sound. Metal and silence remained.

A violent collision unfolded on Schieffelin Avenue near Baychester Avenue when a 2013 Infiniti SUV veered off course and struck head-on, according to the police report. The report states the vehicle's front end folded inward from the impact. The 69-year-old male driver, the sole injured party, was found conscious at the scene but suffered head trauma and crush injuries. According to the police report, the driver 'did not keep right,' with 'Failure to Keep Right' listed as the contributing factor. The narrative describes the moment: 'A 2013 Infiniti SUV veered off course, striking head-on. The 69-year-old driver, conscious, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. The front end folded inward. He did not keep right.' No other vehicle occupants or road users were reported injured. The crash underscores the consequences when a driver fails to maintain proper lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774671 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 27 - A southbound SUV improperly changed lanes and collided with the rear of a box truck traveling straight. Both drivers, aged 57, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of lane misuse and driver distraction on New England Thruway.

According to the police report, at 1:28 AM on New England Thruway, a 2007 Ford SUV driven by a 57-year-old male was changing lanes southbound when it struck the right rear bumper of a 2015 box truck also traveling south. Both the SUV driver and the front passenger, both 57 years old, sustained head injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error in lane changing maneuvers. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were conscious after the crash. The collision caused damage to the SUV's right rear bumper and the truck's center front end. No victim behaviors contributed to the crash; the focus remains on the SUV driver's improper lane change and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774608 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 26 - SUV swung a U-turn on Nereid Avenue. Smashed into a westbound sedan. Two inside the sedan hurt. One with back trauma. One with abrasions. Failure to yield and bad turn caused the crash.

According to the police report, a Hyundai SUV making a U-turn struck an Acura sedan traveling west on Nereid Avenue in the Bronx at 11:05 AM. The sedan's driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered abrasions to her arm and hand. Her 38-year-old male front passenger sustained internal back injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. No victim behavior or safety equipment is cited as a cause. The crash left both sedan occupants injured after the SUV's improper maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 25 - A moped traveling north collided with a sedan making a right turn on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver was ejected and suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:04 on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan was making a right turn when it was struck by a northbound moped. The moped driver, a 46-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. Additionally, the moped driver was cited for 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, while the moped's center front end was damaged. The moped driver wore a helmet, but the report does not list victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash highlights driver errors involving right-of-way violations and excessive speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 25 - SUV making a left turn hit a westbound sedan on Bruner Avenue. Woman driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed. Streets scarred. No ejections.

According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on Bruner Avenue in the Bronx struck a westbound sedan at 10:57 a.m. The SUV's front end hit the sedan's right front quarter panel. The 45-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured in the abdomen and pelvis and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's right side doors were damaged. No one was ejected. The crash left one driver hurt and exposed the danger of left turns at speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 24 - Bronx crash. SUV driver, 31, struck. Face injured. Pain, shock, nausea. Police cite distraction and inexperience. Impact mangled bumpers. Night, Mundy Lane. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old woman driving a 2021 Chevrolet SUV was injured near 4517 Mundy Lane in the Bronx at 21:27. She suffered facial injuries, pain, and shock. The SUV was traveling northwest when the crash occurred, damaging both left and right front bumpers. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver held a New York learner's permit. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774154 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 21 - A 65-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and badly hurt after a crash with a pick-up truck on East 241st Street. Police cite traffic control disregard and driver inattention as causes. The rider suffered leg and foot fractures.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and seriously injured in a collision with a pick-up truck on East 241st Street in the Bronx at 3:14 PM. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The e-bike rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact struck the right side doors of the e-bike, causing center back end damage. The victim remained conscious at the scene. No victim behaviors or helmet use were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 17 - Two sedans collided on E 233 St in the Bronx. One driver suffered a fractured elbow and lower arm. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The injured driver was restrained and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:12 on E 233 St near Paulding Ave in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling west collided when one vehicle was starting from parking and the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the vehicle starting from parking. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The injured party was a 48-year-old male driver who suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No ejection occurred, and the other vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - An 11-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck her while she crossed against the signal. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the collision on White Plains Road in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on White Plains Road in the Bronx made a left turn at 8:15 a.m. and struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor, which likely impaired the driver's visibility. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate. The driver was licensed and operating a 2019 sedan with no reported vehicle damage. The report highlights driver error related to failure to adequately respond to glare conditions during the left turn, resulting in the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771123 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 12 - Two SUVs traveling north on Bronx River Parkway collided at 10:40 p.m. Both drivers suffered contusions and bruises. The crash involved impact between a left rear bumper and a right front bumper. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Bronx River Parkway at 22:40. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of one SUV striking the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers, males aged 34 and 54, were injured with contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, hand, and head. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles properly otherwise. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed on this stretch of roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 10 - Sedan and pick-up truck collided on Paulding Avenue. An 81-year-old front passenger suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and slippery pavement. Shock followed. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, a sedan and a pick-up truck crashed on Paulding Avenue in the Bronx. The front passenger, an 81-year-old woman, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as driver errors. 'Pavement Slippery' was also cited twice, highlighting hazardous road conditions. The sedan was damaged at the center front end, and the pick-up truck at the left rear quarter panel. The report details driver failures and environmental hazards, with no blame placed on the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770229 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 9 - A 27-year-old rider on Monticello Avenue crashed into a BMW’s side. Thrown from his Honda, his head struck the pavement. He died under the streetlights. The motorcycle lay wrecked, the street marked by violence and loss.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle northbound on Monticello Avenue near Strang Avenue collided with the left side doors of a BMW sedan. The crash occurred at 18:43 in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal head injuries, dying at the scene. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The narrative describes the motorcycle as demolished and the rider as dying alone under the streetlights. The report notes the victim’s lack of helmet use, but only after citing the disregard for traffic control as a key factor in the deadly crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 9 - A Honda sedan turned left on Laconia Ave. The front end crumpled on impact. A rear passenger suffered back injuries, left in shock. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. The street remained silent, the damage clear.

At 1:58 a.m. on Laconia Ave near E 233rd in the Bronx, a 2024 Honda sedan made a left turn when it crashed. According to the police report, the vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact and sustained damage. The driver, a licensed female, was distracted and inexperienced, cited explicitly as contributing factors in the crash. A male rear passenger, 18 years old, was injured with back pain and nausea, remaining inside the vehicle and not ejected. The report notes his injury severity as moderate and his emotional state as shock. There is no mention of any contributing behavior by the passenger. The crash narrative centers on driver error—distraction and inexperience—as the cause of the collision and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 6 - A bus struck a stopped SUV on Webster Avenue in the Bronx, injuring the SUV driver. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cite the bus driver’s following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 6:20 AM on Webster Avenue in the Bronx, a bus traveling east rear-ended a stopped SUV. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old male, suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. The report identifies the bus driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed,' directly contributing to the collision. The bus struck the SUV’s right rear bumper with its left front bumper, causing center back-end damage to the SUV and front-end damage to the bus. The SUV driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and speeding in traffic, especially on busy Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 4 - SUV hit sedan’s side as it turned left in the Bronx. Woman driver suffered neck injury and concussion. Police blamed improper lane use. Metal twisted. Streets stayed hard.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south struck a sedan making a left turn at 4011 Lowerre Place in the Bronx. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered a neck injury and concussion. Police cited 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the cause. The sedan’s left side doors and the SUV’s right front bumper were damaged. No victim actions were listed as contributing factors. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 3 - A 19-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV disregarded traffic control and collided with her. The crash happened on E 231 St near Bronxwood Ave. The SUV driver was making a right turn when impact occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on E 231 St near Bronxwood Ave in the Bronx at 9:55 AM involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a female e-scooter driver. The e-scooter rider, age 19, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites the SUV driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV was making a right turn when it struck the e-scooter on the left front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors. The e-scooter was traveling north, going straight ahead. No contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 2 - A northbound SUV collided with an eastbound sedan on Rombouts Ave in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on Rombouts Ave in the Bronx. A 34-year-old male sedan driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The SUV, traveling north, struck the sedan, which was traveling east, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's left side doors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the SUV driver's failure to yield. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770012 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 31 - E-bike slammed into sedan on E Gun Hill Rd. Nineteen-year-old rider hurt, arm scraped. Sedan moved straight. E-bike turned left, struck car’s front. Police cite improper turning, distraction.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 16:31 on E Gun Hill Rd near Barnes Ave in the Bronx. A 19-year-old male e-bike rider was injured, suffering abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The e-bike was making a left turn and collided with a sedan traveling straight northwest. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, both attributed to the e-bike operator. The sedan driver was not cited for any contributing factors. No victim behaviors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19