Bronx Streets Bleed While City Sleeps

A 67-year-old man was struck by a southbound tractor truck on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The driver was inattentive. The pavement was slippery. The victim was crossing outside a crosswalk.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Webster Avenue struck a 67-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions played a role. The truck impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and hazardous road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 57-year-old woman was struck while crossing Laconia Avenue at East 214 Street in the Bronx. She suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The vehicle involved was unspecified. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Laconia Avenue and East 214 Street in the Bronx. She was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded. The report does not assign fault or blame to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Honda SUV struck a parked Mercedes on White Plains Road. Metal tore. The sedan driver, 27, was pinned, his arm crushed. The crash echoed southbound speed against stillness. Flesh yielded to steel. Sirens followed the violence.

A Honda SUV traveling south on White Plains Road crashed into a parked Mercedes sedan. The impact was severe. According to the police report, 'A Honda SUV slammed into a parked Mercedes. Metal screamed. The driver, 27, was trapped, his arm crushed inside the sedan.' The driver of the sedan suffered crush injuries to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other errors or helmet or signal issues are noted. The violence of the crash left the sedan's left side doors mangled and the SUV's front bumper damaged. The toll: one injured, steel twisted, danger unchecked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666810, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 41-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in the Bronx. The SUV was parked before the crash, hitting the bike on its left side. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver misused the lane.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a 2011 SUV on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The SUV was parked before the crash and struck the bicyclist on its left side doors. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no other contributing factors were specified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northbound at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 29-year-old man was injured stepping from behind a parked SUV on East 233 Street in the Bronx. A speeding, unlicensed sedan driver struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver misused the lane.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while emerging from behind a parked SUV on East 233 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was struck by a westbound sedan driven by an unlicensed male driver. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed, and the vehicle was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The parked SUV was damaged on its left rear bumper. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664939, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 44-year-old man driving a sedan suffered full-body bruises in a midday crash on Adee Avenue. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. Limited view and unsafe speed contributed. The driver remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Adee Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with contusions across his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV struck the sedan on its right front quarter panel, damaging the center front end of the SUV. Contributing factors listed include unsafe speed and limited or obstructed view. The sedan driver’s contributing factors were limited view and outside car distraction. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan driver wore a lap belt. The crash highlights the dangers of obstructed views and excessive speed in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A speeding SUV slammed into stopped traffic on Bronx River Parkway. The impact rattled multiple vehicles. A 31-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The crash unfolded in heavy northbound traffic, leaving injuries and vehicle damage behind.

According to the police report, a 2023 SUV traveling north on Bronx River Parkway struck the back ends of stopped vehicles. The contributing factor listed was unsafe speed. The SUV hit a stopped SUV and a sedan, causing center back end damage to the vehicles involved. A 31-year-old male occupant in one of the vehicles was injured, suffering abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected. The report notes the SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to slow sufficiently, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs traveling north on Conner Street collided side-to-side. Both drivers passed too closely. A 63-year-old male driver suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The crash caused damage to the right rear and left front quarter panels of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on Conner Street in the Bronx collided. Both drivers contributed to the crash by passing too closely and following too closely. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 63-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" and "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their quarter panels. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661891, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 17-year-old male moped driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in a Bronx collision. The moped, parked before impact, struck another vehicle head-on. The driver was conscious and not ejected, riding without safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male moped driver was injured in a crash on Ely Avenue in the Bronx. The moped was parked before the collision, which impacted the center front end of the vehicle. The driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report notes the driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. The crash involved a motorscooter and an unspecified vehicle traveling straight ahead. The moped driver was the sole occupant and suffered injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672224, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed on Katonah Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way. A 47-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left front bumper and side doors. Both vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Katonah Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved a 2011 SUV traveling west and a 2023 SUV traveling south. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, with one also disregarding traffic control. The 47-year-old female driver of the westbound SUV was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision impacted the left front bumper of the westbound vehicle and the left side doors of the southbound vehicle. No ejections occurred. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and traffic control disregarded. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A BMW SUV hit a 63-year-old man at East 231st Street and White Plains Road. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. The SUV’s front crumpled. Two people sat inside. The street stood silent. The man lay motionless.

A BMW SUV traveling north on White Plains Road struck a 63-year-old pedestrian at the intersection with East 231st Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious and bleeding. The impact crushed the SUV’s right front quarter panel. Two people were inside the vehicle. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash. The street was left silent as the man lay motionless, blood pooling from his head.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 69-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries in a Bronx crash. Two vehicles struck front-left bumpers. The SUV driver was distracted outside the car and turned improperly. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Nereid Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2017 SUV and a 2007 sedan. The 69-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver errors as 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributing to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, causing center front-end damage. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 27-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in a crash on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The scooter struck with impact on the left front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west on Webster Avenue in the Bronx was involved in a collision. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the scooter. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious throughout. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654044, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 25-year-old woman was hit by a sedan traveling north on East 231 Street in the Bronx. The driver was speeding. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The crash happened outside an intersection. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 231 Street in the Bronx struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The driver’s speeding was the primary error leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654599, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a taxi from behind on Bronx River Parkway. The left rear passenger in the sedan suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. The driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The crash caused shock and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 2010 Nissan sedan driven by an unlicensed male driver from New Jersey rear-ended a 2022 Chevrolet taxi on the Bronx River Parkway. The sedan was traveling south and struck the taxi's center back end with its center front end. The left rear passenger in the sedan, a 25-year-old female, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and complained of whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement and following too closely as contributing factors. The taxi driver was licensed and the taxi had two occupants. The crash caused shock and injury severity was rated level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan made an improper left turn and struck an SUV going straight west on East 233 Street in the Bronx. Both drivers were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. The front passenger in the SUV was also hurt. Both wore seat belts.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 233 Street made an improper left turn and collided with a westbound SUV. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver and the SUV front passenger were injured, with head and neck injuries reported. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The contributing factor listed was "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error by the sedan operator. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused shock and injuries to both vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654025, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle rider suffered a fractured hip and leg in a Bronx crash. The driver was turning improperly when the collision occurred. The bike’s right front bumper and the other vehicle’s right front quarter panel were damaged. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured in a crash on Boston Road near Dyre Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle was traveling north and was starting in traffic when the collision occurred. The other vehicle was making a right turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. The police listed 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to the hip and upper leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment was reported on the rider. The report does not specify other contributing factors or blame the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-bike rider crashed on White Plains Road. The bike hit the center back end of another vehicle. The 35-year-old man suffered head injuries but remained conscious. Unsafe speed was a factor. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left the bike damaged.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-bike driver traveling north on White Plains Road collided with the center back end of another vehicle going straight ahead. The rider sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet at the time. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the e-bike. No other driver errors were specified in the report. The crash resulted in internal complaints and injury severity level 3 for the rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An SUV turning left struck a northbound e-bike on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The 54-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and leg wounds. The driver failed to yield and drove at unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a 2016 BMW SUV was making a left turn on Laconia Avenue when it collided with a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed. The SUV's left front bumper struck the center front end of the e-bike. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield and speeding during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 32-year-old woman was hit while crossing at a marked crosswalk on East 229 Street. The vehicle struck her center front end, causing knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as factors.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 229 Street at Bronx Boulevard. The 32-year-old woman was crossing in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle traveling northeast struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18