Bronx Streets Bleed While City Sleeps

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan in the Bronx. The e-bike and sedan struck front bumpers. The bicyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The crash involved unsafe speed and traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 213 Street in the Bronx involving an e-bike and a sedan traveling in opposite directions. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, was injured with contusions and lower leg trauma. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist also contributed to the crash through pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion. The e-bike and sedan collided at their left front bumpers. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights multiple failures in traffic control adherence and speed management.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642138, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 2017 Toyota sedan overturned while traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway. Two young passengers, ages 2 and 10, were injured and left in shock. Both were restrained. The crash caused serious vehicle damage and left occupants shaken.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan overturned on Hutchinson River Parkway while going straight ahead. The vehicle had five occupants. Two passengers, a 2-year-old and a 10-year-old boy, were injured and experienced shock. Both were restrained with a child restraint and a harness, respectively. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact and vehicle damage were both described as overturned. No ejections occurred. The injuries to the young passengers were recorded as unknown severity but serious enough to cause shock. The report does not specify any pedestrian involvement or other vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured, suffering bruises and leg injuries. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and damage.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on White Plains Road collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcyclist, a 33-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with contusions. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The motorcycle's right front bumper struck the SUV's left front quarter panel. The motorcyclist remained conscious after the crash. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey, and the motorcyclist was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A BMW motorcycle tore down East 229th. The rider lost control. He flew from the seat. Blood pooled. His words came broken. The street held him, silent and slipping. Unsafe speed left him battered and bleeding.

A 29-year-old man riding a BMW motorcycle crashed on East 229th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck at speed, ejecting the rider. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. The report notes the rider was incoherent at the scene. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. The data shows the rider was ejected from the motorcycle and left on the street, injured. No other vehicles or people were involved. The police report does not specify if safety equipment was used.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Mercedes SUV rolled driverless on East 234th Street. The machine pinned its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She died, conscious, trapped beneath the weight. Metal pressed down. The street stood still. Another life lost to runaway steel.

A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless near East 234th Street and Vireo Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman, who died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless. It crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She wore no belt. She died conscious, pinned beneath the weight she once controlled.' The contributing factor listed was 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash shows the deadly risk when a vehicle moves uncontrolled.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632264, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a stopped vehicle on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The driver of the stopped car suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash caused left front damage to the striking sedan. Improper lane usage contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male driver was injured when his stopped sedan was hit from behind on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The striking vehicle, a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling south, impacted the left front quarter panel of the stopped car, causing visible damage. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and an unspecified contributing factor. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane use and failure to maintain safe distance in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Razor e-scooter struck a Honda SUV on Boston Road. Two riders flew from the scooter. A 28-year-old woman landed hard, her face torn open. Blood pooled as cars rolled by. Three SUV occupants also suffered injuries. Traffic control ignored.

A Razor e-scooter crashed into the side of a Honda SUV on Boston Road. Two people on the e-scooter were ejected. A 28-year-old woman, riding as a passenger, suffered severe facial lacerations and was thrown across the seat. According to the police report, 'A Razor e-scooter slammed into the side of a Honda SUV. A 28-year-old woman, unbelted, was thrown across the seat. Her face split open. She lay conscious, bleeding, as traffic rolled past.' Three SUV occupants, ages 20, 43, and 73, also reported injuries. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is cited as a factor. The crash left multiple people hurt, with systemic failures at play.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 50-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries after an SUV passed too closely on Furman Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side doors. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Furman Avenue in the Bronx when an SUV traveling south passed too closely to a sedan that was starting from parking. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed late at night on Boston Road in the Bronx. One driver turned improperly. A 22-year-old female front passenger suffered an elbow abrasion. Both vehicles hit front quarter panels. The injured passenger remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Boston Road near Conner Street in the Bronx at 11:30 p.m. The crash involved a southbound sedan going straight and a northbound sedan changing lanes. The contributing factor was the northbound driver turning improperly. A 22-year-old female front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, sustaining an abrasion to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted. Multiple parked cars nearby showed damage. The crash caused serious injury but no ejections. The scene was chaotic and dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one sedan, a 33-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Several parked vehicles nearby sustained damage to their left rear quarter panels and bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving in a busy urban environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a pick-up truck stopped in traffic on Camp Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely. Both vehicles damaged at rear center.

According to the police report, a 2021 sedan traveling west on Camp Street rear-ended a pick-up truck also stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and complained of whiplash. The collision caused center back-end damage to both vehicles. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The sedan driver was not ejected and was in shock. Both drivers held valid licenses. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating in slow or stopped traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on East 219 Street in the Bronx. Both 19-year-old male drivers suffered head injuries and concussions. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Multiple parked vehicles were damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 219 Street in the Bronx. Both drivers, 19-year-old males, sustained head injuries resulting in concussions. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles, and both remained conscious after the collision. The crash caused damage to several parked vehicles nearby. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victims beyond the drivers' unsafe speed. The incident highlights the dangers of speeding in a residential area with parked cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A BMW SUV traveling east struck the right front bumper of a Lincoln sedan backing up on East 229 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained damage at impact points.

According to the police report, a 2004 BMW SUV traveling straight ahead eastbound collided with a 2011 Lincoln sedan that was backing up. The point of impact was the SUV’s left rear quarter panel striking the sedan’s right front bumper. The sedan’s driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with internal complaints and upper arm and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two vehicles crashed on Ely Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan struck an SUV on its right side. The sedan’s female driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Airbags deployed. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver in a 2022 sedan collided with a 2021 SUV on Ely Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan struck the right side doors of the SUV. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The crash caused damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and the right side doors of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on Wilson Avenue in the Bronx. Four occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver with obstructed view disregarded traffic control. All injured were conscious and restrained. Damage hit front quarters of both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Wilson Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the northbound Toyota had a limited view and disregarded traffic control, contributing to the crash. Four occupants were injured: the 33-year-old male driver and three passengers aged 10, 11, and 35. All suffered back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. Each occupant wore lap belts and harnesses. The Toyota sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the BMW had damage to its center front end. The crash occurred as one vehicle was starting in traffic and the other was going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle struck a sedan turning left on Eastchester Road. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles bore front-end damage.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Eastchester Road collided with a sedan making a left turn westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2014 Honda. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. Unsafe speed was also noted as a contributing factor for the motorcycle driver. No helmet or signaling issues were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed head-to-end on East 233 Street in the Bronx. Both vehicles traveled west. The front passenger in the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East 233 Street in the Bronx while traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. The front passenger in the rear vehicle, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed head-on on Fenton Avenue. A 45-year-old female driver suffered a back injury and concussion. Both vehicles hit front ends. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Fenton Avenue. The crash involved a 45-year-old female driver who was injured, sustaining a back injury and concussion. Both vehicles struck each other at the front ends, with one impacting on the left front bumper and the other at the center front end. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles and resulted in injury to the female driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle sped down Boston Road. It hit an SUV turning left. The unlicensed rider flew off. His leg was torn away. He lay awake on the asphalt. The bike lay in pieces beside him. Unsafe speed shattered the street.

A violent crash erupted on Boston Road near East 212th Street in the Bronx. A motorcycle, driven by an unlicensed man, struck an SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, 'A speeding motorcycle slammed into an SUV turning left. The unlicensed rider flew through the air. His leg was torn off.' The rider suffered an amputation and remained conscious on the ground. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The motorcycle was demolished. The SUV sustained front-end damage. The crash exposes the deadly risk of unsafe speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 15-year-old boy was hit while crossing Baychester Avenue with the signal. The driver ignored traffic control. The boy suffered an eye abrasion but remained conscious. The crash happened near Strang Avenue in the Bronx. The driver fled responsibility.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx while crossing with the signal. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained an eye abrasion and was conscious at the scene. No details about the vehicle or driver are provided. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was legally crossing. The report does not mention any helmet or signaling issues related to the pedestrian. The driver’s failure to yield to the pedestrian caused the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18