Bronx Streets Bleed While City Sleeps

A sedan traveling south struck a parked bus on Laconia Avenue. The impact hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Two male occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by seat belts and harnesses.

According to the police report, a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south on Laconia Avenue collided with a parked 2006 Chevrolet bus. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel, damaging its left rear bumper and the bus’s right front bumper. Two male occupants in the sedan, ages 36 and 33, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bus was unoccupied and stationary. The crash caused moderate injuries to the sedan’s driver and front passenger but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A box truck hit a man on a bike. His head split open. Blood pooled on the curb. The truck sped off. The street stayed silent. Drugs and distraction fueled the crash. The cyclist was left broken in the Bronx dawn.

A box truck struck a 35-year-old man riding a bike near 3957 Provost Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a severe head injury and was ejected from his bike. The driver of the box truck continued straight ahead and did not remain at the scene. The report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report, but only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street marked by blood. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 34-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Bronxwood Avenue. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s right front bumper struck her. She suffered back injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2020 Jeep SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle showed no damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 33-year-old male driver overturned his sedan on Bronx River Parkway. He suffered a head injury and concussion. The air bag deployed. Police cited driver inattention and failure to keep right as causes. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver traveling north on Bronx River Parkway lost control and overturned his 2002 Toyota sedan. The driver sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The vehicle's roof was damaged, and the air bag deployed. The report lists driver inattention and failure to keep right as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and improper lane positioning on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Nissan SUV struck a Carry All from behind on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers, men aged 66 and 67, suffered back injuries. The SUV driver was distracted and following too closely. No one was ejected. Damage was to the SUV’s rear.

According to the police report, a 2012 Nissan SUV traveling south on Baychester Avenue rear-ended a 2018 Carry All also heading south. The SUV’s point of impact was its center back end, while the Carry All sustained no damage. The SUV driver, a 67-year-old man, was cited for driver inattention and following too closely. Both the driver and a 66-year-old front passenger in the SUV were injured, suffering back injuries and complaints of whiplash and pain. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Carry All had one occupant, the driver, who was not injured. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and unsafe following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs crashed on Barnes Avenue in the Bronx. Three occupants suffered head and hip injuries. Drivers were traveling north and east when impact struck left side doors and front ends. Unsafe speed and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barnes Avenue in the Bronx. The crash injured three occupants: two drivers, ages 65 and 47, and a 24-year-old front passenger. All suffered head or hip injuries and complaints of whiplash. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. One driver was traveling north, the other east, both going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left side doors of one SUV and the center front end of the other. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The collision caused left rear quarter panel and front end damage to the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan making a left turn struck an SUV going straight west on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The SUV’s left front quarter panel took the impact. A 17-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an SUV traveling straight west on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The crash injured a 17-year-old male front passenger in the SUV, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by one or both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An 8-year-old boy was struck by a northbound sedan on Oneida Avenue in the Bronx. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Oneida Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, traveling northbound, struck the child with its left front bumper. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Three vehicles collided on East 233 Street in the Bronx. A front-seat passenger suffered back injuries. Drivers were distracted. Damage hit rear bumpers and front ends. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, three vehicles traveling westbound collided on East 233 Street in the Bronx. The crash involved two sedans and a pick-up truck. The front passenger in one sedan, a 35-year-old woman, sustained back injuries and was conscious after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for all involved drivers. The vehicles sustained damage primarily to rear bumpers and front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights multiple driver distractions leading to a chain collision with injuries to a restrained passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan turning left struck an 8-year-old girl crossing Barnes Avenue. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver faced glare conditions. The child was conscious but injured in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2014 Honda sedan was making a left turn on Barnes Avenue when it struck an 8-year-old female pedestrian crossing the street. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The driver was licensed and traveling east, with no vehicle damage reported. The report lists glare as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other driver errors were specified. The child remained conscious after the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552261, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A young woman rode south on Baychester. A distracted driver hit her from behind. Her arm split open. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. Her bike broke. The street did not forgive.

A 24-year-old woman riding a bike south on Baychester Avenue near Needham Avenue in the Bronx was struck from behind and suffered severe lacerations to her arm. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured, with blood on the roadway and her bike damaged. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited. The data does not specify the involvement of helmets or signals. The crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550352, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 60-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a left turn on Boston Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield and was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Boston Road in the Bronx struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The taxi was making a left turn when it hit the pedestrian with its center front end. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan made an improper turn and collided with a motorscooter traveling north on Bronxwood Avenue. The motorscooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to execute the turn safely.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bronxwood Avenue attempted a U-turn and struck a motorscooter going straight ahead. The motorscooter driver, a 23-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper and the motorscooter's center front end were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck a parked dump truck on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered neck and facial injuries. The driver was distracted. Both occupants were conscious and restrained. The dump truck showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Baychester Avenue collided with the left rear bumper of a parked dump truck. The sedan’s driver, a 63-year-old man, and his 58-year-old female front passenger were injured. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, while the passenger sustained facial abrasions. Both were conscious and wearing seat belts with airbags deployed. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The dump truck was undamaged and unoccupied at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan making a U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling west on East 222 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and a concussion. The driver’s unsafe lane change caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Volkswagen sedan made a U-turn and collided with him on East 222 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s right front quarter panel. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 29-year-old man was struck on Boston Road in the Bronx. The sedan hit him on the left rear quarter panel. He suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed aggressive driving and passed too closely. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Boston Road in the Bronx after being struck by a sedan. The collision occurred when the vehicle, traveling straight ahead, impacted the pedestrian at the left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists aggressive driving and passing too closely as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2010 Nissan sedan. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection while performing other actions in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547881, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling north on Baychester Avenue struck a parked SUV. The driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited eating, drinking, and driver inattention as contributing factors. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Baychester Avenue collided with a parked station wagon/SUV. The sedan's front center end hit the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The driver, a 58-year-old male occupant, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Eating or Drinking' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The SUV was parked at the time of impact. The crash highlights driver errors related to distraction and inattentiveness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Four vehicles collided in the Bronx at East 233 Street. Three occupants suffered head and hip injuries. All were restrained and suffered shock. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Damage focused on left front and rear panels of vehicles.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred in the Bronx involving four cars traveling straight ahead. Three occupants were injured: a 52-year-old male passenger with hip and upper leg injuries, a 31-year-old male front passenger with head injuries, and a 30-year-old female driver also with head injuries. All occupants were wearing seat belts and none were ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicles sustained damage primarily to their left front and rear quarter panels. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 21-year-old woman was injured while getting on or off a vehicle on Boston Road in the Bronx. She suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Boston Road near Ely Avenue in the Bronx while getting on or off a vehicle. She sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the incident. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian, nor does it list any driver errors. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An 85-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Eastchester Road at an intersection. The driver of a 2001 Honda sedan was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19