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

Metal twisted and glass shattered on Wilder Avenue as two SUVs collided. Both drivers, men aged 67 and 53, suffered back injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Sirens echoed through the Bronx as first responders arrived to treat the wounded.

According to the police report, two station wagons collided at the intersection of Wilder Avenue and Cranford Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers, a 67-year-old man and a 53-year-old man, sustained back injuries and were listed as conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles, with 'Unsafe Speed' also cited for each driver. The impact crumpled the left side doors of one SUV and the front end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled and glass scattered on Bronx River Parkway. A 56-year-old driver, face bloodied and in shock, clutched his neck after a violent collision. The air hung heavy with the aftermath of aggressive driving and improper lane use.

According to the police report, a crash involving a pick-up truck, a sedan, and an SUV occurred on Bronx River Parkway. One driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered facial injuries and whiplash and was described as being in shock. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both errors point to dangerous driver behavior that led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left at least one vehicle demolished and resulted in visible injuries to an occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a 31-year-old woman at the intersection of Pratt Ave and E 233 St. The impact left her with a bruised hip and leg. Sirens and shouts echoed as police responded. The driver’s speed and aggression marked the scene.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling north on Pratt Ave during a police pursuit struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with E 233 St. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan’s left front bumper made contact, and the vehicle sustained front-end damage. A parked Toyota SUV was also involved, but no injuries were reported from that vehicle. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck turning left on Needham Avenue hit a 53-year-old man crossing with the signal. The impact crushed flesh and bone at the left front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The man stayed conscious amid sirens.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck making a left turn at Needham Avenue and Edson Avenue struck a 53-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the truck. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No mention of helmet use or pedestrian fault appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on E 237 St in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV suffered bruises and arm injuries. The collision involved failure to yield and limited visibility. The impact damaged the front left quarter and center front ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on E 237 St near Richardson Ave in the Bronx at 7:50 AM. The driver of one SUV, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The crash highlights driver errors related to yielding and visibility at this Bronx location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV traveling east on Laconia Avenue. The impact hit the bike's left side doors and the SUV's center front end. Failure to yield right-of-way was cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:03 on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. A 20-year-old male bicyclist, traveling north, was struck on the left side doors by a 2008 Ford SUV going straight east. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a neck injury classified as severity 3. The SUV driver, a licensed female, had one occupant and the vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No safety equipment was noted on the bicyclist, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding, leading to serious injury of the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and sedan collided head-on on Boston Road in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head contusion but was conscious. Both vehicles impacted on their left front bumpers, traveling southbound at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:31 AM on Boston Road near De Reimer Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan and a 2023 motorcycle, both traveling southbound and going straight ahead, collided with impact on their left front bumpers. The motorcycle driver, a 40-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the motorcycle driver but does not specify any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The report does not indicate any helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two women suffered neck and back contusions in a Bronx crash. A sedan struck a parked vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. Police cited passing too closely as the driver error. Both occupants were restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near 4208 Ely Ave at 1:05 AM. A sedan traveling straight ahead collided with a parked sedan, impacting the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver of the moving sedan, a 23-year-old woman, and her 27-year-old female front passenger both sustained contusions and bruises to the neck and back, respectively. Neither occupant was ejected from the vehicle. The police report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure in maintaining safe distance while maneuvering near the parked vehicle. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York, and the vehicle was registered in New Jersey.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A van traveling north on E 222 St collided with a sedan’s left side doors. The crash injured a front-seat passenger in the sedan, causing knee and lower leg trauma. Unsafe speed by the van driver contributed to the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:43 on E 222 St near White Plains Rd in the Bronx. A northbound van struck the left side doors of a northbound sedan. The van’s driver was cited for unsafe speed, a critical factor leading to the collision. The sedan carried three occupants; a 36-year-old female front passenger sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as internal and serious enough to be reported. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the van’s left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s right front bumper. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the passenger or other occupants. The collision highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed in multi-vehicle crashes on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800647, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after an SUV changed lanes and collided with him on Bronx Blvd. The crash involved unsafe speed and passing too closely, causing serious injury to the cyclist’s lower arm and hand.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bronx Blvd at 8:56 PM. A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2013 Honda SUV changed lanes and struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the SUV driver's errors as unsafe speed and passing too closely. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his bike. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. The collision’s impact point was the center front end of the bike and the right front bumper of the SUV, underscoring the danger posed by the vehicle’s lane change and close passing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 40-year-old man was injured in the Bronx when an SUV failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection on Katonah Ave. The vehicle hit him with its left front bumper, causing chest injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:10 on Katonah Ave in the Bronx. A station wagon/SUV traveling west struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the vehicle driver. The SUV's left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit while legally crossing. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond crossing with the signal. The driver error in yielding right-of-way created a systemic danger resulting in the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup truck struck a parked SUV from behind on East 233rd Street in the Bronx. Two passengers suffered whiplash and upper body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2011 Ford pickup truck traveling east on East 233rd Street rear-ended a parked 2005 Nissan SUV. The impact occurred at the SUV's left rear bumper, causing damage to that area. Two occupants in the SUV, a 34-year-old male front passenger and a 26-year-old female left rear passenger, were injured with whiplash and upper body trauma. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pickup truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the stationary SUV, leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors in attention and spacing as central causes of injury to vulnerable vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797421, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs parked eastbound and a westbound sedan collided at E 212 St in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:30 on E 212 St in the Bronx. A westbound sedan traveling straight ahead struck two parked SUVs facing east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panels of the SUVs. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old male, sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3 and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. Both parked SUVs were damaged on their left front quarter panels. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 54-year-old man suffered a serious back injury after an SUV struck him while crossing Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, making a left turn, was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the intersection.

According to the police report, at 7:54 AM on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2024 Ford SUV struck him. The vehicle was traveling east and making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed in New York and had three other occupants in the vehicle. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors, placing full emphasis on the driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tractor truck slammed into the rear of a sedan traveling north on Boston Road in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 7:56 AM on Boston Road in the Bronx, a tractor truck diesel traveling north rear-ended a northbound sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck striking the center back end of the sedan. The sedan was driven by a 52-year-old licensed female driver who was conscious and wearing a lap belt. She sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the tractor truck driver's error as "Following Too Closely," which directly contributed to the collision. There are no contributing factors listed for the sedan driver. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx, injuring four occupants. The crash involved driver distraction and alcohol. Injuries ranged from back pain to head trauma. All victims remained conscious and were not ejected from their vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 p.m. on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling south collided, with impacts reported on the left front and left rear bumpers. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Additionally, alcohol involvement was noted for all injured occupants. Four occupants were injured: a 22-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash; a 7-year-old male passenger had knee and lower leg injuries; a 45-year-old female passenger sustained back injuries; and a 10-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and alcohol involvement—as central causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided head-on on Bronxwood Avenue, injuring three occupants. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front, causing whiplash and facial injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 11:56 AM on Bronxwood Avenue, a 2024 SUV traveling east collided with a 2020 sedan traveling south. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left front bumper, with damage focused on the left side doors of the SUV. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as primary contributing factors. Three occupants were injured: the SUV’s female driver and front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts, suffered whiplash and neck injuries; the sedan’s male driver also sustained whiplash and facial injuries. None of the occupants were ejected. The crash highlights systemic danger from distracted driving and failure to yield, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794895, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into the back of a slowing car on Boston Road in the Bronx. The rear driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited following too closely as the cause, highlighting dangerous driver behavior on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:01 on Boston Road in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling northeast were involved. The first vehicle was slowing or stopping when the second sedan collided with its center back end. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 45-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. Both drivers were licensed and driving sedans registered in New York and Connecticut. The rear vehicle showed damage to its center back end, while the front vehicle had no damage. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This crash underscores the persistent danger posed by tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided at Hammersley Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV and sedan both failed to yield right-of-way, crashing front quarter panels. A 37-year-old female SUV driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 on Hammersley Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling west and a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old female, was injured with contusions and upper arm and shoulder injuries. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. The report explicitly cites failure to yield right-of-way as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUV drivers collided on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx, both suffering contusions and leg and head injuries. The crash involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, resulting in significant vehicle damage and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:25 AM on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx involving two SUVs traveling northbound. The male driver disregarded traffic controls and was inattentive, causing a collision with the female driver. Both drivers were injured: the female driver sustained contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, while the male driver suffered a head contusion. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The impact occurred with the male driver's right front bumper striking the female driver's left rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14