Bronx Streets Bleed While City Sleeps

A sedan traveling east on Bronx Boulevard struck an object. The driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered neck abrasions. Police found defective brakes and a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle caused the crash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling east on Bronx Boulevard in the Bronx crashed after the driver attempted to avoid an object in the roadway. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with neck abrasions but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists defective brakes and the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper, indicating a collision with the object or another obstruction. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 71-year-old man was struck while crossing East 226 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian in the shoulder and upper arm. The victim suffered a fracture and dislocation but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 226 Street made a left turn and struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 51-year-old man driving a 2012 Honda sedan westbound on East 233 Street in the Bronx lost consciousness after a crash. He was injured and found unconscious inside the vehicle. The driver was unlicensed. The vehicle sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male driver operating a 2012 Honda sedan westbound on East 233 Street in the Bronx lost consciousness during the crash. The driver was injured and found unconscious inside the vehicle, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report notes the driver was unlicensed, which is a critical contributing factor. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but does not indicate any other driver errors or victim actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An unlicensed e-bike driver struck an object head-on on East 223 Street in the Bronx. The 36-year-old man fractured his knee and lower leg. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike driver traveling south on East 223 Street in the Bronx crashed head-on, suffering fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and riding without safety equipment. The crash caused center front-end damage to the e-bike. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544779, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs collided on Bronx River Parkway. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. Four occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Airbags deployed. Obstruction or debris contributed to the crash. All victims conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Bronx River Parkway. The rear SUV impacted the center back end of the front SUV. Four occupants—one driver and three passengers—were injured with whiplash and full-body trauma. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts with airbags deployed. The report lists "Obstruction/Debris" as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The driver of the rear vehicle failed to avoid the collision, indicating a driver error related to obstruction on the roadway. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused center front and center back end damage to the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs collided on East 228 Street in the Bronx. The female driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a failure to obey traffic controls. Airbags deployed, and the driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on East 228 Street near Barnes Avenue in the Bronx. The female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and properly 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. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the injured driver's vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights a driver error involving disregard for traffic control, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan overturned on the Bronx River Parkway late at night. The front passenger, a 17-year-old female, suffered abrasions. The crash involved following and passing too closely. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The passenger wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2008 Honda sedan traveling south on the Bronx River Parkway overturned after a collision. The front passenger, a 17-year-old female, was injured with abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage was severe enough to cause the sedan to overturn, highlighting the dangers of close following and passing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540905, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 31-year-old man biked north on White Plains Road. He wore no helmet. He was unlicensed. A bad turn and inattention sent him flying. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The street showed no mercy.

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was seriously injured while riding north on White Plains Road near Burke Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his head after being struck headfirst. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the data, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left the man conscious but bleeding heavily. The street environment offered no protection. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A car sped down East Gun Hill Road. It hit a 19-year-old man walking with traffic. He bled on the asphalt, semiconscious, pain everywhere. The car’s front end took him down. The street did not stop.

A 19-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a car on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, the car was traveling west at an unsafe speed when its front end hit the man, who was walking along the roadway with traffic. The impact left him semiconscious and bleeding, with injuries across his entire body. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions—speeding and aggression—created the danger. No helmet or signaling issues were cited for the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 59-year-old man was hit by a northbound sedan on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on White Plains Road struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No pedestrian fault or safety equipment was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 46-year-old man was struck at an intersection on White Plains Road. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle hit him head-on while traveling south. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at an intersection on White Plains Road. The 46-year-old male pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was traveling straight ahead southbound and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A pedestrian suffered a head injury after a lift boom vehicle struck him on Boston Road in the Bronx. The driver was inattentive and had limited view. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still injured seriously.

According to the police report, a lift boom vehicle parked on Boston Road in the Bronx struck a pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian, a male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with a limited or obstructed view. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely minor but sufficient to cause serious injury. The driver was licensed and operating a 2006 lift boom vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 7-year-old girl was hit while emerging from behind a parked car on Grace Avenue in the Bronx. The driver struck her with the right front bumper at unsafe speed. The child suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Grace Avenue in the Bronx after being struck by a vehicle. The child was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors as unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no safety equipment or helmet was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A bus making a right turn hit a bicyclist going straight on Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, suffered fractures and dislocations. The bus’s left front quarter panel was damaged. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 2017 bus was making a right turn on Bronxwood Avenue when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight north. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to yield or properly navigate the turn. Glare is also noted as a factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The bus’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s front end were damaged. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 34-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 219 Street at an intersection. The driver disregarded traffic control and showed inexperience. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The vehicle hit her center front, causing injury but no ejection.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 219 Street in the Bronx while crossing with the signal. The 34-year-old woman sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The driver, traveling north and going straight, struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other vehicle details or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights driver errors in failing to obey traffic signals and lack of experience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. A female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved rear-end impact. Driver distraction was cited as a cause. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at the time.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The female driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The crash occurred when the rear sedan struck the back end of the lead sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling southbound. The rear vehicle was slowing or stopping before impact, while the lead vehicle was going straight ahead. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of the rear vehicle and the center front end of the lead vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 61-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a crash with a sedan making a left turn. The impact hit the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 230 Street in the Bronx involving a 2012 Honda SUV traveling north and a 2015 Ford sedan making a left turn westbound. The SUV driver, a 61-year-old man, was injured with whiplash to his neck but remained conscious and was properly restrained with an airbag and seatbelt. The report cites driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Boston Road in the Bronx. Three occupants suffered neck and head injuries. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. The crash left two men and one woman with whiplash, conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling west and a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling north collided on Boston Road in the Bronx. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 21-year-old male driver and a 22-year-old male front passenger in the sedan, both with neck injuries and whiplash, and a 50-year-old female driver of the SUV with a head injury and whiplash. All were conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 49-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries on Vancortlandt Park East. The rider was unlicensed and distracted. The motorcycle struck an undercarriage. The rider was conscious but injured, with internal complaints and no helmet worn.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on Vancortlandt Park East in the Bronx. The motorcycle, traveling south, impacted an undercarriage. The rider was unlicensed and distracted, with driver inattention and inexperience listed as contributing factors. The rider suffered head injuries and internal complaints but remained conscious. No helmet was worn. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unlicensed operation. The report does not indicate any fault or action by other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on East 234 Street in the Bronx. The driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash happened during morning traffic. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East 234 Street rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped in traffic. The driver of the sedan, a 31-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The point of impact was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the center front end of the sedan. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19