Bronx Streets Bleed While City Sleeps

An 8-year-old boy was struck by an SUV in the Bronx. He emerged from behind a parked vehicle and suffered a head abrasion. The driver hit the boy with the right front bumper while traveling west. The child was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2015 SUV traveling west on Boston Road in the Bronx. The child emerged from in front of or behind a parked vehicle and was hit by the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists pedestrian error or confusion and limited view as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 22-year-old unlicensed moped driver crashed on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited aggressive driving and unsafe speed as causes. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male moped driver was injured in a crash on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was operating the vehicle northbound and was unlicensed. The report lists aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The moped's center front end was damaged. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of aggressive driving and speeding on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An unlicensed SUV driver made a left turn on Nereid Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV struck a 54-year-old male e-bike rider going straight. The bicyclist was ejected, suffered head injuries, and lost consciousness. The SUV’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV driven by an unlicensed female driver was making a left turn on Nereid Avenue when it collided with a 54-year-old male e-bike rider traveling straight east. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in unconsciousness and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the bicyclist, while the SUV driver’s unlicensed status and left turn contributed to the crash. The SUV’s center front end and the e-bike’s center front end were both damaged. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A flatbed swung wide on White Plains Road. Steel met flesh. A 49-year-old man fell, torn and unconscious. Parked cars scraped and silent. The Bronx street held the wreckage and the hush.

A flatbed truck making a U-turn on White Plains Road struck a 49-year-old pedestrian, leaving him with severe lacerations and unconscious on the pavement. According to the police report, 'A flatbed swung wide in a U-turn. It struck a 49-year-old man, tearing his body.' The crash also damaged parked vehicles. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report suggests any error or fault by the pedestrian. The impact and aftermath left the street marked by violence and silence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A pick-up truck made an improper U-turn on White Plains Road. The moped rider, traveling north, was struck on the right front bumper. The moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male moped driver was injured when a pick-up truck made an improper U-turn and collided with the moped on White Plains Road. The moped driver was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the truck driver also turning improperly. The moped driver was unlicensed, and the truck driver was licensed. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. No safety equipment was noted for the moped rider. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and improper turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 17-year-old female pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her near Boston Road in the Bronx. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but confused. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Boston Road struck a 17-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway but confused. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Pedestrian error or confusion also contributed. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and pedestrian confusion even outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs collided on East 233 Street in the Bronx. A 3-year-old girl in a child restraint suffered whiplash and full-body injury. The crash involved improper turning and unsafe lane changing by one driver. Both vehicles struck front corners.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on East 233 Street in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV was changing lanes improperly and turning improperly, causing the crash. A 3-year-old female occupant in the left rear passenger seat was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was restrained in a child safety seat and was not ejected. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other SUV traveling straight. The contributing factors listed include 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by the driver. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 44-year-old male driver suffered head injuries in a Bronx crash. His SUV struck a parked sedan’s left rear bumper. The driver was incoherent and unhelmeted. Alcohol was involved. Multiple vehicles were damaged in the collision on East 216 Street.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver in a 2016 SUV collided with a parked 2005 sedan on East 216 Street in the Bronx. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear bumper, causing head injuries to the driver, who was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to multiple vehicles, including parked SUVs nearby. No other driver errors were specified. The injured driver was not ejected but suffered serious head trauma. The report does not mention any pedestrian or cyclist involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An unlicensed male e-scooter driver struck the right side of another vehicle on East Gun Hill Road. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Unsafe lane changing caused the collision. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The driver, who was unlicensed, collided with another vehicle, impacting the right side doors of his scooter. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A taxi parked on Magenta Street in the Bronx was struck on its left rear quarter panel by a southbound sedan. The taxi driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact.

According to the police report, a taxi was parked on Magenta Street in the Bronx when it was hit on the left rear quarter panel by a sedan traveling south. The taxi driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed in Arizona, and the taxi driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 15-year-old e-scooter rider was injured in a crash with an SUV on Burke Avenue in the Bronx. The scooter driver suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The SUV was going straight; the scooter made a U-turn. Both vehicles hit front center.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after colliding with a 2019 Nissan SUV in the Bronx. The scooter driver was making a U-turn when the SUV was traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors by the scooter driver. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to the rider's knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. The scooter driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516903, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 56-year-old male driver in the Bronx crashed his SUV into two parked vehicles. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the left panels of the parked cars. The driver suffered injuries and shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver traveling east in a 2003 Nissan SUV collided with two parked vehicles on East 233 Street in the Bronx. The moving SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2006 Chrysler SUV and the left front quarter panel of a 2011 Subaru sedan. The driver was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a medical condition affected the driver's control. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed on East 222 Street in the Bronx. The front passenger in one car suffered bruises and leg injuries. The crash happened in slippery conditions with driver distraction cited. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 222 Street near Barnes Avenue in the Bronx. The front passenger, a 31-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and lower leg trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and slippery pavement as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other, causing damage to the left front bumper and right side doors. No other injuries or violations were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling east collided with a northbound sedan on East 233 Street in the Bronx. The 69-year-old driver suffered injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 233 Street in the Bronx collided with a northbound sedan. The 69-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan, which sustained center front end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan making a U-turn on Webster Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle. The driver of the turning sedan suffered full-body injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan making an improper turn at unsafe speed on Webster Avenue collided with a northbound sedan going straight. The turning sedan was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The driver, a 57-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed.' No other contributing factors were specified. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' left sides and front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed at Barker Avenue in the Bronx. One driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. The collision struck the front center of one car and the right side doors of the other. Limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Barker Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one sedan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved one vehicle traveling east and the other south, impacting the center front end of one and the right side doors of the other. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other driver errors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A moped making a left turn struck a southbound sedan on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The 16-year-old moped driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling northwest and making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound sedan going straight on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 16-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The moped driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and female. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights dangerous lane maneuvers by the moped driver leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511169, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two vehicles crashed at White Plains Road in the Bronx. Both drivers were injured and shocked. The SUV hit the sedan’s right side. Police cited traffic control disregard by both drivers. Injuries were serious but not life-threatening.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling west and a 2011 Honda sedan traveling north collided at the intersection of White Plains Road in the Bronx. The SUV struck the right side doors of the sedan. Both drivers, a 55-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man, were injured and experienced shock. Both were wearing safety equipment, with the woman using a lap belt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The collision caused center front end damage to both vehicles. Neither driver was ejected. The injuries were classified as serious but not life-threatening.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511143, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 77-year-old man was injured crossing Boston Road in the Bronx. An SUV backing up struck him outside an intersection. He suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed and traveling south. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Boston Road in the Bronx. The crash involved a 2016 SUV backing up. The pedestrian was struck outside an intersection and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle traveling south. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The vehicle showed no damage at the point of impact. The pedestrian's actions were crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 38-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked car on Furman Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan traveling south struck her with its right front bumper. She suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions and was left in shock. The driver was speeding with limited view.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Furman Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south, struck her on the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to control speed in a situation with limited visibility led to the collision. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19