Bronx Streets Bleed While City Sleeps

Two sedans crashed on Pratt Avenue in the Bronx. One driver turned left into the path of a southbound sedan. A one-year-old passenger in the southbound vehicle was injured and went into shock. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Pratt Avenue in the Bronx. One vehicle was traveling southbound going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn northeast. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the southbound sedan and the left front bumper of the turning sedan. A one-year-old female passenger in the southbound vehicle was injured and experienced shock. The child was restrained in a child safety seat. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan and an SUV crashed head-on on Bronxwood Avenue. The sedan driver and a child passenger suffered facial bruises. Unsafe speed and driver distraction caused the impact. Both occupants were conscious and restrained. The parked SUV was struck on its rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male sedan driver and a 9-year-old male passenger were injured in a collision on Bronxwood Avenue. The sedan, traveling north, struck an SUV going west, impacting the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The parked SUV was hit on its left rear quarter panel. Both injured occupants suffered facial contusions and bruises but were conscious. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness; the child was secured in a child restraint. Contributing factors listed include unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan traveling south struck a pickup truck heading north on East 234 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man with a physical disability, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained right-side damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East 234 Street collided with a pickup truck traveling north. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the right front bumper of the truck. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Physical Disability' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors for the driver. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused significant damage to the right side of the sedan and the right front bumper of the pickup truck. No other contributing driver errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 64-year-old man was struck on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. Details on driver actions and vehicle type are unspecified.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver actions involved in the crash. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The pedestrian's location and actions at the time of the crash are unknown. The report does not indicate any safety equipment or helmet use. The absence of driver errors or contributing factors leaves the circumstances of the collision unclear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A pick-up truck backing south struck a northbound e-bike on Van Cortlandt Park East in the Bronx. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The truck driver failed to back safely and was distracted.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck was backing south on Van Cortlandt Park East when it collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder pain and experienced shock. The report lists the truck driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-bike rider was not at fault. The truck's rear center was the point of impact, damaging the vehicle's back end and the e-bike's front. The e-bike rider was unlicensed, but no helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 2019 SUV traveling north and a 2012 sedan heading west crashed on Adee Avenue in the Bronx. Three female SUV occupants, ages 28 to 92, suffered face and neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. All were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota SUV traveling north on Adee Avenue collided with a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling west. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors from impact at the right front quarter panel. The sedan was damaged at the center front end. Three female occupants of the SUV, aged 28, 65, and 92, were injured with face and neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. No ejections occurred. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to multi-vehicle collisions with serious injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan struck an object while entering a parked position in the Bronx. The right rear passenger, a 9-year-old girl, suffered a head injury and shock. The driver’s inexperience and a defective accelerator contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast in the Bronx collided with an object while entering a parked position. The crash caused center front end damage to the vehicle. A 9-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a head injury and shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and a defective accelerator as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans collided on Baychester Avenue. One driver merged inattentively, striking the other’s rear left bumper. The merging driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed damage at front right and rear left bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Baychester Avenue collided when one driver merged into the other. The merging driver, a 24-year-old female, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the merging vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other sedan. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A Lexus SUV struck the left side doors of a sedan on White Plains Road. The sedan’s 29-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, a 2020 Lexus SUV traveling north on White Plains Road collided with a 2007 Infiniti sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper against the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s 29-year-old female driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan had two occupants, and the SUV had one. Damage was recorded on the SUV’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507054, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans crashed head-on and side-on at East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. Two rear passengers suffered head and back contusions. Drivers disregarded traffic control and changed lanes unsafely. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The crash involved a 2020 Toyota sedan traveling east and a 2016 Toyota sedan traveling west. Two rear passengers were injured: a 44-year-old man with a head contusion and a 45-year-old woman with a back contusion. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded, Unsafe Lane Changing, Driver Inattention, and Driver Inexperience. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end and left side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 48-year-old man driving a sedan on East 227 Street in the Bronx suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injuries. The crash involved a BMW and was caused by disregarding traffic control. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 227 Street in the Bronx involving a 2017 Hyundai sedan and a BMW. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The impact was to the sedan's left front bumper and center front end. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The BMW had no occupants at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 55-year-old woman was hit by an SUV backing into a parked spot on East 221 Street in the Bronx. The driver was distracted and failed to see her crossing outside a crosswalk. She suffered bruises and hip injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Honda SUV backed unsafely while entering a parked position on East 221 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when the vehicle struck her at the center back end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with unsafe backing. The pedestrian sustained contusions and upper leg injuries but was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in Georgia and traveling west at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 42-year-old woman was hit by a sedan turning right on Willett Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Willett Avenue in the Bronx struck a 42-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection. 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 unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle was making a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other safety equipment or factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing Needham Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Needham Avenue and Edson Avenue in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was driven by a licensed female driver from New York. The impact caused damage to the vehicle's center front end. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502893, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A man stood off the road. A vehicle hit him. His hip shattered. He lay in the street, pain twisting his gut. Death crept in. The Bronx pavement stayed silent.

A 56-year-old man was struck by a vehicle near 3550 Conner Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man was not in the roadway when the vehicle hit him. His hip shattered. He lay in the street, showing signs of apparent death. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle or driver. The police narrative describes the man’s pain and the silent aftermath on the pavement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501114, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 13-year-old boy was hit by an SUV on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle was traveling south at unsafe speed. The boy suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The crash happened outside an intersection with no evasive action noted.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south on Baychester Avenue struck a 13-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injury to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. No other driver errors or victim factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding vehicles to young pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two vehicles crashed on White Plains Road in the Bronx. A 9-year-old girl riding as a rear passenger suffered a head contusion. The impact hit the sedan’s left side doors. Police cited traffic control disregard and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west and an SUV traveling north collided on White Plains Road near Rosewood Street. The sedan was struck on its left side doors, while the SUV sustained front-end damage. A 9-year-old female occupant in the sedan’s right rear seat was injured, suffering a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' These factors contributed to the crash. No other injuries or helmet use were noted. The incident highlights dangerous driver behavior at this Bronx intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 51-year-old woman was injured backing out on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver failed to watch behind, striking the pedestrian emerging from behind a parked car. The woman suffered bruises and hip injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an SUV backed unsafely on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was emerging from behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report lists driver errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pedestrian sustained contusions and upper leg injuries but was conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan struck another vehicle stopped in traffic on Baychester Avenue. The driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely and driver inattention as causes. Both vehicles sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver in a sedan was injured when his vehicle rear-ended another sedan stopped in traffic on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The driver suffered back injuries and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The collision caused center rear-end damage to the stopped vehicle and front-end damage to the striking sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was not ejected but experienced shock and complained of pain. The crash involved multiple vehicles stopped in traffic, with the striking sedan failing to maintain a safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A Jeep SUV and a Ford sedan collided on East 236 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s 26-year-old male driver suffered a bruised elbow. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 236 Street involving a 2016 Jeep SUV traveling south and a 2020 Ford sedan traveling west. The sedan’s 26-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a contusion to his elbow. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with the SUV impacted at the center front and the sedan at the right front quarter panel. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20