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

Two occupants suffered contusions and back and head injuries in a Bronx crash. A sedan and SUV collided head-on and rear-end on E Gun Hill Rd. Alcohol involvement by the sedan driver was a key factor, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx involving a 2005 sedan and a 2013 SUV. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old male, was found to have alcohol involvement cited twice as a contributing factor. The vehicles collided with impact points at the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. Two occupants in the sedan were injured: the driver suffered a head contusion and the passenger, a 55-year-old female, sustained a back contusion. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report highlights alcohol involvement as the primary driver error, with no other contributing factors listed. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bronx Blvd near E 233 St, injuring three occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper and quarter panel. All injured were vehicle occupants, including two children, suffering shock and body injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:46 on Bronx Blvd near E 233 St. A 2021 sedan traveling north went straight ahead and was struck on its right front bumper by a 2020 sedan making a left turn, which impacted its right front quarter panel. The collision injured three occupants: a 41-year-old female driver with knee and lower leg injuries, a 9-year-old female passenger, and a 7-year-old male passenger, both with injuries to their entire bodies and in shock. All occupants were not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct attribution to driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and through traffic, with injuries concentrated among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old e-scooter passenger was ejected and seriously injured in a Bronx collision. The SUV hit the scooter’s right front, causing fractures and dislocation. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard by the scooter rider’s party.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 16:15 on East 213 Street in the Bronx involving a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling east and an e-scooter traveling south. The SUV struck the e-scooter on its right front bumper, damaging the SUV’s center front end and the scooter’s right side doors. A 17-year-old male passenger on the e-scooter was ejected and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' linked to the injured passenger’s party. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights driver and rider errors involving yielding and traffic control compliance, with no mention of victim fault or helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 57-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a concussion. Driver inattention caused the collision at a busy intersection on White Plains Road.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The collision occurred at 7:30 PM when a 2017 Honda sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, highlighting the driver's failure to notice the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, foot, and suffered a concussion but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Bronx intersection. The driver caused the collision despite no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Tillotson Avenue and Kingsland Avenue in the Bronx at 3:39 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a pick-up truck, traveling north and making a left turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The collision caused injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating a 2005 Chevrolet pick-up truck. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behavior. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl crossing Boston Road was struck by a southbound sedan. The vehicle’s view was obstructed, leading to a center front impact. The pedestrian suffered head contusions but remained conscious. The crash exposed dangers of limited driver visibility.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Boston Road outside an intersection. The driver of a 2014 BMW sedan, traveling southbound and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the collision, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian sustained head injuries described as contusions and bruises but remained conscious. No pedestrian errors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the critical role of driver visibility and the systemic danger posed by obstructed views on busy Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling east on Burke Ave collided head-on. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe lane changing as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling eastbound on Burke Avenue in the Bronx when they collided. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. The front passenger, a 49-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The collision caused center front end damage to one SUV and right front bumper damage to the other. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights systemic dangers posed by driver failures to yield and unsafe maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778002, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound vehicle struck an eastbound SUV at Arnow Ave in the Bronx. Three passengers suffered moderate injuries including head, face, and leg trauma. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 18:16 on Arnow Ave in the Bronx involving a northbound vehicle and an eastbound 2021 Toyota SUV. The SUV carried four occupants, including three injured female passengers aged 53, 60, and 85. Injuries ranged from head trauma and whiplash to contusions on the face and lower limbs. All injured passengers were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated for emphasis. The northbound vehicle impacted the left front quarter panel of the SUV, which sustained damage to its right front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to multi-passenger injuries inside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Paulding Ave in the Bronx, injuring a 35-year-old male driver. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver suffered back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10 p.m. on Paulding Ave in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling east and south collided, with impact on the right front bumper and right front quarter panel. The 35-year-old male driver of the BMW, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The injured driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The BMW driver held a permit license, while the other vehicle was operated by a licensed female driver. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front and right rear bumpers. The report focuses on driver errors leading to the collision and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776157, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck and sedan collided on East 233rd Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe lane changing and an oversized vehicle as contributing factors in the 10:07 a.m. crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:07 a.m. on East 233rd Street near Van Cortlandt Park East in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2021 dump truck traveling west and a 2022 sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the dump truck’s right rear quarter panel. The report identifies "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Oversized Vehicle" as contributing factors. The injured party was a 41-year-old female occupant seated in the sedan’s right rear passenger seat. She sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver error in lane changing maneuvers as the cause of the crash, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young man on an e-bike was crushed beneath two southbound cars on Webster Avenue. Slick pavement, harsh lights. His body broken, the bike destroyed. Three vehicles kept moving. He did not.

A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed on Webster Avenue near East 233rd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash occurred when the e-bike rider was struck and crushed beneath two southbound vehicles—a 2018 Audi sedan and a 2023 Honda SUV. The report describes the pavement as 'slippery' and the lighting as 'harsh.' The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, as well as the hazardous road surface. The e-bike was demolished, and the cyclist suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The police report notes that all involved vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victim. The report underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and dangerous road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775744, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Givan Ave in the Bronx when one driver made an improper U-turn. The impact struck the left side doors of the eastbound sedan. A 78-year-old driver suffered arm injuries and shock, highlighting driver error as the crash cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:17 on Givan Ave in the Bronx. One sedan was traveling east going straight ahead when it was struck on its left side doors by another sedan making an improper U-turn. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The 78-year-old male driver of the eastbound sedan was injured, sustaining injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. The collision's point of impact and vehicle damage was on the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the left front bumper of the U-turning sedan. The crash underscores the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers by drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old female driver suffered head injuries in a collision between an SUV and a sedan on Paulding Avenue in the Bronx. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inattention as contributing factors. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 PM on Paulding Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2023 SUV traveling south and a 2004 sedan traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right side doors with its center front end. The 22-year-old female driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver errors as contributing factors: unsafe speed and driver inattention/distraction. The sedan had three occupants, but no injuries were reported. The damage to both vehicles was concentrated at the point of impact, highlighting the force of the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan, driven by a permit holder, tore through Eastchester Road in the Bronx. A 60-year-old man died beneath its wheels. Parked cars shuddered. The street was dark. The driver was distracted. The man’s body bore the crush.

A 60-year-old pedestrian was killed when a BMW sedan, operated by a driver holding only a permit, struck him on Eastchester Road near Givan Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash occurred just after midnight, and the street was dark. The report states the driver was inattentive or distracted at the time of the collision. The impact was so forceful that parked cars were damaged. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk when struck, but the police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted in the narrative, underscoring a lack of full licensure. The report does not cite any pedestrian actions as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s distraction and permit status, which led to fatal consequences for the man in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man was injured by an SUV in the Bronx. The driver, holding a permit, struck the pedestrian outside an intersection. Limited visibility and driver inexperience contributed to the collision, leaving the man bruised and hurt in his lower leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx at 17:25 when a 2022 Ford SUV, driven by a male with a learner's permit, traveling east, struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was hit near 1160 229 Dr S. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected. The driver’s lack of experience and limited visibility were key factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north collided with a sedan making a right turn on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver was ejected and suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:04 on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan was making a right turn when it was struck by a northbound moped. The moped driver, a 46-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. Additionally, the moped driver was cited for 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, while the moped's center front end was damaged. The moped driver wore a helmet, but the report does not list victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash highlights driver errors involving right-of-way violations and excessive speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774606, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after an SUV making a left turn collided with a westbound sedan on Bruner Avenue. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:57 on Bruner Avenue in the Bronx. A female driver in a 2021 SUV was making a left turn when she collided with a westbound sedan traveling straight ahead. The SUV's front center end struck the sedan's right front quarter panel. The driver, age 45, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. Police identified failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as the primary contributing factors to the collision. Additionally, the driver was noted for inattention and distraction. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the SUV and the right side doors of the sedan. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774155, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

In the Bronx, a 31-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered facial injuries and shock after a collision. The crash, caused by driver inattention, left her with pain and nausea. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper, damaging the right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:27 near 4517 Mundy Lane in the Bronx. The injured party was a 31-year-old female driver of a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling northwest. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle was going straight when the collision occurred, impacting the left front bumper of the SUV and damaging its right front bumper. The driver was not ejected but sustained facial injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver held a learner's permit from New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-bike driver was ejected and seriously injured after colliding with a pick-up truck in the Bronx. The crash involved driver errors including traffic control disregard and inattention. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to the lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on East 241st Street in the Bronx at 3:14 PM. The e-bike was traveling north while the pick-up truck was traveling west. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the e-bike operator. The victim sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both drivers were unlicensed, but the report specifically highlights the e-bike driver's failure to obey traffic controls. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the e-bike, causing center back end damage. The victim remained conscious despite the severity of injuries. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck her while she crossed against the signal. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the collision on White Plains Road in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on White Plains Road in the Bronx made a left turn at 8:15 a.m. and struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor, which likely impaired the driver's visibility. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate. The driver was licensed and operating a 2019 sedan with no reported vehicle damage. The report highlights driver error related to failure to adequately respond to glare conditions during the left turn, resulting in the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771123, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15