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

Two sedans crashed on Duncan Street, striking left side doors and front bumper. The 49-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary cause. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Duncan Street at 10:15 AM. One vehicle, a 2015 Honda sedan traveling west, was struck on its left side doors. The other, a 2015 Toyota sedan heading north, impacted with its left front bumper. The 49-year-old male driver of the Honda, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound e-bike on East 241 Street in the Bronx. The 19-year-old bicyclist suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:58 PM on East 241 Street near White Plains Road in the Bronx. A 2006 Honda sedan was making a left turn northbound when it struck a southbound e-bike. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining head trauma and experiencing shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. The report does not assign any contributing fault to the bicyclist. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old girl crossing Fish Avenue in the Bronx was struck by a sedan traveling east. The impact injured her face, causing abrasions. The driver hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The child was conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Fish Avenue in the Bronx struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside of an intersection. The vehicle’s point of impact was the right front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s face, described as abrasions. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the collision occurred while the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the pedestrian beyond unspecified notes. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements in areas where pedestrians cross outside designated signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735336, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old pedestrian suffered abrasions after an SUV making a left turn struck him at a marked crosswalk on Wickham Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the collision despite no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2023 Hyundai SUV traveling north on Wickham Avenue was making a left turn when it struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over his entire body and remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. Notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735371, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Burke Avenue in the Bronx, injuring both drivers. Unsafe speed and improper lane changes caused the crash. One driver suffered a concussion; the other sustained a fractured hip. Both were conscious and restrained or unrestrained at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:09 on Burke Avenue in the Bronx involving two sport utility vehicles. One driver, a 22-year-old male, was driving eastbound at unsafe speed and was changing lanes improperly when the collision occurred. He suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The other driver, a 36-year-old male, was traveling northbound going straight ahead. His contributing factors were listed as 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unspecified.' He sustained a severe hip-upper leg injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation and was conscious but not wearing any safety equipment. The impact points were the center front end of the first SUV and the left front quarter panel of the second SUV. The report highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and improper lane usage as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by an unlicensed man in police pursuit struck two stopped vehicles on Bronx River Parkway. The impact injured a 32-year-old driver, fracturing and dislocating his abdomen and pelvis. The collision exposed dangers of reckless driving and ignored traffic controls.

According to the police report, at 19:50 on Bronx River Parkway near East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx, a sedan driven by a male driver without a valid license was involved in a police pursuit. This sedan collided with two vehicles stopped in traffic: a 2020 SUV and a 2007 sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the stopped vehicles and the center front end of the unlicensed sedan. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver's failure to obey traffic rules. The collision injured a 32-year-old male driver, an occupant of one of the stopped vehicles, who suffered fractures and dislocations to his abdomen and pelvis. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers disregarding traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man crossing Baychester Avenue was struck by an eastbound SUV. The vehicle hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. Driver inattention caused the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east on Baychester Avenue struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There were no occupants in the vehicle at the time. The pedestrian's crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially in areas where pedestrians cross without signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734073, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a parked vehicle’s center back end on Cruger Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered neck contusions but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary cause, highlighting driver error in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:26 on Cruger Avenue in the Bronx. A 25-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with neck contusions and bruising. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor leading to the collision. The northbound SUV, driven by a licensed New York driver, impacted the center back end of a parked vehicle. Multiple other parked vehicles sustained damage in the incident. The driver’s failure to control speed caused the SUV to strike the stationary vehicle, resulting in bodily injury to the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers of excessive speed in urban settings and the systemic risks posed by driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver triggered a collision involving multiple vehicles on East 228 Street. A 57-year-old female driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries, experiencing shock and pain. The crash left vehicles damaged and a driver injured, highlighting dangers of inattention behind the wheel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:20 on East 228 Street involving a station wagon/SUV and two sedans. The contributing factor cited was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 57-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report notes no safety equipment was used by the injured driver. Vehicle damage included center front and back end impacts. The distracted driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision, resulting in injury and vehicle damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle incidents.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was violently ejected after an SUV made a right turn on Conner Street. The rider suffered head injuries and shock, with police citing the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 7:37 AM on Conner Street near the New England Thruway, an SUV making a right turn collided with an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 67-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly identifies the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike rider was riding or hanging on the outside of his vehicle at the time, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740146, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a right turn struck an e-scooter traveling northeast on Edenwald Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and internal complaints. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Edenwald Avenue in the Bronx at 14:32. A 52-year-old female SUV driver was making a right turn when she collided with a male e-scooter operator traveling northeast. The SUV driver sustained head injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the left side doors of the e-scooter. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The e-scooter sustained no damage. The police report does not indicate any contributing behaviors by the e-scooter operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A rear-end crash on East 233 Street in the Bronx left a 53-year-old male driver with neck injuries. The impact involved two sedans traveling westbound. Driver distraction and unsafe speed contributed to the collision, causing whiplash and moderate injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:40 AM on East 233 Street in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling westbound. The Tesla sedan struck the BMW sedan at the center back end, indicating a rear-end collision. The 53-year-old male driver of the BMW was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, classified as a moderate injury (severity 3). The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the injured driver's vehicle, and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors overall. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732779, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tow truck struck a sedan on Byron Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s front passenger, a 22-year-old woman, suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Byron Avenue in the Bronx at 16:50. A tow truck traveling west collided with a southbound sedan. The point of impact was the tow truck's right front bumper against the sedan's left front quarter panel and left side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 22-year-old female, was injured with abrasions to her elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by one or both vehicle operators. The injured passenger's use of a lap belt and harness was noted, but no victim behavior was cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights systemic dangers related to driver compliance with right-of-way rules and speed control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans slammed head-on on Hammersley Avenue. Steel twisted. Airbags burst. A 35-year-old woman, legs broken and burned, was pulled out alive. Four rode in one car, one in the other. Failure to yield carved pain into the Bronx night.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on near Hammersley Avenue and Gunther Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved a 2012 Volkswagen sedan traveling south with a single occupant and a 2016 Honda sedan traveling east with four occupants. The report states both vehicles were 'going straight ahead' when they struck each other, with the point of impact listed as 'center front end' for both cars. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'Steel crumpled. Airbags burst. A 35-year-old woman, burned and broken in the legs, was pulled conscious from the wreck.' The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The focus remains on driver error and the violent consequences of failing to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a southbound sedan making a left turn on White Plains Road in the Bronx. Four vehicle occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near East 233 Street in the Bronx at 11:50 p.m. A 2017 Mercedes SUV traveling northbound on White Plains Road collided with a 2017 Buick sedan making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper striking the sedan's right rear quarter panel. Police identified failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor in the crash. Four occupants in the SUV, including the driver and three passengers aged 18 to 48, were injured with back injuries and complaints of whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims' behavior. The collision highlights driver error and systemic danger at intersections involving turning vehicles and through traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729384, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at East Gun Hill Road. Both drivers were men, one 23 years old, suffering shoulder and whiplash injuries. The collision involved a right turn and a straight travel, with driver inexperience and failure to yield cited by police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:45 on East Gun Hill Road involving two sedans. One driver, a 23-year-old male, was injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. The report states the first vehicle was making a right turn while the second was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, causing center front end damage. The police identified driver errors as contributing factors: 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the 23-year-old driver. Both drivers were licensed males from New York. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck struck a bicyclist traveling north on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered serious lower leg injuries. Alcohol involvement and driver errors contributed to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers on city streets.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2022 Dodge truck traveling north on White Plains Road in the Bronx at 1:52 AM. The truck, operated by an unlicensed driver, hit the bicyclist on the right front bumper, causing the cyclist to be ejected. The bicyclist sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the truck driver and alcohol involvement indicate critical driver errors that led to this serious collision. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim fault is assigned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728098, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided in a merging chain-reaction crash on Bronx River Parkway. A front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:09 on Bronx River Parkway involving multiple sedans merging northbound. The collision was triggered by a driver reacting to an uninvolved vehicle, leading to a chain-reaction impact. One occupant, a 24-year-old front passenger, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factors. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The drivers involved were licensed and operating their vehicles during merging maneuvers. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends and rear end of the involved sedans, indicating a multi-vehicle rear-end collision sequence. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727530, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a right turn hit a female e-scooter driver on East 233 Street in the Bronx. The rider suffered a hip and upper leg injury, conscious but bruised. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:35 a.m. on East 233 Street near Bronx Boulevard in the Bronx. A female e-scooter driver, age 29, was injured when an SUV making a right turn struck her on the left front bumper. The rider sustained a hip and upper leg contusion, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the e-scooter driver as a contributing factor, alongside an unspecified secondary factor. The SUV had no occupants and was traveling westbound. The e-scooter was parked before the collision. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, nor was it cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding right-of-way to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Olinville Avenue after both drivers disregarded traffic controls. Both drivers and a passenger suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. The crash caused center front end damage to one vehicle and left rear quarter panel damage to the other.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Olinville Avenue near East Gun Hill Road. Two sedans traveling north and northwest collided. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the primary contributing factor. The driver of the Nissan sedan, a 33-year-old male, suffered neck injuries and whiplash while wearing a lap belt and harness. The Acura sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 25-year-old male, also sustained whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both vehicles sustained significant damage: the Nissan with center front end impact and the Acura with damage to the left rear quarter panel. The report emphasizes driver errors—specifically traffic control disregard—as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15