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

A 16-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a sedan on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The crash occurred during a right turn. The moped struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel, causing minor burns and shock.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 8:13 p.m. on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 16-year-old male, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The sedan was traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The moped driver sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, along with minor burns and was in shock. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727529, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on at East 233rd and Boston Road. Metal twisted. A 44-year-old man gripped the wheel, blood pouring from his arm. The crash was sudden, the pain sharp. The turn was wrong. The street bore the brunt.

At the intersection of East 233rd Street and Boston Road in the Bronx, two sport utility vehicles slammed into each other head-on, according to the police report. The report states both vehicles were involved in 'Turning Improperly.' One SUV, traveling east, was going straight ahead, while the other, traveling southwest, was making a left turn. The impact crushed the front ends of both vehicles. A 44-year-old male driver suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious, as detailed in the police narrative: 'A 44-year-old man clutched the wheel, blood streaming from his arm. He did not lose consciousness.' The police report explicitly lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor for both drivers, underscoring driver error as the cause of the crash. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the collision. The crash highlights the ongoing danger at intersections where driver actions can have immediate, violent consequences.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727541, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on White Plains Road in the Bronx. A front-seat passenger suffered whiplash and injuries to the entire body. Both drivers were licensed men. Improper lane usage caused the crash, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on White Plains Road in the Bronx at 21:23. Two sedans, both traveling in opposite directions, collided head-on with center front end impacts. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error in lane management. One occupant, a 34-year-old male front passenger, was injured with whiplash and injuries to the entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision caused significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles. The police report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing the cause on driver lane usage errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman suffered bruises and full-body contusions after an SUV backed into her outside an intersection in the Bronx. The driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s rear, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:26 in the Bronx near East 233 Street. A 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Hyundai SUV backed unsafely, striking her with the center back end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed, compounding the risk. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body, with an injury severity rated at 3. The vehicle was traveling south and had two occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed, inexperienced drivers performing unsafe backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old bicyclist suffered a shoulder injury after a taxi struck him on Mickle Avenue in the Bronx. The collision, caused by driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way, left the cyclist conscious but hurt, with damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:40 PM on Mickle Avenue in the Bronx involving a taxi and a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, was traveling north going straight ahead when the taxi, traveling south, struck him on the right side doors with its left front bumper. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bicyclist sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury, was conscious, and was not ejected from his bike. The taxi, a 2013 Toyota, and the bike both sustained damage on their right side doors and front end respectively. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Yamaha motorcycle struck an Acura SUV at East 237th and Furman. The rider flew, hip crushed, blood on asphalt. No helmet. Speed unforgiving. Semiconscious, he lay broken as the street swallowed the night.

According to the police report, a Yamaha motorcycle collided with the side of an Acura SUV at the intersection of East 237th Street and Furman Avenue in the Bronx around 9:30 p.m. The report states, 'A Yamaha slammed the side of an Acura. The rider flew. No helmet. Hip crushed. Blood on asphalt. Semiconscious. Speed too fast.' The listed contributing factor is 'Unsafe Speed.' The motorcycle rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper leg injuries, described as 'crush injuries,' and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report notes the absence of a helmet but cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The SUV, traveling north, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries to SUV occupants are reported. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when speed overwhelms city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe injuries after a crash on Boston Road in the Bronx. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained fractures and dislocations. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female e-bike driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle on Boston Road near Ropes Avenue in the Bronx. The report states the driver was traveling east, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The e-bike sustained no damage, but the driver suffered injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors in the crash. The driver was conscious but severely injured. The report does not mention any victim fault or other contributing behaviors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly inattention and lack of experience, in e-bike crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727594, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan on East 234 Street in the Bronx. The collision hit the sedan’s left side doors, injuring a 39-year-old rear passenger. The passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash, left shaken and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:56 on East 234 Street in the Bronx. A 2022 taxi traveling west collided with a 2014 sedan traveling south. The taxi impacted the sedan’s left side doors with its center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. A 39-year-old male rear passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report emphasizes the driver error of disregarding traffic control as the cause of the collision and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723670, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Bronx crash injured two SUV occupants when a vehicle making a U-turn struck a parked sedan’s left side. Both victims suffered whiplash and head injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and lane marking issues.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:30 near East 222 Street in the Bronx. A 2014 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a U-turn when it collided with a parked 2009 sedan, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. Two occupants in a 2012 SUV traveling east were injured: a 65-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 64-year-old female front passenger sustained whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and were conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as contributing factors. The collision and injuries stem from driver errors during the U-turn maneuver and inadequate lane markings, with no contributing victim behavior noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans and an SUV collided on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. A 73-year-old female driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cited improper lane usage and other vehicular errors as contributing factors. Air bags deployed; victim not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:52 PM on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx involving two sedans and one SUV. The 73-year-old female driver, an occupant of one sedan, sustained facial injuries and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to lane use and vehicle operation. The victim was not ejected and had air bags deployed. The vehicles involved included a 2021 BMW SUV stopped in traffic, a 2016 Acura sedan making a left turn, and a 2021 Nissan sedan going straight. Impact points and vehicle damage on left side doors and bumpers confirm a multi-vehicle collision caused by driver errors without any victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722943, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV making a left turn collided violently with a northbound motorcycle on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The motorcyclist was partially ejected, suffering a concussion and facial injuries. Driver inattention and unsafe speed were cited as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:24 on White Plains Road near East 241 Street in the Bronx. A southbound SUV was making a left turn when it struck a northbound motorcycle head-on. The motorcycle was demolished on impact. The motorcyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained facial injuries and a concussion, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating critical driver errors by the SUV operator. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper and quarter panel. The motorcyclist was not cited with any contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe turning maneuvers in Bronx traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on East 216 Street in the Bronx. The trailing vehicle struck the lead vehicle’s rear, injuring the driver with back trauma and whiplash. The crash unfolded as both vehicles traveled westbound, with following too closely cited as the cause.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs were traveling westbound on East 216 Street in the Bronx when the trailing vehicle impacted the center back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the lead SUV, a 32-year-old woman, sustained back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The damage was concentrated at the center front end of the trailing vehicle and the center back end of the lead vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on East 233 Street. The trailing driver failed to maintain safe distance, striking the lead vehicle’s rear. The lead driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness, remaining conscious after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:10 AM on East 233 Street involving two SUVs traveling eastbound. The trailing vehicle struck the center back end of the lead vehicle, which was slowing or stopping. The contributing factor cited is 'Following Too Closely,' indicating the trailing driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The lead vehicle’s driver, a 42-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. He was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report highlights driver error in maintaining distance as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719899, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup swung left across White Plains Road. A motorbike charged straight. Steel clashed. A 25-year-old man slammed down, helmeted but bleeding, sprawled and silent on the hard city street.

According to the police report, a pickup truck attempted a left turn on White Plains Road as a motorbike traveled straight through the intersection. The vehicles collided, with the pickup's right front bumper striking the center front end of the motorbike. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the crash. The 25-year-old motorbike rider suffered severe bleeding and was found unconscious, with injuries to his entire body. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'His helmet stayed on. His blood did not. He lay still, broken across the road’s hard face.' The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic control and misuse lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling east struck a northbound bicyclist on East 225 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered back contusions and bruises but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The taxi’s front center impacted the bike’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota taxi was traveling straight ahead eastbound on East 225 Street when it collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound. The point of impact was the taxi’s center front end striking the left side doors of the bike. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained back contusions and bruises and remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the taxi driver or the bicyclist, but the collision dynamics show the taxi struck the bike on its left side, indicating a failure to avoid the bicyclist. The taxi had one occupant, and the bicyclist was licensed and also traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was centered on the taxi’s front and the bike’s left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling south collided on Wickham Avenue. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The injured driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling south on Wickham Avenue in the Bronx when one vehicle rear-ended the other. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The driver of the struck sedan, a 64-year-old female occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East 228 Street in the Bronx. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cited following too closely and disregarding traffic controls as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:44 on East 228 Street in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling west and south. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 47-year-old male, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The rear vehicle impacted the right front quarter panel of the lead sedan, which sustained front-end damage. Both drivers held valid New York licenses and were traveling straight ahead at the time. The injured driver’s airbag deployed, indicating significant impact. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers instead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup turned left across East 222nd. A moped slammed in. A young passenger flew off, struck the street, blood pooling from his head. Sirens cut through the Bronx night. Failure to yield left a man broken and bleeding.

According to the police report, a pickup truck was making a left turn at East 222nd Street and Laconia Avenue when a westbound moped, traveling straight, collided with the truck. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped’s unlicensed rider continued straight, and the impact ejected a 22-year-old male passenger from the moped. The passenger struck the street and suffered a severe head injury, described as 'severe bleeding,' and was found conscious at the scene. The police report notes the passenger was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the primary driver error. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man was struck and suffered a severe head injury while crossing East Gun Hill Road with the signal. He was found unconscious with internal complaints. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. Driver errors were not identified in the report.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East Gun Hill Road and Bronx River Parkway in the Bronx at 9:20 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by an unspecified vehicle. The victim suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious with internal complaints. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or the vehicle, nor does it cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk in the Bronx was struck by a sedan traveling east. The driver’s inattention and passing too closely caused knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian suffered contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Seymour Avenue in the Bronx struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal or crosswalk is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715590, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15