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

A Ford SUV traveling north on Webster Avenue passed too closely, colliding with a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The impact injured the front passenger of the SUV, causing abrasions and elbow-lower-arm-hand injuries. The passenger remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 17:37. A 2018 Ford SUV traveling north was going straight ahead when it passed too closely to a parked 2024 Honda sedan, striking its left rear bumper with the SUV's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was "Passing Too Closely." The collision injured a 28-year-old male front passenger in the SUV, who sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies no other contributing factors or victim behaviors. The driver of the SUV was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to maintain safe passing distance caused the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck a northbound motorcyclist on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured and left semiconscious. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to obey traffic control as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:17 on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. A taxi traveling eastbound was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end, and the taxi’s right front quarter panel was impacted. The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old male driver, was injured and found semiconscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet at the time. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The taxi driver held a valid license, while the motorcyclist was operating with a permit.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered head injuries after an SUV struck his vehicle’s rear bumper on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing a collision that left the sedan driver injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:24 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. A 36-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a Jeep SUV traveling south struck the right rear bumper of his vehicle. The SUV’s point of impact was its left front bumper. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance led directly to the crash and the resulting injury to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old man was injured crossing Eastchester Road with the signal in the Bronx. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, failed to yield right-of-way and struck the pedestrian’s lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, at 7:45 AM on Eastchester Road in the Bronx, a sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a right turn when it struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights the critical role of driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, in pedestrian injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man pushing a car was struck by an SUV making an improper U-turn on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered lower leg injuries and bruising. The driver failed to execute the turn safely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:56 on White Plains Road in the Bronx. A 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while pushing a car outside an intersection. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north, making an improper U-turn. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No vehicle damage was reported. The collision highlights driver error in executing a U-turn, directly causing harm to a vulnerable pedestrian engaged in roadside activity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sport utility vehicle made a right turn and collided with the rear center of a parked sedan on Boston Road in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Boston Road near Delavall Avenue in the Bronx at 9:30 AM. A sport utility vehicle was making a right turn when it struck the center back end of a parked 2021 Honda sedan. The sedan had one occupant, a 30-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The sedan was stationary before impact, and no other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision highlights driver error in maintaining proper following distance during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy suffered chest contusions after being struck at an intersection on Baychester Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle impacted his right front bumper. The crash caused injury despite no reported vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Baychester Avenue at 7:29 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle impacting the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained chest contusions and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved showed no damage, and no contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were listed in the report. The absence of reported driver errors like failure to yield or speeding leaves the cause unclear, but the impact to the pedestrian while crossing legally highlights the dangers present at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old man was struck at an intersection in the Bronx by a southbound sedan. The pedestrian suffered severe whole-body injuries and was found unconscious. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:41 on East 223 Street in the Bronx. An 85-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a southbound BMW sedan. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was unconscious with injuries to the entire body, classified as severity level 3. The sedan had no visible damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, striking the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two pedestrians suffered injuries at a Bronx intersection on East Gun Hill Road. One was crossing with the signal. Both were left in shock with serious injuries to arm and back. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle with no driver details reported.

According to the police report, two pedestrians were injured at the intersection of East Gun Hill Road and Bronx River Parkway in the Bronx at 9:43 PM. The victims, a 17-year-old female and a 38-year-old female, were both at the intersection when struck. The 38-year-old was crossing with the signal. Both sustained serious injuries—one to the lower arm and hand, the other to the back—and were reported in shock. The vehicle involved is listed as unspecified, with no driver information or contributing factors noted in the report. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report does not assign any contributing factors to the pedestrians. The lack of driver details and contributing factors highlights systemic issues in crash reporting and accountability.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old male motorcyclist wearing a helmet suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after losing control on a slippery Dyre Avenue in the Bronx. The crash caused left-side damage to the motorcycle, highlighting hazardous road conditions and driver vulnerability.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcyclist was injured at 6:53 AM on Dyre Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, who was the sole occupant and wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions played a key role in the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east and going straight ahead, impacted on the left side doors, resulting in damage to that area. The driver was licensed and conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by slippery pavement to motorcyclists in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man suffered head abrasions after a vehicle made a right turn and struck him at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield and improperly used a lane, causing the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on White Plains Road near East 215 Street in the Bronx at 7:50 p.m. A vehicle making a right turn struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report emphasizes the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane use as causes. No victim fault or helmet use was cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver suffered a chest injury after colliding with an SUV turning improperly on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV was changing lanes at unsafe speed, striking the motorcycle’s front end. The motorcyclist was conscious but fractured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 18:44. A motorcycle traveling south collided with a 2023 Jeep SUV also heading south. The SUV driver, licensed in New York, was changing lanes and turning improperly at an unsafe speed, causing the collision. The motorcycle struck the left side doors of the SUV with its center front end. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old male, suffered a chest injury described as a fracture and dislocation. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors by the SUV operator. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on East 239 Street struck a westbound Lime scooter at the intersection with Bronx Boulevard. The scooter driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:38 a.m. on East 239 Street near Bronx Boulevard in the Bronx. A 2009 Honda sedan traveling north went straight ahead and collided with a Lime rental scooter traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the scooter's left front bumper. The scooter driver, a 22-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed,' indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals and excessive speed. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan hit him while he emerged from in front of a parked vehicle on Tilden Street in the Bronx. The driver’s improper lane usage and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Tilden Street in the Bronx struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian who was emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The driver was cited for 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating failure to maintain proper lane discipline and lack of focus contributed to the collision. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, consistent with striking a pedestrian stepping into the roadway. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and not at an intersection when struck. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709359, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman and a 10-year-old boy were struck by an SUV making a left turn on East 230 Street in the Bronx. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal and suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, at 17:54 on East 230 Street in the Bronx, a 2023 Rivian SUV making a left turn struck two pedestrians at an intersection. The victims, a 43-year-old woman and a 10-year-old boy, were crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. Both pedestrians sustained contusions and bruises to their knees and lower legs, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, indicating the collision happened during the vehicle's turning maneuver. Both pedestrians remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrians were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a parked box truck on Boston Road. The front passenger suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. Police cite unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious.

According to the police report, at 22:50 on Boston Road, a Hyundai sedan traveling north collided with a parked Workhorse box truck. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel against the truck's left rear bumper. The sedan's driver was licensed in New York. The front passenger, a 32-year-old female, sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected, remaining conscious throughout. The report identifies unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage on the part of the sedan driver as contributing factors. The parked truck had no occupants. Vehicle damage included the sedan's right side doors and the truck's left rear quarter panel. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A rear-end crash on East 224 Street in the Bronx injured two passengers in a station wagon. The SUV driver followed too closely, striking the sedan ahead. Both victims suffered back injuries and whiplash, conscious but hurt in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:24 on East 224 Street in the Bronx. The collision involved a Toyota SUV and a Toyota sedan, both traveling east. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, with impact centered on the front end of the SUV and the rear center of the sedan. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. Two passengers in the sedan, a 29-year-old woman and a 5-year-old girl, were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The injuries reflect the force of the rear-end impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old man crossing White Plains Road was hit by a westbound pick-up truck. The impact struck his chest, causing abrasions and moderate injury. The driver’s inexperience contributed to the crash, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing White Plains Road outside an intersection. The pedestrian was struck by the right front bumper of a 2023 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling westbound. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries and abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inexperience in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making an improper left turn. The impact caused upper arm abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, highlighting dangerous turning behavior at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, at 8:45 AM on East 219 Street near White Plains Road in the Bronx, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 SUV made an improper left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle struck him with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The SUV driver, a licensed female motorist from New York, was the sole occupant and sustained no reported injuries. Vehicle damage was noted as none. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by improper turning and failure to yield in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707639, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision on Carpenter Avenue in the Bronx injured a front-seat passenger. The crash involved a pick-up truck and an SUV driven without a license. The SUV driver disregarded traffic controls, causing a violent impact that bruised the passenger’s head.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:12 AM on Carpenter Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved two vehicles: a 2023 pick-up truck traveling east and a 2011 SUV traveling south. The SUV driver was unlicensed and failed to obey traffic control, a critical driver error cited in the report. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the pick-up truck. A 31-year-old male front passenger in the SUV sustained a head contusion and was injured but remained conscious. He was secured by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers disregarding traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15