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Two vehicles collided on Bronx River Parkway. A man suffered a neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass met at speed. The road did not forgive. The system failed to protect those inside.

A pick-up truck and a sedan crashed on Bronx River Parkway in the Bronx. One male occupant, age 49, suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The report details that both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred, with impact to the left rear bumper of the truck and the right front bumper of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants were listed as uninjured or with unspecified injuries. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors. The failure to pay attention behind the wheel stands out as the key error in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man lay on Bronx asphalt, battered by rage, then struck by an ambulance. Metal met flesh twice. Sirens and violence. The street offered no shelter. He left in critical condition. The city’s danger showed its teeth.

CBS New York reported on April 29, 2025, that a man in the Bronx was critically injured after a road rage assault left him lying in the street, where he was then struck by a passing ambulance. The article states: “Authorities say a man injured in a road rage assault in the Bronx was also hit by a passing ambulance while lying on the street.” The sequence highlights multiple failures: violent driver behavior escalated to physical harm, then emergency response vehicles encountered a vulnerable person in the roadway. The incident underscores gaps in street safety and emergency protocols, exposing risks faced by those left exposed on city pavement.

• Bronx Man Struck After Road Rage, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-29

A 23-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and abrasions after crashing his BMW SUV on the Bronx River Parkway. The vehicle struck head-on while traveling south at unsafe speed. Airbag deployed; driver remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male driver operating a 2021 BMW SUV on the Bronx River Parkway was injured in a crash at 4:05 AM. The driver was unlicensed and traveling southbound when the vehicle's center front end impacted, causing damage. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The driver sustained head injuries and abrasions, with an injury severity rated at 3. The vehicle's airbag deployed, and the driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights dangerous driver behavior, specifically unsafe speed and lack of proper licensing, as key causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Bronx River Parkway. Impact struck left front quarter panel of one vehicle and right front quarter panel of the other. A rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction by passenger cited as contributing factor.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north and northeast collided on Bronx River Parkway at 6:05 AM. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. The first vehicle had two occupants, including a 31-year-old female rear passenger who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to inattentiveness caused by a passenger. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist riding southwest on Mosholu Parkway was struck on the left side by a vehicle making an improper left turn. The impact ejected the rider, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s turning error caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 19:49 a bicyclist traveling southwest on Mosholu Parkway was hit on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn southeast. The crash involved a driver error classified as 'Turning Improperly.' The bicyclist, a 42-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The vehicle making the left turn caused the collision by failing to execute the turn properly, leading to the impact on the bicyclist riding straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788601, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Mosholu Parkway. A 4-year-old passenger suffered a head contusion. The impact struck the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The child was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:01 on Mosholu Parkway involving two sedans traveling east and south. One vehicle was stopped in traffic while the other was making a right turn. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the stopped vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the turning vehicle. A 4-year-old male occupant, restrained by a lap belt, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The child was not ejected and was a passenger in one of the vehicles. Driver errors are not explicitly cited in the data, and no victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan changing lanes on Bronx River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and bruising. Alcohol involvement was noted. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear bumpers, highlighting driver error in lane change and impaired operation.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:20 on Bronx River Parkway when a northbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left front bumper of a sedan that was changing lanes. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper and the sedan's left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired operation. The sedan driver was executing a lane change when struck, pointing to driver error in lane discipline and failure to maintain safe operation under impairment. No victim fault is indicated; the focus remains on the hazardous conditions created by impaired driving and improper lane change maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan overturned while making a right turn on Bronx River Parkway. The 48-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary cause of the crash and resulting injuries.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male driver was making a right turn on Bronx River Parkway at 8:35 when his sedan overturned. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating loss of control during the maneuver. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' twice as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was properly licensed in New York and was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turning maneuvers on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Bronx River Parkway at night. A front passenger suffered facial abrasions. The crash involved a driver following too closely, striking the rear of another vehicle. Impact damaged center back and front ends of cars traveling southbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on Bronx River Parkway involving two sedans traveling southbound. The collision was caused by a driver following too closely, resulting in a rear-end impact. The vehicle with NY registration struck the center back end of the Subaru sedan registered in PA, which sustained center front end damage. A 44-year-old male front passenger in one vehicle was injured, suffering facial abrasions and classified with injury severity level 3. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Bronx River Parkway shortly after midnight. A 58-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt. Unsafe speed by a driver contributed to the violent impact and severe vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway at 12:19 a.m. Two sedans traveling south collided, with one striking the other's left rear bumper and both sustaining severe front-end and rear-end damage. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in controlling vehicle velocity. A 58-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat of one sedan was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash, though she was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The violent collision and extensive vehicle damage underscore the dangers posed by excessive speed on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An ambulance turned left on Southern Boulevard and hit a parked SUV. Inside, a baby girl died. The Bronx street fell silent. Metal met metal, and a life ended before it began. No warning. Only aftermath.

According to the police report, an ambulance making a left turn on Southern Boulevard near Bedford Park Boulevard struck a parked SUV. Inside the SUV, a baby girl was killed. The report states, 'An ambulance turned left and struck a parked SUV. Inside, a baby girl died.' The crash occurred in the Bronx at 16:08. No contributing factors were specified by police, but the narrative makes clear the ambulance was in motion, executing a left turn, while the SUV was stationary and parked. The infant, listed as a passenger, suffered fatal injuries. No driver errors or victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors in the report. The silence after the crash underscores the sudden, devastating impact of a moment’s action on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling south collided on Bronx River Parkway. The driver of one vehicle, a 28-year-old woman, suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as contributing causes of the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Bronx River Parkway at 11:26 AM. Both vehicles were traveling south when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 28-year-old female occupant, sustained facial injuries and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as contributing causes of the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage primarily to the center back end and right front bumper of the involved vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old unlicensed moped driver sustained an elbow abrasion after colliding with a sedan during a police pursuit on Bronx Park East. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic controls, resulting in significant vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bronx Park East at 12:15 AM involving a 2024 ZHILO motorscooter and a 2018 Ford sedan. Both vehicles were traveling north and engaged in a police pursuit. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male occupant, was unlicensed and driving without safety equipment. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the right side doors of the sedan. The moped driver sustained an abrasion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The crash highlights driver errors related to excessive speed and failure to obey traffic controls during a pursuit.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV cut across Pelham Parkway. Metal screamed. Six cars smashed. A young woman, trapped, bled from her arm, her hand refusing to clot. She stayed awake as chaos reigned. Unsafe lane change left blood and twisted steel behind.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV made an unsafe lane change on Pelham Parkway near Bronx River Parkway, triggering a six-vehicle pileup. The report states, 'A Ford SUV cut lanes. Six cars hit. Metal folded.' The violence of the crash left a 21-year-old woman, trapped behind the wheel, bleeding severely from her arm and hand. She remained conscious throughout, as noted in the report: 'Her hand would not stop bleeding. She stayed conscious.' The police report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor. No victim actions are listed as contributing to the crash. The chain reaction of impacts and the scale of injury underscore the systemic danger when drivers disregard lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling north on Bronx River Parkway collided head-on at 4:25 a.m. Driver inattention caused impact to left front quarter panel and right front bumper. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, restrained by lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bronx River Parkway collided at 4:25 a.m. Both drivers were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. A 57-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of one vehicle was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the front panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 2007 Jeep sped north on Bronx River Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost control at unsafe speed. Ejected from the SUV, she died with shattered pelvis and torn flesh. The vehicle lay demolished, a brutal testament to reckless velocity.

According to the police report, a 2007 Jeep SUV driven by an unlicensed 30-year-old woman crashed on Bronx River Parkway at 3:17 AM. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was traveling northbound and lost control, resulting in a catastrophic impact that demolished the vehicle and twisted its frame beyond saving. The driver, who wore no seat belt, was ejected from the SUV and suffered fatal injuries including a shattered pelvis and severe lacerations. The police report explicitly notes the driver's unlicensed status and unsafe speed as causes of the crash. A front-seat passenger, a 34-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with internal complaints and shoulder-upper arm trauma but was not ejected. No victim behaviors contributed to the crash according to the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver triggered a collision on Bronx River Parkway. Two vehicle occupants suffered whiplash and head injuries. The impact struck the left rear passenger side and front center of vehicles. Both drivers were licensed; distraction was cited as the key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway at 3:30 PM involving a sedan and an SUV traveling southbound. The sedan's right front bumper struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver, a 25-year-old female, and a 50-year-old female rear passenger were injured, both sustaining whiplash and head or neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead but distracted, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the systemic danger of driver distraction on busy parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on on Bronx River Parkway at night. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving caused severe injuries to two passengers. Both suffered fractures and dislocations. The crash left one vehicle demolished and the other damaged on its left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on Bronx River Parkway involving two sedans traveling north. The collision impacted the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other, which was demolished. The report cites unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors. Two male passengers, both 26 years old, were injured. One was a front passenger with knee, lower leg, and foot fractures and dislocations, wearing a lap belt and harness and not ejected. The other was a right rear passenger with abdomen and pelvis fractures and dislocations, also restrained and conscious. Driver errors including unsafe speed and aggressive driving directly contributed to the crash and the passengers’ serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714900, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 76-year-old woman suffered a head injury and whiplash as a passenger in an SUV struck on the rear quarter panel by a taxi. The crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway at 7:20 p.m., caused by unsafe lane changing by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, the crash happened on Bronx River Parkway at 19:20. A station wagon/SUV traveling northeast and a taxi traveling north collided. The SUV driver committed an unsafe lane change, striking the taxi's right rear quarter panel with the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The SUV carried four occupants; a 76-year-old female passenger in the rear suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi had one male driver, licensed in New York, who was going straight ahead. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV overturned after a collision on Allerton Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, impaired by alcohol and disregarding traffic controls, suffered injuries and incoherence. Multiple vehicles were damaged, including parked cars struck on their sides.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:02 on Allerton Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of a 2007 Lincoln SUV, traveling north, was involved in a collision that caused the SUV to overturn. The driver was identified as a 50-year-old male occupant who was injured and incoherent at the scene, complaining of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating driver error. The SUV sustained damage on the right side doors and overturned. The collision also impacted a westbound Hyundai sedan and damaged two parked vehicles on their left side doors. The driver held a valid license from Connecticut. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14