No More Excuses: Hunts Point Streets Run Red

A sedan making an improper U-turn struck another sedan traveling northbound in the Bronx. The left rear passenger in the struck vehicle suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Driver inattention and improper turning led to the collision and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx at the intersection near 1008 Garrison Avenue around midnight. A 2013 Nissan sedan, driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey, was making a U-turn when it collided with a northbound 2025 Acura sedan. The impact occurred on the left front bumper of the Nissan and the left rear quarter panel of the Acura. The Acura carried four occupants; the left rear passenger, a 25-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors from the Nissan driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper turning maneuvers in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782213, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck traveling west on Oak Point Ave collided with another vehicle, injuring the driver and two passengers. Police cite aggressive driving and traffic control disregard as key factors. All occupants suffered moderate injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford pick-up truck traveling west on Oak Point Ave in the Bronx struck another vehicle with its right rear quarter panel at 9:52 AM. The report identifies aggressive driving and road rage as primary contributing factors, along with traffic control disregard. The driver, a 37-year-old male, and two passengers, aged 28 and 36, were injured, all experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. Injuries included back trauma for the driver and knee, lower leg, and foot injuries for the passengers. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the collision. The report explicitly highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and failure to obey traffic controls—as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Spofford Ave in the Bronx. A 51-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved one vehicle making a left turn and another going straight. No explicit driver errors were cited in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Spofford Ave in the Bronx at 4:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans: one traveling east going straight ahead and the other traveling north making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the eastbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the northbound vehicle. A 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock, and was not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists her contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The northbound driver was licensed and operating a 2001 Honda sedan. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776803, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman suffered neck injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s failure to yield and other vehicular factors caused the collision in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured in the Bronx at Tiffany Street and Lafayette Avenue around 5 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2007 Ford sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The collision caused neck injuries classified as severity level 3. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors twice, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver failures to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 80-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle backing north on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused chest injuries and bruising to the pedestrian, who remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, an 80-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Bruckner Blvd near Hoe Ave in the Bronx at 10:20. The vehicle was traveling north and was backing up when it struck the pedestrian at the center back end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered chest injuries and contusions but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. This incident highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers performing unsafe backing maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck a 3-year-old girl crossing Southern Boulevard at Intervale Avenue. The child suffered injuries and shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.

At 17:40 on Southern Boulevard near Intervale Avenue in the Bronx, a 2015 Mercedes sedan traveling north struck a 3-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the driver committed a Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and disregarded traffic control, directly contributing to the crash. The child was injured and experienced shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The sedan sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites driver errors—Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded—as the primary contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing lawfully with the signal, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash. The collision involved multiple SUVs and a sedan. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause. The child was restrained but sustained serious injuries in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Boulevard near Longwood Avenue in the Bronx at 3:50 p.m. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including two station wagons/SUVs and a sedan. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. A 12-year-old female occupant, restrained with a lap belt and harness in the right rear passenger seat, suffered head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The child was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The drivers involved were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the left front bumpers of the vehicles. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends, confirming a significant collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765758, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck and sedan collided on Halleck Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and bruising. Police cited unsafe lane changing as the cause. Both vehicles struck each other’s front quarter panels, highlighting dangerous driver error.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:58 on Halleck Street in the Bronx involving a box truck and a sedan, both traveling north. The box truck struck the sedan's right front quarter panel with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The sedan driver’s injury and the damage to both vehicles’ front quarter panels underscore the consequences of the truck driver’s unsafe lane change. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck traveling east on the Bruckner Expressway rear-ended a sedan, injuring a 75-year-old passenger. The crash occurred late at night. The truck driver fell asleep and followed too closely, causing a violent impact that bruised the passenger’s entire body.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 11:10 PM on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. A pick-up truck traveling east struck the center back end of a sedan also moving eastbound. The impact injured a 75-year-old male passenger in the sedan, who suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites the pick-up truck driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance, described as "Following Too Closely," and the driver falling asleep as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers of driver fatigue and tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old man suffered head injuries after a sedan hit him at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling east, struck him head-on. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Tiffany Street in the Bronx struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Bruckner Boulevard at 14:11. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was operating the sedan straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing legally with the signal. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as unspecified, emphasizing the impact resulted from the vehicle's movement and positioning. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, confirming the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck and sedan collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered chest injuries and shock. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage by one vehicle, resulting in significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:03 on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The collision involved a pick-up truck traveling north going straight ahead and a sedan also traveling north but making a left turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the truck and the left front bumper of the sedan. The contributing factor cited was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error in lane management. Both drivers, a 33-year-old male in the pick-up truck and a 29-year-old male front passenger in the sedan, sustained chest injuries and were in shock. Neither occupant was ejected, and no safety equipment was reported in use. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing the cause on driver error and improper lane usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758213, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at 4:09 AM on Edgewater Road in the Bronx. One driver suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. The crash involved unsafe speed, with one vehicle making a U-turn and the other traveling straight southbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:09 AM on Edgewater Road in the Bronx. Two sedans collided: one traveling southbound going straight ahead, the other making a U-turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the left side doors of the sedan making the U-turn. The driver of the sedan making the U-turn, a 31-year-old male, sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage included the left front bumper of the southbound sedan and the center front end of the U-turning sedan. The collision highlights the dangers of unsafe speed combined with complex maneuvers like U-turns on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning SUV struck a northbound sedan on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s rear passenger suffered a head contusion. Police cited the SUV driver for disregarding traffic control, causing the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on Longwood Avenue near Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. A 2017 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a 2018 sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear quarter panel striking the sedan's right front bumper. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan carried a male rear passenger who sustained a head contusion but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The collision and resulting injury stem directly from the SUV driver's failure to yield or comply with traffic control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. The front passenger of the SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both drivers were distracted, leading to a direct impact between the vehicles’ front ends at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Longwood Avenue near Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx at 16:39. The crash involved a 2016 Chevrolet SUV traveling northeast and a 2017 Chevrolet sedan traveling east. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front bumper and the sedan’s center front end collided. A 34-year-old male front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider suffered full-body abrasions after a sedan struck his bike’s front end on Bruckner Boulevard. The rider was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police cited driver distraction and improper turning as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 8:00 PM on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The injured party was a 43-year-old male e-bike driver who was partially ejected and sustained abrasions over his entire body. The e-bike, traveling north, collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan moving southeast. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, alongside 'Turning Improperly' by the e-bike driver. The e-bike driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the e-bike and the center back end of the sedan. The report highlights driver errors and traffic control violations as central to the crash, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman walking along Spofford Avenue was struck by a northbound pick-up truck. The impact caused head injuries and minor bleeding. Police report cites unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on Spofford Avenue struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian who was walking along the highway against traffic at an intersection. The victim suffered head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck, which sustained damage to the center front end. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report. This collision highlights the dangers posed by speeding and distracted driving in pedestrian-involved crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling south on Hunts Point Avenue collided, causing both to overturn. A 44-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police report notes unspecified contributing factors but no pedestrian involvement or clear driver errors documented.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:15 AM on Hunts Point Avenue in the Bronx involving two sedans and one SUV, all traveling south. The point of impact for the sedans was 'overturned,' indicating both vehicles flipped. The 44-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, with an airbag deployed. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors for the driver but does not specify failure to yield or other explicit driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The SUV was damaged on the left front quarter panel, but no injuries were reported for its occupants. The data highlights the violent nature of the crash and the serious injuries sustained by the sedan driver amid unclear contributing causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock after her SUV, making a left turn, struck a sedan going straight on Lafayette Avenue. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front ends, highlighting driver error in maneuvering at the intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:25 AM on Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx. The female driver of a 2010 SUV was making a left turn when her vehicle’s center front end collided with the center front end of a 2023 sedan traveling straight south. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper. The 27-year-old female SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected, suffered head injuries and was in shock. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle maneuvering. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers of left-turn maneuvers in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan and eastbound taxi collided head-on at Longwood Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered a shoulder abrasion but was conscious and restrained. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 11:18 AM on Longwood Avenue near Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx involving a northbound 2025 BMW sedan and an eastbound 2020 Tesla taxi. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided front-to-front. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old male occupant, was injured with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any driver errors or violations such as Failure to Yield. The impact caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right front bumper of the taxi. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles making left turns on Bruckner Boulevard collided, injuring a 54-year-old male driver. Impact struck the right front bumper of a sedan and the left front bumper of an SUV. The sedan driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:05 on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. Both involved vehicles—a 2005 sedan and a 2015 SUV—were making left turns when they collided. The sedan was struck on its right front bumper, while the SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male with a permit license, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were traveling southbound. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between two left-turning vehicles and the resulting injuries to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15