No More Excuses: Hunts Point Streets Run Red

Two vehicles collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered contusions and bruises. The crash involved an SUV making an improper left turn and a sedan traveling straight. Injuries included chest and lower leg trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:56 on Bruckner Boulevard near Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. A 2008 SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2007 sedan traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the sedan's left front quarter panel, damaging the sedan's left side doors. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers, males aged 52 and 22, were injured with contusions and bruises; one sustained chest injuries and the other knee and lower leg trauma. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV overturned on Bruckner Boulevard after colliding with a left-turning tractor truck. The SUV driver suffered a severe arm injury. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane usage as key factors in the crash.

At 9:17 PM on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx, a collision occurred involving a southbound SUV and a tractor truck making a left turn, according to the police report. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow, sustaining a severe arm injury. The SUV overturned upon impact, striking the truck's right rear quarter panel with its center front end. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of improper passing and distracted driving on busy Bronx roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman crossing Bryant Avenue in the Bronx was struck by a northbound SUV. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered serious lower leg injuries but remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bryant Avenue in the Bronx at approximately 7:40 PM. The pedestrian was struck by a 2001 Honda SUV traveling northbound, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The pedestrian was crossing outside of a signal or crosswalk area and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle sustained other damage but no further details were provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the pedestrian. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus changing lanes in the Bronx caused injury to a female passenger. The driver’s inattention led to a collision impacting the bus’s left front bumper. The passenger suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a bus traveling southeast on Hunts Point Avenue in the Bronx was changing lanes at 10:59 PM when the collision occurred. The bus driver, a licensed male, was cited for driver inattention and distraction, which contributed to the crash. The impact was on the bus’s left front bumper, causing damage to that area. A 56-year-old female passenger in the rear of the bus sustained a head abrasion and was injured but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention/distraction as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during lane changes in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan merging northbound on Bruckner Expressway collided with a driver, causing neck injuries and shock. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered whiplash. Police cite other vehicular factors, highlighting systemic dangers in merging maneuvers.

According to the police report, at 15:28 a sedan traveling north on Bruckner Expressway was merging when it struck the left side doors of another vehicle. The driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to merging. The collision caused whiplash and 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 posed by merging on high-speed roadways and the critical role of driver actions in preventing injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and incoherence after a crash on Bruckner Expressway. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. The driver was restrained but sustained minor bleeding and impact to the right front bumper of his SUV.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway involving a 2018 Subaru SUV traveling northeast. The driver, a 32-year-old male occupant, was injured with facial trauma and incoherence. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the right front bumper, which sustained damage. The driver complained of minor bleeding. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed in the report. The data highlights the systemic danger of impaired driving leading to injury even for restrained vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered neck injuries in a multi-sedan crash on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused the collision. Both occupants wore seat belts but sustained whiplash and shock from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx involving multiple sedans. The driver, a 40-year-old man, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' which contributed to the collision. The driver was making a left turn while another vehicle was traveling straight south. The impact occurred at the center front end and right side doors of the vehicles. Both the driver and front passenger, also 40 years old, were injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from the vehicles. The driver was reported to be in shock, and the passenger was conscious. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan traveling southwest on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:08 AM on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. A 2017 SUV traveling southwest struck the center back end of a 2016 sedan also moving southwest. The sedan's driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention. Both vehicles sustained damage at their center ends. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck backing unsafely struck an SUV on Halleck Street in the Bronx. The SUV driver and a rear passenger suffered concussions and injuries to the neck and entire body. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 1997 diesel tractor truck was entering a parked position on Halleck Street at 7:41 pm when it backed unsafely into a westbound 2011 SUV. The truck's unsafe backing caused a collision impacting the SUV's left front bumper and center front end. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old male, and a 26-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat were injured. Both occupants sustained concussions; the driver suffered injuries to his entire body, and the passenger sustained neck injuries. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor linked to the truck driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697499, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV making a left turn crashed into a Toyota sedan going straight on Tiffany Street in the Bronx. Four male passengers suffered injuries to limbs, neck, and head. Driver distraction and inattention contributed to the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tiffany Street in the Bronx at midnight. A 2017 Ford SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2007 Toyota sedan traveling straight southwest. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for all involved occupants. Four male passengers, aged 31 to 33, and the 66-year-old male driver were injured, sustaining trauma to the elbow, lower arm, hand, knee, lower leg, foot, neck, and head. None of the occupants were ejected or visibly complaining of injuries, but all were in shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting systemic danger in vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man lost control on Bruckner Boulevard. His sedan slammed into two parked cars. Metal crumpled. Glass flew. He died alone in the driver’s seat. The Bronx kept moving. No other injuries reported.

A 69-year-old man died after losing consciousness behind the wheel on Bruckner Boulevard near 653. According to the police report, his sedan veered into two parked vehicles. The impact folded metal and scattered glass. The driver died at the scene. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were hurt. The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left two parked cars damaged but no other injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the left rear bumper of a parked car on Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. No ejection occurred. Damage focused on the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Garrison Avenue collided with the left rear bumper of a parked vehicle. The driver of the moving sedan, a 37-year-old man, sustained unspecified injuries and was in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The parked vehicle sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel, while the sedan's center front end was damaged. The driver was licensed and not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck the rear of a parked sedan on Bruckner Expressway. The female driver of the parked vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver was injured when her parked sedan was rear-ended by another northbound sedan on Bruckner Expressway. The impact occurred at the center back end of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The injured driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles were sedans registered in New York, and both drivers were licensed. The collision caused damage to the center rear of the parked sedan and the center front of the moving sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and SUV collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver was distracted and improperly changed lanes. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Boulevard involving a moped and a 2016 Jeep SUV. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southbound, as was the moped driver. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the moped. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The report highlights driver errors: inattention and improper passing or lane usage. No other factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676889, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Hunts Point Avenue. The female driver of one SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both drivers were distracted. The impact hit the front of one vehicle and the left side of the other. Injuries caused shock and pain.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hunts Point Avenue. The female driver of the 2019 Jeep SUV was injured, suffering knee and lower leg trauma and experiencing shock. Both drivers were distracted, with driver inattention listed as a contributing factor for the crash. The Honda SUV struck the Jeep on its left side doors with its center front end. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report notes driver inattention and distraction as the primary causes, with no other contributing factors specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676891, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV rear-ended another stopped SUV on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles were SUVs.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver in a 2022 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2020 Acura SUV stopped in traffic on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The impact was at the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. The driver of the striking SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." No other contributing factors were noted. The collision caused injuries to the striking vehicle's driver but no ejection occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674224, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Four occupants suffered injuries, including head and arm trauma. The drivers were inexperienced and turned improperly. All were restrained and none ejected. Shock and pain complaints followed the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved four injured occupants: a 26-year-old male driver with head injuries and whiplash, a 30-year-old female front passenger with elbow and arm injuries, a 15-year-old female rear passenger with head injuries and whiplash, and a 21-year-old male driver with head injuries. Both drivers were cited for turning improperly and driver inexperience. All occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The impact occurred at the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash caused center front and left front quarter panel damage to the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675084, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man driving an SUV on Bruckner Expressway was injured in a collision with a sedan. The SUV driver was distracted and impaired by alcohol. The impact struck the SUV's right front and the sedan's left rear. The driver suffered a head contusion.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male driver of a 2015 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with a 2010 sedan on the Bruckner Expressway. The SUV driver was changing lanes while the sedan was going straight. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver sustained a head contusion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling southbound. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672145, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a crash on Bruckner Expressway. An SUV passed too closely, striking the sedan’s rear center. The driver was conscious but injured, complaining of whiplash. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Expressway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling northbound. The 67-year-old sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma and whiplash. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV’s driver failed to maintain safe distance when overtaking. The sedan was struck at the center back end by the SUV’s center front end. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of close passing on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered facial injuries on Longwood Avenue. The crash involved a vehicle making a right turn. The rider was in shock and had minor burns. Driver distraction was a key factor.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike driver traveling south on Longwood Avenue was partially ejected during a collision with a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained facial injuries and minor burns and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision point was the left front bumper of the e-bike, and the other vehicle sustained unspecified damage. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15