No More Blood for Parking: Make Streets Safe Now

Two sedans collided on Major Deegan Expressway. One driver suffered neck injuries. A child and another adult were hurt. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a moment. The road stayed open. The danger remained.

Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway northbound at Exit 8 in the Bronx. According to the police report, the collision involved a Toyota and an Infiniti, both registered in Pennsylvania. Three people were hurt: a 29-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, while another adult and a child occupant sustained unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The impact struck the left front of one car and the right rear of the other. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left injuries and exposed the ongoing risk on this stretch of highway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi and sedan collided on Andrews Avenue South. A 52-year-old woman in the taxi’s rear seat took the worst of it. She suffered neck pain, whiplash. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The driver was not reported injured.

A collision involving a taxi and a sedan occurred on Andrews Avenue South near West Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 52-year-old female passenger riding in the right rear seat of the taxi was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The taxi was making a right turn when the crash happened. The driver, a 64-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling southeast. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars slammed together on W 175 St and University Ave. Alcohol played a role. A woman and a young boy suffered back injuries. The night air split with sirens. Metal twisted. The system failed the vulnerable again.

A collision involving a sedan and an SUV occurred on W 175 St at University Ave. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor for both drivers and passengers. Seven people were in the vehicles. A 33-year-old woman and a 7-year-old boy, both passengers, were injured with back trauma and whiplash. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor for all involved. No other driver errors were cited. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to passengers, especially children, when systemic dangers like impaired driving go unchecked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812494, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal groaned on the Major Deegan Expressway as two box trucks collided. One driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered a head injury but remained conscious. The crash left twisted steel and sirens echoing through the air.

According to the police report, two box trucks traveling straight ahead collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. One driver, a 26-year-old man, was injured, sustaining a head injury and internal complaints, but was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles suffered damage to their center front and back ends, indicating a rear-end impact. No mention was made of helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash. The data highlights driver error as the primary cause of this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal scraped and glass shattered on the Major Deegan Expressway. Two sedans collided in the northbound lanes. A 42-year-old driver suffered a head injury and shock. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived to a scene marked by twisted bumpers and stunned silence.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway collided. The crash left a 42-year-old driver with a concussion and head injury, and she was reported in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage, with one struck at the right rear bumper and the other at the center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signal failure were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck the left front bumper of a parked car on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp. The impact left a 50-year-old woman with a bruised back. Sirens echoed as responders arrived. The air hung heavy with the aftermath of metal and pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp collided with the left front bumper of a parked vehicle. The crash resulted in injury to a 50-year-old female driver, who sustained a back contusion. Police listed 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor in the collision. No other injuries were reported, and no damage was noted to either vehicle. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured on West Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and helmeted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on West Tremont Avenue in the Bronx at 8:57 pm. The bicyclist, who was the sole occupant of his bike, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a primary contributing factor to the crash, highlighting driver error related to lane control. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim behavior was cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle's pre-crash action was "Avoiding Object in Roadway," and impact occurred at the bike's center front end. This incident underscores the dangers posed by improper lane usage in urban cycling environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped carrying two northbound passengers collided with a northbound SUV avoiding debris on Harrison Avenue. The impact overturned the moped, ejecting a 17-year-old passenger who suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and road obstruction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Harrison Avenue in the Bronx at 5 p.m. involving a northbound moped and a northbound SUV. The SUV was avoiding an object in the roadway when it struck the moped's center front end with its left front bumper. The moped overturned, ejecting a 17-year-old male passenger who sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was conscious but injured, riding without safety equipment. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors. The SUV driver’s attempt to avoid debris combined with inattention led to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers from road hazards and distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist riding east on West Burnside Avenue was struck from behind by a reversing SUV. The cyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The SUV was stationary before impact, indicating driver error in vehicle movement.

According to the police report, at 12:23 PM on West Burnside Avenue, a 45-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was hit in the center back end by a 2017 Ford SUV that was parked before the crash. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The point of impact on the SUV was its center back end, indicating the vehicle moved backward into the cyclist. The report lists no contributing factors from the bicyclist but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The SUV driver’s action of reversing or moving while parked caused the collision. No helmet or other safety equipment was used by the bicyclist, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver errors involving parked vehicles moving unexpectedly into vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of a slowing vehicle on University Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and pedestrian confusion as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:36 on University Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet sedan traveling north was slowing or stopping when it was hit on the left rear quarter panel by another sedan. The impact caused damage to the left rear bumper of the slowing vehicle and the right front bumper of the striking vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 59-year-old man, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a driver error contributing to the collision. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is noted as a contributing factor, though it is unclear how this influenced the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights driver error and confusion as key elements in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 59-year-old woman was injured crossing Washington Bridge Connector Road when a sedan made an improper left turn. The driver’s inattention and distraction led to a left front bumper impact. The pedestrian suffered shock and bodily injury of unknown severity.

According to the police report, at 13:51 a sedan traveling south on Washington Bridge Connector Road was making a left turn when it struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing injury to the pedestrian who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian’s injury severity is listed as moderate, with shock noted as her emotional status. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 BMW sedan. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were reported. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper turning and distracted driving in pedestrian collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a right-turning SUV on W 181 St in the Bronx. The crash involved improper lane usage and failure to yield right-of-way by the vehicle driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:55 AM on W 181 St near Aqueduct Ave E in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was riding southbound when he was struck by an SUV making a right turn westbound. The report lists driver errors including 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a head contusion, classified as injury severity level 3. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The crash highlights critical driver failures in yielding and lane management that led to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 54-year-old woman suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver made a right turn and hit the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage on impact.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Grand Ave and W 176 St in the Bronx around 8:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2011 MITS sedan, traveling south and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as Failure to Yield, but the collision occurred during the driver's right turn, indicating a failure to avoid the pedestrian legally crossing. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a sedan with one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 39-year-old man suffered a fractured hip and leg after a taxi driver, distracted and inattentive, struck him while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked intersection without a signal. The impact caused serious injury but no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southwest on W 179 St in the Bronx struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Hennessy Pl around 9:50 PM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when the taxi, making a left turn, hit him with the left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg, classified as severe injury level 3, and remained conscious. The taxi showed no vehicle damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention while turning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck him at a Bronx intersection. The driver, traveling north, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The child was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:33 on W Tremont Ave near Davidson Ave in the Bronx. A 2019 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver from Pennsylvania, was traveling straight north when it struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor, indicating confusion or error on the pedestrian’s part. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779745, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a back contusion in a Bronx crash. The SUV driver made a left turn, striking another vehicle’s center back end. The passenger was conscious and restrained, but injured seriously enough to be noted by police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Burnside Avenue in the Bronx at 11:36 AM. The driver of a 2009 Buick SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle impacted the center back end of another vehicle. The front passenger, a 47-year-old woman, was injured with a back contusion and classified with injury severity level 3. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors, nor does it indicate any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the driver’s maneuver—making a left turn—that precipitated the collision and injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck another vehicle on University Avenue in the Bronx, injuring all five occupants. According to the police report, the SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries, remaining conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2010 SUV traveling north on University Avenue in the Bronx was involved in a collision at 16:59. The SUV’s left front bumper sustained damage, indicating impact on that side. Five occupants inside the SUV, including the 41-year-old male driver and four passengers aged 13 to 45, were injured with whiplash and injuries to the entire body. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for the driver’s error, indicating a failure related to vehicle operation. No injuries or damage were reported for the other vehicle involved, which was traveling north and going straight ahead. The crash highlights driver error as the primary cause of this multi-injury collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A parked pickup truck struck a 56-year-old cyclist on W Tremont Avenue. The man flew, helmet cracked, hand severed. Blood pooled on the street. The truck never moved, but the cyclist’s life changed in an instant.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was riding his bicycle southbound on W Tremont Avenue at University Avenue in the Bronx when a parked pickup truck struck him. The narrative states, 'A 56-year-old man pedaled south. A parked pickup struck. He flew. His helmet cracked. His hand did not follow. Blood on the street. The truck never moved. But his life did.' The cyclist suffered an amputation injury to his hand and was ejected from his bike. The report lists the pickup truck as parked at the time of the crash, with the point of impact and vehicle damage noted at the center front end. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. Contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The police report does not cite any victim behavior as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the parked vehicle’s involvement and the catastrophic outcome for the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered shoulder injuries after a collision on University Avenue. The crash involved a vehicle making a U-turn that failed to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on University Avenue in the Bronx around 7:30 PM. A vehicle making a U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling east. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained upper arm and shoulder contusions. He was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle involved had damage to its left front bumper, while the U-turning vehicle showed no damage. This incident underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway was struck from behind by a tractor truck. The sedan driver, a 66-year-old man, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and whiplash. The truck showed no damage, indicating a rear-end collision.

According to the police report, at 12:43 PM on the Major Deegan Expressway, a 2018 sedan traveling north was rear-ended by a tractor truck. The point of impact on the sedan was the left front bumper and center front end, while the truck impacted the center back end of the sedan but sustained no damage. The sedan driver, a 66-year-old male occupant, was conscious and reported injuries to his shoulder and upper arm along with whiplash. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim. The collision dynamics and damage suggest the truck failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773339, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14