No More Blood for Parking: Make Streets Safe Now

A sedan driver made an improper left turn on Grand Avenue in the Bronx, colliding with a parked vehicle. The driver and front passenger suffered head and neck injuries. The crash exposed dangers of improper turning maneuvers in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:16 on Grand Avenue near Buchanan Place in the Bronx. A sedan, traveling south, was making a left turn when it struck a parked vehicle on its right front quarter panel. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, sustained a head injury and whiplash, while the front passenger, a 48-year-old woman, suffered a neck contusion and bruising. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor for the driver. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front quarter panel of the sedan, while the parked vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. This incident highlights the risks posed by improper turning maneuvers in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733807, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossed the Major Deegan alone at night. A southbound Toyota struck him with its right front bumper. His head broke. His limbs twisted. No crosswalk. No signal. Only silence and steel remained.

A 35-year-old man was killed while crossing the Major Deegan Expressway in the early morning hours, according to the police report. The report states that a southbound Toyota sedan struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The narrative details, 'His head broke. His limbs twisted. No crosswalk. No signal. Just silence and steel.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing where there was no signal or crosswalk, as documented in the police report. The contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian are listed as 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on the impact and the lethal danger present on this high-speed roadway, where a single misstep or moment of inattention can result in fatal consequences for those outside a vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Aqueduct Avenue struck its front passenger on the left side doors. The 40-year-old male occupant suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The crash caused significant left-side damage to the vehicle, with no ejection reported.

According to the police report, a sedan was traveling straight ahead westbound on Aqueduct Avenue at 23:36 when the left side doors were impacted. The front passenger, a 40-year-old male, was injured with a neck injury classified as whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle sustained damage to the left side doors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not specify any victim behaviors as contributing factors. Driver errors remain unspecified, highlighting systemic risks in multi-occupant vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2024 Nissan SUV collided head-on with an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on University Avenue. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The crash involved driver error and bicyclist confusion, resulting in serious injury without ejection or vehicle damage to the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:20 on University Avenue involving a 2024 Nissan SUV traveling east and a southbound bicycle. The SUV struck the bicyclist at the center front end, causing abrasions to the bicyclist's knee and lower leg. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion on the part of the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicycle driver was unlicensed. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's center front end, with no damage reported to the bike. The collision highlights driver and bicyclist errors leading to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old girl playing in the roadway was struck by a sedan traveling southwest on Popham Avenue. The impact to the vehicle's left side doors caused contusions and lower leg injuries. The driver proceeded straight, hitting the child at an intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Popham Avenue in the Bronx struck a 10-year-old female pedestrian playing in the roadway at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's left side doors, which sustained damage. The child suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The victim’s behavior—playing in the roadway—is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed to children in roadways where vehicles travel without yielding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV slammed head-on into stillness on Jerome Avenue. The driver, alone, drifted asleep and never woke. Smoke curled above the wreck. No other lives touched. The morning street bore witness to a solitary fatal mistake.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old man driving a Nissan SUV on Jerome Avenue near 1709 lost control of his vehicle after he 'fell asleep at the wheel.' The SUV struck head-on, resulting in the driver’s death. The report states the crash occurred in the early morning, with the street described as 'still' and 'nothing moved but the smoke.' The only person involved was the driver, who died alone in the vehicle. The police report explicitly lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor, underscoring the critical role of driver inattention and fatigue in this fatal incident. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists were involved or harmed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway collided with a sedan. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe arm injuries. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s left rear quarter panel, causing devastating damage and injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 7:30 p.m. involving a northbound motorcycle and a northbound sedan. The sedan impacted the motorcycle's left rear quarter panel, resulting in the motorcycle being demolished and the rider ejected. The motorcyclist, a 31-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating driver error related to vehicle interaction. Both drivers were licensed, with the sedan driver from Connecticut and the motorcyclist from New York. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered severe injuries. The collision highlights the dangers of driver reactions on high-speed expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when a sedan, starting from a parking spot, collided with him on Morton Place in the Bronx. The boy suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver was unlicensed.

According to the police report, at 16:38 on Morton Place in the Bronx, a sedan traveling north struck a 13-year-old bicyclist also traveling north. The sedan was starting from a parking position when the collision occurred, impacting the bike's right front quarter panel with its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a male child, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies the sedan driver as unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights the danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in shared road spaces with vulnerable users like children on bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-bike driver suffered neck injuries after a collision with a sedan turning left on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike driver was partially ejected and sustained whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:04 PM on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. A 52-year-old male e-bike driver, unlicensed and traveling north, was partially ejected after colliding with a sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the e-bike's left front quarter panel and the sedan's center front end. The e-bike driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious at the scene. The report identifies driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a westbound e-bike on Macombs Road. The e-bike driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as key factors in the collision.

At 12:09 PM on Macombs Road, an SUV making a left turn collided with a westbound e-bike, according to the police report. The e-bike driver, a 23-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield or properly observe traffic signals. The e-bike driver was not ejected and remained conscious, but sustained significant injury. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel where the impact occurred. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the e-bike driver. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in mixed-traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two pedestrians struck at Bronx intersection suffer back injuries and bruises. The SUV driver made a left turn while distracted, hitting both as they crossed against the signal. Both victims remain conscious despite the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, at 18:40 on West Tremont Avenue in the Bronx, a 2007 Honda SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. Two male pedestrians, ages 10 and 41, were crossing against the signal at the intersection when they were struck. Both pedestrians sustained back injuries classified as injury severity 3 and contusions or bruises. The report explicitly notes driver error without attributing fault to the pedestrians. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained no damage. This collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted sedan driver merging southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway struck a stationary or slower SUV. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway around 10:30 AM. The collision involved a southbound sedan merging into the path of a southbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating a clear failure by the sedan driver to maintain focus. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The SUV had no occupants at the time. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan, consistent with a merging error. This crash underscores the dangers of distracted driving on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway struck an object or vehicle with its left front quarter panel. Two female passengers, both 21, sustained injuries including knee contusions and neck whiplash. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2018 Honda sedan was traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway around 11 p.m. The vehicle's left front quarter panel was the point of impact, indicating a collision likely caused by the driver's unsafe speed. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. Two female passengers, both aged 21, were injured: one in the front passenger seat suffered contusions to the knee and lower leg, and the other in the right rear seat experienced whiplash to the neck. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting driver error as central to the incident. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back injuries. Police report alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in this high-speed collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:02 AM. A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling south struck the center back end of a 2015 BMW sedan also traveling south. The sedan's driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver judgment or reaction. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact, with the SUV impacting the sedan's rear. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the sedan. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. This crash underscores the dangers of impaired driving and rear-end collisions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old woman driving an SUV in the Bronx suffered injuries after a crash caused by her inattention. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. She was wearing a lap belt and harness, but her emotional state was incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 AM near 10 Richman Plaza in the Bronx. The sole occupant, a 73-year-old female driver of a 2011 SUV, was injured when her vehicle’s left front bumper sustained damage. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver’s failure to maintain focus led to the collision. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Her emotional status was recorded as incoherent, and the injury severity was classified as level 3. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. This incident highlights the dangers of driver distraction even without external road user involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703657, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bus stopped in traffic struck a northbound sedan from behind on University Avenue. The collision injured ten occupants, including the sedan driver and passengers. One occupant lost consciousness. Impact caused contusions and head, neck, and limb injuries.

According to the police report, a bus traveling southbound on University Avenue was stopped in traffic when it collided with the rear of a northbound sedan going straight ahead. The bus struck the sedan's center front end with its left front bumper. The crash injured ten occupants, including the sedan driver, a 26-year-old female, and nine passengers ranging in age from 19 to 68. Injuries included contusions and bruises to the head, neck, knee, lower leg, foot, face, and shoulder. One occupant lost consciousness, which is noted as a contributing factor. The report identifies no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the occupant's lost consciousness as a factor. All occupants were conscious post-crash and none were ejected. The bus was stopped in traffic, indicating the collision was caused by the bus striking the sedan from behind.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old girl was struck and injured while crossing West Tremont Avenue with the signal in the Bronx. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. Driver errors were not detailed in the report.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West Tremont Avenue and Davidson Avenue in the Bronx at 4:40 p.m. The child was crossing with the pedestrian signal when she was struck by an unspecified vehicle. She sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or vehicle, nor does it indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The vehicle involved had no occupants and no additional details were provided about the driver or vehicle condition.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Sedgwick Avenue struck a parked sedan from behind. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and slippery pavement as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 11:30 a.m. on Sedgwick Avenue, a sedan traveling south collided with a parked sedan. The moving vehicle's right front bumper struck the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver of the moving sedan, a 25-year-old male, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, along with slippery pavement conditions. Both vehicles were occupied by a single male driver, each licensed in different states. The collision resulted from the moving driver's failure to maintain attention, leading to impact with the stationary vehicle. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a station wagon on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The 58-year-old female driver of the SUV suffered neck injuries. She was conscious but in pain from whiplash.

A collision occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a box truck and a station wagon. The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the truck driver was following too closely, contributing to the crash. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt at the time of the incident. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 65-year-old front-seat passenger suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a Carry All truck and two sedans. Driver inattention caused the impact. The passenger was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a Carry All truck and two sedans, all traveling south. The front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with chest trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicles collided with damage to the left front quarter panel of the truck, the center front end of one sedan, and the right front bumper of the other sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688557, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15