No More Blood for Parking: Make Streets Safe Now

A 37-year-old woman driving an unlicensed sedan crashed into a tractor truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The collision caused severe injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The truck driver was licensed. Both vehicles traveled westbound. Driver distraction contributed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with fractures and dislocations affecting her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by an airbag and lap belt. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2012 diesel tractor truck. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The sedan driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the truck's trailer and the sedan's center front end. No ejections occurred. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl riding as a passenger on an e-bike was ejected and suffered a head contusion. The SUV made a U-turn and struck the bike’s left rear. Driver inattention caused the crash on University Avenue in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2022 Toyota SUV made a U-turn and collided with the e-bike she was riding as a passenger on University Avenue in the Bronx. The impact struck the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head contusion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling northwest, while the e-bike was traveling north. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on West 175 Street collided. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a back injury and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes. The injured occupant remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on West 175 Street collided. The impact occurred at the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 21-year-old male front passenger was injured, sustaining back contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The injury was limited to the passenger, with no mention of helmet use or signaling contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a parked SUV on Andrews Avenue in the Bronx. The impact hit the SUV’s left side doors. A 15-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. She was semiconscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Andrews Avenue collided with a parked SUV, impacting the left side doors of the SUV. The crash injured a 15-year-old female occupant in the sedan, who was seated in the right rear passenger position. She sustained facial injuries and minor bleeding and was semiconscious at the scene. The report notes the contributing factor as "Lost Consciousness," indicating a possible driver impairment or medical event. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555401, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was struck on University Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan hit the bike’s rear center as both traveled south. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions but remained conscious. Driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on University Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the bike at the center back end while both were traveling south. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the bike. The driver of the sedan failed to yield right-of-way, leading to the impact. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male bicyclist was injured on University Avenue. The crash involved a bike and a 1984 Chevy truck. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Driver inattention was cited as the cause. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision on University Avenue involving a bike and a 1984 Chevy truck. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was riding straight ahead and was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck also was traveling straight ahead and impacted the bicyclist at the right front quarter panel. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and bruised when a bus merging west on West Tremont Avenue struck his e-bike. The collision hit the bike’s left front and the bus’s right front quarter panel. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a bus merging west on West Tremont Avenue collided with a 67-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike also traveling west. The point of impact was the bus’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered contusions over his entire body but remained conscious. Contributing factors included the bicyclist’s error or confusion and improper passing or lane usage by the e-bike. The bus driver was licensed and merging at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights risks when vehicles merge and pass in close proximity on busy Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was ejected after colliding with a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway. The rider suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a crash on the Major Deegan Expressway. The motorcycle collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling in the same direction. The contributing factor listed was "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the motorcycle driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash. The motorcycle sustained damage to its right rear bumper and overturned. The sedan showed no damage. The rider wore a helmet and was conscious after the crash but suffered contusions and injuries to the shoulder and upper arm. No driver errors were attributed to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a bicyclist traveling east on University Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted and following too closely. The cyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on University Avenue in the Bronx made a left turn and collided with an eastbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538159, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a parked SUV on Grand Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan overturned on impact. The 21-year-old driver and 23-year-old passenger suffered abrasions and elbow injuries. Police cited driver fatigue as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Grand Avenue in the Bronx collided with a parked SUV. The impact caused the sedan to overturn. The driver, a 21-year-old male, and his 23-year-old male passenger were both injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to their elbows and lower arms. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as a contributing factor for the driver, indicating driver fatigue led to the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The parked SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the sedan was heavily damaged and overturned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536123, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bikes met head-on. Steel screamed. A man lay semiconscious, head bleeding, limbs crushed. Both riders distracted. No helmet listed. The street stayed silent. Blood on the pavement. Danger in the air.

Two riders collided head-on on Jerome Avenue. One, a 52-year-old man, suffered severe head and crush injuries. According to the police report, both riders were distracted at the moment of impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both vehicles. No helmet use was recorded for the injured man, but this is noted only after the driver errors. The crash left the street quiet, marked by blood and twisted metal. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured on University Avenue after an SUV disregarded traffic control and made a left turn. The bike struck the SUV’s front center. The rider suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on University Avenue involving a northbound bicyclist and a westbound SUV making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The impact was at the center front end of the bicycle. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The bicyclist’s injuries were serious enough to be classified as injury severity 3, but he remained conscious. The crash highlights the danger of drivers disregarding traffic controls when turning across bike lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn in the Bronx overturned. A 3-year-old passenger was trapped inside, suffering whole-body injuries and shock. The driver was distracted and had limited view. The child was unrestrained and injured severely.

According to the police report, a 2017 taxi traveling south on Jerome Avenue overturned while making a left turn. The driver was cited for inattention and distraction, compounded by a limited view. A 3-year-old female passenger seated on another's lap was trapped inside the vehicle. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The child was not using any safety equipment. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper. The crash caused the vehicle to overturn, endangering the young occupant. Driver errors included failure to maintain attention and inadequate visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530146, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing south struck a northbound sedan stopped in traffic on Phelan Place in the Bronx. The driver of the stopped vehicle, a 23-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the stopped sedan.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south was backing unsafely and collided with a northbound sedan stopped in traffic on Phelan Place in the Bronx. The driver of the stopped vehicle, a 23-year-old female occupant, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the stopped sedan. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The injured driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV on West Tremont Avenue. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted and failed to react properly, causing serious injury off the crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was crossing West Tremont Avenue outside a crosswalk when she was struck by a 2013 Ford SUV traveling east. The impact occurred on the vehicle's right front quarter panel, injuring the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot with fractures and dislocations. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead but was inattentive and distracted. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered serious injuries. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516479, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old man was hit by a taxi making a left turn on Aqueduct Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Aqueduct Avenue in the Bronx struck a 76-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi, making a left turn, hit him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi showed no visible damage. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no safety equipment or helmet was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515999, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van traveling north struck two stopped SUVs on University Avenue in the Bronx. The van driver lost consciousness and was injured. Both SUVs sustained damage to their left rear quarter panels. The driver remained in the vehicle, unconscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male van driver traveling north on University Avenue collided with two stopped SUVs also heading north. The van's left front bumper struck the left rear quarter panels of both SUVs. The driver lost consciousness during the crash and was injured, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both SUVs were stopped in traffic at the time of impact. No other driver errors were specified. The van driver was not ejected and was unconscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any victim fault or additional contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a solo sedan crash. The vehicle struck head-on. Slippery pavement contributed. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Damage was centered on the front end.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan, traveling south, struck an object or surface with its center front end. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The vehicle was a 2019 Nissan sedan registered in New York. The crash occurred while the driver was going straight ahead. The report does not indicate any ejection or involvement of other vehicles or pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man was struck while crossing University Avenue at West 176 Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash happened late at night in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of University Avenue and West 176 Street in the Bronx. The 41-year-old man was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling north struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle was going straight ahead prior to impact. No information about the vehicle type or driver details was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway late at night. Four men and one teenage girl were injured. The impact caused bruises, whiplash, and neck injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. All occupants remained conscious.

According to the police report, three sedans traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway collided. The crash injured five occupants: a 16-year-old female front passenger with neck contusions, and four male drivers aged 25, 33, and 62 with head bruises and whiplash. The vehicles sustained damage to their fronts and rear quarter panels. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. No occupants were ejected. Airbags deployed for one driver. The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim actions. The injuries ranged from contusions to whiplash, and all injured parties were conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510991, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15