SUVs Kill, Leaders Stall—Riverdale Streets Still Bleed

A sedan struck another on Independence Avenue in the Bronx. Tire failure sent metal into metal. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries. The street echoed with the sound of impact. One moment changed. The system failed the vulnerable again.

Two sedans collided near 3052 Independence Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Tire Failure/Inadequate.' One rear passenger, a 54-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists no driver errors beyond the mechanical failure. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors. The crash left a passenger hurt, underscoring the danger when vehicle systems fail.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turned left across Netherland Avenue. A motorcycle struck its front. Two riders were thrown. One suffered a head injury. The other took a blow to the leg. Both stayed conscious. The crash left pain, blood, and broken rhythm in the Bronx.

A crash at 3555 Netherland Avenue in the Bronx involved a station wagon/SUV making a left turn and a motorcycle traveling straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The motorcycle hit the SUV's front. Two people on the motorcycle were ejected. A 27-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury and reported pain and nausea. A 33-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and a leg injury. Both were conscious at the scene. The SUV driver’s actions are listed as the primary contributing factor. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor in the report. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield to oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815679, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on Henry Hudson Parkway West. A 67-year-old man, driving a pick-up truck, was left in shock and pain after colliding with sedans and parked cars. The air was thick with the aftermath of twisted bumpers and confusion.

A multi-vehicle collision occurred at 2727 Henry Hudson Parkway West in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pick-up truck, two sedans, and another parked vehicle were involved. The 67-year-old male driver of the pick-up truck was injured and reported to be in shock. Police listed 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor in the crash. The report does not specify any additional driver errors or mention helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent dangers faced by vehicle occupants and bystanders when visibility is compromised.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808252, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 50-year-old woman crossing Henry Hudson Parkway was struck by a sedan traveling east. The impact fractured her head and caused dislocation injuries. The driver’s inattention and inexperience contributed to the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Henry Hudson Parkway struck a 50-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered head injuries including fractures and dislocations and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper, which sustained damage. The report cites driver errors including inattention and distraction, as well as driver inexperience, as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 67-year-old woman crossing Riverdale Avenue was struck by a southbound SUV backing unsafely. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver error in backing caused the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 2:30 pm when a 2020 Jeep SUV, traveling south, was backing unsafely and struck the pedestrian with the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the backing maneuver. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during vehicle backing maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A city bus swerved to dodge a double-parked car. It crashed through a wall and dangled over a Bronx overpass. No one was hurt. Debris rained down. The city’s parking chaos left concrete cracked and nerves frayed.

NY1 reported on January 17, 2025, that a BxM1 MTA bus partially drove off the Henry Hudson Parkway overpass near Kappock Street after the driver swerved to avoid a double-parked car. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz stated, "We’re told by the MTA that the bus was trying to get around an illegally double-parked car, and he hit the wall and went through it." The crash damaged the overpass wall and scattered debris onto the street below. No injuries were reported, though conflicting accounts left passenger presence unclear. City Councilman Eric Dinowitz highlighted the broader issue: "We’re seeing all over the city parking regulations not being enforced." The incident underscores the risks posed by illegal parking and the need for stricter enforcement and infrastructure checks.

• MTA Bus Hangs Off Bronx Overpass, NY1, Published 2025-01-17

A northbound bus collided with a parked sedan on Greystone Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved limited visibility, contributing to the impact. Six bus occupants were present, no ejections reported.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Greystone Avenue struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 36-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver visibility issues played a key role in the collision. The bus impacted the sedan’s left front quarter panel with its right front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors of the sedan and right side doors of the bus. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with six occupants aboard. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited sightlines in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Volkswagen SUV hit a 61-year-old woman as she crossed Riverdale Avenue. She stayed conscious, pain flooding her body, skin torn open. The driver kept going straight. The street fell silent. The city’s danger pressed in.

A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Volkswagen SUV while crossing Riverdale Avenue near 3815, according to the police report. The crash occurred outside of a crosswalk. The report states, 'A 61-year-old woman stepped into the street. No crosswalk. A Volkswagen SUV struck her.' The woman remained conscious after impact, suffering severe lacerations and pain throughout her body. The police report describes her injuries as affecting her 'entire body' and notes 'severe lacerations.' The SUV driver was traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly identified in the report, but the narrative confirms the driver continued straight and struck a pedestrian crossing mid-block. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Fieldston Rd in the Bronx, injuring a 13-year-old passenger. The crash involved a left turn and a straight-moving vehicle. The injured youth suffered a head contusion while restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:29 on Fieldston Rd in the Bronx. Two SUVs were involved: one traveling straight south and the other making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the southbound SUV and the center front end of the turning SUV. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. A 13-year-old male passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The collision and driver failure to obey traffic control led to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rear driver, following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A 25-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were traveling northbound, impacting center front and rear ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:38 on Henry Hudson Parkway involving two sedans traveling northbound. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the rear driver, a 25-year-old male who sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicle striking the center back end of the front vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. The injured driver was not ejected and suffered a contusion-bruising injury to the head. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old female moped driver suffered a fractured hip and dislocation after a high-speed crash in the Bronx. The collision involved unsafe speed and improper lane usage, demolishing the moped and causing serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 in the Bronx near 6229 Broadway. The 23-year-old female moped driver was injured with a fractured hip and dislocation, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both attributed to the moped driver. The moped was demolished in the crash, with impact noted at the center front end of another unspecified vehicle merging northbound. The driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and improper lane maneuvers in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770039, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 88-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash involving two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control, striking the elderly driver head-on in the evening rush.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 near 3777 Independence Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was an 88-year-old female driver of a 2019 Mercedes SUV traveling south, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The point of impact for the injured driver's vehicle was the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error leading to the crash. The elderly driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 18-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. Struck by a northbound SUV going straight, she suffered contusions to her lower leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the impact on the vulnerable pedestrian.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx, not at an intersection or crosswalk. The pedestrian was struck by a 2022 SUV traveling northbound, which was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the force of impact was concentrated on the pedestrian. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the collision. No helmet or crossing signal use was noted as contributing factors. The data underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians struck outside intersections by vehicles proceeding straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759429, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north collided with an eastbound e-bike making a right turn on Riverdale Avenue. The e-bike passenger, a 42-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. The crash involved traffic control disregard and pedestrian/bicyclist confusion, according to police.

At 19:48, a northbound sedan collided with an eastbound e-bike on Riverdale Avenue, according to the police report. The e-bike was making a right turn when the sedan struck its right front quarter panel with its center front end. The e-bike carried two occupants; the passenger, a 42-year-old man, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The report does not indicate helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver failure to properly observe traffic controls and the confusion involving the bicyclist passenger, emphasizing systemic dangers at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 80-year-old woman driving a Ford sedan suffered abrasions and injuries in a crash on Greystone Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. The driver remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt during the impact.

According to the police report, an 80-year-old female driver was involved in a crash at 10:40 AM on Greystone Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle, a 2016 Ford sedan traveling north, was initially parked before the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. She suffered abrasions and an injury severity level of 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited as a factor in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749134, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 21-year-old man suffered a severe head injury after a sedan traveling south struck him outside an intersection. The impact fractured and dislocated his head area. The driver, licensed and going straight, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2001 Nissan sedan traveling south on Broadway in the Bronx struck him outside an intersection. The pedestrian was located in the roadway performing unspecified actions when the vehicle's right front bumper made impact. The pedestrian sustained a severe head injury described as a fracture and dislocation, with an injury severity rating of 3. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver contributing factors were recorded. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicles striking pedestrians outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway, injuring the SUV driver. The impact caused neck pain and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard as the contributing factor. The parked vehicle suffered center back end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:55 on Henry Hudson Parkway. A BMW SUV traveling south struck a parked sedan at its center back end. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old female, suffered neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report identifies "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the moving SUV. The parked sedan sustained damage to its center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to comply with traffic controls as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A SUV passenger suffered back injuries and bruising after a collision with a garbage truck in the Bronx. The crash involved a failure to keep right and unsafe speed by the SUV driver, causing front-end impact during a right turn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near Riverdale Avenue around 12:58 a.m. A 58-year-old male front-seat passenger in a 2024 Jeep SUV was injured, sustaining back contusions and bruises. The report cites the SUV driver's errors as 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Unsafe Speed' while making a right turn. The collision involved the SUV's center front end and the left front quarter panel of a 2011 Mack garbage truck making a left turn. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies driver errors as the primary contributing factors, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A three-vehicle crash on Henry Hudson Parkway injured a 40-year-old male driver. The collision involved two SUVs and a pickup truck, causing facial abrasions to the driver. Police cite other vehicular factors contributing to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers on the roadway.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway at 13:25 involving two SUVs and a pickup truck, all traveling straight ahead. The 40-year-old male driver, occupant of one SUV, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Illness' as contributing causes, indicating driver-related errors or conditions affecting vehicle control. The point of impact included the center back end of one SUV, left side doors of another SUV, and center front end of the pickup truck. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The data highlights driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers without attributing fault to any victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Midnight on Broadway. An SUV crushed its right front, steel twisted. Inside, a woman slumped semiconscious, neck torn, blood pooling. No passengers. Only the hum of streetlights and the slow drip of injury in the Bronx night.

According to the police report, a station wagon or SUV traveling southbound on Broadway near 6421 in the Bronx crashed at midnight. The right front of the vehicle was crushed. The sole occupant, a 34-year-old woman, was found semiconscious, suffering severe neck lacerations and bleeding. She was wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating a vehicle-related error or malfunction played a role in the crash. No other vehicles or persons were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the vehicle's failure and the resulting harm to its driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14