Streets of Grief: Kids Keep Dying, Leaders Keep Stalling

A 61-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a vehicle backing south on Evergreen Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash resulted from the driver backing unsafely, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 10:45 p.m. on Evergreen Avenue in the Bronx. The 61-year-old male pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when he was hit by a vehicle traveling south that was backing up. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle had one occupant and was unspecified in type. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers reversing without adequate caution, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered elbow and arm injuries in a collision with a sedan at Westchester Avenue. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as causes. Airbags deployed; no ejection occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 AM near 1599 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 67-year-old female driver of a 2022 SUV was injured, sustaining elbow and lower arm injuries and experiencing shock. The SUV's airbags deployed, and the driver was not ejected. The collision involved a 2014 sedan traveling north and the SUV traveling west, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The injuries and damage reflect the impact dynamics described.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Leland Avenue in the Bronx. The female driver of one vehicle suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 AM on Leland Avenue in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling north and east. The female driver of the northbound Lexus sedan was injured, sustaining a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the left front bumper of the Lexus and the right front quarter panel of the other sedan. The drivers were licensed in New York. The injury and crash details highlight the critical role of driver error in disregarding traffic controls leading to this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling north on Evergreen Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash involved unsafe speed by the sedan, highlighting driver error and risk to vulnerable road users.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on Evergreen Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan, initially parked, struck a 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling north. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and concussion, classified as injury severity 3, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. There is no indication of any contributing factors from the bicyclist. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as speeding, which directly endanger vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck head-on on Elder Avenue. The 38-year-old rider was hurled from the machine, torn open, and left bleeding on the quiet Bronx street. Blood pooled beneath him. The night stood still. He remained conscious amid the wreckage.

According to the police report, a moped was struck head-on near Elder Avenue and East 172nd Street in the Bronx at 11:37 p.m. The 38-year-old rider was ejected from the moped, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body. The report describes the rider as 'conscious' but left bleeding on the pavement, with blood pooling beneath him. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends, indicating a direct collision. The police report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors, and no other vehicle types or parties are identified. The narrative underscores the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the moped rider, who was the only person injured in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on and rear-end on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction. Both occupants remained conscious but injured in the violent impact.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling westbound on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided at 16:16. The 2023 Lexus SUV struck the center back end of the 2022 Cadillac SUV, which was hit at its center front end. The driver of the Lexus, a 57-year-old woman, was cited for driver inattention and distraction as a contributing factor. Both the Lexus driver and her 59-year-old front passenger sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash and were conscious after the crash. Neither occupant was ejected. The report highlights driver error—specifically inattention—as the cause of the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Bronx River Parkway during merging. A 72-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles impacted front and rear bumpers, highlighting dangerous driver behavior on the road.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on the Bronx River Parkway involving two SUVs traveling north. Both vehicles were merging when the collision happened. The 72-year-old male driver of a 2014 Ford SUV, who was wearing a lap belt and conscious, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error behind the collision. The impact points were the left front bumper of a 2021 Jeep SUV and the left rear bumper of the Ford SUV, showing a rear-end collision dynamic. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by drivers failing to maintain safe distances during merging maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742515, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel twisted in the Bronx night. Two sedans slammed together on Guerlain Street. A 46-year-old man, trapped and conscious, suffered crushing injuries as metal folded around him. His body bore the violence, his cries lost in the dark.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Guerlain Street near White Plains Road in the Bronx at 12:48 a.m. The crash left a 46-year-old male driver with severe crush injuries, conscious but pinned behind the wheel. The report describes the scene: 'A 46-year-old man, crushed and conscious, lay broken behind the wheel. His body screamed where no one answered, steel folded around him like a closing fist.' Both vehicles sustained significant damage, with one sedan's left rear bumper and the other's center front end absorbing the impact. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both drivers, offering no further detail on the cause. No mention is made of victim behavior or safety equipment. The collision underscores the ever-present danger faced by vehicle occupants on city streets, especially in the absence of clear contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740754, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck driver with a permit struck a sedan driver on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to the 62-year-old female driver, highlighting the dangers of inexperienced drivers operating heavy vehicles on busy roads.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 10:59 AM. A box truck, driven by a male with a learner's permit from New York, collided with a sedan driven by a 62-year-old female occupant. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash, while wearing a lap belt and harness. The box truck's point of impact was its left front bumper, striking the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified. This collision underscores the risks posed by inexperienced drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles in high-speed urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739564, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with an SUV on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling west when the impact occurred. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:41 on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 27-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. The motorcycle and a GMC SUV, both traveling westbound, collided with impact on the motorcycle's left front bumper and the SUV's right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The motorcycle driver held a permit license, while the SUV driver was licensed in New York. The motorcycle driver was in shock and injured, highlighting the severe consequences of distracted driving in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old moped driver suffered neck injuries and minor bleeding after a collision on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The rider wore a helmet and was not ejected but experienced shock. The crash involved a right turn and front-end impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 PM on the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx. The sole injured party was a 22-year-old male moped driver, who was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The moped was traveling north and was making a right turn when the collision happened, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The driver sustained neck injuries with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors, focusing on the moped driver's injury and the vehicle's pre-crash movement. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739028, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision caused by driver inattention. The crash occurred on Watson Avenue late at night. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected, with bruises and contusions reported.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 22:42 on Watson Avenue involving a bicyclist and another vehicle traveling west. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a head-on collision. There is no indication of any fault or contributing behavior from the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance traveling north struck a parked sedan on Elder Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured a 25-year-old female front passenger with neck whiplash. Police cite the ambulance’s passing too closely as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 p.m. on Elder Avenue in the Bronx. An FDNY ambulance traveling north collided with a parked 2017 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the ambulance’s right front quarter panel against the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the ambulance driver’s error in maneuvering near the parked vehicle. The sedan had three occupants; a 25-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering neck whiplash and classified with injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. The ambulance driver held a valid New York license, but the passing maneuver led to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734326, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl was struck at an intersection in the Bronx by a pickup truck traveling east. She suffered bruises and leg injuries. The truck hit her on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 174 Street and Manor Avenue in the Bronx around 6:50 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2012 Ford pickup truck, traveling east and driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, struck her on the right rear quarter panel. The collision caused contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted. The vehicle sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries classified as severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered a severe knee and lower leg fracture while crossing Boynton Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash left her conscious but injured, highlighting dangers pedestrians face even when following crossing rules.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Boynton Avenue and Watson Avenue in the Bronx at 6:40 AM. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver or the pedestrian, and the vehicle involved is unspecified. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. She remained conscious after the impact. The absence of driver errors or contributing factors in the report does not diminish the severity of the injuries sustained by the pedestrian while legally crossing. This incident underscores the systemic dangers pedestrians face in vehicle collisions, even when obeying crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound BMW struck a parked Nissan on Ward Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured three occupants, including a 37-year-old driver and two young passengers. All suffered whiplash and neck or back injuries, restrained but shaken by the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:23 on Ward Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 BMW sedan traveling north collided with a parked 2022 Nissan sedan. The BMW's right front bumper struck the Nissan's center back end. Three occupants in the BMW were injured: the 37-year-old female driver and two young male passengers aged 2 and 6. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included neck and back pain consistent with whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The parked Nissan driver was licensed and the BMW driver’s license status is not reported. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A high-speed police pursuit in the Bronx ended in a violent collision involving multiple vehicles. A 27-year-old male driver was trapped and suffered facial contusions. Unsafe speed was cited as a key factor in the crash’s severity and impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred during a police pursuit on Story Avenue in the Bronx. Multiple vehicles, including SUVs and a sedan, were involved. The report highlights 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the collision. One 27-year-old male driver was trapped inside his vehicle and sustained facial contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one SUV, indicating a violent side collision. Both licensed and unlicensed drivers were involved, with all vehicles traveling southbound. The report explicitly cites driver errors related to unsafe speed during the pursuit, which directly contributed to the crash and injuries. No victim behaviors or pedestrian factors were noted as contributing causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver collided head-on with another vehicle on Bruckner Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered a concussion and full-body injuries, left semiconscious. Both vehicles struck front to side, revealing a failure to maintain attention behind the wheel.

According to the police report, at 4:46 AM on Bruckner Boulevard, a sedan traveling south struck the left side doors of a westbound SUV. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with a concussion and full-body trauma, remaining semiconscious after the crash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, with the sedan sustaining front-end damage and the SUV damaged at its center front. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injury even without external hazards.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old girl suffered severe leg injuries while crossing Westchester Avenue with the signal. The crash left her conscious but fractured, highlighting dangers at Bronx intersections. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Westchester Avenue and Morrison Avenue in the Bronx around 7:00 PM. She was crossing with the pedestrian signal when the crash occurred. The report lists her injury severity as serious, including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is documented but not cited as a contributing factor. The report focuses on the severe injuries sustained without attributing fault to the pedestrian or detailing driver misconduct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old boy was struck and injured by a northbound bicyclist on Rosedale Avenue. The child suffered neck injuries and lost consciousness. The bicyclist sustained bruises but remained conscious. Both victims were injured in a collision without reported vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Rosedale Avenue without a signal or crosswalk when he was hit by a northbound bicyclist. The child suffered a neck injury and was unconscious at the scene, indicating severe trauma. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was the sole occupant of the bike, sustained contusions to his lower leg and foot, and remained conscious. The bike showed no damage, and the point of impact was the center front end of the bicycle. The report lists contributing factors for both parties as 'Unspecified,' with no direct driver errors or violations cited. The pedestrian was not at an intersection, and no safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. This incident highlights the dangers cyclists can pose to vulnerable pedestrians even in the absence of clear driver fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15