Castle Hill Bleeds—City Sleeps

Metal screeched on Havemeyer Avenue as two SUVs collided. A five-year-old girl, riding in the right rear seat, suffered an abrasion to her upper arm. She remained conscious. The crash left the street marked by broken glass and the sharp smell of coolant.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed at Havemeyer Avenue and Waterbury Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a five-year-old female passenger was injured, sustaining an abrasion to her upper arm but remained conscious. The child was seated in the right rear position and used a child restraint. The report lists both contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no details on specific driver errors. Both vehicles suffered damage to their left front bumpers, indicating a forceful impact. No mention is made of helmet use or turn signals as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old man suffered a severe head injury while crossing at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations. Driver errors were not specified.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Castle Hill Avenue and Quimby Avenue in the Bronx at 8:59 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred and sustained a severe head injury, including fractures and dislocations. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing driver errors or vehicle details. No contributing factors were listed for the driver or the pedestrian. The vehicle involved was unspecified and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The absence of cited driver errors in the report leaves the cause unclear, but the pedestrian was not at fault according to the data provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 35-year-old male driver suffered back contusions in a front-end SUV crash on Hutchinson River Parkway. The vehicle struck an unspecified object or vehicle while traveling southbound. The driver was conscious and restrained, but injuries were serious enough to require attention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:34 AM on Hutchinson River Parkway involving a 2024 SUV traveling southbound. The vehicle sustained center front-end damage from a collision described as 'Other Vehicular.' The 35-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with back contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver or vehicle-related error, though specifics are unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash highlights risks related to driver control and vehicle operation on the parkway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An unlicensed e-scooter rider crashed on Brush Avenue in the Bronx, sustaining a serious head injury and concussion. The rider was conscious and not ejected but wore no safety equipment. Police list unspecified contributing factors without blaming the victim.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Brush Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 21:52. The driver, who was unlicensed, suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report notes the driver wore no safety equipment. Contributing factors are listed as unspecified, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash involved the e-scooter and another unspecified vehicle, both sustaining damage at other impact points. The police report highlights the unlicensed status of the e-scooter driver as a critical factor, underscoring systemic dangers related to unregulated vehicle operation in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 33-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his vehicle was hit on the right rear quarter panel by an SUV merging on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx at 6 p.m. The collision involved a station wagon or sport utility vehicle traveling west going straight ahead and another unspecified vehicle merging. The impact was on the right rear quarter panel of the merging vehicle and the left front bumper and doors of the SUV. The 33-year-old male driver of the merging vehicle was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the merging vehicle's driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling westbound when the crash occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 28-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a sedan hit him at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s left front quarter panel collided with him, causing significant trauma and pain complaints.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Virgil Place and Pugsley Avenue in the Bronx at 7:05 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Honda sedan traveling east struck him on the left front quarter panel. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver, a licensed male from Georgia, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian fault. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally, emphasizing driver responsibility in yielding and maintaining vigilance at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 41-year-old female SUV driver suffered a head contusion after rear-ending a parked sedan on Bruckner Blvd. The impact damaged the SUV’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:22 on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. A 41-year-old female driver of a 2014 Honda SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion and remaining conscious. The SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked Ford sedan traveling eastbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left rear quarter panel were damaged. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants were reported in either vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling west on Bruckner Blvd collided head-on, injuring three occupants. All suffered head or facial injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way by both drivers as the cause. Airbags deployed; one passenger partially ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Blvd involving two sedans traveling west. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision impacting the center front ends and right front quarter panels of the vehicles. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Three occupants were injured: a 20-year-old male driver with head injuries and minor bleeding, a 28-year-old female front passenger partially ejected with head injuries, and a 16-year-old male front passenger with facial injuries and minor bleeding. All occupants experienced shock. Airbags deployed in both vehicles, and lap belts were used by the driver and one passenger. The injuries and partial ejection highlight the severity of the impact caused by the drivers' failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep, westbound on Bruckner, struck a 64-year-old man in the intersection. The SUV’s right front bumper broke his head. He died beneath the streetlamps. Police cite driver inattention. The city’s streets claim another life.

A 64-year-old man was killed at the corner of Bruckner Blvd and Castle Hill Ave when a westbound Jeep SUV struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 20:03. The pedestrian died at the scene, suffering fatal head injuries. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the collision. The vehicle, a 2022 Jeep registered in New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead when it struck the man in the intersection. The report also notes the pedestrian was 'crossing against the signal,' but this detail follows the primary fault of driver inattention. The deadly impact underscores the ongoing danger posed by inattentive drivers on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck made an improper turn on Hutchinson River Parkway, colliding with a sedan traveling straight. The sedan’s front passenger, a 66-year-old woman, suffered full-body injuries and lost consciousness. Driver errors included unsafe lane changing and improper turning.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 on Hutchinson River Parkway. A box truck traveling south was making a U-turn when it struck a sedan also traveling south. The point of impact was the truck’s left rear bumper and the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 66-year-old woman, was injured with full-body trauma and was unconscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites the box truck driver’s errors as 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' These driver actions directly contributed to the collision and the passenger’s severe injuries. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 43-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries after a vehicle disregarded traffic control at a Bronx intersection. The impact struck the pedestrian’s lower body as he crossed legally, leaving him conscious but fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hugh J Grant Circle and Virginia Avenue in the Bronx at 6:30 p.m. The 43-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling south went straight ahead and struck him at the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in ignoring traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver’s failure to obey traffic control, with no contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan ran a red light on Castle Hill Avenue, colliding head-on with an SUV. A 27-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died as the airbag deployed. The crash shattered her body. The Bronx night fell silent after the impact.

According to the police report, at 12:49 a.m. on Castle Hill Avenue near Randall Avenue in the Bronx, a sedan disregarded a traffic control signal and caused a fatal head-on collision with a station wagon/SUV. The report states: 'A sedan ran the light. Steel screamed.' The 27-year-old female front-seat passenger, who was wearing a seatbelt and protected by an airbag, suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' highlighting the driver's failure to obey the traffic signal. No victim behavior was cited as contributing to the crash. This collision underscores the deadly consequences when drivers ignore traffic controls in New York City.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old e-scooter driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV struck him from behind on Havemeyer Avenue in the Bronx. The collision occurred as both vehicles traveled southbound. The SUV driver failed to yield and followed too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Havemeyer Avenue in the Bronx around 2 p.m. A 16-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured when a southbound SUV struck him from behind. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The victim, conscious and not ejected, sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the SUV impacting the center front end and the e-scooter the center back end. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a sedan traveling straight on Bruckner Expressway. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the primary contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway at 11:00 a.m. A 2003 Chevrolet SUV traveling south struck the left rear bumper of a 2023 Dodge sedan also heading south. The sedan's female driver, age 31, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The impact damaged the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver’s right front bumper struck a 19-year-old man walking alone on Bruckner Expressway. The impact broke his body. He died beneath the Bronx sky, silent. The system failed him. The driver’s inattention ended a life.

A 19-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bruckner Expressway when a driver, described in the police report as 'distracted,' struck him with the vehicle’s right front bumper. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:35 a.m. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when the collision happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact caused fatal injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body. No evidence in the police report suggests any contributing behavior by the victim prior to the crash. The driver’s failure to pay attention behind the wheel is the only cited cause, underscoring the persistent danger drivers pose to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn when the impact occurred. The pedestrian was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Castle Hill Avenue and Westchester Avenue around 8:40 PM. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north, was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian at the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred during the driver's left turn maneuver. Vehicle damage was reported as none, indicating a low-speed impact. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck and an SUV collided head-on on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. Three men inside the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to back, shoulder, and leg. Both vehicles were traveling east when impact occurred on their side panels.

According to the police report, a 2021 box truck and a 2019 SUV, both traveling east on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx, collided at 21:22. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the truck and the left front quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the truck's right rear and the SUV's left side doors. The SUV carried three male occupants aged 27 to 33, all injured with complaints of whiplash and bodily injuries to the back, shoulder, and lower leg. The truck had one male driver who was licensed in New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries occurred despite no ejections and all occupants remained conscious. The data highlights the violent impact on the SUV’s left side, underscoring the dangers of side collisions in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A van traveling south struck a sedan heading west on Turnbull Avenue in the Bronx. The van’s left side doors took the impact. Three occupants in the van suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:58 AM on Turnbull Avenue near Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. A van traveling south collided with a sedan going west. The point of impact was the van’s left side doors and the sedan’s center front end. The van carried three occupants: a 36-year-old male driver, a 36-year-old female front passenger, and a 67-year-old male rear passenger. All three were conscious but sustained chest injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a role in the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash. The van driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was going straight ahead before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764352, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV merging eastbound collided with a sedan stopped in traffic on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered head injuries and shock. The crash caused significant damage to the sedan's right side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 2024 BMW SUV was merging eastbound when it struck the right side doors of a 2017 Toyota sedan that was stopped in traffic. The sedan's driver, a 20-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The police report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor, but the primary driver error was the SUV's merging maneuver that resulted in the impact. The sedan driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles traveling east. The collision caused damage primarily to the sedan's right side doors and the SUV's left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a U-turn struck an e-scooter rider traveling west on Purdy Street in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police report cites unspecified contributing factors without blaming the injured rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Purdy Street in the Bronx. A 35-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a 2024 Nissan sedan also heading west but making a U-turn. The e-scooter driver sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash, remaining conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the sedan driver's maneuver of making a U-turn as the critical pre-crash action leading to the collision. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The report does not assign fault to the injured rider or mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14