Castle Hill Bleeds—City Sleeps

A Cadillac veered north on Castle Hill Avenue, its driver blacked out. Steel shrieked. The bus’s side split open. The 61-year-old man woke bleeding, head pressed to the wheel. Lost consciousness behind the wheel tore metal and lives apart.

According to the police report, a northbound Cadillac sedan veered into a Ford bus near Castle Hill Avenue and Chatterton Avenue in the Bronx. The report states the 61-year-old male driver of the Cadillac 'blacked out before' the crash and awoke with severe head bleeding behind the wheel. The contributing factor listed is 'Lost Consciousness.' The Cadillac’s front end folded on impact, while the bus’s left side doors were split open. The report details that both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. No evidence in the police report suggests any error or contributing action by the bus driver or passengers. The focus remains on the sedan driver’s loss of consciousness, which led to the violent impact and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bus on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The female sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane markings and glare. The driver was conscious and restrained. Both vehicles traveled north at impact.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female sedan driver was injured when her vehicle collided with a bus on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The sedan struck the bus's right rear quarter panel with its left front quarter panel. The driver suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, along with whiplash. The report lists contributing factors including improper or inadequate lane markings and obstruction or debris. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike struck a bicyclist from behind on Westchester Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, left semiconscious with a concussion. The motorbike driver was unlicensed and distracted, following too closely at impact.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling west on Westchester Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist also heading west. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a serious head injury resulting in a concussion. The motorbike driver was unlicensed and failed to maintain a safe distance, contributing factors listed as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the center back end of the bicyclist’s bike and the center front end of the motorbike. The report also notes driver inexperience and distraction as contributing factors. No fault is attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. One driver followed too closely and struck the other’s rear quarter panel. A female passenger in the second SUV suffered whiplash. Both vehicles traveled westbound. The crash caused right and left rear quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The crash involved a 2019 Audi SUV and a 2024 Hyundai SUV, both traveling westbound. The contributing factor was "Following Too Closely," indicating the striking vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance. The impact occurred on the right rear quarter panel of the Audi and the left rear quarter panel of the Hyundai. A female passenger in the Hyundai, seated in the right rear, was injured with whiplash and was restrained by a child restraint. The report lists no other contributing factors or driver errors. The crash caused damage to both vehicles' rear quarter panels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old man was hit by a bus making a right turn on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus struck him with its right front bumper. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Castle Hill Avenue made a right turn and struck a 54-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The impact occurred at the bus's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No driver errors were explicitly listed in the report, and no contributing factors were identified. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not mention any safety equipment or other factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal at a Bronx intersection. The SUV driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries from impact with the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on White Plains Road in the Bronx when she was struck by a 2007 Honda SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, contributing to the crash. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southwestbound. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan, driver high, crashed into an SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway. Metal twisted. The SUV driver, unbelted, broke his back. Night swallowed the pain. Drugs and disregard for traffic rules fueled the crash. The road stayed cold.

A sedan struck the rear of an SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway, northbound. The SUV driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered serious back injuries. According to the police report, 'A high man in a sedan slammed into the back of an SUV. The SUV driver, unbelted, took the hit in his spine.' The report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan's driver was under the influence of illegal drugs and failed to follow traffic controls. The SUV driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver errors. The crash left metal bent and a man broken on a dark city road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679779, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck turning right struck a sedan going straight on Virginia Avenue in the Bronx. Six occupants suffered chest and shoulder injuries. The truck driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. One sedan occupant was trapped but conscious.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn on Virginia Avenue in the Bronx collided with a sedan traveling straight. The truck's left front bumper struck the sedan's left front bumper. The truck driver was cited for failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control. Six occupants in both vehicles were injured, including the truck driver and five sedan occupants. Injuries included chest trauma, whiplash, and upper arm shoulder injuries. One sedan driver was trapped but conscious. All occupants wore lap belts. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights driver error in yielding and obeying traffic signals as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three SUVs collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. One vehicle struck another from behind. A 61-year-old front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved following too closely. Air bag deployed, lap belt used. Driver errors caused the impact.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving three SUVs traveling west. The crash was caused by a driver following too closely, leading to rear-end impacts. A 61-year-old female front passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and protected by an air bag and lap belt. The vehicles involved included a 2022 BMW SUV, a 2001 Hyundai SUV, and a 2011 Mitsubishi SUV. The BMW was stopped in traffic when struck from behind, causing a chain reaction. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy was hit while crossing Metropolitan Avenue at Grant Circle in the Bronx. The driver, heading north, was distracted. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash left him conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Metropolitan Avenue at Grant Circle in the Bronx. The child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The driver was traveling north, going straight ahead, but was inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666733, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2-year-old boy was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. The child suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The toddler was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Zerega Avenue near the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. The driver of a 2021 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle struck the child. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The child sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV making a left turn on Castle Hill Avenue. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Castle Hill Avenue was struck by a Connecticut-registered SUV making a left turn northwest. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver, a licensed female occupant, was the only person in the vehicle. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the SUV was making a left turn while the bicyclist was going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and other points on the SUV. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused significant injury without indicating fault beyond the driver's maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV and box truck collided on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The SUV’s front passenger, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on White Plains Road involving a northbound SUV and a box truck. The SUV’s front passenger, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the box truck was damaged at its center front end. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or violations are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man rode his Honda minibike down Newbold Avenue. The pavement was slick and broken. He lost control. He crashed hard. His leg tore open. Blood spilled on the street. The road gave no mercy.

A 61-year-old man riding a 2022 Honda minibike crashed near 2160 Newbold Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider slid on broken, wet pavement and suffered a severe leg injury with heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The injured man was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was driven by hazardous road conditions, not rider error. The incident highlights the dangers posed by neglected and hazardous street surfaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing on Westchester Avenue hit a 72-year-old woman pedestrian outside an intersection. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 2016 Chevrolet sedan backing south on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx struck a 72-year-old female pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in moderate injury severity. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown, and no safety equipment or contributing factors on the pedestrian’s part were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield while backing, causing the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered severe leg injuries on Hutchinson River Parkway. The rider was semiconscious and fractured his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved other vehicular factors but caused no visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured on Hutchinson River Parkway. The rider was semiconscious and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle was traveling south, going straight ahead, and showed no damage after the crash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error related to vehicle interaction. The rider was not ejected and was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy was struck at an intersection on Lacombe Avenue in the Bronx. The pickup truck hit him on the left rear quarter panel. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Visibility was limited.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Lacombe Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was hit by a 2021 Ford pickup truck traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's left rear quarter panel. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report does not indicate any pedestrian fault or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old e-bike rider turned left into a southbound SUV on Westchester Avenue. The bike struck the SUV’s right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver was uninjured.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male e-bike driver was making a left turn northbound on Westchester Avenue when he collided with a southbound Ford SUV. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper. The e-bike rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors or helmet use. The SUV sustained no damage, while the e-bike had damage to the right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632881, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck an 18-year-old female bicyclist on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered bruises and leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as factors. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling west on Castle Hill Avenue collided with a northbound female bicyclist, age 18. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including inattention and distraction, as well as disregard for traffic control. The bicyclist's own confusion or error was also noted but no safety equipment status was confirmed. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to maintain attention and obey traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision on Bruckner Expressway. The SUV driver was distracted and followed too closely. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female driver in a sedan was injured when an SUV rear-ended her on the Bruckner Expressway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping but failed to maintain a safe distance, contributing to the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15