Castle Hill Bleeds—City Sleeps

A 45-year-old man was struck while crossing Castle Hill Avenue with the signal. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The crash left him conscious but seriously injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were recorded.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Castle Hill Avenue and Quimby Avenue in the Bronx. He was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm, classified as a serious injury. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711883, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling south collided side-to-side on Wenner Place in the Bronx. The 26-year-old male driver of one SUV suffered an elbow abrasion. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided side-to-side on Wenner Place in the Bronx. The 26-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, suffering an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the right side doors of one SUV and the left side doors of the other. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The driver of the injured vehicle held a valid New York license, while the other driver had a permit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old unlicensed driver crashed a sedan into a parked vehicle on Olmstead Avenue in the Bronx. The driver and a 13-year-old front-seat passenger suffered serious injuries. Police cited aggressive driving as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male driver, unlicensed, was driving north on Olmstead Avenue when he collided head-on with a parked vehicle. The crash injured the driver and a 13-year-old male front passenger. Both occupants sustained serious injuries: the driver had abrasions to his knee and lower leg, and the passenger was semiconscious with injuries to his entire body. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The driver’s unlicensed status is noted. The collision involved a sedan striking the center back end of a parked vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609837, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 15-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Westchester Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved driver inattention and disregard for traffic control. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Westchester Avenue collided with a northbound bicycle carrying two occupants. The bicyclist, a 15-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" on the part of the driver. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The sedan suffered damage to its right front bumper at the point of impact. The cyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York, while the bicyclist was unlicensed as a driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a 62-year-old woman in the Bronx. She suffered bruises and upper arm injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway. No vehicle damage was reported. The victim remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a bus traveling north on Hermany Avenue struck her. The pedestrian suffered contusions and upper arm injuries but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes pedestrian confusion or error in the roadway. The bus showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and pedestrian confusion in roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four SUVs collided on Hutchinson River Parkway. Unsafe lane changes caused the crash. A 58-year-old female driver suffered back injuries. Vehicles struck each other’s bumpers and front ends. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, multiple SUVs traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway collided due to unsafe lane changing by at least two drivers. The crash involved four vehicles, with impacts on bumpers and front ends. A 58-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and internal complaints. She was conscious and remained inside her vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor for the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584599, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Both drivers were ejected and suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. Unsafe lane changing and improper passing caused the collision. Both occupants were in shock and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, a convertible and a sedan collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old woman, and her 40-year-old male front passenger were both ejected from their vehicle. Both suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The report lists unsafe lane changing and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. Both occupants were wearing lap belts. The convertible, traveling south, was struck on its left front bumper, while the sedan was making a right turn and impacted at its center front end. Both occupants were in shock following the crash. The collision highlights driver errors related to lane management and passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579952, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a box truck merging on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The sedan’s right front quarter panel hit the truck’s left rear quarter panel. A 59-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, a 2022 sedan traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided with a 2016 box truck merging in the same direction. The sedan impacted the truck’s left rear quarter panel with its right front quarter panel. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female front passenger who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had one licensed male driver from New York, and the sedan’s driver was a licensed male from Virginia. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the truck was merging at the time of impact. No ejections or fatalities were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573595, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van struck the rear of another vehicle on Olmstead Avenue. The van driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered an eye abrasion but was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled south before the crash.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male van driver traveling south on Olmstead Avenue rear-ended another vehicle. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. He sustained an eye abrasion and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The van's point of impact and damage was the center back end. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The other vehicle involved was also traveling south but details on its driver or damage were unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male driver overturned his SUV while changing lanes on Hutchinson River Parkway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The airbag deployed and he was restrained by a lap belt. Driver inexperience was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver in a 2022 SUV overturned his vehicle while changing lanes on Hutchinson River Parkway. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The airbag deployed and he was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists driver inexperience as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle overturned, causing significant damage. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as inexperience during lane changes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old man was struck by a dirt bike in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver was inattentive and speeding. The victim was semiconscious after the impact, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a licensed male driver on a dirt bike traveling west on Homer Avenue struck a 70-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion, leaving him semiconscious. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The dirt bike showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian’s actions were not a factor in the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the dirt bike. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and speeding drivers to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566883, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when a vehicle backed unsafely into him. The crash caused whiplash and back injuries. The driver failed to check behind before backing. No vehicle damage was reported. The cyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The vehicle involved was backing up and struck the bicyclist, who was traveling north going straight ahead. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to ensure the path was clear before reversing. The bicyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. No damage was reported to either the vehicle or the bike. The bicyclist was the only occupant of his bike, and the driver of the backing vehicle was not present in the vehicle at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck turning right struck a bicyclist traveling east on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The truck's front right bumper collided with the bike's left rear quarter panel. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2018 Jeep pick-up truck made a right turn and struck him on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the collision occurred at the truck's right front bumper and the bike's left rear quarter panel. The cyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with five occupants inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564997, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a woman on the Cross Bronx Expressway before dawn. Steel met flesh. Her leg was crushed under the left front bumper. She stayed conscious. No crosswalk. No stoplight. Only the roar of traffic and pain.

A 39-year-old woman was struck by a westbound box truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, the truck hit her in the roadway, crushing her leg beneath the left front bumper. She was conscious at the scene and suffered serious lower leg injuries. The report notes there was no crosswalk or stoplight at the location. The driver, a 55-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559731, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Hutchinson River Parkway. The lead vehicle was struck in the right rear quarter panel. The trailing driver, 71, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles traveled south. The crash resulted from following too closely.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway collided. The trailing sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead sedan. The 71-year-old driver of the trailing vehicle was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The impact damaged the rear quarter panel of the lead vehicle and the front end of the trailing vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west was struck from behind by an eastbound SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan’s center back end and the SUV’s center front end. The sedan’s 49-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548143, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mazda sedan struck a baby boy crossing Castle Hill Avenue. The car’s front crumpled. The child bled from the head but stayed awake. Fireworks echoed. The street held its breath. No driver error listed. The boy was injured.

A Mazda sedan traveling south on Castle Hill Avenue struck a baby boy who was crossing outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'A Mazda sedan struck a baby boy crossing outside the crosswalk. He bled from the head but stayed awake. The car’s front crumpled where it hit him.' The child suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The driver was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The impact was to the center front of the vehicle. The crash left a child hurt and a community shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman driving an SUV in the Bronx suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision. Police cited alcohol involvement and disregarding traffic control as factors. The crash damaged multiple vehicles and left the driver conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver was injured in a collision involving multiple SUVs on Randall Avenue in the Bronx. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt at the time. The collision caused damage to the center front end of one SUV and left side doors of another. The crash occurred at 3:57 a.m. and involved a passing SUV colliding with a parked vehicle and another SUV traveling north. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan carrying three men was struck from behind by a tractor truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The impact hit the sedan’s right front bumper. All three occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway was rear-ended by a tractor truck also traveling east. The sedan’s right front bumper and quarter panel were damaged, while the truck showed no damage. Three male occupants in the sedan, including the driver and two passengers, were injured with back pain and whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. No other factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman driving an SUV struck a sedan from behind on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles traveled eastbound. The SUV's right rear bumper hit the sedan's front center. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a 2007 SUV and a 2016 sedan, both traveling eastbound. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old woman, rear-ended the sedan. The sedan driver sustained neck injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The SUV was damaged on the right rear bumper, and the sedan on the center front end. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead at the time. No ejections occurred. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15