Parkchester Bleeds While Politicians Stall—Lower the Speed, Save a Life

A bus hit a 14-year-old boy at E Tremont and Castle Hill. The teen crossed against the signal. He suffered a fractured arm. Police cited obstructed view as a factor. The crash left the street scarred and the boy hurt.

A 14-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a bus at the intersection of E Tremont Ave and Castle Hill Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The police report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The bus driver, a 51-year-old man, was traveling straight ahead when the collision happened. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the bus. No other serious injuries were reported among the bus occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle hit a woman crossing Westchester Avenue. She suffered a bruised leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The street saw blood and confusion. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.

A motorcycle struck a 46-year-old woman as she crossed Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering a contusion. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle’s center front end took the impact. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The collision underscores the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Metal struck metal. A rear passenger took the blow—his leg and knee injured, whiplash sharp. The cause remains unclear. The city’s roads stay ruthless. No answers. Only pain and steel.

Two sedans collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway near White Plains Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved a westbound sedan going straight and another sedan making a left turn. One rear passenger, a 36-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee and lower leg and reported whiplash. Other occupants, including a child, were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels and side doors. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for vehicle occupants on New York City’s high-speed corridors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a U-turn hit an eastbound e-scooter on East Tremont Avenue. The scooter rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The crash left the sedan’s rear damaged. The street saw pain and metal twisted by impact.

A crash at 1950 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx involved a sedan and an e-scooter. According to the police report, the sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with the e-scooter, which was traveling straight. The e-scooter rider, a 58-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. The sedan’s right rear quarter panel was damaged. The sedan driver, a 76-year-old man, was not ejected and reported no injury. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The e-scooter rider was not using any safety equipment, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the danger when turning vehicles cross the path of vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV slammed into the rear of a slowing sedan on Metropolitan Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured a right rear passenger, causing neck trauma and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary driver error in this crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on Metropolitan Avenue in the Bronx. A station wagon/SUV traveling east rear-ended a sedan also traveling east that was slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV striking the center back end of the sedan. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. A 29-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and failure to maintain safe distance on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV making a left turn struck a southbound sedan traveling straight on Castle Hill Ave in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Castle Hill Ave in the Bronx at 16:09. A northbound SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound sedan going straight ahead. The sedan's driver, a 23-year-old male, sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The evidence points to driver errors by the SUV driver failing to yield and unsafe speed as central causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788164, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 53-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a sedan making a left turn struck him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Metropolitan Ave and Parkchester Rd around 10:36 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Hyundai sedan, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the street. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper. The report emphasizes driver error as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Bronx driver under alcohol influence crashed a parked taxi and a moving sedan on East Tremont Avenue. The driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The crash exposed the dangers of impaired driving in the borough’s streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:28 AM on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A 41-year-old male driver, identified as the occupant of a sedan, was injured with chest trauma and shock. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' twice as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan was traveling east and struck the left front bumper of a parked taxi, which also suffered left front bumper damage. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged at the point of impact. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was not ejected from the vehicle but complained of pain and nausea. The report highlights driver error related to alcohol impairment as the cause, with no other contributing factors listed. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driven by a licensed female driver struck a 45-year-old female pedestrian in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Driver inattention and distraction caused the impact, with severe injuries resulting.

According to the police report, at 20:28 in the Bronx near 99 Metropolitan Oval, a 2014 Jeep sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling straight ahead when it struck a 45-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, causing center front end damage to the sedan. The pedestrian sustained severe injuries including fracture, distortion, and dislocation of the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian behaviors or safety equipment were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south on Purdy Street struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the impact. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan moving south on Purdy Street in the Bronx collided with a 56-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near East Tremont Avenue around 7:52 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious following the crash. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, yet the sedan showed no visible damage. No other driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident highlights the critical danger posed by driver failure to yield in pedestrian crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and foot injuries after a Jeep SUV struck him on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. Driver distraction played a key role in the crash, leaving the teen with whiplash and serious leg trauma.

According to the police report, a 2014 Jeep SUV traveling west on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx was stopped in traffic when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist, with the SUV driver’s distraction being central. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic and its severe consequences for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south rear-ended a stopped sedan on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The driver of the stopped vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 9:50 AM on the Cross Bronx Expressway, a southbound Ford sedan struck the right rear bumper of a stopped southbound Honda sedan. The Honda driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor, listed twice for the injured driver. The Ford sedan had damage to its left front bumper, indicating it collided with the rear of the Honda. Both drivers were licensed and operating sedans. The collision occurred because the Ford driver failed to maintain attention, striking the stopped vehicle ahead. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx at midday. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s back end. A 56-year-old front passenger suffered bruising and full-body injury. Police cite following too closely and pedestrian confusion as contributing factors.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Castle Hill Avenue collided at 12:15 PM. The 2021 Ford SUV struck the center back end of the 2015 Lincoln SUV. The front passenger, a 56-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and full-body trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies the driver error as "Following Too Closely," which led to the rear-end collision. Additionally, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" is listed as a contributing factor, though no pedestrian was directly involved in the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and the complex urban environment where pedestrian confusion can compound risks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old boy suffered a severe leg injury as a passenger in a Bronx sedan crash. The vehicle was slowing or stopping with no reported damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors or victim faults.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male occupant was injured while riding as a right rear passenger in a 2021 Toyota sedan in the Bronx near Metropolitan Oval at 9:07 AM. The child sustained a fracture and dislocation to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle was slowing or stopping before the incident and showed no damage or point of impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for the injured passenger but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. There is no mention of victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The driver’s license status and travel direction remain unknown, and no ejection occurred. This incident highlights risks to young passengers even in low-impact scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old man on an e-bike struck a car’s side on Westchester Avenue. His head smashed. Blood pooled beneath the streetlights. No helmet. Right-of-way denied. He died where no one yielded.

A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after striking the side of a car near 1957 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 21:55. The report states the bicyclist suffered fatal head injuries and internal bleeding, dying at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, emphasizing that the right-of-way was not given. The narrative notes, 'No helmet. Head smashed. Internal bleeding. He died beneath the streetlights, where the right-of-way was not his, and no one yielded.' The police report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor prior to the collision. The focus remains on the failure to yield, a recurring danger on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Tesla SUV making a right turn collided with a speeding Toyota sedan traveling westbound on Bronxdale Avenue. The sedan driver, unlicensed, suffered severe whole-body injuries including fractures and dislocations. The SUV sustained left front damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bronxdale Avenue at 15:50. A 2023 Tesla SUV was making a right turn when it was struck on the left front quarter panel by a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling straight westbound. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, was unlicensed and sustained serious injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The Tesla SUV had two occupants and sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The report highlights driver errors including unsafe speed by the sedan driver and the unlicensed status of that driver. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused severe injury to the sedan driver while the SUV driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739733, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted sedan driver merging on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided with a chassis cab traveling east. The sedan’s left side doors were struck, injuring the driver with head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men, one hospitalized.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 2:00 AM on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a sedan and a chassis cab. The sedan, driven by a 33-year-old licensed male from New York, was merging when it was struck on the left side doors by the chassis cab traveling straight ahead. The chassis cab driver, also licensed, was heading east. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the sedan driver. The sedan driver sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious and not ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the chassis cab. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man crossing East Tremont Avenue was struck and left bleeding in the street. The driver vanished into the night. No tire marks. No words. Only pain and the echo of fleeing wheels in the Bronx darkness.

A 56-year-old man was crossing East Tremont Avenue near 2380 when a vehicle struck him and fled the scene, according to the police report. The report describes the victim as lying conscious in the dark, pelvis shattered, blood pooling on the asphalt. The driver did not stop, leaving no tire marks and offering no aid or explanation. The police report does not list any contributing factors for the driver or the pedestrian, but it makes clear the driver’s actions: striking a pedestrian and fleeing. The victim suffered severe bleeding and a broken pelvis. The report’s narrative underscores the violence and abandonment: 'No tire marks. No words. Just pain.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV driver struck an e-bike rider on Metropolitan Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Metropolitan Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2022 Chevrolet SUV and an e-bike. The SUV was traveling south, and the e-bike west, both going straight ahead when the crash happened. The e-bike rider, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's center front end made contact with the e-bike's center front end, yet the SUV sustained no damage. The injured e-bike rider was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 71-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck him at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection near Metropolitan Oval in the Bronx around 9:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan struck him, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and resulting in whiplash. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on the driver’s actions or vehicle damage was provided. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors on the victim’s part were cited. The focus remains on the collision caused by the sedan impacting a pedestrian legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14