Bronx Streets Run Red—Who Will Stop the Bleeding?

A box truck struck the rear of a sedan traveling south on Bruckner Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 22-year-old man, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan, both traveling south on Bruckner Expressway, collided with the truck impacting the center front end of the sedan’s left front bumper. The crash caused head injuries to the sedan’s front passenger, a 22-year-old male occupant, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness and experienced minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The sedan was not ejected, and the driver held a valid license from Connecticut, while the truck driver was licensed in New York. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact, with the truck striking the sedan from behind. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway was struck in the left rear quarter panel by an SUV. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered whiplash and arm injuries but was conscious and restrained. No driver errors were cited in the report.

According to the police report, at 22:31 on Hutchinson River Parkway, a sedan traveling south was impacted in the left rear quarter panel by a station wagon/SUV. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, was injured with whiplash and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV had no occupants at the time and no driver information was provided. The sedan's front end sustained damage, indicating the point of impact was the SUV striking it from behind. The report focuses on the collision impact and resulting injuries without assigning fault or noting victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788169, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screamed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. An Audi’s left side caved in. The lone driver, 25, was held by his belt but lost part of his leg. He did not wake. The car kept its silence.

A severe crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway left a 25-year-old Audi driver with an amputated leg, according to the police report. The incident occurred as the sedan traveled west, its left side absorbing the impact. The report states, 'An Audi took the hit on its left side. Metal screamed. The driver, 25, alone, lost part of his leg. The lap belt held him. He did not wake.' The driver was found unconscious, suffering a traumatic injury to the lower leg and foot. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on the cause or involvement of other vehicles. The focus remains on the catastrophic outcome and the systemic dangers present on high-speed corridors like the Cross Bronx Expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786044, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a U-turn struck the vehicle’s rear. The crash occurred amid obstructed views, complicating the drivers’ ability to see each other. The moped driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 19:40 on Lafayette Ave near the Throgs Neck Expressway. The SUV was making a U-turn when it collided with the rear center of a parked moped traveling south. The moped driver, a 40-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating that limited visibility played a key role in the collision. The SUV driver’s maneuver of making a U-turn amid obstructed views created a hazardous situation that led to the impact. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman driving a 2022 SUV slowed or stopped on the Throgs Neck Expressway. Improper lane markings contributed to the crash. Both the driver and a 53-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash injuries but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:18 on the Throgs Neck Expressway involving a 2022 Mercedes SUV traveling southwest. The driver, a 26-year-old female, was slowing or stopping when the collision happened. The report cites 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as a contributing factor, indicating systemic roadway dangers. The SUV struck another vehicle at the center back end. Both the driver and the 53-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining whiplash but remained conscious and were properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No ejections occurred. The police report highlights lane marking deficiencies as a key driver-related factor, underscoring infrastructure failures rather than victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy suffered full-body bruises after a sedan hit him at a Bronx intersection. The boy was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The vehicle struck him head-on while traveling straight southbound on Crosby Avenue.

According to the police report, a 2014 Honda sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling straight ahead southbound on Crosby Avenue in the Bronx at 14:43. The sedan's center front end struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle sustained no damage. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections even when crossing in marked crosswalks, with no clear driver fault noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779361, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV making a U-turn struck a southbound pickup truck on East Tremont Avenue. The 77-year-old SUV driver suffered injuries and shock. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors for both drivers. Impact damaged the front and right quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx at 16:50. A 2020 Ford SUV, traveling north and making a U-turn, collided with a 2023 Honda pickup truck traveling south. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the pickup truck. The SUV driver, a 77-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured and experienced shock. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation during the maneuver. There is no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van struck the rear of a sedan on Throgs Neck Expressway, injuring both sedan occupants. Both suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash resulted from the van driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact and trauma in the sedan’s rear.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:54 on Throgs Neck Expressway involving a van and a sedan traveling southbound. The van struck the sedan’s right rear bumper with its right front bumper. Both sedan occupants, a 37-year-old female driver and a 34-year-old male front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report cites the van driver’s contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the crash resulted from the van driver’s failure to maintain control or safe distance due to reacting to another vehicle not involved in the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The impact caused significant trauma to the sedan’s rear and injured its occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-on on the Cross Bronx Expressway, injuring the sedan driver. Both were traveling westbound. The impact damaged the front bumpers of each vehicle. The sedan driver suffered shock and an unspecified injury, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 21:15. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the taxi. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old male occupant, was injured with an unspecified injury severity level 3 and was not ejected from the vehicle. He was restrained by a lap belt and experienced shock. The taxi driver held a permit license from New York but no specific contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors were listed in the report. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway struck another vehicle from behind. The driver, a 36-year-old man, sustained an eye contusion and bruising. The crash caused center back end damage to the sedan, with no ejections reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:47 AM on Hutchinson River Parkway. A 36-year-old male driver of a 2013 Honda sedan was injured, suffering an eye contusion and bruising. The vehicle was traveling south and was slowing or stopping before the collision. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan, which sustained damage in the same area. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, but no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769073, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two occupants suffered injuries in a collision between two sedans on Throgs Neck Bridge. One passenger was ejected and bruised. Police cite unsafe speed as the driver error. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, at 13:36 on Throgs Neck Bridge, two sedans collided. The BMW, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck the left rear bumper of a parked Dodge sedan. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. The Dodge had three occupants; a 29-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock while riding outside the vehicle without safety equipment. A 26-year-old female front passenger was ejected, sustained facial contusions, and was conscious upon arrival. The BMW driver was licensed and traveling south. Damage was recorded on the right front bumper of the BMW and the left rear bumper of the Dodge. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and vehicle interactions on the bridge.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man driving south on East Tremont Avenue struck a parked Tesla sedan. The impact hit the right front bumper of his Honda and the left rear quarter panel of the Tesla. The driver suffered a concussion and full-body injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 PM on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 67-year-old male licensed in Florida, was operating a 2021 Honda sedan traveling southbound. The Honda collided with a parked 2019 Tesla sedan, impacting the Honda's right front bumper and the Tesla's left rear quarter panel. The report identifies 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The driver was injured with a concussion and bodily injuries affecting his entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The collision resulted from the impaired driver's failure to maintain control, striking a stationary vehicle. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765189, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy crossing Middletown Road with the signal suffered bruises and arm injuries after a distracted driver struck him. The impact left the pedestrian conscious but injured, highlighting the deadly consequences of driver inattention in NYC intersections.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Middletown Road at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle involved was traveling north, going straight ahead. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, indicating no fault on his part. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision, resulting in the pedestrian’s injuries. This incident underscores the persistent danger posed by distracted driving in New York City.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man sprawled on East Tremont Avenue, head gashed, blood pooling in the Bronx night. No car lingered. Sirens cut the silence. The street bore witness to violence, leaving a lone pedestrian broken beneath the city’s indifferent lights.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was found bleeding with severe head lacerations on East Tremont Avenue near 3675 in the Bronx. The narrative describes the pedestrian lying in the roadway, his head torn open, with no vehicle present at the scene. The report states the incident occurred away from an intersection and outside a crosswalk. No vehicle type, driver information, or contributing factors were listed in the police data. The silence of the street, the absence of a car, and the presence of severe injury underscore the vulnerability of pedestrians and the persistent dangers that haunt city roads. The report does not cite any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758507, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries when his SUV, changing lanes, struck a sedan traveling straight on East Tremont Avenue. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The crash highlights driver errors under 'Other Vehicular' factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 PM on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A 26-year-old male driver of a 2022 SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and upper arm and shoulder injuries. The SUV was changing lanes when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers, with the SUV impacted on its left front bumper and the sedan on its right front bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The injured driver was conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV traveling south struck the left rear quarter panel of a BMW sedan heading east on Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered bruising and elbow injuries. Both drivers were licensed and alone in their vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx. A 2020 Ford SUV traveling south collided with the left rear quarter panel of a 2021 BMW sedan traveling east. The impact damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained a contusion bruise and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were driving straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when a Hyundai SUV with defective brakes struck him at Randall Avenue. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:17 in the Bronx near 2798 Randall Avenue. A 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with a 15-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn westbound. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The report cites the SUV’s defective brakes as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The vehicle damage was limited to the SUV’s right front quarter panel, while the bike sustained no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries including whiplash and hip trauma. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 AM on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling north and northwest collided, with impact on the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The driver of the sedan making a left turn and the driver going straight ahead were both injured, suffering neck whiplash and internal injuries. A 22-year-old front passenger was also injured with hip and upper leg trauma. The report attributes the collision to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' highlighting driver error as the primary contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles sustained damage consistent with the points of impact described. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Ericson Place at 3:20 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the center back end of the lead SUV. A 60-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, at 3:20 a.m. on Ericson Place, a 2022 Hyundai SUV traveling east rear-ended a 2016 Jeep SUV. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle, causing damage there. The Hyundai driver, a licensed female, was involved in a pre-crash action described as 'Other*'. The crash injured a 60-year-old male front passenger in the Jeep, who was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. He suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors explicitly, but the nature of the collision indicates a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the striking vehicle's driver. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck the rear of a slowing pickup truck on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The impact caused whiplash, leaving her conscious but injured. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, at 17:38 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx, a 2023 Audi SUV traveling south went straight ahead and struck the center back end of a 2018 Ford pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused no vehicle damage but injured a 71-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the SUV. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. The pickup truck was slowing or stopping, and the SUV struck it from behind, indicating a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the SUV driver. No victim behaviors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15