Bronx Streets Run Red—Who Will Stop the Bleeding?

A 62-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a left turn on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle's left front bumper hit her. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East Tremont Avenue made a left turn and struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Randall Avenue. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. No driver license issues were noted, and no other driver errors such as failure to yield were specified. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was injured but not ejected. The report does not mention any pedestrian fault or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Bruckner Expressway. The SUV driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling southbound. The truck’s front center hit the SUV’s rear center.

According to the police report, a 2015 tractor truck traveling southbound on the Bruckner Expressway collided with the rear center of a 2005 SUV also heading south. The SUV driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of victim error or helmet use. The impact point was the truck’s center front end striking the SUV’s center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles, with the SUV sustaining rear-end damage and the truck front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old female driver suffered full-body injuries and shock after her SUV was demolished in a collision on Logan Avenue. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including a parked van struck on its left rear quarter panel. Airbags deployed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Logan Avenue in the Bronx involving two SUVs and a parked van. The 30-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and airbags deployed. The parked van was struck on its left rear quarter panel, while the female driver's SUV was demolished at the right rear quarter panel. The other SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, sustained front-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A GMC SUV collided with a Carry All on Bruckner Expressway. Three occupants in the SUV suffered whiplash injuries. The driver and two passengers were conscious and restrained. Lane marking issues contributed to the crash. The Carry All showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 2010 GMC SUV traveling south on Bruckner Expressway struck a Carry All that was merging in the same direction. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel. Three occupants in the SUV, including the 38-year-old male driver and two female passengers aged 34 and 40, sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report cites 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as a contributing factor. The Carry All, driven by a licensed male from Florida, sustained no damage. No driver errors beyond lane marking issues were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657658, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Randall Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. A 53-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. Unsafe lane changing caused the impact. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, two vehicles—a 2016 Jeep SUV and a 1997 Nissan sedan—were both making left turns on Randall Avenue in the Bronx when they collided. The 53-year-old female driver of the sedan was injured, suffering back pain and shock. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and seriously injured in a Bronx crash. The scooter was demolished on impact with a sedan traveling west. The driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 26-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, traveling west, struck the e-scooter on its left front quarter panel, while the e-scooter was going straight east. The e-scooter was demolished in the crash, but the sedan showed no damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a sedan turning on Lawton Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver was distracted. Both vehicles damaged on left front panels. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Lawton Avenue collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound. The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old male driver, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and complained of whiplash. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The sedan driver was cited for driver inattention or distraction, a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. No ejections occurred. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on at Harrington Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers were traveling straight when their front bumpers collided. One driver suffered a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Limited visibility contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Harrington Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers were proceeding straight when their vehicles struck each other frontally. One driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The crash caused damage to the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The report does not list any helmet use or signaling factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655605, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. The trailing vehicle struck the lead car’s rear. A 37-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling southbound. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on Hutchinson River Parkway collided when the trailing vehicle struck the center back end of the lead car. The 37-year-old female driver of the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The lead vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the trailing vehicle was damaged at its center back end. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old girl was struck while crossing Layton Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan made a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Layton Avenue in the Bronx when a sedan making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had no vehicle damage and was the sole occupant. The contributing factor listed is failure to yield right-of-way. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Balcom Avenue in the Bronx. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted and speeding. The boy was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2023 Honda sedan traveling south on Balcom Avenue struck an 8-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed female, was going straight ahead at the time. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian fault were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and speeding drivers to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Mayflower Avenue. A 30-year-old female driver and a 32-year-old male passenger suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash caused left front and rear bumper damage. No clear driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Mayflower Avenue. The 30-year-old female driver and a 32-year-old male passenger in one vehicle sustained neck injuries diagnosed as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and used seat belts and airbags. The vehicles sustained damage to their left front and rear bumpers. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors clearly identified. Both vehicles were traveling north, with one sedan going straight ahead and the other parked before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. One driver was distracted by a passenger and speeding. The other vehicle was parked before impact. Both drivers complained of pain or nausea.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The first driver, an 84-year-old man, was traveling straight ahead and struck the left rear bumper of a parked 31-year-old female driver’s vehicle. The male driver’s contributing factors were passenger distraction and unsafe speed. The female driver’s contributing factors were listed as other vehicular and unspecified. Both drivers sustained head injuries and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the parked sedan and the right front bumper of the moving sedan. Neither occupant was ejected from their vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian crossing East Tremont Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The driver was distracted and glare impaired visibility. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was injured while crossing East Tremont Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She was hit by a 2015 Honda SUV making a left turn northbound. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with glare affecting visibility. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630210, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man was injured when a motorcycle struck him off the roadway on Hatting Place in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Police cited pedestrian confusion and aggressive driving as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling straight ahead struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway on Hatting Place in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists pedestrian error or confusion and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The motorcycle showed no damage, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers posed by aggressive driving and pedestrian confusion, without assigning fault to the injured pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck an SUV turning right on Puritan Avenue. The rider was ejected, suffering full-body injuries and shock. Unsafe speed and passing too closely caused the crash. The rider complained of pain and nausea after impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Puritan Avenue collided with an SUV making a right turn from East Tremont Avenue. The motorcycle struck the right side doors of the SUV, causing the rider to be ejected. The 55-year-old male motorcyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and passing too closely as contributing factors. The SUV driver was making a right turn, and the motorcycle was making a left turn prior to impact. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV was damaged on the right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614466, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a sedan from behind on Randall Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The bus was traveling straight; the sedan was making a left turn. Following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Randall Avenue rear-ended a sedan that was making a left turn. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the bus. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. One driver made an improper turn and changed lanes unsafely. The other vehicle was traveling straight. The turning driver suffered a back injury and shock. Both vehicles damaged at front quarters.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a 35-year-old male driver of a 2019 Ford SUV was making a U-turn and turned improperly while changing lanes unsafely. The other vehicle, a 2019 Mazda SUV, was traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Ford and the right front bumper of the Mazda. The Ford driver was injured, sustaining a back injury and shock. Contributing factors listed include 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by the Ford driver, as well as 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The report does not indicate any fault or contributing factors related to the other driver or any pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man was injured at a Bronx intersection. He was getting on or off a vehicle when struck by a sedan traveling straight. The impact hit the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing damage to the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and was reported to be in shock. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Balcom Avenue. A 27-year-old man driving one car and an 8-year-old passenger in the other were injured. Both were conscious. The collision involved front bumpers. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Balcom Avenue. The first vehicle, driven by a 27-year-old man, was traveling northeast going straight ahead. The second vehicle, with four occupants including an 8-year-old passenger, was making a left turn heading southeast. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the first car and the right front bumper of the second. Both the driver and the young passenger were injured but remained conscious. Injuries included contusions and abrasions to the knee, lower leg, foot, and neck. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were registered in New York, and drivers were licensed. Airbags deployed and seat belts were used.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15