No More Excuses: Blood Still Flows on Bronx Streets

A female e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after a sedan collided with her on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the e-scooter driver, causing head injuries and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx around 14:15. A 38-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle after a collision with a sedan traveling north. The e-scooter was merging southeast when the impact occurred at the center back end of the scooter and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor by the e-scooter driver. The injured rider suffered head abrasions and was in shock. The sedan was unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries after crashing his sedan head-on while fatigued. The impact struck the vehicle’s center front end. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Stadium Avenue at 16:53. The driver was operating a 2005 Mercedes sedan traveling west, going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as the primary contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver impairment. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and remained conscious after the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data highlights the dangers of driver fatigue leading to serious injury even without external collision partners.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male passenger was injured in a Bronx crash. The driver, unlicensed, lost control. Speed and aggressive driving contributed to the collision. The passenger suffered a knee injury and contusion.

A crash occurred on Fordham Place in the Bronx, injuring a 26-year-old male passenger. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and was driving at an unsafe speed. The driver also exhibited aggressive driving behavior. The passenger sustained injuries to his knee and a contusion. The collision involved two sedans, with one making a right turn and the other going straight ahead. No safety equipment was used by the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691657, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda SUV struck a sedan from behind on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. The sedan’s 82-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing a center-front to center-back collision.

According to the police report, a Honda SUV traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway rear-ended a sedan also heading north. The sedan’s 82-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor by the SUV driver. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed in Florida, and the sedan driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at 9:20 a.m. on Country Club Road in the Bronx. One driver, 21, suffered back injuries and shock. The collision involved aggressive driving. One driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles hit front ends. Injuries were serious but no ejections.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Country Club Road in the Bronx at 9:20 a.m. The crash involved aggressive driving or road rage. One driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and shock. He was not ejected and did not use safety equipment. One vehicle was traveling east, the other north, both going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The report notes one driver was unlicensed. Contributing factors include aggressive driving and the unlicensed status of one driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Hobart Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle hit him with its left front bumper. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver showed aggressive driving behavior.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Hobart Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was hit by a 2013 Dodge SUV traveling west, which struck him with its left front bumper. The man sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was going straight ahead before impact. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was located in the roadway at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672949, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Westchester Avenue. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered fractures and dislocations. Both were conscious and restrained. The sedan was turning left; the SUV went straight. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash. Injuries hit head and hip areas.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford SUV traveling east on Westchester Avenue collided with a 2010 Nissan sedan making a left turn. The SUV carried two male occupants, ages 29 and 23. Both were injured with fractures and dislocations—head injury for the driver and hip-upper leg injury for the front passenger. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The sedan had one female driver. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan was struck on the right front quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663564, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 44-year-old man crossing Parkview Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the man at the intersection. The victim complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Parkview Avenue struck a 44-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with Buhre Avenue. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the sedan’s left front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver’s errors. No other safety equipment or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653675, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Harley sped north on Kearney Avenue. The unlicensed rider lost control. The bike flipped. He was thrown and crushed. His back broke. Metal scattered across the street. Dawn lit the wreckage. One man lay unconscious, broken by speed and inattention.

A 28-year-old unlicensed man rode a 2006 Harley north on Kearney Avenue near Waterbury Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle traveled at unsafe speed and flipped. According to the police report, 'the unlicensed rider, 28, was thrown, crushed, and left unconscious. His back shattered. The bike lay wrecked, twisted metal strewn across the dawn-lit street.' The crash left the rider ejected and suffering severe back injuries. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider was unlicensed. No other vehicles or people were involved. The street bore the scars of speed and neglect.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver made a left turn and struck a 24-year-old bicyclist going straight on City Island Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The impact damaged the left front quarter panel of the vehicle and the bike’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a driver making a left turn on City Island Avenue in the Bronx collided with a bicyclist traveling straight south. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the bike was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man on a motorcycle was partially ejected and bruised in a Bronx crash. The collision happened on Westchester Avenue when a vehicle made an improper left turn. The rider suffered injuries to his entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Westchester Avenue collided with a vehicle making an improper left turn southbound. The motorcycle driver, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to his entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorcycle's left front bumper struck the center front end of the turning vehicle. The rider was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3. The report does not specify helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and turning maneuvers that led to serious injury for the vulnerable motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man stood in the Bronx street. A northbound GMC SUV hit him with its right front bumper. His head took the blow. He fell. He did not wake. The driver was distracted. The street was still. One life ended fast.

A 40-year-old man was killed when a northbound GMC SUV struck him on Westchester Avenue near 3151 in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A man stood in the road. A northbound GMC SUV struck him with its right front bumper. His head took the blow. He fell. He did not wake. The driver was distracted. The street was still.' The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608431, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old female driver and a 47-year-old male passenger were injured in a collision on Bruckner Expressway. The SUV struck the carry all while traveling north. Both occupants suffered moderate injuries and were restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, a 2011 Honda SUV traveling north on Bruckner Expressway collided with a carry all vehicle merging in the same direction. The SUV's right front bumper impacted the carry all's left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old woman, and her 47-year-old male front passenger were both injured, sustaining contusions and abdominal pain respectively. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. The carry all showed no damage. The collision caused shock and moderate injuries to the SUV occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608443, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old woman crossing East 196 Street was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 196 Street at a marked crosswalk. The driver of a 2021 SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583656, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old man was hit crossing a marked crosswalk on City Island Avenue. The sedan was making a left turn when glare obscured the driver’s view. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to see him in time.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on City Island Avenue made a left turn and struck a 72-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists glare as a contributing factor, impairing the driver's visibility. The driver’s action of making a left turn without yielding to the pedestrian was a critical error. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck struck the right rear bumper of an SUV making a right turn on Bruckner Expressway. Two passengers in the SUV suffered head and neck injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 Chevrolet SUV was making a right turn southbound on Bruckner Expressway when a 2021 tractor truck traveling straight ahead collided with its right rear bumper. The crash injured two passengers in the SUV, a 49-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. They suffered head and neck injuries, including whiplash. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor. Neither occupant was ejected. The drivers of both vehicles were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578195, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old male driver suffered injuries in a Bronx crash. His SUV, making a right turn on Stadium Avenue, struck a parked SUV. The impact damaged both vehicles. The driver was restrained and not ejected but experienced shock.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2012 Jeep SUV was making a right turn on Stadium Avenue in the Bronx when his vehicle collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy was hit crossing a marked crosswalk on Ampere Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan, making a left turn, struck him with its front center. The boy suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and alone.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Ampere Avenue in the Bronx made a left turn and struck a 14-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions to his back and remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, and the pedestrian's crossing was without signal. The pedestrian's injuries were classified as moderate, with no mention of helmet or signaling factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565795, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked Honda SUV took a hard hit on Ampere Avenue. The left side caved in. Inside, a 71-year-old man bled from a torn leg. Two SUVs. One broken, one silent. No clear cause. The street stayed quiet, except for pain.

A violent crash struck a parked 2003 Honda SUV on Ampere Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the Honda was hit hard on its left side by another SUV. Inside, a 71-year-old man suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only 'Unspecified.' The second vehicle, a 2020 Jeep SUV, showed damage to its right front. No other injuries were detailed. The police report gives no reason for the crash. The impact left one man wounded and two vehicles scarred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing Mahan Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The child suffered a hip and upper leg abrasion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 5-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Mahan Avenue and Roberts Avenue in the Bronx. The child was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2019 Buick SUV traveling east struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his hip and upper leg but was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15