No Deaths, Just Damage: Pelham Parkway Kids Pay the Price for City Inaction

A Jeep SUV hit a moped on Van Nest Avenue. The moped driver, a 17-year-old boy, suffered a hip injury and partial ejection. Police cite unsafe speed. The SUV driver was not hurt. The street saw violence. Metal met flesh.

A crash on Van Nest Avenue at Melville Street in the Bronx left a 17-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, a Jeep SUV and a moped were both traveling west when the SUV struck the moped’s front end. The teen was partially ejected and suffered a hip and upper leg injury, with a reported fracture and dislocation. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, was not injured. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The moped driver was not using safety equipment at the time of impact. The report does not specify further details about the moments before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV slammed into a sedan on Pelham Parkway. Two people suffered head and neck injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed open. The system failed to protect.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck a sedan on Pelham Parkway at White Plains Road in the Bronx. Two occupants were injured: a 45-year-old male driver with head pain and a 42-year-old female front passenger, found unconscious with neck injuries. Both were wearing lap belts. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's right front bumper hit the sedan, damaging the right front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver error and the persistent danger for vehicle occupants when attention lapses and safe distance is ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into the back of an SUV in the Bronx. One passenger suffered injuries to her entire body. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The crash left shock and pain behind. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.

Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and a Ford sedan, collided on White Plains Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were heading south when the sedan struck the center back end of the SUV. One passenger, a 29-year-old woman in the SUV, was injured across her entire body and left in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors are noted. The data shows all drivers were licensed. No helmet or signal issues are listed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night crash in the Bronx. A moving SUV struck a parked SUV. One man, the driver, was left unconscious and injured. The street fell silent. Metal bent. No clear cause named. Another life changed in a flash.

A collision occurred at 1255 E 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 2014 Jeep SUV traveling west struck a parked 2008 Saturn SUV. The crash left the 50-year-old male driver of the moving SUV unconscious and injured. Another occupant, a male, suffered unspecified injuries. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the Jeep and the left rear bumper of the Saturn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Evening light caught metal on Morris Park Ave as an SUV making a U-turn struck a dirt bike. The dirt bike driver, 23, was left unconscious with a head injury. Sirens echoed as bystanders watched the aftermath unfold.

A crash occurred on Morris Park Avenue at Garfield Street in the Bronx involving a station wagon/SUV and a dirt bike. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV was making a U-turn while the dirt bike was traveling straight ahead when the collision happened. The dirt bike driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment for the dirt bike driver, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the left side doors of the SUV and the front end of the dirt bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old man riding a motorbike on Pelham Parkway at White Plains Road crashed while making a right turn. He suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious. The crash was marked by driver inattention and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a single-vehicle crash occurred on Pelham Parkway at White Plains Road involving a 32-year-old male motorbike driver. The rider was making a right turn when the crash happened. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The motorbike showed no damage to the center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An unlicensed e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding head-on with a sedan. The crash happened on Pelham Parkway South. Driver distraction by the sedan operator contributed to the violent impact and serious injury.

According to the police report, at 17:35 on Pelham Parkway South, a collision occurred between an unlicensed male e-scooter driver and a licensed male sedan driver. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and collided front-to-front. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness and a concussion. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan, registered in New Jersey and driven by a licensed Pennsylvania driver, also had one occupant. The crash caused center front end damage to both vehicles. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unlicensed operation in serious urban crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801637, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A truck backing north on E Tremont Ave struck the left side of a northbound sedan. The sedan’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:15 on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx. A truck was backing north when it collided with the left side doors of a northbound sedan. The sedan carried one occupant in the front passenger seat, a 43-year-old man who was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Following Too Closely," indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance while maneuvering. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The impact damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Pelham Parkway. The 25-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles traveled southbound. The crash exposed dangerous following distances and driver inattention in a busy corridor.

According to the police report, at 8:24 a.m. on Pelham Parkway near White Plains Road, a sedan and an e-bike were traveling southbound when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor twice, indicating that the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the e-bike. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the collision. There was no vehicle damage reported. This crash highlights the risks posed by inadequate following distances and driver errors in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799778, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a box truck pulling from the curb. The woman driving crushed her shoulder. The man beside her pinned by the seat. Both awake. Both broken. Distraction behind the wheel. Metal and flesh torn in the Bronx dusk.

On Van Nest Avenue near 606 in the Bronx, a sedan collided with a box truck that was pulling from the curb. According to the police report, the sedan's driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her shoulder, while her 33-year-old male passenger was pinned and injured in the back. Both were conscious but sustained serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the passenger. The sedan's left front bumper struck the right side doors of the box truck, which sustained no damage. The box truck was starting from parking, while the sedan was going straight ahead. The focus remains on driver distraction as the systemic danger leading to this violent crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Before dawn on Bronxdale Avenue, two cars collided head-on. Five young adults, semiconscious, crushed in metal. Parked cars struck, glass and blood on the street. Speed and alcohol tore silence, leaving bodies broken where the morning began.

On Bronxdale Avenue near Cruger Avenue in the Bronx, two vehicles collided head-on, according to the police report. The crash occurred before dawn and left five young adults semiconscious and pinned inside the wreckage, suffering head, chest, and neck injuries. The police report states, 'Five young adults, semiconscious, pinned in twisted steel. Head, chest, neck—broken. Parked cars struck.' The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, and also notes the presence of alcohol at the scene. Multiple parked vehicles were hit in the aftermath. The data shows all injured persons were vehicle occupants, with no evidence of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The violence of the impact and the resulting injuries underscore the danger when speed and impairment intersect on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781384, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old e-bike rider slammed into a turning SUV on Bronxdale Ave. His head split open. Blood streaked the frame. The SUV turned left. The e-bike went straight. The street fell silent.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old man riding an e-bike was severely injured when he collided with the front quarter panel of a Honda SUV making a left turn on Bronxdale Ave near White Plains Rd. The report states the SUV was 'Making Left Turn' while the e-bike was 'Going Straight Ahead.' The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was not wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The narrative describes the SUV turning left and the e-bike proceeding straight, resulting in a violent impact that left the rider's head split open and blood on the frame. The data highlights the danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers turn across their path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 50-year-old man suffered head injuries and abrasions after being struck outside an intersection on Taylor Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious and not in the roadway at the time. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle with no reported driver errors.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male pedestrian was injured outside an intersection on Taylor Avenue in the Bronx at 10:10 AM. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report notes the pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on driver actions or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. No driver errors or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the crash. The absence of identified driver errors in the report leaves the circumstances of the collision unclear, but the pedestrian suffered serious injuries despite not being in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two children, ages 9 and 12, were injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Rhinelander Avenue in the Bronx. An SUV traveling west struck them at unsafe speed, failing to yield right-of-way. Both suffered contusions and lower limb injuries.

According to the police report, at 18:12 on Rhinelander Avenue in the Bronx, a 2013 SUV traveling west struck two pedestrians, a 9-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy, both crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites the vehicle driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the pedestrians with its center front end, causing contusions and injuries to the children's lower limbs and arms. Both victims were conscious and sustained injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights driver error in yielding and speed control at intersections, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 37-year-old man suffered head injuries after a sedan traveling west on Lydig Avenue struck him at an intersection. The driver’s unsafe speed and inattention caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian bruised and conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Lydig Avenue struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near Holland Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s unsafe speed and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond crossing against the signal, which is noted but not emphasized over driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 5-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after an e-scooter struck him outside an intersection in the Bronx. The scooter driver was inattentive and speeding, causing a center front end collision. The child was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:40 on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. A 5-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an e-scooter traveling west struck him with its center front end. The child was not in the roadway and was conscious but sustained a head contusion classified as injury severity 3. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks posed by distracted and speeding e-scooter operators to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 37-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV hit her outside an intersection in the Bronx. The vehicle struck her on the right front quarter panel while traveling south. The pedestrian was conscious with abrasions and unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2010 Nissan SUV traveling south on Taylor Avenue struck her outside an intersection. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front quarter panel, causing head injuries and abrasions. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" and her action as "Other Actions in Roadway." No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding were cited in the contributing factors, which remain unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian or note any contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Pelham Parkway South in the Bronx. Three occupants suffered neck injuries including contusions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes. All injured remained conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:47 on Pelham Parkway South in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. Three occupants were injured: a 33-year-old female driver, a 42-year-old female driver, and a 40-year-old male front passenger. All suffered neck injuries described as contusions, bruises, and whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained by lap belts at the time of impact. The vehicles sustained damage to their center back ends, indicating a rear-end collision. The police report highlights driver errors including inattention and unspecified vehicular factors, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. The driver behind was inattentive and aggressive, striking the stopped vehicle ahead. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash left one passenger injured, highlighting driver distraction dangers.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx at 18:56. The crash involved two sedans traveling westbound. The lead vehicle was stopped in traffic when the following vehicle, driven by a licensed New York driver, struck it from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors for the striking driver. Both the driver and front passenger of the struck vehicle sustained back injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the lead vehicle and the right front bumper of the striking vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted and aggressive driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and garbage truck collided on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The unlicensed motorcyclist was partially ejected, suffering facial injuries and incoherence. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver error and systemic risk in this violent crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:54 on East 180 Street in the Bronx. A motorcycle traveling eastbound collided head-on with a garbage truck making a left turn westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained facial injuries, resulting in incoherence and complaints of pain or nausea. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet but was unlicensed. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driving. The garbage truck driver was licensed and traveling westbound. The collision damaged the center front ends of both vehicles. This crash underscores the dangers posed by impaired and unlicensed drivers, with severe consequences for vulnerable road users like motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14