Morris Park Bleeds: Slow Down or More Will Die

A sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Eastchester Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal crumpled. Passengers shaken. The street fell silent after the crash.

A sedan traveling west struck the center back end of a parked SUV at 2121 Eastchester Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. One male driver, age 28, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a front passenger and two registrants, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage at their points of impact. The SUV was parked at the time. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The data points to driver distraction as the key factor in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV reversed on Bogart Avenue. It struck a woman and a one-year-old boy. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and confusion. Metal met flesh. The city keeps count.

A station wagon-style SUV, backing north on Bogart Avenue in the Bronx, struck two pedestrians—a 53-year-old woman and a one-year-old boy—who were crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, both pedestrians were injured: the woman suffered arm injuries and pain, while the boy sustained a head abrasion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police report does not mention any errors by the pedestrians. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, especially as vehicles move in reverse near people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars collided on Tomlinson Avenue. Metal struck metal. Four men hurt. Head, neck, back, and arm injuries. No seat belts. No clear cause. The street stayed silent after the impact. Pain lingered. The system failed to protect.

On Tomlinson Avenue at Sackett Avenue in the Bronx, a sedan and an SUV crashed. According to the police report, four men suffered injuries: one driver with a head contusion, three passengers with pain in the neck, back, and upper arm. None wore safety equipment. Both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan went straight, the SUV turned right. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The crash left metal twisted and bodies aching. The cause remains unclear, but the toll is real: four injured, another night of pain on Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turned left on Bronxdale Avenue. It struck a southbound e-scooter. The rider flew from the scooter, hit his head, and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers in the SUV were shaken. The street stayed quiet after impact.

A collision on Bronxdale Avenue at Matthews Avenue in the Bronx involved a northbound SUV making a left turn and a southbound e-scooter going straight. The crash ejected the 31-year-old male e-scooter rider, who suffered a head injury and was found unconscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the scooter. Three SUV occupants, including a front passenger and a rear passenger, were not ejected and reported unspecified injuries. The e-scooter rider was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s error. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man walking near Pelham Parkway South and Hone Avenue was struck by an e-scooter. The impact left him with a bruised leg. Sirens echoed as he remained conscious, pain radiating through his knee and foot. Asphalt dust lingered in the air.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling west on Pelham Parkway South struck a 51-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included in the report. The e-scooter showed no visible damage. The collision underscores the dangers faced by pedestrians even when not in the roadway, especially when drivers fail to pay attention or travel at unsafe speeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.

• Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-04-15

A sedan struck trouble at 2027 Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a facial injury and concussion. The car’s left rear bumper took damage. Sirens and fractured glass marked the morning scene.

According to the police report, a single-vehicle crash occurred at 2027 Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The only occupant, a 39-year-old female driver, was injured, sustaining a concussion and facial wounds. The sedan, registered in Pennsylvania, was starting from parking when the collision happened, with damage reported to the left rear bumper. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no helmet or signal issues are mentioned in the data. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by vehicle occupants even in solo crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air hung heavy on Pelham Parkway as a man crossed with the signal at Williamsbridge Road. A vehicle struck him, leaving a bruise on his arm. Sirens cut through the dark. He remained conscious, pain radiating from his elbow and hand.

A pedestrian was injured while crossing Pelham Parkway at Williamsbridge Road. According to the police report, the pedestrian, a 40-year-old man, was crossing with the signal when a vehicle struck him, causing a contusion to his lower arm and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No information about helmet use or signaling was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by metal on Sacket Ave. A moped and a sedan collide. The moped driver, nineteen, is thrown from his seat, conscious but bleeding from his leg. Sirens echo. Broken glass and the sharp tang of gasoline linger on the asphalt.

A moped and a sedan collided on Sacket Ave near Williamsbridge Rd at 9:50 p.m. The nineteen-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his lower leg, according to the police report. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The moped was passing southbound when it struck the center front end, while the sedan was making a left turn and was hit on the right rear quarter panel. No helmet use or signal issues were identified as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled on Bronxdale Avenue. Two passengers, a man and a woman, sat stunned in the wreck. Both clutched their necks, pain radiating. Sirens echoed off parked SUVs. The air hung heavy with the sharp scent of gasoline and fear.

According to the police report, a crash involving three SUVs occurred on Bronxdale Avenue in the Bronx. Two passengers—a 68-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman—suffered neck injuries and reported whiplash. Both were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or contributing factors were specified. The injured parties were passengers and not responsible for the crash. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed head-on on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries including fractures and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the sole contributing factors in this violent collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:59 AM on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling in opposite directions. Both drivers, a 33-year-old man and a 71-year-old man, were injured with serious trauma: the younger driver sustained a fractured hip and upper leg, while the older driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a head-on collision. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, with no other causes or victim behaviors noted. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash, and neither was ejected from their vehicles. This crash underscores the deadly consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV driver, parked and inattentive, struck a northbound e-scooter rider on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries. The crash exposed dangers from driver distraction and vehicle positioning.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. A northbound e-scooter, operated by a 24-year-old female driver, collided with a parked SUV that was struck on its left side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain awareness. The e-scooter driver was ejected from her vehicle and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The SUV was a 2023 Toyota SUV, and the driver was licensed in New York. The e-scooter driver was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers and parked vehicles obstructing or interacting with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798639, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 60-year-old man crossing Pelham Parkway was struck by a westbound bus making a left turn. The bus driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder injury and bruising but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Pelham Parkway was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian crossing against the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and suffered an upper arm and shoulder contusion, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the part of the bus driver. The point of impact was the bus's left front bumper. The bus sustained no damage and had one occupant, a licensed female driver. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond crossing against the signal, which is noted but the focus remains on the driver's failure to yield and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790858, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved three parked vehicles and was linked to driver errors including handheld cell phone use and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:42 on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. A 36-year-old female driver of a 2017 Jeep SUV was injured with contusions and chest trauma, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites driver errors including handheld cell phone use and other vehicular contributing factors. The collision involved three vehicles, all initially parked, with impact points at their center front ends. The injured driver was conscious and restrained with an air bag and lap belt. The report highlights driver distractions and other vehicular errors as primary causes, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789900, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Pelham Parkway South. Two vehicles traveling east collided, striking the sedan’s center back end. The driver was conscious and restrained but sustained whiplash.

According to the police report, at 20:09 two vehicles—a 2004 Honda sedan and a 2022 Mazda SUV—were traveling east on Pelham Parkway South when the SUV struck the sedan’s center back end. The sedan’s driver, a 20-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. He was conscious, wearing a lap belt and harness, and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify victim behavior or pedestrian involvement. The collision was a rear-end impact, indicating a failure in maintaining safe distance or attention by the striking vehicle’s driver. No other injuries or factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a sedan traveling west on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx. The impact struck the left front of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the sedan. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 14:35 on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx involving a 2019 Jeep sedan and an e-bike, both traveling west. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 43-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The sedan had no occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim behaviors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable e-bike riders when sharing roadways with motor vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound ambulance struck a westbound bus at Pelham Parkway. The ambulance driver, distracted and inattentive, suffered arm injuries. Both vehicles bore front-end damage. The crash exposed driver inattention as a critical factor in this multi-vehicle collision.

According to the police report, at 6:38 AM on Pelham Parkway near Williamsbridge Road, a 2024 ambulance traveling north collided with a 2019 bus traveling west. The ambulance driver, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, with the ambulance striking the bus's right front quarter panel and the bus sustaining damage to its right front bumper. The ambulance driver’s distraction was the primary driver error noted, with no other contributing factors listed. The collision highlights the dangers of driver inattention in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two taxis collided on Pelham Parkway South in the Bronx. The rear taxi, driven by a distracted man, struck the front taxi. The driver suffered a contusion and injury to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:15 AM on Pelham Parkway South in the Bronx. Two taxis traveling east were involved. The rear taxi was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by another taxi whose driver was inattentive and distracted. The impact was at the center back end of the front taxi and the center front end of the rear taxi. The driver of the rear taxi, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768581, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 42-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The SUV involved showed no damage and was parked at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Eastchester Road in the Bronx around 8:00 PM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The vehicle involved was a 2019 Ford SUV that was parked at the time of the incident. The report notes no damage to the vehicle and no point of impact damage. No contributing factors were specified for the driver or pedestrian. The driver was male, and the vehicle had three occupants. The report does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, nor does it list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 40-year-old male bicyclist suffered severe leg injuries in the Bronx. According to the police report, unsafe speed by the unlicensed rider caused the crash. The cyclist was helmeted but sustained fractures and dislocations to his lower leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 near 1680 Pelham Parkway South in the Bronx. The injured party was a 40-year-old male bicyclist who was the driver of the bike involved. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was traveling east, going straight ahead, and impacted at the center back end of the vehicle. The cyclist was wearing a helmet but was unlicensed, which is noted in the report. Injuries included fractures, distortions, and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim behaviors. The focus remains on the unsafe speed of the unlicensed bicyclist as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14