Morris Park Bleeds: Slow Down or More Will Die

A 28-year-old unlicensed female driver struck a parked SUV on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. The impact damaged the right front quarter panel of her sedan and injured her shoulder. Passenger distraction and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, at 14:10 on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx, a 28-year-old female driver operating a 2008 sedan collided with a parked 2016 SUV. The sedan's right front quarter panel struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The driver was injured, suffering a shoulder and upper arm contusion, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Notably, the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and parked, indicating the collision was caused by the sedan driver's errors. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted, unlicensed drivers and improper lane usage in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male moped driver was ejected and suffered a severe shoulder injury after a high-speed crash on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The driver was unlicensed and engaged in aggressive driving, causing the violent impact.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male occupant driving a 2023 motorscooter was involved in a crash at 4:11 AM on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The driver was unlicensed and traveling southbound, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distorted injury to the shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and aggressive behavior—as the cause of this violent crash, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a moped traveling east on Pelham Parkway South in the Bronx. The moped driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan showed no damage. Driver distraction by handheld cell phone use was a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on Pelham Parkway South in the Bronx. A sedan and a moped, both traveling east, collided with impact on the moped's left front quarter panel and the sedan's right front quarter panel. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. The report identifies the sedan driver’s use of a handheld cell phone as a contributing factor, indicating driver distraction. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in vehicle-to-moped crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Eastchester Road. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered full-body injuries and lost consciousness. Airbags deployed, but the impact left the driver semiconscious and injured.

According to the police report, at 19:43, a 35-year-old male driver was injured when his vehicle was rear-ended on Eastchester Road near Morris Park Avenue. The striking vehicle, a 2013 Ford SUV traveling north, collided with the center back end of a stopped 2023 Toyota SUV. The impact caused the injured driver to lose consciousness and sustain injuries to his entire body. The driver was not ejected, and airbags deployed during the crash. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding were specified. The collision involved multiple SUVs and resulted in significant vehicle damage. The focus remains on the striking driver’s failure to maintain safe distance behind a stopped vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and collided with him on Sackett Avenue in the Bronx. The driver disregarded traffic controls, causing the crash and leaving the cyclist in shock with complaint of pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 PM on Sackett Avenue in the Bronx. A 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was struck by a 2024 BMW sedan making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The bicyclist was not ejected and no helmet or other victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield or obey traffic controls at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720499, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Neill Avenue in the Bronx at 6 PM. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inattention as contributing factors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash caused significant vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:00 on Neill Avenue in the Bronx involving two sedans. One driver, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash; the report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The other driver, a 28-year-old man, also suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were conscious and wearing lap belts. The collision involved a center back-end impact on a parked vehicle and a center front-end impact on the moving vehicle. The report explicitly identifies unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes, highlighting systemic dangers related to driver behavior. No pedestrian involvement or victim fault was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old female driver suffered facial abrasions after her SUV collided head-on with an unspecified object. The crash occurred at night on Pelham Parkway. The driver was conscious and restrained, sustaining moderate injuries from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 7:56 p.m. on Pelham Parkway involving a 2018 Ford SUV traveling westbound. The vehicle's center front end was damaged, with the point of impact at the right front bumper. The 22-year-old female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected but sustained abrasions to her face and was classified with injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the collision. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2023 Honda crashed into a stopped sedan on Sackett Avenue near Eastchester Road. The driver of the struck car suffered crushing spinal injuries. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal, speed, and inattention closed the gap with brutal force.

According to the police report, a 2023 Honda sedan traveling south on Sackett Avenue near Eastchester Road crashed into the rear of a stopped 2014 Honda sedan at 6:42 a.m. The driver of the stationary vehicle, a 29-year-old woman, was left semiconscious with severe crush injuries to her back, described as 'crushed at the spine, semiconscious, held only by a lap belt.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The narrative states, 'Distraction and speed closed the gap too late.' The driver of the moving vehicle failed to maintain attention and adequate distance, leading to a violent rear-end collision. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured driver. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by driver distraction and tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV stopped in traffic struck the rear of a sedan also traveling north on Williamsbridge Road. The sedan’s 77-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:11 on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. A 2022 Chevrolet SUV was stopped in traffic when it rear-ended a 2013 Mazda sedan traveling in the same direction. The sedan’s driver, a 77-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the sedan driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman was hit by an SUV on Vannest Avenue in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck her front center. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling west on Vannest Avenue struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. No other occupants were in the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a 2019 Jeep SUV making a right turn on Eastchester Road. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the SUV’s right front bumper. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on Eastchester Road was injured when a 2019 Jeep SUV also traveling north made a right turn and struck the bike. The collision impacted the center front end of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man was hit by a sedan while near, but not in, the roadway on Paulding Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was distracted and inexperienced. The pedestrian suffered a facial injury and concussion. The sedan struck the front center of a parked van.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Paulding Avenue in the Bronx after being struck by a 2023 Tesla sedan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but sustained a facial injury and concussion. The sedan was traveling south and collided with the front center of a parked Nissan van before hitting the pedestrian. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as moderate. No mention was made of helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers near pedestrians, even when pedestrians are not in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was ejected and injured after an SUV struck the rear of his vehicle on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx involving a moped and an SUV, both traveling north. The SUV struck the center back end of the moped. The moped driver, a 43-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man driving an SUV in the Bronx suffered a neck injury after a front-end collision. The driver remained conscious but was treated for whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Two occupants were in the vehicle at the time.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male driver of a 2013 Toyota SUV was involved in a crash on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The vehicle sustained front-end damage after the collision. The driver, who was one of two occupants, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead before impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to injury even without other vehicles or pedestrians involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677411, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy on a bike was struck by an SUV on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV hit the bike’s front center, damaging its bumper.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old bicyclist was injured when a 2007 Ford SUV failed to yield right-of-way and collided with him on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. The boy was riding north when the SUV, traveling east and passing, struck the bike’s center front end with its right front bumper. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error. The boy was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan crashed on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The collision struck the center front of the moped and the left front quarter of the sedan. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped and a sedan collided on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and upper arm injuries but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe lane changing and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The moped struck the sedan's left front quarter panel, while the sedan hit the moped's center front end. The moped driver was operating under a permit and wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed. The crash happened while both vehicles were traveling eastbound. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664529, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the left front of a westbound SUV making a left turn on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The driver of the turning SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The striking vehicle had defective brakes. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver of a 2004 SUV was making a left turn on Williamsbridge Road when he was rear-ended by a southbound 2019 SUV. The driver of the turning vehicle sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the striking vehicle. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the turning SUV and the center back end of the striking SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman crossing Williamsbridge Road was hit by a backing SUV. The driver failed to notice her behind the vehicle. She suffered bruises over her entire body. The crash exposed dangers of inattentive reversing in busy Bronx streets.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Jeep SUV backed into her on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. No safety equipment or signals were noted. The driver’s failure to safely back and maintain attention directly led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup tore down Williamsbridge Road. It hit a 64-year-old man on an e-bike. The man flew from his bike. The truck crushed him. He died in the street. The pickup’s front end crumpled. Darkness covered the broken body.

A 64-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a pickup truck struck him on Williamsbridge Road near Pierce Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pickup was speeding when it hit the cyclist. The impact threw the man from his bike and crushed him, killing him at the scene. The report states, 'A 64-year-old man on an e-bike, no helmet, struck by a speeding pickup. He was thrown, crushed, killed. The truck’s front end crumpled. The man’s body lay broken in the dark.' The only listed contributing factor is 'Unsafe Speed.' The pickup driver was unlicensed. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck’s unsafe speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck made a left turn and struck an eastbound e-scooter on Lydig Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver suffered a neck fracture and dislocation. The truck driver was following too closely. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck making a left turn collided with an eastbound e-scooter on Lydig Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a neck fracture and dislocation but was conscious and not ejected. The truck driver held a permit license and was following too closely, a listed contributing factor. The report notes no damage to either vehicle despite the impact on the truck's left side doors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15