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Two passengers suffered whiplash and limb injuries after a high-speed collision between SUVs on Allerton Avenue in the Bronx. The crash struck the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the front center of the other, highlighting unsafe speed as the cause.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Allerton Avenue in the Bronx at 19:22. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of one SUV and the center front end of the other. The report cites unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. Two male passengers, ages 21 and 23, were injured. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Injuries included whiplash and trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, shoulder, and upper arm. Neither occupant was ejected. The drivers were traveling westbound, both going straight ahead prior to impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The collision underscores the dangers posed by excessive speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Kia SUV struck a parked Volkswagen sedan on Astor Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old woman, suffered whole-body injuries and lost consciousness. The impact damaged the left side doors of the sedan and right side doors of the SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:58 on Astor Avenue in the Bronx. A Kia SUV traveling eastbound collided with a parked Volkswagen sedan. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured with whole-body trauma and lost consciousness. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness but suffered whiplash and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or other contributing factors. The Kia SUV was occupied by two people and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The parked sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV’s right side doors were damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694578, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Allerton Avenue, injuring both drivers and a toddler passenger. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV, with injuries including fractures and abrasions. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls and traveled at unsafe speeds, causing the impact.

According to the police report, at 17:46 on Allerton Avenue, a collision occurred between a 2023 Acura sedan traveling west and a 2018 Ford SUV traveling south. Both drivers were licensed men who were going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for both drivers. The sedan carried a 2-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat who sustained abrasions to her face and was conscious. The sedan driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. Both occupants were not ejected and used seat belts and harnesses, with the sedan’s airbag deployed. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW turned wrong into a Toyota on East Gun Hill Road. Steel tore steel. In the back seat, a 13-year-old boy’s hip shattered. The lap belt held him. He stayed awake. He screamed. Aggressive driving fueled the crash.

A crash on East Gun Hill Road near Allerton Avenue left a 13-year-old boy with a shattered hip. According to the police report, a BMW sedan turned improperly into a Toyota SUV. The impact tore through both vehicles. The boy, riding in the right rear seat, suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. He remained conscious and was held in place by a lap belt. The police report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The boy was a passenger and played no role in the crash. The collision highlights the danger of driver error and aggressive maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a sedan on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The scooter struck the sedan’s front left bumper. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north on East Gun Hill Road collided with a westbound 2021 Hyundai sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The e-scooter driver sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights dangers from distracted driving and improper lane use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665251, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of an eastbound sedan on Hone Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both vehicles damaged on impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hone Avenue in the Bronx when a northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of an eastbound sedan. The sedan’s 50-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV and sedan both sustained damage to their left sides. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike making a U-turn struck a sedan going straight on Morgan Avenue in the Bronx. The motorbike driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male motorbike driver was injured when his vehicle collided head-on with a sedan traveling northeast on Morgan Avenue in the Bronx. The motorbike was making a U-turn at the time of impact. The motorbike driver sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636352, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan made an improper left turn on Boston Road in the Bronx. It collided head-on with a northbound moped. The moped’s left rear passenger was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Obstruction and debris limited the driver’s view.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling south on Boston Road made an improper left turn and collided with a northbound moped. The moped carried two occupants. The left rear passenger was ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and contributing factors such as "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Obstruction/Debris." The moped driver was unlicensed. The sedan’s front end and the moped were heavily damaged. The injured passenger wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views and improper turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on Allerton Avenue in the Bronx. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash happened when one sedan followed too closely and struck another from behind. Both occupants complained of whiplash.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Allerton Avenue in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The driver and front passenger of the struck vehicle, both men aged 33 and 32, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the striking vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead sedan and the center front end of the striking vehicle. No ejections occurred. The crash caused moderate injuries to both occupants, who were not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. Both drivers were distracted. Two passengers suffered injuries: a 53-year-old woman with head trauma and whiplash, and a 19-year-old man with bruises to his lower leg. Both wore lap belts.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on East Gun Hill Road collided, impacting the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The crash injured two passengers: a 53-year-old female with head injuries and whiplash, and a 19-year-old male with contusions to his knee and lower leg. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both drivers, with one also noted for 'Driver Inexperience.' The collision caused damage to the left and right side doors of the vehicles. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on East Gun Hill Road struck her. She emerged from behind a parked vehicle and suffered a facial contusion. The driver caused the crash by backing unsafely. The pedestrian was confused.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2014 sedan backing east on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian emerged from behind a parked vehicle and was hit at the center back end of the sedan. The report lists driver error as "Backing Unsafely" and pedestrian error as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The pedestrian sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573308, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Burke Avenue struck two parked cars. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police report the driver lost consciousness. Damage hit the front center of the moving vehicle and left sides of parked cars.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver traveling west on Burke Avenue collided with two parked sedans. The moving vehicle impacted the center front end, while the parked cars sustained damage to their left rear bumper and left side doors. The driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and injury to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man was injured when a taxi struck him near 3090 Boston Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed and traveling west. The crash involved pedestrian confusion.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured in a collision with a taxi near 3090 Boston Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi, driven by a licensed female driver traveling west, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman was struck by a northbound taxi on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi’s left front bumper hit her. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Eastchester Road struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal but not at an intersection. The impact occurred at the taxi’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain proper attention. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564802, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a vehicle made an improper left turn on East Gun Hill Road. The crash struck the motorcycle’s right side. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a vehicle making an improper left turn collided with a motorcycle traveling straight east on East Gun Hill Road. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The crash impacted the motorcycle’s right side doors and damaged its right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556760, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided with an SUV changing lanes on Allerton Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Allerton Avenue struck the left rear quarter panel of an eastbound SUV that was changing lanes. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the lane change. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the front center of the moped and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551587, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected after a crash on Lurting Avenue in the Bronx. The 24-year-old male suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The moped hit a sedan while making a left turn. No safety equipment was used.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision on Lurting Avenue, Bronx. The moped, traveling north, was making a left turn when it struck a sedan going straight west. The driver was ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The sedan had no occupants and no reported damage. The incident highlights the dangers of left turns involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bouck Avenue in the Bronx. A 69-year-old female driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Both drivers were distracted. The crash damaged front bumpers. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bouck Avenue in the Bronx. The 69-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. One vehicle was traveling west, the other north. The collision impacted the front bumpers of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old woman crossed Bouck Avenue in a marked crosswalk. An SUV turned left and hit her head with its bumper. She collapsed, unconscious, and died on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent.

A 51-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bouck Avenue near Burke Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a westbound SUV turned left and struck her head with its front bumper. She suffered internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The woman was crossing with no signal present, but the police report centers the driver's failure to yield as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2018 SUV made a left turn on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The driver and two passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash stemmed from the driver reacting to an uninvolved vehicle and outside distractions. All wore seat belts.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV traveling north on Eastchester Road in the Bronx made a left turn and crashed, impacting the center front end. The vehicle carried three occupants: a 28-year-old male driver, a 17-year-old front passenger, and a 15-year-old rear passenger. All three sustained back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists the primary contributing factors as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Outside Car Distraction," indicating driver error in responding to external stimuli. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15