Three Dead in the Bronx—How Many Bodies Before City Hall Acts?

An SUV turned left across Murdock Avenue. A motorcycle came straight. Metal struck metal. The motorcycle driver took the hit. Chest fractured. Police list driver inattention and improper turning. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A crash on Murdock Avenue at East 233rd Street in the Bronx left a 44-year-old motorcycle driver injured with a chest fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, a Toyota SUV was making a left turn while a BMW motorcycle traveled straight ahead. The SUV struck the motorcycle at the left front quarter panel. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors for both drivers. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risks when drivers turn without attention on busy Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817883, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and an e-bike crashed on Baychester Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a head injury. Both vehicles showed damage. The crash left one person hurt. The street saw chaos. Metal and flesh met hard.

A collision between a sedan and an e-bike took place on Baychester Avenue at East 222nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved a 27-year-old female e-bike rider and a 78-year-old male sedan driver. The e-bike rider sustained a head abrasion and was listed as injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s front end and the e-bike’s left side doors were damaged. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on E 221 St and Needham Ave. Brakes failed. Three people hurt. One driver suffered fractures. Metal twisted. Pain spread through the cars. Streets in the Bronx shook with the impact.

Two sedans crashed at E 221 St and Needham Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the collision involved defective brakes. Three people were injured: a 75-year-old female driver with fractures and dislocation, a 27-year-old male driver with pain and nausea, and a 27-year-old female front passenger also reporting pain. Both vehicles were demolished. The police report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and streets become battlegrounds for those inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 19-year-old pedestrian at E 225 St and Laconia Ave in the Bronx. The young man suffered a leg injury. Police list no driver errors. The street stayed quiet after the crash. The system failed to protect him.

A 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a sedan struck him at the intersection of E 225 St and Laconia Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower leg and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver, a 33-year-old man, and two other occupants in the vehicle were not reported injured. The police report states, 'Unspecified' for all contributing factors. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt in the roadway, while the vehicle showed no damage. No helmet or signal issues were noted. The data highlights a system that leaves vulnerable road users exposed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Adee and Ely. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Chest, neck, and leg injuries. Shock on their faces. The crash came fast. Failure to yield left pain and chaos behind.

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of Adee Avenue and Ely Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male passenger suffered chest pain, a 65-year-old female driver had neck pain, and a 19-year-old male driver sustained injuries to his lower leg. All reported shock and pain. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the report. The crash left all involved shaken and hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screamed on Boston Road as two sedans collided head-on near Secor Avenue. Glass shattered, air thick with the smell of burnt rubber. A 30-year-old driver, strapped in, reeled from shock and whiplash. Sirens cut through the stunned silence.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed head-on on Boston Road near Secor Avenue in the Bronx. One driver, age 30, was injured and left in shock, suffering whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. One of the drivers was unlicensed at the time of the collision. The narrative notes that signals were ignored and speed was excessive. No mention of helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors appears in the data. The crash left both vehicles with significant front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a 31-year-old woman at the intersection of Pratt Ave and E 233 St. The impact left her with a bruised hip and leg. Sirens and shouts echoed as police responded. The driver’s speed and aggression marked the scene.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling north on Pratt Ave during a police pursuit struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with E 233 St. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan’s left front bumper made contact, and the vehicle sustained front-end damage. A parked Toyota SUV was also involved, but no injuries were reported from that vehicle. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck turning left on Needham Avenue hit a 53-year-old man crossing with the signal. The impact crushed flesh and bone at the left front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The man stayed conscious amid sirens.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck making a left turn at Needham Avenue and Edson Avenue struck a 53-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the truck. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No mention of helmet use or pedestrian fault appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV traveling east on Laconia Avenue. The impact hit the bike's left side doors and the SUV's center front end. Failure to yield right-of-way was cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:03 on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. A 20-year-old male bicyclist, traveling north, was struck on the left side doors by a 2008 Ford SUV going straight east. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a neck injury classified as severity 3. The SUV driver, a licensed female, had one occupant and the vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No safety equipment was noted on the bicyclist, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding, leading to serious injury of the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and sedan collided head-on on Boston Road in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head contusion but was conscious. Both vehicles impacted on their left front bumpers, traveling southbound at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:31 AM on Boston Road near De Reimer Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan and a 2023 motorcycle, both traveling southbound and going straight ahead, collided with impact on their left front bumpers. The motorcycle driver, a 40-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the motorcycle driver but does not specify any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The report does not indicate any helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup truck struck a parked SUV from behind on East 233rd Street in the Bronx. Two passengers suffered whiplash and upper body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2011 Ford pickup truck traveling east on East 233rd Street rear-ended a parked 2005 Nissan SUV. The impact occurred at the SUV's left rear bumper, causing damage to that area. Two occupants in the SUV, a 34-year-old male front passenger and a 26-year-old female left rear passenger, were injured with whiplash and upper body trauma. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pickup truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the stationary SUV, leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors in attention and spacing as central causes of injury to vulnerable vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797421, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 54-year-old man suffered a serious back injury after an SUV struck him while crossing Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, making a left turn, was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the intersection.

According to the police report, at 7:54 AM on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2024 Ford SUV struck him. The vehicle was traveling east and making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed in New York and had three other occupants in the vehicle. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors, placing full emphasis on the driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tractor truck slammed into the rear of a sedan traveling north on Boston Road in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 7:56 AM on Boston Road in the Bronx, a tractor truck diesel traveling north rear-ended a northbound sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck striking the center back end of the sedan. The sedan was driven by a 52-year-old licensed female driver who was conscious and wearing a lap belt. She sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the tractor truck driver's error as "Following Too Closely," which directly contributed to the collision. There are no contributing factors listed for the sedan driver. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into the back of a slowing car on Boston Road in the Bronx. The rear driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited following too closely as the cause, highlighting dangerous driver behavior on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:01 on Boston Road in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling northeast were involved. The first vehicle was slowing or stopping when the second sedan collided with its center back end. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 45-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. Both drivers were licensed and driving sedans registered in New York and Connecticut. The rear vehicle showed damage to its center back end, while the front vehicle had no damage. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This crash underscores the persistent danger posed by tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided at Hammersley Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV and sedan both failed to yield right-of-way, crashing front quarter panels. A 37-year-old female SUV driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 on Hammersley Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling west and a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old female, was injured with contusions and upper arm and shoulder injuries. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. The report explicitly cites failure to yield right-of-way as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUV drivers collided on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx, both suffering contusions and leg and head injuries. The crash involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, resulting in significant vehicle damage and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:25 AM on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx involving two SUVs traveling northbound. The male driver disregarded traffic controls and was inattentive, causing a collision with the female driver. Both drivers were injured: the female driver sustained contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, while the male driver suffered a head contusion. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The impact occurred with the male driver's right front bumper striking the female driver's left rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 65-year-old man suffered a neck fracture and dislocation after being struck on E 233 St in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured, with the crash occurring as he was in the roadway. Driver errors were not specified.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured on E 233 St near Hill Ave in the Bronx at 6:45. The pedestrian sustained a severe neck injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation, and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the pedestrian's action as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but does not specify any contributing factors related to the driver or vehicle. The vehicle involved was traveling eastbound, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. No helmet or crossing signal use was reported as contributing factors. The report focuses on the pedestrian's injuries and location in the roadway without assigning fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two passengers suffered bruises and limb injuries in a Bronx sedan crash. The collision involved improper lane usage and following too closely, causing front bumper impacts. Both victims remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 233 St in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling westbound. The drivers committed errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Following Too Closely," which led to a collision impacting the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Two female passengers, aged 24 and 19, were injured with contusions and bruises to their knees, lower legs, feet, shoulders, and upper arms. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report explicitly cites driver errors as contributing factors, with no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes and tailgating on Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

In the Bronx, an SUV backing unsafely struck a parked SUV. The collision caused no vehicle damage but injured the driver of the parked vehicle. The driver suffered internal back injuries and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:39 in the Bronx near E 233 St. A 2007 Chevrolet SUV traveling west was backing unsafely when it collided with a parked 2017 Chevrolet SUV facing west. The point of impact was the center back end of both vehicles. The parked vehicle sustained no damage, but its driver, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with internal back complaints and remained conscious. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error by the backing vehicle. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing factors related to the injured driver. The crash underscores the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi making a left turn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Eastchester Road in the Bronx was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but the crash was caused by the driver's errors, not the victim's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14