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

A 41-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn. The impact caused pain and shock. The driver’s failure to yield and unsafe speed led to the collision at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Burke Ave and Eastchester Rd in the Bronx at 18:24. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda sedan, making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and unsafe speed, as the cause of harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790155, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely and struck a sedan traveling south on New England Thruway. The sedan's driver and two passengers suffered moderate injuries. Police cited following too closely and unsafe lane changing as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:43 on New England Thruway when a tractor truck diesel was changing lanes unsafely and collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan carried three male occupants: a 36-year-old driver, a 26-year-old front passenger, and a 40-year-old rear passenger. All three were injured with moderate severity (level 3), suffering injuries to the neck, knee-lower leg-foot, and back, respectively. None were ejected and all wore lap belts and harnesses. The report emphasizes driver errors by the truck in lane changing and both vehicles in following too closely. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786785, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan making a left turn on Boston Road. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction and cell phone use contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:20 on Boston Road involving a sedan and a bicycle. The sedan was making a left turn westbound when it struck the bicyclist traveling southbound. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old unlicensed male driver, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites driver errors including cell phone use (hands-free) and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist’s unlicensed status is noted, but no victim fault is indicated. Vehicle damage was minimal, with no damage reported to either vehicle. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by distracted driving and left-turn maneuvers in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a parked sedan from behind on Boston Road in the Bronx. The sedan’s female driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor in the collision that damaged both vehicles’ bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:20 on Boston Road in the Bronx. A 2022 Jeep SUV traveling southbound struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2009 Nissan sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to control speed appropriately. The impact point was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights driver error related to speed management in a parked vehicle scenario.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries when a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Murdock Ave in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Driver inattention contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM on Murdock Ave near E 233 St in the Bronx. A sedan making a right turn struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, indicating the vehicle struck the pedestrian directly during the turn. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield and paying insufficient attention to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Bronx intersection. The driver caused the collision despite no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Tillotson Avenue and Kingsland Avenue in the Bronx at 3:39 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a pick-up truck, traveling north and making a left turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The collision caused injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating a 2005 Chevrolet pick-up truck. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behavior. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl crossing Boston Road was struck by a southbound sedan. The vehicle’s view was obstructed, leading to a center front impact. The pedestrian suffered head contusions but remained conscious. The crash exposed dangers of limited driver visibility.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Boston Road outside an intersection. The driver of a 2014 BMW sedan, traveling southbound and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the collision, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian sustained head injuries described as contusions and bruises but remained conscious. No pedestrian errors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the critical role of driver visibility and the systemic danger posed by obstructed views on busy Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound vehicle struck an eastbound SUV at Arnow Ave in the Bronx. Three passengers suffered moderate injuries including head, face, and leg trauma. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 18:16 on Arnow Ave in the Bronx involving a northbound vehicle and an eastbound 2021 Toyota SUV. The SUV carried four occupants, including three injured female passengers aged 53, 60, and 85. Injuries ranged from head trauma and whiplash to contusions on the face and lower limbs. All injured passengers were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated for emphasis. The northbound vehicle impacted the left front quarter panel of the SUV, which sustained damage to its right front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to multi-passenger injuries inside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Givan Ave in the Bronx when one driver made an improper U-turn. The impact struck the left side doors of the eastbound sedan. A 78-year-old driver suffered arm injuries and shock, highlighting driver error as the crash cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:17 on Givan Ave in the Bronx. One sedan was traveling east going straight ahead when it was struck on its left side doors by another sedan making an improper U-turn. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The 78-year-old male driver of the eastbound sedan was injured, sustaining injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. The collision's point of impact and vehicle damage was on the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the left front bumper of the U-turning sedan. The crash underscores the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers by drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan, driven by a permit holder, tore through Eastchester Road in the Bronx. A 60-year-old man died beneath its wheels. Parked cars shuddered. The street was dark. The driver was distracted. The man’s body bore the crush.

A 60-year-old pedestrian was killed when a BMW sedan, operated by a driver holding only a permit, struck him on Eastchester Road near Givan Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash occurred just after midnight, and the street was dark. The report states the driver was inattentive or distracted at the time of the collision. The impact was so forceful that parked cars were damaged. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk when struck, but the police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted in the narrative, underscoring a lack of full licensure. The report does not cite any pedestrian actions as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s distraction and permit status, which led to fatal consequences for the man in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man was injured by an SUV in the Bronx. The driver, holding a permit, struck the pedestrian outside an intersection. Limited visibility and driver inexperience contributed to the collision, leaving the man bruised and hurt in his lower leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx at 17:25 when a 2022 Ford SUV, driven by a male with a learner's permit, traveling east, struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was hit near 1160 229 Dr S. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected. The driver’s lack of experience and limited visibility were key factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north collided with a sedan making a right turn on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver was ejected and suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:04 on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan was making a right turn when it was struck by a northbound moped. The moped driver, a 46-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. Additionally, the moped driver was cited for 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, while the moped's center front end was damaged. The moped driver wore a helmet, but the report does not list victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash highlights driver errors involving right-of-way violations and excessive speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774606, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV collided with an eastbound sedan on Rombouts Ave in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on Rombouts Ave in the Bronx. A 34-year-old male sedan driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The SUV, traveling north, struck the sedan, which was traveling east, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's left side doors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the SUV driver's failure to yield. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770012, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx at 7:30 AM. A 45-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited other vehicular factors contributing to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to left-side panels.

According to the police report, at 7:30 AM on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx, two station wagons/SUVs collided. One vehicle was traveling south going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the southbound SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the northbound SUV. The 45-year-old female driver of the southbound vehicle was injured, suffering neck pain and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left-side panels. The driver was not ejected and had a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed male driver in an SUV struck an 11-year-old girl crossing Fish Avenue in the Bronx. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash’s impact and harm.

According to the police report, an unlicensed male driver operating a Range Rover SUV was traveling westbound on Fish Avenue in the Bronx at 17:19. The vehicle struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, resulting in abrasions and injuries to the girl's elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The driver was unlicensed, which further underscores a failure in lawful vehicle operation. The pedestrian’s crossing action is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision caused significant harm to the vulnerable pedestrian, highlighting systemic dangers posed by driver errors and limited visibility conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and struck him on Boston Road in the Bronx. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and driver distraction, according to the police report.

At 17:17 on Boston Road in the Bronx, a sedan making a right turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead. According to the police report, the sedan driver committed unsafe lane changing and was inattentive or distracted at the time of impact. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old male, was injured with trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed, but no contributing victim factors were cited. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as unsafe lane changes and distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758210, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a sedan struck him near Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The driver, with a permit license, was starting from parking when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west near 1752 Bartow Avenue in the Bronx struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a male with a New York permit license, was starting from parking when the vehicle's center front end impacted the pedestrian. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks posed by driver maneuvers from parking areas and the dangers to pedestrians even outside the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Secor Avenue in the Bronx, injuring both drivers. Each suffered full-body injuries and shock or incoherence. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Airbags deployed for both drivers during the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:19 on Secor Avenue in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling west and north. The male driver of the BMW was going straight ahead, while the female driver of the Honda was making a left turn. Both vehicles collided front-to-front, damaging their front ends. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were injured with full-body trauma and complaints of pain or nausea. The male driver was in shock, and the female driver was incoherent. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV traveling west struck a Nissan sedan making a U-turn on Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. The impact hit the SUV’s left side doors. A front passenger in the SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Arnow Avenue in the Bronx at 3:40 p.m. A 2020 Ford SUV traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a 2016 Nissan sedan making a U-turn eastbound. The collision caused injuries to a 32-year-old female front passenger in the SUV, who suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by one or both drivers. The SUV had four occupants, and the sedan had two. Both drivers were licensed. The impact damaged the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752135, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A flatbed truck making a right turn collided with a backing sedan on Boston Road in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Boston Road in the Bronx at 12:15. A 2003 Mack flatbed truck was making a right turn when it struck the rear right bumper of a 2021 BMW sedan that was backing up southbound. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male, was conscious but sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain awareness during vehicle maneuvers. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the truck and the center back end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15