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

A northbound SUV overturned on Hutchinson River Parkway after colliding with another SUV. The driver suffered elbow and lower arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe speed and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:57 PM on Hutchinson River Parkway involving two northbound SUVs. The driver of the overturned 2012 SUV was merging when the collision occurred, impacting the right front quarter panel. The second SUV, traveling straight ahead, was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The driver of the overturned vehicle, a 30-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The overturned SUV's driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to merging and speed management on the parkway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739054, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered leg injuries after colliding with a parked sedan on Strang Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred in slippery conditions, causing abrasions and shock. The sedan was stationary at impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Strang Avenue in the Bronx at 19:12 involving a motorcycle and a parked sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 37-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report notes the contributing factor as slippery pavement, which likely affected vehicle control. The sedan was parked at the time of impact, indicating the motorcycle struck a stationary vehicle. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The injury severity was rated as moderate, and the rider experienced shock following the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a right turn struck an e-scooter traveling northeast on Edenwald Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and internal complaints. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Edenwald Avenue in the Bronx at 14:32. A 52-year-old female SUV driver was making a right turn when she collided with a male e-scooter operator traveling northeast. The SUV driver sustained head injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the left side doors of the e-scooter. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The e-scooter sustained no damage. The police report does not indicate any contributing behaviors by the e-scooter operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans slammed head-on on Hammersley Avenue. Steel twisted. Airbags burst. A 35-year-old woman, legs broken and burned, was pulled out alive. Four rode in one car, one in the other. Failure to yield carved pain into the Bronx night.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on near Hammersley Avenue and Gunther Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved a 2012 Volkswagen sedan traveling south with a single occupant and a 2016 Honda sedan traveling east with four occupants. The report states both vehicles were 'going straight ahead' when they struck each other, with the point of impact listed as 'center front end' for both cars. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'Steel crumpled. Airbags burst. A 35-year-old woman, burned and broken in the legs, was pulled conscious from the wreck.' The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The focus remains on driver error and the violent consequences of failing to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on at East 233rd and Boston Road. Metal twisted. A 44-year-old man gripped the wheel, blood pouring from his arm. The crash was sudden, the pain sharp. The turn was wrong. The street bore the brunt.

At the intersection of East 233rd Street and Boston Road in the Bronx, two sport utility vehicles slammed into each other head-on, according to the police report. The report states both vehicles were involved in 'Turning Improperly.' One SUV, traveling east, was going straight ahead, while the other, traveling southwest, was making a left turn. The impact crushed the front ends of both vehicles. A 44-year-old male driver suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious, as detailed in the police narrative: 'A 44-year-old man clutched the wheel, blood streaming from his arm. He did not lose consciousness.' The police report explicitly lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor for both drivers, underscoring driver error as the cause of the crash. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the collision. The crash highlights the ongoing danger at intersections where driver actions can have immediate, violent consequences.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727541, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old bicyclist suffered a shoulder injury after a taxi struck him on Mickle Avenue in the Bronx. The collision, caused by driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way, left the cyclist conscious but hurt, with damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:40 PM on Mickle Avenue in the Bronx involving a taxi and a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, was traveling north going straight ahead when the taxi, traveling south, struck him on the right side doors with its left front bumper. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bicyclist sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury, was conscious, and was not ejected from his bike. The taxi, a 2013 Toyota, and the bike both sustained damage on their right side doors and front end respectively. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe injuries after a crash on Boston Road in the Bronx. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained fractures and dislocations. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female e-bike driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle on Boston Road near Ropes Avenue in the Bronx. The report states the driver was traveling east, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The e-bike sustained no damage, but the driver suffered injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors in the crash. The driver was conscious but severely injured. The report does not mention any victim fault or other contributing behaviors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly inattention and lack of experience, in e-bike crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727594, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans and an SUV collided on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. A 73-year-old female driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cited improper lane usage and other vehicular errors as contributing factors. Air bags deployed; victim not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:52 PM on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx involving two sedans and one SUV. The 73-year-old female driver, an occupant of one sedan, sustained facial injuries and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to lane use and vehicle operation. The victim was not ejected and had air bags deployed. The vehicles involved included a 2021 BMW SUV stopped in traffic, a 2016 Acura sedan making a left turn, and a 2021 Nissan sedan going straight. Impact points and vehicle damage on left side doors and bumpers confirm a multi-vehicle collision caused by driver errors without any victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722943, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling east struck a northbound bicyclist on East 225 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered back contusions and bruises but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The taxi’s front center impacted the bike’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota taxi was traveling straight ahead eastbound on East 225 Street when it collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound. The point of impact was the taxi’s center front end striking the left side doors of the bike. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained back contusions and bruises and remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the taxi driver or the bicyclist, but the collision dynamics show the taxi struck the bike on its left side, indicating a failure to avoid the bicyclist. The taxi had one occupant, and the bicyclist was licensed and also traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was centered on the taxi’s front and the bike’s left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling south collided on Wickham Avenue. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The injured driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling south on Wickham Avenue in the Bronx when one vehicle rear-ended the other. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The driver of the struck sedan, a 64-year-old female occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk in the Bronx was struck by a sedan traveling east. The driver’s inattention and passing too closely caused knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian suffered contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Seymour Avenue in the Bronx struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal or crosswalk is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715590, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck a northbound motorcyclist on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured and left semiconscious. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to obey traffic control as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:17 on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. A taxi traveling eastbound was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end, and the taxi’s right front quarter panel was impacted. The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old male driver, was injured and found semiconscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet at the time. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The taxi driver held a valid license, while the motorcyclist was operating with a permit.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old man was injured crossing Eastchester Road with the signal in the Bronx. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, failed to yield right-of-way and struck the pedestrian’s lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, at 7:45 AM on Eastchester Road in the Bronx, a sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a right turn when it struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights the critical role of driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, in pedestrian injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sport utility vehicle made a right turn and collided with the rear center of a parked sedan on Boston Road in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Boston Road near Delavall Avenue in the Bronx at 9:30 AM. A sport utility vehicle was making a right turn when it struck the center back end of a parked 2021 Honda sedan. The sedan had one occupant, a 30-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The sedan was stationary before impact, and no other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision highlights driver error in maintaining proper following distance during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy suffered chest contusions after being struck at an intersection on Baychester Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle impacted his right front bumper. The crash caused injury despite no reported vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Baychester Avenue at 7:29 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle impacting the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained chest contusions and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved showed no damage, and no contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were listed in the report. The absence of reported driver errors like failure to yield or speeding leaves the cause unclear, but the impact to the pedestrian while crossing legally highlights the dangers present at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old male motorcyclist wearing a helmet suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after losing control on a slippery Dyre Avenue in the Bronx. The crash caused left-side damage to the motorcycle, highlighting hazardous road conditions and driver vulnerability.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcyclist was injured at 6:53 AM on Dyre Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, who was the sole occupant and wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions played a key role in the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east and going straight ahead, impacted on the left side doors, resulting in damage to that area. The driver was licensed and conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by slippery pavement to motorcyclists in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman and a 10-year-old boy were struck by an SUV making a left turn on East 230 Street in the Bronx. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal and suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, at 17:54 on East 230 Street in the Bronx, a 2023 Rivian SUV making a left turn struck two pedestrians at an intersection. The victims, a 43-year-old woman and a 10-year-old boy, were crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. Both pedestrians sustained contusions and bruises to their knees and lower legs, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, indicating the collision happened during the vehicle's turning maneuver. Both pedestrians remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrians were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a parked box truck on Boston Road. The front passenger suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. Police cite unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious.

According to the police report, at 22:50 on Boston Road, a Hyundai sedan traveling north collided with a parked Workhorse box truck. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel against the truck's left rear bumper. The sedan's driver was licensed in New York. The front passenger, a 32-year-old female, sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected, remaining conscious throughout. The report identifies unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage on the part of the sedan driver as contributing factors. The parked truck had no occupants. Vehicle damage included the sedan's right side doors and the truck's left rear quarter panel. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV overturned after changing lanes at unsafe speed, colliding with multiple vehicles. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash demolished the SUV and damaged several other cars traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hutchinson River Parkway at 18:19. A 35-year-old female driver of a 2022 BMW SUV was changing lanes at unsafe speed when the SUV overturned, causing a multi-vehicle collision. The report notes "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. The overturned SUV sustained demolished damage, while three other northbound vehicles traveling straight ahead were struck at various points, including center back end and front quarter panels. The SUV driver was injured with a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of lane changes at unsafe speeds on busy parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old female passenger suffered a shoulder injury when an SUV executing an improper turn collided with a sedan on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The impact struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel and left side doors, causing internal injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:24 on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a U-turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The primary contributing factor cited is "Turning Improperly" by the SUV driver. The impact occurred on the SUV’s left front quarter panel and left side doors. A 59-year-old female occupant in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV was injured, sustaining an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as internal and serious. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior or safety equipment. The sedan, also driven by a licensed male driver, sustained damage to its left front bumper. This crash highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15