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

Two SUVs collided traveling north on Baychester Avenue. The rear SUV followed too closely and struck the vehicle ahead. Two female passengers suffered internal injuries to the knee, leg, foot, and neck. Both remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:35 on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. Two Station Wagons/SUVs were traveling north when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The contributing factor cited was 'Following Too Closely' by the driver of the rear SUV. The report identifies two injured occupants: a 33-year-old female right rear passenger with knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, and a 28-year-old female left rear passenger with neck injuries. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the collision. Driver error in maintaining safe following distance directly contributed to the crash and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703481, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old unlicensed driver injured his leg in a high-speed crash involving two sedans on Kingsland Avenue. Police cite unsafe speed and aggressive driving as key factors. The collision left the driver conscious but fractured, highlighting reckless behavior behind the wheel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:45 a.m. on Kingsland Avenue in the Bronx. The 16-year-old driver, unlicensed and operating a 2015 Kia sedan, was traveling north when he collided with a parked SUV and another sedan. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors for the driver. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report also notes 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. This incident underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed, aggressive, and speeding drivers in the borough.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700963, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped SUV on Boston Road in the Bronx. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Boston Road in the Bronx. A 2014 Kia SUV was stopped in traffic when it was rear-ended by a 2008 Jeep SUV traveling northbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the Kia and the center front end of the Jeep. The Kia driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the Jeep driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the stopped vehicle. Both drivers held valid licenses from Florida and New York respectively. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700114, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bartow Avenue and Bruner Avenue in the Bronx at 18:25. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Hyundai sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Volvo SUV tore down Dyre Avenue before dawn. It smashed into parked cars and flipped. The 25-year-old driver bled from the head. Speed and alcohol fueled the crash. The street was left scarred and silent.

A Volvo SUV crashed near 4033 Dyre Avenue in the Bronx before sunrise. The SUV struck several parked cars and overturned. The 25-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and was pulled out conscious. According to the police report, 'Speed and alcohol hung heavy in the cold Bronx air.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. No other people were reported injured. Parked vehicles, including sedans and another SUV, were damaged. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the lethal mix of speed and alcohol behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691379, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman driving an SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked bus on New England Thruway. She suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The bus was unoccupied and stationary at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female driver in a 2004 SUV collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 1999 Prevost bus on New England Thruway in the Bronx. The bus was stationary and unoccupied. The SUV driver sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor but does not specify driver errors beyond that. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No ejection occurred. The collision caused damage to the SUV's center front end and the bus's left rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. A 75-year-old female driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The collision involved a left turn and a straight-moving vehicle. Failure to yield and unsafe speed caused the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. The 75-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The crash occurred when one vehicle was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight west. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Damage was sustained to the left front quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the straight-moving vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Hutchinson River Parkway. One vehicle slowed or stopped. The other struck it from behind. A 39-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hutchinson River Parkway. The rear vehicle, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck the back of the lead vehicle, which was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the rear vehicle and the rear center of the lead vehicle. A 39-year-old female passenger in the rear of the lead vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the lead vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a GOTRAX e-scooter crashed on Givan Avenue. He struck something in the dark. Distraction listed. Ejected. Head and chest crushed. He died on the cold Bronx street. No helmet. The night swallowed him.

A 44-year-old man riding a GOTRAX e-scooter was killed late at night on Givan Avenue near Sexton Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider 'struck something in the dark' and was ejected from the scooter. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The man suffered fatal head and chest injuries. No other vehicles or people were involved. The police report notes he was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary factor of distraction. The crash left him dead at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV slammed into the back of a Toyota sedan on Schiefelin Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling southbound.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver in a 2015 Jeep SUV rear-ended a 2017 Toyota sedan on Schiefelin Avenue in the Bronx. The collision occurred as both vehicles traveled straight southbound. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV's front center end struck the sedan's rear center end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan had two occupants, and the SUV had one. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old e-bike rider collided with a sedan on Boston Road in the Bronx. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a collision with a sedan traveling south on Boston Road near Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan struck the e-bike at its center front end, causing damage to the sedan's front. No safety equipment was noted for the e-bike rider. The crash highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671605, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling northeast collided with an SUV making an improper U-turn on East 222 Street in the Bronx. The taxi overturned on impact. A 67-year-old front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and was semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 2015 SUV was making an improper U-turn when it collided with a 2016 taxi traveling straight ahead northeast on East 222 Street in the Bronx. The taxi struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel with its right front quarter panel and overturned. The front passenger in the taxi, a 67-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and was semiconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on East 231 Street in the Bronx. The impact hit the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Unsafe speed was a factor.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East 231 Street near Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved a 2019 Mitsubishi SUV traveling east and a 2018 Toyota SUV traveling north. The point of impact was the right side doors of the Mitsubishi and the center front end of the Toyota. The 49-year-old male driver of the Mitsubishi was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of another vehicle on Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The crash left one driver injured and vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Arnow Avenue rear-ended another vehicle going in the same direction. The taxi driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused internal injuries to the taxi driver but did not result in ejection from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan passed too close to a flat bed truck parked on Boston Road in the Bronx. The left rear passenger in the sedan was injured and became incoherent. The collision damaged the vehicles’ right front and left rear quarters.

According to the police report, a sedan and a flat bed truck were both parked on Boston Road in the Bronx when the sedan passed too closely to the flat bed. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the flat bed's left rear quarter panel. The sedan carried one occupant, a 48-year-old male rear passenger, who was injured and became incoherent after the crash. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of close vehicle maneuvers near parked trucks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man driving a sedan suffered full-body bruises in a midday crash on Adee Avenue. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. Limited view and unsafe speed contributed. The driver remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Adee Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with contusions across his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV struck the sedan on its right front quarter panel, damaging the center front end of the SUV. Contributing factors listed include unsafe speed and limited or obstructed view. The sedan driver’s contributing factors were limited view and outside car distraction. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan driver wore a lap belt. The crash highlights the dangers of obstructed views and excessive speed in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling north on Conner Street collided side-to-side. Both drivers passed too closely. A 63-year-old male driver suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The crash caused damage to the right rear and left front quarter panels of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on Conner Street in the Bronx collided. Both drivers contributed to the crash by passing too closely and following too closely. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 63-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" and "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their quarter panels. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661891, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male moped driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in a Bronx collision. The moped, parked before impact, struck another vehicle head-on. The driver was conscious and not ejected, riding without safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male moped driver was injured in a crash on Ely Avenue in the Bronx. The moped was parked before the collision, which impacted the center front end of the vehicle. The driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report notes the driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. The crash involved a motorscooter and an unspecified vehicle traveling straight ahead. The moped driver was the sole occupant and suffered injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672224, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider suffered a fractured hip and leg in a Bronx crash. The driver was turning improperly when the collision occurred. The bike’s right front bumper and the other vehicle’s right front quarter panel were damaged. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured in a crash on Boston Road near Dyre Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle was traveling north and was starting in traffic when the collision occurred. The other vehicle was making a right turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. The police listed 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to the hip and upper leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment was reported on the rider. The report does not specify other contributing factors or blame the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV turning left struck a northbound e-bike on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The 54-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and leg wounds. The driver failed to yield and drove at unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a 2016 BMW SUV was making a left turn on Laconia Avenue when it collided with a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed. The SUV's left front bumper struck the center front end of the e-bike. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield and speeding during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15