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

A 28-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered back injuries in a Bronx crash. The vehicle was struck in the rear while making a left turn. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver was injured in a collision in the Bronx near East 222 Street. The driver was operating a 2023 Nissan sedan making a left turn when the vehicle was hit in the center back end. The crash caused contusions and bruising to the driver's back. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was sustained to the center back end of the sedan. No other occupants were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Needham Avenue. The 63-year-old driver in the rear car suffered neck contusions. Both vehicles traveled east. The impact hit the front of the lead car and the rear of the trailing car. The injured driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Needham Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The 63-year-old male driver of the trailing vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. The impact occurred at the center front end of the lead car and the center back end of the trailing car. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver. The crash involved two vehicles, each with one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650939, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changing lanes struck a moped traveling north on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The moped’s left side was hit. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Laconia Avenue attempted to change lanes and collided with a moped also heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors of the moped. The moped carried two occupants, including a 38-year-old female passenger who sustained knee and lower leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the lane change. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A car hit a woman standing off the road near East 221st Street. The front end struck her arm. Her skin split. Blood spilled. She stayed upright, conscious. The car showed no damage. She bore the wound.

A woman, age 49, was injured when a car struck her arm near 1178 East 221st Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was not in the roadway but standing off the road when the car, traveling straight ahead, hit her with its center front end. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The car showed no visible damage. No driver errors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Boston Road in the Bronx. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn and a bike traveling southwest. The bicyclist suffered chest contusions but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a vehicle was making a left turn on Boston Road when it collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, sustained chest injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the left side doors of the bike, while the other vehicle showed no damage. The report does not mention any safety equipment used by the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East 225 Street in the Bronx. Three occupants suffered whiplash injuries. Drivers showed signs of inattention and distraction. Vehicles struck front and side, causing neck and full-body injuries. No ejections reported. All injured remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 225 Street in the Bronx. Three occupants were injured: an 18-year-old male driver with neck injuries, a 39-year-old male front passenger, and a 30-year-old female driver, both suffering full-body injuries. All reported whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with additional driver inexperience noted for two occupants. The collision involved impact to the center front end and left side doors of the vehicles. No occupants were ejected, and none were reported using safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors without implicating the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Edenwald Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered neck injuries. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed. Both drivers wore seat belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2023 SUV traveling east on Edenwald Avenue collided with a 2013 sedan traveling north. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left side doors, damaging its right front bumper and left front quarter panel. Both drivers, a 79-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. Additionally, driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused moderate injuries to both vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two buses collided on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The moving bus struck the stopped bus from behind. Eleven passengers and drivers suffered whiplash and injuries to head, back, neck, and limbs. The crash caused center front and back end damage.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Laconia Avenue rear-ended a stopped bus. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moving bus and the right rear bumper of the stopped bus. Eleven occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with complaints of whiplash and injuries to the head, back, neck, and lower limbs. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and the moving bus was going straight ahead before impact. The collision caused center front end damage to the moving bus and center back end damage to the stopped bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2017 Toyota sedan overturned while traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway. Two young passengers, ages 2 and 10, were injured and left in shock. Both were restrained. The crash caused serious vehicle damage and left occupants shaken.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan overturned on Hutchinson River Parkway while going straight ahead. The vehicle had five occupants. Two passengers, a 2-year-old and a 10-year-old boy, were injured and experienced shock. Both were restrained with a child restraint and a harness, respectively. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact and vehicle damage were both described as overturned. No ejections occurred. The injuries to the young passengers were recorded as unknown severity but serious enough to cause shock. The report does not specify any pedestrian involvement or other vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Razor e-scooter struck a Honda SUV on Boston Road. Two riders flew from the scooter. A 28-year-old woman landed hard, her face torn open. Blood pooled as cars rolled by. Three SUV occupants also suffered injuries. Traffic control ignored.

A Razor e-scooter crashed into the side of a Honda SUV on Boston Road. Two people on the e-scooter were ejected. A 28-year-old woman, riding as a passenger, suffered severe facial lacerations and was thrown across the seat. According to the police report, 'A Razor e-scooter slammed into the side of a Honda SUV. A 28-year-old woman, unbelted, was thrown across the seat. Her face split open. She lay conscious, bleeding, as traffic rolled past.' Three SUV occupants, ages 20, 43, and 73, also reported injuries. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is cited as a factor. The crash left multiple people hurt, with systemic failures at play.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed late at night on Boston Road in the Bronx. One driver turned improperly. A 22-year-old female front passenger suffered an elbow abrasion. Both vehicles hit front quarter panels. The injured passenger remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Boston Road near Conner Street in the Bronx at 11:30 p.m. The crash involved a southbound sedan going straight and a northbound sedan changing lanes. The contributing factor was the northbound driver turning improperly. A 22-year-old female front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, sustaining an abrasion to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV traveling east struck the right front bumper of a Lincoln sedan backing up on East 229 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained damage at impact points.

According to the police report, a 2004 BMW SUV traveling straight ahead eastbound collided with a 2011 Lincoln sedan that was backing up. The point of impact was the SUV’s left rear quarter panel striking the sedan’s right front bumper. The sedan’s driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with internal complaints and upper arm and shoulder injuries. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Ely Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan struck an SUV on its right side. The sedan’s female driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Airbags deployed. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver in a 2022 sedan collided with a 2021 SUV on Ely Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan struck the right side doors of the SUV. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The crash caused damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and the right side doors of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Wilson Avenue in the Bronx. Four occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver with obstructed view disregarded traffic control. All injured were conscious and restrained. Damage hit front quarters of both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Wilson Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the northbound Toyota had a limited view and disregarded traffic control, contributing to the crash. Four occupants were injured: the 33-year-old male driver and three passengers aged 10, 11, and 35. All suffered back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. Each occupant wore lap belts and harnesses. The Toyota sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the BMW had damage to its center front end. The crash occurred as one vehicle was starting in traffic and the other was going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a sedan turning left on Eastchester Road. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles bore front-end damage.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Eastchester Road collided with a sedan making a left turn westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2014 Honda. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. Unsafe speed was also noted as a contributing factor for the motorcycle driver. No helmet or signaling issues were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-to-end on East 233 Street in the Bronx. Both vehicles traveled west. The front passenger in the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East 233 Street in the Bronx while traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. The front passenger in the rear vehicle, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Fenton Avenue. A 45-year-old female driver suffered a back injury and concussion. Both vehicles hit front ends. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Fenton Avenue. The crash involved a 45-year-old female driver who was injured, sustaining a back injury and concussion. Both vehicles struck each other at the front ends, with one impacting on the left front bumper and the other at the center front end. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles and resulted in injury to the female driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle sped down Boston Road. It hit an SUV turning left. The unlicensed rider flew off. His leg was torn away. He lay awake on the asphalt. The bike lay in pieces beside him. Unsafe speed shattered the street.

A violent crash erupted on Boston Road near East 212th Street in the Bronx. A motorcycle, driven by an unlicensed man, struck an SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, 'A speeding motorcycle slammed into an SUV turning left. The unlicensed rider flew through the air. His leg was torn off.' The rider suffered an amputation and remained conscious on the ground. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The motorcycle was demolished. The SUV sustained front-end damage. The crash exposes the deadly risk of unsafe speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy was hit while crossing Baychester Avenue with the signal. The driver ignored traffic control. The boy suffered an eye abrasion but remained conscious. The crash happened near Strang Avenue in the Bronx. The driver fled responsibility.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx while crossing with the signal. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained an eye abrasion and was conscious at the scene. No details about the vehicle or driver are provided. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was legally crossing. The report does not mention any helmet or signaling issues related to the pedestrian. The driver’s failure to yield to the pedestrian caused the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at Grace Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Damage hit front and right quarter panels of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Grace Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the Connecticut-registered Jeep, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The New York-registered Nissan SUV was making a left turn westbound when it struck the Jeep traveling northbound. Contributing factors listed include unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. The Nissan sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the Jeep's right front quarter panel was impacted. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15