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

An 85-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Eastchester Road at an intersection. The driver of a 2001 Honda sedan was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered a head injury after a lift boom vehicle struck him on Boston Road in the Bronx. The driver was inattentive and had limited view. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still injured seriously.

According to the police report, a lift boom vehicle parked on Boston Road in the Bronx struck a pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian, a male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with a limited or obstructed view. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely minor but sufficient to cause serious injury. The driver was licensed and operating a 2006 lift boom vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old girl was hit while emerging from behind a parked car on Grace Avenue in the Bronx. The driver struck her with the right front bumper at unsafe speed. The child suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Grace Avenue in the Bronx after being struck by a vehicle. The child was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors as unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no safety equipment or helmet was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. A female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved rear-end impact. Driver distraction was cited as a cause. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at the time.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The female driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The crash occurred when the rear sedan struck the back end of the lead sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling southbound. The rear vehicle was slowing or stopping before impact, while the lead vehicle was going straight ahead. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of the rear vehicle and the center front end of the lead vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Boston Road in the Bronx. Three occupants suffered neck and head injuries. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. The crash left two men and one woman with whiplash, conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling west and a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling north collided on Boston Road in the Bronx. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 21-year-old male driver and a 22-year-old male front passenger in the sedan, both with neck injuries and whiplash, and a 50-year-old female driver of the SUV with a head injury and whiplash. All were conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 8-year-old boy was struck by an SUV in the Bronx. He emerged from behind a parked vehicle and suffered a head abrasion. The driver hit the boy with the right front bumper while traveling west. The child was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2015 SUV traveling west on Boston Road in the Bronx. The child emerged from in front of or behind a parked vehicle and was hit by the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists pedestrian error or confusion and limited view as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old female pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her near Boston Road in the Bronx. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but confused. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Boston Road struck a 17-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway but confused. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Pedestrian error or confusion also contributed. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and pedestrian confusion even outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old male driver in the Bronx crashed his SUV into two parked vehicles. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the left panels of the parked cars. The driver suffered injuries and shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver traveling east in a 2003 Nissan SUV collided with two parked vehicles on East 233 Street in the Bronx. The moving SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2006 Chrysler SUV and the left front quarter panel of a 2011 Subaru sedan. The driver was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a medical condition affected the driver's control. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old man was injured crossing Boston Road in the Bronx. An SUV backing up struck him outside an intersection. He suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed and traveling south. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Boston Road in the Bronx. The crash involved a 2016 SUV backing up. The pedestrian was struck outside an intersection and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle traveling south. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The vehicle showed no damage at the point of impact. The pedestrian's actions were crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Pratt Avenue in the Bronx. One driver turned left into the path of a southbound sedan. A one-year-old passenger in the southbound vehicle was injured and went into shock. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Pratt Avenue in the Bronx. One vehicle was traveling southbound going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn northeast. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the southbound sedan and the left front bumper of the turning sedan. A one-year-old female passenger in the southbound vehicle was injured and experienced shock. The child was restrained in a child safety seat. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2019 SUV traveling north and a 2012 sedan heading west crashed on Adee Avenue in the Bronx. Three female SUV occupants, ages 28 to 92, suffered face and neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. All were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota SUV traveling north on Adee Avenue collided with a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling west. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors from impact at the right front quarter panel. The sedan was damaged at the center front end. Three female occupants of the SUV, aged 28, 65, and 92, were injured with face and neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. No ejections occurred. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to multi-vehicle collisions with serious injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Baychester Avenue. One driver merged inattentively, striking the other’s rear left bumper. The merging driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed damage at front right and rear left bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Baychester Avenue collided when one driver merged into the other. The merging driver, a 24-year-old female, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the merging vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other sedan. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing Needham Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Needham Avenue and Edson Avenue in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was driven by a licensed female driver from New York. The impact caused damage to the vehicle's center front end. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502893, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man stood off the road. A vehicle hit him. His hip shattered. He lay in the street, pain twisting his gut. Death crept in. The Bronx pavement stayed silent.

A 56-year-old man was struck by a vehicle near 3550 Conner Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man was not in the roadway when the vehicle hit him. His hip shattered. He lay in the street, showing signs of apparent death. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle or driver. The police narrative describes the man’s pain and the silent aftermath on the pavement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501114, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy was hit by an SUV on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle was traveling south at unsafe speed. The boy suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The crash happened outside an intersection with no evasive action noted.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south on Baychester Avenue struck a 13-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injury to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. No other driver errors or victim factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding vehicles to young pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old woman was injured backing out on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver failed to watch behind, striking the pedestrian emerging from behind a parked car. The woman suffered bruises and hip injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an SUV backed unsafely on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was emerging from behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report lists driver errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pedestrian sustained contusions and upper leg injuries but was conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck another vehicle stopped in traffic on Baychester Avenue. The driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely and driver inattention as causes. Both vehicles sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver in a sedan was injured when his vehicle rear-ended another sedan stopped in traffic on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The driver suffered back injuries and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The collision caused center rear-end damage to the stopped vehicle and front-end damage to the striking sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was not ejected but experienced shock and complained of pain. The crash involved multiple vehicles stopped in traffic, with the striking sedan failing to maintain a safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV traveling south hit a parked Acura SUV on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The BMW driver, a 66-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage. No one was ejected. Damage focused on left panels.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female driver of a 2014 BMW SUV traveling south on Eastchester Road collided with a parked 2013 Acura SUV. The BMW struck the Acura’s center back end with its left front quarter panel. The driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor for the BMW driver. The Acura was unoccupied at the time. Both vehicles are classified as SUVs. The BMW driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman driving an SUV in the Bronx suffered facial injuries after a collision. The vehicle’s front center was damaged. Police reported alcohol involvement and driver distraction as factors. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver in a 2018 SUV was injured in a crash on East 224 Street in the Bronx. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The driver suffered facial contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was alone in the vehicle, which was traveling west and going straight ahead before the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van struck a sedan from behind on the New England Thruway in the Bronx. Three men inside the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver of the sedan was following too closely. All occupants remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a van traveling south on the New England Thruway collided with the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The sedan carried three male occupants: a 32-year-old driver and two rear passengers aged 71 and 76. All three sustained neck injuries described as whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. The van driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Damage was noted on the left rear bumper of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the van. No other contributing factors or victim errors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491489, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15