Steel Wins, Kids Lose—Lower the Limit Now

A pickup swung left across White Plains Road. A motorbike charged straight. Steel clashed. A 25-year-old man slammed down, helmeted but bleeding, sprawled and silent on the hard city street.

According to the police report, a pickup truck attempted a left turn on White Plains Road as a motorbike traveled straight through the intersection. The vehicles collided, with the pickup's right front bumper striking the center front end of the motorbike. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the crash. The 25-year-old motorbike rider suffered severe bleeding and was found unconscious, with injuries to his entire body. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'His helmet stayed on. His blood did not. He lay still, broken across the road’s hard face.' The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic control and misuse lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on East 239 Street struck a westbound Lime scooter at the intersection with Bronx Boulevard. The scooter driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:38 a.m. on East 239 Street near Bronx Boulevard in the Bronx. A 2009 Honda sedan traveling north went straight ahead and collided with a Lime rental scooter traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the scooter's left front bumper. The scooter driver, a 22-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed,' indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals and excessive speed. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old man crossing White Plains Road was hit by a westbound pick-up truck. The impact struck his chest, causing abrasions and moderate injury. The driver’s inexperience contributed to the crash, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing White Plains Road outside an intersection. The pedestrian was struck by the right front bumper of a 2023 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling westbound. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries and abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inexperience in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision on Carpenter Avenue in the Bronx injured a front-seat passenger. The crash involved a pick-up truck and an SUV driven without a license. The SUV driver disregarded traffic controls, causing a violent impact that bruised the passenger’s head.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:12 AM on Carpenter Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved two vehicles: a 2023 pick-up truck traveling east and a 2011 SUV traveling south. The SUV driver was unlicensed and failed to obey traffic control, a critical driver error cited in the report. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the pick-up truck. A 31-year-old male front passenger in the SUV sustained a head contusion and was injured but remained conscious. He was secured by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers disregarding traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a severe elbow injury after a sedan failed to yield right-of-way on Monticello Avenue. The cyclist was wearing a helmet but was left incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 PM on Monticello Avenue in the Bronx. A 27-year-old male bicyclist, traveling north and wearing a helmet, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the contributing factor as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver, who was going straight ahead. The bicyclist was incoherent after the impact, highlighting the severity of the collision. The sedan, a 2022 Toyota registered in New Jersey, was also traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was unlicensed but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by an inexperienced driver collided with a parked vehicle on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The crash caused shock and vehicle damage at the center back and front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on White Plains Road near East 233 Street in the Bronx. The collision involved two sedans: one was parked, and the other was making a right turn. The driver of the moving sedan, a 37-year-old woman licensed in New York, was identified as inexperienced, which was cited as a contributing factor to the crash. She was injured, sustaining facial injuries and minor bleeding, and experienced shock. The report notes the point of impact as the center front end of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman was injured crossing at a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV making a left turn hit her. The impact caused upper arm and shoulder injuries and whiplash. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling southeast on Carpenter Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility during the turn. No other contributing factors or pedestrian errors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to adequately observe pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701672, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of a westbound sedan making a left turn on Bronx Boulevard. The female driver of the turning vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, sustaining whiplash but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:04 AM on Bronx Boulevard in the Bronx. The collision involved two sedans: a northbound Honda traveling straight ahead and a westbound Nissan making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Honda and the left rear quarter panel of the Nissan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the northbound driver did not yield to the turning vehicle. The female driver of the Nissan was injured, suffering shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The male driver of the Honda was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the Honda and the left side doors of the Nissan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The collision occurred at a marked crosswalk as the pedestrian was crossing without signal. The driver’s errors caused the impact, leaving the victim bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 237 Street struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the vehicle’s center front end impacted her upper arm, causing a contusion and bruising. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield and improper turning as the primary contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered a moderate injury classified as severity 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, especially failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling north in the Bronx struck a woman pushing a parked food trailer on Bronx Boulevard. The impact hit the truck’s right side doors. The woman suffered a back injury and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female occupant was injured while pushing or working on a parked food trailer on Bronx Boulevard in the Bronx. The box truck, traveling north, struck the woman on its right side doors. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The woman sustained a back injury classified as severity level 3 and was conscious after the collision. The food trailer was parked at the time of impact. No pedestrian fault or victim behavior was cited as a contributing factor. The driver of the box truck was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling north on East 234 Street struck an object or lost control, causing injury to the 66-year-old male driver. The crash involved unsafe speed and resulted in a knee and lower leg contusion. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male driver of a 2018 Mazda SUV was injured in a crash on East 234 Street at 18:38. The vehicle was traveling north and impacted with its center front end, sustaining damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not ejected and no additional contributing factors were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694941, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and seriously injured in a Bronx crash. An SUV made an improper U-turn on slippery pavement. The motorcycle overturned on impact. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured when an SUV made an improper U-turn on Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred on slippery pavement, contributing to the loss of control. The motorcycle overturned on impact, causing fractures and dislocations to the rider's knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver, a licensed female from New York, was traveling south and struck the motorcycle with the left front bumper. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet. The primary driver error listed was "Turning Improperly." The motorcycle driver held a permit from Connecticut.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old man was struck while crossing Nereid Avenue in the Bronx. The impact hit the center front end of an unspecified vehicle. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Nereid Avenue in the Bronx, away from an intersection or crosswalk. The vehicle involved struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The vehicle type and driver details were unspecified, and no safety equipment or signals were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck another sedan making a left turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered chest injuries and shock. Unsafe speed and driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver was injured when his sedan rear-ended another sedan making a left turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The collision caused chest injuries and shock to the driver. Both vehicles were damaged at the center rear and center front ends respectively. The striking vehicle was traveling westbound, while the struck vehicle was making a northwest left turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sport utility vehicle hit a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on East 241 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Unsafe speed by the SUV was a contributing factor. Both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle traveling eastbound struck the right rear quarter panel of a sedan also heading east on East 241 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s 52-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan was stopped in traffic before impact, while the SUV was going straight ahead. Damage occurred on the right side doors of the sedan and the left side doors of the SUV. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684477, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman was hit by a bus turning left on Nereid Avenue in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when the bus’s left front bumper struck her. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on Nereid Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 36-year-old woman, sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bus’s left front bumper was the point of impact, causing serious injury to the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Motor Coach Industries bus. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a right turn on East 241 Street in the Bronx. She suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused while crossing outside a crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 SUV made a right turn on East 241 Street in the Bronx and struck her on the right side doors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and was confused, contributing to the crash. The driver was also inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling north at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 72-year-old male e-bike rider on East 232 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered head injuries and contusions. The driver was distracted. The rider was not wearing a helmet. The crash caused front-end damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 232 Street collided with an e-bike traveling south. The 72-year-old male bicyclist sustained head injuries and contusions, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end was damaged on impact. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead before the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users like older cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man was injured stepping from behind a parked SUV on East 233 Street in the Bronx. A speeding, unlicensed sedan driver struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver misused the lane.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while emerging from behind a parked SUV on East 233 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was struck by a westbound sedan driven by an unlicensed male driver. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed, and the vehicle was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The parked SUV was damaged on its left rear bumper. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664939, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Katonah Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way. A 47-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left front bumper and side doors. Both vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Katonah Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved a 2011 SUV traveling west and a 2023 SUV traveling south. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, with one also disregarding traffic control. The 47-year-old female driver of the westbound SUV was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision impacted the left front bumper of the westbound vehicle and the left side doors of the southbound vehicle. No ejections occurred. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and traffic control disregarded. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15