Bronx Park: Seven Dead, Hundreds Hurt—City Stalls, Blood Flows

A 19-year-old cyclist was hit by an SUV on Newell Street in the Bronx. The crash left him unconscious, thrown from his bike, hurt across his body. The SUV was turning left. The cyclist went straight. The street stayed silent.

A collision on Newell Street at East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx involved a station wagon/SUV and a bicycle. According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and left unconscious with injuries to his entire body. The SUV was making a left turn while the cyclist traveled straight. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but does not specify further. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers turn across their path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Bronx River Parkway. A man suffered a neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass met at speed. The road did not forgive. The system failed to protect those inside.

A pick-up truck and a sedan crashed on Bronx River Parkway in the Bronx. One male occupant, age 49, suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The report details that both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred, with impact to the left rear bumper of the truck and the right front bumper of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants were listed as uninjured or with unspecified injuries. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors. The failure to pay attention behind the wheel stands out as the key error in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three SUVs tangled on East Fordham Road. One driver failed to pay attention. The crash left children and adults hurt. Impact hit the stopped cars from behind. Whiplash and bruises followed. Distraction and tailgating fueled the wreck.

A crash involving three SUVs unfolded on East Fordham Road at Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. According to the police report, one SUV, heading south, struck two others that were stopped in traffic. The force hit the center back ends of the stopped vehicles. Seven people suffered injuries, including children as young as four and nine. Most injuries were whiplash, with some reporting pain in the neck, back, chest, and limbs. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. These driver errors led to the rear-end collision. All injured were occupants or passengers; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Lap belts, harnesses, and child restraints were used by those inside, as noted after the driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man lay on Bronx asphalt, battered by rage, then struck by an ambulance. Metal met flesh twice. Sirens and violence. The street offered no shelter. He left in critical condition. The city’s danger showed its teeth.

CBS New York reported on April 29, 2025, that a man in the Bronx was critically injured after a road rage assault left him lying in the street, where he was then struck by a passing ambulance. The article states: “Authorities say a man injured in a road rage assault in the Bronx was also hit by a passing ambulance while lying on the street.” The sequence highlights multiple failures: violent driver behavior escalated to physical harm, then emergency response vehicles encountered a vulnerable person in the roadway. The incident underscores gaps in street safety and emergency protocols, exposing risks faced by those left exposed on city pavement.

• Bronx Man Struck After Road Rage, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-29

Bronx River Parkway, early morning. A Toyota sedan slams into a Volkswagen SUV’s rear quarter. Metal tears. A young woman, unbelted, is thrown halfway out. Blood streaks her arm. She lies unconscious. Others moan, pain raw and immediate.

According to the police report, a Toyota sedan struck the left rear quarter of a southbound Volkswagen SUV on Bronx River Parkway at 3:10 a.m. The impact partially ejected a 20-year-old woman from the sedan, leaving her unconscious with blood on her arm. The report states, 'A Toyota sedan struck the rear quarter of a southbound Volkswagen SUV. A 20-year-old woman, no belt, was partially ejected. Blood on her arm. Unconscious. Others moaned. One man clutched his neck.' Police list 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor for both vehicles, and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' for at least one occupant. The crash left multiple passengers injured, exposing the dangers of sudden driver actions and chain reactions on city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805374, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled and glass scattered on Bronx River Parkway. A 56-year-old driver, face bloodied and in shock, clutched his neck after a violent collision. The air hung heavy with the aftermath of aggressive driving and improper lane use.

According to the police report, a crash involving a pick-up truck, a sedan, and an SUV occurred on Bronx River Parkway. One driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered facial injuries and whiplash and was described as being in shock. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both errors point to dangerous driver behavior that led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left at least one vehicle demolished and resulted in visible injuries to an occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and abrasions after crashing his BMW SUV on the Bronx River Parkway. The vehicle struck head-on while traveling south at unsafe speed. Airbag deployed; driver remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male driver operating a 2021 BMW SUV on the Bronx River Parkway was injured in a crash at 4:05 AM. The driver was unlicensed and traveling southbound when the vehicle's center front end impacted, causing damage. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The driver sustained head injuries and abrasions, with an injury severity rated at 3. The vehicle's airbag deployed, and the driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights dangerous driver behavior, specifically unsafe speed and lack of proper licensing, as key causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx, injuring four occupants. The crash involved driver distraction and alcohol. Injuries ranged from back pain to head trauma. All victims remained conscious and were not ejected from their vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 p.m. on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling south collided, with impacts reported on the left front and left rear bumpers. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Additionally, alcohol involvement was noted for all injured occupants. Four occupants were injured: a 22-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash; a 7-year-old male passenger had knee and lower leg injuries; a 45-year-old female passenger sustained back injuries; and a 10-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and alcohol involvement—as central causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Bronx River Parkway. Impact struck left front quarter panel of one vehicle and right front quarter panel of the other. A rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction by passenger cited as contributing factor.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north and northeast collided on Bronx River Parkway at 6:05 AM. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. The first vehicle had two occupants, including a 31-year-old female rear passenger who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to inattentiveness caused by a passenger. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist riding southwest on Mosholu Parkway was struck on the left side by a vehicle making an improper left turn. The impact ejected the rider, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s turning error caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 19:49 a bicyclist traveling southwest on Mosholu Parkway was hit on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn southeast. The crash involved a driver error classified as 'Turning Improperly.' The bicyclist, a 42-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The vehicle making the left turn caused the collision by failing to execute the turn properly, leading to the impact on the bicyclist riding straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788601, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three sedans collided head-on on Fordham Road in the Bronx late at night. Alcohol involvement was cited by police. A male passenger suffered a severe shoulder injury and was semiconscious. Front-end damage marked the violent impact of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:10 on Fordham Road in the Bronx involving three sedans traveling straight ahead in opposite directions. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. All vehicles sustained center front-end damage, signaling a head-on collision. A male passenger, seated in the middle rear seat of one vehicle, was injured with a fractured, dislocated shoulder and was semiconscious upon impact. The passenger was not ejected, and the vehicle's airbag deployed. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's actions. Driver errors linked to alcohol impairment created a dangerous environment leading to this violent crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Mosholu Parkway. A 4-year-old passenger suffered a head contusion. The impact struck the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The child was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:01 on Mosholu Parkway involving two sedans traveling east and south. One vehicle was stopped in traffic while the other was making a right turn. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the stopped vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the turning vehicle. A 4-year-old male occupant, restrained by a lap belt, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The child was not ejected and was a passenger in one of the vehicles. Driver errors are not explicitly cited in the data, and no victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two occupants suffered contusions and back and head injuries in a Bronx crash. A sedan and SUV collided head-on and rear-end on E Gun Hill Rd. Alcohol involvement by the sedan driver was a key factor, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx involving a 2005 sedan and a 2013 SUV. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old male, was found to have alcohol involvement cited twice as a contributing factor. The vehicles collided with impact points at the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. Two occupants in the sedan were injured: the driver suffered a head contusion and the passenger, a 55-year-old female, sustained a back contusion. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report highlights alcohol involvement as the primary driver error, with no other contributing factors listed. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound SUV struck a sedan making a left turn on Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience as a key factor in the collision’s cause.

According to the police report, a 2012 Audi SUV traveling west on E Fordham Rd collided with a 2004 Honda sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV had three occupants and was operated by a licensed male driver from Connecticut. The sedan was driven by a male with a New York learner’s permit. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers in complex traffic maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan changing lanes on Bronx River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and bruising. Alcohol involvement was noted. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear bumpers, highlighting driver error in lane change and impaired operation.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:20 on Bronx River Parkway when a northbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left front bumper of a sedan that was changing lanes. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper and the sedan's left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired operation. The sedan driver was executing a lane change when struck, pointing to driver error in lane discipline and failure to maintain safe operation under impairment. No victim fault is indicated; the focus remains on the hazardous conditions created by impaired driving and improper lane change maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan overturned while making a right turn on Bronx River Parkway. The 48-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary cause of the crash and resulting injuries.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male driver was making a right turn on Bronx River Parkway at 8:35 when his sedan overturned. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating loss of control during the maneuver. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' twice as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was properly licensed in New York and was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turning maneuvers on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Bronx River Parkway at night. A front passenger suffered facial abrasions. The crash involved a driver following too closely, striking the rear of another vehicle. Impact damaged center back and front ends of cars traveling southbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on Bronx River Parkway involving two sedans traveling southbound. The collision was caused by a driver following too closely, resulting in a rear-end impact. The vehicle with NY registration struck the center back end of the Subaru sedan registered in PA, which sustained center front end damage. A 44-year-old male front passenger in one vehicle was injured, suffering facial abrasions and classified with injury severity level 3. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Bronx River Parkway shortly after midnight. A 58-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt. Unsafe speed by a driver contributed to the violent impact and severe vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway at 12:19 a.m. Two sedans traveling south collided, with one striking the other's left rear bumper and both sustaining severe front-end and rear-end damage. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in controlling vehicle velocity. A 58-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat of one sedan was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash, though she was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The violent collision and extensive vehicle damage underscore the dangers posed by excessive speed on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An ambulance turned left on Southern Boulevard and hit a parked SUV. Inside, a baby girl died. The Bronx street fell silent. Metal met metal, and a life ended before it began. No warning. Only aftermath.

According to the police report, an ambulance making a left turn on Southern Boulevard near Bedford Park Boulevard struck a parked SUV. Inside the SUV, a baby girl was killed. The report states, 'An ambulance turned left and struck a parked SUV. Inside, a baby girl died.' The crash occurred in the Bronx at 16:08. No contributing factors were specified by police, but the narrative makes clear the ambulance was in motion, executing a left turn, while the SUV was stationary and parked. The infant, listed as a passenger, suffered fatal injuries. No driver errors or victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors in the report. The silence after the crash underscores the sudden, devastating impact of a moment’s action on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling south collided on Bronx River Parkway. The driver of one vehicle, a 28-year-old woman, suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as contributing causes of the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Bronx River Parkway at 11:26 AM. Both vehicles were traveling south when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 28-year-old female occupant, sustained facial injuries and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as contributing causes of the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage primarily to the center back end and right front bumper of the involved vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14