Bronx Park: Seven Dead, 540 Hurt Since 2022

Dec 9 - Two women injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Bronx River Parkway. One driver changed lanes aggressively. Both occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Vehicles collided at rear and side panels. The crash left two injured, no ejections reported.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway involving multiple vehicles traveling south. The collision involved aggressive driving and road rage as a contributing factor. One driver was changing lanes when the impact happened. Two female occupants, a 22-year-old driver and a 23-year-old passenger, were injured with whiplash and full-body injuries. Both were not ejected from their vehicle. The vehicles sustained damage to rear bumpers and side panels. The report lists aggressive driving as the key driver error. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 5 - Two passengers suffered whiplash and upper body injuries in a northbound crash on Bronx River Parkway. A white van and an SUV collided front to back. Both victims were conscious and restrained. Police cited aggressive driving and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bronx River Parkway involving a white van and a 2015 Toyota SUV, both traveling north. The van struck the center back end of the SUV. Two male passengers in the SUV were injured, sustaining whiplash and upper arm and back injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists aggressive driving and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The driver of the SUV was licensed in New York. The crash caused center front end damage to the van and center back end damage to the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587186 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 26 - A 26-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. The crash happened at an intersection while she crossed legally.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2016 Ford sedan making a left turn on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing back injuries and shock to the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586991 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 25 - A sedan traveling north on Bronx River Parkway struck a 78-year-old female passenger. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. The driver was distracted and reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford sedan traveling north on Bronx River Parkway collided with a passenger inside the vehicle. The 78-year-old female occupant, seated in the right rear passenger position, suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver errors including reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. No ejection was reported. The passenger was injured but remained inside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 16 - A Nissan swung left on Brady Avenue. Its bumper hit a 61-year-old man in the crosswalk. He bled from the head but stayed conscious. The car showed no damage. The street bore the wound. The driver remained at the scene.

A 61-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while walking in the crosswalk on Brady Avenue near Bronx Park East. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left at 9:50 a.m. and its left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a lap belt. The vehicle showed no damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the police report. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash. The impact left the pedestrian injured and the street marked by pain.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 16 - A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bronx River Parkway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 60-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and shock. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2021 Subaru SUV stopped in traffic on Bronx River Parkway and was rear-ended by a 2018 Honda sedan traveling south. The sedan was demolished in the collision. The front passenger of the sedan, a 60-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists contributing factors as 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver errors identified include unsafe speed and failure to properly react to surrounding traffic conditions. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and protected by an airbag. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584100 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 8 - Two vehicles collided on Bronx River Parkway. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Three occupants suffered whiplash and back injuries. Drivers and a child passenger were hurt. The crash involved passing too closely. All remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2016 Audi SUV and a 2012 Honda sedan collided on Bronx River Parkway. The SUV’s left front bumper impacted the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Three occupants were injured: the SUV driver, the sedan driver, and an 11-year-old passenger. Injuries included whiplash and back pain. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver and sedan driver were both going straight ahead when the crash occurred. All injured parties were conscious and restrained by seat belts or child restraints. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580192 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 3 - SUV flipped on Bronx River Parkway. Sedan struck at unsafe speed. SUV driver suffered head injury and concussion. Police cite unsafe speed as cause. Metal twisted. One man hurt. System failed to slow the rush.

According to the police report, a sedan and two SUVs collided on Bronx River Parkway. The SUV overturned. Its driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan was going straight ahead; the SUV was slowing or stopping before impact. The SUV sustained severe damage. The sedan was hit at the front. No other driver errors were noted. The injured man was the SUV driver. The report does not indicate any fault by the victim or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578901 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 2 - A Mazda sedan hit a man on Bronx River Parkway. He was outside the crosswalk. The car’s front bumper crushed him. He died in the road. The night was dark. No driver errors were listed. The system failed to protect him.

A 30-year-old man was killed on Bronx River Parkway when a southbound Mazda sedan struck him with its front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 30-year-old man lay outside the crosswalk. A southbound Mazda struck him with its front bumper. His body was crushed. He died there, in the dark, on the road.' The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was not reported injured. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the police data. The crash highlights the deadly risk for pedestrians on major roadways, especially at night and outside marked crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - Sedan slammed on Bronx River Parkway. Front passenger bruised his back. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. Police pursuit tangled a second car. Metal bent. Passenger hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan crashed on Bronx River Parkway. The front passenger, a 43-year-old man, suffered a back contusion but stayed conscious. The report lists unsafe speed and improper lane usage as driver errors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel took the hit. A second vehicle, a 2010 Mercedes, was in a police pursuit and struck on its left front bumper. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No details are given about other injuries or pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 21 - A sedan cut across Bronx River Parkway. The motorcycle rider was thrown, bones broken, leg twisted. Unsafe lane change and inexperience drove the crash. Metal and flesh took the hit.

According to the police report, a sedan made an unsafe lane change on Bronx River Parkway, striking a northbound motorcycle. The 31-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The motorcycle was demolished. The sedan was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet at the time of the crash. No blame is assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 18 - A Volkswagen SUV hit a 65-year-old man crossing Bronx River Parkway before dawn. The impact killed him instantly. His body was torn open. He died alone in the dark. The SUV’s front end bore the brunt. No other injuries reported.

A 65-year-old man was killed when a northbound Volkswagen SUV struck him head-on as he crossed Bronx River Parkway before sunrise. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The SUV’s center front end took the impact, resulting in fatal injuries to the pedestrian, described as severe lacerations to the entire body. The driver, a 36-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police report. No other occupants were hurt. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574336 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - A sedan traveling south struck a vehicle making a left turn on Boston Road near Bronx Park East. The front passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2022 BMW sedan traveling south on Boston Road collided with another vehicle making a left turn near Bronx Park East. The sedan's front center end struck the other vehicle. The front passenger, a 19-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the driver error contributing to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557067 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - A sedan turned left into an SUV on East Gun Hill Road. Metal slammed metal. A 17-year-old SUV passenger took the blow. Head injury. Whiplash. Lap belt held him in. The street stayed loud.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an SUV traveling straight west on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The SUV was struck on its left front quarter panel. A 17-year-old male front passenger in the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 7 - A 45-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Bronx River Parkway. The SUV hit the sedan’s left side while both vehicles were stopped in traffic. Driver inattention caused the collision. The victim was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver was injured in a collision involving multiple vehicles stopped in traffic on Bronx River Parkway. The crash involved a 2009 SUV striking the left rear bumper of a 2019 sedan. The injured driver suffered whiplash and neck injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling south and stopped in traffic before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553586 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - Two drivers slammed on Southern Boulevard. Both suffered neck injuries. SUVs and sedans collided. Following too closely and distraction fueled the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, a crash on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx involved multiple vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, all heading north. Two female drivers, ages 23 and 41, were injured with neck trauma and whiplash. Both remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the 23-year-old driver. The other driver's contributing factors were unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injuries were limited to the drivers, with no mention of safety equipment use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549714 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - A 57-year-old woman driving an SUV was injured in a crash on Bronx River Parkway. The SUV merged northbound and collided, causing bruises and arm injuries. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash left the vehicle damaged.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Bronx River Parkway while driving a 2019 Honda SUV northbound. The SUV was going straight ahead when it collided after merging. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper at the point of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 9 - A Ford SUV slammed into the back of a Honda sedan on Bronx River Parkway. The sedan’s 17-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The passenger was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on Bronx River Parkway rear-ended a Honda sedan going in the same direction. The collision impacted the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried a 17-year-old female front passenger who was injured, sustaining neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused moderate injury to the passenger but no ejection occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545360 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - SUV driver hit another car. He suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The crash followed a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The front of the SUV crumpled. The driver stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old man driving a 2006 SUV south on Bronx River Parkway struck another vehicle. He was the only occupant and suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another car not involved in the crash led to the collision. The SUV was damaged at the center front. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 30 - A taxi and an SUV collided head-on while traveling north on Bronx River Parkway. The taxi’s left front quarter panel struck the SUV’s right front bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the taxi suffered elbow and arm injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sport utility vehicle collided on Bronx River Parkway. Both vehicles were traveling north, going straight ahead, when the taxi’s left front quarter panel impacted the SUV’s right front bumper. The crash injured a 33-year-old male occupant seated in the taxi’s right rear passenger seat. He sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and complained of whiplash. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19