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

A 19-year-old unlicensed moped driver sustained an elbow abrasion after colliding with a sedan during a police pursuit on Bronx Park East. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic controls, resulting in significant vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bronx Park East at 12:15 AM involving a 2024 ZHILO motorscooter and a 2018 Ford sedan. Both vehicles were traveling north and engaged in a police pursuit. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male occupant, was unlicensed and driving without safety equipment. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the right side doors of the sedan. The moped driver sustained an abrasion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The crash highlights driver errors related to excessive speed and failure to obey traffic controls during a pursuit.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by an unlicensed man in police pursuit struck two stopped vehicles on Bronx River Parkway. The impact injured a 32-year-old driver, fracturing and dislocating his abdomen and pelvis. The collision exposed dangers of reckless driving and ignored traffic controls.

According to the police report, at 19:50 on Bronx River Parkway near East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx, a sedan driven by a male driver without a valid license was involved in a police pursuit. This sedan collided with two vehicles stopped in traffic: a 2020 SUV and a 2007 sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the stopped vehicles and the center front end of the unlicensed sedan. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver's failure to obey traffic rules. The collision injured a 32-year-old male driver, an occupant of one of the stopped vehicles, who suffered fractures and dislocations to his abdomen and pelvis. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers disregarding traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV cut across Pelham Parkway. Metal screamed. Six cars smashed. A young woman, trapped, bled from her arm, her hand refusing to clot. She stayed awake as chaos reigned. Unsafe lane change left blood and twisted steel behind.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV made an unsafe lane change on Pelham Parkway near Bronx River Parkway, triggering a six-vehicle pileup. The report states, 'A Ford SUV cut lanes. Six cars hit. Metal folded.' The violence of the crash left a 21-year-old woman, trapped behind the wheel, bleeding severely from her arm and hand. She remained conscious throughout, as noted in the report: 'Her hand would not stop bleeding. She stayed conscious.' The police report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor. No victim actions are listed as contributing to the crash. The chain reaction of impacts and the scale of injury underscore the systemic danger when drivers disregard lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Bronx River Parkway collided head-on at 4:25 a.m. Driver inattention caused impact to left front quarter panel and right front bumper. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, restrained by lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bronx River Parkway collided at 4:25 a.m. Both drivers were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. A 57-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of one vehicle was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the front panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2007 Jeep sped north on Bronx River Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost control at unsafe speed. Ejected from the SUV, she died with shattered pelvis and torn flesh. The vehicle lay demolished, a brutal testament to reckless velocity.

According to the police report, a 2007 Jeep SUV driven by an unlicensed 30-year-old woman crashed on Bronx River Parkway at 3:17 AM. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was traveling northbound and lost control, resulting in a catastrophic impact that demolished the vehicle and twisted its frame beyond saving. The driver, who wore no seat belt, was ejected from the SUV and suffered fatal injuries including a shattered pelvis and severe lacerations. The police report explicitly notes the driver's unlicensed status and unsafe speed as causes of the crash. A front-seat passenger, a 34-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with internal complaints and shoulder-upper arm trauma but was not ejected. No victim behaviors contributed to the crash according to the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver triggered a collision on Bronx River Parkway. Two vehicle occupants suffered whiplash and head injuries. The impact struck the left rear passenger side and front center of vehicles. Both drivers were licensed; distraction was cited as the key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway at 3:30 PM involving a sedan and an SUV traveling southbound. The sedan's right front bumper struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver, a 25-year-old female, and a 50-year-old female rear passenger were injured, both sustaining whiplash and head or neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead but distracted, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the systemic danger of driver distraction on busy parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man was struck and suffered a severe head injury while crossing East Gun Hill Road with the signal. He was found unconscious with internal complaints. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. Driver errors were not identified in the report.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East Gun Hill Road and Bronx River Parkway in the Bronx at 9:20 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by an unspecified vehicle. The victim suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious with internal complaints. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or the vehicle, nor does it cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Bronx River Parkway at night. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving caused severe injuries to two passengers. Both suffered fractures and dislocations. The crash left one vehicle demolished and the other damaged on its left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on Bronx River Parkway involving two sedans traveling north. The collision impacted the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other, which was demolished. The report cites unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors. Two male passengers, both 26 years old, were injured. One was a front passenger with knee, lower leg, and foot fractures and dislocations, wearing a lap belt and harness and not ejected. The other was a right rear passenger with abdomen and pelvis fractures and dislocations, also restrained and conscious. Driver errors including unsafe speed and aggressive driving directly contributed to the crash and the passengers’ serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714900, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two pedestrians suffered injuries at a Bronx intersection on East Gun Hill Road. One was crossing with the signal. Both were left in shock with serious injuries to arm and back. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle with no driver details reported.

According to the police report, two pedestrians were injured at the intersection of East Gun Hill Road and Bronx River Parkway in the Bronx at 9:43 PM. The victims, a 17-year-old female and a 38-year-old female, were both at the intersection when struck. The 38-year-old was crossing with the signal. Both sustained serious injuries—one to the lower arm and hand, the other to the back—and were reported in shock. The vehicle involved is listed as unspecified, with no driver information or contributing factors noted in the report. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report does not assign any contributing factors to the pedestrians. The lack of driver details and contributing factors highlights systemic issues in crash reporting and accountability.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle crash on Bronx River Parkway left two front-seat passengers injured. Unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing by drivers caused the collision. The impact fractured a knee and caused whiplash, highlighting dangerous driver behaviors on this busy road.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:15 on Bronx River Parkway involving multiple vehicles including sedans and a pick-up truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as primary contributing factors from the drivers. Two front-seat passengers were injured: a 22-year-old male suffered a fractured knee and lower leg, and a 33-year-old female sustained whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The male passenger had no safety equipment, while the female was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The collision points included the center back end of the pick-up truck and the front bumpers of sedans, indicating a chain reaction crash. Driver errors, specifically unsafe speed and lane changes, directly contributed to the injuries and vehicle damage, underscoring systemic dangers on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old woman suffered a head injury and whiplash as a passenger in an SUV struck on the rear quarter panel by a taxi. The crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway at 7:20 p.m., caused by unsafe lane changing by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, the crash happened on Bronx River Parkway at 19:20. A station wagon/SUV traveling northeast and a taxi traveling north collided. The SUV driver committed an unsafe lane change, striking the taxi's right rear quarter panel with the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The SUV carried four occupants; a 76-year-old female passenger in the rear suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi had one male driver, licensed in New York, who was going straight ahead. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV overturned after a collision on Allerton Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, impaired by alcohol and disregarding traffic controls, suffered injuries and incoherence. Multiple vehicles were damaged, including parked cars struck on their sides.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:02 on Allerton Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of a 2007 Lincoln SUV, traveling north, was involved in a collision that caused the SUV to overturn. The driver was identified as a 50-year-old male occupant who was injured and incoherent at the scene, complaining of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating driver error. The SUV sustained damage on the right side doors and overturned. The collision also impacted a westbound Hyundai sedan and damaged two parked vehicles on their left side doors. The driver held a valid license from Connecticut. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four cars tangled at speed on Bronx River Parkway. One sedan flipped. Metal twisted. A 56-year-old woman in the front seat was crushed from the knees down. She stayed conscious as chaos reigned. Unsafe speed drove the violence. The system failed her.

A violent multi-car collision unfolded on Bronx River Parkway late at night, involving a taxi and three sedans. According to the police report, the crash occurred at high speed, with one vehicle overturning and several others sustaining heavy damage. The report states, 'Bronx River Parkway, northbound, late at night — a taxi and three sedans collided at speed. One flipped. A 56-year-old woman in the front seat was crushed from the knees down. She did not lose consciousness.' The only contributing factor listed by police is 'Unsafe Speed,' underscoring the role of excessive velocity in the crash. No victim behavior is cited as a factor. The collision left the front-seat passenger with severe crush injuries to her lower legs, highlighting the ongoing danger posed by unchecked speed on city parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A crash on Bronx River Parkway injured two occupants. Both suffered whiplash. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the collision. The impact was severe, damaging the vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway, injuring two occupants. A 33-year-old female driver and a 42-year-old female passenger both sustained whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The driver, operating with a permit, failed to maintain safe distance, leading to the collision. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692131, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bronx River Parkway. The 19-year-old female driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south. The impact struck the center back end of one car and the center front end of the other.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Bronx River Parkway collided in a rear-end crash. The 19-year-old female driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries along with whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The front vehicle was impacted at its center back end, while the rear vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Southern Boulevard. Four occupants suffered injuries to abdomen, pelvis, and lower limbs. Drivers merged improperly, causing the collision. All were conscious and restrained. Damage hit front bumpers. The crash left bruises and abrasions but no ejections.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Southern Boulevard at 23:05. Both drivers and their passengers were injured, with contusions, bruises, and abrasions to the abdomen, pelvis, and lower legs. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in merging or lane use. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers from a center front-end impact. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No victims were ejected. The crash involved a 2018 Mercedes sedan traveling east and a 2010 Toyota sedan traveling west. The police report does not list any victim errors or safety equipment failures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Mosholu Parkway. The driver, traveling east, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. Driver inattention and unsafe speed contributed.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Mosholu Parkway near Southern Boulevard. The driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, when the vehicle’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The man sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." No information on vehicle type or driver identity was provided. The pedestrian was performing other actions in the roadway at the time. The injuries were severe enough to be classified as serious. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672863, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered whiplash and head injuries in a rear-end crash on Bronx River Parkway. Both drivers were restrained by lap belts. The SUV struck the sedan’s front while both traveled north. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2022 Dodge SUV rear-ended a 2001 Chevrolet sedan on the Bronx River Parkway. Both drivers, aged 53 and 49, were injured with head and neck trauma, including whiplash. Both men were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling straight north. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the sedan’s center front end, damaging both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672669, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Bronx Park East. The 23-year-old female driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling north. Driver distraction caused the crash. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Bronx Park East in the Bronx. The 23-year-old female driver of the rear SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan merging southbound struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Bronx River Parkway. Two occupants in the SUV suffered whiplash and back injuries. The impact damaged the right rear bumper of the SUV and front of the sedan. Unsafe speed contributed.

According to the police report, a 2015 sedan merging southbound on Bronx River Parkway collided with the right rear bumper of a stopped 2022 SUV. The SUV carried two occupants, a 52-year-old female driver and a 17-year-old male front passenger, both injured with whiplash and back injuries affecting their entire bodies and backs respectively. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling south; the SUV was stopped in traffic, and the sedan was merging when the collision occurred. The sedan's right front bumper and the SUV's right rear bumper sustained damage. No ejections occurred, and all occupants were conscious. The report does not specify any other contributing factors or safety equipment use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15