Another Child Dead. Same Street. How Many More?

A sedan driven by a licensed female driver struck a 45-year-old female pedestrian in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Driver inattention and distraction caused the impact, with severe injuries resulting.

According to the police report, at 20:28 in the Bronx near 99 Metropolitan Oval, a 2014 Jeep sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling straight ahead when it struck a 45-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, causing center front end damage to the sedan. The pedestrian sustained severe injuries including fracture, distortion, and dislocation of the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian behaviors or safety equipment were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries after a vehicle disregarded traffic control at a Bronx intersection. The impact struck the pedestrian’s lower body as he crossed legally, leaving him conscious but fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hugh J Grant Circle and Virginia Avenue in the Bronx at 6:30 p.m. The 43-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling south went straight ahead and struck him at the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in ignoring traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver’s failure to obey traffic control, with no contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Bronx intersection late at night. The driver was making a left turn when the impact occurred. The pedestrian was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Pugsley Avenue and Story Avenue in the Bronx around 11:40 p.m. The pedestrian was located at the intersection when a 2015 Jeep sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the driver's left turn maneuver. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's actions are listed as unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan ran a red light on Castle Hill Avenue, colliding head-on with an SUV. A 27-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died as the airbag deployed. The crash shattered her body. The Bronx night fell silent after the impact.

According to the police report, at 12:49 a.m. on Castle Hill Avenue near Randall Avenue in the Bronx, a sedan disregarded a traffic control signal and caused a fatal head-on collision with a station wagon/SUV. The report states: 'A sedan ran the light. Steel screamed.' The 27-year-old female front-seat passenger, who was wearing a seatbelt and protected by an airbag, suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' highlighting the driver's failure to obey the traffic signal. No victim behavior was cited as contributing to the crash. This collision underscores the deadly consequences when drivers ignore traffic controls in New York City.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old e-scooter driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV struck him from behind on Havemeyer Avenue in the Bronx. The collision occurred as both vehicles traveled southbound. The SUV driver failed to yield and followed too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Havemeyer Avenue in the Bronx around 2 p.m. A 16-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured when a southbound SUV struck him from behind. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The victim, conscious and not ejected, sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the SUV impacting the center front end and the e-scooter the center back end. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man was hit by an eastbound SUV on Bruckner Expressway, suffering a severe head injury and losing consciousness. The collision occurred outside an intersection, with the pedestrian in the roadway and the vehicle impacting at the right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2015 Chrysler SUV traveling eastbound on Bruckner Expressway at 3:56 a.m. The vehicle's right front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, performing unspecified actions. He sustained a head injury and was unconscious at the scene, with an injury severity level of 3. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the pedestrian's presence in the roadway and the vehicle traveling straight ahead suggest a failure to avoid collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and had two occupants in the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Purdy Street struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the impact. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan moving south on Purdy Street in the Bronx collided with a 56-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near East Tremont Avenue around 7:52 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious following the crash. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, yet the sedan showed no visible damage. No other driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident highlights the critical danger posed by driver failure to yield in pedestrian crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A distracted driver caused a rear-end crash. A 31-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their rear and front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx around 1 p.m. Two sedans traveling east collided when one vehicle struck the center back end of the other. The contributing factor was driver inattention or distraction. The impact injured a 31-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the center back end of the first sedan and the left front bumper of the second sedan. The report highlights the distracted driving of one vehicle as the cause, with no other contributing factors listed. The injured passenger’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turns left on Pugsley Avenue. Its bumper slams a young woman’s neck as she crosses with the light. Blood pools on the dark street. The driver looked away. The car is untouched. The woman is not.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Pugsley Avenue near Seward Avenue struck a 24-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection with the signal. The report states she suffered a neck injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police attribute the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, licensed and operating a 2015 Honda sedan, looked away during the turn, according to the narrative. The vehicle sustained no damage. The woman’s action—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the driver’s errors are cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the persistent danger left-turning vehicles pose to pedestrians in city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and foot injuries after a Jeep SUV struck him on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. Driver distraction played a key role in the crash, leaving the teen with whiplash and serious leg trauma.

According to the police report, a 2014 Jeep SUV traveling west on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx was stopped in traffic when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist, with the SUV driver’s distraction being central. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic and its severe consequences for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old bicyclist riding east on Watson Ave was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:07 AM in the Bronx on Watson Ave. A 57-year-old male bicyclist was traveling eastbound when a westbound 2022 Toyota SUV, driven by a male with a learner's permit, made a left turn and struck the bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV showed no damage. The bicyclist remained conscious and was injured but not fatally harmed. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her on Wheeler Avenue. Police cited the SUV driver for failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:07 on Wheeler Avenue involving a 2021 Ford SUV and a westbound e-bike. The 13-year-old female e-bike driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The police report explicitly lists the SUV driver's errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The e-bike sustained no damage, and the rider was conscious and not ejected. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The impact point was the SUV's center front end. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield during turns, putting vulnerable young cyclists at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver’s right front bumper struck a 19-year-old man walking alone on Bruckner Expressway. The impact broke his body. He died beneath the Bronx sky, silent. The system failed him. The driver’s inattention ended a life.

A 19-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bruckner Expressway when a driver, described in the police report as 'distracted,' struck him with the vehicle’s right front bumper. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:35 a.m. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' when the collision happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact caused fatal injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body. No evidence in the police report suggests any contributing behavior by the victim prior to the crash. The driver’s failure to pay attention behind the wheel is the only cited cause, underscoring the persistent danger drivers pose to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn when the impact occurred. The pedestrian was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Castle Hill Avenue and Westchester Avenue around 8:40 PM. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north, was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian at the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred during the driver's left turn maneuver. Vehicle damage was reported as none, indicating a low-speed impact. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man pedaled east on Commonwealth. A northbound GMC pickup hit him head-on. He flew from his bike, skull cracking on Bronx concrete. Blood pooled in the late morning sun. He died there, alone, on the street.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old man was riding his bike eastbound at the corner of Commonwealth and Westchester Avenues in the Bronx when a northbound GMC pickup truck struck him head-on. The report states, 'He flew from the bike, landed hard. His skull hit Bronx concrete. Blood on the street. He died there, alone, in the late morning sun.' The police narrative lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but does not cite any driver-specific errors or violations. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal head injuries. The report does not mention helmet use or any other cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The deadly impact underscores the vulnerability of people on bikes when confronted by heavy vehicles in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck and an SUV collided head-on on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. Three men inside the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to back, shoulder, and leg. Both vehicles were traveling east when impact occurred on their side panels.

According to the police report, a 2021 box truck and a 2019 SUV, both traveling east on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx, collided at 21:22. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the truck and the left front quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the truck's right rear and the SUV's left side doors. The SUV carried three male occupants aged 27 to 33, all injured with complaints of whiplash and bodily injuries to the back, shoulder, and lower leg. The truck had one male driver who was licensed in New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries occurred despite no ejections and all occupants remained conscious. The data highlights the violent impact on the SUV’s left side, underscoring the dangers of side collisions in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van traveling south struck a sedan heading west on Turnbull Avenue in the Bronx. The van’s left side doors took the impact. Three occupants in the van suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:58 AM on Turnbull Avenue near Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. A van traveling south collided with a sedan going west. The point of impact was the van’s left side doors and the sedan’s center front end. The van carried three occupants: a 36-year-old male driver, a 36-year-old female front passenger, and a 67-year-old male rear passenger. All three were conscious but sustained chest injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a role in the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash. The van driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was going straight ahead before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764352, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of an SUV on Rosedale Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision during early morning hours.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:48 AM on Rosedale Avenue near the Cross Bronx Expressway. A sedan traveling west rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also traveling west. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old female occupant, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV was occupied by one person, and the sedan had two occupants. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on busy Bronx roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south rear-ended a stopped sedan on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The driver of the stopped vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 9:50 AM on the Cross Bronx Expressway, a southbound Ford sedan struck the right rear bumper of a stopped southbound Honda sedan. The Honda driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor, listed twice for the injured driver. The Ford sedan had damage to its left front bumper, indicating it collided with the rear of the Honda. Both drivers were licensed and operating sedans. The collision occurred because the Ford driver failed to maintain attention, striking the stopped vehicle ahead. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling westbound on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided, striking each other on their left sides. Both drivers and a passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash caused significant damage to the left bumpers and rear quarter panel of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 on the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx. Two sedans, both traveling straight ahead westbound, collided with impact on the left front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. The female driver of the 2005 Toyota sedan and her 12-year-old male passenger, seated in the left rear, both sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The male driver of the 2021 Acura sedan was also injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, offering no direct attribution to victim behavior. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the Acura and the left rear quarter panel of the Toyota. No ejections occurred, and all occupants were conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15