Ten Dead, City Silent: Bronx Streets Run Red While Leaders Stall

A 41-year-old man suffered full-body fractures and dislocations after a late-night collision with a southbound SUV in the Bronx. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing serious injuries. Driver errors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured in a collision with a southbound Honda SUV on E 183 Street near Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 11:15 p.m. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, inflicting fractures, distortions, and dislocations to the entire body. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained severe injuries. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues played a role. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain safe operation led to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers faced by pedestrians in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780157, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg bruises after a sedan turning right struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on E Tremont Ave was making a right turn onto Morris Park Ave at 16:38 when it struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact to the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no other contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 1999 Toyota sedan with two occupants. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by drivers failing to yield to lawful pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered severe fractures after a sedan passed too closely on East 187th Street in the Bronx. The driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle caused the collision. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured across the entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 187th Street in the Bronx collided with a bicyclist also traveling east. The crash occurred at 11:22 AM. The report cites the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance, described as "Passing Too Closely," and a "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old male wearing a helmet, suffered fractures and dislocations across his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, indicating impact from the right side. The bicyclist’s injuries were severe, but the report places responsibility on the sedan driver’s errors, including distraction and unsafe passing maneuvers. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old female passenger was partially ejected and injured in a Bronx crash involving a flatbed truck and an SUV. The collision, marked by driver inattention and failure to yield, left the passenger in shock with unknown injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Devoe Avenue in the Bronx at 18:27. The collision involved a flatbed truck traveling east and a parked SUV. The front passenger, a 32-year-old woman, was partially ejected from the SUV and sustained injuries of unknown severity. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The passenger was wearing a lap belt but was still partially ejected, highlighting the severity of the impact. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the flatbed truck showed no damage. The passenger experienced shock following the crash. The driver of the SUV held a permit license, and the truck driver was licensed. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling north on E 184 St struck a sedan with its left front bumper. The taxi’s left rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and passing too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan both traveling north on E 184 St collided around 10:00 AM. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper, which struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The taxi carried two occupants, including a 23-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, suggesting the impact was primarily on the taxi’s side. The crash highlights risks from distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779115, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Boston Road in the Bronx. The female driver suffered a hip and upper leg injury. Police cited driver distraction and disregarding traffic controls as causes. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the afternoon crash.

According to the police report, at 3:32 PM on Boston Road in the Bronx, two sedans collided. One driver, a 35-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the female driver. The male driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the right front bumper of his vehicle and the left front bumper of the female driver's sedan. The female driver was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The crash caused damage to both vehicles' front bumpers. The report highlights driver errors, specifically failure to obey traffic controls and distraction, as the primary causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and shock after his 2023 Jeep convertible was struck on the left rear bumper. The crash happened during a right turn on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Police cite 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:24 AM on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a 2023 Jeep convertible making a right turn westbound. The vehicle was struck on its left rear bumper by another vehicle traveling straight ahead. The sole occupant, a 40-year-old male driver, was injured with neck pain and shock, and the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factors twice, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors without specifying exact violations. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver was licensed in Rhode Island and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the convertible. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the injured driver beyond the 'Other Vehicular' classification.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775015, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman was struck at an intersection in the Bronx while crossing with the signal. The sedan, traveling straight ahead, hit her with its left front bumper. Unsafe speed by the driver caused severe head injuries and unconsciousness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing center front end damage to the sedan. The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries, including fractures and dislocations, and was found unconscious. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver's excessive speed led to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver failed to adjust speed appropriately, resulting in a violent impact that left the pedestrian severely injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776785, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV struck her while crossing outside an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The victim was left in shock with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E Tremont Ave near Southern Blvd in the Bronx at 5:57 pm. A 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2012 Ford SUV traveling south struck her at the center front end. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and was not at an intersection when the collision happened. The victim sustained head injuries and was in shock with minor bleeding. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No vehicle damage was reported. The report emphasizes driver error in yielding as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775858, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old moped driver crashed on Bronx River Avenue after ignoring traffic controls. The impact fractured his hip and distorted his upper leg. Despite wearing a helmet, the driver suffered serious injuries in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:05 on Bronx River Avenue in the Bronx. The sole occupant, a 28-year-old male moped driver, was injured when he disregarded traffic control, a contributing factor explicitly cited in the report. The moped, traveling west and going straight ahead, struck an unspecified vehicle on its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his hip and upper leg. The report notes the driver was wearing a helmet, but the primary cause was the failure to obey traffic control. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774374, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old man suffered facial injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver, unlicensed and making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained minor bleeding but no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 188 St and Webster Ave in the Bronx at 7:15 PM. The collision involved a 2021 Honda sedan traveling southeast, whose unlicensed male driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver’s unlicensed status and failure to yield created the conditions for this injury, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy crossing with the signal suffered neck abrasions after a vehicle turning left failed to yield right-of-way. The crash occurred at an intersection on E 179 St, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling north on E 179 St was making a left turn when it struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the vehicle driver. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, with damage to the left front bumper. The pedestrian was not at fault, as he was crossing legally. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and improper turning maneuvers as the primary causes of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter slammed into an SUV turning left on Boston Road. The 19-year-old rider, helmetless, was hurled to the pavement, head torn open. Aggressive driving and failure to yield left blood on Bronx concrete at midday.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at Boston Road and East 179th Street in the Bronx when a station wagon/SUV made a left turn and was struck by a motorscooter traveling straight. The report states the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The 19-year-old male motorscooter rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe head lacerations and was found conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the rider as not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the primary driver errors. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors, while the motorscooter's front end was crushed. The crash unfolded in broad daylight, underscoring the lethal consequences of driver aggression and failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man suffered severe leg fractures after a pick-up truck struck him at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention and passing too closely caused the impact. The victim was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on E 188 St in the Bronx struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near Webster Ave around 5 p.m. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the driver’s inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with passing too closely to the pedestrian. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was located in the roadway and was conscious after the collision. The truck showed no vehicle damage, indicating a likely glancing but forceful impact. The driver’s failure to maintain proper attention and safe passing distance directly led to the pedestrian’s serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus collided with a bicyclist on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, injuring the rider. The impact struck the right side doors of both vehicles. The cyclist was unconscious with arm injuries, highlighting driver errors in lane usage and pedestrian confusion.

According to the police report, at 17:47 in the Bronx near 1932 Arthur Avenue, a bus and a bicycle traveling east collided. The point of impact was the right side doors of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old male, was injured and found unconscious with injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted twice as a contributing factor, reflecting confusion in the bicyclist's actions. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision underscores systemic dangers involving vehicle lane usage and vulnerable road user confusion without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing an intersection with the signal. The crash in the Bronx left the pedestrian in shock, highlighting dangers at urban crossings despite lawful crossing behavior.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 187 St and Beaumont Ave in the Bronx at 17:20. The victim was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, sustaining injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report classifies his injury severity as moderate (level 3) and notes he was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no contributing factors or driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian's lawful crossing is explicitly noted, with no victim behaviors cited as contributing factors. The report centers on the impact and injuries without assigning fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after a sedan struck him on Elsmere Place near Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver, traveling northeast, impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing shock and serious injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Elsmere Place near Southern Boulevard in the Bronx struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The contributing factor listed for the crash is "Other Vehicular," indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The report does not specify the pedestrian’s location or actions prior to the collision, nor does it list any pedestrian contributing factors. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in vehicle control leading to severe pedestrian injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan collided with her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash, striking the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The victim was conscious but fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East Fordham Road and Bathgate Avenue around 5:40 PM. The collision involved a 2020 Honda sedan traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end, damaging the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane control. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage in vehicle-pedestrian collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him while crossing a marked crosswalk. The crash occurred on East 183 Street in the Bronx. Driver inattention and improper lane usage caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, at 3:05 AM on East 183 Street in the Bronx, a male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a 2019 SUV traveling eastbound. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was reported to have minor bleeding and shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The pedestrian's crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper lane use in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Cambreleng Avenue in the Bronx. Driver distraction caused the crash. A 45-year-old male driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained left and right side damage in the impact.

According to the police report, at 11:55 AM on Cambreleng Avenue in the Bronx, two station wagons/SUVs collided. The first vehicle was parked and impacted on its left side doors, while the second vehicle was passing and struck the right front quarter panel of the first. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both drivers. A 45-year-old male driver was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of the first SUV and the right front quarter panel of the second. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15