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

A 26-year-old man crossing Bathgate Avenue away from an intersection was struck by a southbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:40 a.m. in the Bronx on Bathgate Avenue. A 26-year-old male pedestrian was crossing outside of a crosswalk or signal when he was hit by a southbound Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the sole contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain focus on the roadway. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan driver, impaired by alcohol, made an improper turn. The SUV occupant suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and alcohol involvement in a busy borough corridor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:35 AM on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan driver, who held only a permit and was impaired by alcohol, was starting from parking and made an improper turn. This driver struck a Ford SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the SUV's right side doors. The SUV had two occupants; one occupant, a 43-year-old male seated in the middle front seat, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The collision highlights the critical role of impaired driving and improper turning in causing serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after rear-ending a parked sedan on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 AM on Washington Avenue near East 183 Street in the Bronx. The 24-year-old female driver was operating a sedan when she rear-ended a parked Honda sedan. The point of impact was the right side doors of the parked vehicle. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east on Webster Avenue struck two parked sedans, colliding with their left rear panels before overturning. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 20:08 in the Bronx on Webster Avenue, an eastbound SUV driven by a 28-year-old female occupant collided with two parked sedans. The SUV impacted the left rear bumper and quarter panels of both sedans, causing the SUV to overturn. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of driver error from the parked vehicles. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. This collision highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed in urban environments, resulting in severe vehicle damage and occupant injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter on Vyse Avenue, ejecting the 60-year-old scooter driver. The rider suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause, highlighting systemic risks for vulnerable riders.

According to the police report, at 2:45 AM on Vyse Avenue, a sedan traveling straight ahead collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the scooter's right front bumper. The 60-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained neck abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. He remained conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors were listed for the victim or the driver. The collision underscores the dangers posed to vulnerable road users by inattentive motor vehicle drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765889, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 28-year-old male driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious. Police cite driver reaction to uninvolved vehicles as the cause. Both vehicles sustained left front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx at 7:45 a.m. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead, one westbound and the other eastbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel on both vehicles. The 28-year-old male driver of the 2014 Acura SUV was injured, complaining of whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error in responding to other vehicles not involved in the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision caused significant damage to the left front quarter panels of both SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761566, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right on East Tremont Avenue hit a 16-year-old boy at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as causes of the collision.

According to the police report, at 9:45 PM on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx, a sedan traveling south made a right turn and struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions are listed as unknown, and no victim behavior is cited as contributing. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Both sedan occupants suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 9:37 AM on the Cross Bronx Expressway, a box truck traveling east collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan also heading east. The sedan carried two occupants: a 37-year-old male driver and a 38-year-old female front passenger. Both sustained back injuries classified as injury severity 3 and were reported to be in shock. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the box truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. The sedan driver held a permit license, and the truck driver was licensed in Florida. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The collision caused damage to the sedan's right rear quarter panel and the truck's left front bumper. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian crossing East 184 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The crash was caused by driver failure to yield and inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:45 PM on East 184 Street in the Bronx. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes the driver's errors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. No information about the driver's license status or vehicle damage was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759278, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old Bronx woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, colliding with the pedestrian crossing with the signal at night.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 PM near East Fordham Road in the Bronx. A 44-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and sustained injury severity level 3. The SUV, registered in Texas, had damage to its right front bumper. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758831, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made an improper left turn and struck the moped head-on. The crash occurred on Devoe Avenue in the Bronx at 7:40 p.m., with unsafe speed cited as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 7:40 p.m. on Devoe Avenue in the Bronx. A GMC SUV was making a left turn eastbound when it collided with a westbound moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The moped driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. The SUV's right rear bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was licensed status unknown, while the SUV driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation after colliding with a car changing lanes on East Fordham Road. The moped’s left front bumper struck the car’s right front quarter panel, highlighting driver distraction and inexperience.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:50 on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The moped driver, age 27, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The moped, traveling west, collided with a car also traveling west that was changing lanes. The point of impact was the moped’s left front bumper and the car’s right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the moped driver. Additionally, the moped driver was unlicensed, which may have contributed to the crash dynamics. The car sustained no damage. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected but suffered serious upper arm injuries. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing blame to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758301, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after being struck by an SUV while crossing against the signal. The crash occurred at an intersection on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was going straight, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 16:35 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. An 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured, sustaining a head contusion, after being hit by a 2003 Chrysler SUV traveling westbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The driver was going straight ahead and had a valid New York license. The report cites the pedestrian's error of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was noted, and the pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, focusing instead on the pedestrian's crossing behavior as the primary factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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 2025-06-15

A sedan starting from parking struck a pickup truck traveling south on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The female truck driver suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:13 AM on East 180 Street in the Bronx. A sedan, registered in New Jersey, was starting from a parking position when it collided with a southbound pickup truck driven by a 31-year-old female licensed in New York. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the pickup. The female truck driver was injured, sustaining elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors that led to the collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old female moped driver suffered a head contusion after a left front bumper collision on East Tremont Avenue. The crash, caused by driver inattention and distraction, left her conscious but injured, highlighting dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female moped driver was injured in a crash on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx at 3:16 PM. The moped, traveling westbound, was struck on its left front bumper, resulting in center front end damage. The driver, who was licensed and not ejected, sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3), underscoring the serious consequences of driver distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a high-speed collision on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The crash involved a motorcycle and a bike, with the motorcyclist disregarding traffic control and traveling at unsafe speed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:24 on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, a 16-year-old male driver, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises, resulting in shock. The motorcycle struck the right front bumper of the bike, which sustained no damage. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for the motorcyclist. The motorcyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The bike, carrying two occupants and traveling eastbound, was involved but did not sustain damage. The motorcyclist's failure to obey traffic controls and excessive speed were key driver errors leading to the severe injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753507, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman suffered head injuries and incoherence after a sedan struck her at an intersection on East Fordham Road. The driver made an improper left turn while distracted, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:23 AM on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. A 62-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the street with the signal when a sedan traveling northwest made an improper left turn. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly.' The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing head injuries and incoherence. The pedestrian suffered minor bleeding but was not ejected from the scene. The report highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention and execute a proper turn as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck an eastbound e-scooter rider on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, and inexperience as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on East 180 Street near Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan's point of impact was the left front bumper, while the e-scooter was struck at its center front end. The e-scooter driver was licensed but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers executing complex maneuvers like U-turns in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver, 54, suffered a head abrasion and was conscious. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling straight northbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 54-year-old male moped driver sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice to emphasize the driver's role. Both the moped and the sedan were traveling straight ahead—north and northwest respectively—when they collided at the left front bumpers. The moped driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The sedan had one occupant with an unspecified driver sex. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front bumpers of both vehicles, with the moped also showing damage to the center back end. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing solely on driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15