No Deaths, Hundreds Hurt: Bronx Streets Bleed While Leaders Stall

Two sedans collided head-on on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. Both drivers were distracted. Two passengers suffered injuries: a 53-year-old woman with head trauma and whiplash, and a 19-year-old man with bruises to his lower leg. Both wore lap belts.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on East Gun Hill Road collided, impacting the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The crash injured two passengers: a 53-year-old female with head injuries and whiplash, and a 19-year-old male with contusions to his knee and lower leg. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both drivers, with one also noted for 'Driver Inexperience.' The collision caused damage to the left and right side doors of the vehicles. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan sped down Rhinelander Avenue. It hit a 91-year-old man working in the road. The blow was direct. He died from a head wound. The street stayed cold. The bruise lingered. Speed killed. The city moved on.

A sedan traveling west on Rhinelander Avenue near Radcliff Avenue in the Bronx struck a 91-year-old man who was working in the roadway. According to the police report, the car hit the pedestrian head-on. The man suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The data does not indicate any pedestrian error or mention of safety equipment as a factor. The impact and speed proved deadly for the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580960, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep tore down Bronxwood Avenue. It hit parked cars. Steel bent. Glass flew. The unlicensed driver, 22, was thrown halfway out. His arm bled heavy. The street filled with fuel and silence. No one else was hurt.

A speeding Jeep crashed into several parked cars on Bronxwood Avenue near Adee Avenue in the Bronx. The 22-year-old unlicensed driver was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his arm. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor. The Jeep was demolished. Parked sedans and an SUV were struck but had no occupants. No other injuries were reported. The police narrative describes the scene: 'A Jeep, speeding west, slammed parked cars. The unlicensed driver, 22, was flung halfway out, arm torn and bleeding. Airbag burst. Steel folded. The street stood silent, littered with glass and the smell of fuel.' Driver error—unsafe speed—was the primary cause. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583210, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan making a U-turn on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. The sedan struck the bike’s front center while traveling west.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn on Morris Park Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 64-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained hip and upper leg injuries along with abrasions. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the bike at the center front end while traveling west. The bicyclist’s injury severity was rated as serious but she remained conscious. No driver license or occupant information was provided for the sedan. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers like U-turns combined with possible mechanical failure and confusion involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east collided on Pelham Parkway South in the Bronx. The driver of one vehicle suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited passing too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear quarters.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Pelham Parkway South collided. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The 22-year-old male driver of the Honda was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. The crash caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the Honda and the left front bumper of the Acura.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped carrying two westbound on Morris Park Avenue made a left turn. The unlicensed driver, distracted and inexperienced, ejected a six-year-old passenger seated on another's lap. The child suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx made a left turn. The driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, was inattentive and distracted. The vehicle carried two occupants, including a six-year-old child passenger seated on another person's lap. The child was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head abrasion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by the child. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' The crash highlights the dangers of unlicensed, distracted driving with child passengers on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578929, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and seriously injured after a sedan made a left turn on red and collided with the bike on Bronx River Parkway. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee and lower leg. Unsafe lane changing and speed were factors.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Bronx River Parkway was struck on its left side doors by a sedan making a left turn on red. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The motorcycle was demolished in the collision. The sedan was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No blame is assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on East Gun Hill Road struck her. She emerged from behind a parked vehicle and suffered a facial contusion. The driver caused the crash by backing unsafely. The pedestrian was confused.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2014 sedan backing east on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian emerged from behind a parked vehicle and was hit at the center back end of the sedan. The report lists driver error as "Backing Unsafely" and pedestrian error as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The pedestrian sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573308, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Burke Avenue struck two parked cars. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police report the driver lost consciousness. Damage hit the front center of the moving vehicle and left sides of parked cars.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver traveling west on Burke Avenue collided with two parked sedans. The moving vehicle impacted the center front end, while the parked cars sustained damage to their left rear bumper and left side doors. The driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and injury to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old woman was struck by an e-scooter while crossing a marked crosswalk on Lydig Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The pavement was slippery, and pedestrian confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by an e-scooter traveling south on Lydig Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three SUVs crashed on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. A 59-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved a left turn and parked vehicle. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash. The injured passenger was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, three SUVs collided on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn, a parked SUV, and a third SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old female passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The point of impact included the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured party was not ejected and was seated in the right rear passenger position.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy was hit while crossing Bronxdale Avenue. The SUV struck him center front. He suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Limited view and pedestrian confusion contributed. The driver was licensed and driving straight. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old pedestrian was injured on Bronxdale Avenue when an SUV traveling east struck him at the center front. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal and suffered a head abrasion. The report lists pedestrian error and confusion as contributing factors, along with limited or obstructed view. The driver, a licensed female, was going straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions and limited visibility played a role in the crash. No mention of helmet or signaling factors is made.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man was injured when a taxi struck him near 3090 Boston Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed and traveling west. The crash involved pedestrian confusion.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured in a collision with a taxi near 3090 Boston Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi, driven by a licensed female driver traveling west, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman was struck by a northbound taxi on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi’s left front bumper hit her. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Eastchester Road struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal but not at an intersection. The impact occurred at the taxi’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain proper attention. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564802, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man was hit by an e-bike while crossing a marked crosswalk on Cruger Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions. The e-bike was traveling south and struck the man at the front center of the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on Cruger Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained contusions to the abdomen and pelvis and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle involved was an e-bike traveling south, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for the driver. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted as a contributing factor for the pedestrian. No safety equipment or helmet use was reported. The collision highlights improper lane usage by the e-bike as a key cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sport utility vehicle passed too closely on Wallace Avenue. The moped was struck on its left rear bumper. The rider was partially ejected but remained conscious. No helmet was reported.

According to the police report, a moped driver was injured when a sport utility vehicle passed too closely on Wallace Avenue. The SUV, traveling west, impacted the moped's left rear bumper while the moped was slowing or stopping. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was on the moped's rear. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562565, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man riding outside a sedan was struck by a bus on White Plains Road in the Bronx. He suffered full-body injuries and was unconscious at the scene. Alcohol involvement was noted. The bus hit the right side doors, the sedan front bumper.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on White Plains Road collided with a man hanging on the outside of a sedan going west. The man, a 40-year-old occupant, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was found unconscious. The bus impacted the right side doors of the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan and bus were both traveling straight ahead before the crash. No other driver errors are specified. The victim was not in the roadway and was riding outside the vehicle. No helmet or signaling factors are mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a stopped pickup truck on Williamsbridge Road. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash. Four occupants were in the sedan; the truck had one driver.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan driven by a 29-year-old woman was making a U-turn on Williamsbridge Road when it rear-ended a stopped 2021 pickup truck. The sedan's left rear bumper collided with the truck's right front bumper. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining abdomen and pelvis injuries, and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pickup truck had one male driver who was licensed. The sedan carried four occupants. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screamed on Morris Park Avenue. An e-scooter struck a parked BMW. The rider’s neck split open. Blood ran. Doors crumpled. The night held its breath. Improper lane use cut deep. The city’s danger showed its teeth.

An e-scooter rider crashed into a parked BMW SUV near 632 Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man on the e-scooter suffered severe neck lacerations and was not wearing a helmet. The SUV’s right side doors were crushed. The crash occurred due to 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' as listed for both the e-scooter and the SUV occupants. No other injuries were specified for the SUV’s driver or passengers. The police report states: 'Near 632 Morris Park Avenue, a man on an e-scooter slammed into a parked BMW. Metal tore. His neck bled. No helmet. Cuts deep and raw. The SUV’s doors folded inward. The street held its breath.' The data lists improper lane usage as the key contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15