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

A man walking near Pelham Parkway South and Hone Avenue was struck by an e-scooter. The impact left him with a bruised leg. Sirens echoed as he remained conscious, pain radiating through his knee and foot. Asphalt dust lingered in the air.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling west on Pelham Parkway South struck a 51-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included in the report. The e-scooter showed no visible damage. The collision underscores the dangers faced by pedestrians even when not in the roadway, especially when drivers fail to pay attention or travel at unsafe speeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.

• Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-04-15

A woman sat stunned in her car on Delanoy Avenue, neck aching, pain and nausea setting in. Two sedans collided, metal scraping, glass shaking. The night air in the Bronx was still, broken only by the shock and confusion that followed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 2492 Delanoy Avenue in the Bronx. A 22-year-old woman, driving one of the vehicles, suffered a neck injury and reported pain and nausea. She was described as being in shock. The crash involved a KIA and a MERZ, both parked before impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck trouble at 2027 Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a facial injury and concussion. The car’s left rear bumper took damage. Sirens and fractured glass marked the morning scene.

According to the police report, a single-vehicle crash occurred at 2027 Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The only occupant, a 39-year-old female driver, was injured, sustaining a concussion and facial wounds. The sedan, registered in Pennsylvania, was starting from parking when the collision happened, with damage reported to the left rear bumper. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no helmet or signal issues are mentioned in the data. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by vehicle occupants even in solo crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night air hung heavy on Pelham Parkway as a man crossed with the signal at Williamsbridge Road. A vehicle struck him, leaving a bruise on his arm. Sirens cut through the dark. He remained conscious, pain radiating from his elbow and hand.

A pedestrian was injured while crossing Pelham Parkway at Williamsbridge Road. According to the police report, the pedestrian, a 40-year-old man, was crossing with the signal when a vehicle struck him, causing a contusion to his lower arm and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No information about helmet use or signaling was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night air split by metal on Sacket Ave. A moped and a sedan collide. The moped driver, nineteen, is thrown from his seat, conscious but bleeding from his leg. Sirens echo. Broken glass and the sharp tang of gasoline linger on the asphalt.

A moped and a sedan collided on Sacket Ave near Williamsbridge Rd at 9:50 p.m. The nineteen-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his lower leg, according to the police report. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The moped was passing southbound when it struck the center front end, while the sedan was making a left turn and was hit on the right rear quarter panel. No helmet use or signal issues were identified as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal crumpled on Bronxdale Avenue. Two passengers, a man and a woman, sat stunned in the wreck. Both clutched their necks, pain radiating. Sirens echoed off parked SUVs. The air hung heavy with the sharp scent of gasoline and fear.

According to the police report, a crash involving three SUVs occurred on Bronxdale Avenue in the Bronx. Two passengers—a 68-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman—suffered neck injuries and reported whiplash. Both were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or contributing factors were specified. The injured parties were passengers and not responsible for the crash. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man riding a motorbike on Pelham Parkway at White Plains Road crashed while making a right turn. He suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious. The crash was marked by driver inattention and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a single-vehicle crash occurred on Pelham Parkway at White Plains Road involving a 32-year-old male motorbike driver. The rider was making a right turn when the crash happened. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The motorbike showed no damage to the center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collide on Astor Avenue under morning light. Metal grinds, glass shatters. A 29-year-old woman suffers head trauma and whiplash. Sirens wail through the Bronx. The street falls silent, scarred by the crash’s harsh mark.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Astor Avenue and Throop Avenue in the Bronx at 7:58 AM. The crash injured a 29-year-old female driver, who sustained a head injury and whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. One sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck the rear of a sedan driven straight ahead by the injured woman, also licensed. The impact damaged the front bumper of the turning vehicle and the rear bumper of the other. Both drivers were restrained by seat belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not cite any victim behaviors or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after his SUV, initially parked, was involved in a crash on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The impact damaged the vehicle's right front bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving his 2024 Chevrolet SUV on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at 4:48 AM. The vehicle was initially parked before the crash, which resulted in damage to the right front bumper. The driver sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved only one vehicle and one occupant. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding head-on with a sedan. The crash happened on Pelham Parkway South. Driver distraction by the sedan operator contributed to the violent impact and serious injury.

According to the police report, at 17:35 on Pelham Parkway South, a collision occurred between an unlicensed male e-scooter driver and a licensed male sedan driver. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and collided front-to-front. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness and a concussion. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan, registered in New Jersey and driven by a licensed Pennsylvania driver, also had one occupant. The crash caused center front end damage to both vehicles. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unlicensed operation in serious urban crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801637, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A truck backing north on E Tremont Ave struck the left side of a northbound sedan. The sedan’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:15 on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx. A truck was backing north when it collided with the left side doors of a northbound sedan. The sedan carried one occupant in the front passenger seat, a 43-year-old man who was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Following Too Closely," indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance while maneuvering. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The impact damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Pelham Parkway. The 25-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles traveled southbound. The crash exposed dangerous following distances and driver inattention in a busy corridor.

According to the police report, at 8:24 a.m. on Pelham Parkway near White Plains Road, a sedan and an e-bike were traveling southbound when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor twice, indicating that the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the e-bike. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the collision. There was no vehicle damage reported. This crash highlights the risks posed by inadequate following distances and driver errors in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799778, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries including fractures and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the sole contributing factors in this violent collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:59 AM on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling in opposite directions. Both drivers, a 33-year-old man and a 71-year-old man, were injured with serious trauma: the younger driver sustained a fractured hip and upper leg, while the older driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a head-on collision. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, with no other causes or victim behaviors noted. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash, and neither was ejected from their vehicles. This crash underscores the deadly consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bronx Park East at 9:42 AM. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a vehicle making an improper U-turn striking another going straight. Both drivers were licensed men. Impact damaged front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:42 AM on Bronx Park East in the Bronx. The collision involved two sedans traveling southbound. One vehicle was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left front bumper by another sedan making an improper U-turn. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 62-year-old man wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly,' indicating driver error by the U-turning vehicle. Damage was reported on the left front bumper of the struck vehicle and the left rear bumper of the U-turning vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV driver, parked and inattentive, struck a northbound e-scooter rider on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries. The crash exposed dangers from driver distraction and vehicle positioning.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. A northbound e-scooter, operated by a 24-year-old female driver, collided with a parked SUV that was struck on its left side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain awareness. The e-scooter driver was ejected from her vehicle and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The SUV was a 2023 Toyota SUV, and the driver was licensed in New York. The e-scooter driver was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers and parked vehicles obstructing or interacting with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798639, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a box truck pulling from the curb. The woman driving crushed her shoulder. The man beside her pinned by the seat. Both awake. Both broken. Distraction behind the wheel. Metal and flesh torn in the Bronx dusk.

On Van Nest Avenue near 606 in the Bronx, a sedan collided with a box truck that was pulling from the curb. According to the police report, the sedan's driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her shoulder, while her 33-year-old male passenger was pinned and injured in the back. Both were conscious but sustained serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the passenger. The sedan's left front bumper struck the right side doors of the box truck, which sustained no damage. The box truck was starting from parking, while the sedan was going straight ahead. The focus remains on driver distraction as the systemic danger leading to this violent crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound e-scooter and southbound bicycle collided head-on on Waters Place. Both drivers were ejected and suffered fractures to their arms. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both riders were conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:00 on Waters Place involving an e-scooter traveling north and a bicycle traveling south. Both drivers were ejected from their vehicles and sustained fractures and dislocations to their elbows, lower arms, and hands. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, and the 21-year-old male e-scooter driver, who was unlicensed and wearing no safety equipment, were both conscious after the collision. The report explicitly attributes the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both parties. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a head-on collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The injuries were severe enough to be classified as injury severity level 3, underscoring the serious consequences of driver distraction in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794360, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound e-bike and westbound SUV collided head-on on Yates Ave in the Bronx. The 20-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Limited view contributed to the crash, highlighting dangerous conditions for cyclists.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Yates Ave in the Bronx involving a 2006 Subaru SUV traveling west and a 2023 CYKE e-bike traveling north. Both vehicles impacted center front ends. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his e-bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, as was the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the risks posed by obstructed views in vehicle-bicycle interactions, with the driver’s limited visibility a critical element in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Boston Road in the Bronx. Both drivers injured, one ejected. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary cause. Airbags deployed; injuries reported as serious. The crash left passengers in shock and pain complaints.

At 17:27 on Boston Road in the Bronx, a taxi and a sedan collided while both were traveling south, according to the police report. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan was struck on the left front quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the taxi sustained damage to its center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered injury severity level 3, with complaints of pain or nausea and shock. The left rear passenger, a 67-year-old male, was injured but not ejected, also reporting pain and shock. Both vehicles had airbags deployed, and the sedan driver was wearing a lap belt. The police report explicitly attributes the crash to unsafe speed by the drivers, with no other contributing factors listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792322, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15