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

A 28-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit her in a marked crosswalk. The driver’s unsafe speed and passing too closely contributed to the collision in the Bronx late at night.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Astor Ave and Bruner Ave in the Bronx at 11:07 PM. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2012 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. No damage was reported to the vehicle, and the pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the police report does not list this as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver errors in speed management and vehicle positioning during a turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man crossing Pelham Parkway was struck by a westbound bus making a left turn. The bus driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder injury and bruising but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Pelham Parkway was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian crossing against the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and suffered an upper arm and shoulder contusion, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the part of the bus driver. The point of impact was the bus's left front bumper. The bus sustained no damage and had one occupant, a licensed female driver. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond crossing against the signal, which is noted but the focus remains on the driver's failure to yield and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790858, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved three parked vehicles and was linked to driver errors including handheld cell phone use and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:42 on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. A 36-year-old female driver of a 2017 Jeep SUV was injured with contusions and chest trauma, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites driver errors including handheld cell phone use and other vehicular contributing factors. The collision involved three vehicles, all initially parked, with impact points at their center front ends. The injured driver was conscious and restrained with an air bag and lap belt. The report highlights driver distractions and other vehicular errors as primary causes, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789900, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bronx River Parkway. Impact struck left front quarter panel of one vehicle and right front quarter panel of the other. A rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction by passenger cited as contributing factor.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north and northeast collided on Bronx River Parkway at 6:05 AM. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. The first vehicle had two occupants, including a 31-year-old female rear passenger who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to inattentiveness caused by a passenger. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A rear-end crash on Stillwell Ave in the Bronx left a 60-year-old SUV driver with neck injuries. Both vehicles were traveling westbound when the sedan struck the SUV’s rear. The SUV driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, at 11:44 AM on Stillwell Ave in the Bronx, a sedan traveling westbound struck the rear of a westbound SUV. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 60-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver but does not specify driver errors or pedestrian involvement. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the SUV driver, highlighting the dangers of rear-end collisions even at moderate speeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788562, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Pelham Parkway South. Two vehicles traveling east collided, striking the sedan’s center back end. The driver was conscious and restrained but sustained whiplash.

According to the police report, at 20:09 two vehicles—a 2004 Honda sedan and a 2022 Mazda SUV—were traveling east on Pelham Parkway South when the SUV struck the sedan’s center back end. The sedan’s driver, a 20-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. He was conscious, wearing a lap belt and harness, and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify victim behavior or pedestrian involvement. The collision was a rear-end impact, indicating a failure in maintaining safe distance or attention by the striking vehicle’s driver. No other injuries or factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at a Bronx intersection during left turns. A 75-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and was semiconscious. Police cited improper turning and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors in the midday crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:18 in the Bronx near Bassett Avenue. Both vehicles were sedans making left turns when they collided. The 75-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factors to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left sides, indicating impact during the left-turn maneuvers. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but driver errors in executing left turns led to the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a sedan traveling west on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx. The impact struck the left front of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the sedan. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 14:35 on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx involving a 2019 Jeep sedan and an e-bike, both traveling west. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 43-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The sedan had no occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim behaviors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable e-bike riders when sharing roadways with motor vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a sedan struck him head-on. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and followed too closely, causing severe injury at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection while he was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' which directly contributed to the collision. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct hit. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield and tailgating in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Before dawn on Bronxdale Avenue, two cars collided head-on. Five young adults, semiconscious, crushed in metal. Parked cars struck, glass and blood on the street. Speed and alcohol tore silence, leaving bodies broken where the morning began.

On Bronxdale Avenue near Cruger Avenue in the Bronx, two vehicles collided head-on, according to the police report. The crash occurred before dawn and left five young adults semiconscious and pinned inside the wreckage, suffering head, chest, and neck injuries. The police report states, 'Five young adults, semiconscious, pinned in twisted steel. Head, chest, neck—broken. Parked cars struck.' The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, and also notes the presence of alcohol at the scene. Multiple parked vehicles were hit in the aftermath. The data shows all injured persons were vehicle occupants, with no evidence of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The violence of the impact and the resulting injuries underscore the danger when speed and impairment intersect on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781384, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound ambulance struck a westbound bus at Pelham Parkway. The ambulance driver, distracted and inattentive, suffered arm injuries. Both vehicles bore front-end damage. The crash exposed driver inattention as a critical factor in this multi-vehicle collision.

According to the police report, at 6:38 AM on Pelham Parkway near Williamsbridge Road, a 2024 ambulance traveling north collided with a 2019 bus traveling west. The ambulance driver, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, with the ambulance striking the bus's right front quarter panel and the bus sustaining damage to its right front bumper. The ambulance driver’s distraction was the primary driver error noted, with no other contributing factors listed. The collision highlights the dangers of driver inattention in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan changing lanes on Bronx River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and bruising. Alcohol involvement was noted. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear bumpers, highlighting driver error in lane change and impaired operation.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:20 on Bronx River Parkway when a northbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left front bumper of a sedan that was changing lanes. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper and the sedan's left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired operation. The sedan driver was executing a lane change when struck, pointing to driver error in lane discipline and failure to maintain safe operation under impairment. No victim fault is indicated; the focus remains on the hazardous conditions created by impaired driving and improper lane change maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy suffered upper arm contusions after an SUV made a right turn on Bouck Avenue in the Bronx. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision. The child was conscious but injured at the intersection, struck by the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, a 2018 Nissan SUV, traveling south and making a right turn on Bouck Avenue near Burke Avenue in the Bronx, struck a 10-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian, described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway,' sustained upper arm contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, and the SUV sustained other damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. This collision highlights systemic dangers posed by limited sight lines during vehicle turns in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and incoherence after a collision between two SUVs on Bouck Avenue in the Bronx. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:23 on Bouck Avenue in the Bronx involving two SUVs traveling west and north. The 23-year-old female driver, who was the sole occupant of one SUV, was injured with head trauma and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and the airbag deployed. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends and left front bumper, indicating a significant impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A car struck a 13-year-old girl as she crossed Allerton Avenue with the signal. Her neck crushed, she lay semiconscious on the cold pavement. No driver stopped. Sirens broke the silence. The street swallowed her pain.

A 13-year-old girl was struck while crossing Allerton Avenue near Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:00 a.m. The report states the girl was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when a vehicle hit her, crushing her neck and leaving her semiconscious on the pavement. The police report notes, 'No car stopped.' The girl suffered serious injuries, including crush injuries to her neck. The report does not list any contributing factors for the driver, but it documents that the pedestrian was lawfully crossing with the signal. The driver’s failure to stop after the collision is a central fact. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis collided on Pelham Parkway South in the Bronx. The rear taxi, driven by a distracted man, struck the front taxi. The driver suffered a contusion and injury to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:15 AM on Pelham Parkway South in the Bronx. Two taxis traveling east were involved. The rear taxi was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by another taxi whose driver was inattentive and distracted. The impact was at the center back end of the front taxi and the center front end of the rear taxi. The driver of the rear taxi, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768581, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old e-bike rider slammed into a turning SUV on Bronxdale Ave. His head split open. Blood streaked the frame. The SUV turned left. The e-bike went straight. The street fell silent.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old man riding an e-bike was severely injured when he collided with the front quarter panel of a Honda SUV making a left turn on Bronxdale Ave near White Plains Rd. The report states the SUV was 'Making Left Turn' while the e-bike was 'Going Straight Ahead.' The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was not wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The narrative describes the SUV turning left and the e-bike proceeding straight, resulting in a violent impact that left the rider's head split open and blood on the frame. The data highlights the danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers turn across their path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. One driver turned improperly, striking the other vehicle’s left side. A 45-year-old woman suffered shoulder injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:02 on Morris Park Avenue near Vanburen Street in the Bronx. Two station wagons/SUVs collided: one traveling east made a left turn, hitting the left side doors of the other vehicle traveling north. The driver of the northbound SUV, a 45-year-old female occupant, was injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor by the driver making the left turn. Both drivers were licensed in New York and conscious after the collision. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left side doors of the struck vehicle. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV on Burke Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle's driver was inattentive, causing a center front impact. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:27 on Burke Avenue near East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. A 22-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was hit by a westbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage there as well. The pedestrian sustained a contusion bruise to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver's failure to maintain focus led to the collision. There are no contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior listed in the report. The victim was injured but not ejected from the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763568, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old man suffered head injuries and abrasions after being struck outside an intersection on Taylor Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious and not in the roadway at the time. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle with no reported driver errors.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male pedestrian was injured outside an intersection on Taylor Avenue in the Bronx at 10:10 AM. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report notes the pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on driver actions or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. No driver errors or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the crash. The absence of identified driver errors in the report leaves the circumstances of the collision unclear, but the pedestrian suffered serious injuries despite not being in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15