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

Two children, ages 9 and 12, were injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Rhinelander Avenue in the Bronx. An SUV traveling west struck them at unsafe speed, failing to yield right-of-way. Both suffered contusions and lower limb injuries.

According to the police report, at 18:12 on Rhinelander Avenue in the Bronx, a 2013 SUV traveling west struck two pedestrians, a 9-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy, both crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites the vehicle driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the pedestrians with its center front end, causing contusions and injuries to the children's lower limbs and arms. Both victims were conscious and sustained injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights driver error in yielding and speed control at intersections, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man was struck while crossing with the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver disregarded traffic control, hitting the pedestrian in the center front end. The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:15 PM on Laconia Avenue near Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. A 25-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. There was no damage reported to the vehicle, and no other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl was struck by a northbound SUV on Eastchester Road while crossing against the signal. She suffered severe leg injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle impacted her on the left side, causing fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Eastchester Road and Waters Place in the Bronx at 16:27. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a northbound 2023 Chrysler SUV struck her on the left side doors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling straight ahead. The victim sustained fractures, distortions, and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was semiconscious at the scene. The report identifies the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a factor but does not list any contributing driver errors explicitly. The impact caused significant vehicle damage to the left side doors, highlighting the severity of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The SUV involved showed no damage and was parked at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Eastchester Road in the Bronx around 8:00 PM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The vehicle involved was a 2019 Ford SUV that was parked at the time of the incident. The report notes no damage to the vehicle and no point of impact damage. No contributing factors were specified for the driver or pedestrian. The driver was male, and the vehicle had three occupants. The report does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, nor does it list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man suffered head injuries after a sedan traveling west on Lydig Avenue struck him at an intersection. The driver’s unsafe speed and inattention caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian bruised and conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Lydig Avenue struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near Holland Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s unsafe speed and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond crossing against the signal, which is noted but not emphasized over driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after an e-scooter struck him outside an intersection in the Bronx. The scooter driver was inattentive and speeding, causing a center front end collision. The child was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:40 on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. A 5-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an e-scooter traveling west struck him with its center front end. The child was not in the roadway and was conscious but sustained a head contusion classified as injury severity 3. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks posed by distracted and speeding e-scooter operators to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV hit her outside an intersection in the Bronx. The vehicle struck her on the right front quarter panel while traveling south. The pedestrian was conscious with abrasions and unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2010 Nissan SUV traveling south on Taylor Avenue struck her outside an intersection. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front quarter panel, causing head injuries and abrasions. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" and her action as "Other Actions in Roadway." No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding were cited in the contributing factors, which remain unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian or note any contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2018 Honda SUV tore down Wallace Avenue and crashed, front-first, in the Bronx. The lone driver, forty, was found unconscious, bleeding, his body broken. No passengers. No movement. Only the hum of streetlights and the wreck’s quiet ruin.

A violent single-vehicle crash unfolded on Wallace Avenue near Waring Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV, traveling south, 'slammed front-first at speed.' The only occupant, a 40-year-old male driver, was discovered unconscious and suffering severe bleeding and injuries across his entire body. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the collision. The vehicle’s center front end bore the brunt of the impact. No other vehicles or passengers were involved. The report does not list any victim behaviors or additional contributing factors beyond the driver’s excessive speed. The scene was left to the hum of streetlights and the aftermath of unchecked velocity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old male bicyclist suffered severe leg injuries in the Bronx. According to the police report, unsafe speed by the unlicensed rider caused the crash. The cyclist was helmeted but sustained fractures and dislocations to his lower leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 near 1680 Pelham Parkway South in the Bronx. The injured party was a 40-year-old male bicyclist who was the driver of the bike involved. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was traveling east, going straight ahead, and impacted at the center back end of the vehicle. The cyclist was wearing a helmet but was unlicensed, which is noted in the report. Injuries included fractures, distortions, and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim behaviors. The focus remains on the unsafe speed of the unlicensed bicyclist as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old unlicensed female driver struck a parked SUV on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. The impact damaged the right front quarter panel of her sedan and injured her shoulder. Passenger distraction and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, at 14:10 on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx, a 28-year-old female driver operating a 2008 sedan collided with a parked 2016 SUV. The sedan's right front quarter panel struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The driver was injured, suffering a shoulder and upper arm contusion, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Notably, the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and parked, indicating the collision was caused by the sedan driver's errors. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted, unlicensed drivers and improper lane usage in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling north rear-ended a stopped sedan on Boston Road in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver and an 11-year-old passenger suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite driver inattention, distraction, and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on Boston Road struck the center back end of a stopped sedan also heading north. The sedan had three occupants, including an 11-year-old right rear passenger who was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. The sedan’s 44-year-old male driver sustained back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report identifies the box truck driver’s errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan was stopped in traffic prior to impact. The collision caused center front end damage to the truck and center back end damage to the sedan. No contributing factors were attributed to the injured passengers. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and speeding in urban traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old unlicensed moped driver sustained an elbow abrasion after colliding with a sedan during a police pursuit on Bronx Park East. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic controls, resulting in significant vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bronx Park East at 12:15 AM involving a 2024 ZHILO motorscooter and a 2018 Ford sedan. Both vehicles were traveling north and engaged in a police pursuit. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male occupant, was unlicensed and driving without safety equipment. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the right side doors of the sedan. The moped driver sustained an abrasion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The crash highlights driver errors related to excessive speed and failure to obey traffic controls during a pursuit.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The crash involved aggressive driving, injuring a 59-year-old male driver with shoulder and whiplash injuries. Impact centered on rear and front bumpers, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:20 on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The collision involved three sedans traveling eastbound. One vehicle was parked before the crash, while the other two were moving straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end and right front bumper of the vehicles. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error as the primary cause. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining upper arm and shoulder injuries along with whiplash. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Pelham Parkway South in the Bronx. Three occupants suffered neck injuries including contusions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes. All injured remained conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:47 on Pelham Parkway South in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. Three occupants were injured: a 33-year-old female driver, a 42-year-old female driver, and a 40-year-old male front passenger. All suffered neck injuries described as contusions, bruises, and whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and restrained by lap belts at the time of impact. The vehicles sustained damage to their center back ends, indicating a rear-end collision. The police report highlights driver errors including inattention and unspecified vehicular factors, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a U-turn in the Bronx struck its own rear passenger, fracturing her lower leg. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash. The injured woman, secured by a lap belt, suffered a dislocated knee and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2020 Honda SUV was making a U-turn traveling north on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx when the left front bumper impacted the vehicle's own left rear passenger seat area. The injured occupant, a 41-year-old female passenger, suffered a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV. The victim’s injuries and the crash dynamics highlight the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked sedan was struck on its left side by an SUV starting from parking on Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. A 5-year-old occupant riding outside the sedan suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:52 on Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. A station wagon/SUV was starting from parking when it collided with a parked sedan, impacting the sedan's left rear quarter panel and left side doors. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The 5-year-old female occupant of the sedan, riding or hanging on the outside without safety equipment, sustained contusions to the abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The police report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper awareness while starting from parking. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks posed by driver distraction during low-speed maneuvers in residential areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old moped driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, collided head-on with an SUV on Boston Road. The impact injured the teen’s lower leg and knee. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The crash exposed critical driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:40 on Boston Road in the Bronx. A 15-year-old male moped driver, unlicensed and lacking experience, struck a 2023 Ford SUV traveling east. The moped’s left front bumper collided with the SUV’s right rear bumper, causing damage to the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The teen driver, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, highlighting the moped driver’s lack of licensing and skill. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This collision underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced vehicle operators on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Bronx River Parkway during merging. A 72-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles impacted front and rear bumpers, highlighting dangerous driver behavior on the road.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on the Bronx River Parkway involving two SUVs traveling north. Both vehicles were merging when the collision happened. The 72-year-old male driver of a 2014 Ford SUV, who was wearing a lap belt and conscious, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error behind the collision. The impact points were the left front bumper of a 2021 Jeep SUV and the left rear bumper of the Ford SUV, showing a rear-end collision dynamic. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by drivers failing to maintain safe distances during merging maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742515, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. The driver behind was inattentive and aggressive, striking the stopped vehicle ahead. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash left one passenger injured, highlighting driver distraction dangers.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx at 18:56. The crash involved two sedans traveling westbound. The lead vehicle was stopped in traffic when the following vehicle, driven by a licensed New York driver, struck it from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors for the striking driver. Both the driver and front passenger of the struck vehicle sustained back injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the lead vehicle and the right front bumper of the striking vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted and aggressive driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male moped driver was ejected and suffered a severe shoulder injury after a high-speed crash on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The driver was unlicensed and engaged in aggressive driving, causing the violent impact.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male occupant driving a 2023 motorscooter was involved in a crash at 4:11 AM on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The driver was unlicensed and traveling southbound, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distorted injury to the shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and aggressive behavior—as the cause of this violent crash, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15