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

A 66-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV failed to yield at a marked Bronx crosswalk. The impact left her semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Allerton Avenue and Paulding Avenue in the Bronx at 11:30 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was struck by a 2020 Buick SUV traveling southwest. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage there as well. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was semiconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a sedan making a left turn on Boston Road in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, a 38-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, at 10:10 AM on Boston Road near East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx, a motorcycle traveling east collided head-on with a sedan making a left turn westbound. The motorcyclist, a 38-year-old female driver wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury. The sedan driver, a licensed male, caused the crash by disregarding traffic control and exhibiting inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with the sedan sustaining damage to its left front bumper. The report highlights driver errors—specifically failure to yield and distraction—as the primary contributing factors, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a moped traveling east on Pelham Parkway South in the Bronx. The moped driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan showed no damage. Driver distraction by handheld cell phone use was a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on Pelham Parkway South in the Bronx. A sedan and a moped, both traveling east, collided with impact on the moped's left front quarter panel and the sedan's right front quarter panel. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. The report identifies the sedan driver’s use of a handheld cell phone as a contributing factor, indicating driver distraction. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in vehicle-to-moped crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped hit a 45-year-old woman mid-block on White Plains Road. She lay semiconscious, blood pooling from her head. The rider did not yield. The Bronx street stayed hard. The blood stayed red. Impact left silence and sirens.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on White Plains Road in the Bronx struck a 45-year-old woman who was not at a crossing. The collision occurred mid-block at 2823 White Plains Road at 10:50 a.m. The report states the woman was left semiconscious, suffering severe bleeding from a head injury. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the incident overall. The narrative notes, 'The rider did not yield.' No other contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The focus remains on the moped operator's failure to yield, which led directly to the severe injury of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck an object or vehicle with its left front bumper on White Plains Road in the Bronx. Both occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 26-year-old passenger, suffered contusions and bruises. The crash caused head and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 2015 Ford sedan traveling north on White Plains Road in the Bronx collided with another vehicle or object, impacting with its left front bumper. The driver, a 31-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 26-year-old male, were both injured. The driver sustained head injuries described as contusions and bruises, while the passenger suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor for both occupants and the driver, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues without specifying further details. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-on on Allerton Avenue, injuring three occupants. Drivers and a passenger suffered neck, head, and chest injuries. Both vehicles struck front to front, causing serious trauma but no ejections. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a head-on collision occurred on Allerton Avenue involving a 2016 Dodge taxi traveling west and a 2018 Nissan SUV traveling east. Both vehicles impacted center front ends. The crash injured three occupants: a 53-year-old male taxi driver with a head abrasion, a 35-year-old male SUV driver with internal chest injuries, and a 28-year-old female passenger with neck whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for all parties involved, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision dynamics and injuries highlight the severity of the impact. Driver errors are not explicitly identified, but the head-on nature of the crash suggests a failure to maintain proper lane or control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Mace Avenue in the Bronx. The 20-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the midday crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Mace Avenue in the Bronx at 12:25 PM involving two sedans traveling north and west. The 20-year-old male driver of a 2022 Honda sedan was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. The Honda's right front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end were damaged on impact. Both drivers were licensed and the Honda driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on the inexperience of the driver as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. A 14-year-old rear passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way, causing significant vehicle damage and trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:45 on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. Two sedans collided: one traveling south going straight ahead and the other making a left turn traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the southbound vehicle and the right side doors of the northbound vehicle. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inexperience" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." A 14-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the right front bumper and right side doors, underscoring the severity of the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Paulding Avenue in the Bronx, injuring both drivers. The crash involved a rear-end impact with no vehicle damage reported. Both drivers suffered whiplash and neck or back injuries, conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southeast on Paulding Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the 2009 Toyota sedan was slowing or stopping when the 2016 Volkswagen sedan struck the center back end of the Toyota with its center front end. Both drivers, aged 64 and 63, were injured with neck and back whiplash but remained conscious and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the collision. No vehicle damage was reported despite the impact. The crash occurred in the Bronx at 10:20 a.m., emphasizing the dangers of limited visibility and tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Eastchester Road. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered full-body injuries and lost consciousness. Airbags deployed, but the impact left the driver semiconscious and injured.

According to the police report, at 19:43, a 35-year-old male driver was injured when his vehicle was rear-ended on Eastchester Road near Morris Park Avenue. The striking vehicle, a 2013 Ford SUV traveling north, collided with the center back end of a stopped 2023 Toyota SUV. The impact caused the injured driver to lose consciousness and sustain injuries to his entire body. The driver was not ejected, and airbags deployed during the crash. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding were specified. The collision involved multiple SUVs and resulted in significant vehicle damage. The focus remains on the striking driver’s failure to maintain safe distance behind a stopped vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Bronx River Parkway collided head-on at 4:25 a.m. Driver inattention caused impact to left front quarter panel and right front bumper. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, restrained by lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bronx River Parkway collided at 4:25 a.m. Both drivers were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. A 57-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of one vehicle was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the front panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck disregarded traffic control while turning right, colliding with a westbound sedan on Pelham Parkway South. Two sedan passengers suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and failure to obey signals caused the crash, leaving occupants injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Pelham Parkway South at 8:29 p.m. A box truck traveling north was making a right turn when it collided with a westbound sedan. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper struck the truck's left front bumper, causing center front end damage to both vehicles. Two male sedan passengers, ages 23 and 26, were injured with chest trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report highlights driver errors in failing to obey traffic control devices and distraction, which directly led to the collision and injuries. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720012, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and collided with him on Sackett Avenue in the Bronx. The driver disregarded traffic controls, causing the crash and leaving the cyclist in shock with complaint of pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 PM on Sackett Avenue in the Bronx. A 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was struck by a 2024 BMW sedan making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The bicyclist was not ejected and no helmet or other victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield or obey traffic controls at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720499, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan struck him on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The bike was demolished, and the rider suffered contusions and arm injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 16:02 on White Plains Road near Allerton Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicycle. The 15-year-old bicyclist was ejected from his bike, which was demolished, and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver of the sedan was traveling north, and the bicyclist was traveling east, both going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and 'other' on the bike. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The bicyclist remained conscious but suffered serious injuries requiring medical attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2007 Jeep sped north on Bronx River Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost control at unsafe speed. Ejected from the SUV, she died with shattered pelvis and torn flesh. The vehicle lay demolished, a brutal testament to reckless velocity.

According to the police report, a 2007 Jeep SUV driven by an unlicensed 30-year-old woman crashed on Bronx River Parkway at 3:17 AM. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was traveling northbound and lost control, resulting in a catastrophic impact that demolished the vehicle and twisted its frame beyond saving. The driver, who wore no seat belt, was ejected from the SUV and suffered fatal injuries including a shattered pelvis and severe lacerations. The police report explicitly notes the driver's unlicensed status and unsafe speed as causes of the crash. A front-seat passenger, a 34-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with internal complaints and shoulder-upper arm trauma but was not ejected. No victim behaviors contributed to the crash according to the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal twisted on Bronxdale Avenue. A sedan’s front end gone, two young men trapped inside, bruised but conscious. Distraction behind the wheel tore flesh and steel. The silence after impact held only pain and the echo of inattention.

Two young men, both 26, were injured when a sedan crashed near 1753 Bronxdale Avenue in the Bronx, according to the police report. The report states the vehicle’s front end was destroyed, with both occupants—driver and front passenger—suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. Both men were conscious but bruised beneath their seat belts. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes a head-on collision, metal folding inward, and the aftermath marked by silence and pain. No other contributing factors are listed for the victims. The focus remains on the driver’s distraction, as documented by police, which led directly to the violent impact and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old unlicensed moped rider struck a parked SUV on Waring Avenue. Thrown from his vehicle, chest crushed, he died alone beneath the streetlight. The police cite traffic control disregarded. No helmet. The Bronx pavement claimed another life.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding a moped northbound on Waring Avenue collided with the left front bumper of a parked SUV near Barker Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 21:22. The rider, who was unlicensed and wore no helmet, was ejected from the moped and suffered fatal chest injuries. The report states, 'A moped slammed into a parked SUV. The unlicensed rider, 34, wore no helmet. Thrown hard, chest crushed. He died under the streetlight, alone on the cold pavement.' Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor in the crash. The moped rider's lack of helmet use and license status are noted in the report after the primary driver error. No other injuries were reported. The parked SUV was unoccupied at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male riding outside a tow truck was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The crash involved a tow truck backing unsafely into a parked sedan in the Bronx, causing severe injuries to the occupant hanging on the truck’s exterior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near 700 Sagamore Street. A tow truck was backing unsafely when it collided with a parked sedan. The injured party was a 23-year-old male occupant riding or hanging on the outside of the tow truck. He was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The tow truck driver’s unsafe backing maneuver caused the collision and the rider’s ejection. The injured occupant was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717639, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford pickup turned left at Adee and Wallace. The unlicensed driver struck a woman crossing with the light. Her leg was crushed. She lay awake on the pavement. The truck showed no scars. The Bronx intersection bore the weight.

A 48-year-old woman was struck and seriously injured by a Ford pickup at the corner of Adee Avenue and Wallace Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pickup was making a left turn when its unlicensed driver hit the pedestrian, who was 'crossing with the light.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The police report notes that the truck sustained no damage. The driver’s lack of a license and failure to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk are cited as direct causes of the crash. The victim’s action—crossing with the signal—is mentioned only to clarify she had the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Bronx River Parkway at night. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving caused severe injuries to two passengers. Both suffered fractures and dislocations. The crash left one vehicle demolished and the other damaged on its left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on Bronx River Parkway involving two sedans traveling north. The collision impacted the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other, which was demolished. The report cites unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors. Two male passengers, both 26 years old, were injured. One was a front passenger with knee, lower leg, and foot fractures and dislocations, wearing a lap belt and harness and not ejected. The other was a right rear passenger with abdomen and pelvis fractures and dislocations, also restrained and conscious. Driver errors including unsafe speed and aggressive driving directly contributed to the crash and the passengers’ serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714900, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15