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

A parked SUV struck a northbound bicyclist on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The 25-year-old man suffered a facial abrasion. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 2009 Ford SUV was parked on White Plains Road when it struck a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist sustained a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end were damaged. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike. The crash occurred near Allerton Avenue in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man was struck on Morris Park Avenue while crossing with the signal. The sedan, traveling west, hit him center front. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Morris Park Avenue struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights a failure by the driver to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck made a left turn and struck an eastbound e-scooter on Lydig Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver suffered a neck fracture and dislocation. The truck driver was following too closely. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck making a left turn collided with an eastbound e-scooter on Lydig Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a neck fracture and dislocation but was conscious and not ejected. The truck driver held a permit license and was following too closely, a listed contributing factor. The report notes no damage to either vehicle despite the impact on the truck's left side doors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old man was hit by a sedan turning left on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The man suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Eastchester Road in the Bronx struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Toyota sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old man was struck while crossing Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact hit the center front end of an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle involved struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on Allerton Avenue in the Bronx. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash happened when one sedan followed too closely and struck another from behind. Both occupants complained of whiplash.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Allerton Avenue in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The driver and front passenger of the struck vehicle, both men aged 33 and 32, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the striking vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead sedan and the center front end of the striking vehicle. No ejections occurred. The crash caused moderate injuries to both occupants, who were not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Waters Place in the Bronx. One driver made an improper U-turn, striking another sedan traveling south. The struck driver suffered a head injury and concussion, left semiconscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when one sedan was making an improper U-turn and collided with another sedan traveling straight south on Waters Place in the Bronx. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 37-year-old man, sustained a head injury and concussion. He was semiconscious at the scene and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The contributing factors listed include 'Other Vehicular' and 'Turning Improperly,' indicating driver error on the part of the U-turning vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating sedans. The impact was on the right rear quarter panel of the struck vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the U-turning vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600225, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mazda hit steel head-on on Bronx River Parkway. The driver, 42, alone, died at the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Only silence and broken metal in the cold January dark.

A 2010 Mazda sedan crashed head-on on Bronx River Parkway. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, he was alone and under the influence. The report states, 'No skid marks. No second chance.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other road users were involved or injured. The crash left the driver dead at the scene, his body broken. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact was total and final, with no evidence of evasive action.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on White Plains Road. A 10-year-old passenger in the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling north. The impact hit the center back end of the lead SUV and the center front end of the trailing SUV.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling north on White Plains Road collided. The trailing SUV struck the center back end of the lead SUV. A 10-year-old occupant in the right rear passenger seat of the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. The child was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The injury was to a passenger, with no mention of helmet or signaling factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Bronx River Parkway. One driver suffered facial injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving. Both vehicles damaged front and rear centers. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bronx River Parkway collided. The driver of one sedan sustained facial injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and aggressive behavior behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598279, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man crossed Pelham Parkway South outside an intersection. A sedan traveling east hit him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was inattentive and passed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Pelham Parkway South away from an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a sedan traveling east, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely.' No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered moderate injuries. Vehicle damage was recorded as 'Other.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound Audi struck a 28-year-old woman on Pelham Parkway North at Bronxwood Avenue. Her head hit the pavement. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. She lay conscious, broken, beneath the gray dawn. The driver disregarded traffic control.

A westbound Audi sedan hit a 28-year-old woman as she crossed Pelham Parkway North at Bronxwood Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered a head injury and severe lacerations. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver failed to obey traffic signals and was inattentive. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The police report highlights the driver's disregard for traffic control and lack of attention as key errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595788, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after a collision with an SUV on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The scooter rider was ejected and suffered neck abrasions. The SUV struck the scooter’s center back end. The driver followed too closely.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female e-scooter rider was injured in a crash with a station wagon/SUV on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The scooter driver was ejected and sustained neck abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The collision occurred when the SUV, traveling south, struck the center back end of the e-scooter, which was also traveling south. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man was hit at an intersection in the Bronx. The sedan made a left turn and struck the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast in the Bronx made a left turn and struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection on East Tremont Avenue. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was a licensed female operating the 2021 Hyundai sedan alone. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield and pay attention at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man crossing Boston Road with the signal was hit by a sedan. The driver, distracted and failing to yield, struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Boston Road struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection near Thwaites Place in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors, specifically "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590488, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Bronx River Parkway. The rear driver fell asleep, striking the car ahead. The driver who fell asleep suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Both vehicles traveled north. Impact was center front to center back.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on the Bronx River Parkway collided. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle with center front to center back impact. The driver of the rear sedan, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor for the driver who caused the collision. Both drivers were licensed. There is no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck a Ford sedan on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The sedan was making a left turn when the SUV, traveling south, hit its left rear quarter panel. Two men inside the sedan suffered neck and leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a Ford sedan was making a left turn and was struck on its left rear quarter panel by a Jeep SUV traveling straight south. The SUV driver was cited for unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. Two male occupants in the sedan were injured: a 60-year-old passenger with neck injuries and whiplash, and a 47-year-old driver with bruises to his knee and lower leg. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and were conscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and driver distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three men suffered neck injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Pelham Parkway North. A sedan struck an SUV from behind. All occupants wore seat belts and remained conscious. The collision caused whiplash injuries to driver and passengers alike.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Pelham Parkway North involving a sedan and two SUVs. The sedan, traveling west, struck the rear end of an SUV that was stopped in traffic. Three male occupants in the sedan, including the driver and two passengers aged 30, 55, and 20, sustained neck injuries diagnosed as whiplash. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The impact point was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights dangers of rear-end collisions and driver errors in traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van struck a 95-year-old woman in a marked Bronx crosswalk. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the street. Another woman, 65, was also hit. Both survived. The van driver failed to yield. Distraction played a role. The danger was clear.

A van traveling east on Thwaites Place near Olinville Avenue struck two women, ages 95 and 65, as they crossed in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the 95-year-old suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The 65-year-old also sustained a head injury and reported pain. Both pedestrians were crossing with no signal present. The police report states: 'A van struck a 95-year-old woman head-on in a marked crosswalk. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. She lived.' The driver, a 64-year-old man, failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted, as listed in the contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers do not yield and lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Bronx crash. The driver was conscious but bruised. The crash involved a taxi and another SUV stopped in traffic. Unsafe speed and lane changing caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver of a 2007 BMW SUV was injured in a crash on White Plains Road near Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash involved two other vehicles: a 2022 Toyota taxi and a 2017 Toyota SUV, both stopped in traffic. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the BMW SUV, which collided with the front ends of the other vehicles. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15