Hit. Run. Repeat. Another Life Lost, Another City Failure

A Ford SUV cut across Pelham Parkway. Metal screamed. Six cars smashed. A young woman, trapped, bled from her arm, her hand refusing to clot. She stayed awake as chaos reigned. Unsafe lane change left blood and twisted steel behind.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV made an unsafe lane change on Pelham Parkway near Bronx River Parkway, triggering a six-vehicle pileup. The report states, 'A Ford SUV cut lanes. Six cars hit. Metal folded.' The violence of the crash left a 21-year-old woman, trapped behind the wheel, bleeding severely from her arm and hand. She remained conscious throughout, as noted in the report: 'Her hand would not stop bleeding. She stayed conscious.' The police report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor. No victim actions are listed as contributing to the crash. The chain reaction of impacts and the scale of injury underscore the systemic danger when drivers disregard lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at night on Aqueduct Avenue in the Bronx. A front passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries with whiplash. Both vehicles hit with front-end impact. Police cited other vehicular factors as causes, highlighting driver errors in the collision.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Aqueduct Avenue near West 190 Street in the Bronx at 9:30 p.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—one westbound, the other northbound—when the crash occurred. The impact points were the center front end of the Jeep and the right front quarter panel of the Kia. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes for both vehicles, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues led to the collision. A 39-year-old female front passenger in the Kia sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries along with whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not assign fault to the passenger or note any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making an improper U-turn struck a southbound motorcycle on University Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver, helmeted and conscious, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg injury. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:57 on University Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan traveling north was making an improper U-turn when it collided head-on with a southbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained serious injuries including a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver's error in executing the U-turn. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old bicyclist suffered a concussion and facial injuries when a distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck him head-on. The crash occurred early morning on East 207 Street, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash involved a 2016 Nissan SUV making a left turn westbound on East 207 Street and a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, sustained facial injuries and a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver failed to yield while turning left, directly causing the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in NYC.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian crossing Bainbridge Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound pickup truck making a left turn. The truck driver failed to keep right. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a pedestrian crossing the street with the signal. The pedestrian, a female, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' as the contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Toyota pickup truck. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with back contusions after a collision on East Gun Hill Road. The impact struck the bike’s left side doors and the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 14:30 on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx involving a bicyclist and an unspecified vehicle traveling southeast. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and suffered back injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike and the left front quarter panel of the other vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. The report lists an unspecified contributing factor but does not identify driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The crash involved a single bicyclist occupant and an empty other vehicle. No further details on driver actions or violations were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East Gun Hill Road in the afternoon. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite improper lane usage as the cause. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:25 on East Gun Hill Road involving two sedans. One driver, a 64-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor to the collision. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. Both drivers were licensed, and no additional contributing factors were cited. The report focuses on driver error related to lane usage, with no mention of victim fault or behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver without a license struck a pedestrian crossing West Fordham Road outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and shock. The driver was ejected and injured in the crash. Impact occurred at the moped’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a male moped driver, unlicensed in New York, was traveling north on West Fordham Road at 11:38 AM when his vehicle's left front bumper struck a male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock. The driver, aged 29, was ejected from the moped and suffered an upper arm injury. The report lists no specific contributing factors but highlights the driver’s unlicensed status and the point of impact as the left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but no contributing factor was assigned to the pedestrian. The crash caused injury severity level 3 for both individuals, underscoring the dangers posed by unlicensed vehicle operation and the vulnerability of pedestrians outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver triggered a collision on Bronx River Parkway. Two vehicle occupants suffered whiplash and head injuries. The impact struck the left rear passenger side and front center of vehicles. Both drivers were licensed; distraction was cited as the key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway at 3:30 PM involving a sedan and an SUV traveling southbound. The sedan's right front bumper struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver, a 25-year-old female, and a 50-year-old female rear passenger were injured, both sustaining whiplash and head or neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead but distracted, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the systemic danger of driver distraction on busy parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided at Webster Avenue. The sedan was making a left turn when impact occurred. A front passenger in the SUV suffered a concussion and head injury, restrained by a lap belt. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 18:26. A 2023 Hyundai SUV traveling south struck a 2019 Volkswagen sedan making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The SUV carried four occupants; the front passenger, a 61-year-old female, sustained a concussion and head injury, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The sedan had three occupants. Both drivers held valid licenses. The report lists the passenger's contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The collision's cause remains unclear, but the left turn maneuver by the sedan was a critical moment leading to impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north on East Kingsbridge Road struck a 9-year-old girl crossing outside a crosswalk. The child suffered facial abrasions. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and injury.

At 19:17, a moped driven by a licensed male operator traveling north on East Kingsbridge Road collided with a 9-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the point of impact was the moped's right front bumper, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her face and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, attributing fault to the moped driver. The pedestrian's crossing location was noted as 'Pedestrian Not at Intersection,' but no contributing factors related to the victim were listed. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked SUV on Grand Concourse. The unlicensed motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Slippery pavement and driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Concourse at 16:20. The motorcycle, driven by an unlicensed male operator, was traveling south and collided with a stationary SUV parked on the street. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male occupant, was wearing a helmet and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites slippery pavement and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, and its licensed male driver was not injured. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inexperience and hazardous road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The 54-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained significant front and side damage.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on West Fordham Road near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx at 5 p.m. The 54-year-old male driver of one SUV, traveling south, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision involved impact to the left front bumper and left side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported. The injury and damage patterns underscore the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716685, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old male SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash after a collision with a northbound bus on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling straight when impact occurred at the SUV's right front bumper and bus's left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:49 AM on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. A 72-year-old male driver of a 2022 SUV was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash. The SUV was traveling southbound, and the bus was traveling northbound, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the bus's left front quarter panel. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' indicating no clear driver error was identified. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the bus. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a parked sedan on East 198 Street in the Bronx. The front passenger in the SUV suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was incoherent after the crash. Unsafe speed and driver distraction contributed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 on East 198 Street near Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. A 2018 SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a parked 2009 sedan. The SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper were damaged at the center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 32-year-old male, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and was incoherent after the crash. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver of the SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors involving excessive speed and distraction during a turning maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered full-body abrasions after a collision caused by an improper turn. The crash occurred on Webster Avenue in the Bronx, with the driver partially ejected and sustaining serious injuries to the entire body.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 20:12 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped, driven by a 20-year-old male with an unlicensed New York driver’s status, was traveling north when it collided with a vehicle making an improper U-turn southbound. The point of impact was the moped’s center front end and the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The moped driver was partially ejected and sustained abrasions over his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, emphasizing driver error. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The moped carried two occupants, but only the driver’s injuries are detailed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman suffered full-body bruises and shock after an SUV hit her at an intersection. The driver made a left turn, striking the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Gun Hill Road near Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 6:50 p.m. A 60-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2023 Kia SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body and was in shock. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the driver's left turn, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The SUV sustained no damage despite the injury to the pedestrian. The report does not list any pedestrian errors or helmet use as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and box truck collided head-on while traveling north on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured a 24-year-old male rear passenger in the sedan, causing shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling north, with the sedan struck on its right front bumper and the box truck impacted at its center front end. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The injured party was a 24-year-old male rear passenger in the sedan who suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan had three occupants, and the box truck had one driver. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim or pedestrian behaviors. Driver errors are implied by the collision between two vehicles traveling in the same direction, but no explicit failure to yield or other violations are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed ATV driver disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed on Grand Concourse. The ATV struck a sedan’s front end, ejecting the driver who suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash left the driver injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:13 on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The unlicensed ATV driver, traveling south, collided with a sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the ATV’s right rear quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the ATV driver. The ATV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. He was conscious but injured at the scene. The sedan driver was licensed and not reported injured. The report highlights driver errors by the ATV operator without attributing fault to other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714976, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy suffered a head injury after a sedan traveling north struck him outside a crosswalk on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. The impact caused a concussion. The driver proceeded straight, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck him outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report cites the pedestrian’s error or confusion and limited view as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed and traveling straight ahead, made contact with the pedestrian at the vehicle’s center front end, causing the injury. The report does not indicate any driver license issues but highlights the pedestrian’s error and obstructed view as key factors in the crash. No mention is made of pedestrian safety equipment or crossing signals as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15