Crash Count for SD 36
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,420
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,388
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 661
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 48
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 16
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in SD 36?

No More Names on the Asphalt: Demand Safe Streets Now

No More Names on the Asphalt: Demand Safe Streets Now

SD 36: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

A woman lies on Bartow Avenue. Paramedics check her body. She does not get up. On July 11, a 79-year-old driver crashed into two cars and a pole in Co-op City. His 71-year-old passenger, Stella Nyarko-Dei, died at Jacobi Medical Center. Seven others were hurt. “I saw one lady was out on the ground. They was giving her medical attention, checking her body. She was laid out.”

In the last 12 months, SD 36 has seen 6 deaths and 939 injuries from crashes. Two people over 75 have died. Children have been hurt. The numbers do not slow. They do not care about age or time of day.

The Numbers Behind the Blood

Since 2022, there have been 13 deaths and 3,174 injuries in SD 36. Cars and SUVs did most of the killing—6 deaths, 475 injuries. Trucks and buses killed at least one. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes left bodies broken. The numbers are not just numbers. They are people who did not come home.

What Has Been Done—And What Has Not

State Senator Jamaal Bailey has voted for bills to curb repeat speeders. He backed the Stop Super Speeders Act, which would force drivers with a pattern of violations to install speed limiters. He also voted to extend school speed zones. These are steps. But the streets are still not safe.

The survivors wait for more. The dead do not wait. “The cause of the crash was not immediately known, and all the drivers remained at the scene, police said.”

The Next Step Is Yours

Every day of delay is another risk. Call Senator Bailey. Call your council member. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand real penalties for repeat offenders. Join Families for Safe Streets and Transportation Alternatives. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York State Senate and how does it work?
The New York State Senate is the upper chamber of the state legislature. It passes laws, approves budgets, and represents districts like SD 36 in Albany. Open States
Where does SD 36 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, city council district District 12 and assembly district AD 83. NYC Open Data
Which areas are in SD 36?
It includes the Co-Op City, Pelham Gardens, Allerton, Williamsbridge-Olinville, Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester, Wakefield-Woodlawn, Bronx CB12, and Bronx CB11 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 11, District 12, and District 13, and Assembly Districts AD 80, AD 81, AD 82, AD 83, and AD 89. NYC Open Data
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in SD 36?
Cars and SUVs caused 6 deaths and 475 injuries. Trucks and buses caused 1 death and 28 injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds caused 1 serious injury and 8 total injuries. Bikes were involved in 4 injuries but no deaths. NYC Open Data
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. Most crashes can be prevented with safer street design, lower speed limits, and better enforcement. They are not random—they are the result of choices and policies.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can pass and enforce lower speed limits, support speed cameras, and back laws that target repeat dangerous drivers. They can also fund safer street redesigns and hold reckless drivers accountable.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

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Fix the Problem

Jamaal Bailey
State Senator Jamaal Bailey
District 36
District Office:
250 S. 6th Ave., Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Legislative Office:
Room 609, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247

Other Representatives

Carl Heastie
Assembly Member Carl Heastie
District 83
District Office:
1446 E. Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469
Legislative Office:
Room 932, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Kevin C. Riley
Council Member Kevin C. Riley
District 12
District Office:
940 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469
718-684-5509
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1865, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6873
Twitter: CMKevinCRiley
Other Geographies

SD 36 Senate District 36 sits in Bronx, Precinct 47, District 12, AD 83.

It contains Co-Op City, Pelham Gardens, Allerton, Williamsbridge-Olinville, Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester, Wakefield-Woodlawn, Bronx CB12, Bronx CB11.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 36

Infiniti SUV Veers Off Schieffelin, Driver Crushed

A 2013 Infiniti SUV surged off course on Schieffelin Avenue, its front end folding in a head-on crash. The 69-year-old driver, conscious but battered, suffered head trauma and crushing injuries. The street swallowed the sound. Metal and silence remained.

A violent collision unfolded on Schieffelin Avenue near Baychester Avenue when a 2013 Infiniti SUV veered off course and struck head-on, according to the police report. The report states the vehicle's front end folded inward from the impact. The 69-year-old male driver, the sole injured party, was found conscious at the scene but suffered head trauma and crush injuries. According to the police report, the driver 'did not keep right,' with 'Failure to Keep Right' listed as the contributing factor. The narrative describes the moment: 'A 2013 Infiniti SUV veered off course, striking head-on. The 69-year-old driver, conscious, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. The front end folded inward. He did not keep right.' No other vehicle occupants or road users were reported injured. The crash underscores the consequences when a driver fails to maintain proper lane discipline.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774671 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal in Bronx

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Helmetless Motorcyclist Dies in Bronx Collision

A 27-year-old rider on Monticello Avenue crashed into a BMW’s side. Thrown from his Honda, his head struck the pavement. He died under the streetlights. The motorcycle lay wrecked, the street marked by violence and loss.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle northbound on Monticello Avenue near Strang Avenue collided with the left side doors of a BMW sedan. The crash occurred at 18:43 in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal head injuries, dying at the scene. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The narrative describes the motorcycle as demolished and the rider as dying alone under the streetlights. The report notes the victim’s lack of helmet use, but only after citing the disregard for traffic control as a key factor in the deadly crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Distracted Driver Turns Left, Passenger Injured

A Honda sedan turned left on Laconia Ave. The front end crumpled on impact. A rear passenger suffered back injuries, left in shock. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. The street remained silent, the damage clear.

At 1:58 a.m. on Laconia Ave near E 233rd in the Bronx, a 2024 Honda sedan made a left turn when it crashed. According to the police report, the vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact and sustained damage. The driver, a licensed female, was distracted and inexperienced, cited explicitly as contributing factors in the crash. A male rear passenger, 18 years old, was injured with back pain and nausea, remaining inside the vehicle and not ejected. The report notes his injury severity as moderate and his emotional state as shock. There is no mention of any contributing behavior by the passenger. The crash narrative centers on driver error—distraction and inexperience—as the cause of the collision and resulting injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Speeding Convertible Slams Stopped Jeep in Bronx

A convertible, moving too fast, crashed into a stationary Jeep on Hutchinson River Parkway East. Metal shrieked. The 56-year-old driver bled from the head, semiconscious, trapped in his seat. Sirens broke the silence over Bartow Avenue.

According to the police report, a convertible traveling at unsafe speed rear-ended a stopped Jeep on Hutchinson River Parkway East near Bartow Avenue in the Bronx at 2:00 p.m. The report states the convertible 'slammed into the rear of a stopped Jeep,' with 'metal screamed' and emergency responders arriving as 'sirens chased silence.' The 56-year-old driver of the convertible suffered severe head bleeding and was found semiconscious in his seat. Police cited 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors in the crash. The Jeep was stationary in traffic when struck. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver speed and improper lane use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763635 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Flatbed Truck Turns Left, Kills Pedestrian in Crosswalk

A flatbed truck turned left at Bronxwood Avenue. A 64-year-old man crossed with the light. Steel crushed flesh. The truck stopped. The man lay still. The intersection fell silent, marked by violence and the weight of machinery.

A 64-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck struck him at the intersection of Bronxwood Avenue and East 229th Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred as the truck was making a left turn. The report states, 'A flatbed truck turned left. A 64-year-old man crossed with the light. The front end struck him. His body crushed beneath steel.' The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection, as explicitly noted in the police data. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative and vehicle data confirm the truck's left turn and the pedestrian's lawful crossing. The man suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No driver errors beyond the left turn are specified, but the sequence underscores the lethal risk posed by turning vehicles to people in crosswalks.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
BMW SUV Veers, Crushes Driver in Parked Sedan

Steel tore on Bronx Boulevard as a BMW SUV veered and slammed a parked Nissan. A 37-year-old man’s back was crushed in the silence. The street froze. The crash left one injured, the city’s danger exposed again.

According to the police report, at 3:02 a.m. near 3640 Bronx Boulevard, a BMW SUV traveling north veered and struck a parked Nissan sedan. The report states the impact folded steel and left a 37-year-old male driver with crush injuries to his back. He remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The Nissan was parked at the time of the collision, and no other injuries were reported. The evidence in the report underscores the consequences of improper lane usage, as the SUV’s movement directly led to the severe injury of the sedan’s occupant. No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The crash stands as another instance of systemic road danger in the Bronx.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Speeding Car Turns, Strikes Pedestrian’s Head

A car swung too fast at East 241st and Cranford. The right front bumper slammed into a young man’s head as he crossed with the light. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, wounded, upright, bleeding on the street.

At the corner of East 241st Street and Cranford Avenue, a car making a right turn at unsafe speed struck a 23-year-old man in the head with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the vehicle 'turned fast, too fast.' The report notes 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact caused severe bleeding, but the victim remained conscious and did not fall. The police narrative describes blood pooling on the pavement as the man stayed awake. The driver’s failure to control speed and disregard for traffic controls are cited as direct causes. No mention is made of any pedestrian error or contributing behavior.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Moped Fails to Yield, Strikes Woman Mid-Block

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Head-On Collision Shatters Hammersley Avenue Calm

Two sedans slammed head-on on Hammersley Avenue. Steel twisted. Airbags burst. A 35-year-old woman, legs broken and burned, was pulled out alive. Four rode in one car, one in the other. Failure to yield carved pain into the Bronx night.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on near Hammersley Avenue and Gunther Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved a 2012 Volkswagen sedan traveling south with a single occupant and a 2016 Honda sedan traveling east with four occupants. The report states both vehicles were 'going straight ahead' when they struck each other, with the point of impact listed as 'center front end' for both cars. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'Steel crumpled. Airbags burst. A 35-year-old woman, burned and broken in the legs, was pulled conscious from the wreck.' The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The focus remains on driver error and the violent consequences of failing to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731286 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Strikes Woman Head-On on Co-op City Boulevard

A taxi slammed into a 59-year-old woman crossing Co-op City Boulevard near Dreiser Loop. Blood pooled from her head. She stayed conscious as the cab’s crumpled front end gleamed under tinted glass. The street fell silent around the impact.

A 59-year-old woman was struck and injured by a taxi while crossing Co-op City Boulevard near Dreiser Loop, according to the police report. The collision occurred as the taxi was traveling straight ahead and hit the pedestrian head-on, causing severe bleeding from her head. The report notes the cab’s front end was crumpled and its tinted windows obscured the driver’s face. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Tinted Windows' were listed as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and was not at an intersection, as documented in the report, but the presence of tinted windows is also cited as a factor. The focus remains on the driver’s visibility and the systemic risks posed by vehicle design and street conditions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728927 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Improper Turn by SUVs Triggers Bronx Head-On Crash

Two SUVs collided head-on at East 233rd and Boston Road. Metal twisted. A 44-year-old man gripped the wheel, blood pouring from his arm. The crash was sudden, the pain sharp. The turn was wrong. The street bore the brunt.

At the intersection of East 233rd Street and Boston Road in the Bronx, two sport utility vehicles slammed into each other head-on, according to the police report. The report states both vehicles were involved in 'Turning Improperly.' One SUV, traveling east, was going straight ahead, while the other, traveling southwest, was making a left turn. The impact crushed the front ends of both vehicles. A 44-year-old male driver suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious, as detailed in the police narrative: 'A 44-year-old man clutched the wheel, blood streaming from his arm. He did not lose consciousness.' The police report explicitly lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor for both drivers, underscoring driver error as the cause of the crash. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the collision. The crash highlights the ongoing danger at intersections where driver actions can have immediate, violent consequences.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Slams SUV at Bronx Intersection

A Yamaha motorcycle struck an Acura SUV at East 237th and Furman. The rider flew, hip crushed, blood on asphalt. No helmet. Speed unforgiving. Semiconscious, he lay broken as the street swallowed the night.

According to the police report, a Yamaha motorcycle collided with the side of an Acura SUV at the intersection of East 237th Street and Furman Avenue in the Bronx around 9:30 p.m. The report states, 'A Yamaha slammed the side of an Acura. The rider flew. No helmet. Hip crushed. Blood on asphalt. Semiconscious. Speed too fast.' The listed contributing factor is 'Unsafe Speed.' The motorcycle rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper leg injuries, described as 'crush injuries,' and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report notes the absence of a helmet but cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The SUV, traveling north, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries to SUV occupants are reported. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when speed overwhelms city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724341 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Van Slams Parked Sedan, Passengers Suffer Crushed Necks

A van collided with a parked sedan near Elgar Place. Three young men in the back, unbelted, took the brunt. Their necks crushed, pain silent beneath skin and bone. The van showed no damage. The impact left trauma behind.

According to the police report, a van traveling west near 100 Elgar Place in the Bronx struck a parked sedan. The report states, 'a van struck a parked sedan. Three young men in the back, unbelted, suffered crushed necks.' All three passengers, aged 21 to 25, sustained severe neck injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The van showed no visible damage. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the van's driver and one of the injured passengers. No other contributing factors are cited. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. The report does not mention any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision underscores the ongoing danger posed by driver inattention on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pickup Turns Left, Motorcyclist Bleeds on White Plains Road

A pickup swung left across White Plains Road. A motorbike charged straight. Steel clashed. A 25-year-old man slammed down, helmeted but bleeding, sprawled and silent on the hard city street.

According to the police report, a pickup truck attempted a left turn on White Plains Road as a motorbike traveled straight through the intersection. The vehicles collided, with the pickup's right front bumper striking the center front end of the motorbike. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the crash. The 25-year-old motorbike rider suffered severe bleeding and was found unconscious, with injuries to his entire body. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'His helmet stayed on. His blood did not. He lay still, broken across the road’s hard face.' The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic control and misuse lanes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722051 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pickup Turns, Moped Passenger Ejected and Bleeding

A pickup turned left across East 222nd. A moped slammed in. A young passenger flew off, struck the street, blood pooling from his head. Sirens cut through the Bronx night. Failure to yield left a man broken and bleeding.

According to the police report, a pickup truck was making a left turn at East 222nd Street and Laconia Avenue when a westbound moped, traveling straight, collided with the truck. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped’s unlicensed rider continued straight, and the impact ejected a 22-year-old male passenger from the moped. The passenger struck the street and suffered a severe head injury, described as 'severe bleeding,' and was found conscious at the scene. The police report notes the passenger was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the primary driver error. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717158 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Pickup Driver Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Improper Turn Shatters Teen Passenger’s Hip

A BMW turned wrong into a Toyota on East Gun Hill Road. Steel tore steel. In the back seat, a 13-year-old boy’s hip shattered. The lap belt held him. He stayed awake. He screamed. Aggressive driving fueled the crash.

A crash on East Gun Hill Road near Allerton Avenue left a 13-year-old boy with a shattered hip. According to the police report, a BMW sedan turned improperly into a Toyota SUV. The impact tore through both vehicles. The boy, riding in the right rear seat, suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. He remained conscious and was held in place by a lap belt. The police report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The boy was a passenger and played no role in the crash. The collision highlights the danger of driver error and aggressive maneuvers on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691556 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Overturns After Slamming Parked Cars in Bronx

A Volvo SUV tore down Dyre Avenue before dawn. It smashed into parked cars and flipped. The 25-year-old driver bled from the head. Speed and alcohol fueled the crash. The street was left scarred and silent.

A Volvo SUV crashed near 4033 Dyre Avenue in the Bronx before sunrise. The SUV struck several parked cars and overturned. The 25-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and was pulled out conscious. According to the police report, 'Speed and alcohol hung heavy in the cold Bronx air.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. No other people were reported injured. Parked vehicles, including sedans and another SUV, were damaged. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the lethal mix of speed and alcohol behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691379 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUVs Collide at Bronxwood Avenue, Woman Injured

Two SUVs slammed together at East 222nd and Bronxwood. Metal twisted. A woman in the front seat took the blow. Blood ran from her head. Speed killed the silence. The night held its breath.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed at the corner of East 222nd Street and Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. A 47-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger and wearing a seatbelt, suffered severe head lacerations. The report states, 'Speed too high. Signals missed.' The listed contributing factor is 'Unsafe Speed.' No driver or vehicle occupant errors beyond speed are noted in the data. The crash left the street quiet and the woman injured, her wounds a stark reminder of the force unleashed when drivers move too fast.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688839 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04