Woodlawn Cemetery: Traffic Crash Statistics

Recent severe crashes

1. Driver Hurt in Bainbridge Avenue Collision 2025-10-22T17:03:00+00:00
   BAINBRIDGE AVE
   Two drivers collided on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. A 57-year-old driver was injured. Police noted a northbound sedan going straight and left-front bumper damage. No contributing factors were recorded.
   Two drivers collided on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx, injuring a 57-year-old man who was driving. According to the police report, the crash happened at 5:03 p.m. Officers recorded one driver traveling north and going straight in a 2010 sedan. Police documented left front bumper impact and damage. The injured driver reported a shoulder bruise and was conscious at the scene. No other injuries were listed. The report did not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The location was logged on Bainbridge Avenue, with Jerome Avenue noted off-street.
2. Moped Rear-Ends Stopped SUV in Bronx 2025-08-25T00:00:00+00:00
   E 233 ST
   A moped hit the rear of a stopped SUV on E 233 Street at Vireo Ave in the Bronx. The SUV driver suffered neck pain and whiplash. Two others reported unspecified injuries. Police recorded following too closely.
   A moped traveling east struck the center back end of a stopped SUV on E 233 Street at Vireo Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old woman, reported neck pain and whiplash. Two other people were reported with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report notes the SUV was stopped in traffic and was struck at its center back end while the moped showed front-end damage. Vehicle and occupant counts in the report list two people on the moped and one occupant in the SUV.
3. SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Cyclist on Van Cortlandt 2025-07-05T05:35:00+00:00
   VAN CORTLANDT PARK E
   SUV struck cyclist turning left on Van Cortlandt Park East. Cyclist ejected, suffered back fracture. Police cite traffic control disregard and driver inattention.
   A station wagon SUV hit a 44-year-old male cyclist making a left turn on Van Cortlandt Park East at East 233rd Street in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a back fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV struck the cyclist with its right front bumper. The police report lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls.
4. Multiple Injured in Bronx Sedan Collision 2025-06-07T17:07:00+00:00
   MAJOR DEEGAN EP SB EN JEROME AV
   Two sedans crashed on Major Deegan Expressway near East 233rd. Metal hit metal. Five people hurt. Limbs scraped, knees battered, a young passenger bruised. A pedestrian at the intersection, unhurt. The street bore the scars. The city moved on.
   Two sedans collided on Major Deegan Expressway southbound at East 233rd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, five occupants suffered injuries: three drivers, a passenger, and a 15-year-old rear passenger. Injuries included abrasions and trauma to the legs, arms, and abdomen. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. A pedestrian was present at the intersection, crossing against the signal, but was not reported injured. No driver errors were specified in the data. Airbags deployed and seat belts were used by the injured. The crash left a mark on the road and on those inside the cars.