Dragged to Death: Bronx Streets Still Favor Cars Over Lives

An e-scooter rider was partially ejected during a collision in the Bronx. The 48-year-old man suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The crash occurred while another vehicle was merging. The rider remained conscious despite serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained a fractured, dislocated shoulder in a crash on East 165 Street in the Bronx. The report notes the other vehicle was merging westbound at the time of impact. The e-scooter had no damage, and the rider wore no specified helmet. Contributing factors are listed as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The rider was conscious after the crash but suffered severe upper arm injuries. The collision involved an unspecified vehicle merging into the rider's path, leading to the partial ejection and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a sedan making a left turn on East 174 Street in the Bronx. The sedan struck the bike’s front center, causing serious trauma and bruising.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected after a collision with a 2021 Toyota sedan. The sedan was making a left turn westbound on East 174 Street when it struck the e-bike traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike rider suffered head injuries and contusions. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors. The e-bike rider’s safety equipment status is unknown. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man was struck at an intersection in the Bronx. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The driver’s errors are not specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. He was crossing against the signal when the collision happened. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his entire body and remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted, but no driver failures such as failure to yield or speeding are recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided with a sedan on Boston Road in the Bronx. The moped driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved improper lane usage and unsafe speed by the moped driver. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Boston Road struck the left side doors of a sedan stopped in traffic. The moped driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Speed" by the moped driver. The sedan had two occupants and was damaged on the right side doors. The moped driver was unlicensed. No ejections were reported. The crash highlights driver errors related to improper lane usage and unsafe speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659995, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured in the Bronx. The crash happened near East 169 Street. The driver suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. The scooter's front center was damaged. Confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision near East 169 Street in the Bronx. The driver sustained neck injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end, which also sustained damage. No other vehicles or pedestrians are mentioned. The report does not indicate any driver errors beyond the pedestrian confusion factor. The driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV backing unsafely struck a box truck traveling north on Crotona Avenue. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The crash exposed risks of unsafe reversing maneuvers in traffic.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was injured when he backed unsafely into a box truck traveling north on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the box truck was damaged at its center front end. The injured driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt but suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy riding a bike was injured in the Bronx at 3 Avenue and 3265. The boy suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and bicyclist confusion. No helmet was worn. The boy remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash in the Bronx near 3 Avenue and 3265. The boy suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to maintain focus. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, showing some confusion on the bicyclist's part. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle involved was a bike traveling northeast and making a right turn, with impact on the left rear bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn on East 174 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The crash left the bike damaged at the left front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a bicyclist who was making a left turn on East 174 Street in the Bronx. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan, which also sustained damage. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673210, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman suffered back contusions after a bike collided with her on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was traveling north, striking the pedestrian at the center front end. The victim was conscious and injured in the roadway.

According to the police report, a bike traveling north on 3 Avenue in the Bronx struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back contusions and was conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was engaged in other actions in the roadway. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash caused moderate injury but no ejection or fatality.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a parked Infiniti sedan on East 168 Street. The SUV hit the sedan’s left rear bumper. Two men in the SUV were injured. The front passenger suffered a hip and leg fracture. The driver had abrasions on his arm.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on East 168 Street collided with a parked Infiniti sedan, impacting the sedan’s left rear bumper. Two occupants in the SUV were injured: the front passenger sustained a fractured hip and upper leg, while the driver suffered abrasions on his elbow and lower arm. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the SUV driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old man was struck by an SUV traveling north on Boston Road. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations and was incoherent at the scene. The crash occurred away from an intersection.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 SUV traveling north on Boston Road. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. The pedestrian was located away from an intersection and suffered fractures and dislocations, resulting in incoherence. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown, and no safety equipment or helmet use is noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654321, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-bike traveling north on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The e-bike driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bike’s center front end. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-bike collided while both traveled north on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The e-bike driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper striking the bike’s center front end. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The e-bike driver was not using any safety equipment. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. Three drivers suffered head and body contusions. Alcohol involvement was noted. Vehicles struck each other’s left sides and fronts. All occupants were conscious or stable but injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx involving two sport utility vehicles. Three drivers, aged 27 to 73, sustained injuries including head contusions and bruises to the entire body. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The vehicles impacted each other on their left sides and front ends. All injured parties were occupants and drivers, none ejected from their vehicles. The report does not specify other driver errors but highlights alcohol involvement. Safety equipment varied, with at least one occupant using a lap belt and harness. The crash caused moderate injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East 169 Street. The front passenger suffered a chest fracture and dislocation. The driver reported whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash involved driver distraction and right-side impact damage to one vehicle.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 169 Street. The front passenger, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a chest fracture and dislocation. The 40-year-old male driver sustained whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The collision occurred when one vehicle traveling east struck the right side doors of the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash caused significant damage to the right side doors of the impacted vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The driver and front passenger of one sedan suffered injuries. The driver showed signs of distraction. Both occupants wore lap belts. The impact hit the right side doors, damaging the front quarter panel.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The driver, a 46-year-old woman with a learner's permit, and her 35-year-old male front passenger were injured. The driver suffered abrasions to her lower leg and foot, while the passenger had bruises over his entire body. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The crash involved impact to the right side doors and damage to the right front quarter panel of the driver's vehicle. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl was struck at an intersection on Boston Road in the Bronx. She suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. The taxi involved showed no damage. Police list no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Boston Road in the Bronx. She sustained abrasions to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a northbound taxi with one licensed male driver. The taxi showed no damage and was traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's actions and contributing factors are unspecified. No safety equipment or helmet use is noted. The crash caused injury without visible vehicle damage, highlighting the vulnerability of pedestrians even in low-impact collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Fulton Avenue in the Bronx just after midnight. Both drivers were going straight when they collided frontally. A 28-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Fulton Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The 28-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed or permitted and were not ejected from their vehicles. The female driver had an airbag deployed and was wearing a lap belt. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man crossing East 168 Street was hit by a northwestern-bound sedan. The impact struck the pedestrian’s back, causing internal injuries and shock. The driver maintained a straight path. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2012 Chevrolet sedan traveling northwest on East 168 Street struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and was in shock. The vehicle’s point of impact was the right front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The driver, a licensed female from Connecticut, was going straight ahead at the time. The report lists no contributing driver factors or errors. The pedestrian was crossing without signal or crosswalk indication. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646807, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was ejected and injured in a Bronx crash. The sedan changed lanes and struck the moped’s front. The rider suffered neck contusions but remained conscious. The collision damaged the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the moped’s front end.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in the Bronx changed lanes and collided with a moped also heading north. The moped driver, a 37-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained neck contusions and bruises. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the moped’s left front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The report lists the sedan’s lane change as the pre-crash action but does not specify contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified' for the moped driver. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted. The moped driver was conscious after the crash but injured. The sedan driver was a licensed female operating a 2010 BMW.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south hit another vehicle going west on East 161 Street in the Bronx. Impact struck the taxi’s left side doors. The taxi driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a 2017 taxi was traveling south on East 161 Street when it collided with a vehicle moving west. The point of impact was the left side doors of the taxi, which sustained damage there. The taxi driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15