Ten Dead, Thousands Hurt—Bronx Streets Need Action, Not Excuses

A moped driver, unlicensed and distracted, collided with a sedan on Grand Concourse in the Bronx late at night. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the moped rider’s lower leg and foot. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:25 PM on Grand Concourse near East 165 Street in the Bronx. A 23-year-old male moped driver, traveling north without a license, was passing improperly and distracted when he struck the left side doors of a northbound sedan. The moped’s right front quarter panel made the point of impact. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and inattentive vehicle operators misusing lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep surged from parking on Selwyn Avenue. A 26-year-old woman stood in its path. Metal met flesh. She fell, semiconscious, blood pooling. Lacerations marked her body. The SUV showed no damage. The driver remained unscathed.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV pulled out from parking near 1650 Selwyn Avenue in the Bronx at 11:35 a.m. The vehicle struck a 26-year-old woman who was standing in the street. The report states she was left semiconscious and bleeding, with severe lacerations across her body. The SUV bore no visible damage, and the driver was not injured. Police list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor in the collision. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s aggressive maneuver as the primary cause of this violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man riding north on Webster Avenue was thrown from his Harley and crushed. Helmeted, he lay in shock as the street claimed him. No other driver stopped. The Bronx pavement bore witness to another body broken by speed and steel.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old man was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle northbound on Webster Avenue near East 167th Street at 4:05 a.m. when he struck the right front of an unspecified object or vehicle. The report states he was 'thrown from the bike. Helmeted. Crushed.' The man suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found in shock. The narrative notes, 'No other driver stopped.' The police report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors, nor does it mention any actions by other vehicles or pedestrians. The only detail about the rider’s behavior is that he was wearing a helmet, as recorded in the report. The crash left the rider ejected and gravely injured, underscoring the lethal risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722666, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan struck him off the roadway on Grant Highway. The driver’s inattention and passing too closely caused the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Grant Highway struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash occurred at 9:00 PM, highlighting systemic dangers posed by inattentive drivers passing too close to pedestrians outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723474, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV changing lanes collided with an e-scooter rider traveling north on Jerome Avenue. The e-scooter driver suffered whole-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited improper lane usage and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jerome Avenue around 2 p.m. The SUV driver was changing lanes northbound when the collision happened, impacting the e-scooter rider on the right front bumper. The e-scooter driver, a 33-year-old male, was injured across his entire body but was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, confirming the point of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723568, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old female driver suffered facial injuries and shock after her SUV’s defective accelerator and brakes led to a crash. The vehicle impacted with its right front bumper while slowing or stopping on Jerome Avenue, highlighting mechanical failure dangers.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female driver operating a 2021 SUV on Jerome Avenue was injured when the vehicle’s accelerator and brakes were defective. The report states the vehicle was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred, with the point of impact at the right front bumper. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained facial injuries and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The contributing factors listed in the report are 'Accelerator Defective' and 'Brakes Defective,' indicating mechanical failures as the primary cause. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a van traveling north on Sedgwick Avenue. The impact damaged the SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the van’s front end. A passenger in the SUV suffered a head contusion, conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx at 4:41 a.m. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was parked before the collision. The van, also driven by a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the van. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper awareness. A 30-year-old male occupant in the SUV, seated in the middle rear seat, sustained a head contusion and was conscious but injured. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the van’s center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721675, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man pedaled south on Jerome Avenue before dawn. A vehicle followed too close, struck him from behind. His face split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious, alone, bleeding in the dark.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding a bike southbound on Jerome Avenue near East 161st Street was struck from behind before dawn. The report states the cyclist suffered a severe facial injury, with blood pooling on the asphalt, but remained conscious at the scene. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The impact was to the center back end of the bicycle. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail is listed after the driver errors. The incident underscores the danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to maintain safe following distances and remain attentive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a sedan on East 161 Street in the Bronx. The crash involved improper lane usage and traffic control disregard by the moped driver, causing significant vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 161 Street near Morris Avenue in the Bronx at 7:00 PM involving a moped and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the moped driver. The moped's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front quarter panel were damaged upon impact. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was conscious at the scene. The sedan had two occupants, and both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights driver errors related to lane usage and traffic control adherence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721909, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south struck the left side of an eastbound SUV making an improper left turn on Grand Concourse. The SUV driver, a 66-year-old man, suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The motorcyclist was unlicensed, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Concourse at 15:04. A motorcycle, driven by an unlicensed male operator, was traveling straight south when it collided with the left side doors of a 2020 SUV making an improper left turn eastbound. The impact point was the center front end of the motorcycle and the left side doors of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 66-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police cited 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist's unlicensed status and the SUV driver's improper turn created a dangerous situation leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720594, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered facial abrasions after colliding head-on with a sedan on Nelson Avenue. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The moped’s front end and sedan’s left bumper bore the impact marks.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:56 PM on Nelson Avenue involving a 2022 ZNEN motorscooter and a 2016 Chevrolet sedan. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors. The moped driver was unlicensed, traveling north, and struck the sedan’s left front bumper with his center front end. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling south. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ front ends. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling west collided on East 170 Street in the Bronx. The left rear bumper of one vehicle struck the front center of the other. A 26-year-old female passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries, experiencing shock at the scene.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on East 170 Street near Townsend Avenue when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of one sedan striking the center front end of the other. The crash happened at 17:04. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. A 26-year-old female occupant, seated as the front passenger in one vehicle, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and was in shock at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on River Avenue in the Bronx. A 13-year-old girl, a rear passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver errors included failure to yield and inattention. The impact damaged the right front and rear quarter panels of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:25 on River Avenue in the Bronx involving two SUVs traveling in opposite directions. One driver was making a left turn while the other was going straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the northbound vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the southbound vehicle. A 13-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report cites driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. Additionally, improper passing or lane usage contributed to the crash. The report does not attribute fault or contributing factors to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi changing lanes on the Cross Bronx Expressway struck a sedan and SUV, injuring a right rear passenger. The impact caused abrasions to the passenger’s face. The crash exposed dangers of unsafe lane changes on high-speed roads.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 16:26. A taxi, traveling west and changing lanes, struck a sedan and an SUV both going straight ahead. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the other vehicles’ left front and right rear quarter panels. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. A 48-year-old male occupant in the sedan’s right rear seat suffered abrasions to his face but was conscious and not ejected. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment. The drivers of the vehicles were licensed, with the taxi driver being male and the others female. This collision highlights the risks posed by unsafe lane changes in fast-moving traffic, as documented by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan tore down Grand Concourse. The unlicensed driver ran the light, struck a 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died in the street, her body shattered by speed and disregard.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old woman was killed at Grand Concourse and East 164th Street when a sedan, driven by an unlicensed operator, struck her with its left front bumper. The report states the woman was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection. The driver was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control,' as cited in the contributing factors. The sedan was heading south and made no attempt to yield. The victim suffered fatal crush injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The police report makes clear the driver’s lack of license and failure to obey traffic signals were central to the deadly impact. The victim’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted only after the driver’s violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and shock after a sedan backing northeast on Grand Concourse hit her at the intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and backed unsafely, causing the pedestrian to collapse with pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Grand Concourse was backing when it struck a 64-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near East 163 Street. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites the driver’s errors as 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' identifying these as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision’s point of impact was the center back end of the sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers and failure to yield in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old sedan driver suffered full-body injuries and shock after aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to a collision with a parked limo on West 165 Street in the Bronx. The impact struck the sedan’s front and the limo’s rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 165 Street in the Bronx at 13:37. The 74-year-old male sedan driver, wearing a lap belt, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan, traveling east and going straight ahead, struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked limo. Vehicle damage was centered on the sedan’s front end and the limo’s rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report highlights driver errors—specifically aggressive driving and unsafe speed—as the cause of this crash, emphasizing systemic dangers posed by reckless vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old man suffered neck injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 166 Street and Sheridan Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Nissan SUV, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and remained conscious after the collision. The SUV showed no vehicle damage. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, in intersections where pedestrians have the right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a moped struck her at a Bronx intersection. The rider disregarded traffic controls and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing legally when hit.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Grand Concourse collided with a 29-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near East 161 Street in the Bronx around 9:20 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report cites the moped driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The moped's center front end was the point of impact, indicating a direct collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted beyond her lawful crossing. The incident highlights driver failure to obey traffic signals and yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713568, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi parked on Exterior Street was struck from behind by a sedan traveling south. The impact injured three passengers in the taxi, causing whiplash and neck injuries. Unsafe speed by the sedan driver contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, at 22:32 on Exterior Street, a sedan traveling south struck a parked taxi from behind. The taxi, a 2015 Acura with three occupants, sustained damage to its center back end, while the sedan had front-end damage. The report cites unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Three passengers in the taxi were injured, all conscious and not ejected. Two 23-year-old female passengers suffered neck injuries and whiplash, and a 3-year-old male passenger sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, also complaining of whiplash. The sedan driver’s failure to control speed while approaching a parked vehicle directly caused the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15