The Bronx Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

A 30-year-old man crashed his sedan on West 179 Street in the Bronx. The vehicle overturned after impact. The driver suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. Alcohol and unsafe speed contributed. Airbag deployed. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver lost control of his 2007 Honda sedan on West 179 Street, Bronx. The vehicle overturned, causing serious injury to the driver's elbow, including fracture and dislocation. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed in New York. The airbag deployed, and the driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused center front-end damage to the sedan. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman at Webster Avenue and East 184th Street. She lay bleeding, scalp torn, head wounded. The car showed no damage. The street fell silent after the crash. Blood marked the spot where she fell.

A sedan struck a 54-year-old woman in the intersection of Webster Avenue and East 184th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 54-year-old woman in the intersection. She lay conscious, blood running from her head, scalp torn. The car bore no damage. The street held the silence that follows impact.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the report. The vehicle, a sedan, showed no visible damage after the crash. The woman was injured while crossing at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676143, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman was hit by an SUV turning left on West 183 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on West 183 Street made a left turn and struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a head injury on Brandt Place near University Avenue in the Bronx. He was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The crash involved a single bike traveling south, impacting the rider's right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Brandt Place in the Bronx. The rider was partially ejected and sustained a head injury, resulting in semiconsciousness and minor bleeding. The crash involved one bike traveling straight ahead southbound, which struck the rider's right front quarter panel. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate involvement of other vehicles or pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a southbound e-bike on East 183 Street in the Bronx. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan's right front quarter panel was damaged. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, a 2016 Chevrolet sedan and an e-bike collided while both traveled south on East 183 Street near Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old man wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained neck injuries and contusions. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The e-bike driver was conscious at the scene. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV backed unsafely into her vehicle on Walton Avenue. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Walton Avenue when an SUV was backing unsafely and collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old woman, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists the contributing factors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" on the part of the SUV driver. The SUV struck the sedan’s center front end, damaging the sedan’s front and the SUV’s left rear bumper. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Grand Concourse while crossing with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The victim suffered a concussion and hip-upper leg injuries.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Grand Concourse near East 183 Street in the Bronx. The 25-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver’s distraction and failure to yield caused the collision. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other vehicle details or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi turning left struck a pedestrian crossing Grand Avenue in the Bronx. The man suffered upper leg and hip injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Grand Avenue in the Bronx made a left turn and struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors, specifically driver inattention and failure to yield the right-of-way. The impact occurred at the taxi's left front bumper, causing damage to that area. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter and SUV collided on East Tremont Avenue. The unlicensed scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV was struck on its right rear quarter panel. The crash involved improper lane usage during passing. Injuries were non-ejection and moderate.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling east on East Tremont Avenue was involved in a collision with a station wagon/SUV also traveling east. The scooter driver, a 63-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The scooter driver was unlicensed. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The crash occurred while both vehicles were stopped in traffic before impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy was struck while crossing West Burnside Avenue with the signal. The impact hit the center front end of a Honda car. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West Burnside Avenue and Sedgwick Avenue. He was crossing with the signal when a Honda car struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No details about the driver’s license status or vehicle damage were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old unlicensed e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a Bronx crash. The e-bike struck the left side of an SUV making a left turn on East Burnside Avenue. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male e-bike driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, was making a right turn on East Burnside Avenue in the Bronx when his vehicle collided with a station wagon SUV making a left turn. The e-bike struck the left side doors of the SUV, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the e-bike driver. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling westbound. The e-bike sustained front-end damage, while the SUV showed no damage. No safety equipment was noted for the e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck a car making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. The rider’s legs shattered. He stayed conscious. Sirens came late. The street was quiet except for his scream. The crash left pain and broken bodies behind.

A moped rider, age 32, suffered severe crush injuries to his legs after colliding with a car making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue near East 184th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the moped 'slammed into a car’s left side mid-U-turn.' The rider remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. The moped was traveling straight when it struck the car’s left side doors. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash highlights the danger faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670159, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck struck a parked SUV on Davidson Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 73-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The pickup truck driver passed too closely, causing the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling north on Davidson Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The SUV driver, a 73-year-old female occupant, was injured with contusions and lower leg trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The pickup truck's right front bumper struck the SUV's left front quarter panel. The SUV was stationary before impact, while the pickup truck was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the front bumpers of both vehicles and injured the SUV driver without any indication of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664605, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman driving a sedan north on Jerome Avenue suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle struck the curb with its right front quarter panel. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. Airbag deployed and lap belt used.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx struck the curb with its right front quarter panel. The sole occupant, a 67-year-old female driver, sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664601, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder after a collision with a sedan on Grand Concourse. Both vehicles were traveling north. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Grand Concourse. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The collision involved a northbound sedan and a northbound bike. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver error. Glare also contributed to the bicyclist's condition. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bicyclist, who was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No damage was reported to the bike. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662336, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing north on Undercliff Avenue struck its right rear passenger. The 31-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused damage to the vehicle’s right rear bumper. The driver’s unsafe backing led to the injury.

According to the police report, a 2019 Dodge sedan was backing north on Undercliff Avenue when it caused injury to its right rear passenger. The 31-year-old female occupant sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The vehicle’s right rear bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor. The driver, a licensed male from North Carolina, was operating the vehicle during the backing maneuver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious throughout.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663587, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old woman driving a 2022 Jeep SUV suffered severe leg injuries in a crash on Popham Avenue. The collision involved a parked 2012 Acura SUV and a motorcycle. The driver was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on Popham Avenue involving a 2022 Jeep SUV she was driving, a parked 2012 Acura SUV, and a motorcycle. The woman sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The Acura SUV was parked and struck on its right front bumper. The Jeep SUV was traveling southwest and impacted with its center front end. The motorcycle was also parked. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The motorcycle driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. Driver distraction was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling south. The motorcycle driver, a 26-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660784, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist heading east on East 184 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered a head contusion and bruising. The bike and sedan both sustained front-end damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling north on East 184 Street collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and bruising. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The crash occurred near Grand Concourse in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossed Grand Concourse with the light. An e-scooter sped through. The frame smashed his face. Blood spilled. He fell, semiconscious. The scooter kept going. The street stayed hard and silent.

A 35-year-old man was crossing Grand Concourse with the signal when an e-scooter hit him at speed. According to the police report, 'A man crossed with the light. An e-scooter came fast. His face met the frame. Blood poured. He dropped, semiconscious, 35 years old. The scooter rolled on, untouched.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and facial injuries, left semiconscious at the intersection. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter showed no damage and continued on after the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15