The Bronx Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

Two vehicles collided on East 188 Street in a late-night crash. A front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage in the impact.

According to the police report, a 2023 Nissan sedan and a 2021 Toyota SUV collided on East 188 Street at 1:20 a.m. Both drivers were distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed twice as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling south going straight ahead, and the SUV's pre-crash action was noted as 'Other*.' The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. A 27-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south on Echo Place struck three pedestrians outside an intersection. All victims suffered injuries including head abrasions and shoulder trauma. The driver’s unsafe speed and aggressive driving caused the crash, leaving victims in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a 2023 Taizhou moped traveling south on Echo Place collided with three pedestrians who were not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The victims—a 26-year-old woman and two young boys aged 3 and 5—sustained injuries including shoulder and head abrasions, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites the moped driver’s unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. No vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrians were injured despite not being in the roadway, highlighting the danger posed by the driver’s reckless behavior. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrians themselves.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north on East 175 Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her entire body. The crash involved driver errors including disregarding traffic control and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on East 175 Street in the Bronx struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report identifies the moped driver’s failure to obey traffic control devices and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the moped's left front bumper. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were cited. This crash highlights driver errors related to traffic control disregard and speed as central causes of injury to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy bled in the Bronx night, struck head-on by a speeding SUV. His arm split open. He stayed conscious, pain echoing down Undercliff Avenue. Steel met flesh. The street bore witness. The driver’s speed left no room for mercy.

A 13-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle on Undercliff Avenue near 1501 in the Bronx at 10:40 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the boy was crossing the street outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV, traveling at an unsafe speed, hit him head-on. The impact caused severe bleeding from his arm, but he remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the crash. The driver was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, and the vehicle’s center front end struck the boy. The police report does not list any pedestrian actions as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver’s unsafe speed. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of excessive speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver, unlicensed and traveling west, struck the left side of a southbound sedan making a left turn on West Tremont Avenue. The moped rider was ejected, suffering contusions and lower leg injuries, while the sedan driver remained uninjured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:40 on West Tremont Avenue when a sedan was making a left turn southbound. The moped, traveling westbound, collided with the left side doors of the sedan. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error. The moped driver was unlicensed, while the sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no other contributing victim behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the sedan's left side doors and the moped's left front bumper, confirming the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747326, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan moving from a parked position struck a northbound e-bike on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The sedan driver, injured with bruises and contusions, disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:29 on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. A sedan, initially parked and then moving southbound, collided with a northbound e-bike. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The e-bike sustained no damage and had no occupants at the time. The sedan's front center end was damaged at the left front bumper. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically unsafe speed and failure to obey traffic controls, as the primary causes of this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and facial injuries after improperly turning an SUV on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The vehicle struck an object or surface with its right front bumper, causing significant damage and injury to the driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:46 on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The 42-year-old male driver of a 2022 Jeep SUV was making a U-turn when the collision happened. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating driver error. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver was injured, suffering a concussion and facial injuries, but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other parties were involved or injured. The report highlights the driver's failure to execute a proper turn as the cause of the crash, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male bicyclist riding north on University Avenue suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries after a 2009 Jeep SUV made a right turn, colliding at the bike’s center back end. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on University Avenue around 4 PM. A 2009 Jeep SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a northbound bicyclist at the bike’s center back end. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, including contusions and bruises, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes, indicating driver error related to vehicle maneuvers. The SUV’s impact point was its right front quarter panel, consistent with a failure to yield or inadequate awareness during the turn. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable bicyclists in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-bike driver suffered a fractured shoulder after colliding with an SUV on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV struck the bike’s right front quarter panel while traveling south. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:48 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved an SUV traveling south and an e-bike traveling east. The SUV impacted the e-bike on its right front quarter panel, causing a fracture and dislocation to the e-bike driver’s upper arm. The e-bike driver, a 32-year-old female, was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report identifies the e-bike driver as unlicensed, which is a notable factor in the crash. No other contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified in the report. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The e-bike driver’s injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3).

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a southbound bicyclist stopped in traffic on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The 33-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed confusion and error involving the bicyclist.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn northbound on East 180 Street when it struck a southbound bicyclist stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion or error on the bicyclist's part. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly noted in the report. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike's front end, with no damage reported to the sedan. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights risks during left turns and the vulnerability of cyclists in traffic confusion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan parked on Sedgwick Avenue struck a southbound e-bike, injuring the 28-year-old male cyclist. The impact caused upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in Bronx streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:43 on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Honda sedan, parked and facing north, collided with a southbound e-bike driven by a 28-year-old male cyclist. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper hitting the e-bike's center front end. The cyclist sustained internal complaints and upper arm injuries but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, especially in interactions with vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion after an SUV struck him on the right side doors. The crash occurred on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with no helmet worn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:20 on East 180 Street in the Bronx. A southbound SUV collided with an eastbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old male, was ejected and sustained a head contusion, classified as injury severity 3. The bicyclist was conscious but not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the SUV's right side doors. No pedestrian or cyclist behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738045, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-on on East 184 Street in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered injuries, including head trauma and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the primary causes of the crash, highlighting systemic dangers on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:54 PM on East 184 Street near Ryer Avenue in the Bronx. Two vehicles, a 2020 Ford SUV and a 2003 BMW sedan, both traveling westbound, collided at their left front quarter panels. The 23-year-old female driver of the BMW suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving, which led to significant injuries despite the use of safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at East 175 Street and Monroe Avenue in the Bronx. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, unsafe speed, and traffic control disregard as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on East 175 Street near Monroe Avenue in the Bronx at 4:50 p.m. The first vehicle was traveling south with no occupants, while the second was parked eastbound with three occupants. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the left front quarter panel of the parked SUV. A 47-year-old male rear passenger in the second SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Unsafe Speed,' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The injured occupant was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738047, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered a severe knee injury in a rear-end collision on Jerome Avenue. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The impact damaged the vehicle's left front bumper, leaving the driver conscious but fractured.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female sedan driver was injured in a crash at 2352 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, around 12:05 a.m. The vehicle was traveling north when it struck another vehicle from behind. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan, which sustained damage. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious but suffered a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash underscores the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was injured and ejected after a sedan merging southbound collided with the moped's left front bumper on the Major Deegan Expressway. The crash caused neck abrasions and left front damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan merging southbound struck a moped that was parked, impacting the moped's left front bumper and the sedan's left front quarter panel. The moped driver, a 34-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained neck abrasions classified as injury severity 3. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor in the collision. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north collided with a pedestrian at an intersection on Anthony Avenue. Both the 16-year-old moped driver and the 22-year-old pedestrian sustained moderate injuries. The impact caused abrasions and contusions, leaving both conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Anthony Avenue struck a pedestrian located at the intersection. The moped driver, a 16-year-old male, suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as moderate injury. The pedestrian, a 22-year-old male, sustained contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, also moderate in severity. Both parties remained conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The report lists the contributing factors for both individuals as unspecified. No helmet or other safety equipment was used by the moped driver. The pedestrian was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' at the time of the crash. The data does not specify driver license status or explicit driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision at an intersection highlights systemic risks involving vulnerable road users and motorized vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737018, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old unlicensed moped driver crashed on Creston Avenue, suffering neck abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as causes. The driver was conscious and not ejected, with two occupants on board. The front center of the moped was damaged.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male moped driver was injured in a crash on Creston Avenue in the Bronx at 1:05 a.m. The report identifies the driver as unlicensed and traveling southbound with two occupants on the vehicle. The crash involved impact to the center front end of the moped, which sustained damage. The driver suffered neck abrasions and was conscious after the collision, with no ejection from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as central to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male bicyclist riding east on Grand Concourse was injured when a northbound SUV struck his left side. The collision caused fractures and dislocations to the cyclist’s lower arm and hand. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, at approximately 8:30 PM, a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Grand Concourse collided with an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the left side doors, causing injuries described as fractures and dislocations to the cyclist’s elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The lack of identified driver errors leaves the cause unclear, but the impact and injuries highlight the vulnerability of the bicyclist in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female SUV driver traveling north on Jerome Avenue suffered a facial contusion after a collision impacting the vehicle’s right front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained, sustaining moderate injury in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female driver of a 2024 Hyundai SUV was traveling straight ahead northbound on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx at 8:19 a.m. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper, indicating the point of impact. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected but suffered a contusion to her face, classified as a moderate injury (severity 3). The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was registered in Connecticut. The collision caused injury to the driver herself, highlighting risks even to vehicle occupants. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15