The Bronx Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

A sedan and a moped collided on East Burnside Avenue. Both drivers were making left turns. Two men suffered head injuries and shock. The sedan showed no damage; the moped’s front end was crushed. Aggressive driving and other vehicular factors contributed.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old rear passenger and a 21-year-old driver were injured in a collision between a sedan and a moped on East Burnside Avenue. Both vehicles were making left turns at the time of impact. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained no damage, while the moped’s center front end was damaged. The injured occupants suffered head injuries and shock, with complaints of abrasion and minor bleeding. The driver of the sedan was licensed; the moped driver held a permit. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689042, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 65-year-old front-seat passenger suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a Carry All truck and two sedans. Driver inattention caused the impact. The passenger was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a Carry All truck and two sedans, all traveling south. The front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with chest trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicles collided with damage to the left front quarter panel of the truck, the center front end of one sedan, and the right front bumper of the other sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688557, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a 2006 Jeep SUV made a left turn and struck him on the left side doors. The crash occurred on Fame Hall Terrace in the Bronx at 10:28 p.m.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2006 Jeep SUV made a left turn and collided with him on Fame Hall Terrace in the Bronx. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist was traveling eastbound, while the SUV was making a left turn westbound.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman was struck near 1800 University Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The SUV involved was parked and hit on its left rear bumper. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured near 1800 University Avenue in the Bronx. She sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The crash involved a parked 2008 Mercedes SUV that was struck on its left rear bumper. Another vehicle, a 2015 Ford sedan traveling north, was also involved. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no helmet or signaling factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing East Burnside Avenue with the signal. The impact struck his head, causing bruising. The driver was going straight eastbound. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a Honda SUV traveling east on East Burnside Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing north on East Tremont Avenue struck a 30-year-old woman pedestrian outside an intersection. The driver was inattentive and backed unsafely. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2010 Acura sedan traveling north on East Tremont Avenue was backing when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of impact. No safety equipment or victim fault was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male e-scooter driver struck the left side doors of a northbound sedan on East 182 Street in the Bronx. The rider suffered facial contusions and bruises. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male operating an e-scooter collided with the left side doors of a northbound Nissan sedan on East 182 Street in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver sustained facial contusions and bruises but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was driven by a licensed female driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the e-scooter and the left side doors of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a parked sedan on Webster Avenue. The sedan’s 76-year-old driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The impact hit the sedan’s left side doors. The driver remained conscious but injured. Distraction outside the car contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Webster Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The sedan was struck on its left side doors by the bus’s right side doors. The sedan’s 76-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand injury. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Outside Car Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan was stationary before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota SUV struck a man crossing Jerome Avenue. The driver looked away. The SUV’s front end crumpled. The man’s face bled, torn open. He stayed conscious in the Bronx night. Distraction behind the wheel left flesh and metal wrecked.

A 2018 Toyota SUV, heading south on Jerome Avenue near 196th Street, hit a 38-year-old man in the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his face but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV’s front end was dented. The report states, “The driver had looked away.” The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are cited. The crash highlights the danger posed when drivers lose focus, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684371, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moving SUV struck a parked SUV on University Avenue in the Bronx. The impact hit the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. A 32-year-old female passenger suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2023 SUV traveling south on University Avenue rear-ended a parked 2015 SUV. The collision impacted the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. A 32-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the parked SUV was injured, sustaining a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were SUVs, and the crash occurred near West 180 Street in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy was struck while crossing Creston Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated injury to his entire body. The crash occurred in the Bronx near Field Place.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Creston Avenue at a marked crosswalk in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious but suffered fractures and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The vehicle involved was unspecified and traveling south. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685563, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was struck on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The driver, heading east, hit her with the right front bumper. She suffered a neck contusion and bruising. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a neck contusion and bruising but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on West Burnside Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved a left-front impact during a U-turn and a right-side impact from a vehicle going straight. Driver distraction and improper lane use were factors.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on West Burnside Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the eastbound SUV, a 29-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred when one vehicle was making a U-turn and struck the other vehicle traveling straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the U-turning vehicle and the right side doors of the other SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old female bicyclist was struck on her right side by an SUV on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a female bicyclist traveling east on East Tremont Avenue was hit on her right side by a Jeep SUV. The bicyclist, age 41, sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. She was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were noted for the SUV. The impact damaged the right side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old unlicensed moped driver struck a parked SUV on Anthony Avenue in the Bronx. The moped hit the SUV’s left rear bumper. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash was caused by driver inattention.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male moped driver without a license collided with a parked 2017 SUV on Anthony Avenue in the Bronx. The moped struck the SUV’s left rear bumper while traveling north. The rider was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV was unoccupied and stationary at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were noted. The moped showed no vehicle damage despite the collision. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male motorscooter driver was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a left-turning sedan on University Avenue. The scooter struck the sedan’s left front bumper. Failure to yield right-of-way was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling south on University Avenue collided with a sedan making a left turn northwest. The 22-year-old male motorscooter driver was ejected and sustained a head injury, including a concussion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The motorscooter struck the sedan’s left front bumper, causing center front end damage to the scooter. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. The driver of the motorscooter was not wearing any safety equipment. No other injuries or violations were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW slammed into a Toyota’s rear on the Major Deegan. Metal tore. A 36-year-old man in the Toyota bled from the head. He stayed conscious. The harness held. His skin split where steel did not. Blood on the expressway. Sirens followed.

A crash on the Major Deegan Expressway left a 36-year-old man injured. According to the police report, a BMW struck the rear of a Toyota. The impact crumpled metal and split skin. The Toyota’s driver, belted in, suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' The BMW’s front hit the Toyota’s back. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The man’s harness held him in place, but the force cut deep. No other injuries were reported. The report does not specify further driver errors or contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 182 Street. The SUV struck him head-on as both traveled straight. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The cyclist was not wearing safety gear.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south on East 182 Street struck him. Both the bicyclist and the SUV were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the SUV's center front end and other damage to the bicycle. No other occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677042, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two e-bikes crashed on East 182 Street in the Bronx. One rider, 55, was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The crash involved driver inattention and other vehicular factors. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, two e-bikes collided on East 182 Street near Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. A 55-year-old male driver was ejected and sustained serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred on the left side doors of one bike and the center front end of the other. No damage was reported to either e-bike. The injured rider was conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left side of an SUV making an improper U-turn on East 175 Street. The motorcyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver was turning improperly and driving at unsafe speed. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with the left side doors of an SUV making a U-turn northeast on East 175 Street. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was making an improper turn at unsafe speed. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the center front end of the motorcycle and the left side doors of the SUV. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676679, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15