Bronx CB6: riders down, promises pending

Jul 31 - Two sedans collided on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. Four occupants suffered whiplash and back injuries. Both vehicles were stopped in traffic before impact. Defective brakes contributed to the crash. All injured remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Webster Avenue in the Bronx around 12:15 a.m. Four occupants—two drivers and two front passengers—were injured, suffering whiplash and back pain. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash occurred while both vehicles were stopped in traffic. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The impact points included the left rear bumper and center back end of the vehicles. No occupants were ejected. The report does not indicate any victim fault or helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 30 - A sedan struck an e-scooter from behind on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. Both men on the scooter suffered head and eye injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention and following too closely. Both drivers were conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Southern Boulevard rear-ended an e-scooter also heading north. The e-scooter carried two men, a 27-year-old driver and a 27-year-old passenger. Both sustained injuries: the driver suffered head trauma, and the passenger suffered an eye injury. Neither was ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The sedan's center back end struck the e-scooter's center front end. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the scooter occupants. The collision caused internal injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 27 - An e-bike rider struck by an SUV backing unsafely on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 31-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered neck abrasions. The SUV driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west on East Tremont Avenue was injured when a northbound SUV made a left turn and backed unsafely into his path. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, contributing to the collision. The cyclist was ejected and sustained neck abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was on the bike rider. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and backing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 27 - A Jeep SUV struck a motorscooter in the Bronx at Washington Avenue. The scooter driver, unlicensed, was injured with a shoulder contusion. The SUV driver was distracted. Impact was on the SUV’s right front bumper and scooter’s left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling south struck a motorscooter also heading south on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. The motorscooter driver was changing lanes when the collision occurred. The scooter driver, a 20-year-old male, suffered an upper arm and shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed but distracted, listed as the contributing factor. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the scooter’s left rear quarter panel. The scooter driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - E-scooter slammed into car doors in the Bronx. Young rider gashed his leg, stayed conscious. No driver errors listed. Streets left him bleeding.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured when he struck the left side doors of another vehicle near Bronx Park Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for this incident. The only safety equipment noted was a helmet, but it was not cited as a factor. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650436 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - A sedan traveling east struck a parked bus on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as factors. The bus was stationary with five occupants aboard.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 180 Street collided with a parked bus. The sedan's driver, a 38-year-old male occupant, sustained a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The bus was parked with five occupants inside and suffered damage to its left rear quarter panel. The sedan's right front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was properly licensed and used safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists. The report also notes outside car distraction as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - A 21-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and abrasions in a crash on Bronx River Parkway. The sedan struck an object front-center at unsafe speed. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Two occupants were in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bronx River Parkway crashed at 4:00 a.m. The driver, a 21-year-old male, sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The vehicle's point of impact and damage was the center front end. Two occupants were in the sedan. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not list any victim errors or safety equipment usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - A sedan turning right hit a southbound cyclist on Hughes Avenue. The rider, 52, was thrown and injured in the leg and foot. Police cite failure to yield and other driver errors. The cyclist stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 2017 Mercedes sedan driven by an unlicensed man made a right turn on Hughes Avenue and struck a 52-year-old bicyclist traveling south. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Other Vehicular,' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan was damaged on its right rear quarter panel; the bike was hit at its center front end. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - MTA leaders press Mayor Adams to revive Fordham Road bus lane plans. Council Member Feliz stands opposed. Business groups resist. Eighty-five thousand daily riders face slow, crowded buses. City’s promise for safer, faster transit stalls. DOT offers compromise. Vulnerable commuters wait.

On July 20, 2023, the MTA called on Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to support renewed bus lane expansion on Fordham Road. The city had canceled a planned busway after pushback from business owners and Council Member Oswald Feliz, who remains a vocal critic. MTA New York City Transit President Richard Davey said, "Our hope is that we DOT stays with us and we're implementing this, hopefully, later this year." MTA CEO Janno Lieber stressed, "We can't deemphasize and under-prioritize the lives of people of the Bronx and also Upper Manhattan who are trying to get east and west across this incredibly busy corridor." DOT spokesperson Vin Barone described a new proposal with dedicated curbside loading and minimal traffic diversions. The city’s earlier pledge for 20 new miles of bus lanes per year has not been met. Eighty-five thousand daily bus riders, many vulnerable, remain at risk on slow, crowded streets. No formal safety analysis was provided.

• MTA’s ‘Hope’ for Eric Adams: ‘Stay With Us’ On Fordham Road, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-20

Jul 17 - A moped struck a sedan making a left turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver, unlicensed and injured with chest trauma and whiplash, suffered serious injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage and passing too closely.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with a sedan making a left turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 28-year-old man, was injured with chest trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely" as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - A 54-year-old male bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries in a crash on East 175 Street near Crotona Avenue. The collision involved driver inattention. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore stoppers only. The impact struck the bike’s center front end.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on East 175 Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and upper arm injury. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was riding south, going straight ahead, when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was not ejected and was using stoppers only as safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - A 16-year-old girl suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV struck her at an intersection on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. The driver made a right turn and hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. Alcohol and aggressive driving were factors.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Arthur Avenue and East 188 Street in the Bronx. The driver of a 2017 BMW SUV was making a right turn when the vehicle struck the pedestrian. The impact was at the vehicle’s center front end, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. Contributing factors listed include alcohol involvement and aggressive driving or road rage by the driver. The pedestrian was in the roadway at the time of the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The report highlights driver errors related to alcohol use and aggressive behavior as key causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646240 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - A sedan struck a moped on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The moped carried two riders. A 15-year-old front passenger in the sedan suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The driver showed signs of distraction and ignored traffic controls.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East Fordham Road collided with a moped traveling north near Crotona Avenue. The impact occurred at the sedan's right rear quarter panel and the moped's center front end. A 15-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg, and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals, leading to the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The moped carried two occupants, but their conditions were not detailed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - A sedan making a left turn was struck from behind on East Fordham Road. The front passenger, a 31-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The driver’s distraction caused the collision. The passenger was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2015 Honda sedan was making a left turn on East Fordham Road when it was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling straight. The front passenger, a 31-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan, damaging the vehicle in the same area. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642607 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - A 42-year-old man was struck by a sedan in the Bronx. The driver was inattentive and aggressive. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. The crash happened near East 180 Street. The victim complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian in the Bronx near East 180 Street. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and aggressive driving as contributing factors. No other vehicle occupants were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and aggressive drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644909 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - An SUV hit a 13-year-old girl at Southern Boulevard and East 187 Street. The driver was distracted. The girl suffered a head injury but stayed conscious. No damage to the vehicle. System failed to protect her.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a northbound SUV at the intersection of Southern Boulevard and East 187 Street in the Bronx. The girl suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The SUV, a 2013 Nissan, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642360 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - An e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan passed and struck him on East Tremont Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The rider was conscious and not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a 2022 Toyota sedan passed him on East Tremont Avenue and struck his right front quarter panel. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling east and attempting to pass the e-bike, which was going straight ahead in the same direction. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers passing vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642359 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - A 91-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 187 Street in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when hit. The crash left her injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 91-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 187 Street in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. There is no indication of victim fault or safety equipment use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641805 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - A sedan and a taxi crashed on East 183 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved failure to yield and disregarded traffic control. Both vehicles hit front bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep sedan traveling south on East 183 Street collided with a 2014 Toyota taxi traveling west. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the taxi. The sedan had three occupants; the taxi had one. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 25 - A taxi traveling south struck the left rear bumper of a parked taxi on Park Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the moving taxi suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Park Avenue collided with the left rear bumper of a parked taxi. The driver of the moving taxi, a 53-year-old man, was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked taxi was stationary at the time of impact. Damage was limited to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving taxi. No other injuries or ejections were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640982 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19