Melrose Bleeds—City Shrugs

A dump truck turned left on Prospect Avenue. A KTM motorcycle slammed into its rear. A 22-year-old woman, helmetless, hit hard. Blood pooled. She lay conscious, hurt, alone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the mark.

A crash on Prospect Avenue involved a dump truck making a left turn and a KTM motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the rear of the truck. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The 22-year-old woman riding the motorcycle suffered severe bleeding across her entire body and was conscious at the scene. She was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The dump truck showed no damage. The data lists driver inattention as a factor, highlighting the systemic danger when large vehicles turn across traffic. The victim was alone on the street after impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a bicycle collided on Melrose Avenue in the Bronx. The 18-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The bicyclist was unlicensed and riding westbound when struck by the northbound sedan.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Melrose Avenue involving a sedan traveling north and a bicycle traveling west. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was unlicensed. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the bike with its right front bumper. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. Vehicle damage was recorded on the sedan's center front end, while the bike showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and injured on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The driver suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. The SUV involved showed no damage. The crash happened at night with the SUV making a left turn.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The moped was traveling eastbound, and the SUV was making a left turn westbound. The moped sustained front-end damage, while the SUV showed no damage. The driver wore a helmet but suffered abrasions and an upper arm injury. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV’s left turn and the moped’s straight travel led to the impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist crashed on East 156 Street in the Bronx. He disregarded traffic control and sped. The rider fractured his knee and lower leg. The motorcycle struck left side doors. No helmet was worn. Injuries were severe but he remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male motorcyclist traveling east on East 156 Street in the Bronx disregarded traffic control and was driving at an unsafe speed. The motorcycle collided with the left side doors of another vehicle. The rider was not ejected but suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and injured but not ejected from the motorcycle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by ignoring traffic signals and speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old unlicensed moped driver collided with a taxi making a right turn on Westchester Avenue. The moped struck the taxi’s front end, causing partial ejection and severe leg injuries. The driver was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Westchester Avenue collided with a taxi making a right turn westbound. The moped struck the taxi’s center front end with its right front quarter panel. The moped driver, a 38-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a motorcycle helmet. The report notes the moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified. The taxi had no occupants at the time. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles’ front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision with an SUV on 3 Avenue. Both vehicles traveled northeast. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end, causing whiplash.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2007 sedan was injured when a 2023 SUV rear-ended his vehicle on 3 Avenue. The sedan driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling northeast and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either vehicle. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle, as was the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn hit a 19-year-old bicyclist going straight on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and injured in the elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted and inexperienced. The cyclist suffered shock and pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 149 Street in the Bronx made a U-turn and collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist who was going straight ahead. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the bicycle. The bicyclist was treated for shock and complaints of pain or nausea. No other occupants were in the sedan at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652937, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy on an e-bike crashed on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. He suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The bike's front end was damaged. Unsafe speed was a factor. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a crash on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-bike, a Honda, was traveling west and struck an object or vehicle with its center front end, causing damage. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The rider's safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed on e-bikes in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in the Bronx. The sedan made a left turn and struck the cyclist on the left side. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries but remained conscious. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Saint Anns Avenue made a left turn and collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 23-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan showed no damage. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642270, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and e-bike collided on 3rd Avenue. The rider, 58, was thrown headfirst to the pavement. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. A bus and SUV were damaged. The man lay semiconscious, life leaking out.

A violent crash unfolded on 3rd Avenue near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 58-year-old man riding a moped collided with an e-bike during an improper passing maneuver. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the listed contributing factor. The rider was ejected and struck his head, suffering severe bleeding and semiconsciousness. Both the moped and e-bike drivers were unlicensed. The crash left a bus and an SUV with visible damage. The police report notes the injured rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The scene was marked by blood and broken machines. No pedestrians or bystanders were reported hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male driver lost consciousness and crashed his SUV on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver operating a 2023 Chevrolet SUV on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx lost consciousness while driving northbound. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper upon impact. The driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement and loss of consciousness as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving and medical incapacitation behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and full-body injuries on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured while making a left turn on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The crash involved only the bicyclist, who was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors related to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy on a bike was ejected and injured in a crash with an SUV on East 156 Street. The bike hit the SUV’s front center. The boy suffered bruises and leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and driving southbound.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a 2005 Toyota SUV on East 156 Street in the Bronx. The SUV was traveling southbound, and the bike was going westbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end and the bike’s right side doors. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver was a licensed female driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained damage to its front center end, while the bike showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south struck a parked sedan on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. Three men inside the sedan suffered whiplash and back injuries. Unsafe speed and lane changing by the moped driver caused the crash. All occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with a parked sedan on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The moped struck the sedan’s left rear bumper with its center front end. Three male occupants inside the sedan were injured, complaining of whiplash and back pain. The front passenger, driver, and rear passenger were all conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors for the moped driver. The sedan was stationary before the crash. No ejections occurred. The moped driver was unlicensed. The injuries were classified as moderate. The crash highlights risks posed by speeding and erratic lane changes in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. The 26-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 2011 sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight north on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way by both parties as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end were damaged in the crash. The cyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered internal complaints and serious head injury. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622656, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota sedan struck a 70-year-old man crossing East 149th Street. The car hit him head-on. Blood pooled on the pavement. He died under the streetlights. The driver and passenger were unharmed. The street fell silent after the impact.

A 70-year-old man died after a westbound Toyota sedan struck him head-on as he crossed East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 70-year-old man stepped into the street. A westbound Toyota struck him head-on. He bled from the head. He died there, alone, beneath the glow of the streetlights.' The pedestrian suffered a fatal head wound and died at the scene. The driver, a 50-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The impact was at the center front end of the vehicle. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a Nissan sedan turning improperly on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver made a U-turn westbound. The SUV hit the sedan’s right front bumper with its center front end. A front passenger in the SUV suffered leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford SUV traveling eastbound collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan making an improper U-turn westbound on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the sedan's right front bumper. The SUV carried two occupants; a 22-year-old female front passenger was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly" by the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were noted. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck the rear of a southbound SUV on 3 Avenue. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured and incoherent. Police found illegal drugs involved. The bus showed damage to its center back end. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on 3 Avenue collided with the left front bumper of a southbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured and incoherent but not ejected. The bus sustained damage to its center back end. The report lists illegal drugs as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The bus was slowing or stopping before impact, while the SUV was going straight ahead. The collision suggests driver error related to impaired operation due to illegal drugs. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a northbound bicyclist on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed inattention and improper lane usage. The bicyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on 3 Avenue in the Bronx when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors including inattention, distraction, and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and the center back end of the bike. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash but suffered significant injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622961, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Melrose Avenue in the Bronx. A 62-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles hit front quarters. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Melrose Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved a 62-year-old female driver who was injured, sustaining neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling south and impacted each other on their front quarter panels—right front bumper on one SUV and left front bumper on the other. There were three occupants in one vehicle and one in the other. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15