Longwood Bleeds: City Stalls, Streets Kill

A moped tore down E 167 St. It hit a parked SUV. The moped driver, unlicensed, flew from the seat. He suffered a head injury and broken bones. Unsafe speed and distraction fueled the crash. The street echoed with sirens and pain.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on E 167 St in the Bronx struck the center rear of a parked SUV. The moped driver, a 24-year-old man without a license, was ejected and sustained a head injury and fractures. Four other occupants, including drivers and registrants of involved vehicles, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment. No blame is placed on those injured. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars struck on E 166 St. Metal twisted. Passengers jolted. Neck injuries reported. Night air thick with sirens. No clear cause. Streets left scarred. Lives shaken.

A taxi and a sedan collided at E 166 St and Prospect Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. The right front bumper of the taxi and the left rear bumper of the sedan took the impact. Two men, a 47-year-old passenger and a 59-year-old driver, suffered neck injuries and reported whiplash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors were identified in the data. Helmet use and signaling were not listed as factors. The crash left both vehicles damaged and passengers hurt, with the cause undetermined in official records.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-scooter struck a 73-year-old woman crossing Westchester Avenue. She walked with the signal. The impact hurt her back. The driver failed to yield. The street saw shock and pain. The city’s danger showed itself again.

A 73-year-old woman was injured when an e-scooter hit her as she crossed Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver, a 27-year-old man on a Ninebot e-scooter, was traveling east and struck the woman with the center front end of the vehicle. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The crash left the woman in shock and with a back injury. The driver’s actions created a dangerous moment for a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 12-year-old boy crossing Kelly Street in the Bronx. The child suffered a leg injury and shock. The car’s front end took the blow. Three others rode inside. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.

A sedan traveling north struck a 12-year-old pedestrian crossing at 681 Kelly Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the child suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock, complaining of pain. The vehicle’s center front end was damaged. Three occupants, including a 39-year-old female driver and two passengers, were in the car. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by children and other vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan with Pennsylvania plates struck an e-scooter at Westchester Avenue. The 47-year-old scooter rider was ejected, scraping his leg and remaining conscious. Police and emergency crews responded as traffic slowed and bystanders watched the aftermath.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Westchester Avenue collided with an e-scooter, ejecting the 47-year-old male scooter rider and leaving him with abrasions to his lower leg. The sedan's driver was unlicensed, and the vehicle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider was injured but conscious at the scene. No helmet use or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A city bus hit a 40-year-old man crossing Westchester Avenue at East 160th Street. The impact slammed his chest, leaving him conscious but injured. Sirens echoed as emergency crews arrived. The crosswalk was marked, the air tense with shock.

A bus traveling west on Westchester Avenue struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with East 160th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk and had no signal. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the bus, and the pedestrian suffered internal chest injuries but remained conscious at the scene. No specific driver errors or equipment issues were cited in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford sedan struck a 26-year-old woman crossing Westchester Avenue at E 163rd Street. The night air was broken by the impact. She remained conscious, suffering a bruised leg. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection of Westchester Avenue and E 163rd Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained a contusion to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to helmet use or signaling were cited. The driver was licensed and operating a Ford sedan registered in New York. The vehicle showed no reported damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal collides with metal on Westchester Ave near E 162 St. A man, 40, clutches his neck, eyes wide in shock. A woman, 38, sits silent beside him. The street is still, holding the echo of impact.

A sedan was struck from behind while slowing or stopping on Westchester Avenue near East 162nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the collision left a 40-year-old man with a neck injury and in visible shock. A 38-year-old woman was also present in the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driver without a license made a left turn on Westchester Ave in the Bronx, striking an 18-year-old bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an upper arm injury, left in shock at the scene with no visible complaint.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5 p.m. on Westchester Ave near Intervale Ave in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a male with an unlicensed New York driver's license, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The impact point was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the bicycle. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained an upper arm injury classified as severity level 3. The report notes no visible complaint from the bicyclist but lists his emotional status as shock. The report does not specify any contributing factors from the bicyclist but highlights the driver's unlicensed status and left turn maneuver as critical elements in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800271, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old girl suffered shoulder bruises after being struck by a right-turning pick-up truck on Westchester Ave in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but confusion and traffic control disregard contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 on Westchester Ave near Simpson St in the Bronx. A 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing the street with the signal. The vehicle involved was a 2015 Ford pick-up truck traveling east and making a right turn. The report cites driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The truck showed no damage and the driver was licensed. The report highlights driver failure to yield and disregard for traffic controls as primary causes, without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A garbage truck struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Westchester Ave in the Bronx. Two female passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash unfolded in the early morning hours with both drivers traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling south on Westchester Ave rear-ended a sedan moving southwest. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, causing damage to its right rear bumper. The sedan carried three occupants, including two female passengers aged 38 and 39, who were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both passengers were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The garbage truck showed no vehicle damage. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries highlight the violent force of the impact on the sedan’s occupants despite proper restraint use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A USPS vehicle traveling east on E 167 St struck a 21-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious and internally injured, highlighting driver-pedestrian conflict outside intersections.

According to the police report, a USPS vehicle was traveling straight ahead eastbound on E 167 St in the Bronx at 17:50 when it struck a 21-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection against the signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and was conscious with internal complaints. The report lists the pedestrian's action as 'Crossing Against Signal' but does not specify any contributing driver errors or other factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by pedestrian crossings outside controlled intersections and the potential for serious injury in such conflicts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV making a right turn collided with a northbound firetruck making a left turn on E 167 St in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained front and rear quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:20 AM on E 167 St near Southern Blvd in the Bronx. A 2019 SUV, traveling south and making a right turn, struck a northbound firetruck that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear quarter panel and the firetruck's center front end. The SUV driver, a 63-year-old male occupant, was injured with back abrasions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of turning maneuvers involving large emergency vehicles and passenger SUVs in Bronx intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 55-year-old man pedaled south on Westchester Avenue at dawn. A vehicle struck him from behind. His head was crushed, blood pooled, but he stayed conscious. The street was quiet. The driver followed too closely and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old man was riding his bicycle south on Westchester Avenue near Home Street in the Bronx at 6:05 a.m. when a vehicle struck him from behind. The report states the cyclist suffered crush injuries to his head but remained conscious as blood pooled on the pavement. The police report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The narrative describes the street as quiet at the time of the collision and notes that the driver was distracted. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior or equipment were listed in the report. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and attention, which led to the violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790889, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped rider suffered full-body abrasions when an SUV executing an improper U-turn struck the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The collision happened in the Bronx, leaving the moped driver injured but conscious, with no ejection reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:44 AM in the Bronx near Southern Boulevard. A 32-year-old male moped driver, holding a permit license, was traveling northeast going straight ahead when a 2008 SUV, also traveling northeast, made an improper U-turn. The SUV struck the moped on its left rear quarter panel, causing center front end damage to the moped. The moped driver sustained abrasions to his entire body and was injured but conscious. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The moped driver was not ejected and no other contributing factors were specified. This crash underscores the dangers posed by improper vehicle maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 57-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured when an SUV making a left turn collided with him in the Bronx. The crash caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the primary contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:43 in the Bronx near Prospect Avenue. A 2009 SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a northbound bicyclist at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 57-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants in the vehicle. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The impact caused damage to the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 58-year-old woman was injured crossing E 166 St in the Bronx. A southbound sedan hit her with its front center, damaging the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing E 166 St outside an intersection or crosswalk. The collision occurred at 5:30 pm in the Bronx. A southbound 2017 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as moderate (injury severity 3), and was conscious after the impact. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified. The data highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements outside controlled crossing areas, emphasizing the critical role of driver vigilance in such environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi making a U-turn on Southern Blvd in the Bronx struck a southbound sedan. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The taxi’s left rear bumper and sedan’s front end were damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM on Southern Blvd near Longwood Ave in the Bronx. The taxi, traveling north, was making a U-turn when it collided with a southbound sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the taxi’s left rear bumper and the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male, was injured with back pain and reported shock, nausea, and pain. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists the contributing factors for the sedan driver as 'Unspecified.' No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited, but the taxi’s U-turn maneuver directly preceded the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:29 on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. One sedan was traveling straight south when it was struck on the right side doors. The other sedan was making a U-turn, impacting the first vehicle with its left front bumper. Both vehicles sustained damage at their points of impact. The front-seat passenger in the first vehicle, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious. She was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, but the collision involved a vehicle making a U-turn and another traveling straight, indicating a failure in maneuvering or yielding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 28-year-old man was injured crossing against the signal on E 163 St in the Bronx. A BMW sedan traveling northeast struck him with its center front end. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg abrasions.

According to the police report, at 18:29 on E 163 St near Intervale Ave in the Bronx, a BMW sedan traveling northeast struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The sedan showed no vehicle damage despite the impact at its center front end. The report highlights driver errors—failure to yield and unsafe speed—as primary causes, with the pedestrian’s crossing against the signal noted but not blamed. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14