Longwood Bleeds: City Stalls, Streets Kill

A sedan making a left turn hit a pedestrian crossing Intervale Avenue with the signal. The woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s actions caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Intervale Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing the street with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian, described as conscious and injured, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Nissan sedan. The collision resulted from the driver's failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal, highlighting a critical driver error that led to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737880, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck traveling east struck a parked sedan on Stebbins Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Multiple vehicles were damaged in the chain of collisions. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, at 12:15 a.m. on Stebbins Avenue in the Bronx, a pick-up truck traveling east collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old male occupant, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not specify contributing driver errors, listing them as 'unspecified.' Several other parked vehicles, including sedans, were damaged in the incident. The crash highlights the dangers posed by moving vehicles striking parked cars and the resulting injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man suffered head injuries after an SUV hit him while he emerged from behind a parked vehicle in the Bronx. The crash happened at night with limited visibility, causing a center front impact to the vehicle and abrasions to the pedestrian.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:33 PM in the Bronx near 941 Intervale Avenue. A 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2012 Hyundai SUV traveling south struck him with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision happened. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a role in the crash. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two pedestrians suffered fractures and dislocations after a collision involving two sedans making left turns on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. The crash caused severe lower leg and pelvic injuries, highlighting driver errors and pedestrian confusion off intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:37 on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans, both traveling north and making left turns, collided, impacting their center front and back ends. Two pedestrians, a 41-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, were injured off the roadway but not at an intersection. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, while the woman sustained similar injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The report cites driver error of 'Following Too Closely' and pedestrian confusion as contributing factors. Both pedestrians were conscious but seriously injured. The collision underscores the dangers of driver failure to maintain safe following distances and the risks posed by pedestrian confusion in non-intersection areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a southbound sedan on Prospect Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at an intersection, causing contusions and bruises. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Prospect Avenue when a 2016 Nissan sedan traveling southbound struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, and no pedestrian actions were noted as contributing. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed collision. The pedestrian's exact actions prior to the crash remain unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man suffered chest injuries and shock after a sedan struck him while making a left turn in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the pedestrian to be hit outside an intersection with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured with chest trauma and shock after being struck by a 2013 Cadillac sedan traveling south on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx at 8:15 a.m. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, and the vehicle sustained no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver was licensed and from Connecticut. The pedestrian's actions are unknown and not listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights driver errors in yielding and attention as central causes of the pedestrian's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal in the Bronx. Both suffered upper arm and facial injuries, left in shock. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the collision, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2014 Dodge sedan traveling west on Kelly Street was making a right turn when it struck two pedestrians at the intersection. Both pedestrians, a 23-year-old woman and an infant, were crossing with the signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrians sustained injuries to the shoulder and face, including contusions and abrasions, and were left in shock. The vehicle sustained no damage and the point of impact showed no damage, indicating the collision's nature. The driver was licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver starting from a parking spot struck a southbound sedan on Beck Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, reporting pain and nausea. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:12 on Beck Street in the Bronx. A 2019 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was starting from a parking position when it collided with a southbound 2022 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The sedan's 51-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the sedan driver. The collision highlights risks posed by inexperienced drivers maneuvering from parked positions into active traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped turning left collided with an eastbound SUV on Beck Street in the Bronx. Three men on the moped were injured, including one partially ejected passenger with fractures. The SUV driver sustained bruises. The crash caused serious lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:20 on Beck Street in the Bronx. A moped carrying three occupants was making a left turn when it collided with a Chevrolet SUV traveling straight east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the moped. The moped passengers, all men aged 30, suffered injuries including fractures and dislocations, with one partially ejected from the vehicle. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, and the moped driver also sustained contusions and bruises. The report cites "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error but does not specify failure to yield or other explicit violations. None of the injured wore safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers of left turns involving vulnerable multi-passenger mopeds and larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712697, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old woman was struck by a northbound taxi on Longfellow Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, hit her with the front center of the vehicle. She suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:25 on Longfellow Avenue, Bronx. A 55-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Toyota taxi traveling north struck her at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the report emphasizes the driver's failure to maintain attention. The taxi's point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian sustained a serious injury to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The impact caused bruising and serious injury, highlighting driver negligence in yielding right-of-way to pedestrians.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. There is no indication of any contributing behavior from the pedestrian. This incident underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs slammed together at East 167th and Fox. One turned left, one barreled straight. Alcohol in the mix. A 36-year-old woman thrown from her vehicle, leg torn, blood pooling. Airbag burst. She stayed awake as the city roared on.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided head-on at the corner of East 167th Street and Fox Street in the Bronx at 21:35. One vehicle, a 2018 Honda SUV, was making a left turn while the other, a 2005 Toyota SUV, was traveling straight. The report explicitly lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact was severe: a 36-year-old woman, driving one of the vehicles, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to her leg. She remained conscious at the scene, with blood visible on the street and her airbag deployed. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when alcohol and driver error intersect on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx struck an object with its left front bumper. The front passenger, a 30-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The driver was unlicensed and driving at unsafe speeds with aggressive behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:08 AM on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 2014 Mercedes sedan driven by an unlicensed male driver was traveling west, going straight ahead when the left front bumper struck an object. The front passenger, a 30-year-old woman wearing a lap belt, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The driver’s unlicensed status and unsafe driving behavior directly contributed to the crash and the passenger’s injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash when an SUV making a right turn struck her at a Bronx intersection. The driver’s tinted windows impaired visibility, contributing to the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Prospect Avenue in the Bronx at 6:50 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Jeep SUV, traveling northeast and making a right turn, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and complained of whiplash. The report identifies the driver's tinted windows as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility during the maneuver. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was cited. The collision highlights the danger posed by driver visibility issues, specifically tinted windows, during turning movements in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699471, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman suffered neck contusions after a sedan failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2005 Nissan sedan struck her at the intersection of East 167 Street and Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver was making a right turn traveling west when the vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered neck contusions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. This collision highlights the critical role of driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, in pedestrian injuries at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck an SUV traveling east on East 163 Street in the Bronx. A 10-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered a head contusion. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front and rear quarter panels.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn collided with an SUV going straight ahead on East 163 Street in the Bronx. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The 10-year-old female passenger in the SUV, seated in the middle rear seat and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was male and licensed; the SUV driver was female and licensed. The crash injured a vulnerable occupant inside the SUV, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped carrying two women struck an SUV making a U-turn on Simpson Street. Both moped riders were ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to back and legs. The moped driver was unlicensed. The SUV driver made an improper lane maneuver.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old unlicensed female moped driver and her 32-year-old female passenger were injured when their moped collided with a station wagon SUV making a U-turn on Simpson Street. Both moped occupants were ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the back and lower legs. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating the SUV driver’s improper lane usage during the U-turn. The moped driver was traveling straight westbound when the collision occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. Both riders wore helmets. The SUV driver was licensed and female.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man struck a parked Honda on East 167th Street. The crash was hard. He stayed inside the car. He did not survive. The street was quiet. The sedan did not move. The man’s life ended there.

A 34-year-old man died after his vehicle collided with the rear bumper of a parked 2013 Honda sedan near 1025 East 167th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 34-year-old man died after crashing into the rear bumper of a parked 2013 Honda sedan. He was not thrown from the car. He stayed inside. He did not survive.' The crash involved only the man’s vehicle and the stationary sedan. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police data. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided on East 165 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck each other’s front bumpers. Limited visibility contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west and an SUV traveling north collided at East 165 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old female occupant, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Both vehicles impacted each other’s front bumpers. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver’s injury severity was rated as moderate (3). Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead prior to the collision. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652966, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered serious head injuries in a Bronx crash. The sedan driver made a left turn. Both drivers were distracted. The motorcyclist was unconscious and unhelmeted. The collision damaged the right front of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries after a collision with a sedan on East 163 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver was making a left turn while the motorcycle was traveling straight east. Both drivers had contributing factors of driver inattention or distraction. The motorcyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was unconscious and suffered internal injuries. The report lists driver inattention as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652891, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15