Longwood Bleeds: City Stalls, Streets Kill

A 28-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a left-turning sedan on Southern Boulevard. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Southern Boulevard at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver, a female with a permit license, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and sustained a head abrasion, classified as injury severity 3, but remained conscious. The sedan, an Audi registered in New Jersey, had no visible damage despite the impact to its left front bumper. No other contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. Both drivers were male. The unlicensed driver struck the rear of the other vehicle. Two men suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Aggressive driving was a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver of the Audi, who was unlicensed, struck the center back end of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. Both vehicles were traveling west. Two male occupants, the drivers and a front passenger, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The Ford driver was licensed; the Audi driver was not. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young man crashed his motorbike on Saint John Avenue. No helmet. No armor. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, pain sharp, staring at the pavement. The bike stood untouched. Inexperience cost him flesh.

A 25-year-old man riding a motorbike west on Saint John Avenue near 1034 in the Bronx suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as the contributing factor. The report states the rider wore no helmet or armor. The motorbike itself was undamaged, and no other vehicles or people were involved. The injured man remained conscious at the scene. The data highlights driver inexperience as the primary cause, with lack of safety equipment noted only after the error. No blame is placed on the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman was struck at a Bronx intersection by a southbound cyclist. She suffered a head injury and was semiconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The bike showed no damage. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Southern Boulevard and Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. She sustained a head injury and was semiconscious after being hit by a southbound cyclist traveling straight ahead. The bike showed no damage upon impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian's actions were unclear, but confusion played a role. No safety equipment or signals were mentioned. The cyclist was the sole occupant of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649187, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male driver was ejected and injured in a Bronx crash. The vehicle struck head-on. The driver suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was unlicensed. The crash occurred on Prospect Avenue near 1054.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle, traveling north, sustained center front end damage from a collision. The driver was unlicensed, which is a critical factor in the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any victim errors. The driver suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A GMC SUV struck the rear of a Toyota on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. Three occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2001 GMC SUV traveling northeast on Southern Boulevard rear-ended a 2005 Toyota also heading northeast. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The collision injured three occupants in the SUV: the driver, a front passenger, and a right rear passenger. All suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The Toyota sustained front-end damage; the SUV showed no damage. Safety equipment used included lap belts and harnesses. No contributing factors related to the victims were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on an e-scooter lost control on Westchester Avenue. He flew off. His face hit the street. Blood pooled. The scooter stood untouched. He lay conscious, bleeding in the Bronx heat. No other vehicles involved. No helmet. No help nearby.

A 42-year-old man riding an e-scooter southbound on Westchester Avenue near Intervale Avenue in the Bronx was ejected from his scooter and suffered severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'He flew off. His face struck pavement. Blood pooled. The scooter stood upright. He lay conscious, bleeding alone in the summer heat.' No other vehicles were involved and the e-scooter showed no damage. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a contributing factor. The crash left the rider injured and bleeding, with no mention of outside interference or driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon struck a sedan from behind on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. Two 19-year-old passengers in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV rear-ended a sedan traveling north on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. Two 19-year-old male passengers in the SUV were injured, both suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the SUV's center back end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and injured on East 165 Street in the Bronx. The crash involved improper lane usage. The rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on East 165 Street collided with another vehicle making a right turn southwest. The motorcyclist, a 52-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The motorcycle's left front bumper and the other vehicle's right front quarter panel were damaged. The rider was wearing a helmet but still suffered injury. The driver held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Westchester Avenue. The impact caused a head injury and concussion. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a crash on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The 44-year-old male suffered a head injury and concussion after being struck at an intersection. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash highlights the dangers posed when drivers do not yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV on Longwood Avenue. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The girl suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Longwood Avenue with the signal. She was hit by a northbound 2016 Nissan SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man was struck while crossing Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The SUV was backing up when the crash occurred. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2017 Nissan SUV, traveling north, was backing up. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle backing up. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian's contributing factors are unspecified. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Westchester Avenue at night. One driver suffered a head injury and shock. The collision involved unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. Both vehicles hit with right front bumpers. The injured driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Westchester Avenue. The driver of the westbound Hyundai, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash occurred as the Hyundai was making a left turn and the other sedan was traveling north going straight ahead. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers. Contributing factors listed include unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. The report identifies driver errors related to these factors but does not specify further details. The injured occupant complained of pain or nausea following the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Intervale Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers were distracted. A 33-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Impact struck left front bumper of one car and right front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers licensed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Intervale Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The female driver, age 33, was injured with a head injury and concussion. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were licensed and traveling east. The female driver was starting from parking, while the male driver was going straight ahead. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor for both drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male driver suffered injuries after his sedan was struck from behind by an SUV. The crash occurred at night on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV was parked before impact. Driver distraction contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Westchester Avenue was rear-ended by a northbound SUV that was initially parked. The sedan's 36-year-old male driver was injured and experienced shock. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the sedan's center front end was damaged. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old unlicensed e-bike driver crashed on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. He was partially ejected and suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the collision. The rider was conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a crash on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was partially ejected from the vehicle and sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and traveling southbound, going straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision damaged the center front end of the e-bike. No safety equipment was used by the rider. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3, with the rider conscious but hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a Ford SUV turned right into his path on Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash involved failure to yield and confusion.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV making a right turn on Leggett Avenue in the Bronx collided with a westbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male cyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver error as failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist's contributing factors include pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion and following too closely. The SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end were damaged. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The driver of the SUV was licensed; the cyclist was unlicensed. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584054, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon SUV struck a sedan from behind on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s 25-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as factors. No ejections occurred. Damage was limited to the sedan’s roof.

According to the police report, a 2013 Chevrolet SUV traveling west on Westchester Avenue collided with the rear quarter panel of a 2013 Toyota sedan also heading west. The sedan’s 25-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan sustained roof damage but the SUV showed no damage. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights errors by the SUV driver, including inexperience and distraction, as recorded in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.

A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a 46-year-old male bicyclist on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 Subaru sedan was making a U-turn on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old man, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15