Blood on Webster: Morrisania’s Streets, City Hall’s Silence

A sedan struck an e-scooter at Melrose Avenue and East 163rd Street. The e-scooter rider was ejected and injured, suffering a facial contusion. Both vehicles took damage to their front ends. No driver errors were listed in the police report.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east made a left turn and collided with an e-scooter heading west on Melrose Avenue at East 163rd Street in the Bronx. The e-scooter rider, a 33-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a facial bruise. He was reported in shock at the scene. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, and another occupant reported unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The e-scooter rider was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report, but no helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. No driver errors or violations were identified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Crotona Ave in the Bronx. A child and an adult suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Lives changed. The street bore the cost.

Two sedans crashed on Crotona Ave near Crotona Park East in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2023 Dodge sedan making a left turn and a 2014 Audi sedan going straight. Six people were involved. A 31-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. A 3-year-old female passenger was also injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal wrecked and people hurt. The system failed to protect its most vulnerable.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A speeding SUV hit a 16-year-old girl at the intersection on Prospect Avenue. She suffered a bruised leg. The impact came from the front of the vehicle. Unsafe speed was the cause. The street bore the mark of force and failure.

A 16-year-old female pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon or SUV at the intersection of 1431 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling north and hit the pedestrian with its center front end, causing a contusion to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian was at the intersection when the collision occurred. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck an e-bike on Melrose Avenue. The cyclist flew from the bike, hit hard, and suffered injuries across his body. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The street stayed quiet. The danger did not.

A collision between a sedan and an e-bike occurred on Melrose Avenue near East 160th Street in the Bronx. The crash ejected a 31-year-old male cyclist from his e-bike, causing injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the cyclist was conscious at the scene and complained of whiplash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The e-bike sustained damage to its center back end. No driver errors were specified in the data. The sedan's details remain limited, with no information on its occupants or driver. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and sedan collided on Cauldwell Avenue near East 163rd Street. The moped driver suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal struck flesh. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

A crash involving a moped and a sedan occurred on Cauldwell Avenue at East 163rd Street in the Bronx. The 26-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a head wound and reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, the collision involved 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The moped was hit at the left rear quarter panel, while the sedan sustained damage to its front end. The report lists no helmet or signal issues as contributing factors. The data points to driver error—specifically, a failure to obey traffic controls—as a key cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811807, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man crossed East 160th Street. A black Mercedes hit him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed the man to Lincoln Hospital. He died. Police search for the driver. The street holds silence. Another life lost to speed and steel.

ABC7 reported on May 10, 2025, that a 43-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run at East 160th Street and Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The article states, "A preliminary investigation found that the man was crossing the street when he was struck by a black Mercedes traveling southbound on Webster Ave." The driver did not stop and has not been apprehended. Emergency services transported the victim to Lincoln Hospital, where he died from his injuries. ABC7 quotes an area resident: "That was like my brother. He remember he was a good guy, a family guy. A whole father." The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes. No arrests have been made.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Bronx Pedestrian, ABC7, Published 2025-05-10

Metal crumpled and glass scattered on Melrose Avenue as a sedan struck the back of an SUV. A 24-year-old man behind the wheel of the sedan suffered a bruised leg. Sirens echoed through the Bronx as first responders arrived.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Melrose Avenue collided with the rear of a stopped SUV near East 163rd Street. The driver of the sedan, a 24-year-old man, was injured, sustaining a contusion to his knee and lower leg. Both vehicles were registered in New York and operated by licensed drivers. The sedan's front end and the SUV's rear end were damaged. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factors for the crash, providing no further detail on driver actions. No other injuries were reported, and no mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Afternoon sun on E 169 Street. An SUV strikes a southbound cyclist at the intersection with Rev James A Polite Avenue. The impact throws the 25-year-old rider to the pavement, bruising his hip and leg. Sirens echo through the Bronx air.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling east on E 169 Street collided with a southbound bicyclist at Rev James A Polite Avenue. The cyclist, a 25-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor in the crash. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck the center front end of the bicycle. No helmet use or signaling issues are noted in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807883, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by metal and screech on E 161 St and Melrose Ave. A sedan and an e-bike collide. The e-bike driver, ejected and conscious, suffers a fractured leg. Sirens echo as pain and confusion settle over the Bronx pavement.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an e-bike traveling straight on E 161 St at Melrose Ave in the Bronx. The crash left the 34-year-old male e-bike driver injured, with a fractured lower leg and dislocation after being ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in the moments leading up to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by vulnerable road users in New York City traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when hit by a BMW. The boy remained conscious despite contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:00 PM on East 163rd Street near Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. A 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a BMW vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision happened. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions and bruises noted. He remained conscious throughout the incident. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or vehicle, nor does it mention driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is the only noted contributing factor. No other vehicle or driver details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 21-year-old woman suffered back injuries and shock after a sedan struck her at a Bronx intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No visible complaint was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west in the Bronx struck a 21-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection of Prospect Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact to the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating a 2011 Toyota sedan. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections, with no fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A female pedestrian was struck while crossing without a signal in the Bronx. She suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm injury. The crash occurred near 3433 3rd Avenue, leaving her conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was injured in the Bronx near 3433 3rd Avenue at 17:15. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. She sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to her lower arm and hand, classified as a severe injury (level 3). The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian actions. The absence of identified driver errors in the report leaves the circumstances of the collision unclear, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted. No blame is assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorscooter traveling north struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal on 3 Ave in the Bronx. Both the pedestrian and the 12-year-old male driver suffered head abrasions. Unsafe speed by the scooter driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:30 on 3 Ave in the Bronx. A motorscooter, driven by a 12-year-old male, was traveling north and struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorscooter. Both the pedestrian and the driver sustained head abrasions and were conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the crash. The driver was operating the motorscooter without safety equipment and was the sole occupant. The pedestrian was not at fault, as she was crossing legally with the signal. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed on motorscooters in pedestrian-heavy areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795624, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A flatbed truck turned right at Franklin Avenue and East 169th Street. Its bumper struck a 65-year-old woman’s legs as she crossed. She fell. The truck rolled on, crushing her legs. She died at the scene. The truck was undamaged.

According to the police report, a flatbed truck made a right turn at the corner of Franklin Avenue and East 169th Street. The truck’s right front bumper struck a 65-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection. The impact knocked her down, and the truck continued forward, rolling over her legs and causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the truck sustained no damage. The driver’s actions are listed as 'unspecified' in the contributing factors, but the narrative details the truck’s movement and its direct role in the fatal outcome. The report notes the woman was 'crossing against the light,' but this is mentioned after describing the truck’s maneuver and impact. The focus remains on the truck’s turn and the systemic danger posed by large vehicles at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 17-year-old male pedestrian suffered upper leg injuries after a sedan struck him while crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the collision at an intersection on E 162 St.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on E 162 St struck a 17-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and was conscious with abrasions. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights driver failure to yield and distraction as primary causes of harm to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An ambulance traveling south on Brook Ave struck multiple parked SUVs from behind. The driver fell asleep, causing a chain collision. A front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but conscious. The crash exposed dangers of driver fatigue in emergency vehicles.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling south on Brook Ave in the Bronx collided with several parked Station Wagon/SUV vehicles. The ambulance's right front bumper impacted the center back end of the parked vehicles. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor, indicating driver fatigue caused the crash. A 47-year-old female front passenger in the ambulance was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision occurred at 7:50 AM, involving multiple parked SUVs and the ambulance. The report highlights the ambulance driver's failure to maintain control due to falling asleep, leading to the rear-end impacts. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785572, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep barreled through a blinking light on Melrose Avenue, striking a 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal. Her leg was crushed beneath the front end. She stayed conscious. The street was quiet. The light kept blinking.

A 14-year-old girl was struck and seriously injured by a Jeep SUV on Melrose Avenue near East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 23:15, when the Jeep, traveling west, 'ran the light' and hit the girl as she crossed the intersection 'with the signal.' The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, highlighting the driver's failure to obey the traffic signal. The impact crushed the girl's leg beneath the vehicle's front end. The report notes she remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on East 168 Street in the Bronx. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle. A 2-year-old passenger suffered a head contusion and bruising, restrained in a child seat. Driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 168 Street near Tinton Avenue in the Bronx at 18:10. Two sedans traveling east and north collided, with the point of impact on the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. A 2-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat of the eastbound sedan was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising while restrained in a child restraint. The driver of the eastbound sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The northbound sedan had no occupants and also was traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan traveling southwest. The impact caused back abrasions and moderate injury. The driver failed to prevent the collision at the intersection on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx struck a male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his back and was conscious after the collision, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian but highlights the driver’s failure to avoid the crash while going straight ahead. No driver license or occupant details were provided. This incident underscores the danger posed by driver errors at intersections, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at night on Tinton Ave in the Bronx. A 31-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregarded as the cause. The impact struck the center front end and right rear quarter panel of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:56 on Tinton Ave near E 163 St in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling straight ahead—one eastbound, one southbound—collided. The point of impact was the center front end of the eastbound Nissan and the right rear quarter panel of the southbound Mercedes. The 31-year-old female driver of the Nissan was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights driver error in traffic control compliance as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14