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

A 49-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck at East 161 Street and Melrose Avenue. The vehicle, traveling south, impacted the pedestrian’s head with its right front bumper. The victim suffered a concussion and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 161 Street and Melrose Avenue in the Bronx at 6:35 p.m. The 49-year-old male victim was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling south struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, specifically a concussion, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the driver or the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the vehicle striking the pedestrian who was lawfully crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.

A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man suffered shoulder abrasions after being struck by a sedan in the Bronx. The crash involved two northbound sedans colliding, with impact to the pedestrian and vehicle damage concentrated on front and side panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:18 in the Bronx near 3206 3 Avenue. Two sedans, both traveling north, collided. One sedan's left front bumper struck the pedestrian, a 24-year-old male who sustained upper arm and shoulder abrasions and remained conscious. The other sedan was impacted on the right side doors and right rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. Vehicle damage and injury patterns indicate the pedestrian was hit during the collision between the two vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Boston Road at dusk, injuring three men. The SUV was making a right turn when struck on its right side by a sedan attempting to pass improperly. Driver inexperience and lane misuse contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:40 on Boston Road involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2015 Nissan sedan. The SUV was making a right turn when the sedan, traveling northeast, struck its right side doors with the sedan's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' for the SUV driver and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for the sedan driver as contributing factors. Three male occupants were injured: the SUV driver, age 28, suffered neck injuries; the front passenger, age 26, sustained knee and lower leg contusions; and the sedan driver, age 21, was also injured. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a Bronx crash. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a crash on East 163 Street in the Bronx. The motorcycle, traveling west, was struck at the center front end. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman was struck while crossing Boston Road at a marked crosswalk. The vehicle hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Boston Road while crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The vehicle, traveling east, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details were unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a right turn on 3 Avenue. She was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The impact injured her elbow and lower arm, leaving bruises. The driver hit her with the vehicle’s center front end.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 3 Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2021 SUV, making a right turn, struck her with the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian. The driver’s action of turning right led to the collision. No other driver errors or safety equipment issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671228, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy was struck by a northbound sedan on East 166 Street. He emerged from behind a parked vehicle and suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on East 166 Street. The pedestrian was hit by a northbound Ford sedan, which struck him with its right front bumper, causing contusions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists the pedestrian’s confusion or error as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. No driver errors were cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered a moderate injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing Crotona Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The driver was making a left turn and struck her with the vehicle’s front center. She suffered bruises and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Crotona Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver, traveling east, was making a left turn when the vehicle's center front end struck her. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factor as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle damage was centered at the front, indicating impact with the pedestrian during the turn. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677779, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2022 Jeep SUV struck a 2014 Toyota sedan on East 161 Street in the Bronx. Five occupants suffered injuries including hip, knee, and face trauma. Alcohol involvement was a factor. All passengers wore seat belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling north collided with a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling east on East 161 Street in the Bronx. The SUV impacted the sedan's left side doors with its left side doors and the sedan sustained front-end damage. Five occupants were injured, including the drivers and passengers, with injuries to the hip, knee, elbow, and face. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors are specified. The drivers held valid licenses except the sedan driver who had a permit. The crash caused shock and complaints of pain or nausea among the injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on East 163 Street in the Bronx. A sedan and an SUV collided head-on. The sedan driver suffered chest injuries and bruising. Driver distraction was a factor. Both drivers were licensed men. Damage hit front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver in a 2022 sedan collided with a 2018 SUV on East 163 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver sustained chest contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The SUV carried two occupants, the sedan one. The crash caused moderate injury to the sedan driver and damage to both vehicles' front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when an SUV struck him on Clinton Avenue. The bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV's right front bumper took the impact. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Clinton Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2018 Nissan SUV and a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured with trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, traveling east, struck the bike, which was traveling south, with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The impact caused damage to the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670572, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist on Boston Road in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury and abrasions. The driver was distracted. The crash left the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Boston Road collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury and abrasions. The driver of the sedan was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was injured but remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666099, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy was struck by a sedan on East 168 Street in the Bronx. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The boy was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing East 168 Street near Franklin Avenue in the Bronx. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a 2018 Honda sedan traveling east, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was at an intersection crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter rider was partially ejected during a collision in the Bronx. The 48-year-old man suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The crash occurred while another vehicle was merging. The rider remained conscious despite serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained a fractured, dislocated shoulder in a crash on East 165 Street in the Bronx. The report notes the other vehicle was merging westbound at the time of impact. The e-scooter had no damage, and the rider wore no specified helmet. Contributing factors are listed as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The rider was conscious after the crash but suffered severe upper arm injuries. The collision involved an unspecified vehicle merging into the rider's path, leading to the partial ejection and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man was struck at an intersection in the Bronx. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The driver’s errors are not specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. He was crossing against the signal when the collision happened. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his entire body and remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted, but no driver failures such as failure to yield or speeding are recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided with a sedan on Boston Road in the Bronx. The moped driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved improper lane usage and unsafe speed by the moped driver. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Boston Road struck the left side doors of a sedan stopped in traffic. The moped driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Speed" by the moped driver. The sedan had two occupants and was damaged on the right side doors. The moped driver was unlicensed. No ejections were reported. The crash highlights driver errors related to improper lane usage and unsafe speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659995, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured in the Bronx. The crash happened near East 169 Street. The driver suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. The scooter's front center was damaged. Confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision near East 169 Street in the Bronx. The driver sustained neck injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end, which also sustained damage. No other vehicles or pedestrians are mentioned. The report does not indicate any driver errors beyond the pedestrian confusion factor. The driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy riding a bike was injured in the Bronx at 3 Avenue and 3265. The boy suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and bicyclist confusion. No helmet was worn. The boy remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash in the Bronx near 3 Avenue and 3265. The boy suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to maintain focus. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, showing some confusion on the bicyclist's part. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle involved was a bike traveling northeast and making a right turn, with impact on the left rear bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old man was struck by an SUV traveling north on Boston Road. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations and was incoherent at the scene. The crash occurred away from an intersection.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 SUV traveling north on Boston Road. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. The pedestrian was located away from an intersection and suffered fractures and dislocations, resulting in incoherence. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown, and no safety equipment or helmet use is noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654321, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15