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

Two sedans collided on East 169 Street. The front passenger suffered a chest fracture and dislocation. The driver reported whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash involved driver distraction and right-side impact damage to one vehicle.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 169 Street. The front passenger, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a chest fracture and dislocation. The 40-year-old male driver sustained whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The collision occurred when one vehicle traveling east struck the right side doors of the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash caused significant damage to the right side doors of the impacted vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl was struck at an intersection on Boston Road in the Bronx. She suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. The taxi involved showed no damage. Police list no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Boston Road in the Bronx. She sustained abrasions to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a northbound taxi with one licensed male driver. The taxi showed no damage and was traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's actions and contributing factors are unspecified. No safety equipment or helmet use is noted. The crash caused injury without visible vehicle damage, highlighting the vulnerability of pedestrians even in low-impact collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south hit another vehicle going west on East 161 Street in the Bronx. Impact struck the taxi’s left side doors. The taxi driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a 2017 taxi was traveling south on East 161 Street when it collided with a vehicle moving west. The point of impact was the left side doors of the taxi, which sustained damage there. The taxi driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on East 161 Street in the Bronx. The SUV made a left turn and hit her while she crossed with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV was making a left turn on East 161 Street in the Bronx when it struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck a 52-year-old man crossing East 162 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. The impact came from the vehicle's left front bumper. The victim remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured when a vehicle traveling south on East 162 Street struck him with its left front bumper. The 52-year-old man was crossing outside an intersection when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640733, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing East 163 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was traveling east and hit the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 163 Street in the Bronx struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle had no visible damage, and the driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault is assigned to him. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing mid-block.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637359, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.

A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The 60-year-old rider was partially ejected, suffering abrasions and arm injuries. The crash involved confusion and distraction, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 2019 Dodge sedan was making a left turn on 3 Avenue when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight southbound. The 60-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Outside Car Distraction." The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, while the bike was hit on its left front bumper. The driver of the sedan was licensed and male. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver error related to turning maneuvers and confusion on the part of the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a 27-year-old e-scooter rider traveling straight on East 163 Street in the Bronx. The rider suffered back contusions and shock. Both vehicles damaged on their left front bumpers. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on East 163 Street when it collided with an e-scooter traveling straight eastbound. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old male, sustained back injuries classified as contusions and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes no clear driver errors such as failure to yield. The sedan's left front bumper and the e-scooter's left front bumper were damaged. The e-scooter rider was not ejected and was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling westbound with one passenger. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns involving vulnerable micromobility users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while getting on or off a parked SUV in the Bronx. The SUV was struck on its left side by a sedan making a left turn. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a parked SUV on Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV was hit on its left side doors by a sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV was stationary when struck, and the sedan's right front bumper caused the impact. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious and did not use any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers near parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An E-bike and an SUV collided on East 167 Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, suffered a head injury with fractures and dislocations. The crash occurred at 8:14 p.m. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, an E-bike traveling east and an SUV traveling north collided on East 167 Street near Park Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old male, sustained a head injury described as fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles impacted at their left front bumpers while going straight ahead. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were noted for the SUV. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old unlicensed moped driver crashed on Clinton Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inexperience and unsafe speed. The moped's front end took the impact. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male moped driver was injured in a crash on Clinton Avenue near Jefferson Place in the Bronx. The rider was not ejected but sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and traveling westbound, going straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of the moped. No safety equipment was worn by the rider. The crash highlights risks tied to unlicensed, inexperienced young drivers operating mopeds at unsafe speeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Boston Road struck three parked vehicles in a chain collision. The driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. Driver inattention caused the crash and injuries.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver was traveling south on Boston Road when he collided with three parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion, but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The sedan's front center end struck the rear center ends of the parked cars, causing damage to all vehicles involved. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old man was struck while crossing Boston Road in a marked crosswalk. The SUV made a right turn and hit the pedestrian on the right front bumper. The man suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Boston Road in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver of a 2015 Chevrolet SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian's crossing action was noted, but no helmet or signaling factors were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV backing on Washington Avenue struck a scooter rider. The 72-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and injured in the knee and lower leg. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV backing on Washington Avenue in the Bronx collided with a scooter traveling southeast. The scooter driver, a 72-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The SUV had no damage and no occupants at the time. The scooter driver was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation as a front-seat passenger in a sedan struck by an SUV making a left turn. The crash occurred on East 163 Street in the Bronx. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead on East 163 Street in the Bronx. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan's front passenger, a 72-year-old woman, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles in New York. The crash resulted in significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609656, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2019 Ford SUV on Melrose Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV struck the bike’s right front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Driver distraction and bicyclist confusion contributed.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Melrose Avenue was struck by a northbound 2019 Ford SUV. The point of impact was the bike’s right front bumper and the SUV’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as a contributing factor, along with pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and bicyclist confusion as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604348, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV struck a stopped pickup truck on Boston Road in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 61-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles damaged front and rear centers.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling north on Boston Road rear-ended a stopped pickup truck. The SUV driver, a 61-year-old male occupant, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the pickup truck was damaged at its center back end. The pickup truck was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's actions or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered unspecified injuries and shock. Impact damaged left front and rear quarter panels. Both drivers were male. The crash involved other vehicular factors with no clear driver errors noted.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 905 Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. One male driver, age 34, was injured with unspecified severity and experienced shock. The vehicles sustained damage to their left front and rear quarter panels. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were male, with one licensed in New York. The report does not indicate any ejections or pedestrian involvement. No victim fault or helmet use is mentioned. The crash details focus on vehicle impact points and occupant condition without further elaboration on cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600361, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 8-year-old boy crossing East 166 Street with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact injured his knee and lower leg, causing a concussion. The driver hit the pedestrian with the left front bumper. Confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing East 166 Street with the signal. The child suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was diagnosed with a concussion. A northbound sedan struck him with its left front bumper. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused visible damage to the vehicle's left front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling by the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600015, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15