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Oct 21 - A sedan driver without a license crashed into a backing ambulance on Boston Road in the Bronx. The ambulance was hit on its left front bumper. The sedan suffered front-end damage. The sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south struck an ambulance backing west on Boston Road in the Bronx. The ambulance was impacted on its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. The ambulance driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while backing. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision caused significant damage to the sedan's front end and the ambulance's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672544 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 16 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 16 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 14 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 9 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 28 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 27 - Two sedans collided on East 165 Street. A permit driver struck the rear of another car. Both women suffered neck and back injuries. Distraction and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southwest on East 165 Street in the Bronx collided when a 46-year-old woman with a learner's permit rear-ended another sedan driven by a 44-year-old woman. Both drivers were injured—one with back injuries, the other with neck injuries. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage at their center front and back ends. No one was ejected. The crash underscores the risks when inexperience and distraction meet on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 24 - A sedan struck a 35-year-old woman walking outside an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed aggressive driving. The crash happened near East 167 Street at 9:50 a.m.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 167 Street in the Bronx struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan, which showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 19 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 18 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 13 - The Bronx has no DOT borough commissioner. Crashes rise. Council Member Salamanca demands answers. Leadership is missing. Accountability is thin. Other boroughs have commissioners. The Bronx waits. Streets stay dangerous. DOT promises a hire. The clock ticks.

On September 13, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s leadership and street safety in the Bronx. Council Member Rafael Salamanca (D-Concourse Village) pressed DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, stating, "There is no borough commissioner in the borough of the Bronx." The Bronx has lacked a permanent commissioner since November 2021. Salamanca demanded a timeline for filling the role, arguing, "There needs to be a level of accountability and our level of accountability is reaching out to that borough commissioner. Please speed it up." DOT responded that street safety projects are not planned or implemented by borough commissioners, but Salamanca insisted the vacancy leaves the Bronx exposed as crashes and injuries rise. All other boroughs have commissioners. The Bronx waits for leadership as danger mounts.

• Amid Rash of Crashes, DOT Has No Bronx Borough Commissioner, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-13

Sep 11 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 5 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 5 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 27 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 15 - A moped carrying two teens collided head-on with a sedan on Boston Road. Both teens suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee and eye. The moped driver was unlicensed and driving aggressively at unsafe speed. The sedan was stopped in traffic.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Boston Road struck a southbound sedan stopped in traffic. The moped carried two occupants, a 16-year-old male driver and a 15-year-old female passenger, both injured with abrasions and moderate injuries to the knee and eye. The report lists aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the right front bumper of the sedan. No ejections occurred. Both injured teens were conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655026 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 12 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 2 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18