Crotona Park East: Blood on the Asphalt, Silence in City Hall

Two cars crashed at Freeman Street and Intervale Avenue. One driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited alcohol involvement. The night air split with metal and pain. The system failed to keep danger at bay.

A sedan and an SUV collided at the intersection of Freeman Street and Intervale Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor in the crash. Four people were involved. One driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured, suffering back pain and shock. The other occupants, including two women and another male driver, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the impact. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, highlighting a clear driver error. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash underscores the persistent risk faced by all road users when drivers operate under the influence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Hoe Avenue. Pavement was slick. One driver, age sixty-one, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Three others were hurt, injuries unspecified. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. Danger lingered in the Bronx dusk.

Two sedans crashed on Hoe Avenue near East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, pavement was slippery at the time of the collision. Four men were hurt. One driver, age sixty-one, sustained a head injury and whiplash. Three others, ages twenty-six and sixty-one, suffered unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling west. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the main contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were cited. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken, underscoring the risks on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a 28-year-old man crossing Simpson Street at Freeman Street. The impact left the pedestrian in shock, pain radiating through his body. Sirens echoed as bystanders watched, the street marked by sudden violence and confusion.

A sedan traveling southwest on Simpson Street at Freeman Street in the Bronx struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing Too Closely.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was described as being in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet use or signaling. The data highlights driver error as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Morning light on Freeman Street. An SUV’s right front bumper collides with a northbound e-bike. Metal scrapes, a young man is thrown to the ground. Blood on his knee, pain in his leg. Sirens echo through the Bronx.

A collision occurred on Freeman Street at Southern Boulevard in the Bronx when a station wagon/SUV traveling east struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider heading north. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited in the data. The SUV’s right front bumper and the e-bike’s center front end were damaged in the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans struck each other at the intersection of E 174th Street in the Bronx. Metal scraped and glass scattered. A 55-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion. Sirens echoed as emergency crews arrived. The air was thick with gasoline and dust.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 961 E 174th Street in the Bronx. The crash left a 55-year-old male driver with a head injury described as a contusion. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, offering no detail on the precise driver errors that led to the crash. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the data. The incident underscores the persistent danger at city intersections, where even routine trips can end in injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan collided with a 48-year-old cyclist on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. The rider was ejected, suffering a neck injury and minor bleeding. Shock and damage marked the scene, exposing driver distraction as the critical failure.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bruckner Blvd collided with a southbound bicyclist at 1365 Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx around 16:30. The 48-year-old cyclist was ejected from his bike, sustaining a neck injury and minor bleeding, and was described as being in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan sustained center front-end damage. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV making a left turn on East 174th Street in the Bronx. The impact struck the moped’s front center, leaving the rider bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:27 PM on East 174th Street near Longfellow Avenue in the Bronx. A moped traveling westbound was struck on its center front end by a station wagon/SUV making a left turn from the opposite direction. The moped driver, a 33-year-old male with a permit license, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for both vehicles, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable riders on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three occupants suffered whiplash in a violent crash involving two SUVs and a sedan. The collision, marked by aggressive driving and traffic control disregard, left all drivers and a passenger injured, exposing systemic risks on E 172 St.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:18 on E 172 St involving a sedan and two SUVs. The report cites aggressive driving and road rage as primary contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed, compounding the danger. The collision caused injuries to three occupants: two drivers and one front-seat passenger, all suffering whiplash and injuries to the entire body. The passenger's injuries were linked to aggressive driving and traffic control disregard. All occupants were conscious and none were ejected. Vehicle damage concentrated on right front bumpers and quarter panels, indicating a forceful impact. The report highlights driver errors, specifically aggressive driving and failure to comply with traffic controls, as central to the crash, underscoring systemic dangers rather than victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799758, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an improper left turn on Westchester Avenue. The crash involved no vehicle damage but left the rider bruised and conscious, highlighting dangerous driver errors in lane usage and turning.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at 16:25. The 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, pointing directly to driver errors. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious but sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The motorcycle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely minor but still caused bodily injury. The driver held a permit license from New York and was operating a 2020 Honda motorcycle. This incident underscores the dangers posed by improper turning and lane use, with no indication of victim fault or other contributing behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man on a southbound e-scooter was hit from behind at E 174 St and Boston Rd. Blood streaked his face. Deep cuts marked his skin. He stayed upright, awake, while the cold morning and the street moved on.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old man operating a HUEB e-scooter southbound at the corner of E 174 St and Boston Rd was struck from behind. The report describes 'blood on his face' and 'deep cuts,' with the rider remaining conscious and upright after the collision. The point of impact and vehicle damage are both listed as 'center back end,' indicating a rear-end strike. The report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' providing no further detail on the actions of the striking vehicle or its operator. No evidence in the report suggests any error or unsafe behavior by the e-scooter rider. The collision left the rider with severe lacerations to the face. The police narrative and injury data point to a systemic danger for vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790339, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped rider was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a pickup truck making a U-turn on Southern Blvd. The crash involved obstructed view and unsafe speed, leaving the rider incoherent with a concussion.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Southern Blvd near E 175 St in the Bronx at 17:10. A pickup truck was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling northbound. The moped rider, a 58-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pickup truck, driven by a licensed female driver, showed no damage despite impact on its left side doors. The moped sustained damage to its center front end. The report highlights driver errors related to limited visibility and unsafe speed but does not attribute fault to the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV traveling east on Jennings Street struck a 44-year-old male pedestrian outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inexperience and passing too closely as contributing factors. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Jennings Street in the Bronx after being struck by a 2018 SUV traveling east. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as performing 'other actions in roadway.' The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle within New York jurisdiction. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers failing to maintain safe distances from pedestrians outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi slides down Boone Avenue, brakes useless on slick pavement. The left bumper slams a man, crushing his neck. He lies broken and conscious in the harsh glare, blood pooling on cold asphalt. Systemic failures leave flesh shattered.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Boone Avenue near 1829 struck a 48-year-old man who was in the roadway. The report states the taxi 'slides on wet asphalt' and that 'brakes fail,' resulting in the vehicle’s left front bumper striking the pedestrian. The man suffered severe crush injuries to his neck and was found conscious but gravely hurt in the street. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors to the crash. No driver error beyond these mechanical and environmental failures is cited, but the systemic danger is clear: a vehicle unable to stop, a vulnerable pedestrian left exposed, and a city street transformed into a site of trauma. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Wilkins Avenue in the Bronx at night. Three female occupants suffered injuries and shock. The impact struck the center rear of one vehicle and the center front of the other. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on Wilkins Avenue near Crotona Park East in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling westbound were involved. One vehicle was stopped in traffic and sustained center back end damage, while the other was moving straight ahead and hit the center front end. Three female occupants, including the driver of the stopped sedan and two passengers, were injured and experienced shock. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for all occupants and does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision dynamics indicate a rear-end impact between the two sedans, but the police report does not attribute fault or specify driver mistakes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped SUV on Southern Blvd in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 75-year-old man, sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries. The crash unfolded in the morning amid halted traffic, with no ejections reported.

According to the police report, at 8:36 AM on Southern Blvd in the Bronx, a sedan traveling north collided with the center back end of a Ford SUV that was stopped in traffic. The SUV driver, a 75-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan's point of impact was its right front bumper, indicating a rear-end collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite pedestrian or victim errors. The SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The bus involved was parked and sustained no damage. The collision highlights driver error related to following distance or attention, as the sedan failed to stop for the halted SUV ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784044, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi traveling east struck him on the right side doors off an intersection in the Bronx. The victim was in shock and sustained contusions. The taxi showed no visible damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Jennings Street in the Bronx struck a male pedestrian off the intersection around 11 p.m. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and shock. The point of impact was the taxi’s right side doors, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the pedestrian was in the roadway outside an intersection, described as "Other Actions in Roadway." Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified. The taxi was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicles striking vulnerable road users outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775988, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus rolled down E 174th Street. A 56-year-old man stepped into its path. Metal met flesh. His face hit pavement. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious as the bus idled, unscathed, eight passengers inside.

A 56-year-old man was struck by a bus at the intersection of E 174th Street and Vyse Avenue in the Bronx, according to the police report. The collision occurred as the bus traveled east with eight passengers aboard. The report states, 'A 56-year-old man stepped into the street against the light. A bus struck him. His face hit the pavement. Blood spread. He lay semiconscious.' The bus sustained no damage. The police report lists the pedestrian's action as 'Crossing Against Signal' and notes 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, providing no evidence of driver error or specific contributing factors by the bus operator. The focus remains on the impact and the severe injuries suffered by the pedestrian, who was left semiconscious with severe lacerations to the face.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 78-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck at a Bronx intersection. She was crossing with the signal when an unspecified vehicle hit her center front end. The impact caused contusions and bruises, leaving her conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Southern Boulevard in the Bronx at 16:15. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by an unspecified vehicle impacting the center front end. The collision resulted in injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions and bruises reported. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, indicating the point of impact. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver, unlicensed and pursued by police, collided with multiple parked sedans in the Bronx. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to the rider’s elbow and lower arm. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male moped driver, unlicensed and involved in a police pursuit, crashed in the Bronx at 20:38. The moped struck several parked sedans, damaging the center front end of the moped and the right side doors and right front quarter panels of the sedans. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, remaining conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The moped driver was the only injured occupant noted. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating at unsafe speeds during police pursuits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770499, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and seriously injured after a pick-up truck struck him from behind on East 173 Street in the Bronx. The crash caused fractures and dislocations to the rider’s arm. The truck followed too closely, according to police.

At approximately 10:00 a.m. on East 173 Street in the Bronx, a pick-up truck traveling south struck a southbound bicyclist from behind. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.' The bicyclist, a 17-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report notes the point of impact as the truck's right front bumper hitting the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist was conscious but injured severely. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior or helmet use were cited. The driver error of tailgating directly led to this violent collision and the rider’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14