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

A moving SUV struck a parked SUV on East 174 Street in the Bronx. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The collision caused significant damage to the left front quarter panels of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:48 AM on East 174 Street in the Bronx. A 2015 Chevrolet SUV traveling south struck a parked 2010 Nissan SUV. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel on both vehicles. The moving vehicle's driver, a 30-year-old female from Texas, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle; the airbag deployed during the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision involved two SUVs, with the parked vehicle sustaining damage to its left front quarter panel and the moving vehicle sustaining damage to its left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761482, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turning right on Vyse Avenue struck a female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing serious harm at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on Vyse Avenue in the Bronx. A 2014 Honda sedan, operated by a licensed male driver, was making a right turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. There was no vehicle damage reported, indicating the impact was significant enough to injure the pedestrian but not damage the sedan. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal was noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV making a left turn struck a northbound sedan on Southern Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx around 10:00 AM. A station wagon/SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old male, was injured with whiplash and injuries to his entire body. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report explicitly cites failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, highlighting the dangers of left turns against oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 30-year-old male moped driver was ejected and sustained a serious head injury on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver was unconscious and suffered contusions. The crash occurred early morning with unspecified contributing factors noted by police.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and suffered a head injury classified as severe (injury severity 3). The incident occurred at 3:09 AM on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver was unconscious at the scene and had contusions and bruises. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The driver held a permit license from New York State. The point of impact and vehicle damage are both categorized as 'Other,' suggesting a non-standard collision scenario. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist suffered elbow and arm injuries after a vehicle making a left turn struck him in the Bronx. The crash occurred late at night. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The cyclist was not wearing safety gear.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 11:31 PM near 1490 Crotona Park East in the Bronx. A vehicle making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling northeast, impacting the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was injured with trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other contributing factors were noted. This collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users, resulting in serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a U-turn struck an eastbound e-bike on Wilkens Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike driver, a 33-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Wilkens Avenue near Jennings Street in the Bronx. A 2019 Cadillac sedan, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a U-turn when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike driver, a 33-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a concussion and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the maneuver. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle drivers making unsafe turns without yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 48-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit her head-on, fracturing and dislocating her lower leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 AM on Southern Boulevard near Freeman Street in the Bronx. A Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle traveling north went straight ahead and struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV impacted her center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report. This incident highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered moderate burns and hip injuries after colliding with a sedan in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The sedan showed no damage, indicating a possible failure to yield or other driver error.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicycle, both traveling westbound. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained moderate burns and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, operated by a single occupant, showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash, with the point of impact recorded as 'No Damage.' The bike's point of impact was the center back end. Although the report does not specify explicit driver errors, the lack of damage to the sedan and the ejection of the bicyclist suggest a failure to yield or other driver-related contributing factors. The bicyclist's contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified,' emphasizing the focus on vehicle dynamics and driver responsibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Sheridan Boulevard after one driver made an improper turn. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. The crash caused significant damage to the right side doors and front ends of the vehicles, highlighting driver errors in traffic control compliance.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:30 AM on Sheridan Boulevard near Jennings Street. Two sedans were involved: a 2014 Infiniti making a U-turn and a 2014 Acura traveling straight south. The Infiniti's driver, a 23-year-old male, and the Acura's driver, a 19-year-old female, both sustained head injuries and were in shock. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in maneuvering and obeying traffic signals. Damage was noted on the Infiniti's right side doors and the Acura's front bumper. These details underscore the critical role of driver mistakes in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old woman was injured after stepping out from behind a parked vehicle on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The SUV, traveling north and slowing, struck her with its front center. The pedestrian suffered shock and unknown injuries.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The crash occurred around 4:00 PM. The involved vehicle was a 2013 Buick SUV traveling north, which was slowing or stopping at the time. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian was placed in shock with unknown bodily injuries. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No visible injuries were reported at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 15-year-old girl suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after an SUV struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling straight ahead, hit her center front end. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sheridan Boulevard and East 172 Street at 17:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The victim suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident highlights a failure in vehicle operation or awareness at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford sedan sat parked on Southern Boulevard. Impact caved its right front bumper. Inside, a driver took a blow to the chest. His passenger’s shoulder pinned. Both conscious. Both belted. Metal pressed flesh. The street swallowed their calm.

At 1490 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, a parked Ford sedan suffered severe damage to its right front bumper, according to the police report. Two occupants were inside: a 57-year-old male driver and a 50-year-old female passenger. Both were wearing seat belts and remained conscious after the crash. The police report states the driver sustained chest injuries while the passenger was trapped by her shoulder, both suffering crush injuries. The vehicle was stationary at the time of the incident, with the impact focused on the right front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as 'unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors or external causes. No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The event underscores the vulnerability of vehicle occupants even when parked, as metal and force converge without warning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 65-year-old man suffered head injuries after an SUV hit him at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The vehicle, traveling south, impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper, causing contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:42 AM near 1762 Boston Road in the Bronx. A 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2012 Nissan SUV traveling southbound. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact, causing head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection, noted as a contributing factor, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The collision highlights the dangers present at intersections where pedestrian signals are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 65-year-old man was injured when a vehicle traveling south on Freeman Street struck him at an intersection. The impact hit the pedestrian’s face, causing contusions. The driver proceeded straight ahead, colliding with the pedestrian in the roadway.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Freeman Street in the Bronx after being struck by a vehicle traveling south. The pedestrian, a 65-year-old male, sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian. The driver was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The pedestrian was located at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway. Vehicle damage was noted as 'other.' No additional details on driver license status or vehicle type were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A chassis cab entering a parked position collided with a northbound bicyclist changing lanes on Boston Road in the Bronx. The 21-year-old bicyclist suffered full-body injuries but was conscious. Driver distraction and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:50 on Boston Road in the Bronx. A chassis cab traveling south was entering a parked position when it struck a northbound bicyclist who was changing lanes. The point of impact was the chassis cab’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, sustained injuries to his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor, along with pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion. The chassis cab driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report focuses on driver distraction and the bicyclist’s confusing actions as key factors in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tractor truck pulling out from parking struck a northbound bicyclist on Southern Boulevard, ejecting him and causing hip and upper leg injuries. The truck driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision, leaving the cyclist bruised and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx at 18:54. A tractor truck diesel vehicle was starting from parking when it collided with a northbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report cites the truck driver’s 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises. The cyclist was conscious but injured, and no safety equipment was noted. The data highlights the truck driver’s error in lane usage as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Boston Road in the Bronx at 3:12 a.m. One vehicle was parked, the other making a left turn. The turning driver suffered neck injuries and bruising. Police report lists unspecified driver errors but no victim fault.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:12 a.m. on Boston Road in the Bronx. One sedan was parked facing west, while the other sedan was traveling north and making a left turn. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the left front bumper of the turning vehicle. The driver of the turning vehicle, a 30-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for this driver, indicating driver error without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights risks associated with left-turn maneuvers and parked vehicles in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 18-year-old on a ZNEN scooter slid on slick Bronx pavement. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The scooter’s front end crumpled. He wore no helmet. The street stayed silent as pain lingered and sirens approached.

An 18-year-old male riding a 2023 ZNEN motorscooter was severely injured on Southern Boulevard near 1789, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 10:40 in the morning in the Bronx. The report states the rider 'hit slick pavement,' listing 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The narrative details that his 'head struck hard' and 'blood pooled,' with the scooter’s 'center front crushed.' The police report notes the rider wore 'no helmet.' No other vehicles or persons are listed as involved. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by hazardous street conditions, as documented in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV making a U-turn overturned after colliding with multiple northbound vehicles on Sheridan Boulevard. The driver suffered facial contusions but remained conscious. The crash involved several vehicles impacting left front bumpers and side doors, highlighting dangerous maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Sheridan Boulevard around 4:15 AM. A Jeep SUV was making a U-turn when it overturned after colliding with other northbound vehicles, including a Chevrolet SUV and a Honda sedan. The overturned SUV's right rear bumper was the point of impact, while the other vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers and left side doors. The 53-year-old male driver of the Chevrolet SUV was injured, suffering facial contusions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites the SUV driver's pre-crash action as 'Making U Turn,' indicating a hazardous maneuver that led to the crash. No contributing factors were listed for other drivers, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The incident underscores the risks posed by abrupt vehicle maneuvers in multi-vehicle traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706941, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A fatigued garbage truck driver backing on Freeman Street struck a parked sedan’s left front quarter panel. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious. The truck’s right front bumper sustained damage. The crash exposed risks from driver drowsiness during vehicle maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:53 on Freeman Street when a garbage truck, traveling west and backing up, collided with a parked sedan facing east. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper striking the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The truck driver, a 32-year-old male, was injured with back pain and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment during the backing maneuver. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the truck driver’s fatigue played a critical role. No victim errors were noted. The incident highlights the systemic danger posed by driver fatigue in urban vehicle operations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14