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

A 25-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after an SUV made an improper U-turn on Boston Road in the Bronx. The SUV struck the bike’s front end with its left front quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and whole-body injuries.

According to the police report, a 2006 Dodge SUV was making an improper U-turn northbound on Boston Road when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and male. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A garbage truck driver suffered a head contusion in a crash on Sheridan Boulevard. The truck and a flatbed truck, both parked, collided frontally. The driver was conscious but injured. Police cited driver inattention and aggressive driving as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sheridan Boulevard in the Bronx involving a garbage truck and a flatbed truck, both parked before impact. The garbage truck driver, a 29-year-old man, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the garbage truck and the left front bumper of the flatbed. The driver was not ejected and was the sole injured party. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old man walking against traffic on Jennings Street was struck at an intersection. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Jennings Street against traffic at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead, and showed no damage or point of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash occurred near Stebbins Avenue in zip code 10459.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Jennings Street hit a 6-year-old boy crossing at an intersection. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The boy remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Jennings Street in the Bronx struck a 6-year-old pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and suffered injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver making a right turn collided with an SUV turning left on Southern Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, was ejected and suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The SUV sustained front-end damage. The crash left one injured.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Southern Boulevard was making a right turn when it collided with a northbound SUV making a left turn. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was unlicensed and inexperienced. He was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, suffered front-end damage. The report lists driver inexperience and unlicensed operation as contributing factors. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash resulted in injury to the moped driver only.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man was struck by a southbound sedan on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and concussion, left semiconscious. The sedan’s right front bumper hit him while he crossed outside a crosswalk or signal.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2021 Ford sedan traveling south on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the sedan’s right front bumper made impact. The pedestrian suffered a concussion and back injury, leaving him semiconscious. The report lists the pedestrian’s confusion or error as the contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a designated area was the only contributing factor identified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578818, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Boston Road in the Bronx. A female driver making a left turn hit another sedan going straight. An 11-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The child was restrained with a lap belt and remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Boston Road in the Bronx. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the left front bumpers of both vehicles. An 11-year-old male passenger in the rear seat of one sedan was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577697, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was ejected after a collision with a northbound SUV on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound was struck by a northbound SUV on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV struck the bike with its left front bumper, while the bike's center front end was the point of impact. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Bryant Avenue at night. An 8-year-old boy in the rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Bryant Avenue at 10:20 p.m. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. An 8-year-old male occupant in the left rear passenger seat of one vehicle sustained a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a northbound e-scooter on East 174 Street in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a concussion and arm injuries. The sedan driver was distracted and speeding.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on East 174 Street in the Bronx collided with an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, was partially ejected from his vehicle and sustained a concussion along with injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper striking the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and traveling east at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.

A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 23-year-old woman crossing East 174 Street at Southern Boulevard. The driver disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg contusions. She was conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East 174 Street struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection with Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The impact occurred at the sedan's center front end. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558039, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old female e-bike rider was injured on Boston Road in the Bronx. The taxi made a left turn and struck the e-bike head-on. The rider suffered whole-body injuries and minor bleeding. Shocked, she was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn on Boston Road in the Bronx collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 31-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her entire body and minor bleeding. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the taxi's left turn preceded the impact. The rider was not ejected and was in shock at the scene. The taxi had no occupants, and the e-bike was damaged at the center front end. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of turning vehicles and vulnerable e-bike riders sharing city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553728, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV making a left turn struck a Hyundai sedan traveling south on Boston Road. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Airbags deployed. Both vehicles sustained front and rear quarter damage.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV was making a left turn on Boston Road when it collided with a southbound 2011 Hyundai sedan. The sedan’s 52-year-old male driver was injured, suffering injuries to his entire body and experiencing shock. The sedan’s airbags deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan driver complained of pain and nausea but was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old man on a motorscooter was ejected after colliding with a sedan on Southern Boulevard. The scooter driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The sedan had front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx involving a motorscooter and a sedan. The motorscooter driver, a 70-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan, traveling east, struck the motorscooter, which was traveling south, impacting the sedan's left front bumper. The motorscooter showed no vehicle damage. The scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. A 65-year-old female driver suffered a neck contusion. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of one SUV and the front center of the other. Both drivers were licensed and conscious.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Southern Boulevard near East 173 Street in the Bronx. The female driver of a 2018 SUV was making a left turn when her vehicle was struck on the right rear quarter panel by a southbound 2007 SUV traveling straight. The 65-year-old female driver sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl suffered neck injuries crossing Boone Avenue in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection and showed signs of shock and pain. The crash details lack driver errors or vehicle specifics. The girl was hurt outside a crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Boone Avenue in the Bronx, away from an intersection or crosswalk. She sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type are provided. The pedestrian was not at a designated crossing point when the collision occurred. No safety equipment or other factors are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534562, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man driving a 2018 sedan on Longfellow Avenue suffered neck injuries after his vehicle was struck in the right rear quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver was traveling eastbound on Longfellow Avenue in the Bronx when his 2018 sedan was hit in the right rear quarter panel. The driver sustained a neck injury described as whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The collision involved another vehicle striking the sedan's rear, causing damage to the right rear quarter panel and the front end of the other vehicle. No pedestrians or other occupants were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528210, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike carrying two riders collided with a sedan making an improper U-turn on East 176 Street. Both bicyclists were ejected and suffered contusions. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the e-bike’s center front. Injuries were serious but non-fatal.

According to the police report, a sedan was making an improper U-turn on East 176 Street when it collided with an e-bike traveling south. The e-bike carried two riders, a 35-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female passenger. Both bicyclists were ejected from the bike and sustained contusions, with injuries to the face and other unknown areas. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the sedan and the e-bike driver. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the e-bike’s center front end. Both bicyclists were conscious after the crash but injured. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on at East 169 Street in the Bronx. Both drivers were men. One driver, 62, was injured and went into shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Prescription medication was a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 169 Street in the Bronx. Both drivers were male and licensed in New York. The 62-year-old driver was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from his vehicle. The crash involved front-end impacts on both vehicles. The report lists prescription medication as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The injured driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or other victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15