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Jan 13 - A 22-year-old unlicensed moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury in the Bronx. The crash caused a contusion and bruising. The driver wore no safety equipment. The vehicle struck with its left front quarter panel at 11:28 AM.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near Southern Boulevard at 11:28 AM. The sole occupant, a 22-year-old male driving a 2023 ZHILO moped, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and bruise. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the moped's left front quarter panel. The report does not list any contributing factors or victim errors, highlighting the unlicensed status of the driver and lack of protective gear as critical details. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 12 - A 23-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a sedan merging on Boston Road in the Bronx. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s left side doors, causing contusions and arm injuries to the rider, who was wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 11:00 PM on Boston Road in the Bronx. A sedan was merging southwest when it was struck on the left side doors by a motorcycle traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, including contusions and bruises. The report notes the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet but was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The collision's contributing factors are unspecified, but the motorcyclist’s unlicensed status and the sedan’s merging maneuver are critical elements. The impact point and vehicle damage confirm the motorcycle struck the sedan’s left side, highlighting the dangers of merging conflicts and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695237 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 6 - A 26-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt suffered back injuries and shock after her sedan was struck on the right rear bumper. The crash occurred on Boston Road in the Bronx at 7:24 a.m. Both vehicles traveled northeast at impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Boston Road in the Bronx at 7:24 a.m. involving a 2018 Honda sedan driven by a 26-year-old woman. The sedan was struck on the right rear bumper by another vehicle traveling in the same northeast direction. The driver of the sedan was injured with back trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. She was wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver and no explicit driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. The pre-crash action for the sedan was slowing or stopping, while the other vehicle was going straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the right rear bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the other vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 21 - Two SUVs crashed on Boston Road in the Bronx. One driver made a U-turn and hit another going straight. The female driver making the U-turn suffered an elbow injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Boston Road in the Bronx. One SUV was traveling south going straight ahead, while the other was making a U-turn. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the straight-moving vehicle and the left front bumper of the U-turning vehicle. The female driver making the U-turn was injured, sustaining an elbow and lower arm injury. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 25 - A sedan struck a moped from behind on Fox Street near Intervale Avenue. The 23-year-old moped rider was thrown to the pavement, bleeding and unconscious. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The street held the rider’s body as daylight faded.

A deadly crash unfolded on Fox Street near Intervale Avenue. According to the police report, a sedan traveling south struck a moped from behind. The 23-year-old moped rider was ejected and landed on the pavement, suffering severe bleeding and losing consciousness. He died from his injuries. The sedan’s front end was crushed in the impact. Police cited 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report notes the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after listing the driver’s errors. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore speed limits and traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683237 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 7 - A young man rode north on Southern Boulevard before dawn. He wore a helmet. He had alcohol in his blood. The motorcycle smashed front-first. He flew from the seat. He died. The street fell silent.

A 23-year-old man was killed while riding a motorcycle north on Southern Boulevard at 3:35 a.m. According to the police report, he was unlicensed and had alcohol in his blood. The 2023 Fly E motorcycle struck hard, crushing the front end. The rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected and died from injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unspecified' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The street remained quiet after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679916 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 3 - A 51-year-old male bicyclist riding south on East 176 Street was hit on his right side by an eastbound sedan. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 176 Street collided with an e-bike traveling south. The point of impact was the right side doors of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the sedan. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and remained on the bike. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or helmet use. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 20 - A sedan making a left turn struck a van traveling south on Wilkens Avenue in the Bronx. The van’s left side was hit. A 25-year-old female front passenger in the sedan suffered a back injury. Unsafe speed and lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2014 sedan making a left turn collided with a 2017 van traveling straight south on Wilkens Avenue in the Bronx. The point of impact was the van’s left side doors and the sedan’s center front end. The sedan carried four occupants; the front passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was injured with a back injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. The van driver was licensed and traveling straight. The sedan driver was also licensed. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan’s front end; the van showed no damage. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights dangerous driver behavior on this Bronx street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 20 - A 31-year-old man was struck at an intersection on West Farms Road in the Bronx. The Jeep involved showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as factors.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West Farms Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was in the roadway when the crash occurred. The vehicle involved was a Jeep traveling northbound. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious at the scene. The Jeep showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672569 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - A dump truck making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight. The moped driver, unlicensed and unhelmeted, was ejected and suffered neck injuries. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor. The truck had minor damage to its right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2019 Mack dump truck was making a left turn on Boston Road when it collided with a moped traveling westbound straight ahead. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. He was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The dump truck, driven by a licensed male driver, sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The moped's front center end was also damaged. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681297 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 10 - A sedan struck the rear of a stopped sedan on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash happened late at night. No vehicles showed visible damage. The injured driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Southern Boulevard rear-ended a stopped sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 27-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were sedans registered in New York, and neither showed visible damage. The injured driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim or safety equipment. The crash occurred near Freeman Street in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 10 - A 23-year-old man was hit by a vehicle on Hoe Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash occurred away from an intersection under unclear circumstances.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Hoe Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. No safety equipment or pedestrian actions were detailed. The lack of damage to the vehicle suggests a low-speed impact, but the exact cause remains unclear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 3 - A sedan and an SUV collided on Sheridan Boulevard. Two young passengers, ages 7 and 1, suffered facial injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. Impact struck the sedan’s front center and the SUV’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2014 BMW sedan traveling west and a 2015 Jeep SUV traveling north collided on Sheridan Boulevard. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV was damaged on its right front quarter panel. Two child passengers, a 7-year-old and a 1-year-old, were injured in the crash. Both suffered facial abrasions and contusions but remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors. Both drivers were licensed males from New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no safety equipment details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 29 - A 66-year-old man driving an SUV was injured in a crash on Boston Road in the Bronx. The SUV struck a parked vehicle while making a turn. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and limited view as causes.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male driver was injured in a collision involving multiple vehicles on Boston Road in the Bronx. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The injured driver was operating a southbound SUV and sustained knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved the SUV striking a parked vehicle and another sedan making a U-turn. The SUV's left front bumper and the parked vehicle's center front end were damaged. The driver was not ejected and was reported with internal complaints. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's actions or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670569 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 13 - A 23-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a sedan making a left turn on East 174 Street in the Bronx. The sedan struck the bike’s front center, causing serious trauma and bruising.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected after a collision with a 2021 Toyota sedan. The sedan was making a left turn westbound on East 174 Street when it struck the e-bike traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike rider suffered head injuries and contusions. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors. The e-bike rider’s safety equipment status is unknown. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

Aug 25 - A sedan struck a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn on East 174 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The crash left the bike damaged at the left front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a bicyclist who was making a left turn on East 174 Street in the Bronx. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan, which also sustained damage. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673210 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 6 - Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. Three drivers suffered head and body contusions. Alcohol involvement was noted. Vehicles struck each other’s left sides and fronts. All occupants were conscious or stable but injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx involving two sport utility vehicles. Three drivers, aged 27 to 73, sustained injuries including head contusions and bruises to the entire body. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The vehicles impacted each other on their left sides and front ends. All injured parties were occupants and drivers, none ejected from their vehicles. The report does not specify other driver errors but highlights alcohol involvement. Safety equipment varied, with at least one occupant using a lap belt and harness. The crash caused moderate injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652111 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 2 - Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.

Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.

• File S 7621, Open States, Published 2023-08-02

Jul 27 - Two sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The driver and front passenger of one sedan suffered injuries. The driver showed signs of distraction. Both occupants wore lap belts. The impact hit the right side doors, damaging the front quarter panel.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The driver, a 46-year-old woman with a learner's permit, and her 35-year-old male front passenger were injured. The driver suffered abrasions to her lower leg and foot, while the passenger had bruises over his entire body. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The crash involved impact to the right side doors and damage to the right front quarter panel of the driver's vehicle. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19