Concourse Bleeds While City Sleeps—Lower the Speed, Save a Life

A 24-year-old man was injured when an SUV traveling east on Findlay Avenue collided with him at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and improper lane usage by the vehicle as contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 8:50 PM an SUV traveling east on Findlay Avenue struck a 24-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV's left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating the vehicle struck the pedestrian while going straight ahead. Another vehicle, a parked sedan, was involved but not moving at the time. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors. The driver errors of speeding and improper lane use created a hazardous environment that led to the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi merging northwest on the Major Deegan Expressway collided with a flatbed truck changing lanes. The taxi’s right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way by involved drivers as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 4 PM on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 27-year-old male passenger in the taxi, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured in the collision, complaining of neck pain and nausea and experiencing shock. The taxi was merging northwest when it was struck on the left rear bumper by a flatbed truck changing lanes. Both drivers were licensed and traveling northwest. The report explicitly identifies failure to yield right-of-way by both drivers as contributing factors. The passenger was not ejected and was injured due to the impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of lane changes and merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743699, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash in a collision on Gerard Avenue. The crash involved a sedan and another vehicle, with improper passing and unsafe speed cited as contributing factors by police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Gerard Avenue at 6:00 PM. A 24-year-old male occupant, seated as the right rear passenger in a sedan, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as driver errors contributing to the collision. The sedan was involved in a crash impacting its right rear bumper while the other vehicle, traveling north, struck with its left front bumper. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s improper lane usage and unsafe speed as the causes of this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on East 169 Street in the Bronx struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 16:47. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle was making a left turn at the time of impact. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. No other occupants were in the vehicle. Vehicle damage and point of impact are recorded as 'Other.' This collision highlights driver errors as the primary cause of harm to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles collided on East 165 Street, involving multiple SUVs and a sedan. Driver distraction caused a chain reaction crash. A 41-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness, remaining conscious throughout.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:28 on East 165 Street, involving four vehicles: three SUVs and one sedan. The contributing factor cited was driver inattention or distraction. The vehicles were traveling west; some were stopped in traffic while one was going straight ahead. The point of impacts included left side doors, left front bumper, center back end, and center front end, indicating a multi-vehicle collision. A 41-year-old female driver, occupant of one SUV, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver distraction as the cause, without attributing fault to any victim or noting any victim behavior as contributing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped carrying two struck a parked sedan on East 161 Street in the Bronx. The impact ejected a 19-year-old rear passenger, fracturing his lower leg and foot. Unsafe speed by the moped driver caused severe injuries without any vehicle occupants harmed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near Sheridan Avenue on East 161 Street in the Bronx at 11:53 p.m. A moped traveling eastbound struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2008 sedan. The moped driver, who was unlicensed, was operating at an unsafe speed, which is cited as the contributing factor for the collision. The impact ejected a 19-year-old male rear passenger from the moped, causing fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was conscious but seriously injured. The sedan had no occupants at the time and sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The report highlights the moped driver's unsafe speed and unlicensed status as critical factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on the Major Deegan Expressway. Driver distraction caused impact. A 41-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage. The crash exposed dangers from inattention behind the wheel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 14:08 involving two sedans traveling southbound. The first vehicle, a 2018 Honda sedan, was driven by a licensed male driver. The second vehicle, a 2018 Audi sedan, was driven by a licensed 41-year-old female from New Jersey. The collision involved the right front bumper of the Honda striking the left rear bumper of the Audi. The female driver was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice for emphasis. Both drivers were going straight ahead prior to the impact. The female driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732961, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at a Bronx intersection. The driver showed no vehicle damage. Alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Sherman Avenue in the Bronx struck a pedestrian at the intersection near East 163 Street around 11 p.m. The pedestrian, a 28-year-old man, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel, but the sedan sustained no damage. The report cites alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Acura sedan. The pedestrian was in the roadway at the intersection, but no victim fault is indicated. The collision highlights driver errors linked to alcohol and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741679, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south collided with a bicyclist heading east on East 169 Street in the Bronx. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 18:18 on East 169 Street near Grand Concourse in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicycle. The sedan was traveling south while the bicyclist, a 19-year-old female driver without a license, was moving east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police identified unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The report highlights driver error related to unsafe speed as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck from behind by an SUV on East 165 Street. The collision occurred as both vehicles traveled eastbound. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 165 Street around 14:06. A 28-year-old male moped driver was injured when a 2013 Toyota SUV struck the center back end of his moped from behind. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The moped rider sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The moped showed no vehicle damage, indicating the impact was likely moderate but sufficient to cause injury. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped crashed into a turning Mercedes at East 169th and Morris. The rider, 20, unlicensed, suffered a torn leg. Blood pooled by the curb. The police report cites traffic control disregarded. The night stayed silent after impact.

According to the police report, a moped and a Mercedes SUV collided at the corner of East 169th Street and Morris Avenue in the Bronx at 12:32 a.m. The moped, traveling west, struck the left side doors of the Mercedes as it made a left turn. The report states, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The narrative describes the moped rider, a 20-year-old man, suffering severe lacerations to his leg, with blood pooling near the curb. The report notes the light was red at the time of the crash. The moped rider was unlicensed. The focus remains on the disregard for traffic control devices, as cited in the official account, which led to the violent collision and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730878, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck two pedestrians crossing Morris Avenue with the signal. Both suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s improper lane usage and disregard for traffic control caused the crash, leaving victims injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Morris Avenue was making a right turn when it struck two pedestrians at an intersection. Both pedestrians, a 5-year-old boy and a 62-year-old woman, were crossing with the signal and sustained injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the vehicle driver. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. Both pedestrians were conscious after the crash, with injuries classified as abrasions and internal complaints. The driver’s failure to properly use the lane and disregard for traffic signals directly led to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers posed by driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2018 Ford sedan traveling north in the Bronx struck an object, causing a crash that injured both occupants. The driver suffered fractures and dislocations, while the front passenger sustained chest injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford sedan traveling north on Webster Avenue in the Bronx was involved in a crash at 19:05. The driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations affecting his entire body. The front passenger, a 30-year-old male, sustained chest injuries and complained of whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Avoiding Object in Roadway,' which led to a center front end impact and damage. The report does not specify contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors, nor does it list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unexpected obstacles on roadways and the resulting impact on vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Clay Avenue in the Bronx. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard as the cause. Impact struck the left side doors of one SUV and right front bumper of the other, injuring a 50-year-old occupant.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Clay Avenue in the Bronx at 8:55 PM involving two SUVs. One vehicle, a 2018 Ford SUV traveling south, struck the left side doors of a 2021 Kia SUV making a left turn. The collision point was the right front bumper of the Ford and the left side doors of the Kia. The female driver of the Kia, age 50, was injured with neck pain and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the danger posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man crossing East 165 Street in the Bronx was struck by an ambulance traveling west. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and abrasion but remained conscious. The ambulance showed no damage, with impact at its right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 165 Street and College Avenue in the Bronx at 8:20 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when an ambulance traveling west struck him on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and abrasion but remained conscious. The ambulance, a 2017 Ford truck/bus with two occupants, showed no damage from the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as unspecified. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by large emergency vehicles in pedestrian areas, even when no clear driver fault is documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver, unlicensed and distracted, collided with a sedan on Grand Concourse in the Bronx late at night. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the moped rider’s lower leg and foot. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:25 PM on Grand Concourse near East 165 Street in the Bronx. A 23-year-old male moped driver, traveling north without a license, was passing improperly and distracted when he struck the left side doors of a northbound sedan. The moped’s right front quarter panel made the point of impact. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and inattentive vehicle operators misusing lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man riding north on Webster Avenue was thrown from his Harley and crushed. Helmeted, he lay in shock as the street claimed him. No other driver stopped. The Bronx pavement bore witness to another body broken by speed and steel.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old man was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle northbound on Webster Avenue near East 167th Street at 4:05 a.m. when he struck the right front of an unspecified object or vehicle. The report states he was 'thrown from the bike. Helmeted. Crushed.' The man suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found in shock. The narrative notes, 'No other driver stopped.' The police report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors, nor does it mention any actions by other vehicles or pedestrians. The only detail about the rider’s behavior is that he was wearing a helmet, as recorded in the report. The crash left the rider ejected and gravely injured, underscoring the lethal risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722666, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a sedan on East 161 Street in the Bronx. The crash involved improper lane usage and traffic control disregard by the moped driver, causing significant vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 161 Street near Morris Avenue in the Bronx at 7:00 PM involving a moped and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the moped driver. The moped's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front quarter panel were damaged upon impact. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was conscious at the scene. The sedan had two occupants, and both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights driver errors related to lane usage and traffic control adherence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721909, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south struck the left side of an eastbound SUV making an improper left turn on Grand Concourse. The SUV driver, a 66-year-old man, suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The motorcyclist was unlicensed, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Concourse at 15:04. A motorcycle, driven by an unlicensed male operator, was traveling straight south when it collided with the left side doors of a 2020 SUV making an improper left turn eastbound. The impact point was the center front end of the motorcycle and the left side doors of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 66-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police cited 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist's unlicensed status and the SUV driver's improper turn created a dangerous situation leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720594, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan tore down Grand Concourse. The unlicensed driver ran the light, struck a 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died in the street, her body shattered by speed and disregard.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old woman was killed at Grand Concourse and East 164th Street when a sedan, driven by an unlicensed operator, struck her with its left front bumper. The report states the woman was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection. The driver was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control,' as cited in the contributing factors. The sedan was heading south and made no attempt to yield. The victim suffered fatal crush injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The police report makes clear the driver’s lack of license and failure to obey traffic signals were central to the deadly impact. The victim’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted only after the driver’s violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15