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

A fire truck struck an e-scooter on Morris Avenue in the Bronx. The 26-year-old scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The fire truck showed no damage. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash. The rider remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a FDNY fire truck traveling south on Morris Avenue collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 26-year-old man, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The fire truck had no visible damage despite impact on its right side doors. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666702, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling north on East 164 Street hit a 50-year-old female pedestrian off the roadway. The rider was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused center front damage to the e-bike. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on East 164 Street in the Bronx collided with a 50-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The e-bike had two occupants and suffered center front end damage. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating the e-bike rider was traveling too fast. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered internal complaints but was not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding e-bikes to pedestrians outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666012, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed 52-year-old man crashed his e-bike northbound on Webster Avenue. He was ejected and suffered a head injury. The bike was demolished. Police cited pedestrian confusion and unsafe speed as factors. The rider wore a helmet but was incoherent after impact.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male e-bike driver traveling north on Webster Avenue lost control and was ejected from his vehicle. He sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The e-bike was demolished on impact. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Unsafe Speed." The driver was unlicensed. The rider wore a helmet, but the report does not list it as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe speed and confusion in vulnerable road user crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman crossing East 162 Street with the signal was struck. The driver made an improper left turn at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. She remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 162 Street with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and contributed to the crash by turning improperly and traveling at an unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the scene. The report lists the driver’s errors as 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed.' No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The pedestrian was identified as 'Other' at the intersection, and no safety equipment or additional factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665088, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle slammed into the right rear quarter panel of a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway. The motorcyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered fractured and dislocated injuries to his knee and lower leg. The motorcycle was demolished on impact.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male motorcyclist traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling south. The motorcyclist was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle sustained severe damage, described as demolished. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665850, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male pedestrian suffered a serious head injury after a sedan struck him while he walked along Webster Avenue. The driver changed lanes improperly and disregarded traffic control. The teen was left incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Webster Avenue struck a 17-year-old male pedestrian who was walking along the highway with traffic. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was incoherent after the crash. The driver was changing lanes at the time and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not at fault. The crash highlights dangers posed by improper lane changes and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662578, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old female bicyclist suffered head abrasions after a collision with a 2022 SUV on Walton Avenue. Both vehicles were traveling south. The SUV struck the bike’s left front quarter panel, damaging its right side doors. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a crash with a 2022 Chevrolet SUV on Walton Avenue. Both the bicyclist and the SUV driver were traveling south when the SUV impacted the bike on its left front quarter panel, causing damage to the SUV’s right side doors. The bicyclist sustained head abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both parties. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The crash highlights driver distraction as a key error leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 27-year-old female bicyclist traveling north on East 165 Street. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed signs of distraction. The cyclist was confused at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 165 Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 27-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and trauma to her knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes confusion or error on the part of the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision occurred at the left front bumper of the bike and the right front bumper of the sedan. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was not ejected but was in shock after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 3-year-old boy was struck while crossing Sherman Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The SUV hit him center front. He suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash happened in the Bronx late afternoon. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Sherman Avenue at a marked crosswalk in the Bronx. The vehicle involved was a 2019 Acura SUV traveling south, hitting the child with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The child was crossing without a signal, but no driver failures such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The SUV showed no damage. The report does not mention helmet use or other safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Jerome Avenue. The driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash involved no ejections and no visible vehicle damage. Following too closely caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Jerome Avenue rear-ended a stopped vehicle. The driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles showed no visible damage. The crash occurred when the sedan failed to maintain a safe distance behind the stopped vehicle, leading to the impact at the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver distraction and following too closely. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The rear vehicle, driven by a 39-year-old man, was stopped in traffic when the front vehicle, driven by a licensed female driver, struck it from behind. The occupant of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely as contributing factors. The front vehicle had center front end damage, and the rear vehicle had center back end damage. No victims were ejected from the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old woman driving an electric scooter in the Bronx suffered a severe knee injury. The crash happened on East 167 Street. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female driver operating an electric scooter on East 167 Street in the Bronx was injured. She sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and remained inside the vehicle. No damage to the vehicle was recorded. The crash occurred while the driver was traveling straight ahead westbound. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention any victim fault or helmet use as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652752, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing on East 169 Street struck an SUV traveling west. The SUV’s left front bumper collided with the sedan’s left rear. The sedan driver, 63, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage at impact points.

According to the police report, a sedan was backing on East 169 Street near Grand Concourse in the Bronx when it was struck by an SUV traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear bumper and the SUV’s left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and the sedan driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash caused damage to the left rear of the sedan and the left front of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651912, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 81-year-old man was struck while crossing College Avenue against the signal. The driver, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian with the SUV’s right front bumper. The victim suffered bruises to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing College Avenue against the signal. The driver, operating a 2021 SUV and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted, but the report emphasizes driver error, specifically inattention, as a key factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 15-year-old boy crossing Grand Concourse against the signal. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted, failing to notice the pedestrian at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Grand Concourse struck a 15-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing against the signal at the intersection near East 165 Street. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but the report highlights the driver's distraction as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided late at night on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. Two occupants on the moped were partially ejected and suffered shoulder abrasions. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction. Both drivers were conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a moped and a sedan collided on Grand Concourse near East 153 Street. The moped carried two occupants, an 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male driver, both partially ejected and injured with abrasions to their shoulders. The sedan had one occupant, a licensed female driver. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped driver held only a permit. The sedan sustained no damage, while the moped's undercarriage was damaged. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649953, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter in police pursuit crashed into a sedan traveling north on Grand Concourse. The scooter driver, unlicensed, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Alcohol was involved. The sedan suffered left front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling west on Grand Concourse was involved in a police pursuit when it collided with a northbound sedan. The scooter driver, a 32-year-old male, was unlicensed and ejected from his vehicle, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, sustained damage to its left front bumper. The scooter's point of impact was its right front bumper. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured occupant was conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the scooter driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Grand Concourse. The SUV driver, 27, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The sedan passenger, 22, bruised knee and lower leg. Alcohol and unsafe speed contributed. Both conscious and not ejected. Damage to front panels of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV and a 2018 Honda sedan collided on Grand Concourse. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan's front passenger, a 22-year-old woman, suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan driver was unlicensed. The SUV was damaged on the left front quarter panel; the sedan on the right front bumper. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on East 158 Street in the Bronx. One driver made a left turn into oncoming traffic. A rear passenger suffered a neck contusion. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 158 Street near Grand Concourse in the Bronx. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. A 40-year-old male rear passenger, restrained with a lap belt and harness, was injured with a neck contusion. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor and notes that one driver was unlicensed. The licensed driver was making the left turn at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 80-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 161 Street. She suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. The scooter driver traveling east hit her center front. The crash involved pedestrian confusion at the intersection.

According to the police report, an 80-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing East 161 Street at an intersection. She was hit by a male driver operating a manual scooter traveling east, who was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the scooter. The pedestrian suffered a facial abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The scooter sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing without signal or crosswalk indication. No safety equipment or helmet was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640679, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15