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

A bus traveling east on Grand Concourse hit a male pedestrian outside an intersection. The pedestrian was incoherent and injured, with unknown severity. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian’s actions in the roadway remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2018 bus traveling east on Grand Concourse struck a male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured and incoherent at the scene. The bus sustained no damage and was impacted on its right rear quarter panel. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The pedestrian’s exact actions in the roadway are described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no further detail is provided. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old man stepped from behind a parked car on East 168th Street. An Audi SUV struck him head-on. His shoulder shattered. Bones broke. He died in the street as darkness fell. The driver disregarded traffic control and sped on.

A 72-year-old pedestrian was killed on East 168th Street when an eastbound Audi SUV struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked car and was hit by the SUV, which caused fatal injuries to his upper arm and shoulder. The report states, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The data shows the driver failed to obey traffic signals and was traveling at an unsafe speed, leading to the deadly impact. The victim died at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Gerard Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle traveling north hit him with its right front bumper. He suffered back injuries and was semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Gerard Avenue at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a northbound 2006 Honda SUV struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was semiconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action as crossing against the signal and notes unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The vehicle was going straight ahead with three occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593471, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman was struck while crossing Concourse Village East. The sedan made a right turn and hit her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered internal injuries to her hip and upper leg. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Concourse Village East outside an intersection. The driver of a 2013 Ford sedan was making a right turn when the vehicle's right front quarter panel struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's crossing was not at a signal or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy crossing Grand Concourse with the signal was struck by an SUV traveling north. The vehicle hit the boy’s right front quarter panel. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Grand Concourse at East 167 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound SUV struck him on the right front quarter panel. The boy sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was alone. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided with an SUV on Teller Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. The moped was demolished on impact.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Teller Avenue collided with an eastbound SUV. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male, was ejected and sustained a head contusion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped was demolished at the point of impact. The SUV sustained front-end damage. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in serious injury to the moped occupant, who remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 82-year-old woman was injured crossing Walton Avenue with the signal. A male driver making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, an 82-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Walton Avenue at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver, a male with a learner's permit, was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV involved, a 2017 Toyota, showed no damage from the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist making a left turn on East 166 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 166 Street collided with a bicyclist also traveling west who was making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist's own confusion or error is also noted but no helmet or safety equipment was involved. The sedan had no reported damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the bike and the center front end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582172, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy was struck while crossing Morris Avenue with the signal. The driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive. The child suffered a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Morris Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver, traveling east and going straight ahead, struck the child with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, was in shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580505, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old woman driving an SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of a tractor truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was unlicensed. Driver inexperience and failure to yield contributed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a 2019 SUV and a 1998 tractor truck. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck driver, a man, was unlicensed and driving straight ahead. The SUV impacted the left rear quarter panel of the truck's trailer. Contributing factors listed include failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience on the SUV driver's part, as well as the truck's oversized vehicle status. No damage was reported to the truck, but the SUV sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Grand Concourse in the Bronx late at night. The rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol involvement and following too closely contributed. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling south on Grand Concourse collided. The front SUV struck the rear bumper of the second SUV. A 48-year-old female occupant in the rear passenger seat of the struck vehicle was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists alcohol involvement and following too closely as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men from New Jersey and New York. The impact was centered on the front end of the striking vehicle and the right rear bumper of the struck vehicle. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi entering a parked position struck a 46-year-old male pedestrian on East 167 Street. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Limited view contributed to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 167 Street was entering a parked position when it struck a 46-year-old male pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian's role and actions do not apply as contributing factors. No other driver errors were noted. The pedestrian was injured due to the limited visibility conditions faced by the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on Clay Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2014 Ford SUV traveling northwest on Clay Avenue struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, which contributed to the collision. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining a head contusion and was conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Brook Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles hit front left bumpers. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north and a 2017 BMW sedan traveling south collided on Brook Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash caused significant damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562431, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan changing lanes struck an SUV going straight. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Road conditions were slippery. Both drivers were licensed men. The sedan was demolished.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan was changing lanes while the SUV was traveling straight north. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, a 23-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No specific driver errors were cited beyond the sedan’s lane change. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan sustained severe damage, described as demolished, while the SUV had front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old female SUV driver suffered head injuries in a midday crash on River Avenue. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end, damaging right side doors. Police cite traffic control disregard as the cause. The driver was not ejected but shocked.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on River Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 2016 Toyota sedan. The SUV, traveling north, started in traffic and impacted the sedan’s left front bumper with its right front quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 34-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and was in shock but remained inside the vehicle. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged, and the sedan’s center front end was impacted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a 41-year-old man crossing East 164 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver showed inattention and aggressive behavior. The victim was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on East 164 Street struck a pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The 41-year-old man sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The motorcycle had no visible damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but seriously injured. No other vehicles or safety equipment were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and aggressive motorcycle driving in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a refrigerated van on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at 3:05 a.m. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway collided with the rear of a refrigerated van also heading south. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old male occupant, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma, and complained of whiplash. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" and "Oversized Vehicle" as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear bumper, and the van was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe distance behind a larger vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan making a right turn on East 149 Street. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right front bumper on its left side. The rider suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist riding east on East 149 Street collided with a southbound sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the sedan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors include 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' on the bicyclist’s part, as well as 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan driver’s license status was not provided. The crash highlights dangerous interactions during turning maneuvers and lane usage errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck an e-scooter traveling west on Exterior Street. The e-scooter driver, 42, was ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited traffic control disregard and failure to yield right-of-way by the e-scooter driver.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south collided with an e-scooter going west on Exterior Street. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the e-scooter driver. The taxi's right front bumper struck the e-scooter's right front quarter panel, damaging the right side doors of the scooter. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551987, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15