No More Hit-and-Run: Blood on Bronx Streets, Silence in City Hall

Jan 14 - A 28-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a moped collided with her at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver’s aggressive driving and failure to yield right-of-way caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on East 170 Street struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near Morris Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions and bruises reported. The report cites the moped driver's aggressive driving and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which was going straight ahead at the time. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 12 - A northbound SUV and eastbound motorcycle collided on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. Both male occupants suffered serious leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 3:30 AM on Grand Concourse in the Bronx involving a 2024 Honda SUV traveling north and a Taizhou Qian motorcycle traveling east. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The SUV driver and the motorcycle passenger, both male, were injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma. The driver suffered fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. Both occupants were not ejected from their vehicles. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victims' behavior or safety equipment. The crash highlights systemic dangers related to traffic control compliance and lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695184 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 26 - An SUV driven by a permit-holder struck an object or vehicle with its right front bumper on Grand Concourse. An 8-year-old girl in the front passenger seat suffered facial abrasions. The driver was fatigued and inexperienced. The child was restrained.

According to the police report, a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on Grand Concourse collided with an object or vehicle, impacting the right front bumper. The driver, a female permit-holder, was identified as inexperienced and fatigued, contributing factors to the crash. An 8-year-old female front passenger, secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained facial abrasions and was injured but conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as the primary contributing factors. The child was not ejected and was properly restrained. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691110 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 22 - Ambulance reversed on Grand Concourse. Struck a 58-year-old man stepping from behind a parked car. Pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. Driver backed unsafely. No vehicle damage.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling north on Grand Concourse was backing up when it struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian. The man was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor for the driver. The ambulance sustained no damage. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689863 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 17 - A moped traveling south struck the left side of a parked sedan on Jerome Avenue. The sedan’s left rear passenger suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee and lower leg. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Jerome Avenue collided with the left side doors of a parked 2008 Volvo sedan. The sedan had two occupants, including a 33-year-old male passenger seated in the left rear. This passenger sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The moped driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan was stationary before impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s left side doors, while the moped showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687987 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 12 - A car turned left at Walton Avenue and East 171st Street. The driver struck an 18-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Blood pooled in the crosswalk. She stayed conscious, face injured. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed wet and silent.

An 18-year-old woman was struck by a car while crossing Walton Avenue at East 171st Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver made a left turn and hit her in the face as she crossed with the signal. The report states, 'Blood spilled in the crosswalk. She stayed conscious. The driver did not yield.' The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The woman suffered severe bleeding to her face but remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors were cited. The data does not specify the vehicle type or details about the driver. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians even when they have the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 4 - SUV slammed into sedan’s right side as it turned left. Sedan driver, a man, suffered knee and leg injuries. Both drivers licensed. No ejections. Impact left moderate trauma and abrasions.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV hit a southbound sedan making a left turn on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side doors with its right front bumper. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old man, sustained moderate injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. He was wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not detail specific driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 4 - An unlicensed teen on a motorcycle slammed into an SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. He flew from the bike and died on the asphalt. His helmet stayed on. Three other vehicles kept moving. The crash left one dead and a city unchanged.

An 18-year-old unlicensed male motorcyclist was killed after striking the left rear bumper of a Honda SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, 'An unlicensed 18-year-old on a motorcycle hit a Honda SUV at speed, flew from the bike, and died on the asphalt. His helmet stayed on. Three other vehicles kept going. His body did not.' The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The data notes that his helmet remained on, but no helmet use is listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the occupants of the SUV or the other vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 30 - A 33-year-old man stepped out from behind a parked vehicle on West 172 Street. A sedan traveling west struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. Limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on West 172 Street. The pedestrian was struck by a westbound sedan, which hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and an injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the sedan's right front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 27 - Two sedans collided head-on and side-on on Townsend Avenue. A 65-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver distraction and other vehicular factors. Both vehicles sustained front and rear quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and north collided on Townsend Avenue. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 65-year-old female passenger was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with other vehicular causes. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 21 - Two SUVs collided head-to-back on East 170 Street. An 8-year-old boy in the rear left seat of the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention. Both drivers were licensed and traveling west.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East 170 Street when one SUV struck the rear of the other. An 8-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the struck vehicle was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The child was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead westbound at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681587 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 19 - A 52-year-old woman was hit by a taxi turning left on East 172 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The victim was conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on East 172 Street in the Bronx struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection. The taxi was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the driver. The taxi showed no visible damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680791 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 14 - A motorcycle struck a sedan pulling out on Macombs Road. The rider, a 26-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcycle driver was partially ejected when his motorcycle collided with a sedan that was starting from a parking spot on Macombs Road. The rider suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and traveling southeast, while the sedan was moving southwest. The point of impact was the motorcycle's right front bumper and the sedan's left front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet. No other safety equipment or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 5 - A 21-year-old man was hit while crossing Grand Concourse with the signal. The sedan struck him center front. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. Glare impaired visibility. The driver was licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Grand Concourse at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. The crash involved a 2016 sedan traveling westbound, driven by a licensed male driver from Connecticut. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists glare as a contributing factor, which likely impaired the driver's visibility. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The vehicle sustained no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - A 23-year-old motorcyclist crashed into a parked sedan on Morris Avenue in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male motorcyclist traveling south on Morris Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end, while the sedan was damaged on its left rear bumper. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other occupants were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - A bus rear-ended a sedan on Grand Concourse. Both drivers suffered whiplash. Metal twisted. Traffic stopped. No pedestrians hurt. Police cite "Other Vehicular" as a factor. Both drivers conscious, belted, shaken.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Grand Concourse struck the rear of a sedan also heading south. Both drivers, a 65-year-old man in the sedan and a 55-year-old woman in the bus, suffered whiplash injuries. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. Both drivers were conscious and restrained at the scene. No mention of helmet or signal use is made. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674435 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 23 - A 71-year-old woman was struck by a southbound sedan on Walton Avenue. She emerged from in front of a parked vehicle and suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The driver showed no damage to the car’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle on Walton Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. The crash involved a southbound 2009 Honda sedan, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing near parked cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 14 - A 41-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The driver changed lanes unsafely and passed too closely. The pedestrian suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious. The crash happened mid-afternoon in heavy traffic.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Webster Avenue near Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. The 41-year-old man was crossing the street when a vehicle traveling north passed too closely and changed lanes unsafely. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The driver’s unsafe lane change caused the collision. The pedestrian’s location was described as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not indicate any helmet or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675920 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 29 - A bus traveling north on East 170 Street hit a 53-year-old woman pedestrian at an intersection. She suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention and oversized vehicle contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on East 170 Street in the Bronx struck a 53-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her elbow and lower arm. The bus had no visible damage after the crash. Contributing factors listed include "Oversized Vehicle" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The report does not indicate any fault or action by the pedestrian. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and the bus’s large size played key roles in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 28 - A 64-year-old man was struck while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on West 170 Street. The SUV, traveling east, hit him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 170 Street in the Bronx after being struck by a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report lists "Oversized Vehicle" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. No other driver errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19