Mount Hope Bleeds: City Stalls, Bodies Fall

A 22-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Jerome Avenue outside a crosswalk. The impact to her entire body caused contusions and bruises. The driver, proceeding straight, hit her with the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Kia SUV traveling north on Jerome Avenue struck her with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, described as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her entire body and was conscious after the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision highlights the danger posed to pedestrians crossing outside designated areas, with the vehicle impact concentrated on the right front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712858, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male SUV driver suffered neck injuries after a collision on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred when the SUV made an improper U-turn, striking a moped traveling straight. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx around 3:00 PM. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old male, was making an improper U-turn when the collision happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The impact was on the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. The SUV driver sustained a neck injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The moped was traveling straight northbound when struck. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report. The crash highlights driver errors involving inattention and improper turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck an e-bike heading north on East 175 Street. The e-bike driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion and was injured. Police cite other vehicular factors contributing to the crash, highlighting driver errors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 175 Street involving a westbound sedan and a northbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 28-year-old male, sustained a head abrasion and was injured but remained conscious. The sedan, a 2021 Hyundai, impacted the e-bike on its right side doors, while the sedan's right front bumper was damaged. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for both the e-bike driver and the sedan driver, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues played a role. No pedestrian or cyclist behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors and vehicle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old woman, crossing Jerome Avenue with the signal, was struck and left bleeding in the crosswalk. The driver vanished. Blood marked the intersection. No name, no car, only the echo of impact and silence.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old woman was crossing Jerome Avenue at East Burnside Avenue in the Bronx, using the crosswalk and following the signal, when she was struck by a vehicle. The report states she was found unconscious, suffering severe lacerations and injuries to her entire body. The driver did not remain at the scene; the vehicle and its operator vanished, leaving no identifying information. The narrative notes: 'A 71-year-old woman lay unconscious in the crosswalk, blood on the pavement, body torn. She crossed with the signal. A vehicle struck her and vanished.' The police report does not list any contributing factors for the driver, but the act of fleeing the scene after striking a pedestrian in a crosswalk underscores the systemic danger faced by vulnerable road users. The victim’s compliance with the crossing signal is noted only after the driver’s failure to remain at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705544, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a backing SUV distracted by the driver. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the subtle but severe impact of driver inattention.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East Burnside Avenue with the signal. The crash occurred at 14:04 when a 2013 Ford SUV, traveling southeast, was backing and struck her. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain awareness during the backing maneuver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact but significant harm to the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the distraction led to this dangerous collision at an intersection. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man crossing outside an intersection was struck by a northbound SUV merging on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The impact hit the vehicle’s center front end, causing contusions and full-body injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing outside an intersection on Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 18:04. The collision involved a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north that was merging when it struck the pedestrian. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the merging maneuver preceding the collision indicates a failure to yield or insufficient caution during merging. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a designated intersection is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver held a valid New York license and was alone in the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee and lower leg, causing abrasions. The driver’s aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the injury.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Webster Avenue in the Bronx while crossing with the signal. The collision occurred at 7:00 PM when a 2023 Dodge sedan traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites the driver’s aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle was going straight ahead and had four occupants at the time. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver’s failure to control speed and aggressive behavior created the conditions for this collision, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697359, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Anthony Avenue in the Bronx around 3:50 a.m. A front-seat passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. Police cited other vehicular factors contributing to the crash, highlighting driver errors in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north and east on Anthony Avenue collided at 3:50 a.m. in the Bronx. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound vehicle and the center front end of the eastbound vehicle. The front passenger in one sedan, a 28-year-old male, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing to the crash, indicating driver errors without specifying exact violations. Both drivers were licensed males from New York and New Jersey. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695507, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian crossing against the signal was struck by a southbound SUV on Valentine Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured the man’s lower leg and knee, leaving him bruised but conscious. The driver was slowing at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Valentine Avenue in the Bronx after being struck by a southbound 2021 Toyota SUV. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was slowing or stopping prior to impact. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving are explicitly cited. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was classified as 'Other' in pedestrian role.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694740, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man was injured while crossing East Burnside Avenue. A sedan struck him. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a hip injury and a bruise.

A 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East Burnside Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver of a sedan was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was crossing with a signal when he was struck, sustaining a hip injury and a contusion. The driver was licensed and had two occupants in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a moped collided on East Burnside Avenue. Both drivers were making left turns. Two men suffered head injuries and shock. The sedan showed no damage; the moped’s front end was crushed. Aggressive driving and other vehicular factors contributed.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old rear passenger and a 21-year-old driver were injured in a collision between a sedan and a moped on East Burnside Avenue. Both vehicles were making left turns at the time of impact. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained no damage, while the moped’s center front end was damaged. The injured occupants suffered head injuries and shock, with complaints of abrasion and minor bleeding. The driver of the sedan was licensed; the moped driver held a permit. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689042, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing East Burnside Avenue with the signal. The impact struck his head, causing bruising. The driver was going straight eastbound. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a Honda SUV traveling east on East Burnside Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing north on East Tremont Avenue struck a 30-year-old woman pedestrian outside an intersection. The driver was inattentive and backed unsafely. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2010 Acura sedan traveling north on East Tremont Avenue was backing when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of impact. No safety equipment or victim fault was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male e-scooter driver struck the left side doors of a northbound sedan on East 182 Street in the Bronx. The rider suffered facial contusions and bruises. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male operating an e-scooter collided with the left side doors of a northbound Nissan sedan on East 182 Street in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver sustained facial contusions and bruises but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was driven by a licensed female driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the e-scooter and the left side doors of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota SUV struck a man crossing Jerome Avenue. The driver looked away. The SUV’s front end crumpled. The man’s face bled, torn open. He stayed conscious in the Bronx night. Distraction behind the wheel left flesh and metal wrecked.

A 2018 Toyota SUV, heading south on Jerome Avenue near 196th Street, hit a 38-year-old man in the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his face but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV’s front end was dented. The report states, “The driver had looked away.” The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are cited. The crash highlights the danger posed when drivers lose focus, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684371, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Webster Avenue in the Bronx just after midnight. The rear vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the front car. The front driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. No one was ejected. Both vehicles traveled north.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Webster Avenue collided when the rear vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the front vehicle. The front driver, a 48-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the rear driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684401, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old female bicyclist was struck on her right side by an SUV on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a female bicyclist traveling east on East Tremont Avenue was hit on her right side by a Jeep SUV. The bicyclist, age 41, sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. She was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were noted for the SUV. The impact damaged the right side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old unlicensed moped driver struck a parked SUV on Anthony Avenue in the Bronx. The moped hit the SUV’s left rear bumper. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash was caused by driver inattention.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male moped driver without a license collided with a parked 2017 SUV on Anthony Avenue in the Bronx. The moped struck the SUV’s left rear bumper while traveling north. The rider was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV was unoccupied and stationary at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were noted. The moped showed no vehicle damage despite the collision. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 182 Street. The SUV struck him head-on as both traveled straight. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The cyclist was not wearing safety gear.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south on East 182 Street struck him. Both the bicyclist and the SUV were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the SUV's center front end and other damage to the bicycle. No other occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677042, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left side of an SUV making an improper U-turn on East 175 Street. The motorcyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver was turning improperly and driving at unsafe speed. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with the left side doors of an SUV making a U-turn northeast on East 175 Street. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was making an improper turn at unsafe speed. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the center front end of the motorcycle and the left side doors of the SUV. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676679, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15