No More Lucky Escapes: Fordham Heights Still Bleeds

A sedan making a U-turn met the front end of an SUV on Grand Concourse. One driver suffered back injuries. Police cited failure to yield and improper turning. Metal twisted. Streets stayed busy. The system failed to protect those inside.

A crash unfolded on Grand Concourse at East 187th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn was struck by an SUV heading straight. Four people were involved. One driver, a 23-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan was hit at the rear, the SUV at the front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and turn improperly on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 54-year-old man crossing Jerome Avenue at East 184th Street was hit by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The impact bruised his lower leg and left him conscious but hurt, the morning light harsh on the street.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling north on Jerome Avenue made a left turn onto East 184th Street and struck a 54-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and was reported conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not grant the pedestrian priority while turning. 'Glare' is also cited as a contributing factor. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and motorcycle collided on East 183rd Street near Grand Concourse. Shattered glass, the metallic tang of gasoline, and sirens filled the Bronx air. A 28-year-old front passenger in the sedan suffered a concussion, clutching his head as first responders arrived.

According to the police report, a sedan and a motorcycle crashed on East 183rd Street near Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The collision left a 28-year-old male front passenger in the sedan injured with a concussion. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or turn signals, were cited in the report. The impact damaged the right side doors of the sedan and the front end of the motorcycle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a moped at the intersection of W 183rd Street in the Bronx. The crash left a 13-year-old boy, riding on the outside of the moped, trapped and suffering a fractured leg. Sirens cut through the dusk as first responders arrived.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight ahead on W 183rd Street in the Bronx. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage. A 13-year-old male passenger, riding on the outside of the moped without safety equipment, was trapped and sustained a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors and improper maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 75-year-old man was hit at the intersection of E Fordham Rd and Morris Ave. He suffered a facial bruise but stayed conscious. The vehicle's front end was damaged. Police documented the scene amid ongoing afternoon traffic.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E Fordham Rd and Morris Ave at 16:47. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash and sustained a facial contusion while remaining conscious. The vehicle involved showed damage to its center front end, indicating the point of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on the vehicle type or driver actions is provided. The report also does not mention any victim behaviors like helmet use or crossing signal violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a Bronx crash involving two SUVs. One driver made a left turn and collided with a vehicle going straight. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police cited traffic control disregard and other vehicular factors as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Clinton Place near Jerome Avenue in the Bronx at 16:54. A 36-year-old male driver making a left turn in a 2018 Honda SUV collided with a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling straight north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Honda and the center front end of the Jeep. Both drivers and passengers were injured, with neck contusions and bruises reported. The 25-year-old female front passenger in the Honda was also injured. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to ignoring traffic signals or rules. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Both injured occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights driver failure to comply with traffic control leading to serious occupant injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803229, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered whiplash and full-body injuries after a collision on East 184th Street. The crash involved a vehicle making a right turn that failed to yield right-of-way, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on East 184th Street in the Bronx at 5:00 p.m. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The report identifies the primary contributing factor as the vehicle driver's failure to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The bicyclist was riding eastbound and was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle involved was a Mercedes SUV traveling northbound, which struck the bicyclist on its right front quarter panel. No other contributing factors were noted. The report highlights driver error as the cause of the collision and does not attribute fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790213, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a Ford sedan struck him while making a left turn on Creston Avenue. The impact occurred on the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Creston Avenue in the Bronx at 21:28. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a 2018 Ford sedan traveling southeast, which was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian’s actions in the roadway were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' with unspecified contributing factors listed for the pedestrian. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield or other violations were explicitly cited in the report. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report focuses on the impact and injuries without assigning fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 47-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a left turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision that injured the pedestrian’s lower arm and hand.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:36 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. A 47-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a vehicle traveling south made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver’s error in making the left turn without yielding directly caused the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 56-year-old woman crossing with the signal in the Bronx was struck by a sedan backing up. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing E 183 Street in the Bronx at 22:04. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Kia sedan backing west on Grand Concourse struck her. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed collision during backing. The report explicitly identifies the driver's failure to maintain attention as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford pick-up truck traveling east on East Fordham Road struck an object or vehicle on its right side. Three occupants, including the female driver and two passengers aged 17 and 11, suffered contusions and bruises. Injuries ranged from hip to head trauma.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford pick-up truck with a female driver licensed in New York was traveling east on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The vehicle sustained damage to its right side doors and right front quarter panel. The driver, aged 39, and two passengers, aged 17 and 11, were injured with contusions and bruises to the elbow, hip, and head. The driver’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not specify any pedestrian or victim behaviors. No ejections occurred, and all occupants were conscious. The crash highlights risks related to driver errors, though the exact nature of the failure remains unspecified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a right turn in the Bronx struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, both parties shocked. Police cite driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as cause, no visible pedestrian complaint.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver in a 2018 Dodge sedan was making a right turn on East 184 Street in the Bronx around 9 PM when the collision occurred. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, failed to yield the right-of-way, striking a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. The driver was also injured and in shock. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both the driver and pedestrian. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The pedestrian had no visible complaints. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759116, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a sedan on Grand Concourse. The crash, marked by driver inattention, left the rider with abrasions and a serious head injury, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:35 AM on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. A 27-year-old male moped driver, traveling east, collided with a southbound sedan. The moped driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury classified as severe (injury severity 3), along with abrasions. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The sedan, with no occupants, struck the moped on its left front quarter panel, causing center front end damage to the sedan. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment and held only a permit license. The report focuses on the sedan driver's inattention as the cause, without attributing fault to the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 2-year-old boy suffered facial bruises after an SUV backing westward struck him while he crossed outside a crosswalk. The vehicle hit the child with its right rear bumper. The child remained conscious despite the injury.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old male pedestrian was injured in the Bronx at East 188 Street when a 2006 Toyota SUV was backing westward. The vehicle struck the child with its right rear bumper while the child was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a contusion and bruising to the face but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver but notes the vehicle was backing at the time of impact. There was no vehicle damage reported. The child’s crossing outside a crosswalk is noted as an unspecified contributing factor but the primary driver action was backing without apparent awareness of the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with no reported license issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling west and an SUV making a left turn collided on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. Both male drivers suffered chest and back injuries with whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:35 PM on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. A 27-year-old male driving a 2019 sedan traveling west collided with a 39-year-old male driving a 2022 SUV making a left turn southwest. Both drivers were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included chest and back trauma with whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754401, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on East 188 Street in a late-night crash. A front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage in the impact.

According to the police report, a 2023 Nissan sedan and a 2021 Toyota SUV collided on East 188 Street at 1:20 a.m. Both drivers were distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed twice as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling south going straight ahead, and the SUV's pre-crash action was noted as 'Other*.' The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. A 27-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan moving from a parked position struck a northbound e-bike on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The sedan driver, injured with bruises and contusions, disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:29 on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. A sedan, initially parked and then moving southbound, collided with a northbound e-bike. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The e-bike sustained no damage and had no occupants at the time. The sedan's front center end was damaged at the left front bumper. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically unsafe speed and failure to obey traffic controls, as the primary causes of this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 42-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and facial injuries after improperly turning an SUV on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The vehicle struck an object or surface with its right front bumper, causing significant damage and injury to the driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:46 on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The 42-year-old male driver of a 2022 Jeep SUV was making a U-turn when the collision happened. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating driver error. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver was injured, suffering a concussion and facial injuries, but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other parties were involved or injured. The report highlights the driver's failure to execute a proper turn as the cause of the crash, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided head-on on East 184 Street in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered injuries, including head trauma and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the primary causes of the crash, highlighting systemic dangers on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:54 PM on East 184 Street near Ryer Avenue in the Bronx. Two vehicles, a 2020 Ford SUV and a 2003 BMW sedan, both traveling westbound, collided at their left front quarter panels. The 23-year-old female driver of the BMW suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving, which led to significant injuries despite the use of safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driver suffered a severe knee injury in a rear-end collision on Jerome Avenue. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The impact damaged the vehicle's left front bumper, leaving the driver conscious but fractured.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female sedan driver was injured in a crash at 2352 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, around 12:05 a.m. The vehicle was traveling north when it struck another vehicle from behind. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan, which sustained damage. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious but suffered a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash underscores the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14