No More Lucky Escapes: Fordham Heights Still Bleeds

A taxi struck an e-scooter in the Bronx. The 25-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered serious injuries. The crash occurred at East 184 Street and Grand Concourse. Driver inattention was a key factor.

A taxi collided with an e-scooter in the Bronx, injuring the 25-year-old male e-scooter driver. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn when the impact occurred. The e-scooter driver sustained a knee injury, described as a fracture and dislocation. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other details about safety equipment were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a parked sedan on Webster Avenue. The sedan’s 76-year-old driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The impact hit the sedan’s left side doors. The driver remained conscious but injured. Distraction outside the car contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Webster Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The sedan was struck on its left side doors by the bus’s right side doors. The sedan’s 76-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand injury. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Outside Car Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan was stationary before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy was struck while crossing Creston Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated injury to his entire body. The crash occurred in the Bronx near Field Place.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Creston Avenue at a marked crosswalk in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious but suffered fractures and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The vehicle involved was unspecified and traveling south. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685563, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was struck on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The driver, heading east, hit her with the right front bumper. She suffered a neck contusion and bruising. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a neck contusion and bruising but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two e-bikes crashed on East 182 Street in the Bronx. One rider, 55, was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The crash involved driver inattention and other vehicular factors. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, two e-bikes collided on East 182 Street near Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. A 55-year-old male driver was ejected and sustained serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred on the left side doors of one bike and the center front end of the other. No damage was reported to either e-bike. The injured rider was conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman at Webster Avenue and East 184th Street. She lay bleeding, scalp torn, head wounded. The car showed no damage. The street fell silent after the crash. Blood marked the spot where she fell.

A sedan struck a 54-year-old woman in the intersection of Webster Avenue and East 184th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 54-year-old woman in the intersection. She lay conscious, blood running from her head, scalp torn. The car bore no damage. The street held the silence that follows impact.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the report. The vehicle, a sedan, showed no visible damage after the crash. The woman was injured while crossing at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676143, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a southbound e-bike on East 183 Street in the Bronx. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan's right front quarter panel was damaged. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, a 2016 Chevrolet sedan and an e-bike collided while both traveled south on East 183 Street near Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old man wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained neck injuries and contusions. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The e-bike driver was conscious at the scene. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Grand Concourse while crossing with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The victim suffered a concussion and hip-upper leg injuries.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Grand Concourse near East 183 Street in the Bronx. The 25-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver’s distraction and failure to yield caused the collision. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other vehicle details or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck a car making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. The rider’s legs shattered. He stayed conscious. Sirens came late. The street was quiet except for his scream. The crash left pain and broken bodies behind.

A moped rider, age 32, suffered severe crush injuries to his legs after colliding with a car making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue near East 184th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the moped 'slammed into a car’s left side mid-U-turn.' The rider remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. The moped was traveling straight when it struck the car’s left side doors. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash highlights the danger faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670159, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist heading east on East 184 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered a head contusion and bruising. The bike and sedan both sustained front-end damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling north on East 184 Street collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and bruising. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The crash occurred near Grand Concourse in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy on a bike was struck by an SUV traveling south on Tiebout Avenue. The child was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The bike’s roof was damaged. The boy was conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old bicyclist was injured after being hit by a 2017 Dodge SUV on Tiebout Avenue. The SUV was traveling straight south when it struck the bike, which was moving west. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the bike’s roof. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman was injured crossing Walton Avenue at a marked crosswalk. A Honda SUV making a right turn failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Walton Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The driver of a Honda SUV was making a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage and had no occupants other than the driver. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old man was struck at East 188 Street and Grand Concourse. He suffered a head injury and concussion. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The vehicle involved is unspecified. No driver errors were noted in the report.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 188 Street and Grand Concourse in the Bronx. He sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed. The pedestrian was at the intersection when struck. The report does not mention any safety equipment or actions by the pedestrian. The vehicle involved is recorded as unspecified, with no noted damage or pre-crash maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old unlicensed moped driver crashed on Jerome Avenue. The moped hit a vehicle making a U-turn. The driver suffered knee and lower leg fractures. Police cited following too closely and improper turning as causes. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver traveling north on Jerome Avenue collided with a vehicle making a U-turn. The moped driver was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including following too closely and turning improperly. The moped driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused no damage to either vehicle. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of improper vehicle maneuvers and close following distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on Ryer Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan struck the moped’s right rear quarter panel. Driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Ryer Avenue involving a sedan and a moped. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, traveling east, struck the moped on its right rear quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with other vehicular causes. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian was involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the severe impact on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643167, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man, fifty, struck by a westbound vehicle on Jerome Avenue. The car’s front end hit him. His leg was torn from knee to foot. He lay conscious, blood pooling on the asphalt. The street kept moving. The wound was brutal. The pain, unspoken.

A 50-year-old man walking near Jerome Avenue and East 183rd Street in the Bronx was struck by a westbound vehicle’s front end. According to the police report, the impact tore his leg from knee to foot. He remained conscious on the pavement as blood pooled around him. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified. The man suffered a traumatic amputation. No information is provided about the pedestrian’s actions or location at the time of the crash. The street kept moving as he lay injured. No helmet or signal use is mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota sedan struck a baby boy on Grand Concourse. His hip shattered. He lay broken and incoherent in the street. The night was silent. The dark pressed in. No driver error listed. The child suffered. The city watched.

A Toyota sedan hit a baby boy near Grand Concourse and East 183rd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the child’s hip was crushed. He lay in the street, incoherent, with severe injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The boy, a pedestrian, suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. No information is given about the driver’s actions or the circumstances leading up to the crash. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use. The facts remain stark: a child was struck and gravely hurt by a car in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on East 183 Street in the Bronx. Three occupants suffered neck and shoulder injuries. Drivers distracted and speeding. Impact damaged front bumpers. Passengers wore seat belts. Shock and injury marked the scene.

According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling south on East 183 Street collided with a 2017 Subaru sedan traveling east. The crash involved driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Three occupants were injured: the female SUV driver and front passenger, and the male sedan driver. Injuries included neck and shoulder trauma, all occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report highlights driver distraction and unsafe speed as key causes, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing East 183 Street at an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 183 Street at an intersection with the signal. She suffered abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a Station Wagon/SUV traveling northeast, which struck the pedestrian on its left front quarter panel. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash occurred in the Bronx, zip code 10458.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on East 184 Street. One was going straight south. The other made a right turn east. A 12-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and concussion. She was conscious but unprotected by safety equipment. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 184 Street. One vehicle traveled straight south, striking the right front bumper of the other sedan making a right turn east. The crash injured a 12-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat. She sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment. No other injuries or damages were reported. The collision involved licensed drivers operating vehicles registered in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15