Tremont Bleeds While City Hall Waits

A 63-year-old woman was struck at an intersection in the Bronx while crossing with the signal. The sedan, traveling straight ahead, hit her with its left front bumper. Unsafe speed by the driver caused severe head injuries and unconsciousness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing center front end damage to the sedan. The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries, including fractures and dislocations, and was found unconscious. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver's excessive speed led to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver failed to adjust speed appropriately, resulting in a violent impact that left the pedestrian severely injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776785, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old boy crossing with the signal suffered neck abrasions after a vehicle turning left failed to yield right-of-way. The crash occurred at an intersection on E 179 St, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling north on E 179 St was making a left turn when it struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the vehicle driver. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, with damage to the left front bumper. The pedestrian was not at fault, as he was crossing legally. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and improper turning maneuvers as the primary causes of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus collided with a bicyclist on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, injuring the rider. The impact struck the right side doors of both vehicles. The cyclist was unconscious with arm injuries, highlighting driver errors in lane usage and pedestrian confusion.

According to the police report, at 17:47 in the Bronx near 1932 Arthur Avenue, a bus and a bicycle traveling east collided. The point of impact was the right side doors of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old male, was injured and found unconscious with injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted twice as a contributing factor, reflecting confusion in the bicyclist's actions. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision underscores systemic dangers involving vehicle lane usage and vulnerable road user confusion without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old man crossing Bathgate Avenue away from an intersection was struck by a southbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:40 a.m. in the Bronx on Bathgate Avenue. A 26-year-old male pedestrian was crossing outside of a crosswalk or signal when he was hit by a southbound Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the sole contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain focus on the roadway. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan driver, impaired by alcohol, made an improper turn. The SUV occupant suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and alcohol involvement in a busy borough corridor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:35 AM on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan driver, who held only a permit and was impaired by alcohol, was starting from parking and made an improper turn. This driver struck a Ford SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the SUV's right side doors. The SUV had two occupants; one occupant, a 43-year-old male seated in the middle front seat, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The collision highlights the critical role of impaired driving and improper turning in causing serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed head-on on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 28-year-old male driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious. Police cite driver reaction to uninvolved vehicles as the cause. Both vehicles sustained left front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx at 7:45 a.m. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead, one westbound and the other eastbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel on both vehicles. The 28-year-old male driver of the 2014 Acura SUV was injured, complaining of whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error in responding to other vehicles not involved in the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision caused significant damage to the left front quarter panels of both SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761566, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turning right on East Tremont Avenue hit a 16-year-old boy at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as causes of the collision.

According to the police report, at 9:45 PM on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx, a sedan traveling south made a right turn and struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions are listed as unknown, and no victim behavior is cited as contributing. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian crossing East 184 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The crash was caused by driver failure to yield and inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:45 PM on East 184 Street in the Bronx. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes the driver's errors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. No information about the driver's license status or vehicle damage was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759278, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 11-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after being struck by an SUV while crossing against the signal. The crash occurred at an intersection on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was going straight, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 16:35 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. An 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured, sustaining a head contusion, after being hit by a 2003 Chrysler SUV traveling westbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The driver was going straight ahead and had a valid New York license. The report cites the pedestrian's error of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was noted, and the pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, focusing instead on the pedestrian's crossing behavior as the primary factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan starting from parking struck a pickup truck traveling south on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The female truck driver suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:13 AM on East 180 Street in the Bronx. A sedan, registered in New Jersey, was starting from a parking position when it collided with a southbound pickup truck driven by a 31-year-old female licensed in New York. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the pickup. The female truck driver was injured, sustaining elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors that led to the collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 54-year-old female moped driver suffered a head contusion after a left front bumper collision on East Tremont Avenue. The crash, caused by driver inattention and distraction, left her conscious but injured, highlighting dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female moped driver was injured in a crash on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx at 3:16 PM. The moped, traveling westbound, was struck on its left front bumper, resulting in center front end damage. The driver, who was licensed and not ejected, sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3), underscoring the serious consequences of driver distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a high-speed collision on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The crash involved a motorcycle and a bike, with the motorcyclist disregarding traffic control and traveling at unsafe speed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:24 on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, a 16-year-old male driver, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises, resulting in shock. The motorcycle struck the right front bumper of the bike, which sustained no damage. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for the motorcyclist. The motorcyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The bike, carrying two occupants and traveling eastbound, was involved but did not sustain damage. The motorcyclist's failure to obey traffic controls and excessive speed were key driver errors leading to the severe injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753507, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a U-turn struck an eastbound e-scooter rider on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, and inexperience as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on East 180 Street near Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan's point of impact was the left front bumper, while the e-scooter was struck at its center front end. The e-scooter driver was licensed but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers executing complex maneuvers like U-turns in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and sedan collided on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver, 54, suffered a head abrasion and was conscious. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling straight northbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A 54-year-old male moped driver sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice to emphasize the driver's role. Both the moped and the sedan were traveling straight ahead—north and northwest respectively—when they collided at the left front bumpers. The moped driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The sedan had one occupant with an unspecified driver sex. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front bumpers of both vehicles, with the moped also showing damage to the center back end. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing solely on driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver was violently ejected after colliding with an SUV on East 179 Street. The crash left the rider with severe abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cited aggressive driving and unsafe speed as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:07 on East 179 Street in the Bronx. The moped, driven by a 31-year-old unlicensed male, collided with a northbound SUV. The moped driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fractured, distorted, and dislocated injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The report lists aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was impacted on its right front bumper, while the moped's left front quarter panel and center front end were damaged. The moped driver was conscious but seriously injured, highlighting the dangers posed by aggressive driving and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751658, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-scooter traveling west struck the left side of a parked sedan on East 180 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and suffered chest contusions. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 180 Street in the Bronx at 14:22. A 43-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west collided with the left side doors of a parked 2014 Nissan sedan. The e-scooter driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained chest contusions, classified as injury severity 3. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the e-scooter driver. The sedan was stationary before impact, indicating no fault on that driver's part. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old woman on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered full-body injuries after a vehicle made a right turn and struck her. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The rider was unconscious and injured severely.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision on East Tremont Avenue. The crash occurred when a vehicle traveling northeast made a right turn and struck the e-scooter traveling east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the vehicle and the right front bumper of the e-scooter. The injured rider was found unconscious with injuries to her entire body and was not using any safety equipment. The report explicitly cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was licensed in New York but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on East 175th Street in the Bronx. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and traveling eastbound at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 175th Street near 3 Avenue in the Bronx at 11:00 p.m. Two sedans, both traveling eastbound, collided when the rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end. The driver of the rear sedan, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead prior to the crash. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Mapes Avenue in the Bronx at night. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle. A 22-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 PM on Mapes Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling southeast and southwest collided, with impact on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both drivers. A 22-year-old male occupant in the left rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers held valid licenses from New York. The collision resulted from driver errors in yielding, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746572, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped tore through East Tremont and Crotona. Metal shrieked. A woman, 43, took the force in her leg. Signals meant nothing. The morning heat pressed down as pain pooled on the street.

A crash at East Tremont Avenue and Crotona Avenue in the Bronx left a 43-year-old woman with severe crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, a moped traveling southwest with two occupants 'slammed head-on.' The report states, 'Signals were ignored,' and lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The moped's center front end bore the brunt of the impact. The injured woman, riding as a rear passenger, remained conscious at the scene. Police data highlights that the driver failed to obey traffic controls, directly contributing to the collision. No information in the report attributes any contributing behavior to the passenger. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14