Belmont Bleeds While City Sleeps

A car sped north on Southern Boulevard. A four-year-old girl was struck while getting off a vehicle. She suffered a head injury. The driver moved too fast and passed too close. The street saw danger. The child survived. The system failed.

A four-year-old girl was injured on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian getting on or off a vehicle when a northbound car struck her. She suffered a head injury and abrasions. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions put the child in harm’s way. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided. The crash highlights the danger faced by vulnerable road users, especially children, on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818657, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan veered across lanes on East Fordham Road, striking a northbound e-scooter. The impact threw the 36-year-old rider onto the pavement, leaving him conscious but bruised and limping. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived at the Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East Fordham Road changed lanes improperly and collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter’s 36-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a contusion and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger posed to vulnerable road users when drivers fail to follow proper lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars raced down Southern Boulevard. Bullets flew. A red sedan crashed into a stop sign. One man, shot in the torso, called a cab to the hospital. He died. The other driver fled. Police found chaos and shell casings.

According to NY Daily News (April 2, 2025), two drivers exchanged gunfire while speeding south on Southern Blvd. near the Bronx Zoo. The 27-year-old victim, driving a red Hyundai, was shot and crashed into a stop sign at Southern Blvd. and Garden St. He called a cab to St. Barnabas Hospital but died from his injuries. The other driver, in a black Honda CR-V, fled the scene. A local deli worker described the scene: 'There were a whole lot of rounds. It was crazy.' Police are investigating and have made no arrests. The incident highlights the lethal mix of firearms and reckless driving on city streets, endangering everyone nearby.

• Gunfire Erupts Between Drivers Near Bronx Zoo, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-02

A sedan driver suffered neck injuries after backing unsafely into a stopped bus in the Bronx. The collision caused whiplash and right rear bumper damage. The bus driver remained unharmed with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:53 in the Bronx near East Fordham Road. The sedan, traveling north, was backing unsafely when it collided with a northbound bus stopped in traffic. The sedan's driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The contributing factor cited was 'Backing Unsafely' by the sedan driver. The bus driver, licensed and operating a 2010 bus, was not injured, and the bus sustained no damage. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged at the point of impact. The report highlights driver error in vehicle backing maneuvers as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on E 189 St in the Bronx. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at impact.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling westbound on E 189 St in the Bronx collided around 16:46. The rear vehicle, a Buick SUV registered in Florida, struck the center back end of the front Mazda SUV, registered in New York. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 69-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The front vehicle carried two occupants, while the rear vehicle had none. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794841, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 39-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a left turn on E 187 St in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on E 187 St in the Bronx struck a 39-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Toyota sedan. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted, but the crash was caused by the driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver struck a helmeted bicyclist making a left turn on Arthur Ave. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The crash exposed driver inattention as a critical hazard on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on Arthur Ave involving a 2013 Honda SUV traveling west and a 31-year-old female bicyclist also traveling west while making a left turn. The SUV driver, a male with a learner's permit, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which is listed twice as a contributing factor. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the bike's center front end. Vehicle damage was reported as none. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers, especially those with restricted licenses, in collisions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Hughes Ave in the Bronx. The driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cite improper turning and unsafe speed as causes. Multiple vehicles were damaged in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver errors in the area.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:42 on Hughes Ave in the Bronx. The collision involved two SUVs traveling north. The driver of one SUV, a 41-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was sustained on the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the other. Several other parked SUVs nearby also suffered damage. The police report emphasizes driver errors, specifically improper turning maneuvers and unsafe speed, as the primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 41-year-old man suffered full-body fractures and dislocations after a late-night collision with a southbound SUV in the Bronx. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing serious injuries. Driver errors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured in a collision with a southbound Honda SUV on E 183 Street near Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 11:15 p.m. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, inflicting fractures, distortions, and dislocations to the entire body. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained severe injuries. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues played a role. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain safe operation led to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers faced by pedestrians in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780157, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist suffered severe fractures after a sedan passed too closely on East 187th Street in the Bronx. The driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle caused the collision. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured across the entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 187th Street in the Bronx collided with a bicyclist also traveling east. The crash occurred at 11:22 AM. The report cites the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance, described as "Passing Too Closely," and a "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old male wearing a helmet, suffered fractures and dislocations across his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, indicating impact from the right side. The bicyclist’s injuries were severe, but the report places responsibility on the sedan driver’s errors, including distraction and unsafe passing maneuvers. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 78-year-old man suffered facial injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver, unlicensed and making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained minor bleeding but no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 188 St and Webster Ave in the Bronx at 7:15 PM. The collision involved a 2021 Honda sedan traveling southeast, whose unlicensed male driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver’s unlicensed status and failure to yield created the conditions for this injury, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old man suffered severe leg fractures after a pick-up truck struck him at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention and passing too closely caused the impact. The victim was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on E 188 St in the Bronx struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near Webster Ave around 5 p.m. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the driver’s inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with passing too closely to the pedestrian. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was located in the roadway and was conscious after the collision. The truck showed no vehicle damage, indicating a likely glancing but forceful impact. The driver’s failure to maintain proper attention and safe passing distance directly led to the pedestrian’s serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle traveling north collided with a parked SUV on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Webster Avenue near East 194th Street in the Bronx at 2:55 p.m. A motorcycle traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a legally parked 2019 SUV. The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV was unoccupied at the time. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed but not present. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the vulnerability of motorcyclists when vehicles are parked along busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing an intersection with the signal. The crash in the Bronx left the pedestrian in shock, highlighting dangers at urban crossings despite lawful crossing behavior.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 187 St and Beaumont Ave in the Bronx at 17:20. The victim was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, sustaining injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report classifies his injury severity as moderate (level 3) and notes he was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no contributing factors or driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian's lawful crossing is explicitly noted, with no victim behaviors cited as contributing factors. The report centers on the impact and injuries without assigning fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 68-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan collided with her at an intersection. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash, striking the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The victim was conscious but fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East Fordham Road and Bathgate Avenue around 5:40 PM. The collision involved a 2020 Honda sedan traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end, damaging the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane control. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage in vehicle-pedestrian collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pedestrian suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him while crossing a marked crosswalk. The crash occurred on East 183 Street in the Bronx. Driver inattention and improper lane usage caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, at 3:05 AM on East 183 Street in the Bronx, a male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a 2019 SUV traveling eastbound. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was reported to have minor bleeding and shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The pedestrian's crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper lane use in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Cambreleng Avenue in the Bronx. Driver distraction caused the crash. A 45-year-old male driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained left and right side damage in the impact.

According to the police report, at 11:55 AM on Cambreleng Avenue in the Bronx, two station wagons/SUVs collided. The first vehicle was parked and impacted on its left side doors, while the second vehicle was passing and struck the right front quarter panel of the first. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both drivers. A 45-year-old male driver was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of the first SUV and the right front quarter panel of the second. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after rear-ending a parked sedan on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 AM on Washington Avenue near East 183 Street in the Bronx. The 24-year-old female driver was operating a sedan when she rear-ended a parked Honda sedan. The point of impact was the right side doors of the parked vehicle. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 44-year-old Bronx woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, colliding with the pedestrian crossing with the signal at night.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 PM near East Fordham Road in the Bronx. A 44-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and sustained injury severity level 3. The SUV, registered in Texas, had damage to its right front bumper. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758831, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation after colliding with a car changing lanes on East Fordham Road. The moped’s left front bumper struck the car’s right front quarter panel, highlighting driver distraction and inexperience.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:50 on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The moped driver, age 27, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The moped, traveling west, collided with a car also traveling west that was changing lanes. The point of impact was the moped’s left front bumper and the car’s right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the moped driver. Additionally, the moped driver was unlicensed, which may have contributed to the crash dynamics. The car sustained no damage. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected but suffered serious upper arm injuries. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing blame to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758301, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14