Bedford Park Bleeds—And City Hall Looks Away

A sedan hit a two-year-old girl crossing Bainbridge Avenue. The child suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The crash left the toddler conscious but hurt. The street saw impact. The system failed her.

A two-year-old girl was struck and injured by a sedan at the intersection of 2670 Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the child was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the sedan, traveling north, hit her with its center front end. The girl sustained a head injury and was reported conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not cite any actions by the child as contributing to the crash. Systemic danger and driver error put the most vulnerable at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812145, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Evening light caught the scene on Bedford Park Blvd: a pickup truck slammed into parked SUVs. Metal bent, glass scattered. One man, 57, sat incoherent behind the wheel, injured. Sirens echoed through the Bronx as first responders arrived.

A pickup truck collided with two parked SUVs at 380 Bedford Park Blvd in the Bronx, injuring the 57-year-old male driver of the pickup. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was found incoherent and sustained injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the parked vehicles were unoccupied. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash underscores the persistent risk posed by impaired driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped, pushed too fast by an unlicensed teen, crashed into an SUV’s rear on E 204 St. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street froze. Sirens came late. The city’s danger pulsed in the silence.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old unlicensed male was driving a moped southbound on E 204 St near E Mosholu Pkwy S when he struck the rear of a station wagon/SUV. The report states the moped was traveling at 'Unsafe Speed.' The teen’s head hit the vehicle, causing bleeding and crush injuries, but he remained conscious. The SUV’s right rear bumper cracked from the impact. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, and notes the moped driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The focus remains on the systemic danger of unlicensed, speeding drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old boy suffered head abrasions after a bus traveling north on Jerome Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The bus showed no damage despite impact at its right front bumper.

According to the police report, a bus operated by a licensed male driver was traveling straight ahead northbound on Jerome Avenue when it struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and sustained head injuries classified as abrasions, with an injury severity level of 3. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The bus sustained no damage despite impact at its right front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, leaving the cause unspecified. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, and no pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections involving large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 17-year-old occupant suffered injuries and shock when an unlicensed SUV driver collided with a box truck on Decatur Ave. The SUV was parked before impact, striking the truck’s right rear bumper. The crash exposed systemic risks tied to unlicensed driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:03 on Decatur Ave involving a 2005 SUV and a 1999 box truck, both traveling north. The SUV driver, a female, was unlicensed and had been parked before the collision. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel striking the box truck’s right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. A 17-year-old female occupant in the SUV was injured and experienced shock, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists 'Unspecified' as contributing factors for the occupant but does not assign fault to the victim. The critical driver error identified is the SUV driver’s unlicensed status, highlighting a systemic danger that contributed to the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and bruises in a Bronx crash. The unlicensed driver made a U-turn, striking two parked vehicles. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors, highlighting systemic dangers on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near Bainbridge Avenue at 1:11 a.m. A 29-year-old female driver, unlicensed and traveling south while making a U-turn, collided with two parked vehicles. The report states the contributing factor as "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The impact involved the left front bumper of the unlicensed driver's sedan striking the left side doors of a parked sedan and the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The injured driver was conscious and sustained neck injuries and contusions, with an airbag deployed during the collision. The report explicitly notes the unlicensed status of the driver and her maneuver as central to the crash, underscoring driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV backing unsafely on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The impact injured her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield while reversing, causing the collision without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Grand Concourse near East 204th Street in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 16:20 when a 2023 Nissan SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was backing northbound. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, with the vehicle striking the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered internal complaints and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV sustained no damage. The driver’s failure to yield while reversing directly caused the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle backing maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 70-year-old man crossing Valentine Avenue in the Bronx was struck by an SUV traveling south. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Valentine Avenue in the Bronx collided with a 70-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which suffered damage in the same area. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was not ejected and no other contributing factors were noted. This incident highlights a driver error that directly caused serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when an SUV made a right turn and struck her at the intersection. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries. The driver held only a permit license. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection on Reservoir Avenue with the signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle, a 2019 Infiniti SUV, showed no damage despite the center front end point of impact. The driver, a female with a permit license from New York, was operating the vehicle with three occupants inside. The report does not list specific contributing factors but highlights the driver’s action of making a right turn as the pre-crash event leading to the collision. The pedestrian was not at fault, crossing legally with the signal, emphasizing the driver’s responsibility in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777479, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 70-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a left turn on E 204 St. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and traveled at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg injury.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 204 St and Valentine Ave in the Bronx at 10:50. The 70-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling west made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle had no occupants and showed damage to the left front bumper. The report explicitly identifies driver errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling west on Paul Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inexperience and unsafe lane changing contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on Paul Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center back end. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites driver inexperience and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Additionally, the bicyclist was noted to be following too closely. The sedan driver was unlicensed, compounding the risk. Vehicle damage included the sedan's center front end and the bike's right front bumper. No ejection occurred, and the bicyclist remained conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man crossed with the light on Grand Concourse. A right front bumper slammed into his head. Blood pooled in the crosswalk. He stayed awake, face torn, the signal still green.

A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Grand Concourse at East 198th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' when a vehicle’s right front bumper struck his head. The narrative states, 'Blood pooled in the crosswalk. He stayed awake. His face torn open. The signal still green.' The point of impact and vehicle damage were both listed as the right front bumper. The report does not cite any contributing factors or driver errors, nor does it mention any victim behavior as a cause. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head but remained conscious at the scene. The data underscores the persistent danger faced by pedestrians, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761396, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old sedan driver was partially ejected and injured in a Bronx crash. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with another vehicle turning left. The impact struck the sedan’s front and right side, causing serious abdominal injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Concourse near East 196 Street in the Bronx at 23:16. The 29-year-old male sedan driver was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, classified as severity level 3. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a primary contributing factor by the sedan driver. The sedan was traveling west, going straight ahead, and was struck on the right front bumper. The other involved vehicle, a 2024 model, was making a left turn northbound and sustained damage to its right side doors. The driver of the turning vehicle was unlicensed, according to the report. No pedestrian or cyclist factors were cited. The collision highlights driver errors and unlicensed operation as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760672, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 54-year-old male driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries after falling asleep behind the wheel. His SUV struck parked vehicles on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The impact damaged the left side doors of two parked SUVs. The driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:10 AM on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The driver, a 54-year-old male, was operating a 2023 Chrysler SUV southbound when he fell asleep, causing his vehicle to collide with multiple parked SUVs. The report notes the contributing factor as 'Fell Asleep.' The impact was on the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the left side doors of the parked vehicles. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior beyond the driver error of falling asleep. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 7-year-old boy suffered a fractured shoulder after a sedan struck him while crossing Goulden Avenue outside a crosswalk. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the child with the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Goulden Avenue in the Bronx at 17:06. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk when a 2022 Chevrolet sedan traveling north struck him on the left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The boy sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm injury but remained conscious. The sedan, carrying four occupants, showed no vehicle damage. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian’s crossing without a signal or crosswalk is noted, but the primary cause is the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 35-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries after a crash on Bainbridge Avenue. According to the police report, failure to yield right-of-way and improper lane usage caused the collision. The rider was unlicensed and unprotected.

At 11:27 AM on Bainbridge Avenue, a 35-year-old male motorcyclist was involved in a crash resulting in ejection and serious lower leg injuries, including fractures and dislocations. According to the police report, the motorcyclist's failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage were contributing factors. The rider was operating a 2022 Honda motorcycle traveling south, going straight ahead when the collision occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. The motorcyclist was unlicensed in New York and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused center front end damage to the motorcycle. The rider remained conscious but sustained significant injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. This incident highlights critical driver errors and systemic risks faced by vulnerable motorcyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742410, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorbike rider was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked sedan on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries. The sedan was stationary, and the motorbike struck its left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. A motorbike traveling north collided with a parked 2018 Infiniti sedan. The motorbike's left front bumper struck the sedan's left front bumper. The motorbike rider, a 29-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The rider was conscious but injured, with an injury severity rating of 3. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicle was stationary before impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers motorcyclists face when striking parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742404, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver, unlicensed and pursued by police, struck a parked sedan in the Bronx. The impact ejected him, causing facial injuries and bruising. The crash exposed dangerous lane usage and pursuit risks in Bronx streets late at night.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near East 199 Street around 12:17 a.m. A moped driver, unlicensed and involved in a police pursuit, collided with a parked 2012 Toyota sedan. The contributing factor cited was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The moped struck the sedan's left rear bumper with its center front end. The moped driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a facial contusion and bruising, classified as injury severity level 3. He was conscious but injured. The sedan was unoccupied and stationary at the time of impact. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing on the moped driver's improper lane usage and unlicensed status as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Six vehicles collide on Decatur Avenue. A moped flips. The unlicensed, helmetless rider is crushed and broken but conscious. Metal screams, glass rains. One sedan flees police. Unsafe speed rips through the Bronx dusk, leaving wreckage and pain.

According to the police report, chaos erupted on Decatur Avenue near East Bedford Park Boulevard when six vehicles collided. A moped, operated by an unlicensed and helmetless 41-year-old man, overturned and left its rider ejected and crushed, suffering injuries to his entire body but remaining conscious in the aftermath. The report states that 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor. One sedan, an Audi driven by an unlicensed man, was engaged in a police pursuit and fled the scene. The violence of the crash is underscored by the report’s vivid description: 'Metal screamed. Glass rained.' The moped’s lack of safety equipment is noted in the data, but the central danger stemmed from driver actions—specifically, unsafe speed and a police pursuit. No evidence in the report attributes fault to the moped rider’s behavior beyond these systemic and driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 3-year-old boy was injured crossing Briggs Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck the child with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The boy suffered lower arm injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Briggs Avenue in the Bronx struck a 3-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk or signal at 8:30 a.m. The driver was cited for "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The child sustained injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with whiplash, but remained conscious. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver distraction as the cause. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim fault or helmet use was indicated as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14