Blood on Seward Avenue: No One Safe, No One Speaking Up

A taxi turning left on Noble Avenue struck a 21-year-old cyclist heading west. The crash tore skin from the cyclist’s arm and hand. Sirens echoed as the injured rider remained conscious, blood on the pavement, helmet still strapped tight.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Noble Avenue made a left turn and collided with a westbound cyclist at Lafayette Avenue. The 21-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey a traffic signal or sign. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor in the crash. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver. The impact damaged the left front quarter panel of the taxi and the front end of the bicycle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled and glass shook as two sedans collided on White Plains Road at Lafayette Avenue. A 28-year-old woman behind the wheel suffered neck pain, conscious but shaken, after her car was struck from behind late Friday morning.

Two sedans collided on White Plains Road at Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 2012 Honda sedan, slowing or stopping, was rear-ended by a 2018 BMW sedan traveling straight ahead. The driver of the Honda, a 28-year-old woman, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was reported conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the BMW and the center back end of the Honda. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specifically identified in the data. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Before dawn, metal slammed metal on Bruckner Blvd near White Plains Rd. A sedan and a diesel tractor truck collided. The sedan’s left side doors crumpled. The driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered a bruised back but remained conscious at the scene.

A crash involving a sedan and a diesel tractor truck occurred on Bruckner Blvd near White Plains Rd. According to the police report, the collision left the sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old man, injured with a back contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors and the truck’s right front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors. The crash highlights the persistent dangers posed by driver distraction and vehicular errors on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on White Plains Road near Bruckner Boulevard. A 43-year-old driver suffered a bruised upper arm but remained conscious. The crash echoed with sirens as first responders arrived, spotlighting driver errors that led to the violent impact.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on White Plains Road at Bruckner Boulevard around 8:11 a.m. According to the police report, one SUV was making a right turn while the other was traveling straight north when the collision occurred. The 43-year-old male driver of the SUV going straight sustained a contusion to his upper arm and remained conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error as the primary cause. The SUV making the right turn struck the left front bumper of the other vehicle, impacting the right rear quarter panel of the turning SUV. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as factors. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes and driver mistakes on busy city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-scooter driver suffered a head contusion after colliding with a sedan on Bruckner Blvd. The rider was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment reported. The sedan traveled north, striking the scooter’s front center, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Blvd at 11:46 involving a northbound sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report states the scooter was impacted at its center front end by the sedan, which was traveling straight ahead northbound. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not identify any driver errors or violations by the sedan operator. No ejection occurred, and the sedan had no occupants. The collision caused damage to the front center of the e-scooter and other damage to the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered full-body injuries and shock after a collision on Soundview Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle struck her on the left front bumper while both were traveling straight. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:25 AM on Soundview Avenue in the Bronx. A female e-scooter driver, age 22, was injured with complaints of pain and nausea and was in shock. The report notes the e-scooter was traveling southeast, and the other vehicle was traveling east, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-scooter and the center front end of the other vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The data focuses on the collision impact and injuries without assigning fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794475, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A police pursuit sedan collided with multiple SUVs on Bruckner Expressway. Aggressive driving triggered a chain reaction. Two 20-year-old occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash left damaged vehicles and injured passengers conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway at 19:07 involving a sedan engaged in a police pursuit and multiple SUVs traveling south. The contributing factor was aggressive driving and road rage. The sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of another. Two 20-year-old female occupants in one SUV, the driver and front passenger, were injured with whiplash and entire body injuries, both conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites aggressive driving as the cause, highlighting driver error in the sedan's pursuit and collision sequence. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger of aggressive driving on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790357, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 18-year-old e-scooter rider bled onto Lafayette Avenue. The street did not yield. He stayed conscious, his face torn open. The pavement, unmoving, marked his southbound path with blood.

An 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Lafayette Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx sustained a severe facial injury, according to the police report. The report states the rider was not wearing a helmet and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative describes, 'Blood ran from his face. He stayed awake. The pavement did not move.' Police classified the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved, and there is no indication of driver error by another party. The report notes the rider's lack of helmet use, but lists this detail only after describing the incident and does not attribute it as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the physical consequences and the environment, with no blame assigned to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Bronx intersection late at night. The driver was making a left turn when the impact occurred. The pedestrian was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Pugsley Avenue and Story Avenue in the Bronx around 11:40 p.m. The pedestrian was located at the intersection when a 2015 Jeep sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the driver's left turn maneuver. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's actions are listed as unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 41-year-old man was hit by an eastbound SUV on Bruckner Expressway, suffering a severe head injury and losing consciousness. The collision occurred outside an intersection, with the pedestrian in the roadway and the vehicle impacting at the right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2015 Chrysler SUV traveling eastbound on Bruckner Expressway at 3:56 a.m. The vehicle's right front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, performing unspecified actions. He sustained a head injury and was unconscious at the scene, with an injury severity level of 3. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the pedestrian's presence in the roadway and the vehicle traveling straight ahead suggest a failure to avoid collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and had two occupants in the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turns left on Pugsley Avenue. Its bumper slams a young woman’s neck as she crosses with the light. Blood pools on the dark street. The driver looked away. The car is untouched. The woman is not.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Pugsley Avenue near Seward Avenue struck a 24-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection with the signal. The report states she suffered a neck injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police attribute the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, licensed and operating a 2015 Honda sedan, looked away during the turn, according to the narrative. The vehicle sustained no damage. The woman’s action—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the driver’s errors are cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the persistent danger left-turning vehicles pose to pedestrians in city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two unlicensed riders collided head-on on Story Avenue. One, sixty-five, bled from the face, helmeted and half-thrown. Distraction ruled the street. Center-front impacts left scars and pain. The Bronx pavement bore witness to inattention’s cost.

According to the police report, two unlicensed men—one operating an e-bike, the other an e-scooter—collided head-on near 1755 Story Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles struck center-front. The report states, 'Distraction guided them,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both operators. One rider, age 65, suffered severe facial bleeding and was partially ejected from his vehicle, though he wore a helmet. The report also notes 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for this injured rider. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted operation and improper lane use, especially when riders are unlicensed. The crash left both machines and bodies marked by the consequences of inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head abrasions on White Plains Road. The crash involved driver inattention or distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet but sustained serious injury. The impact was to the bike’s front center, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on White Plains Road at 8:25 p.m. The bicyclist was traveling southbound, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist sustained head abrasions and was wearing a helmet at the time. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which showed no damage. No other vehicle details or occupants were reported. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, which led to the serious injury of the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old boy riding a bike was struck and ejected by a sedan turning right on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The boy suffered head contusions but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on White Plains Road made a right turn and struck a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper hitting the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver as a contributing factor. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted for the bicyclist, but the primary driver error was the failure to yield. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was minimal, indicating the severity of injury came from the impact and ejection rather than vehicle deformation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744587, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of an SUV also heading north on Bruckner Expressway. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected, suffering bruises and injuries to limbs and hip. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2017 motorcycle and a 2011 SUV collided on Bruckner Expressway around 18:50. Both vehicles were traveling north, going straight ahead. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the SUV on its left rear quarter panel. The motorcycle driver and passenger, aged 56 and 58, were both ejected from the motorcycle. Both were conscious but sustained contusions and injuries: the driver suffered elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries, while the passenger sustained hip and upper leg injuries. Both were wearing helmets, listed as safety equipment. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors cited. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old woman riding an e-scooter north on White Plains Road collided with a Ford’s side. Metal struck flesh. Her body was crushed. The police report cites driver inattention. The street fell silent after the impact.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman operating an e-scooter was traveling straight north on White Plains Road near Bruckner Boulevard when she collided with the left side doors of a westbound 2022 Ford. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to her entire body. The crash occurred at 19:58. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the collision. Both vehicles were reported to be going straight at the time of impact. The narrative describes, 'Her body was crushed. She was going straight. So was he. One moment of inattention. Then metal. Then silence.' The police report does not list any contributing victim behaviors. The focus remains on driver distraction as a systemic danger on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 61-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan hit him at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver’s unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and had minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM near Story Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan traveling north struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The report explicitly cites the driver’s unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights critical driver errors that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716929, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a right turn on Bruckner Boulevard. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing severe lower leg injuries. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s front center, with no reported vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Bruckner Boulevard near Rosedale Avenue at 7:45 PM. The vehicle involved, a Dodge car or SUV traveling west, was making a right turn when it struck the pedestrian. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, removing any fault from her actions. She sustained serious injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was reported. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709609, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Bruckner Boulevard when one vehicle changed lanes and the other followed too closely. The impact struck the right side doors of the lead vehicle. A 36-year-old female driver suffered a neck contusion and was injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 p.m. on Bruckner Boulevard involving two sport utility vehicles traveling westbound. The lead vehicle, a 2016 Honda SUV driven by a 36-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when it was struck on the right side doors. The striking vehicle, a 2002 Lexus SUV, was changing lanes and failed to maintain a safe distance, contributing to the collision. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the primary driver error. The lead driver sustained a neck contusion and was injured but remained conscious. There is no indication that the injured driver’s actions contributed to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors of the lead vehicle, while the striking vehicle showed no damage. This crash highlights the dangers of lane changes combined with tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Nissan SUV traveling south struck a Toyota sedan making an improper left turn on Rosedale Avenue. The sedan's right side doors took the impact. A 43-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered facial injuries and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:39 on Rosedale Avenue. A Nissan SUV traveling straight south collided with a Toyota sedan that was making a left turn improperly. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage there. The SUV's center front end was also damaged. The sedan carried three occupants, including a 43-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who was injured with facial trauma and experienced shock. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. There is no indication that the passenger's actions contributed to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14