Westchester Square: Kids Bleed, Politicians Stall

A car hit a 15-year-old boy on St Peters Avenue in the Bronx. The right front bumper struck his leg. He stayed conscious. He suffered a bruise to his lower leg. The crash left him hurt and shaken, the street marked by impact.

A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car at 1511 St Peters Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the vehicle's right front bumper hit the boy, causing a contusion to his knee and lower leg. The teen was conscious after the crash. The police report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, and the damage was to the center front end. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the driver's actions. The crash left a young pedestrian injured on a Bronx street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

On Silver Street near Williamsbridge Road, a car’s front end struck a 16-year-old boy crossing the intersection. He remained conscious, suffering a bruised leg. The street echoed with the impact and the sudden halt of traffic in the Bronx midday sun.

A 16-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Silver Street and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash occurred when a driver failed to yield the right-of-way and struck the teen, who was crossing at the intersection. The report also lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact caused a contusion to the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg. The police report does not specify the vehicle type or the driver’s details. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus making a left turn struck a northbound sedan on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx. Two female passengers in the bus suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The collision damaged the front center of the bus and left front bumper of the sedan.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford bus traveling southbound on E Tremont Ave was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound 2009 Honda sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus and the left front bumper of the sedan. The bus had three occupants, including two female passengers aged 28 and 52, both seated in the rear and wearing lap belts. Both passengers were conscious but suffered neck injuries consistent with whiplash. The report lists the bus driver as licensed and operating the vehicle during the turn. No specific contributing factors were cited, but the bus driver's left turn maneuver directly preceded the collision. The sedan driver was also licensed. The injuries and damage indicate a failure in vehicle interaction during the bus's left turn, highlighting systemic danger in such maneuvers on busy Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 18-year-old woman crossing E Tremont Ave was struck and left bleeding on the Bronx asphalt. The driver fled. Her leg was crushed. No name, no face, just pain and the echo of vanishing wheels.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old woman was crossing E Tremont Ave near Fink Ave when she was struck by a vehicle. The report states her 'leg [was] crushed' and she was found 'conscious on the cold pavement.' The driver did not remain at the scene, vanishing without providing aid or identification. The police report describes the incident as a hit-and-run, noting there was 'no name, no face. Just blood on the Bronx asphalt.' The report does not list any contributing factors attributed to the driver, but the act of fleeing highlights a systemic danger: drivers leaving injured pedestrians behind. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800524, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Chatterton Ave. The rear vehicle slowed or stopped, striking the front vehicle from behind. A 21-year-old female passenger in the rear seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling westbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Chatterton Ave were involved in a rear-end collision. The front vehicle was going straight ahead while the rear vehicle was slowing or stopping when it impacted the center back end of the front sedan. The collision caused no visible vehicle damage. A 21-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distracted driving. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end impacts even at low speeds, with vulnerable passengers inside vehicles sustaining injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old male pedestrian was struck at a Bronx intersection while crossing with the signal. The impact to his hip and upper leg caused contusions and bruising. The driver’s left front bumper made contact, resulting in moderate injury.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Zerega Avenue and Chatterton Avenue in the Bronx at 12:40 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle impacting with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian’s side. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the data. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 38-year-old woman suffered a head injury and concussion after a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Eastchester Road at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a northbound 2006 Honda SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, resulting in a head injury and concussion for the pedestrian, who remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behavior. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A crash on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx injured two passengers. The collision involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely. Both victims suffered whiplash and shock, highlighting driver errors that led to serious injuries without ejection or fatality.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx at 10:40. Two sedans collided, with contributing factors listed as unsafe lane changing and following too closely. One vehicle was parked before the crash, while the other was traveling west going straight ahead. The impact points were the left rear bumper and right front bumper. Two occupants were injured: a 77-year-old male right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, and a 35-year-old female left rear passenger experienced back injuries and whiplash. Both were in shock but not ejected from the vehicles. The report specifically cites driver errors including unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers of driver errors in lane management and following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791966, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old man suffered a severe leg fracture after a vehicle struck him on Halperin Avenue in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield and was speeding, hitting the pedestrian outside an intersection with the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:50 on Halperin Avenue in the Bronx. A 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a vehicle traveling straight ahead struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, performing other actions in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as "Unsafe Speed" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 44-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle traveling straight ahead. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries. Driver inattention and distraction led to the collision at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, at 9:22 AM in the Bronx on St Peters Ave near Tratman Ave, a pedestrian was injured when a vehicle traveling straight ahead struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian, a 44-year-old male, was crossing with the signal and sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver and no further vehicle details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788172, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder after an SUV struck him on Glover Street in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 6:05 a.m. The driver failed to obey traffic control, causing a violent impact on the bike’s right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 6:05 a.m. on Glover Street near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 30-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury. The collision involved a 2017 Hyundai SUV traveling south and the bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of both vehicles. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was injured due to this driver error. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 17-year-old male pedestrian suffered facial abrasions after a vehicle made an improper right turn in the Bronx. The crash occurred at night, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious. Driver error was the primary cause, highlighting dangerous turning behavior.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 21:38 in the Bronx near Fuller Street. A vehicle traveling north was making a right turn when it turned improperly, striking a 17-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor for the crash. There is no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. The driver’s failure to execute a proper turn created the hazardous condition that led to the pedestrian’s injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by improper vehicle maneuvers in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver made a left turn and struck a female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk in the Bronx. The impact caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected from the scene.

According to the police report, at 9:37 AM in the Bronx near Commerce Avenue, a 2016 SUV traveling northwest was making a left turn when the driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and despite the collision, the SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and not ejected. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in areas with pedestrian activity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770168, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-scooter rider suffered full-body bruises after a collision on East Tremont Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The rider remained conscious but injured, highlighting dangers from distracted driving in Bronx streets late at night.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx at 12:45 a.m. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The e-scooter driver, who was not ejected and wore no safety equipment, sustained contusions and bruises to his entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle’s point of impact was the left side doors, and the e-scooter showed no damage. The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim behaviors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving, which directly led to the injury of a vulnerable road user traveling straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Metal tore. A woman in the back seat suffered a bleeding head. She stayed conscious. The ride home ended in shattered glass and silence.

A violent collision unfolded on the Cross Bronx Expressway near 2333 when, according to the police report, a sedan 'slammed into a parked diesel truck.' The report describes the aftermath: 'Metal screamed. In the back seat, a 48-year-old woman bled from the head. She stayed awake.' The injured woman, a right rear passenger, suffered severe lacerations to her head but remained conscious. According to the police report, the sedan was 'going straight ahead' before striking the stationary truck, which was parked at the time of impact. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the sequence of events makes clear that the moving sedan collided with a non-moving vehicle. No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the sedan's impact with a parked vehicle, leaving a passenger wounded amid twisted steel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 13-year-old girl was struck by a northbound SUV on Eastchester Road while crossing against the signal. She suffered severe leg injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle impacted her on the left side, causing fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Eastchester Road and Waters Place in the Bronx at 16:27. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a northbound 2023 Chrysler SUV struck her on the left side doors. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling straight ahead. The victim sustained fractures, distortions, and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was semiconscious at the scene. The report identifies the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a factor but does not list any contributing driver errors explicitly. The impact caused significant vehicle damage to the left side doors, highlighting the severity of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped collided with a taxi making a U-turn on Westchester Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, was ejected, suffering a severe head injury. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent crash.

According to the police report, near 2511 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx, a moped traveling northbound struck a taxi making a U-turn southbound. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper and the moped's center front end. The 21-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and not wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained a severe head injury with significant bleeding. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the turn. The moped rider's unlicensed status and lack of helmet are noted but secondary to the primary driver errors. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe speeds, especially to vulnerable road users in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head and shoulder trauma. The crash involved a left turn and disregard of traffic control. Airbags deployed; no ejections reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at 17:41. Two male drivers, ages 57 and 50, were injured in a collision involving two sedans traveling northbound. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were conscious and sustained moderate injuries: one suffered a head abrasion, the other a shoulder contusion. Airbags deployed in both vehicles, and neither occupant was ejected. The data highlights driver failure to obey traffic signals as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 2007 Yamaha motorcycle tore down Commerce Avenue, Bronx, turning left at unsafe speed. The unlicensed rider and his 13-year-old passenger, both helmetless, were ejected and struck the pavement headfirst. Both died instantly in the darkness.

According to the police report, a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling at unsafe speed on Commerce Avenue near Newbold Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle, operated by a 21-year-old unlicensed rider, attempted a left turn and lost control. The report states both the rider and his 13-year-old passenger were ejected from the motorcycle, striking the pavement headfirst. Both individuals suffered fatal head injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Neither the rider nor the passenger was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash occurred in the early morning darkness, underscoring the lethal consequences of high speed and improper turning on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old man suffered a neck injury and concussion after a taxi hit him at a marked crosswalk on East Tremont Avenue. The taxi struck the pedestrian head-on while traveling eastbound. The victim was conscious but injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on East Tremont Avenue struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The collision impacted the center front end of the taxi, causing a neck injury and concussion to the pedestrian, who was conscious at the time. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead prior to impact. The pedestrian’s crossing action and location are noted but not cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing at marked intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14