Westchester Square: Kids Bleed, Politicians Stall

A sedan traveling south struck a parked SUV on Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. The front passenger in the sedan suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The SUV was hit on its left rear quarter panel. Airbag deployed for the injured occupant.

According to the police report, a 2022 sedan traveling south on Zerega Avenue collided with a parked 2009 SUV, impacting the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The sedan's front bumper was damaged. The sedan carried three occupants; the front passenger, a 36-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The airbag deployed for this occupant. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision involved a moving vehicle striking a stationary one, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant inside the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx late at night. One driver suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles. Driver distraction was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Williamsbridge Road collided. The driver of one sedan, a 46-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a center front end impact on one vehicle and a center back end impact on the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles and involved a parked vehicle nearby, which sustained left front bumper damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593605, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck a 25-year-old male e-bicyclist going straight. The rider suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, and failure to yield right-of-way as factors.

According to the police report, a 2014 Chevrolet sedan was making a right turn on Glover Street in the Bronx when it collided with a 25-year-old male e-bicyclist traveling straight. The bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including inattention, distraction, and failure to yield right-of-way. The e-bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end were damaged. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. Three occupants suffered abrasions and injuries to arms and body. Unsafe speed and lane changing caused the crash. All were conscious and restrained or helmeted.

According to the police report, a 2015 motorcycle traveling south on Eastchester Road collided with the rear of a 2014 SUV also traveling south. The motorcycle driver, a 47-year-old man wearing a helmet, and the SUV driver, a 22-year-old woman, both suffered abrasions and injuries to their arms and body. The SUV's front passenger, a 30-year-old man, was also injured. The report lists unsafe speed by the motorcycle driver and unsafe lane changing by the SUV driver as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the SUV's right front bumper at the center back end of the motorcycle. All occupants were conscious and restrained or helmeted at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota sedan shot east on Westchester Square. The accelerator jammed. The car slammed hard. An 80-year-old woman, strapped in, bled from the head. She stayed conscious. Blood pooled. The seatbelt held. The danger did not.

An 80-year-old woman driving a 2003 Toyota sedan crashed on Westchester Square in the Bronx. According to the police report, the accelerator was defective, causing the car to surge forward and strike with its right front quarter panel. The driver suffered a severe head injury and was reported conscious, with heavy bleeding. The police report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The driver wore a lap belt and harness, which held during the crash. No helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of mechanical failure on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. One driver made a U-turn. The other went straight. Impact hit the right side doors of one vehicle. A 69-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2021 Ford SUV was making a U-turn on East Tremont Avenue when it collided with a 2013 Dodge SUV traveling straight east. The point of impact was the right side doors of the Dodge, which sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. The Ford's front end was damaged. A 69-year-old female passenger in the Dodge was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The Ford driver held a permit license. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the Ford driver was making a U-turn, a maneuver that likely contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy crossing Westchester Avenue away from an intersection was hit by a northbound taxi. The impact struck the taxi’s right side doors. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. He remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Westchester Avenue outside of a crosswalk or signal. The northbound taxi struck the pedestrian on its right side doors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The taxi was occupied by three people and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided at Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. A 24-year-old female sedan driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles hit front right bumpers. Injuries were non-ejection, conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Zerega Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and a station wagon/SUV. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was traveling east, and the sedan driver, a licensed 24-year-old female, was traveling south. The point of impact was the right front bumper on both vehicles. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The sedan driver sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman was struck while crossing Butler Place in the Bronx. She suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash occurred near Herschell Street. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported by police.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Butler Place and Herschell Street in the Bronx. She was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted. The report focuses solely on the pedestrian's injury and location at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509302, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs barreled down Zerega Avenue. Both struck a parked Audi. Metal screamed. A 24-year-old driver bled from the leg. Another man clutched his neck. Illness triggered the crash. The street fell silent after the impact.

On Zerega Avenue near Tratman Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs—one Jeep, one Mitsubishi—collided with a parked Audi. According to the police report, 'Illness struck first.' The crash left a 24-year-old male driver with severe bleeding to his lower leg and a 37-year-old male driver with neck injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists 'Illness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked Audi was unoccupied. The force of the impact tore metal and left the street quiet. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van making a right turn struck a parked sedan on Westchester Avenue. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. A 36-year-old female passenger was injured and incoherent after the crash. No ejections or visible complaints were reported.

According to the police report, a van was making a right turn on Westchester Avenue when it collided with a parked sedan. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The crash injured a 36-year-old female passenger, who was incoherent but not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors or violations. The van showed no damage at the point of impact. No safety equipment or additional contributing factors were noted for the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15