Blood in the Crosswalk, Silence from City Hall

A 38-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash in a rear-end collision on the Cross Bronx Expressway ramp. The sedan struck the right rear bumper of the vehicle carrying the injured passenger. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:35 on the Cross Bronx Expressway ramp. A 2011 sedan traveling east struck the right rear bumper of another vehicle also traveling east. The injured party was a 38-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear position of the struck vehicle. She sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists her contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan's point of impact and vehicle damage were both the center front end, indicating a rear-end collision. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the passenger's injuries without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and an SUV crashed head-on on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. The right rear passenger of the SUV suffered chest injuries. Both drivers disregarded traffic control, contributing to the violent impact and injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx involving a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The crash happened at 14:55 with both vehicles traveling straight— the taxi eastbound and the SUV southbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of both vehicles. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV carried two occupants; the right rear passenger, a 33-year-old male, was injured with chest trauma and remained conscious. The injury severity was rated as moderate (3). Glare was also noted as a contributing factor affecting the passenger's injury. Neither driver was reported as unlicensed or ejected from their vehicles. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789802, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a pickup truck making a U-turn on Southern Blvd. The crash involved obstructed view and unsafe speed, leaving the rider incoherent with a concussion.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Southern Blvd near E 175 St in the Bronx at 17:10. A pickup truck was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling northbound. The moped rider, a 58-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pickup truck, driven by a licensed female driver, showed no damage despite impact on its left side doors. The moped sustained damage to its center front end. The report highlights driver errors related to limited visibility and unsafe speed but does not attribute fault to the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. The crash injured both drivers and a front passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and following too closely as key driver errors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 3:57 PM on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx, two sedans traveling east and west collided. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The crash injured three occupants: the 61-year-old male driver and the 47-year-old female front passenger of one sedan, both suffering back injuries and whiplash, and the male driver of the other sedan. Both injured occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the impact at the left front bumpers. One driver was unlicensed, which may have contributed to the crash. The police report emphasizes driver errors without attributing fault to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of another sedan traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 6:35 a.m. on the Cross Bronx Expressway, a sedan traveling east rear-ended another eastbound sedan. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The striking vehicle sustained center front end damage, while the struck vehicle was damaged at the center back end. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distance and speed as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A fire truck and an SUV collided on E 174 St in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old woman, suffered a back contusion. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:43 on E 174 St in the Bronx involving a fire truck traveling south and an eastbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old female occupant, was injured with a back contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as the primary contributing factors for the SUV driver. The fire truck's driver was also noted for inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the fire truck and the left front bumper of the SUV, indicating a collision likely during lane crossing or merging. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The SUV driver was not ejected and suffered moderate injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787351, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east on Jennings Street struck a 44-year-old male pedestrian outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inexperience and passing too closely as contributing factors. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Jennings Street in the Bronx after being struck by a 2018 SUV traveling east. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as performing 'other actions in roadway.' The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle within New York jurisdiction. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers failing to maintain safe distances from pedestrians outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi slides down Boone Avenue, brakes useless on slick pavement. The left bumper slams a man, crushing his neck. He lies broken and conscious in the harsh glare, blood pooling on cold asphalt. Systemic failures leave flesh shattered.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Boone Avenue near 1829 struck a 48-year-old man who was in the roadway. The report states the taxi 'slides on wet asphalt' and that 'brakes fail,' resulting in the vehicle’s left front bumper striking the pedestrian. The man suffered severe crush injuries to his neck and was found conscious but gravely hurt in the street. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors to the crash. No driver error beyond these mechanical and environmental failures is cited, but the systemic danger is clear: a vehicle unable to stop, a vulnerable pedestrian left exposed, and a city street transformed into a site of trauma. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male pedestrian suffered upper leg injuries after a sedan struck him while crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the collision at an intersection on E 162 St.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on E 162 St struck a 17-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and was conscious with abrasions. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights driver failure to yield and distraction as primary causes of harm to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Wilkins Avenue in the Bronx at night. Three female occupants suffered injuries and shock. The impact struck the center rear of one vehicle and the center front of the other. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on Wilkins Avenue near Crotona Park East in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling westbound were involved. One vehicle was stopped in traffic and sustained center back end damage, while the other was moving straight ahead and hit the center front end. Three female occupants, including the driver of the stopped sedan and two passengers, were injured and experienced shock. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for all occupants and does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision dynamics indicate a rear-end impact between the two sedans, but the police report does not attribute fault or specify driver mistakes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance traveling south on Brook Ave struck multiple parked SUVs from behind. The driver fell asleep, causing a chain collision. A front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but conscious. The crash exposed dangers of driver fatigue in emergency vehicles.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling south on Brook Ave in the Bronx collided with several parked Station Wagon/SUV vehicles. The ambulance's right front bumper impacted the center back end of the parked vehicles. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor, indicating driver fatigue caused the crash. A 47-year-old female front passenger in the ambulance was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision occurred at 7:50 AM, involving multiple parked SUVs and the ambulance. The report highlights the ambulance driver's failure to maintain control due to falling asleep, leading to the rear-end impacts. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785572, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing with the signal at a Bronx intersection. The pickup truck involved showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian remained conscious and complained of internal pain.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Park Ave and E 170 St in the Bronx at 5:45 PM. She was crossing with the pedestrian signal when struck by a 2006 Subaru pickup truck traveling east and making a right turn. The report notes no damage to the vehicle, suggesting a low-impact collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious with internal complaints. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The absence of vehicle damage and the pedestrian crossing with the signal highlight systemic dangers at intersections even when victims follow crossing rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784728, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old male bicyclist suffered a severe back injury and lost consciousness after a collision with a sedan on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and experienced pain and nausea following the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 20:59 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old man, was injured with a back injury and was unconscious at the scene. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bike was traveling east, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center back end of the bicycle. The sedan involved was a 2019 Ford registered in New Jersey. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were cited for the sedan driver. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike but complained of pain and nausea. Vehicle damage was not reported for the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784429, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped SUV on Southern Blvd in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 75-year-old man, sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries. The crash unfolded in the morning amid halted traffic, with no ejections reported.

According to the police report, at 8:36 AM on Southern Blvd in the Bronx, a sedan traveling north collided with the center back end of a Ford SUV that was stopped in traffic. The SUV driver, a 75-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan's point of impact was its right front bumper, indicating a rear-end collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite pedestrian or victim errors. The SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The bus involved was parked and sustained no damage. The collision highlights driver error related to following distance or attention, as the sedan failed to stop for the halted SUV ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784044, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep barreled through a blinking light on Melrose Avenue, striking a 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal. Her leg was crushed beneath the front end. She stayed conscious. The street was quiet. The light kept blinking.

A 14-year-old girl was struck and seriously injured by a Jeep SUV on Melrose Avenue near East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 23:15, when the Jeep, traveling west, 'ran the light' and hit the girl as she crossed the intersection 'with the signal.' The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, highlighting the driver's failure to obey the traffic signal. The impact crushed the girl's leg beneath the vehicle's front end. The report notes she remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi turning right on Park Ave collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cite improper lane usage by the taxi as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:15 PM on Park Ave near Clay Ave in the Bronx, a taxi making a right turn struck an e-scooter traveling straight north. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The taxi driver, licensed and operating a 2024 Toyota, was traveling southwest and had one occupant. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to yield or properly navigate the lane during the turn. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was conscious after the crash but seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus making a U-turn struck a westbound sedan on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. The collision injured three sedan occupants, including a child and a young adult, both suffering neck injuries. Driver errors included improper lane usage and failure to yield.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx at 8:06 AM. A bus traveling eastbound was making a U-turn when it collided front-to-front with a westbound sedan. The sedan carried three occupants, including an 8-year-old girl and a 21-year-old male, both injured with neck trauma and classified with injury severity level 3. The report cites the bus driver’s improper lane usage and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The 8-year-old passenger’s injury is linked to these driver errors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. No ejections occurred, and all injured occupants remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passengers’ actions or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi traveling east struck him on the right side doors off an intersection in the Bronx. The victim was in shock and sustained contusions. The taxi showed no visible damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Jennings Street in the Bronx struck a male pedestrian off the intersection around 11 p.m. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and shock. The point of impact was the taxi’s right side doors, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the pedestrian was in the roadway outside an intersection, described as "Other Actions in Roadway." Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified. The taxi was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicles striking vulnerable road users outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775988, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus rolled down E 174th Street. A 56-year-old man stepped into its path. Metal met flesh. His face hit pavement. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious as the bus idled, unscathed, eight passengers inside.

A 56-year-old man was struck by a bus at the intersection of E 174th Street and Vyse Avenue in the Bronx, according to the police report. The collision occurred as the bus traveled east with eight passengers aboard. The report states, 'A 56-year-old man stepped into the street against the light. A bus struck him. His face hit the pavement. Blood spread. He lay semiconscious.' The bus sustained no damage. The police report lists the pedestrian's action as 'Crossing Against Signal' and notes 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, providing no evidence of driver error or specific contributing factors by the bus operator. The focus remains on the impact and the severe injuries suffered by the pedestrian, who was left semiconscious with severe lacerations to the face.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East 168 Street in the Bronx. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle. A 2-year-old passenger suffered a head contusion and bruising, restrained in a child seat. Driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 168 Street near Tinton Avenue in the Bronx at 18:10. Two sedans traveling east and north collided, with the point of impact on the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. A 2-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat of the eastbound sedan was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising while restrained in a child restraint. The driver of the eastbound sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The northbound sedan had no occupants and also was traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15