Blood in the Crosswalk, Silence from City Hall

A sedan turning right on Vyse Avenue struck a female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing serious harm at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on Vyse Avenue in the Bronx. A 2014 Honda sedan, operated by a licensed male driver, was making a right turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. There was no vehicle damage reported, indicating the impact was significant enough to injure the pedestrian but not damage the sedan. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal was noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped blasted through the light at 3rd Avenue and Saint Pauls Place. It struck a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike. She flew, face-first, no helmet. Blood pooled. She was conscious, bleeding, her face torn open.

According to the police report, a moped disregarded traffic control at 3rd Avenue and Saint Pauls Place and struck a 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike. The report states the moped 'ran the light' and hit the e-bike, causing the rider to be ejected and land face-first on the pavement. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her face and was conscious but bleeding at the scene. The police report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, underscoring the moped driver's failure to obey the signal. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned after the driver’s violation and is not cited as a contributing factor. The crash left blood on the pavement and a rider seriously hurt, all rooted in a driver’s disregard for basic traffic law.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Park Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved a vehicle passing too closely, striking the right rear quarter panel of a stopped car. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Park Avenue in the Bronx at 13:11. Two sedans traveling north were involved. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck on the right rear quarter panel by another sedan making a right turn. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The injured party was the driver of the stopped vehicle, a 24-year-old male who suffered back injuries and was not ejected. He experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. Both vehicles had a single occupant. The collision highlights the danger of improper passing maneuvers and close proximity driving in traffic, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV making a left turn struck a northbound sedan on Southern Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx around 10:00 AM. A station wagon/SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old male, was injured with whiplash and injuries to his entire body. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report explicitly cites failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, highlighting the dangers of left turns against oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male moped driver was ejected and sustained a serious head injury on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver was unconscious and suffered contusions. The crash occurred early morning with unspecified contributing factors noted by police.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and suffered a head injury classified as severe (injury severity 3). The incident occurred at 3:09 AM on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver was unconscious at the scene and had contusions and bruises. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The driver held a permit license from New York State. The point of impact and vehicle damage are both categorized as 'Other,' suggesting a non-standard collision scenario. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered elbow and arm injuries after a vehicle making a left turn struck him in the Bronx. The crash occurred late at night. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The cyclist was not wearing safety gear.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 11:31 PM near 1490 Crotona Park East in the Bronx. A vehicle making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling northeast, impacting the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was injured with trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other contributing factors were noted. This collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users, resulting in serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 3 Avenue at East 166 Street. A 53-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury with whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage by one driver, causing a violent impact to the right front bumper and center front end of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3 Avenue near East 166 Street around 3 p.m. Two sedans were involved: a 2017 Toyota traveling south and a 2009 Acura making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Toyota and the center front end of the Acura. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The injured party was a 53-year-old female driver of the Toyota, who sustained a neck injury described as whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752330, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter carrying two 15-year-olds was hit on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. Both teens were ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and head and leg injuries. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control, causing the violent collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx at 16:28. A 2022 Honda SUV traveling east struck a 2023 Fengyuan motorscooter traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the motorscooter's left side doors. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. Two 15-year-old males on the motorscooter were ejected and injured. The driver suffered head abrasions and the passenger sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both victims were conscious but seriously hurt. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, leading to severe injuries for vulnerable road users on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751511, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Bronx crash. The collision involved multiple sedans and SUVs, with driver inexperience cited as a contributing factor. The injured rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near Melrose Avenue at 21:49. The injured party was a 34-year-old male e-scooter driver who sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. The e-scooter was traveling north, impacting the center front end of a sedan, which also traveled north and sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. Multiple other vehicles, including parked SUVs, were involved or damaged. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver error. The injured driver was wearing a helmet, but this was not cited as a factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck an eastbound e-bike on Wilkens Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike driver, a 33-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Wilkens Avenue near Jennings Street in the Bronx. A 2019 Cadillac sedan, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a U-turn when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike driver, a 33-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a concussion and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the maneuver. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle drivers making unsafe turns without yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit her head-on, fracturing and dislocating her lower leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 AM on Southern Boulevard near Freeman Street in the Bronx. A Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle traveling north went straight ahead and struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV impacted her center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report. This incident highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Sheridan Boulevard after one driver made an improper turn. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. The crash caused significant damage to the right side doors and front ends of the vehicles, highlighting driver errors in traffic control compliance.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:30 AM on Sheridan Boulevard near Jennings Street. Two sedans were involved: a 2014 Infiniti making a U-turn and a 2014 Acura traveling straight south. The Infiniti's driver, a 23-year-old male, and the Acura's driver, a 19-year-old female, both sustained head injuries and were in shock. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in maneuvering and obeying traffic signals. Damage was noted on the Infiniti's right side doors and the Acura's front bumper. These details underscore the critical role of driver mistakes in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old e-bike rider collided with a sedan and taxi near Fulton Avenue. He lay bleeding in the street, his face torn, eyes open but lost. The night echoed with the violence of improper lane use and metal on flesh.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike rider suffered severe facial injuries after colliding with two westbound vehicles—a sedan and a taxi—near 1225 Fulton Avenue in the Bronx at 11:50 p.m. The report states he was found incoherent and bleeding heavily in the street. The official contributing factor cited is 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' highlighting a failure in lane discipline that led to the crash. Both the sedan and taxi were westbound, with the taxi parked at the time of impact. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but the police report does not list these as contributing factors. The focus remains on the improper lane usage that resulted in a vulnerable road user suffering grave injuries under the Bronx night.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider collided with a parked pick-up truck in the Bronx, ejecting the 27-year-old driver. The crash, caused by unsafe speed, left the rider semiconscious and injured. The truck sustained damage to its left rear bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM in the Bronx near 1272 Union Avenue. A 27-year-old male moped driver, traveling northbound, struck a parked 2014 GMC pick-up truck on its left rear bumper. The moped's point of impact was its center front end. The rider was ejected from the vehicle and suffered injuries with an injury severity rating of 3, described as semiconscious. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor to the collision. The pick-up truck was unoccupied and stationary before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744130, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a left-turning e-bike on Webster Avenue near Clay. Metal crashed. The 21-year-old rider was hurled, hip shattered, blood on the street. The driver, distracted, walked away. Three in the car unhurt. System failed the vulnerable again.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Webster Avenue collided with an e-bike making a left turn near Clay Avenue. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The e-bike rider, a 21-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe hip injuries and lacerations, described as 'hip shattered' and 'blood pooled.' The sedan's three occupants were uninjured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No helmet was used by the e-bike rider, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and unsafe maneuvers, with the vulnerable road user bearing the brunt of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling north on East 168 Street collided with a westbound e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered head injuries and was partially ejected. According to the police report, pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

At 21:14 on East 168 Street in the Bronx, a northbound NOVA bus struck a westbound e-bike rider, according to the police report. The bus impacted the e-bike at its right front quarter panel, while the e-bike sustained damage to its center front end. The 23-year-old e-bike driver was partially ejected and suffered head injuries, classified as injury severity 3, with abrasions reported. The e-bike rider was conscious at the scene. The police report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors by the bus operator were specified. The e-bike rider had a valid New York license but no safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by confusion or errors involving vulnerable road users in interactions with large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and suffered severe head injuries after a collision with a BMW traveling north on Claremont Parkway. The crash left the youth unconscious with fractures and dislocations. The police cite pedestrian/bicyclist confusion.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:29 on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. A BMW traveling north went straight ahead and struck a 15-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained severe head injuries, including fractures and dislocations, leaving him unconscious. The police report identifies 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The BMW driver was going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the right side doors of the bike. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The focus remains on the confusion involving the bicyclist, as noted by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742670, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old woman was injured after stepping out from behind a parked vehicle on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The SUV, traveling north and slowing, struck her with its front center. The pedestrian suffered shock and unknown injuries.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The crash occurred around 4:00 PM. The involved vehicle was a 2013 Buick SUV traveling north, which was slowing or stopping at the time. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian was placed in shock with unknown bodily injuries. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No visible injuries were reported at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old unlicensed moped driver was ejected and suffered severe arm injuries on East 172 Street in the Bronx. The crash involved driver inattention and passing too closely, causing a violent impact that fractured and dislocated his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected during a crash on East 172 Street near 3 Avenue in the Bronx at 11:30. The moped, traveling south, suffered center front end damage. The driver, who was unlicensed, was wearing only a helmet and sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver’s inattention and unsafe passing behavior directly led to the violent impact and subsequent ejection. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742379, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi turned left at East 163rd and Cauldwell. An SUV, moving too fast, smashed its front into the cab. Steel twisted. Two men, trapped and conscious, suffered crush injuries as sirens cut through the night.

At the intersection of East 163rd Street and Cauldwell Avenue in the Bronx, a violent collision left two men injured and trapped in the wreckage. According to the police report, a taxi was making a left turn when a station wagon/SUV, traveling west, struck the cab at the center front end. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, underscoring the role of excessive speed in the crash. Both the right rear passenger and the driver, men aged 50 and 37, were conscious but suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies and required extrication. Airbags deployed, but the force of the impact left both men trapped in the twisted metal. The police report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles traveling at unsafe speeds on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15