Another Body, Another Excuse: Precinct 44’s Deadly Silence

A 15-year-old on an e-scooter collided with a motorcycle at Jerome Avenue and East 167th Street. The teen suffered a concussion and facial injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Night fell hard. Metal met flesh. The street stayed indifferent.

A crash on Jerome Avenue at East 167th Street in the Bronx left a 15-year-old e-scooter rider injured. According to the police report, the collision involved an e-scooter traveling north and a motorcycle making a right turn eastbound. The teen, who was driving the e-scooter, sustained a concussion and facial injuries but remained conscious. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor in the crash. No safety equipment was reported for the e-scooter rider. The report does not specify which vehicle disregarded traffic control, but the failure is noted as a key factor in the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV flipped on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Two passengers, both 29, suffered fractures to the back and shoulder. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the vehicle overturned. The street bore the weight of impact and injury.

A station wagon/SUV overturned at 1590 Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Two passengers, a 29-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man, were injured. Both sustained fractures—one to the shoulder, one to the back. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The vehicle, a 2022 Tesla SUV, was traveling east and overturned after impact to the center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were listed as involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816929, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turned left on Clay Avenue and hit a westbound motorcycle. The crash left two people hurt. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction. The street saw blood and bruises. Metal and flesh met at the center of the road.

A collision occurred at E 167th Street and Clay Avenue in the Bronx when an SUV making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight. According to the police report, two people were injured: a 23-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered bleeding to his lower leg and a 36-year-old female passenger sustained chest bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The SUV’s front end hit the motorcycle head-on. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a U-turn struck an e-scooter on River Avenue. The e-scooter rider suffered a leg injury. Metal met flesh. The street stayed loud. The system failed to protect the vulnerable. The crash left another mark on the Bronx.

A crash on River Avenue at East 161st Street in the Bronx involved a sedan and an e-scooter. According to the police report, the sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with the e-scooter, which was traveling straight. The 26-year-old e-scooter rider was injured, sustaining abrasions and a lower leg injury. The sedan driver was not reported injured. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The sedan’s point of impact was the left front bumper, matching the e-scooter’s damage. No driver errors were cited in the report. The e-scooter rider was unlicensed, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi and a sedan crashed on Grand Concourse. One driver suffered a head injury. A child rode in the back. Slippery pavement and vehicle actions played a role. Metal struck metal. The street bore the mark of impact.

A taxi and a sedan collided on Grand Concourse at East 169th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved two drivers and several passengers, including a two-year-old child. One driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred. The sedan struck the taxi's rear, damaging the center front of the sedan and the center back of the taxi. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not cite helmet or signal use as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a woman crossing River Avenue at East 161st Street. She walked with the signal. The car turned left. The impact bruised her hip and leg. The street stayed loud. The driver kept his license. The system failed her.

A 57-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed River Avenue at East 161st Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal' at the intersection when the sedan, driven by a 35-year-old man, made a left turn and hit her. The impact caused a contusion to her hip and upper leg. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data. The pedestrian’s use of the signal is noted only as her action at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tow truck and van collided at Walton Avenue and East 167th. One driver suffered a fractured arm. Passengers were hurt. Metal twisted. No clear cause named. The street stayed silent after the crash.

A tow truck and a van crashed at Walton Avenue and East 167th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the van was heading south and the tow truck was going west. Both vehicles struck each other head-on. One driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a fractured arm and dislocation. Several passengers in both vehicles were injured, though most injuries were listed as unspecified. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield were cited in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal bent and people hurt, but the official record gives no reason for the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man lost consciousness behind the wheel on Grand Concourse. His SUV slammed into a parked SUV. He was trapped and injured. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. Streets in the Bronx bear the scars.

Two SUVs collided on Grand Concourse at East 166th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a male driver lost consciousness while driving south and struck a parked SUV. The driver was trapped and injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No helmet or signal violations are mentioned. The crash underscores the danger when control is lost, even for a moment, on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a young man riding an e-bike on Grand Concourse. The crash tore into his leg. Police blamed driver distraction. The cyclist was left hurt and conscious. Metal and flesh met in the Bronx before dawn.

A sedan traveling south on Grand Concourse collided with a westbound e-bike at East 161st Street in the Bronx. The 20-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan struck the right side of the e-bike, damaging both vehicles. The cyclist was unlicensed, but the primary error listed is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816902, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW sedan struck a 61-year-old woman crossing E 174 Street at Walton Avenue. She walked with the signal. The car hit her lower leg and foot. She was left in shock. The driver made a U-turn. The street stayed dangerous.

A BMW sedan traveling west on E 174 Street struck a 61-year-old woman as she crossed at Walton Avenue. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, and the driver was making a U-turn at the time. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. The pedestrian’s use of the signal is documented, but no helmet or other equipment is mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV moved west on Sheridan Ave. The front passenger took a blow to the head. She was hurt. The driver was not injured. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed quiet. The scars remain.

A Ford SUV traveled west on Sheridan Ave at E 161 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, the front passenger, a 35-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all involved. No vehicle damage was recorded. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The cause of the crash remains unclear in the official record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812042, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist struck a four-year-old girl on River Avenue. The child was left unconscious, her face scraped. Police cite driver inattention. The crash happened away from an intersection. The street stayed loud. The city did not stop.

A cyclist traveling on River Avenue in the Bronx struck a four-year-old pedestrian, leaving her injured and unconscious with abrasions to her face. According to the police report, the crash occurred away from an intersection and was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The report lists this as the sole contributing factor. The cyclist, a 15-year-old boy, was not ejected and suffered unspecified injuries. Another occupant, age unknown, was listed as a witness. No other vehicles were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers—regardless of vehicle—lose focus. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 64-year-old e-bike rider crashed on River Ave. He struck his head. He was semiconscious. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. The man was unlicensed. The crash left him with a concussion. The street stayed dangerous.

A 64-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on River Ave near E 164 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider suffered a head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. He was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The rider was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but these details follow the primary errors of inexperience and distraction. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway left a woman passenger hurt. Metal twisted. The night air filled with shock and pain. Children sat silent in the back. The city’s roads showed their teeth again.

A station wagon SUV and a pickup truck collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 35-year-old woman riding as a front passenger suffered back pain and shock. Two children, ages 6 and 10, were also in the SUV but were not reported injured. The SUV was traveling straight while the pickup was merging. Both vehicles sustained damage to their quarter panels. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. Helmet use and turn signals were not listed as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810270, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV hit a nine-year-old boy riding his bike on Jerome Avenue. The boy suffered a leg injury. The SUV was making a right turn. The crash left the child hurt and the SUV’s front end damaged. Streets remain dangerous.

A Ford SUV struck a nine-year-old boy riding his bike on Jerome Avenue at West 169th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn while the child was going straight. The boy suffered an abrasion and injury to his leg. The SUV’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are recorded in the data. The child was not wearing safety equipment, as noted after driver actions. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The collision highlights the risks faced by young cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810360, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle slammed into a vehicle on Jerome Avenue near East Mount Eden Avenue. The rider, a 46-year-old man, was thrown from his bike. He clutched his shoulder, conscious but hurt, as emergency crews arrived in the Bronx morning air.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Jerome Avenue at East Mount Eden Avenue involving a motorcycle and another vehicle. The 46-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The data indicates the motorcyclist was not using any safety equipment, but the primary causes cited are driver errors. No pedestrians or other vulnerable road users were reported injured in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two e-bikes collided at Jerome Avenue and West Mount Eden Avenue. A 31-year-old male rider was ejected and left semiconscious with a concussion. The crash scattered debris and left both bikes damaged at the front. Sirens echoed through the Bronx streets.

According to the police report, two e-bikes traveling on Jerome Avenue and West Mount Eden Avenue collided. One rider, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a concussion, described as semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both operators and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' for one as contributing factors. Both bikes suffered center front-end damage. No safety equipment was reported for the injured rider. The crash underscores the consequences of inattention and failure to yield among e-bike operators in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford sedan turning left on E 165 St struck a 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal. She stayed conscious, clutching her leg and complaining of internal pain. Sirens echoed through the Bronx evening as bystanders watched emergency crews arrive.

According to the police report, a Ford sedan traveling north on E 165 St made a left turn onto Gerard Ave and struck a 14-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The girl suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and reported internal pain but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the part of the driver. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were cited. The vehicle showed no visible damage. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians in Bronx intersections when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on the Cross Bronx Expressway as a sedan and a tractor truck collided. A 65-year-old woman in the sedan’s rear seat suffered neck injuries. Emergency lights flashed against twisted doors and the battered truck bumper.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a sedan and a diesel tractor truck. The collision left a 65-year-old female rear passenger in the sedan injured, with neck pain and whiplash. The report states that 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, while the truck’s right front bumper was struck. Both drivers were licensed and traveling eastbound. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Afternoon light cut across E 163 Street as an SUV reversed. A 31-year-old man, walking outside the intersection, was struck. He hit the pavement, scraping his leg and foot. Sirens echoed as he remained conscious, pain sharp in his knee.

According to the police report, a 2010 Toyota SUV was backing eastbound on E 163 Street near College Avenue in the Bronx when it struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error in reversing without a clear view. No mention was made of helmet or signal use in the crash data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805015, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14