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

Metal scraped against metal on E 166 St and College Ave. Two sedans collided in the Bronx afternoon light. Inside, a woman and a man felt pain shoot through back and neck. Sirens echoed as both sat conscious, shaken, and hurt.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of E 166 St and College Ave in the Bronx. The collision left a 31-year-old woman driving one vehicle and a 46-year-old man in the front passenger seat with internal injuries to their back and neck. Both were reported conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or turn signals, were cited in the data. The impact points and vehicle damage indicate a forceful encounter between the vehicles, underscoring the consequences of driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804966, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx struck a 43-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The impact left the pedestrian conscious but with a head contusion. Sirens echoed as responders arrived under the afternoon sun.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Webster Avenue collided with a 43-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Claremont Parkway. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the taxi, while making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was reported conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors or additional contributing factors are identified in the report. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV collided with a moped on Edward L Grant Hwy in the Bronx. The moped driver, ejected and unconscious, suffered an eye injury. Police cite SUV driver inattention and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:51 AM on Edward L Grant Hwy in the Bronx. A 2016 SUV traveling southwest struck a 2023 moped traveling northwest. The moped had two occupants; the 18-year-old male driver was ejected, rendered unconscious, and sustained an eye injury. The report identifies the SUV driver's contributing factors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The moped driver was unlicensed, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, while the moped was hit on its left front bumper. The collision highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and speeding—leading to severe injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his sedan was struck from behind on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The collision caused shock but no ejection. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:20 on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a 2020 Ford sedan traveling east. The driver, a 32-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash, and experienced shock. The point of impact was the center back end of his vehicle, indicating he was rear-ended. The striking vehicle was a 2023 Toyota sedan traveling north and changing lanes, which hit the Ford's rear. The report lists contributing factors for the injured driver as 'Unspecified,' and no explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving were cited. The injured driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The report does not assign fault to the injured driver or mention victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803002, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn in the Bronx collided with a parked SUV. The 64-year-old male driver lost consciousness and suffered injuries. The impact damaged the left front bumpers of both vehicles, highlighting driver incapacitation as a critical factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 166th Street near Teller Avenue in the Bronx at 8:56 AM. A 64-year-old male driver of a 2017 sedan was making a right turn when he collided with a parked 2003 SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, causing damage to those areas. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver became incapacitated during the maneuver. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the danger posed by sudden driver incapacitation in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a left turn on East 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:47 AM on East 174th Street near Morris Avenue in the Bronx. A 20-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when a sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle, a 2021 Honda sedan, showed no damage. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn directly led to the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man suffered severe leg fractures after a distracted driver making a right turn struck him at an intersection on East 169th Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:16 AM on East 169th Street near Grand Concourse in the Bronx. A pedestrian, a 22-year-old male, was injured when a vehicle making a right turn struck him at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn directly led to the collision and the pedestrian’s serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on E Mount Eden Ave in the Bronx. The crash involved unsafe speed and an unlicensed driver. The victim suffered upper arm injuries and was in shock after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:51 AM on E Mount Eden Ave in the Bronx. The injured party was a 28-year-old male bicyclist who was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm injuries. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was riding northbound, traveling straight ahead, and was wearing a helmet. The other involved vehicle was an unspecified type traveling westbound with no occupants. The bicyclist was unlicensed, which is noted in the report. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike. The victim was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report focuses on the dangerous speed and the unlicensed status of the bicyclist as key factors leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old male bicyclist suffered a severe chest injury in a rear-end collision on East 161st Street in the Bronx. The cyclist was conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations. The crash involved two vehicles traveling opposite directions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:44 on East 161st Street in the Bronx. A male bicyclist, age 50, was riding westbound when his bike was struck at the center back end. The collision caused severe chest injuries, including fractures and dislocations, with an injury severity rated at 3. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or violations are explicitly cited. The second vehicle involved was traveling eastbound, going straight ahead, but its type and driver details are unspecified. The impact and vehicle damage were centered on the back end of the bicycle, indicating a rear-end collision. No helmet use or victim behaviors were reported as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of a slowing vehicle on University Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and pedestrian confusion as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:36 on University Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet sedan traveling north was slowing or stopping when it was hit on the left rear quarter panel by another sedan. The impact caused damage to the left rear bumper of the slowing vehicle and the right front bumper of the striking vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 59-year-old man, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a driver error contributing to the collision. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is noted as a contributing factor, though it is unclear how this influenced the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights driver error and confusion as key elements in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a right turn struck a sedan traveling straight on Mount Eden Parkway in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and limited view as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 PM on Mount Eden Parkway in the Bronx. A box truck was making a right turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the truck and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention/distraction and limited or obstructed view as contributing factors to the collision. The box truck driver’s failure to maintain clear visibility and attention while turning directly contributed to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after being hit by an SUV while crossing against the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver, traveling westbound, struck her with the vehicle's front center, causing contusions but no reported vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on E 161 St near River Ave in the Bronx around 10 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when she was struck by a westbound 2017 Toyota SUV. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors related to the driver, and the vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but not cited as a cause. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicles striking vulnerable road users at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman was injured at a Bronx intersection when a southbound sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was licensed and traveling straight. The impact caused lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a southbound 2017 Ford sedan on Grand Concourse near East 166th Street in the Bronx at 18:38. The vehicle, operated by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred at the left front bumper, damaging the sedan's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a contributing factor to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck contusions after an SUV struck the rear of his vehicle on E 165 St. The crash happened during morning traffic. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on E 165 St near Sherman Ave in the Bronx at 9:00 AM. A 47-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved two vehicles traveling westbound: a 2012 SUV and a 2019 sedan. The SUV struck the sedan at its center back end, damaging both vehicles. The police report identifies the SUV driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report does not assign fault to the injured sedan driver, focusing on the SUV driver’s error as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796566, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered severe leg injuries after colliding with an SUV on East 169th Street in the Bronx. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control, resulting in a fractured and dislocated lower limb. The driver remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:40 on East 169th Street in the Bronx. A moped traveling west collided with an SUV traveling north. The point of impact was the moped's center front end and the SUV's right front bumper. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure by one or both drivers to obey traffic signals or signs. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in traffic control compliance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796562, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An Audi SUV veered north on Jerome Ave, the driver’s attention stolen by something outside. The right front slammed, metal buckled, airbag burst. A 32-year-old man, head bloodied, remained conscious—crushed beneath the weight of distraction.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver of an Audi SUV was injured while traveling north on Jerome Ave near E 172 St in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 12:49 a.m. The report states the SUV veered off course after the driver was distracted by something outside the car, a factor explicitly listed as 'Outside Car Distraction.' The vehicle’s right front bumper took the impact, and the airbag deployed. The driver suffered head injuries and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the danger posed when drivers’ attention is diverted from the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at night. Unsafe speed and lane changing caused injuries to three occupants. Passengers suffered whiplash and bruises, all conscious and restrained. The crash left front-end damage on both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:06 on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling south. The sedan driver was changing lanes unsafely at an unsafe speed, striking the SUV which was going straight ahead. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right front quarter panel were points of impact. Three occupants were injured: a 24-year-old female rear passenger with a contusion on her elbow and lower arm, a 50-year-old male sedan driver with whiplash and back pain, and a 49-year-old female front passenger with whiplash and shoulder injury. All were conscious, wearing lap belts and harnesses, and none were ejected. The police report cites unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver traveling south on Macombs Rd struck two parked vehicles. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving car and the left rear quarter panel of one parked sedan. The driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Macombs Rd in the Bronx at 10:24 PM. A 57-year-old male driver of a 2010 Toyota sedan was traveling straight ahead when he collided with two parked vehicles: a 2009 Toyota sedan and a 2003 Ford SUV. The moving vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the parked sedan was hit on the left rear quarter panel. The driver was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain collision unfolded on the Cross Bronx Expressway, involving a tractor truck and several sedans. A 23-year-old female passenger suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cited passing and following too closely as key contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Jerome Avenue. The collision involved a tractor truck and multiple sedans all traveling westbound. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, indicating driver errors in maintaining safe distances and lane discipline. A 23-year-old female occupant, seated as a right rear passenger, was injured with facial trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victim's behavior. The crash caused center back end damage to several vehicles and center front end damage to others, consistent with a chain-reaction collision. The focus remains on driver errors that led to the multi-vehicle impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791991, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Both drivers, men aged 57, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt. No vehicle damage was reported on the truck.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:28 AM on the Cross Bronx Expressway. A 2020 Mack box truck, traveling east and going straight ahead, impacted the center front end of the truck with no damage reported. The sedan, a 2020 BMW also traveling east and going straight ahead, was hit at the center back end, sustaining damage. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, was restrained with a lap belt and suffered neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. A passenger in the sedan, also 57, sustained similar neck injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15