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

A moped carrying two struck a parked sedan on East 161 Street in the Bronx. The impact ejected a 19-year-old rear passenger, fracturing his lower leg and foot. Unsafe speed by the moped driver caused severe injuries without any vehicle occupants harmed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near Sheridan Avenue on East 161 Street in the Bronx at 11:53 p.m. A moped traveling eastbound struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2008 sedan. The moped driver, who was unlicensed, was operating at an unsafe speed, which is cited as the contributing factor for the collision. The impact ejected a 19-year-old male rear passenger from the moped, causing fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was conscious but seriously injured. The sedan had no occupants at the time and sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The report highlights the moped driver's unsafe speed and unlicensed status as critical factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on the Major Deegan Expressway. Driver distraction caused impact. A 41-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage. The crash exposed dangers from inattention behind the wheel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 14:08 involving two sedans traveling southbound. The first vehicle, a 2018 Honda sedan, was driven by a licensed male driver. The second vehicle, a 2018 Audi sedan, was driven by a licensed 41-year-old female from New Jersey. The collision involved the right front bumper of the Honda striking the left rear bumper of the Audi. The female driver was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice for emphasis. Both drivers were going straight ahead prior to the impact. The female driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732961, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with an SUV on East 170 Street in the Bronx. The crash involved failure to yield and unsafe speed, resulting in abrasions and lower leg injuries to the rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on East 170 Street in the Bronx. A 22-year-old male motorcyclist, traveling eastbound without a license, was involved in a collision with a westbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Unsafe Speed' on the motorcyclist's part. The SUV sustained no damage, indicating the impact was primarily on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and right side doors. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured, highlighting the severe consequences of driver errors and unsafe conditions in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus rolled west on Jerome Avenue. Its rear struck a baby boy at East 170th. Blood on his face, he cried out. The bus did not stop. The street echoed with pain. The child survived. The city moved on.

According to the police report, a westbound bus struck a baby boy with its left rear quarter panel at the intersection of Jerome Avenue and East 170th Street in the Bronx. The report states the child, a male pedestrian, suffered severe bleeding to his face and was conscious after the impact. The narrative notes, 'A baby boy, face bloodied, struck by the rear of a westbound bus. He cried. He lived. The bus did not stop.' The driver of the bus continued without stopping at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on driver error, but the failure to remain at the scene is clear. No mention is made of any pedestrian actions contributing to the crash. The report centers the harm: a child, struck and left behind, while the bus and city moved on.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731004, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at a Bronx intersection. The driver showed no vehicle damage. Alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Sherman Avenue in the Bronx struck a pedestrian at the intersection near East 163 Street around 11 p.m. The pedestrian, a 28-year-old man, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel, but the sedan sustained no damage. The report cites alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Acura sedan. The pedestrian was in the roadway at the intersection, but no victim fault is indicated. The collision highlights driver errors linked to alcohol and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741679, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south collided with a bicyclist heading east on East 169 Street in the Bronx. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 18:18 on East 169 Street near Grand Concourse in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicycle. The sedan was traveling south while the bicyclist, a 19-year-old female driver without a license, was moving east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police identified unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The report highlights driver error related to unsafe speed as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck from behind by an SUV on East 165 Street. The collision occurred as both vehicles traveled eastbound. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 165 Street around 14:06. A 28-year-old male moped driver was injured when a 2013 Toyota SUV struck the center back end of his moped from behind. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The moped rider sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The moped showed no vehicle damage, indicating the impact was likely moderate but sufficient to cause injury. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with a westbound bicyclist on East 161 Street in the Bronx. The 18-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 PM on East 161 Street near River Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan was making a right turn southbound when it struck a bicyclist traveling westbound. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was the sole occupant of his bike. The sedan showed no vehicle damage, while the bike sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver errors, specifically the failure to maintain attention while turning, directly led to this serious injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped crashed into a turning Mercedes at East 169th and Morris. The rider, 20, unlicensed, suffered a torn leg. Blood pooled by the curb. The police report cites traffic control disregarded. The night stayed silent after impact.

According to the police report, a moped and a Mercedes SUV collided at the corner of East 169th Street and Morris Avenue in the Bronx at 12:32 a.m. The moped, traveling west, struck the left side doors of the Mercedes as it made a left turn. The report states, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The narrative describes the moped rider, a 20-year-old man, suffering severe lacerations to his leg, with blood pooling near the curb. The report notes the light was red at the time of the crash. The moped rider was unlicensed. The focus remains on the disregard for traffic control devices, as cited in the official account, which led to the violent collision and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730878, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling west collided on East 172 Street. Three passengers suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. The crash involved a rear-end impact and driver errors including traffic control disregard and inattention, according to the police report.

At 20:24 on East 172 Street, two sedans traveling west collided, resulting in injuries to three passengers. According to the police report, the crash involved a rear-end impact where one sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The injured passengers, all occupants of the vehicles, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses, and none were ejected from their vehicles. The driver errors—disregarding traffic control and inattention—were central to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers in driver behavior on this stretch of road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making an improper U-turn collided with a moped traveling southwest on Jerome Avenue. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan showed no damage, highlighting the impact on the vulnerable rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jerome Avenue at 11:45. A sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling straight ahead southwest. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male with a permit license, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the moped driver. This collision underscores the danger posed by improper turning maneuvers to vulnerable road users like moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider struck the left rear quarter panel of an SUV making a left turn on Grand Concourse. The rider, helmeted and conscious, suffered severe leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on Grand Concourse near Mount Eden Parkway in the Bronx. A motorcycle traveling north collided with the center front end of an SUV traveling east that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left rear quarter panel and the SUV's center front end. The motorcycle driver, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure in the SUV driver's attention during the turn. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 37-year-old man crossing with the signal on Macombs Dam Bridge. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock at the scene. The crash exposed driver inattention and traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:45 PM on Macombs Dam Bridge. The driver, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver's failure to yield and observe traffic controls. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to obey traffic signals, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck two pedestrians crossing Morris Avenue with the signal. Both suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s improper lane usage and disregard for traffic control caused the crash, leaving victims injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Morris Avenue was making a right turn when it struck two pedestrians at an intersection. Both pedestrians, a 5-year-old boy and a 62-year-old woman, were crossing with the signal and sustained injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the vehicle driver. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. Both pedestrians were conscious after the crash, with injuries classified as abrasions and internal complaints. The driver’s failure to properly use the lane and disregard for traffic signals directly led to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers posed by driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman driving a Nissan SUV on Grand Concourse fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle struck an object or surface head-on, causing a head abrasion. The driver was conscious but injured, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female driver operating a 2016 Nissan SUV on Grand Concourse fell asleep while driving southbound. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle impacted with its center front end, sustaining damage in the same area. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim errors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver fatigue and its direct role in causing serious injury and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2018 Ford sedan traveling north in the Bronx struck an object, causing a crash that injured both occupants. The driver suffered fractures and dislocations, while the front passenger sustained chest injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford sedan traveling north on Webster Avenue in the Bronx was involved in a crash at 19:05. The driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations affecting his entire body. The front passenger, a 30-year-old male, sustained chest injuries and complained of whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Avoiding Object in Roadway,' which led to a center front end impact and damage. The report does not specify contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors, nor does it list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unexpected obstacles on roadways and the resulting impact on vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2014 SUV struck a stationary or slow object on East Clarke Place in the Bronx. Two occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol involvement and driver distraction were cited in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on East Clarke Place in the Bronx. The vehicle, a 2014 SUV traveling east, impacted with its center front end. The driver, a 46-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 50-year-old female, both sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3, including whiplash. Neither occupant was ejected, and both were conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was operating the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision damaged the center front end of the vehicle, indicating a frontal impact consistent with driver error under the influence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver, partially ejected and injured, collided with a stopped SUV on Jerome Avenue. The crash involved improper passing and passenger distraction, causing abrasions to the rider’s lower arm and hand. The impact struck the SUV’s right side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jerome Avenue at 10:58. A moped traveling south was passing a stopped SUV when it struck the SUV’s right side doors. The moped driver, a 42-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors on the moped. The SUV was stopped in traffic, and the impact caused damage to its right side doors. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the dangers of improper passing maneuvers combined with distractions inside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan making a right turn on Jerome Avenue collided with another vehicle. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the crash. Three occupants suffered contusions and bruises, including the driver with back injuries and two passengers with facial injuries.

According to the police report, at 2:11 AM on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx, a BMW sedan driven by a 29-year-old male was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The driver sustained back contusions and bruises and remained conscious. Two female passengers, ages 31 and 32, seated in the front and rear respectively, also suffered facial contusions and bruises; airbags deployed for both. The collision involved the BMW’s center front end and another sedan’s right front bumper. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured occupants. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Clay Avenue in the Bronx. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard as the cause. Impact struck the left side doors of one SUV and right front bumper of the other, injuring a 50-year-old occupant.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Clay Avenue in the Bronx at 8:55 PM involving two SUVs. One vehicle, a 2018 Ford SUV traveling south, struck the left side doors of a 2021 Kia SUV making a left turn. The collision point was the right front bumper of the Ford and the left side doors of the Kia. The female driver of the Kia, age 50, was injured with neck pain and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the danger posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15