Precinct 50 Bleeds—How Many Bodies Before the City Acts?

A Volkswagen SUV hit a 61-year-old woman as she crossed Riverdale Avenue. She stayed conscious, pain flooding her body, skin torn open. The driver kept going straight. The street fell silent. The city’s danger pressed in.

A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Volkswagen SUV while crossing Riverdale Avenue near 3815, according to the police report. The crash occurred outside of a crosswalk. The report states, 'A 61-year-old woman stepped into the street. No crosswalk. A Volkswagen SUV struck her.' The woman remained conscious after impact, suffering severe lacerations and pain throughout her body. The police report describes her injuries as affecting her 'entire body' and notes 'severe lacerations.' The SUV driver was traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly identified in the report, but the narrative confirms the driver continued straight and struck a pedestrian crossing mid-block. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Fieldston Rd in the Bronx, injuring a 13-year-old passenger. The crash involved a left turn and a straight-moving vehicle. The injured youth suffered a head contusion while restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:29 on Fieldston Rd in the Bronx. Two SUVs were involved: one traveling straight south and the other making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the southbound SUV and the center front end of the turning SUV. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. A 13-year-old male passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The collision and driver failure to obey traffic control led to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when an SUV made a right turn and struck her at the intersection. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries. The driver held only a permit license. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection on Reservoir Avenue with the signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle, a 2019 Infiniti SUV, showed no damage despite the center front end point of impact. The driver, a female with a permit license from New York, was operating the vehicle with three occupants inside. The report does not list specific contributing factors but highlights the driver’s action of making a right turn as the pre-crash event leading to the collision. The pedestrian was not at fault, crossing legally with the signal, emphasizing the driver’s responsibility in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777479, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rear driver, following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A 25-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were traveling northbound, impacting center front and rear ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:38 on Henry Hudson Parkway involving two sedans traveling northbound. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the rear driver, a 25-year-old male who sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicle striking the center back end of the front vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. The injured driver was not ejected and suffered a contusion-bruising injury to the head. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash. The collision occurred during a northbound lane change on W 230 St near Major Deegan Expressway. Unsafe speed and other vehicular factors contributed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 4:30 AM on W 230 St near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The crash involved a sedan traveling northbound going straight ahead and another unspecified vehicle changing lanes northbound. The driver of the sedan, a 21-year-old male, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to speed management and vehicle operation during the lane change. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's center front end and right front bumper. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774088, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman crossed Corlear Avenue with the signal. An SUV turned left, its bumper smashing her head. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move. The street stayed quiet. The SUV showed no damage. The city’s silence deepened.

A 24-year-old woman was struck while crossing Corlear Avenue at West 230th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed driver, made a left turn and hit her with the left front bumper. The impact caused head injuries and apparent death at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative notes, 'The bumper struck her head. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move.' The SUV sustained no visible damage. The victim’s action—crossing with the signal—is documented in the report, but the focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield. The crash unfolded in a moment, leaving the street quiet and the danger of left turns unmitigated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV overturned on the Major Deegan Expressway, injuring a front-seat passenger. The victim suffered back injuries and minor bleeding, experiencing shock. Police cite 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, highlighting driver error in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2006 Nissan SUV traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway overturned, impacting its roof. The front passenger, a 46-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver-related errors or conditions involving the vehicle itself. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. The overturned vehicle damage and injury severity underscore the systemic dangers posed by vehicle control failures on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with concussion in the Bronx. The rider was unlicensed and traveling southwest when the crash occurred. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash caused serious injury but no damage to the bike.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike at 17:38 in the Bronx near 3462 Bailey Avenue. The bicyclist sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was a bike traveling southwest, with no damage reported to the bike or point of impact. The driver was unlicensed, which is a critical factor noted in the report. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the bicyclist. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The crash highlights risks associated with unlicensed operation and the serious consequences of ejection during a crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old female moped driver suffered a fractured hip and dislocation after a high-speed crash in the Bronx. The collision involved unsafe speed and improper lane usage, demolishing the moped and causing serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 in the Bronx near 6229 Broadway. The 23-year-old female moped driver was injured with a fractured hip and dislocation, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both attributed to the moped driver. The moped was demolished in the crash, with impact noted at the center front end of another unspecified vehicle merging northbound. The driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and improper lane maneuvers in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770039, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV reversed off Broadway, striking three pedestrians—a man, another man, and an infant girl. Abdomen crushed. Pelvis shattered. All conscious. All broken. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. Metal met flesh. Lives changed.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV backed into three pedestrians off the roadway near 5716 Broadway in the Bronx at 11:35 p.m. The victims—a 43-year-old man, a 39-year-old man, and an infant girl—suffered severe crush injuries to their abdomens and pelvises. All three were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The pedestrians were not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The SUV showed no visible damage. The police report makes no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The impact left bodies broken while the vehicle remained unscathed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771956, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped sped southwest on W 225 St, flipped at Broadway. An 18-year-old passenger was ejected, his leg caught fire. He wore a helmet and remained conscious. The crash was caused by unsafe speed, leaving the passenger severely burned and the vehicle overturned.

According to the police report, a moped traveling southwest on W 225 St at Broadway overturned after moving at 'unsafe speed.' The report states, 'A moped tore southwest, too fast. It flipped. An 18-year-old passenger flew off. His leg caught fire.' The passenger, an 18-year-old, suffered severe burns to his lower leg and foot and was ejected from the vehicle. He was conscious at the scene and wore a helmet, as noted in the report. The driver, a 16-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained bruises to his knee and lower leg. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The crash left the moped overturned and the passenger injured, underscoring the deadly consequences of driver recklessness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a slowing SUV on Major Deegan Expressway. The rider, 33, was hurled onto the asphalt, torn and bleeding. Steel and speed carved him open. The crash left a body marked by violence and a road stained by impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the rear of a slowing SUV on Major Deegan Expressway at 14:03. The rider, a 33-year-old man, was ejected from his motorcycle and suffered severe lacerations across his entire body. The report describes the rider as conscious but bleeding and torn after being thrown onto the roadway. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The motorcycle's center front end struck the SUV's center back end, underscoring the violence of the impact. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor in the report. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention on New York City roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, was thrown to the pavement. Blood pooled in the dark. Sirens cut the silence. The rider lay semiconscious, head bleeding, as the street bore witness to another violent crash.

According to the police report, a 2023 JIAJU moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue near Naples Terrace in the Bronx. The sole occupant, a 35-year-old male, was driving southbound when the crash occurred. The report states the rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected from the moped, landed on the pavement, and suffered a severe head injury, described as 'head bleeding' and 'semiconscious.' The police narrative notes the crash ended in 'silence, sirens, and blood.' While the report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' it explicitly documents the rider's lack of a license and helmet. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors after the driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774089, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 88-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash involving two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control, striking the elderly driver head-on in the evening rush.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 near 3777 Independence Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was an 88-year-old female driver of a 2019 Mercedes SUV traveling south, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The point of impact for the injured driver's vehicle was the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error leading to the crash. The elderly driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2019 Jeep SUV making a right turn in the Bronx struck two female passengers inside, causing neck injuries and shock. Both wore seat belts and suffered whiplash. Police cite other vehicular factors as contributing causes, highlighting driver error and impact severity.

According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling north on Kimberly Place in the Bronx was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The right front bumper of the vehicle was the point of impact. Two female occupants, ages 36 and 47, seated in the front and left rear passenger seats respectively, were injured. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and suffered neck injuries described as whiplash, with injury severity rated level 3. Both occupants experienced shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver-related errors during the maneuver. There is no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The crash highlights risks posed by driver actions during turning movements and the resulting trauma to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him on the right side. The impact caused contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:25 in the Bronx near 3400 Fort Independence Street. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a westbound 2019 Mercedes sedan struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report does not specify contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing all contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. Struck by a northbound SUV going straight, she suffered contusions to her lower leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the impact on the vulnerable pedestrian.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx, not at an intersection or crosswalk. The pedestrian was struck by a 2022 SUV traveling northbound, which was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the force of impact was concentrated on the pedestrian. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the collision. No helmet or crossing signal use was noted as contributing factors. The data underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians struck outside intersections by vehicles proceeding straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759429, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male driver fractured his hip and upper leg when his sedan struck a parked truck on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The collision, caused by driver inattention, damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s left rear bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The 24-year-old male driver of a 2022 Nissan sedan was traveling north when he collided with a parked 2015 Volvo 3-door truck. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end and the truck’s left rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating a clear failure on the driver’s part to maintain focus. The driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The driver was not ejected and was operating the vehicle without safety equipment. The parked truck had no occupants at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15