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

A northbound SUV suffered catastrophic tire failure on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver and front passenger sustained chest and back contusions. Both were conscious and restrained. The vehicle was demolished at the point of impact, highlighting a critical mechanical failure.

According to the police report, a 2002 Jeep SUV traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway experienced a tire failure, identified as 'Tire Failure/Inadequate,' which caused the crash. The driver, a 53-year-old female, and the front passenger, a 54-year-old male, were both injured with contusions to the chest and back, respectively. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The vehicle was described as 'demolished' at the point of impact, indicating severe damage. The report cites tire failure as the primary contributing factor, with no other driver errors or victim behaviors noted. This incident underscores the dangers posed by mechanical failures on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735732, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A SUV passenger suffered back injuries and bruising after a collision with a garbage truck in the Bronx. The crash involved a failure to keep right and unsafe speed by the SUV driver, causing front-end impact during a right turn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near Riverdale Avenue around 12:58 a.m. A 58-year-old male front-seat passenger in a 2024 Jeep SUV was injured, sustaining back contusions and bruises. The report cites the SUV driver's errors as 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Unsafe Speed' while making a right turn. The collision involved the SUV's center front end and the left front quarter panel of a 2011 Mack garbage truck making a left turn. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies driver errors as the primary contributing factors, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A three-vehicle crash on Henry Hudson Parkway injured a 40-year-old male driver. The collision involved two SUVs and a pickup truck, causing facial abrasions to the driver. Police cite other vehicular factors contributing to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers on the roadway.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway at 13:25 involving two SUVs and a pickup truck, all traveling straight ahead. The 40-year-old male driver, occupant of one SUV, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Illness' as contributing causes, indicating driver-related errors or conditions affecting vehicle control. The point of impact included the center back end of one SUV, left side doors of another SUV, and center front end of the pickup truck. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The data highlights driver errors and systemic vehicular dangers without attributing fault to any victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck another vehicle head-on on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2021 Dodge SUV traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway collided front-center with another vehicle also traveling north. The driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related causes beyond typical violations like speeding or failure to yield. The SUV sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not specify any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The focus remains on vehicle impact and driver-related factors leading to injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck the rear of a station wagon SUV on the Major Deegan Expressway. Two rear-seat passengers in the SUV suffered chest and head injuries with whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses.

According to the police report, at 3:44 a.m. on the Major Deegan Expressway, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling north went straight ahead and impacted the center back end of a 2017 Cadillac SUV also traveling north. The collision caused center front end damage to the sedan and center back end damage to the SUV. Two passengers seated in the rear of the SUV, a 21-year-old female and a 20-year-old male, were injured with chest and head trauma, respectively. Both complained of whiplash and were conscious after the crash. They were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes unspecified factors for both injured occupants. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end impacts on highways and the injuries sustained by vehicle occupants even when restrained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped passenger suffered head injuries and partial ejection after an unlicensed SUV driver made a right turn and struck the moped traveling south on Bailey Avenue. The SUV's right side doors took the impact, revealing driver inexperience and improper lane usage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 8:35 p.m. An unlicensed male driver of a 2020 Jeep SUV was making a right turn when he collided with a 2023 Zhilo moped traveling straight south. The point of impact was the SUV's right side doors and the moped's center front end. The moped carried two occupants; a 15-year-old female passenger was partially ejected and sustained head injuries with abrasions. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed, emphasizing systemic danger. The injured passenger was conscious but suffered serious trauma. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Reservoir Avenue in the Bronx. A 21-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries. The collision occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:18 on Reservoir Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans collided: a 2013 BMW making a left turn southwest and a 2013 Honda traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front quarter panels. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering neck trauma but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The BMW driver held a learner's permit, while the Honda driver was licensed. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers against oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732336, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a bike traveling east on Broadway in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered bruising and injuries to her entire body. The crash resulted from the cyclist's failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on Broadway near West 228 Street in the Bronx. A 60-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was hit by a cyclist traveling eastbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the cyclist. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The bike showed no damage, indicating a collision impact centered on the front end of the bicycle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. This incident highlights the dangers posed by cyclists failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730778, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck changing lanes struck a Jeep sedan traveling north on Bailey Avenue. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries. The driver’s unsafe lane change triggered the collision, causing internal injuries to all vehicle occupants.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 in the Bronx near 2820 Bailey Avenue. A box truck was changing lanes northbound when it collided with the right front bumper of a Jeep sedan traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The sedan carried three occupants: a 26-year-old male driver, a 32-year-old male front passenger, and a 26-year-old female middle front passenger. All three were injured with back injuries and internal complaints but were conscious and not ejected. The driver of the sedan was not wearing a safety belt, while the passengers used lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites the box truck driver’s unsafe lane changing as a contributing factor. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers of improper lane changes in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Midnight on Broadway. An SUV crushed its right front, steel twisted. Inside, a woman slumped semiconscious, neck torn, blood pooling. No passengers. Only the hum of streetlights and the slow drip of injury in the Bronx night.

According to the police report, a station wagon or SUV traveling southbound on Broadway near 6421 in the Bronx crashed at midnight. The right front of the vehicle was crushed. The sole occupant, a 34-year-old woman, was found semiconscious, suffering severe neck lacerations and bleeding. She was wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating a vehicle-related error or malfunction played a role in the crash. No other vehicles or persons were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the vehicle's failure and the resulting harm to its driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three occupants suffered head injuries and whiplash in a late-night collision involving two SUVs and a sedan. The crash, marked by unsafe speed, caused center and side impact damage. All injured were restrained but experienced serious trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:10 on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a 2023 Cadillac SUV, a 2022 Kia SUV, and a 2014 Audi sedan. The report cites unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The Cadillac SUV sustained center front end damage, impacting the Kia SUV on its left side doors, while the Audi sedan had damage to its center front end and right front bumper. Three occupants were injured: a 22-year-old male driver, a 24-year-old female front passenger, and a 23-year-old female rear passenger, all wearing lap belts and harnesses. Each suffered head injuries and whiplash, with one passenger unconscious at the scene. The collision dynamics and driver errors, specifically unsafe speed, led to significant trauma despite proper restraint use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided at West 236 Street, injuring both drivers. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing impact to the right front bumper of the sedan and left front quarter panel of the SUV. Both occupants suffered neck injuries and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 236 Street involving a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east and a 2023 Nissan sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. Both drivers, a 41-year-old female in the SUV and a 35-year-old male passenger in the sedan, were injured with neck pain and shock. Neither occupant was ejected, and no safety equipment was reported. The sedan driver was licensed in New York, and the SUV driver was also licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision caused bodily injury and complaints of pain or nausea, emphasizing the consequences of driver error in yielding right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male sedan driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash in a Bronx collision. An SUV making a left turn struck the sedan head-on. Police cite improper passing or lane usage as the cause. Both vehicles damaged at front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reservoir Avenue in the Bronx around 5:30 AM. A 44-year-old male sedan driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The report identifies the SUV driver, a licensed female, making a left turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The contributing factor listed is "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error by one or both drivers. The sedan driver was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights dangerous turning maneuvers and lane misuse in this Bronx location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Mosholu Parkway at 9:02 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the front SUV’s back end. A 34-year-old female driver and an 8-year-old passenger suffered injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Mosholu Parkway at 9:02 a.m. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling southbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The front vehicle, a 2019 Nissan SUV driven by a licensed female driver aged 34, sustained center back end damage. She was injured in the crash, suffering back injuries and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The rear vehicle, a 2024 Subaru SUV driven by a licensed male driver, struck the front SUV’s rear. An 8-year-old male passenger in the rear SUV was also injured, with knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and minor bleeding, also restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724494, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver distracted while making a right turn struck an e-bike rider traveling straight on West 261 Street. The e-bike driver, partially ejected, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Both vehicles bore front-end damage from the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:15 AM on West 261 Street in the Bronx. A 36-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm. The taxi driver, also male and licensed in New York, was making a right turn when the collision happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factors, indicating the taxi driver's failure to maintain attention. The taxi's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end were the points of impact. The e-bike rider was injured but conscious. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors, focusing the cause on the taxi driver's distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a collision with a sedan in the Bronx. The crash occurred late at night near West 231 Street. The vehicle showed no damage, and no driver errors were cited in the police report.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a collision with a Honda sedan traveling east near West 231 Street in the Bronx at 11:05 p.m. The 27-year-old male pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle involved showed no damage, and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. There is no mention of pedestrian behavior contributing to the crash. The driver’s license status and actions before the crash are not detailed. The pedestrian’s injury severity was moderate, classified as level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old male driver suffered injuries and incoherence after his SUV collided in the Bronx. The police report cites illness as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained front-end damage, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male driver in a 2019 Subaru SUV traveling north on Manhattan College Parkway in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 17:07. The report identifies illness as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but suffered minor bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The SUV sustained damage to the center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not list driver error such as failure to yield or speeding, but highlights the driver's illness as a critical factor leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A three-vehicle crash on West 254 Street in the Bronx sent three occupants to the hospital with upper arm, neck, and facial injuries. All drivers were licensed and traveling southbound when the collision occurred, causing center front and back-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash involved three vehicles traveling southbound on West 254 Street in the Bronx. The vehicles included two SUVs and one sedan. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for one, indicating a chain-reaction collision. Three occupants were injured: a 33-year-old male driver with upper arm injuries, a 29-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries, and a 45-year-old female driver with neck injuries. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for all injured parties but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The drivers were licensed in New York and Connecticut. The crash caused shock among the injured but no visible complaints were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle impacts on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two northbound vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The SUV’s front passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited aggressive driving and unsafe lane changing as key factors in the crash, highlighting driver errors behind the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:20 on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a 2010 SUV and a 2020 pick-up truck, both traveling north. The SUV sustained center back end damage while the pick-up truck hit the SUV with its center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors for both vehicles, with unsafe lane changing specifically noted for the SUV passenger’s contributing factors. These driver errors led directly to the collision and the passenger’s injuries, underscoring the systemic dangers of aggressive behavior on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with fractures after an SUV made a right turn and struck him on Broadway. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way by the vehicle, causing severe lower leg trauma and dislocation.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Broadway was struck by a 2017 Toyota SUV making a right turn northwest. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV, which collided with the bicyclist's left front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures, dislocations, and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily to the bike and rider. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15