Hit. Run. Repeat. Another Life Lost, Another City Failure

A sedan traveling west on E 194 St struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. Both pedestrian and driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions. Police cite aggressive driving and road rage as primary causes of the collision.

According to the police report, a 2009 Hyundai sedan driven by a 23-year-old male was traveling straight westbound on E 194 St near Briggs Ave in the Bronx when it struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver also sustained similar injuries but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly identifies aggressive driving and road rage as the contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian behavior or safety equipment were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by aggressive driver conduct in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp after unsafe lane changing. A 1-year-old and a 16-year-old passenger suffered head injuries and were trapped inside their vehicle. Both were injured, one semiconscious with a concussion, the other bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp involving two sedans traveling southwest and south. The collision was caused by unsafe lane changing by one of the drivers. The first vehicle, a 2014 Subaru sedan, was merging when it struck the second vehicle, a 2009 Acura sedan, on their respective front bumpers. Two passengers in the Subaru, a 1-year-old male and a 16-year-old female, were trapped inside the vehicle. Both sustained head injuries classified as injury severity level 3. The 16-year-old was semiconscious and diagnosed with a concussion, while the 1-year-old suffered minor bleeding and was in shock. Both occupants were rear passengers and were not wearing safety equipment. The report highlights unsafe lane changing as the primary contributing factor, with no other victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash in a multi-vehicle crash on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved multiple SUVs and sedans.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:35 AM on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. A 32-year-old male driver, an occupant of a vehicle involved, sustained head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no clear driver errors or contributing factors explicitly identified. Multiple vehicles were involved, including SUVs and sedans traveling in various directions, with points of impact ranging from left front quarter panels to left side doors. The report does not attribute fault to any pedestrian or cyclist, nor does it list victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779941, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with abrasions after a sedan struck his bike from behind on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling north when the collision occurred, causing severe bodily injury to the cyclist.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck a bicycle from behind, impacting the bike's center back end and the sedan's left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any fault or error on the bicyclist's part. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but sustained serious injuries. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle-bike interactions even when both are traveling in the same direction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on Reservoir Ave in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control led to a neck injury. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on Reservoir Ave struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near W 195 St in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as the cause. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, yet the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving and failure to respect traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779948, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck a sedan making a left turn on Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience as a key factor in the collision’s cause.

According to the police report, a 2012 Audi SUV traveling west on E Fordham Rd collided with a 2004 Honda sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV had three occupants and was operated by a licensed male driver from Connecticut. The sedan was driven by a male with a New York learner’s permit. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers in complex traffic maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a bus on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely and slippery pavement as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway near West Fordham Road in the Bronx at 7:17 PM. A 28-year-old female sedan driver, traveling northbound, collided with the rear center of a northbound bus. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' twice as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' The sedan driver was injured in the back and experienced shock but was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The bus sustained no damage. The driver errors of following too closely on slippery pavement directly led to the impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan overturned while making a right turn on Bronx River Parkway. The 48-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary cause of the crash and resulting injuries.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male driver was making a right turn on Bronx River Parkway at 8:35 when his sedan overturned. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating loss of control during the maneuver. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' twice as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was properly licensed in New York and was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turning maneuvers on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV hit him at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck him front-center. The crash left the victim fractured and dislocated, conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E Kingsbridge Rd and Jerome Ave in the Bronx around 7 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda SUV traveling west struck him at the center front end. The victim sustained fractures, distortions, and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes no vehicle damage and does not specify driver license status or pre-crash actions. While the pedestrian was crossing lawfully, the report lists unspecified contributing factors, indicating driver error likely played a role. The absence of damage to the SUV suggests impact at a speed or angle sufficient to injure the pedestrian but not damage the vehicle. This crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774688, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. Police reports list no driver errors or contributing factors, leaving the cause unclear.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 210 St and Steuben Ave in the Bronx around 10:40 PM. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver actions involved in the crash. No contributing factors such as failure to yield or driver errors were recorded. The pedestrian was located at the intersection at the time of impact. The absence of driver fault or victim behavior in the report leaves the cause of the collision undetermined.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a left turn on E 204 St. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and traveled at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg injury.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 204 St and Valentine Ave in the Bronx at 10:50. The 70-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling west made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle had no occupants and showed damage to the left front bumper. The report explicitly identifies driver errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after a bus hit him at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the bus, traveling west, struck him on the left front quarter panel, causing minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 bus traveling westbound near East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The bus driver, licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The report identifies the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not cite any driver errors or other contributing factors. The bus sustained other damage, and the driver was alone in the vehicle at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old girl suffered neck injuries and shock after being struck by a southbound sedan while crossing outside a crosswalk in the Bronx. The vehicle showed no damage, and no driver errors were cited in the police report.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 14:43 in the Bronx near 3053 Hull Ave. The child was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal when she was struck by a southbound 2020 Honda sedan. The report notes the pedestrian was injured in the neck and experienced shock. The sedan sustained no damage and the driver, a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors related to driver error such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s contributing factors are marked as unspecified, and no helmet or crossing signal use is mentioned as a factor. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when no driver violations are recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a 37-year-old man crossing Cedar Ave outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver’s failure to yield created a dangerous collision in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling north on Cedar Ave in the Bronx at 7:52 p.m. The vehicle was making a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the sedan's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, but the report lists no contributing factors on the pedestrian’s part. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported in shock. The report does not specify driver contributing factors explicitly, but the collision during a turning maneuver indicates a failure to yield to the pedestrian. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling north collided with a parked SUV on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Webster Avenue near East 194th Street in the Bronx at 2:55 p.m. A motorcycle traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a legally parked 2019 SUV. The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV was unoccupied at the time. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed but not present. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the vulnerability of motorcyclists when vehicles are parked along busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries after a collision caused by improper lane usage. The crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway, with impact on the motorcycle’s right side and the other vehicle’s left side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on the Major Deegan Expressway. The motorcycle, traveling north, was struck on its right side doors by another vehicle changing lanes improperly. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male driver wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, highlighting the other vehicle’s lane change as the cause. The motorcycle driver was conscious but seriously injured. Vehicle damage was recorded on the right side doors of the motorcycle and the left side doors of the other vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769166, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bronx River Parkway at night. A front passenger suffered facial abrasions. The crash involved a driver following too closely, striking the rear of another vehicle. Impact damaged center back and front ends of cars traveling southbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on Bronx River Parkway involving two sedans traveling southbound. The collision was caused by a driver following too closely, resulting in a rear-end impact. The vehicle with NY registration struck the center back end of the Subaru sedan registered in PA, which sustained center front end damage. A 44-year-old male front passenger in one vehicle was injured, suffering facial abrasions and classified with injury severity level 3. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling west on Paul Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inexperience and unsafe lane changing contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on Paul Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center back end. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites driver inexperience and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Additionally, the bicyclist was noted to be following too closely. The sedan driver was unlicensed, compounding the risk. Vehicle damage included the sedan's center front end and the bike's right front bumper. No ejection occurred, and the bicyclist remained conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle merging southbound struck a northbound sedan’s right front bumper on Webster Avenue. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed and speeding, suffered severe leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 4:10 AM on Webster Avenue, a southbound motorcycle merging into traffic collided with a northbound sedan traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was unlicensed and driving at unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the sedan’s right front bumper, sustaining damage to its center front end. The driver suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan had two occupants, and its driver was licensed. The crash highlights critical driver errors, particularly the motorcycle driver’s unsafe speed and failure to yield, which led to the collision and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762433, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossed with the light on Grand Concourse. A right front bumper slammed into his head. Blood pooled in the crosswalk. He stayed awake, face torn, the signal still green.

A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Grand Concourse at East 198th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' when a vehicle’s right front bumper struck his head. The narrative states, 'Blood pooled in the crosswalk. He stayed awake. His face torn open. The signal still green.' The point of impact and vehicle damage were both listed as the right front bumper. The report does not cite any contributing factors or driver errors, nor does it mention any victim behavior as a cause. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head but remained conscious at the scene. The data underscores the persistent danger faced by pedestrians, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761396, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15