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

A motorbike rider was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked sedan on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries. The sedan was stationary, and the motorbike struck its left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:36 on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. A motorbike traveling north collided with a parked 2018 Infiniti sedan. The motorbike's left front bumper struck the sedan's left front bumper. The motorbike rider, a 29-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The rider was conscious but injured, with an injury severity rating of 3. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicle was stationary before impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers motorcyclists face when striking parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742404, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver, unlicensed and pursued by police, struck a parked sedan in the Bronx. The impact ejected him, causing facial injuries and bruising. The crash exposed dangerous lane usage and pursuit risks in Bronx streets late at night.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near East 199 Street around 12:17 a.m. A moped driver, unlicensed and involved in a police pursuit, collided with a parked 2012 Toyota sedan. The contributing factor cited was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The moped struck the sedan's left rear bumper with its center front end. The moped driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a facial contusion and bruising, classified as injury severity level 3. He was conscious but injured. The sedan was unoccupied and stationary at the time of impact. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing on the moped driver's improper lane usage and unlicensed status as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bailey Avenue. A southbound sedan going straight was struck by another sedan making a U-turn. Three vehicle occupants suffered back injuries and shock. Driver errors included improper turning. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue at 15:43 involving two sedans traveling south. One sedan was going straight ahead when it was struck on the right front bumper by another sedan making a U-turn, which impacted its left front bumper. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor for the driver making the U-turn, while the other driver's contributing factors are unspecified. Three occupants in the southbound sedan, including the driver and two passengers aged 34, 21, and 5, sustained back injuries with injury severity rated as 3 and were in shock. None of the injured occupants were ejected or visibly complaining of injuries. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or contributing victim behaviors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper vehicle turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739679, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man was struck by an SUV while walking outside an intersection on East Gun Hill Road. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body. The vehicle hit him head-on, causing severe internal complaints and bodily trauma.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2010 Honda SUV traveling westbound on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx at 11:56 AM. The collision occurred off the intersection, with the pedestrian located in the roadway. The SUV impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, sustaining damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and reported internal complaints. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were cited. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. This crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face outside intersections and the severe injuries that can result from vehicle impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738036, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south collided with a westbound moped on East 193 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the moped’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and bruising.

According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota sedan driven by a 60-year-old female occupant was traveling south on East 193 Street when it collided with a westbound moped. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper striking the moped’s center front end. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The moped sustained no damage, and its driver was licensed in New York. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error but without explicit detail. No pedestrian or cyclist behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision occurred at 8:36 AM in the Bronx, ZIP code 10458.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver suffered head injuries after a left-side impact on Marion Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 8:10 p.m. Driver inattention caused the collision, leaving the driver bruised but conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash happened on Marion Avenue near East 193 Street in the Bronx at 8:10 p.m. A 36-year-old male taxi driver was injured when his vehicle was struck on the left side doors. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The taxi was traveling east, going straight ahead, when the impact occurred. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors. No other vehicles involved showed damage or occupants. The report does not cite any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV making a left turn struck a northbound sedan on Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock but was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling legally before impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Mosholu Parkway near West Gun Hill Road in the Bronx at 16:14. A 2020 SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn southbound when it collided with a northbound 2015 sedan driven by a licensed male. The sedan was struck on the left front bumper, sustaining center front end damage, while the SUV was impacted on the right side doors with damage to the right rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault or blame to the victim. The collision highlights risks posed by turning vehicles crossing paths with oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737507, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Six vehicles collide on Decatur Avenue. A moped flips. The unlicensed, helmetless rider is crushed and broken but conscious. Metal screams, glass rains. One sedan flees police. Unsafe speed rips through the Bronx dusk, leaving wreckage and pain.

According to the police report, chaos erupted on Decatur Avenue near East Bedford Park Boulevard when six vehicles collided. A moped, operated by an unlicensed and helmetless 41-year-old man, overturned and left its rider ejected and crushed, suffering injuries to his entire body but remaining conscious in the aftermath. The report states that 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor. One sedan, an Audi driven by an unlicensed man, was engaged in a police pursuit and fled the scene. The violence of the crash is underscored by the report’s vivid description: 'Metal screamed. Glass rained.' The moped’s lack of safety equipment is noted in the data, but the central danger stemmed from driver actions—specifically, unsafe speed and a police pursuit. No evidence in the report attributes fault to the moped rider’s behavior beyond these systemic and driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 3-year-old boy was injured crossing Briggs Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck the child with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The boy suffered lower arm injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Briggs Avenue in the Bronx struck a 3-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk or signal at 8:30 a.m. The driver was cited for "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The child sustained injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with whiplash, but remained conscious. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver distraction as the cause. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim fault or helmet use was indicated as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling north and a westbound sedan collided on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. A 36-year-old female passenger suffered back abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:55 on Grand Concourse near East 204 Street in the Bronx. The collision involved a northbound bus and a westbound sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bus. A 36-year-old female passenger in the sedan sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, cited twice in relation to the injured passenger. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report highlights driver error as the critical cause, with no blame assigned to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed driver sped recklessly along Webster Avenue, demolishing his SUV and ejecting himself and a front-seat passenger. Both men, unconscious and injured across their entire bodies, suffered severe internal trauma. The crash left a trail of wrecked vehicles and shattered safety.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Webster Avenue at 7:47 a.m. The driver of a 2015 BMW SUV, traveling north, was unlicensed and driving at an unsafe speed. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. The SUV's front end was demolished on impact. Both the 22-year-old driver and his 22-year-old front-seat passenger were ejected from the vehicle, left unconscious with injuries to their entire bodies and internal complaints. Neither occupant was using any safety equipment. The report identifies no contributing factors related to the victims' behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles at excessive speeds, resulting in catastrophic injuries and extensive vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed female driver struck multiple parked SUVs on East Mosholu Parkway South. The collision caused injuries to the driver, who suffered abrasions and upper leg trauma. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:40 AM on East Mosholu Parkway South. A 24-year-old female driver, unlicensed in New York, was operating a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling eastbound. The report states the driver was going straight ahead when she collided with several parked SUVs, impacting the right front bumper of her vehicle and damaging the left rear quarter panel, center back end, and right side doors of the parked vehicles. The driver sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as abrasions and classified with injury severity level 3. The police report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The crash highlights driver errors involving unlicensed operation and unsafe speed leading to a multi-vehicle collision with parked cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV with defective brakes struck a slowing southbound pickup on Bronx River Parkway. The SUV’s front end hit the pickup’s rear. A front passenger in the SUV suffered a fractured arm, conscious and restrained by airbag and seatbelt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway at 12:52. The northbound Nissan SUV, traveling straight ahead, collided with the southbound Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper striking the pickup’s center back end. The report identifies defective brakes as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 22-year-old female, sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious, not ejected, and protected by an airbag and lap belt harness. The pickup truck also had two occupants. Driver errors center on vehicle maintenance failure—specifically, the SUV’s defective brakes—leading to the impact. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Perry Avenue at 11:40 a.m. A 24-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash involved impact to the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and left rear quarter panel of the other.

According to the police report, at 11:40 a.m. on Perry Avenue, two sport utility vehicles collided. One vehicle, a 2017 Honda SUV traveling north, was parked before the crash. The other, a 2003 Lexus SUV registered in Virginia, was involved in the collision. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Honda and the left rear quarter panel of the Lexus. The 24-year-old female driver of the Honda SUV sustained injuries to her knee and lower leg, described as contusions and bruises. She was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The collision resulted in moderate injury to the Honda driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped cut right on University Avenue. An SUV turned. A girl, fifteen, flew from the back seat. She struck the pavement, motionless. No helmet. The street claimed her before the day could finish.

According to the police report, a moped attempted to pass on the right at University Avenue and West 192nd Street as a Honda SUV made a right turn. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The moped's male driver was unlicensed. The collision ejected a fifteen-year-old girl riding as a rear passenger on the moped. She was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The narrative states, 'The girl on the back flew off. No helmet. Fifteen years old. She hit the pavement and lay still.' The impact killed her. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of improper passing and unlicensed operation, as documented by the responding officers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728164, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck the right side doors of another vehicle going west on East Gun Hill Road. The sedan’s driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered back injuries. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota sedan was traveling north on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx at 16:09 when it collided with another vehicle traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage there. The sedan’s sole occupant and driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured with back trauma but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites passenger distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in side-impact collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling north on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jerome Avenue near East 183 Street in the Bronx at 12:30 PM. A 2016 Ford sedan, traveling south, was making a U-turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions over his entire body. The report lists the contributing factors as driver inattention/distraction and traffic control disregarded by the sedan driver. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver held a valid New Jersey license. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to maintain attention and ignoring traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway, southbound. A 23-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as a key factor. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the chain reaction crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:23 on the Major Deegan Expressway involving two sedans traveling southbound. The 23-year-old male driver of a 2023 Hyundai sedan was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The Hyundai's front center impacted the rear center of a 2010 Honda sedan, which in turn struck a 2023 Mercedes sedan on its left rear bumper. All drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The damage pattern and contributing factors highlight driver error in maintaining safe following distance as the cause. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 16-year-old e-bike rider traveling straight on Webster Avenue. The rider suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and whiplash. The sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Webster Avenue was making a left turn when it collided with an e-bike traveling north straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 16-year-old male, sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and complained of whiplash. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was the sole occupant and was licensed in New York. The report cites the sedan driver's use of a hand-held cell phone as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper striking the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman was injured at a Bronx intersection when a northbound sedan making a left turn struck her in a marked crosswalk. The impact fractured and dislocated her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk on Steuben Avenue near East 208 Street in the Bronx at 5:10 PM. The driver of a 2022 Tesla sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to yield to the pedestrian in the crosswalk, causing the collision and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724544, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15