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

Two sedans collided on West Fordham Road. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Two rear passengers, ages 71 and 74, suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. Vehicles showed damage to front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling west on West Fordham Road. The collision was caused by unsafe lane changing. Two occupants, a 71-year-old female and a 74-year-old male, both rear passengers, were injured with contusions to their knees and lower legs. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts at the time of impact. The vehicles sustained damage to the right front bumper and center back end. No ejections occurred. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north hit a bicyclist going east on West 190 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard by the driver.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided at the intersection of West 190 Street and Aqueduct Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as unsafe speed and disregarding traffic control. The sedan struck the right side doors of the bike with its center front end. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured. The police report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688753, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old front passenger suffered a back contusion in a Bronx crash. An SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling south. The collision caused bruising but no ejection. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on East 197 Street collided with a sedan traveling south near Valentine Avenue in the Bronx. The impact occurred on the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. A 20-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a back contusion. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman was hit on Bainbridge Avenue while crossing with the signal. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Bainbridge Avenue struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota sedan hit a 57-year-old man at dawn on Mosholu Parkway. Metal crushed his face. He stayed conscious. The car rolled on, untouched. The street held its breath. Blood marked the quiet morning.

A 57-year-old man was struck and seriously injured by a Toyota sedan on Mosholu Parkway near Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash occurred at dawn as the man was in the roadway. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan, traveling east, hit the man with its undercarriage, causing severe facial injuries. The victim remained conscious at the scene. The police report notes that the vehicle showed no damage. No driver errors were cited in the data. The Parkway stayed still as emergency crews responded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683135, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman was struck by an SUV on East 204 Street. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 204 Street with the signal. The driver of a 2019 Infiniti SUV, traveling east, failed to obey traffic control, striking the pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and was conscious after the impact. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no visible damage, and the driver was licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. A moving SUV struck a parked SUV from behind. Both drivers and a passenger suffered whiplash and neck or back injuries. Driver distraction caused the crash. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a 2023 Jeep SUV traveling north on Grand Concourse struck a parked 2022 Honda SUV from behind. The impact occurred at the center back end of the parked vehicle. The Jeep's driver was inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the collision. The Honda's driver, 49, and a 30-year-old male passenger both sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling west on East Gun Hill Road hit a 45-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. Both the rider and pedestrian suffered head injuries. The driver was ejected and both showed signs of illness and inattention. Impact was center front end.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on East Gun Hill Road struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The 31-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and also suffered a head contusion. Both parties were injured and conscious. The report lists contributing factors as illness and driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No fault or blame is assigned to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV made a right turn and struck a southbound SUV stopped in traffic on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The front passenger in the stopped vehicle suffered a head contusion. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV making a right turn collided with a southbound SUV stopped in traffic on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The front passenger of the stopped vehicle, a 56-year-old woman, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bronx River Parkway. The 19-year-old female driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south. The impact struck the center back end of one car and the center front end of the other.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Bronx River Parkway collided in a rear-end crash. The 19-year-old female driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries along with whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The front vehicle was impacted at its center back end, while the rear vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Southern Boulevard. Four occupants suffered injuries to abdomen, pelvis, and lower limbs. Drivers merged improperly, causing the collision. All were conscious and restrained. Damage hit front bumpers. The crash left bruises and abrasions but no ejections.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Southern Boulevard at 23:05. Both drivers and their passengers were injured, with contusions, bruises, and abrasions to the abdomen, pelvis, and lower legs. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in merging or lane use. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers from a center front-end impact. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No victims were ejected. The crash involved a 2018 Mercedes sedan traveling east and a 2010 Toyota sedan traveling west. The police report does not list any victim errors or safety equipment failures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old woman driving a 2021 Jeep SUV suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions in a crash on East Fordham Road. The police report cites unsafe lane changing as the cause. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female driver of a 2021 Jeep SUV was injured in a crash on East Fordham Road. The report identifies unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor. The driver sustained contusions to her abdomen and pelvis but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred at the left front bumper, damaging the vehicle's center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe lane changes in vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-scooter driver struck an 18-year-old e-bike rider on East 202 Street in the Bronx. The e-bike rider was ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. The crash involved improper lane usage by the e-scooter driver.

According to the police report, an unlicensed male e-scooter driver traveling north on East 202 Street collided head-on with an 18-year-old male e-bike rider also traveling north. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the e-scooter driver failed to maintain proper lane control. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The e-scooter sustained no damage, while the e-bike was damaged at the center front end. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage and unlicensed operation of motorized vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 58-year-old male bicyclist on East 204 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, including a concussion. The crash involved driver errors and confusion by the bicyclist.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on East 204 Street collided with a bicyclist going west. The bicyclist, a 58-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a head injury, including a concussion. The taxi impacted the right side doors, while the bike was hit at the center front end. Contributing factors listed include "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report identifies errors on the part of the bicyclist and a disregard for traffic control by the driver. The bicyclist was in shock and injured but no further details on the taxi driver’s condition were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Mosholu Parkway. The driver, traveling east, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. Driver inattention and unsafe speed contributed.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Mosholu Parkway near Southern Boulevard. The driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, when the vehicle’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The man sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." No information on vehicle type or driver identity was provided. The pedestrian was performing other actions in the roadway at the time. The injuries were severe enough to be classified as serious. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672863, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on East Mosholu Parkway South hit a right rear passenger. The impact struck the vehicle’s left side doors. The passenger suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The crash involved pedestrian confusion as a factor.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota sedan was traveling straight south on East Mosholu Parkway South in the Bronx when it struck a right rear passenger. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left side doors. The injured occupant, a 47-year-old female passenger, suffered a neck injury classified as whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The passenger was not ejected and safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights confusion involving a pedestrian or other non-driver party, not driver misconduct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old woman was hit while crossing Grand Avenue in a marked crosswalk. The SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Grand Avenue in a marked crosswalk. The driver of a 2007 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672941, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A male pedestrian was struck while crossing East Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The SUV showed no damage. The victim suffered a head injury and was unconscious with minor bleeding. The crash occurred at night with no clear driver fault listed.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a 2016 SUV traveling south. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was unconscious with minor bleeding. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's actions and injury severity are noted, but no helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when vehicles appear undamaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Briggs Avenue and East 199 Street in the Bronx. One driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered facial contusions. Police noted alcohol involvement. Impact hit the right rear quarter panel and center front end. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Briggs Avenue near East 199 Street in the Bronx. The 21-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining facial contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. Both drivers held valid licenses. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage to the right side doors and front end of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on East 194 Street in the Bronx. The front passenger, an 18-year-old male, suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. Police cited defective brakes as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on East 194 Street collided. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end, causing damage to both cars. An 18-year-old male front passenger in the lead sedan was injured, suffering internal complaints and upper arm and shoulder injuries. The report lists defective brakes as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15