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A station wagon SUV struck a sedan from behind on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s 25-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as factors. No ejections occurred. Damage was limited to the sedan’s roof.

According to the police report, a 2013 Chevrolet SUV traveling west on Westchester Avenue collided with the rear quarter panel of a 2013 Toyota sedan also heading west. The sedan’s 25-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan sustained roof damage but the SUV showed no damage. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights errors by the SUV driver, including inexperience and distraction, as recorded in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.

A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two SUVs crashed on the Bruckner Expressway. Both drivers were inexperienced. A 31-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The impact hit the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. Injuries were serious.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling southbound on the Bruckner Expressway collided. The crash involved a 2023 BMW SUV and a 2016 Toyota SUV. Both drivers were noted for driver inexperience as contributing factors. A 31-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering back pain and shock. The collision impacted the right front bumper of the BMW and the left rear quarter panel of the Toyota. The injured occupant was not ejected but reported complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inexperience as the primary error, with no other contributing factors specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan making a U-turn struck a 46-year-old male bicyclist on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 Subaru sedan was making a U-turn on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old man, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan traveling west on Bruckner Boulevard hit a 53-year-old man working in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver’s left front bumper struck the man outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was going straight west on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx when it struck a 53-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway. The pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, damaging the left front quarter panel. Contributing factors included driver inattention or distraction and glare. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was conscious after the crash. The report highlights driver errors of inattention and distraction, compounded by glare, as causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans collided on East 163 Street in the Bronx. A licensed driver made a U-turn and was struck on the left side by an unlicensed driver going straight north. The unlicensed driver suffered whiplash but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 163 Street struck the left side doors of another sedan making a U-turn. The driver of the northbound vehicle was unlicensed and sustained whiplash injuries. The licensed driver was making a U-turn when the collision occurred. The unlicensed driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists the unlicensed status of the driver as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the unlicensed driver's vehicle and the left front bumper of the other sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A female pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a left-turning pickup truck on Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. The truck’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a male driver operating a 2008 Ford pickup truck made a left turn on Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was inattentive and distracted, which led to a collision with a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including a concussion. The point of impact was the truck’s left front bumper, which was damaged. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 32-year-old woman on an e-bike was injured on Prospect Avenue. The sedan made a right turn and struck her. She suffered fractures to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on Prospect Avenue was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck her. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver’s error of distraction caused the collision. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No damage was reported to the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570522, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two vehicles collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. An SUV struck a sedan, impacting the sedan’s right front quarter panel. A 25-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 SUV traveling west on Bruckner Boulevard collided with a 2012 sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its right side doors. A 25-year-old female rear passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering knee and lower leg trauma and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two vehicles crashed head-on and side-on on Bruckner Boulevard. Nine occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. All were conscious and restrained. Driver distraction caused the collision. Damage hit the SUV’s front and the sedan’s right side doors.

According to the police report, a 2018 BMW SUV traveling east and a 2008 Ford sedan traveling south collided on Bruckner Boulevard. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel, damaging the sedan’s right side doors and the SUV’s center front end. Nine occupants, including both drivers and seven passengers ranging from 0 to 39 years old, were injured with whiplash and full-body trauma. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts or child restraints. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for both drivers. No one was ejected from the vehicles. The crash caused serious injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564270, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of an SUV making a left turn on Intervale Avenue. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with concussion. Police cited traffic control disregard and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Intervale Avenue collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed and without safety equipment, was ejected and sustained a serious head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Jeep SUV. The motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of the SUV, damaging the center front end of the motorcycle. The injured motorcyclist was semiconscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan crashed into a parked box truck on Bruckner Expressway. Metal tore. Glass flew. Three men were hurt—one with deep cuts, one with a concussion, one in pain. The truck did not move. Driver inattention marked the scene.

A sedan struck a parked box truck on Bruckner Expressway. Three men were injured: a 25-year-old man suffered severe lacerations, a 41-year-old man had a concussion, and a 37-year-old man complained of pain. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into a parked box truck. Metal screamed. A 25-year-old man, strapped in, was torn by glass and steel. His body bled. He stayed awake. The truck did not move.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the sedan was moving straight ahead before impact, while the box truck was parked. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash left metal and bodies broken, with driver error at the core.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan traveling south struck a pickup truck making a left turn on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle collided with a pickup truck making a left turn on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The sedan struck the truck with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper, while the truck sustained damage to its right front bumper. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A moped traveling south struck the left front bumper of a westbound tractor truck on Seneca Avenue in the Bronx. Two young riders, an 11-year-old passenger and a 16-year-old driver, suffered abrasions and elbow injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a moped carrying two occupants collided with a tractor truck on Seneca Avenue in the Bronx. The moped struck the truck's left front bumper, impacting the truck's right rear quarter panel. The 16-year-old moped driver and the 11-year-old passenger were both injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to their elbows and lower arms. Both wore helmets. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. Neither occupant was ejected from the vehicle. The truck sustained no damage. The crash highlights the dangers moped riders face when traffic signals are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 44-year-old female front-seat passenger suffered a head injury in a Bronx crash. The SUV was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Injury severity was moderate with internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 2011 Honda SUV was making a right turn in the Bronx near 275 Halleck Street when the crash happened. The front passenger, a 44-year-old woman, sustained a head injury classified as severity level 3. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. Safety equipment use by the passenger is unknown. The crash resulted in internal injuries to the passenger, with no mention of other victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555848, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A Chevrolet sedan struck the left side doors of a Chrysler sedan on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. Three occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Drivers disregarded traffic control and used headphones. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, a Chevrolet vehicle traveling south collided with a Chrysler sedan traveling west on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The Chevrolet impacted the left side doors of the Chrysler. Three occupants in the Chevrolet, including the driver and two passengers, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Listening/Using Headphones' as contributing factors. All injured parties were conscious and restrained by lap belts at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the front center of the Chrysler and the left side doors of the Chevrolet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two SUVs collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. One vehicle struck the other from behind. A 4-year-old girl in the rear left seat suffered whiplash. The crash happened as both vehicles were slowing. Following too closely caused the impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard collided when one vehicle struck the center back end of the other. The driver error listed is "Following Too Closely." A 4-year-old female occupant in the left rear passenger seat was injured, suffering whiplash. She was restrained by a child restraint and was conscious after the crash. Both drivers were licensed and slowing or stopping before the collision. The impact damaged the center back end of the lead SUV and the center front end of the striking SUV. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A taxi struck the rear of a stopped SUV on Hunts Point Avenue in the Bronx. Two passengers in the taxi suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened just after midnight. Driver distraction was a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Hunts Point Avenue rear-ended a stopped SUV. Two occupants in the taxi, a 35-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the taxi struck its center back end. The taxi sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552002, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan struck a 57-year-old male bicyclist on East 167 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist was making a right turn when the sedan, traveling straight, hit him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 167 Street struck a bicyclist who was making a right turn. The bicyclist, a 57-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, while the bike was hit at its center front end. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and no contributing factors were assigned to either party. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash occurred near Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, zip code 10459.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans crashed on Intervale Avenue just after midnight. One vehicle was going straight south. The other made a left turn westbound. Two passengers suffered bruises and neck and arm injuries. Airbags deployed. Both were not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Intervale Avenue at 12:52 a.m. One vehicle traveled straight south while the other made a left turn westbound. The impact occurred at the center front end of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Two female passengers, ages 39 and 57, were injured with contusions and neck and arm injuries. Both occupants were in the front and rear passenger seats, respectively, and airbags deployed. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Neither occupant was ejected from the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17