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A 57-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured when an SUV making a left turn collided with him in the Bronx. The crash caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the primary contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:43 in the Bronx near Prospect Avenue. A 2009 SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a northbound bicyclist at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 57-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants in the vehicle. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The impact caused damage to the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman was injured crossing E 166 St in the Bronx. A southbound sedan hit her with its front center, damaging the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing E 166 St outside an intersection or crosswalk. The collision occurred at 5:30 pm in the Bronx. A southbound 2017 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as moderate (injury severity 3), and was conscious after the impact. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified. The data highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements outside controlled crossing areas, emphasizing the critical role of driver vigilance in such environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck traveling west on Oak Point Ave collided with another vehicle, injuring the driver and two passengers. Police cite aggressive driving and traffic control disregard as key factors. All occupants suffered moderate injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford pick-up truck traveling west on Oak Point Ave in the Bronx struck another vehicle with its right rear quarter panel at 9:52 AM. The report identifies aggressive driving and road rage as primary contributing factors, along with traffic control disregard. The driver, a 37-year-old male, and two passengers, aged 28 and 36, were injured, all experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. Injuries included back trauma for the driver and knee, lower leg, and foot injuries for the passengers. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the collision. The report explicitly highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and failure to obey traffic controls—as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a U-turn on Southern Blvd in the Bronx struck a southbound sedan. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The taxi’s left rear bumper and sedan’s front end were damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM on Southern Blvd near Longwood Ave in the Bronx. The taxi, traveling north, was making a U-turn when it collided with a southbound sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the taxi’s left rear bumper and the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male, was injured with back pain and reported shock, nausea, and pain. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists the contributing factors for the sedan driver as 'Unspecified.' No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited, but the taxi’s U-turn maneuver directly preceded the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:29 on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. One sedan was traveling straight south when it was struck on the right side doors. The other sedan was making a U-turn, impacting the first vehicle with its left front bumper. Both vehicles sustained damage at their points of impact. The front-seat passenger in the first vehicle, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious. She was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, but the collision involved a vehicle making a U-turn and another traveling straight, indicating a failure in maneuvering or yielding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Spofford Ave in the Bronx. A 51-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved one vehicle making a left turn and another going straight. No explicit driver errors were cited in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Spofford Ave in the Bronx at 4:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans: one traveling east going straight ahead and the other traveling north making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the eastbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the northbound vehicle. A 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock, and was not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists her contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The northbound driver was licensed and operating a 2001 Honda sedan. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776803, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman suffered neck injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s failure to yield and other vehicular factors caused the collision in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured in the Bronx at Tiffany Street and Lafayette Avenue around 5 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2007 Ford sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The collision caused neck injuries classified as severity level 3. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors twice, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver failures to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man was injured crossing against the signal on E 163 St in the Bronx. A BMW sedan traveling northeast struck him with its center front end. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg abrasions.

According to the police report, at 18:29 on E 163 St near Intervale Ave in the Bronx, a BMW sedan traveling northeast struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The sedan showed no vehicle damage despite the impact at its center front end. The report highlights driver errors—failure to yield and unsafe speed—as primary causes, with the pedestrian’s crossing against the signal noted but not blamed. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 80-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle backing north on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused chest injuries and bruising to the pedestrian, who remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, an 80-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Bruckner Blvd near Hoe Ave in the Bronx at 10:20. The vehicle was traveling north and was backing up when it struck the pedestrian at the center back end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered chest injuries and contusions but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. This incident highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers performing unsafe backing maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck a 3-year-old girl crossing Southern Boulevard at Intervale Avenue. The child suffered injuries and shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.

At 17:40 on Southern Boulevard near Intervale Avenue in the Bronx, a 2015 Mercedes sedan traveling north struck a 3-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the driver committed a Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and disregarded traffic control, directly contributing to the crash. The child was injured and experienced shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The sedan sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites driver errors—Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded—as the primary contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing lawfully with the signal, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash. The collision involved multiple SUVs and a sedan. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause. The child was restrained but sustained serious injuries in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Boulevard near Longwood Avenue in the Bronx at 3:50 p.m. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including two station wagons/SUVs and a sedan. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. A 12-year-old female occupant, restrained with a lap belt and harness in the right rear passenger seat, suffered head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The child was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The drivers involved were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the left front bumpers of the vehicles. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends, confirming a significant collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765758, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a back fracture in a rear-end crash on Home Street. The collision involved following too closely, causing impact to the bike’s left rear bumper. The rider remained conscious amid serious injury.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Home Street in the Bronx was injured in a collision caused by following too closely. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The impact occurred at the bike’s left rear bumper while the bicyclist was going straight ahead. The report highlights driver error as the primary contributing factor, specifically failure to maintain safe distance. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The crash caused serious bodily injury but the victim remained conscious. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike’s left rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a bus on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, injured himself and a passenger. Both suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The bus driver was changing lanes at impact, but the motorcycle bore the brunt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A motorcycle traveling east collided with a bus also traveling east. The bus driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the motorcycle's front center and the bus's left front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, was unlicensed and cited for driver inexperience and unsafe speed. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. His 36-year-old female passenger, wearing a helmet, also suffered similar injuries. Neither occupant was ejected from the motorcycle. The bus, carrying nine occupants, showed no damage. The report highlights driver inexperience and unsafe speed on the motorcycle as primary contributing factors, with no fault attributed to the bus driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis crashed at East 163 Street and Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The collision injured two passengers, including a child, both suffering concussions and upper body injuries. Driver distraction was cited as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 14:46 in the Bronx, two taxis collided at the intersection of East 163 Street and Westchester Avenue. One taxi was traveling south going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of both vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Two passengers were injured: a 34-year-old male in the left rear seat with a back injury and concussion, and an 8-year-old male in the right rear seat with a shoulder and upper arm injury and concussion. Both passengers were conscious, wearing lap belts, and were not ejected. The drivers were licensed and operating taxis registered in New York. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of one taxi and the left front bumper of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck and sedan collided on Halleck Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and bruising. Police cited unsafe lane changing as the cause. Both vehicles struck each other’s front quarter panels, highlighting dangerous driver error.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:58 on Halleck Street in the Bronx involving a box truck and a sedan, both traveling north. The box truck struck the sedan's right front quarter panel with its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The sedan driver’s injury and the damage to both vehicles’ front quarter panels underscore the consequences of the truck driver’s unsafe lane change. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck traveling east on the Bruckner Expressway rear-ended a sedan, injuring a 75-year-old passenger. The crash occurred late at night. The truck driver fell asleep and followed too closely, causing a violent impact that bruised the passenger’s entire body.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 11:10 PM on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. A pick-up truck traveling east struck the center back end of a sedan also moving eastbound. The impact injured a 75-year-old male passenger in the sedan, who suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites the pick-up truck driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance, described as "Following Too Closely," and the driver falling asleep as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers of driver fatigue and tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old man suffered head injuries after a sedan hit him at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling east, struck him head-on. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Tiffany Street in the Bronx struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Bruckner Boulevard at 14:11. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was operating the sedan straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing legally with the signal. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as unspecified, emphasizing the impact resulted from the vehicle's movement and positioning. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, confirming the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV tore through Westchester Avenue, its right front bumper crushing a 56-year-old man in the marked crosswalk. He died instantly, the morning sun rising over broken bones and shattered calm at East 163rd Street.

A 56-year-old man was killed at the intersection of Westchester Avenue and East 163rd Street in the Bronx when a northbound Ford SUV struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The report states the victim was crossing in a marked crosswalk when the collision occurred. The SUV was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative details that the pedestrian died at the scene from crush injuries to his entire body. No driver actions such as yielding or speed are specified in the report, but the impact location and the victim's presence in a marked crosswalk underscore the systemic dangers faced by pedestrians at Bronx intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck and sedan collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered chest injuries and shock. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage by one vehicle, resulting in significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:03 on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The collision involved a pick-up truck traveling north going straight ahead and a sedan also traveling north but making a left turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the truck and the left front bumper of the sedan. The contributing factor cited was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error in lane management. Both drivers, a 33-year-old male in the pick-up truck and a 29-year-old male front passenger in the sedan, sustained chest injuries and were in shock. Neither occupant was ejected, and no safety equipment was reported in use. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing the cause on driver error and improper lane usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758213, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at 4:09 AM on Edgewater Road in the Bronx. One driver suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. The crash involved unsafe speed, with one vehicle making a U-turn and the other traveling straight southbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:09 AM on Edgewater Road in the Bronx. Two sedans collided: one traveling southbound going straight ahead, the other making a U-turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the left side doors of the sedan making the U-turn. The driver of the sedan making the U-turn, a 31-year-old male, sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage included the left front bumper of the southbound sedan and the center front end of the U-turning sedan. The collision highlights the dangers of unsafe speed combined with complex maneuvers like U-turns on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15