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A sedan collided with a bicyclist on East 167 Street in the Bronx, injuring the 55-year-old rider. The impact caused contusions and upper arm injuries. The crash was driven by the sedan driver's inattention and distraction, according to police.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 167 Street in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 55-year-old male, sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the sedan driver's failure to maintain focus. The sedan, a 2010 Dodge, struck the bicycle at the right rear bumper with its center front end. The bicyclist was traveling straight ahead and was the sole occupant of his bike. The sedan had two occupants and was also moving straight ahead. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and suffered head injuries after a sedan struck him from behind in the Bronx. The collision caused contusions and shock, highlighting the dangers of rear-end impacts involving vulnerable cyclists.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Acura sedan traveling north struck him from behind at 782 Hewitt Place in the Bronx. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises, resulting in shock. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was hit at the center back end. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the bicyclist. The crash underscores the risks posed by vehicle drivers failing to maintain safe distances or control, particularly when following vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan cut left on Southern Boulevard, steel slamming into a man’s head. He crossed with the signal. Blood pooled beneath Bronx streetlights. The driver, unlicensed, failed to yield. The man lay conscious, bleeding, as midnight pressed in.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old man was crossing Southern Boulevard at Westchester Avenue with the signal when a 2013 Nissan sedan turned left and struck him head-on. The report states the driver was unlicensed and failed to yield the right-of-way. The collision occurred at midnight, with the vehicle’s center front end impacting the pedestrian’s head, causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was left conscious but bleeding heavily beneath the streetlights. The police narrative makes clear the driver’s actions—turning left without yielding and operating without a license—directly led to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing lawfully with the signal, as documented in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning SUV struck a northbound sedan on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s rear passenger suffered a head contusion. Police cited the SUV driver for disregarding traffic control, causing the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on Longwood Avenue near Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. A 2017 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a 2018 sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear quarter panel striking the sedan's right front bumper. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan carried a male rear passenger who sustained a head contusion but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The collision and resulting injury stem directly from the SUV driver's failure to yield or comply with traffic control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan collided with a parked vehicle’s left front bumper on Intervale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, enduring shock and pain. The impact damaged the sedan’s left side doors and left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female driver traveling north on Intervale Avenue struck a parked sedan on the street’s left front bumper. The collision impacted the left rear quarter panel and left side doors of the moving vehicle. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of impact, indicating the moving driver failed to maintain control or proper attention. Both contributing factors listed for the driver are unspecified, but the incident clearly involved a failure to avoid a collision with a stationary vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl suffered a head injury and shock while crossing East 163 Street in the Bronx. She was hit at an intersection despite crossing with the signal. The driver’s actions remain unspecified, highlighting ongoing dangers to pedestrians.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 163 Street and Tiffany Street in the Bronx at 10:45 AM. The report states she was "Crossing With Signal" when the collision occurred, suffering a head injury and shock with a complaint of pain or nausea. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on driver behavior or contributing factors listed. The absence of driver errors in the report does not diminish the impact on the pedestrian, who was legally crossing. The incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians even when following crossing signals, with the driver’s failure to prevent the collision remaining a critical concern.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756634, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Bronx crash. The impact struck the center front end of the moped. The rider was wearing a helmet and was not ejected but was left in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 8:13 AM near 890 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2023 JIAJU moped and a 1999 Mercedes sedan. The moped driver, a 31-year-old male, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The moped sustained damage at the center front end, indicating the point of impact. The driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, with no explicit driver errors or victim behaviors cited. The sedan's details on driver and damage were not provided. The data highlights the vulnerability of the moped rider in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. The front passenger of the SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both drivers were distracted, leading to a direct impact between the vehicles’ front ends at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Longwood Avenue near Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx at 16:39. The crash involved a 2016 Chevrolet SUV traveling northeast and a 2017 Chevrolet sedan traveling east. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front bumper and the sedan’s center front end collided. A 34-year-old male front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Tiffany Street in the Bronx. Both drivers made improper turns, colliding side to back. Injuries included concussions and leg wounds. The crash left passengers conscious but hurt, spotlighting driver errors in turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:41 on Tiffany Street in the Bronx involving two SUVs traveling south. Both drivers were cited for 'Turning Improperly,' which directly contributed to the collision. One driver was making a U-turn when the impact occurred, striking the left side doors of the other vehicle. The report states the first vehicle, a 2018 Volkswagen SUV with a licensed female driver from New Jersey, was going straight ahead before the collision. The second vehicle, a Nissan SUV driven by a male with a New York permit, was making the U-turn. Injuries reported include concussions and knee-lower leg-foot injuries to both drivers and a rear passenger. Both injured parties remained conscious and were not ejected. The data highlights driver errors in turning as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider suffered full-body abrasions after a sedan struck his bike’s front end on Bruckner Boulevard. The rider was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police cited driver distraction and improper turning as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 8:00 PM on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The injured party was a 43-year-old male e-bike driver who was partially ejected and sustained abrasions over his entire body. The e-bike, traveling north, collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan moving southeast. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, alongside 'Turning Improperly' by the e-bike driver. The e-bike driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the e-bike and the center back end of the sedan. The report highlights driver errors and traffic control violations as central to the crash, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman walking along Spofford Avenue was struck by a northbound pick-up truck. The impact caused head injuries and minor bleeding. Police report cites unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on Spofford Avenue struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian who was walking along the highway against traffic at an intersection. The victim suffered head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck, which sustained damage to the center front end. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report. This collision highlights the dangers posed by speeding and distracted driving in pedestrian-involved crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling south on Hunts Point Avenue collided, causing both to overturn. A 44-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police report notes unspecified contributing factors but no pedestrian involvement or clear driver errors documented.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:15 AM on Hunts Point Avenue in the Bronx involving two sedans and one SUV, all traveling south. The point of impact for the sedans was 'overturned,' indicating both vehicles flipped. The 44-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, with an airbag deployed. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors for the driver but does not specify failure to yield or other explicit driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The SUV was damaged on the left front quarter panel, but no injuries were reported for its occupants. The data highlights the violent nature of the crash and the serious injuries sustained by the sedan driver amid unclear contributing causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male moped driver was ejected and injured his elbow and lower arm in the Bronx. The crash occurred while the vehicle was slowing or stopping. No vehicle damage was reported, and contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male moped driver was involved in a crash on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx at 16:28. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle was traveling north and was in the process of slowing or stopping at the time of the incident. The report notes no damage to the moped, and the contributing factors are listed as unspecified. The driver was licensed and conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock after her SUV, making a left turn, struck a sedan going straight on Lafayette Avenue. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front ends, highlighting driver error in maneuvering at the intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:25 AM on Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx. The female driver of a 2010 SUV was making a left turn when her vehicle’s center front end collided with the center front end of a 2023 sedan traveling straight south. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper. The 27-year-old female SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected, suffered head injuries and was in shock. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle maneuvering. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers of left-turn maneuvers in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan and eastbound taxi collided head-on at Longwood Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered a shoulder abrasion but was conscious and restrained. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 11:18 AM on Longwood Avenue near Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx involving a northbound 2025 BMW sedan and an eastbound 2020 Tesla taxi. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided front-to-front. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old male occupant, was injured with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any driver errors or violations such as Failure to Yield. The impact caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right front bumper of the taxi. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a tanker truck while traveling west on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The tanker was making a left turn northeast. A right rear passenger in the taxi suffered back injuries and shock, with no visible complaints reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at 9:13 AM. A taxi traveling west went straight ahead and struck the center back end of a tanker truck that was making a left turn northeast. The point of impact was the center back end of the tanker and the left rear bumper of the taxi. The taxi carried two occupants, including a 42-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who was injured with back trauma and shock but was not ejected and had no visible complaints. The tanker had one occupant and was licensed. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the taxi's failure to adjust speed or maintain safe distance while the tanker was turning likely contributed to the collision. The injured passenger's contributing factors were unspecified. The crash highlights risks posed by vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers on busy Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male e-bike rider suffered head injuries and abrasions after a collision on Intervale Avenue. The crash involved a vehicle making a right turn, striking the cyclist’s left rear bumper. Driver inattention and traffic control disregard were factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Intervale Avenue near East 163 Street in the Bronx at 9:20 p.m. A 20-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured, sustaining head injuries and abrasions. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The collision happened when a vehicle making a right turn struck the cyclist’s left rear bumper. The report cites the vehicle driver’s failure to obey traffic controls and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the e-bike showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as disregarding traffic controls and inattention, which directly contributed to the cyclist’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The moped’s left rear passenger suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. Both vehicles struck front ends while traveling straight. The passenger was helmeted and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling northeast and a sedan traveling southwest collided on Southern Boulevard near Longwood Avenue in the Bronx at 18:52. The point of impact was the moped’s center front end and the sedan’s right front bumper. The moped carried two occupants, including a 39-year-old male passenger seated on the left rear, who sustained abrasions and an injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles, highlighting the systemic dangers of vehicle interactions on this corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles making left turns on Bruckner Boulevard collided, injuring a 54-year-old male driver. Impact struck the right front bumper of a sedan and the left front bumper of an SUV. The sedan driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:05 on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. Both involved vehicles—a 2005 sedan and a 2015 SUV—were making left turns when they collided. The sedan was struck on its right front bumper, while the SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male with a permit license, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were traveling southbound. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between two left-turning vehicles and the resulting injuries to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling east collided with a parked vehicle’s right side doors in the Bronx. The taxi driver, a 33-year-old man, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash. The impact damaged the left front quarter panel of the taxi and the parked car’s right side.

According to the police report, at 22:08 in the Bronx near 940 Fox Street, a 2023 Toyota taxi traveling east struck a parked vehicle on its right side doors. The taxi’s point of impact was the left front bumper and quarter panel. The taxi driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with a neck injury classified as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. The collision involved a moving taxi and a stationary vehicle, highlighting the dangers posed by parked cars in traffic flow. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15