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A sedan making a left turn struck a pickup truck traveling straight on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Airbag deployment and vehicle damage confirm the forceful impact at the right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx at midnight. A 41-year-old male sedan driver, licensed in New York, was making a left turn when his vehicle's right front quarter panel collided with the center front end of a pickup truck traveling straight ahead. The pickup truck driver was also licensed and driving southeast. The sedan driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with abrasions reported. The airbag deployed in the sedan, indicating a significant impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers of left turns against oncoming traffic and the systemic risks posed by driver errors in such maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south on Bryant Avenue struck an 11-year-old boy crossing outside a crosswalk. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a taxi driven by a licensed female driver was traveling straight south on Bryant Avenue when it struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the boy’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection and crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the contributing factors, which remain unspecified. The focus remains on the taxi’s movement and impact location, highlighting the systemic danger posed by vehicle-pedestrian conflicts outside designated crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel shrieked on Manida Street. Two sedans collided in the dark. One ran the light. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat died, her body broken in silence. The parked box truck watched, untouched, useless.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near Manida Street and Viele Avenue in the Bronx at 2:40 a.m. The report states that 'one ran the light.' The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' This means a driver ignored a traffic signal, a critical error that led to the crash. The impact was severe: a 21-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger, was killed. Her injuries were described as affecting her entire body, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. The report notes a parked box truck was present but was not involved in the collision. No driver or vehicle errors are attributed to the victim. The fatal outcome stemmed from a driver’s failure to obey traffic controls, as documented by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741599, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with a parked SUV on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the front bumpers of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:02 AM on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. A 2020 Ford sedan, traveling southwest and making a right turn, struck a parked 2023 Ford SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan’s driver, a 28-year-old female occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver license issues or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicle maneuvers near parked cars. No victim behaviors or pedestrian factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741541, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with a parked SUV on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the sedan and left front bumper of the SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:02 AM on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. A 2020 Ford sedan, traveling southwest and making a right turn, struck a 2023 Ford SUV that was parked and stationary. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s left front bumper. The sedan’s driver, a 28-year-old female occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and complained of whiplash. The report lists her contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited. The parked SUV had no occupants and no driver information was provided. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicle maneuvers near parked cars in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744637, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male bicyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion after a crash in the Bronx. The police report cites driver inattention and distraction as the sole contributing factors. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:33 near 882 Hunts Point Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was a 35-year-old male bicyclist who sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver’s failure to maintain focus led to the crash. The bicyclist was the sole occupant and driver of the bike, traveling straight ahead at the time. No vehicle damage was reported, and the bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 2-year-old passenger suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends of both cars.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at 9:00 AM. Two sedans, both traveling straight ahead, collided front-to-front. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor to the collision. A 2-year-old female passenger was injured, sustaining a head contusion while restrained in a child safety seat. She was conscious and seated in the right rear passenger position. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The third sedan involved showed no damage and was not a factor in the collision. The report highlights driver error—specifically inattention—as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742184, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Westchester Avenue struck a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered upper leg injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved pedestrian/bicyclist confusion, with no helmet worn by the bicyclist.

At 14:48 on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx, a 2008 Chevrolet sedan traveling north collided with a bicyclist heading west, according to the police report. The sedan impacted the right side doors, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and upper leg injuries classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion in the bicyclist's actions. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The sedan driver was going straight ahead and caused the collision by striking the bicyclist's position. No driver license status or sex was reported for the sedan driver. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle-bicycle interactions and driver failure to avoid collision with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man riding an e-bike suffered a head injury after a collision on Tiffany Street in the Bronx. The rider was conscious but bruised, with front-end damage to the bike. Police report unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver errors noted.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a crash on Tiffany Street near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at 13:43. The rider sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The e-bike's front center end was damaged, with impact at the left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The rider was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not mention any other vehicles involved or additional injuries. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740839, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An intoxicated e-scooter driver crashed on Simpson Street in the Bronx, suffering a severe head injury and partial ejection. The rider was unconscious with a concussion, highlighting the dangers of alcohol involvement in motorized scooter crashes.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in unconsciousness and a concussion. The crash occurred at 22:49 on Simpson Street near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash. The vehicle was traveling north, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted by the absence of safety equipment. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing instead on the driver's impaired condition as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740213, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a pedestrian crossing Intervale Avenue with the signal. The woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s actions caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Intervale Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing the street with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian, described as conscious and injured, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Nissan sedan. The collision resulted from the driver's failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal, highlighting a critical driver error that led to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737880, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck traveling east struck a parked sedan on Stebbins Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Multiple vehicles were damaged in the chain of collisions. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, at 12:15 a.m. on Stebbins Avenue in the Bronx, a pick-up truck traveling east collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old male occupant, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not specify contributing driver errors, listing them as 'unspecified.' Several other parked vehicles, including sedans, were damaged in the incident. The crash highlights the dangers posed by moving vehicles striking parked cars and the resulting injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and injured on Bruckner Expressway. The crash happened at 3:55 a.m. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Bruckner Expressway was involved in a crash at 3:55 a.m. The 24-year-old male driver, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. The motorcycle struck the center back end of the vehicle in front, damaging the left rear bumper. The driver was conscious after the crash but suffered injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man suffered head injuries after an SUV hit him while he emerged from behind a parked vehicle in the Bronx. The crash happened at night with limited visibility, causing a center front impact to the vehicle and abrasions to the pedestrian.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:33 PM in the Bronx near 941 Intervale Avenue. A 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2012 Hyundai SUV traveling south struck him with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision happened. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a role in the crash. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old woman was struck at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The box truck, making a right turn, hit her undercarriage. She suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious. The truck showed no damage, highlighting the force of impact.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Tiffany Street and Randall Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 RAM box truck, traveling north and making a right turn, struck her under the vehicle's undercarriage. The victim sustained a severe head injury and was found unconscious, with internal complaints noted. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the collision occurred during the truck's turn, indicating a failure to yield to the pedestrian crossing legally. The truck sustained no damage despite the impact, underscoring the severity of the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two pedestrians suffered fractures and dislocations after a collision involving two sedans making left turns on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. The crash caused severe lower leg and pelvic injuries, highlighting driver errors and pedestrian confusion off intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:37 on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans, both traveling north and making left turns, collided, impacting their center front and back ends. Two pedestrians, a 41-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, were injured off the roadway but not at an intersection. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, while the woman sustained similar injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The report cites driver error of 'Following Too Closely' and pedestrian confusion as contributing factors. Both pedestrians were conscious but seriously injured. The collision underscores the dangers of driver failure to maintain safe following distances and the risks posed by pedestrian confusion in non-intersection areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a southbound sedan on Prospect Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at an intersection, causing contusions and bruises. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Prospect Avenue when a 2016 Nissan sedan traveling southbound struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, and no pedestrian actions were noted as contributing. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed collision. The pedestrian's exact actions prior to the crash remain unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man suffered chest injuries and shock after a sedan struck him while making a left turn in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the pedestrian to be hit outside an intersection with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured with chest trauma and shock after being struck by a 2013 Cadillac sedan traveling south on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx at 8:15 a.m. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, and the vehicle sustained no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver was licensed and from Connecticut. The pedestrian's actions are unknown and not listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights driver errors in yielding and attention as central causes of the pedestrian's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal in the Bronx. Both suffered upper arm and facial injuries, left in shock. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the collision, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2014 Dodge sedan traveling west on Kelly Street was making a right turn when it struck two pedestrians at the intersection. Both pedestrians, a 23-year-old woman and an infant, were crossing with the signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrians sustained injuries to the shoulder and face, including contusions and abrasions, and were left in shock. The vehicle sustained no damage and the point of impact showed no damage, indicating the collision's nature. The driver was licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two male cyclists traveling straight collided on Seneca Avenue in the Bronx. A 2-year-old riding an e-bike suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. Both vehicles showed no damage. The crash caused serious injury without vehicle damage or ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on Seneca Avenue in the Bronx involving two male cyclists, one on a bike traveling north and another on an e-bike. Both were going straight ahead when they collided. The 2-year-old e-bike rider sustained a serious injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes no vehicle damage and no ejection from the vehicles. The contributing factors are unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless behavior are cited. The injured cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face even when traveling straight and without apparent vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15