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A distracted SUV driver struck a parked motorscooter on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The motorscooter driver, wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered neck injuries and bruising. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention in busy urban streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 180 Street in the Bronx at 14:04. A station wagon/SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was parked and then struck a parked 2023 ZNEN motorscooter from behind. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the motorscooter. The motorscooter driver, also a licensed male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male driver suffered elbow and arm abrasions after his SUV struck two parked SUVs on Webster Avenue. The crash involved alcohol and other vehicular factors, leaving the driver trapped but conscious amid overturned vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:34 AM on Webster Avenue when a 44-year-old male driver operating a 2016 Honda SUV traveling east struck two parked SUVs. The report cites alcohol involvement and other vehicular contributing factors as causes of the collision. The driver was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and was trapped in the vehicle but remained conscious. The impact points included the left front bumper of the moving SUV and the left front bumper and center front end of the parked vehicles. The 2016 SUV overturned during the crash. Driver errors related to alcohol impairment and unspecified vehicular factors led to the collision. The report does not attribute fault to any victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720672, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north collided with a motorcycle making an improper left turn on Grand Concourse. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan's front end and motorcycle's rear bumper were damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. A sedan was traveling straight north when it collided with a motorcycle making an improper left turn. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the motorcycle's left rear bumper. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the motorcycle operator. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight, with no contributing factors noted. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, highlighting the danger of improper turning maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723336, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when a sedan, starting from a parking spot, collided with him on Morton Place in the Bronx. The boy suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver was unlicensed.

According to the police report, at 16:38 on Morton Place in the Bronx, a sedan traveling north struck a 13-year-old bicyclist also traveling north. The sedan was starting from a parking position when the collision occurred, impacting the bike's right front quarter panel with its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a male child, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies the sedan driver as unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights the danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in shared road spaces with vulnerable users like children on bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and pick-up truck collided head-on at Prospect Place. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The front passenger in the sedan was also hurt. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash caused serious but non-ejection injuries.

According to the police report, at 15:11 on Prospect Place, a 2020 Ford sedan traveling westgoing straight ahead collided with a 2021 Chevrolet pick-up truck making a right turn southeast. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, causing front-end damage. The sedan had two occupants: a 40-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old male front passenger. Both were conscious but suffered neck injuries consistent with whiplash and were injured but not ejected. The pick-up truck had one occupant, the male driver, who was also injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, but the collision involved a turning vehicle and a vehicle going straight, indicating potential driver error during the turn maneuver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a bus making a left turn on Jerome Avenue. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and incoherence. The bus driver disregarded traffic control, with limited view contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling southwest on Jerome Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near West Fordham Road. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was incoherent at the scene, with minor bleeding reported. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to obey traffic signals. Additionally, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was noted as a secondary factor, suggesting the driver's visibility was impaired. The bus sustained no damage, and no driver license information was provided. The pedestrian was not assigned any contributing fault. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls and limited visibility in busy Bronx intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver without a license passed too closely to a parked SUV on Tiebout Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured a 17-year-old passenger, causing abrasions and lower leg trauma. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tiebout Avenue in the Bronx at 8:26 p.m. A 2023 Taizhou motorcycle, driven by an unlicensed male operator, was traveling west and collided with a parked 2015 Honda SUV. The motorcycle struck the SUV’s right side doors with its left front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The injured party was a 17-year-old male passenger seated in the middle rear seat of the motorcycle, who sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior or safety equipment. The crash highlights driver error involving unsafe passing maneuvers and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus and an SUV collided while both were parked on West Burnside Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured a 52-year-old male passenger in the SUV, causing back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:18 on West Burnside Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2015 Ford bus and a 2001 Ford SUV, both traveling east and both initially parked. The bus sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the SUV was damaged at its center front end. A 52-year-old male occupant in the SUV, seated in the left rear passenger position and restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights risks even when vehicles are stationary, with impact causing injury to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-bike driver suffered neck injuries after a collision with a sedan turning left on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike driver was partially ejected and sustained whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:04 PM on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. A 52-year-old male e-bike driver, unlicensed and traveling north, was partially ejected after colliding with a sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the e-bike's left front quarter panel and the sedan's center front end. The e-bike driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious at the scene. The report identifies driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man suffered hip and upper leg injuries after being struck while crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash occurred in the Bronx near East 181 Street and Ryer Avenue.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ryer Avenue and East 181 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or the pedestrian. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted in the data. The focus remains on the pedestrian's crossing action at the intersection without a signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715899, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on East 183 Street. The crash involved a northbound vehicle disregarding traffic control and failing to yield right-of-way, striking the scooter’s left side. The passenger was bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:21 on East 183 Street near Grand Concourse in the Bronx. A northbound vehicle, described as going straight ahead, impacted the left side doors of a westbound motorscooter carrying two occupants. The 9-year-old female passenger, seated on the left rear of the scooter, sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the vehicle driver. The passenger was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the passenger. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and obeying traffic controls as central causes of injury in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man was struck at an intersection on East 183 Street while crossing with the signal. The impact to the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot caused abrasions. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East 183 Street at 4:10 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions or safety equipment. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing legally with the signal, highlighting the dangers posed by vehicle movements at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Jerome Avenue outside a crosswalk. The impact to her entire body caused contusions and bruises. The driver, proceeding straight, hit her with the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Kia SUV traveling north on Jerome Avenue struck her with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, described as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her entire body and was conscious after the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision highlights the danger posed to pedestrians crossing outside designated areas, with the vehicle impact concentrated on the right front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712858, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male SUV driver suffered neck injuries after a collision on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred when the SUV made an improper U-turn, striking a moped traveling straight. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx around 3:00 PM. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old male, was making an improper U-turn when the collision happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The impact was on the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. The SUV driver sustained a neck injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The moped was traveling straight northbound when struck. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report. The crash highlights driver errors involving inattention and improper turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a westbound e-bike on Macombs Road. The e-bike driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as key factors in the collision.

At 12:09 PM on Macombs Road, an SUV making a left turn collided with a westbound e-bike, according to the police report. The e-bike driver, a 23-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield or properly observe traffic signals. The e-bike driver was not ejected and remained conscious, but sustained significant injury. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel where the impact occurred. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the e-bike driver. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in mixed-traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two pedestrians struck at Bronx intersection suffer back injuries and bruises. The SUV driver made a left turn while distracted, hitting both as they crossed against the signal. Both victims remain conscious despite the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, at 18:40 on West Tremont Avenue in the Bronx, a 2007 Honda SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. Two male pedestrians, ages 10 and 41, were crossing against the signal at the intersection when they were struck. Both pedestrians sustained back injuries classified as injury severity 3 and contusions or bruises. The report explicitly notes driver error without attributing fault to the pedestrians. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained no damage. This collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted sedan driver merging southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway struck a stationary or slower SUV. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway around 10:30 AM. The collision involved a southbound sedan merging into the path of a southbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating a clear failure by the sedan driver to maintain focus. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The SUV had no occupants at the time. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan, consistent with a merging error. This crash underscores the dangers of distracted driving on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway struck an object or vehicle with its left front quarter panel. Two female passengers, both 21, sustained injuries including knee contusions and neck whiplash. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2018 Honda sedan was traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway around 11 p.m. The vehicle's left front quarter panel was the point of impact, indicating a collision likely caused by the driver's unsafe speed. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. Two female passengers, both aged 21, were injured: one in the front passenger seat suffered contusions to the knee and lower leg, and the other in the right rear seat experienced whiplash to the neck. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting driver error as central to the incident. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a sedan on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The moped was parked before impact. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:07 on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. A 41-year-old male moped driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The moped was parked prior to the collision, which involved a sedan traveling northbound. Both vehicles impacted center front ends, causing damage. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable moped riders in vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck an e-bike heading north on East 175 Street. The e-bike driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion and was injured. Police cite other vehicular factors contributing to the crash, highlighting driver errors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 175 Street involving a westbound sedan and a northbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 28-year-old male, sustained a head abrasion and was injured but remained conscious. The sedan, a 2021 Hyundai, impacted the e-bike on its right side doors, while the sedan's right front bumper was damaged. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for both the e-bike driver and the sedan driver, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues played a role. No pedestrian or cyclist behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors and vehicle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15