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A sedan struck another on Independence Avenue in the Bronx. Tire failure sent metal into metal. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries. The street echoed with the sound of impact. One moment changed. The system failed the vulnerable again.

Two sedans collided near 3052 Independence Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Tire Failure/Inadequate.' One rear passenger, a 54-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists no driver errors beyond the mechanical failure. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors. The crash left a passenger hurt, underscoring the danger when vehicle systems fail.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night crash on Major Deegan. Metal hits metal. Three people hurt. Faces bloodied, necks wrenched, arms bruised. No cause listed. The road stays dangerous. Pain lingers in the Bronx.

A collision between a station wagon/SUV and a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx left three occupants injured. According to the police report, a 20-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and pain, a 23-year-old male driver had arm injuries, and an 18-year-old female rear passenger sustained facial abrasions. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. Both injured passengers and the driver wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV was traveling north and struck on the left front quarter panel, with damage to the center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not specify what led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck and sedans collided on Bailey Avenue near Van Cortlandt Avenue West. Three people suffered injuries. The crash struck the rear of stopped vehicles. Metal crumpled. Passengers jolted. Streets in the Bronx saw more pain. No cause listed. Only aftermath.

A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on Bailey Avenue at Van Cortlandt Avenue West in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pick-up truck and several sedans were involved. Three people were injured, including a 35-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female passenger, both reporting back injuries and whiplash. Another 31-year-old female passenger was also hurt. The report states the crash involved vehicles going straight and others stopped in traffic, with impacts to the center front and back ends. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use. The toll fell on those inside, with pain and damage left behind.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turned left across Netherland Avenue. A motorcycle struck its front. Two riders were thrown. One suffered a head injury. The other took a blow to the leg. Both stayed conscious. The crash left pain, blood, and broken rhythm in the Bronx.

A crash at 3555 Netherland Avenue in the Bronx involved a station wagon/SUV making a left turn and a motorcycle traveling straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The motorcycle hit the SUV's front. Two people on the motorcycle were ejected. A 27-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury and reported pain and nausea. A 33-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and a leg injury. Both were conscious at the scene. The SUV driver’s actions are listed as the primary contributing factor. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor in the report. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield to oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815679, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars slammed together at Corlear Avenue and West 236th. Metal bent. Seven people hurt. Shoulders, necks, backs. A child among the injured. Police blame driver distraction. The street stayed open. The pain lingered.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Corlear Avenue and West 236th Street in the Bronx. Seven people were injured, including a 12-year-old girl. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact left multiple occupants with injuries to their shoulders, necks, and backs. Both drivers were women, each licensed in New York. The sedan struck the SUV on its left side doors, while the sedan’s front end took the brunt. Police listed no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes pain, shock, and nausea among those hurt. The toll fell on passengers and drivers alike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

SUV struck sedan’s rear. Four men inside. Two hurt—one with back pain, one with whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass, pain and confusion. The Bronx night cut by impact.

Two vehicles collided on Van Cortlandt Park S at Putnam Ave W in the Bronx. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV hit the rear of a sedan stopped in traffic. Four men were involved. Two were injured: a 24-year-old driver suffered back pain, and a 25-year-old front passenger reported whiplash. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations are noted. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on Henry Hudson Parkway West. A 67-year-old man, driving a pick-up truck, was left in shock and pain after colliding with sedans and parked cars. The air was thick with the aftermath of twisted bumpers and confusion.

A multi-vehicle collision occurred at 2727 Henry Hudson Parkway West in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pick-up truck, two sedans, and another parked vehicle were involved. The 67-year-old male driver of the pick-up truck was injured and reported to be in shock. Police listed 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor in the crash. The report does not specify any additional driver errors or mention helmet or signal use. The incident underscores the persistent dangers faced by vehicle occupants and bystanders when visibility is compromised.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808252, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal struck metal on West 225th Street in the Bronx. A woman and two young children suffered head injuries inside a sedan. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The crash left the car’s rear end crumpled, the street marked by glass and confusion.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 225th Street in the Bronx. Three people were injured: a 32-year-old woman driving one sedan, a 5-year-old girl, and a 1-year-old boy riding as passengers. All sustained head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash. The woman and the older child were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, while the youngest was in a child restraint. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or turn signals, were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air cut by screech of tires on W Gun Hill Road. A man crossing with the signal is struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. He remains conscious, bleeding from his leg, pain sharp and immediate under the streetlights.

A pedestrian was injured when a southbound SUV making a left turn struck him at the intersection of W Gun Hill Road and Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the crash. The pedestrian, a male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but was conscious at the scene. No mention of helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Chevy sedan turns left on Bailey Avenue. Its bumper hits a 54-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She falls, her face scraping the pavement. The driver, 93, remains in his seatbelt. The car is unmarked; the street bears the evidence.

According to the police report, a 2014 Chevy sedan made a left turn at 3100 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx and struck a 54-year-old woman who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The impact from the sedan’s left front bumper caused the woman to fall, resulting in facial abrasions. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, age 93, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Van Cortlandt Park South in the Bronx. Three women, including the 61-year-old driver, suffered neck injuries. All were conscious and restrained. The crash involved rear-end impact with unspecified driver errors, leaving occupants shaken and hurt.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Van Cortlandt Park South near the Major Deegan Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The 61-year-old female driver and two female passengers, ages 16 and 24, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. All three occupants were conscious at the scene and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified for the injured passengers and provides no clear driver error. Both vehicles impacted at the center back end and center front end, indicating a rear-end collision. No helmet use or pedestrian actions were noted, and no explicit driver violations like failure to yield were cited. The crash highlights ongoing risks to vehicle occupants from rear-end collisions in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three sedans collided in a chain reaction on the Major Deegan Expressway. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor. A front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All vehicles were traveling southbound when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a chain collision involving three sedans occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 17:48. All vehicles were traveling southbound, with impacts centered on the back ends and front ends of the vehicles. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior played a role in the crash. One occupant, a 28-year-old male front passenger, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The collision sequence and damage points suggest a failure to maintain safe following distances or control, exacerbated by alcohol use. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on Broadway in the Bronx late at night. Three vehicle occupants suffered neck, head, and chest injuries. All were restrained but left in shock, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 p.m. on Broadway in the Bronx. A 2015 Chevrolet SUV traveling south struck the right rear bumper of a 2008 Honda sedan also traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper and the sedan's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver, a 19-year-old male. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: the driver, a 19-year-old male with no visible injuries but in shock; a 22-year-old male rear passenger with neck injuries and whiplash; and a 23-year-old female rear passenger with head injuries and whiplash. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The injuries and shock underscore the severe consequences of driver distraction in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old front-seat passenger sustained a head injury and whiplash in a collision involving a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Driver errors were not specified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 10:50. The injured party was a 27-year-old male front passenger in a sedan, who suffered a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. He was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan involved was traveling north and sustained damage to the right rear bumper at the center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The report focuses on the passenger injury without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pedestrian suffered head injuries after an SUV collided with a parked sedan's right side doors in the Bronx. Alcohol involvement by the driver was noted. The victim was semiconscious with minor bleeding, highlighting the severe impact of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near 3400 Cannon Place at 13:48. An SUV traveling straight ahead struck a parked sedan on its right side doors. The pedestrian, a 45-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and no contributing factors were assigned to the victim. The collision caused significant damage to the sedan's right side doors and the SUV's center front end. This incident underscores the dangers posed by impaired driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians even when not in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 65-year-old female driver suffered a concussion and head injury after her SUV was struck on the right rear quarter panel. The crash occurred while she was traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on the Major Deegan Expressway at 18:30. She was driving a 2023 Lincoln SUV southbound when her vehicle was impacted on the right rear quarter panel. The driver sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash, with no explicit driver errors or victim behaviors detailed. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported as involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW SUV struck a 64-year-old man crossing Broadway. The left bumper ripped his face open. He lay bleeding on the pavement, conscious, far from any crosswalk. The streetlights blinked. The city moved on. The wound marked the night.

A 64-year-old man was struck and severely injured by a BMW SUV near 5203 Broadway in the Bronx, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 21:58, with the SUV’s left front bumper tearing into the pedestrian’s face. The report states the man was crossing against the signal and was not at an intersection when the collision happened. The narrative describes him lying conscious and bleeding on the pavement, far from any crosswalk, as the streetlights blinked overhead. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred. The contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian are listed as 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on the devastating impact and the systemic danger present on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 81-year-old woman suffered full-body bruising after a bus failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The bus driver’s failure to yield caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Manhattan College Parkway was making a right turn when it struck an 81-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites the bus driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to injure the pedestrian. The pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted, but the primary cause remains the driver’s failure to yield. The victim was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers neglecting right-of-way laws at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 50-year-old woman crossing Henry Hudson Parkway was struck by a sedan traveling east. The impact fractured her head and caused dislocation injuries. The driver’s inattention and inexperience contributed to the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Henry Hudson Parkway struck a 50-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered head injuries including fractures and dislocations and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper, which sustained damage. The report cites driver errors including inattention and distraction, as well as driver inexperience, as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk in the Bronx. The driver, unlicensed and traveling westbound, had limited view obstructed by conditions. The pedestrian was crossing without signal.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of W 238 St and Fort Independence St in the Bronx at 8:13 PM. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a westbound sedan struck her at the center front end. The driver, a male operating a 2015 Nissan sedan, was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, affecting both the driver and the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically operating a vehicle without a license and impaired visibility conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14