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A 29-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected after an SUV made a U-turn and struck him in the Bronx. The collision caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight in the Bronx near 5604 Broadway. A station wagon/SUV was making a U-turn traveling north when it collided with a northbound e-bike. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike rider, a 29-year-old male, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain awareness during the U-turn maneuver. The e-bike rider was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors from the victim were cited. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow after a collision with a sedan in the Bronx. The crash occurred during a right turn by the sedan, with driver distraction and passing too closely cited as factors.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 17:50 near W 234 St in the Bronx. A moped traveling west was struck by a sedan also traveling west that was making a right turn. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was ejected and sustained a fractured, dislocated elbow. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The sedan driver’s failure to maintain proper attention and unsafe passing behavior led to the collision. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers in Bronx traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 71-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered a severe leg fracture when an e-scooter traveling north at unsafe speed hit him head-on. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a violent impact at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near W 231 St in the Bronx at 13:40. A 71-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by an e-scooter traveling northbound. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors on the part of the e-scooter driver. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious after the collision. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and failure to yield—that led to the violent collision, underscoring systemic dangers at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795420, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 30-year-old man driving a sedan in the Bronx crashed into a parked vehicle. The driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. Police cited alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near 3055 Bailey Ave at 2:19 AM. The driver, a 30-year-old male, was operating a 2004 Honda sedan traveling south when he struck a parked 2021 BMW sedan from behind. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. The driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor twice, indicating impairment as the key cause. The driver was licensed and the airbag deployed during the crash. There is no mention of victim error or other contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of impaired driving and its severe consequences for vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793288, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 67-year-old woman crossing Riverdale Avenue was struck by a southbound SUV backing unsafely. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver error in backing caused the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 2:30 pm when a 2020 Jeep SUV, traveling south, was backing unsafely and struck the pedestrian with the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the backing maneuver. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during vehicle backing maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV making a right turn struck the left side of a northbound sedan stopped on Kingsbridge Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured a front passenger in the sedan, causing abrasions and lower leg trauma. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kingsbridge Avenue in the Bronx at 13:25. A northbound station wagon/SUV was making a right turn when it collided with the left side doors of a northbound sedan. The sedan was impacted on its left side doors, sustaining damage. The SUV's left side doors were also damaged. The front passenger of the sedan, a 30-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 45-year-old woman driving an SUV struck a parked sedan on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured the SUV driver, causing a head injury and concussion. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:09 AM on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV, driven by a 45-year-old woman, was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The SUV driver was injured, suffering a head injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan was stationary before the collision, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain control or proper awareness. No contributing factors were specified for the crash, but the impact point and vehicle damage confirm the SUV rear-ended the parked vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A city bus swerved to dodge a double-parked car. It crashed through a wall and dangled over a Bronx overpass. No one was hurt. Debris rained down. The city’s parking chaos left concrete cracked and nerves frayed.

NY1 reported on January 17, 2025, that a BxM1 MTA bus partially drove off the Henry Hudson Parkway overpass near Kappock Street after the driver swerved to avoid a double-parked car. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz stated, "We’re told by the MTA that the bus was trying to get around an illegally double-parked car, and he hit the wall and went through it." The crash damaged the overpass wall and scattered debris onto the street below. No injuries were reported, though conflicting accounts left passenger presence unclear. City Councilman Eric Dinowitz highlighted the broader issue: "We’re seeing all over the city parking regulations not being enforced." The incident underscores the risks posed by illegal parking and the need for stricter enforcement and infrastructure checks.

• MTA Bus Hangs Off Bronx Overpass, NY1, Published 2025-01-17

Two SUVs crashed on Broadway, one striking the other's left rear quarter panel. The driver of the Kia SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard and driver distraction as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Broadway near W 230 St at 7:30 p.m. The Kia SUV, traveling west, struck the left rear quarter panel of the BMW SUV traveling south. The Kia driver, a 49-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The Kia driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The impact point was the left front bumper of the Kia and the left rear quarter panel of the BMW. Vehicle damage was limited to these areas. The collision highlights the dangers posed by failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786119, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two drivers suffered injuries in a southbound collision involving a sedan and an SUV on the Major Deegan Expressway. The crash, marked by rear-end impacts and lane changes, left both men in shock with serious arm and back injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on the Major Deegan Expressway involving multiple vehicles traveling south. One sedan was changing lanes while another sedan and an SUV were going straight ahead. The point of impact included the center front end of the lane-changing sedan and the center back ends of the other vehicles. Driver errors cited include 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver of the lane-changing sedan. Both drivers were injured: a 56-year-old man suffered back injuries and internal complaints, and a 32-year-old man sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both were reported to be in shock. Neither occupant was ejected, and safety equipment use was noted for one driver as a harness. The report explicitly identifies driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors without attributing fault to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781742, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound bus collided with a parked sedan on Greystone Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved limited visibility, contributing to the impact. Six bus occupants were present, no ejections reported.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Greystone Avenue struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 36-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver visibility issues played a key role in the collision. The bus impacted the sedan’s left front quarter panel with its right front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors of the sedan and right side doors of the bus. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with six occupants aboard. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited sightlines in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Volkswagen SUV hit a 61-year-old woman as she crossed Riverdale Avenue. She stayed conscious, pain flooding her body, skin torn open. The driver kept going straight. The street fell silent. The city’s danger pressed in.

A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Volkswagen SUV while crossing Riverdale Avenue near 3815, according to the police report. The crash occurred outside of a crosswalk. The report states, 'A 61-year-old woman stepped into the street. No crosswalk. A Volkswagen SUV struck her.' The woman remained conscious after impact, suffering severe lacerations and pain throughout her body. The police report describes her injuries as affecting her 'entire body' and notes 'severe lacerations.' The SUV driver was traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly identified in the report, but the narrative confirms the driver continued straight and struck a pedestrian crossing mid-block. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Fieldston Rd in the Bronx, injuring a 13-year-old passenger. The crash involved a left turn and a straight-moving vehicle. The injured youth suffered a head contusion while restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:29 on Fieldston Rd in the Bronx. Two SUVs were involved: one traveling straight south and the other making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the southbound SUV and the center front end of the turning SUV. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. A 13-year-old male passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The collision and driver failure to obey traffic control led to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when an SUV made a right turn and struck her at the intersection. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries. The driver held only a permit license. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection on Reservoir Avenue with the signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle, a 2019 Infiniti SUV, showed no damage despite the center front end point of impact. The driver, a female with a permit license from New York, was operating the vehicle with three occupants inside. The report does not list specific contributing factors but highlights the driver’s action of making a right turn as the pre-crash event leading to the collision. The pedestrian was not at fault, crossing legally with the signal, emphasizing the driver’s responsibility in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777479, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rear driver, following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A 25-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were traveling northbound, impacting center front and rear ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:38 on Henry Hudson Parkway involving two sedans traveling northbound. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the rear driver, a 25-year-old male who sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicle striking the center back end of the front vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. The injured driver was not ejected and suffered a contusion-bruising injury to the head. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 21-year-old male driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash. The collision occurred during a northbound lane change on W 230 St near Major Deegan Expressway. Unsafe speed and other vehicular factors contributed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 4:30 AM on W 230 St near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The crash involved a sedan traveling northbound going straight ahead and another unspecified vehicle changing lanes northbound. The driver of the sedan, a 21-year-old male, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to speed management and vehicle operation during the lane change. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's center front end and right front bumper. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774088, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old woman crossed Corlear Avenue with the signal. An SUV turned left, its bumper smashing her head. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move. The street stayed quiet. The SUV showed no damage. The city’s silence deepened.

A 24-year-old woman was struck while crossing Corlear Avenue at West 230th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed driver, made a left turn and hit her with the left front bumper. The impact caused head injuries and apparent death at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative notes, 'The bumper struck her head. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move.' The SUV sustained no visible damage. The victim’s action—crossing with the signal—is documented in the report, but the focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield. The crash unfolded in a moment, leaving the street quiet and the danger of left turns unmitigated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV overturned on the Major Deegan Expressway, injuring a front-seat passenger. The victim suffered back injuries and minor bleeding, experiencing shock. Police cite 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, highlighting driver error in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2006 Nissan SUV traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway overturned, impacting its roof. The front passenger, a 46-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver-related errors or conditions involving the vehicle itself. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. The overturned vehicle damage and injury severity underscore the systemic dangers posed by vehicle control failures on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with concussion in the Bronx. The rider was unlicensed and traveling southwest when the crash occurred. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash caused serious injury but no damage to the bike.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike at 17:38 in the Bronx near 3462 Bailey Avenue. The bicyclist sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was a bike traveling southwest, with no damage reported to the bike or point of impact. The driver was unlicensed, which is a critical factor noted in the report. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the bicyclist. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The crash highlights risks associated with unlicensed operation and the serious consequences of ejection during a crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old female moped driver suffered a fractured hip and dislocation after a high-speed crash in the Bronx. The collision involved unsafe speed and improper lane usage, demolishing the moped and causing serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 in the Bronx near 6229 Broadway. The 23-year-old female moped driver was injured with a fractured hip and dislocation, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both attributed to the moped driver. The moped was demolished in the crash, with impact noted at the center front end of another unspecified vehicle merging northbound. The driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and improper lane maneuvers in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770039, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14