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A Toyota crashed into three parked cars on Adrian Avenue. The driver, seventy-five, bled from the head. He sat alone, conscious, surrounded by shattered glass and twisted metal. The street fell silent except for the echo of impact.

A 2002 Toyota sedan struck three parked vehicles on Adrian Avenue near West 225th Street in the Bronx. The seventy-five-year-old male driver suffered severe head lacerations and was found conscious and alone. According to the police report, 'A 2002 Toyota plowed into three parked cars. The driver, 75, sat bleeding from the head. Conscious. Alone. The front of his car crushed, the silence broken only by the sound of shattered glass.' No pedestrians or passengers were reported injured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man was injured in the Bronx when an SUV making a U-turn struck him on the left side. The pedestrian was conscious with an elbow and lower arm injury. The crash occurred away from an intersection on West 231 Street.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 GMC SUV, traveling northwest, made a U-turn and struck him on the left side doors. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only noting the SUV's pre-crash action as making a U-turn. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.

A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling north struck two parked sedans on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the left rear quarter panels of both parked vehicles. The taxi driver and front passenger suffered whiplash and upper leg injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Riverdale Avenue collided with two parked sedans. The taxi’s right front bumper impacted the left rear quarter panels of the parked vehicles. The taxi driver and front passenger, both wearing lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries including whiplash and upper leg trauma. The driver’s injury was to the neck, while the passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Contributing factors listed include slippery pavement and other vehicular conditions. The report notes no ejections and both occupants were conscious. Driver errors include failure to maintain control on slippery pavement and possibly improper vehicle operation near parked cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589997, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi veered on Sedgwick Avenue. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. Six cars collided. Glass shattered. One man bled, limp behind the wheel. Passengers and drivers hurt. Sirens cut the silence. The Bronx street stood still, then chaos followed.

On Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, a taxi driver lost consciousness and veered, striking six vehicles. According to the police report, 'A taxi veered. The driver, 29, lost consciousness. Six cars struck. Metal tore. One man lay bleeding, limp at the wheel.' Multiple people were injured, including the unconscious taxi driver who suffered severe bleeding, and a 46-year-old driver with injuries to her entire body. Passengers and other drivers sustained unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. This sudden medical event led to a chain reaction, damaging parked and moving vehicles. The crash left the street littered with glass and twisted metal. No pedestrians were reported among the injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked SUV was struck on its left rear bumper by a southbound sedan. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s rear. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a 2020 Hyundai sedan traveling southbound collided with a parked 2018 Toyota SUV on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper against the SUV’s left rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV was stationary at the time of the crash. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592169, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a bicycle collided on Marble Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The 21-year-old bicyclist suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling north when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Marble Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was injured with internal complaints and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound. The sedan struck the bicycle at the right front quarter panel, impacting the bike's center back end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in moderate injury severity to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center front end. The front driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling northbound.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway collided. The rear vehicle impacted the center front end of the front vehicle. The driver of the front SUV, a 32-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the rear driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The front driver was restrained by a lap belt. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three SUVs traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway crashed in a chain reaction. The lead SUV was struck from behind, causing front-end damage to the following vehicles. A 20-year-old female driver suffered bruises and full-body injuries but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided while traveling northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. The first SUV was hit in the rear center, causing a chain collision with two following SUVs that sustained front-end damage. A 20-year-old female driver in one of the vehicles was injured with contusions and full-body trauma but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not identify clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to the occupant but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers were female and traveling south. The collision damaged the front quarter panels of both vehicles. One driver suffered back abrasions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Riverdale Avenue near West 261 Street in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling south, each going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one sedan and the left front quarter panel of the other. The driver of the Illinois-registered sedan, a 55-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her back but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash resulted in moderate vehicle damage and injury to one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574010, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tire failure on an SUV triggered a crash involving multiple vehicles in the Bronx. A 31-year-old female driver suffered facial abrasions. The impact damaged several cars, including parked vehicles. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a tire failure or inadequate tire condition on a sport utility vehicle caused a collision near Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including parked SUVs and a sedan. A 31-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her face. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists tire failure as the contributing factor. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. Vehicle damage was recorded on the left rear bumper of the parked SUV and on the front quarter panels of the moving vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572515, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a stopped sedan on West 230 Street in the Bronx. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 230 Street in the Bronx when a 43-year-old male driver operating a 2014 Chevrolet SUV rear-ended a stopped 1997 Mercedes sedan. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The SUV struck the left rear bumper of the sedan, which was stopped in traffic. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan was occupied by four people, but no injuries to them are reported. The crash highlights driver errors leading to rear-end collisions in congested traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman was hit by a westbound sedan on Liebig Avenue in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The car’s front center end was damaged.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on Liebig Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of a 2008 Chevrolet sedan, traveling westbound, failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance struck the rear center of a stopped bus on University Avenue in the Bronx. A six-year-old passenger in the bus suffered whiplash. The ambulance had defective brakes. The crash caused center-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, an ambulance slowed or stopped but failed to avoid colliding with the back of a bus stopped in traffic on University Avenue in the Bronx. The ambulance's defective brakes contributed to the crash. A six-year-old male passenger in the bus, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the center back end of the bus and the center front end of the ambulance. The bus had two occupants, and the ambulance had two occupants, both drivers licensed in New York. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical failure on the ambulance. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568995, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man was struck while crossing Irwin Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan, traveling north, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Irwin Avenue in the Bronx when a northbound sedan struck him while he was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2010 Ford sedan, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's contributing factors are unspecified. Vehicle damage and point of impact were noted as 'Other.' No helmet or signaling issues were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north collided with a bike heading east on Goulden Avenue. The moped driver, 61, was ejected and suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The bike showed no damage. Confusion by the bicyclist or pedestrian contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a moped and a bicycle collided on Goulden Avenue. The moped driver, a 61-year-old man, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The bike showed no damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The moped sustained damage to its center front end. No driver license status or safety equipment details were provided. The crash highlights confusion or error on the part of the bicyclist or pedestrian as the key factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old man suffered full-body injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash. His sedan struck a parked SUV on Riverdale Avenue. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old male driver was injured when his sedan collided with a parked SUV on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple vehicles were parked at the scene, but the collision involved the sedan impacting the left front bumper of the SUV. No other persons were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on Naples Terrace in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling northeast on Naples Terrace made a left turn and struck a 42-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining contusions and bruises. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing without a signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563697, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned left on Broadway. A bike rode straight. The car hit the cyclist head-on. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the Bronx asphalt. He stayed conscious, torn and bleeding, as traffic rolled past.

A sedan struck a 19-year-old cyclist head-on as it turned left on Broadway near West 254th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his leg and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike. The data does not specify if safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and drive aggressively, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to grave harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 24-year-old e-bike rider on Sedgwick Avenue. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver showed inattention and distraction. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected. The sedan bore damage on its left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Sedgwick Avenue collided with an e-bike traveling south. The e-bike rider, a 24-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan, carrying two occupants, was damaged on its left rear quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The e-bike showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily on the sedan. The rider wore no safety equipment, but this was not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15