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A sedan traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway was struck in the left rear quarter panel by an SUV. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered whiplash and arm injuries but was conscious and restrained. No driver errors were cited in the report.

According to the police report, at 22:31 on Hutchinson River Parkway, a sedan traveling south was impacted in the left rear quarter panel by a station wagon/SUV. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, was injured with whiplash and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV had no occupants at the time and no driver information was provided. The sedan's front end sustained damage, indicating the point of impact was the SUV striking it from behind. The report focuses on the collision impact and resulting injuries without assigning fault or noting victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788169, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Parkview Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to avoid the collision, impacting the pedestrian’s left front quarter panel. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 6:40 AM in the Bronx while crossing Parkview Avenue without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2021 Mercedes SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity classified as moderate (3). The report cites 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing to the crash, indicating driver error. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and not at an intersection at the time of the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788007, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle traveling straight ahead. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries. Driver inattention and distraction led to the collision at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, at 9:22 AM in the Bronx on St Peters Ave near Tratman Ave, a pedestrian was injured when a vehicle traveling straight ahead struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian, a 44-year-old male, was crossing with the signal and sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver and no further vehicle details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788172, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screamed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. An Audi’s left side caved in. The lone driver, 25, was held by his belt but lost part of his leg. He did not wake. The car kept its silence.

A severe crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway left a 25-year-old Audi driver with an amputated leg, according to the police report. The incident occurred as the sedan traveled west, its left side absorbing the impact. The report states, 'An Audi took the hit on its left side. Metal screamed. The driver, 25, alone, lost part of his leg. The lap belt held him. He did not wake.' The driver was found unconscious, suffering a traumatic injury to the lower leg and foot. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on the cause or involvement of other vehicles. The focus remains on the catastrophic outcome and the systemic dangers present on high-speed corridors like the Cross Bronx Expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786044, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan hit her at a Bronx intersection. The vehicle's right front bumper made impact as it traveled northbound. The pedestrian was left in shock with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Baychester Avenue and Darrow Place in the Bronx at 8:06 AM. The pedestrian was struck by a northbound 2016 Hyundai sedan, which impacted her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as 'Other Actions in Roadway' but does not specify any contributing driver errors or violations. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The focus remains on the collision caused by the vehicle's movement and impact, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785541, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and head injury after crashing his BMW sedan on Bruckner Expressway. Police report cites unsafe speed as the cause. Airbag deployed; driver remained inside vehicle but was incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver operating a 2009 BMW sedan on Bruckner Expressway was injured in a crash at 3:32 a.m. The vehicle was traveling north, going straight ahead when it impacted with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor to the collision. The driver was not ejected but sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was incoherent at the scene. The vehicle's airbag deployed during the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data highlights the driver's excessive speed as the critical error leading to the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan overturned on Bruckner Expressway at night, injuring both occupants. The driver suffered upper arm injuries and shock, while the front passenger sustained facial injuries and minor bleeding. Unsafe speed and lane changing contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:43 on Bruckner Expressway involving a 2007 Lexus sedan traveling southwest. The driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with upper arm trauma and shock, restrained by a lap belt. The front passenger, a 22-year-old male, also suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, also wearing a lap belt. The driver’s contributing factors included unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing, as noted in the report. The vehicle overturned after the driver attempted to avoid an object in the roadway, impacting the roof. The report explicitly cites driver errors—unsafe speed and lane changes—as causes. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782653, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a U-turn struck the vehicle’s rear. The crash occurred amid obstructed views, complicating the drivers’ ability to see each other. The moped driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 19:40 on Lafayette Ave near the Throgs Neck Expressway. The SUV was making a U-turn when it collided with the rear center of a parked moped traveling south. The moped driver, a 40-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating that limited visibility played a key role in the collision. The SUV driver’s maneuver of making a U-turn amid obstructed views created a hazardous situation that led to the impact. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman driving a 2022 SUV slowed or stopped on the Throgs Neck Expressway. Improper lane markings contributed to the crash. Both the driver and a 53-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash injuries but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:18 on the Throgs Neck Expressway involving a 2022 Mercedes SUV traveling southwest. The driver, a 26-year-old female, was slowing or stopping when the collision happened. The report cites 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as a contributing factor, indicating systemic roadway dangers. The SUV struck another vehicle at the center back end. Both the driver and the 53-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining whiplash but remained conscious and were properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No ejections occurred. The police report highlights lane marking deficiencies as a key driver-related factor, underscoring infrastructure failures rather than victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder after an SUV struck him on Glover Street in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 6:05 a.m. The driver failed to obey traffic control, causing a violent impact on the bike’s right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 6:05 a.m. on Glover Street near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 30-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury. The collision involved a 2017 Hyundai SUV traveling south and the bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of both vehicles. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was injured due to this driver error. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy suffered full-body bruises after a sedan hit him at a Bronx intersection. The boy was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The vehicle struck him head-on while traveling straight southbound on Crosby Avenue.

According to the police report, a 2014 Honda sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling straight ahead southbound on Crosby Avenue in the Bronx at 14:43. The sedan's center front end struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle sustained no damage. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections even when crossing in marked crosswalks, with no clear driver fault noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779361, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Baychester Ave. The SUV driver suffered a knee injury amid slippery pavement and distraction. Both vehicles bore left front bumper damage. The collision exposed driver inattention and unsafe speed as critical factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 18:06 on Baychester Ave near Tillotson Ave, a 27-year-old male SUV driver was injured when his vehicle collided with a sedan. The SUV driver sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, alongside 'Pavement Slippery' conditions. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead in opposite directions when the collision occurred, impacting their left front bumpers. The SUV had two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash highlights critical driver errors—distraction and excessive speed—without implicating any victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck made an improper turn on Hutchinson River Parkway, colliding with a sedan traveling straight. The sedan’s front passenger, a 66-year-old woman, suffered full-body injuries and lost consciousness. Driver errors included unsafe lane changing and improper turning.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 on Hutchinson River Parkway. A box truck traveling south was making a U-turn when it struck a sedan also traveling south. The point of impact was the truck’s left rear bumper and the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 66-year-old woman, was injured with full-body trauma and was unconscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites the box truck driver’s errors as 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' These driver actions directly contributed to the collision and the passenger’s severe injuries. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV making a U-turn struck a southbound pickup truck on East Tremont Avenue. The 77-year-old SUV driver suffered injuries and shock. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors for both drivers. Impact damaged the front and right quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx at 16:50. A 2020 Ford SUV, traveling north and making a U-turn, collided with a 2023 Honda pickup truck traveling south. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the pickup truck. The SUV driver, a 77-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured and experienced shock. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation during the maneuver. There is no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van struck the rear of a sedan on Throgs Neck Expressway, injuring both sedan occupants. Both suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash resulted from the van driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact and trauma in the sedan’s rear.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:54 on Throgs Neck Expressway involving a van and a sedan traveling southbound. The van struck the sedan’s right rear bumper with its right front bumper. Both sedan occupants, a 37-year-old female driver and a 34-year-old male front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report cites the van driver’s contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the crash resulted from the van driver’s failure to maintain control or safe distance due to reacting to another vehicle not involved in the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The impact caused significant trauma to the sedan’s rear and injured its occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male pedestrian suffered facial abrasions after a vehicle made an improper right turn in the Bronx. The crash occurred at night, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious. Driver error was the primary cause, highlighting dangerous turning behavior.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 21:38 in the Bronx near Fuller Street. A vehicle traveling north was making a right turn when it turned improperly, striking a 17-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor for the crash. There is no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. The driver’s failure to execute a proper turn created the hazardous condition that led to the pedestrian’s injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by improper vehicle maneuvers in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-on on the Cross Bronx Expressway, injuring the sedan driver. Both were traveling westbound. The impact damaged the front bumpers of each vehicle. The sedan driver suffered shock and an unspecified injury, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 21:15. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the taxi. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old male occupant, was injured with an unspecified injury severity level 3 and was not ejected from the vehicle. He was restrained by a lap belt and experienced shock. The taxi driver held a permit license from New York but no specific contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors were listed in the report. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver made a left turn and struck a female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk in the Bronx. The impact caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected from the scene.

According to the police report, at 9:37 AM in the Bronx near Commerce Avenue, a 2016 SUV traveling northwest was making a left turn when the driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and despite the collision, the SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and not ejected. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in areas with pedestrian activity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770168, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway struck another vehicle from behind. The driver, a 36-year-old man, sustained an eye contusion and bruising. The crash caused center back end damage to the sedan, with no ejections reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:47 AM on Hutchinson River Parkway. A 36-year-old male driver of a 2013 Honda sedan was injured, suffering an eye contusion and bruising. The vehicle was traveling south and was slowing or stopping before the collision. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan, which sustained damage in the same area. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, but no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769073, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two occupants suffered injuries in a collision between two sedans on Throgs Neck Bridge. One passenger was ejected and bruised. Police cite unsafe speed as the driver error. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, at 13:36 on Throgs Neck Bridge, two sedans collided. The BMW, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck the left rear bumper of a parked Dodge sedan. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. The Dodge had three occupants; a 29-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock while riding outside the vehicle without safety equipment. A 26-year-old female front passenger was ejected, sustained facial contusions, and was conscious upon arrival. The BMW driver was licensed and traveling south. Damage was recorded on the right front bumper of the BMW and the left rear bumper of the Dodge. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and vehicle interactions on the bridge.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15