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A southbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a sedan traveling straight on Bruckner Expressway. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the primary contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway at 11:00 a.m. A 2003 Chevrolet SUV traveling south struck the left rear bumper of a 2023 Dodge sedan also heading south. The sedan's female driver, age 31, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The impact damaged the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter rider suffered full-body bruises after a collision on East Tremont Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The rider remained conscious but injured, highlighting dangers from distracted driving in Bronx streets late at night.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx at 12:45 a.m. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The e-scooter driver, who was not ejected and wore no safety equipment, sustained contusions and bruises to his entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle’s point of impact was the left side doors, and the e-scooter showed no damage. The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim behaviors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving, which directly led to the injury of a vulnerable road user traveling straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man driving south on East Tremont Avenue struck a parked Tesla sedan. The impact hit the right front bumper of his Honda and the left rear quarter panel of the Tesla. The driver suffered a concussion and full-body injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 PM on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 67-year-old male licensed in Florida, was operating a 2021 Honda sedan traveling southbound. The Honda collided with a parked 2019 Tesla sedan, impacting the Honda's right front bumper and the Tesla's left rear quarter panel. The report identifies 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The driver was injured with a concussion and bodily injuries affecting his entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The collision resulted from the impaired driver's failure to maintain control, striking a stationary vehicle. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765189, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway struck an object or surface with its left front bumper. The 82-year-old male driver suffered facial contusions and bruises. Police report driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:09 on Hutchinson River Parkway. The involved vehicle, a 2019 Honda sedan, was traveling straight ahead northbound when the point of impact was the left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The sole occupant, an 82-year-old male driver, was conscious and sustained facial contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" twice as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to injury even without collisions involving other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy crossing Middletown Road with the signal suffered bruises and arm injuries after a distracted driver struck him. The impact left the pedestrian conscious but injured, highlighting the deadly consequences of driver inattention in NYC intersections.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Middletown Road at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle involved was traveling north, going straight ahead. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, indicating no fault on his part. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision, resulting in the pedestrian’s injuries. This incident underscores the persistent danger posed by distracted driving in New York City.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Macdonough Place in the Bronx. The lead vehicle stopped in traffic. The following vehicle struck it from behind, injuring six occupants. Injuries included whiplash and back pain. All victims were conscious and restrained except one infant without safety equipment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 PM on Macdonough Place in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling north were involved. The lead vehicle, a 2012 Dodge sedan with six occupants, was stopped in traffic. The following vehicle, a 2011 Kia sedan, was going straight ahead and struck the Dodge from behind, impacting the center front end of the Kia and the center back end of the Dodge. The primary contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely" by the driver of the Kia. Six occupants in the Dodge were injured, including a 12-year-old girl, a 1-year-old infant, and adults aged 21 to 40. Injuries reported were whiplash and back pain, with all occupants conscious. The infant was not using any safety equipment, while others wore lap belts. The driver of the Kia was licensed in New York; the Dodge driver was licensed in North Carolina. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Hutchinson River Parkway amid a police pursuit. The impact struck the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 39-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was not ejected.

According to the police report, two Ford SUVs traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway collided during a police pursuit at 2:22 AM. The crash involved a left rear bumper impact on one SUV and a right front bumper impact on the other. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors during the pursuit. A 39-year-old male driver, an occupant in one of the vehicles, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to victim behavior or safety equipment use. The collision highlights the systemic dangers of high-speed police pursuits involving multiple vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763656, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two rear-seat passengers suffered neck injuries in a Bronx crash involving two sedans traveling north on Peartree Ave. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts. Police reports cite alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Peartree Ave in the Bronx at 17:24. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the center front end of a 2022 Kia sedan striking the center back end of a 2016 Toyota sedan. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the Kia and the right rear bumper of the Toyota. Two female rear-seat passengers, ages 22 and 28, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both were conscious, not ejected, and restrained with lap belts. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver impairment played a role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The focus remains on the driver error related to alcohol use that led to this collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769077, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, men aged 39, suffered contusions and bruises. The collision struck the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:59 a.m. on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx involving two sport utility vehicles traveling west and north. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the westbound SUV and the center front end of the northbound SUV. Both drivers, 39-year-old men, were conscious and injured, suffering contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, hand, knee, lower leg, and foot. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760169, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man sprawled on East Tremont Avenue, head gashed, blood pooling in the Bronx night. No car lingered. Sirens cut the silence. The street bore witness to violence, leaving a lone pedestrian broken beneath the city’s indifferent lights.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was found bleeding with severe head lacerations on East Tremont Avenue near 3675 in the Bronx. The narrative describes the pedestrian lying in the roadway, his head torn open, with no vehicle present at the scene. The report states the incident occurred away from an intersection and outside a crosswalk. No vehicle type, driver information, or contributing factors were listed in the police data. The silence of the street, the absence of a car, and the presence of severe injury underscore the vulnerability of pedestrians and the persistent dangers that haunt city roads. The report does not cite any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758507, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries when his SUV, changing lanes, struck a sedan traveling straight on East Tremont Avenue. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The crash highlights driver errors under 'Other Vehicular' factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 PM on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A 26-year-old male driver of a 2022 SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and upper arm and shoulder injuries. The SUV was changing lanes when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers, with the SUV impacted on its left front bumper and the sedan on its right front bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The injured driver was conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after a collision on Coop City Boulevard. Police report cites alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as key factors. The crash involved two sedans traveling southbound, with impact to front and rear vehicle sections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Coop City Boulevard in the Bronx at 19:18. The collision involved two sedans traveling southbound. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 54-year-old female, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly identifies 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The first vehicle was going straight ahead and struck the rear of the second vehicle, which was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the striking sedan and the center back end of the struck sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not list any victim behavior as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and impairment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV traveling south struck the left rear quarter panel of a BMW sedan heading east on Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered bruising and elbow injuries. Both drivers were licensed and alone in their vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx. A 2020 Ford SUV traveling south collided with the left rear quarter panel of a 2021 BMW sedan traveling east. The impact damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained a contusion bruise and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were driving straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making an improper U-turn collided with an SUV traveling straight on Baychester Avenue. The sedan’s female driver suffered a severe hip and upper leg fracture. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage, highlighting critical driver error in turning.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:48 on Baychester Avenue involving two vehicles: a 2017 Audi sedan and a 2024 Mazda SUV. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old woman, was making a U-turn when she turned improperly, causing a collision with the SUV traveling eastbound. The sedan was struck on its left side doors, while the SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The female sedan driver was injured with a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, emphasizing driver error. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man crossed Hutchinson River Parkway at night. Four cars hit him in sequence. He died there, body broken under headlights and steel. The road offered no signal, no pause, only relentless speed and impact.

A 66-year-old pedestrian was killed on Hutchinson River Parkway after being struck by four vehicles in succession, according to the police report. The incident occurred at night, with the man crossing the dark roadway outside a crosswalk. The report states, 'Four cars struck him. One after another. Crush injuries. Whole body. No signal. No time. He died there, under headlights, beneath steel and speed.' All vehicles involved were traveling straight ahead, with points of impact listed as undercarriage, right front bumper, center front end, and left front quarter panel. Police data lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the crash and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver actions. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The sequence of impacts and the lack of a crossing signal highlight the systemic danger faced by pedestrians on high-speed parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided with a taxi making a U-turn on Westchester Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, was ejected, suffering a severe head injury. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent crash.

According to the police report, near 2511 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx, a moped traveling northbound struck a taxi making a U-turn southbound. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper and the moped's center front end. The 21-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and not wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained a severe head injury with significant bleeding. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the turn. The moped rider's unlicensed status and lack of helmet are noted but secondary to the primary driver errors. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe speeds, especially to vulnerable road users in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when a Hyundai SUV with defective brakes struck him at Randall Avenue. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:17 in the Bronx near 2798 Randall Avenue. A 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with a 15-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn westbound. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The report cites the SUV’s defective brakes as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The vehicle damage was limited to the SUV’s right front quarter panel, while the bike sustained no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Bruckner Expressway collided front-to-back. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered chest injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The crash left one driver injured with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on Bruckner Expressway when they collided. The point of impact was the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. The driver of the striking sedan, a 30-year-old male, was injured with chest pain and reported shock. He was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted in center-end damage to both vehicles and left one driver with injury severity level 3, indicating a serious injury. The report focuses on the vehicle collision dynamics without attributing fault to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752040, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries including whiplash and hip trauma. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 AM on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling north and northwest collided, with impact on the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The driver of the sedan making a left turn and the driver going straight ahead were both injured, suffering neck whiplash and internal injuries. A 22-year-old front passenger was also injured with hip and upper leg trauma. The report attributes the collision to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' highlighting driver error as the primary contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles sustained damage consistent with the points of impact described. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head and shoulder trauma. The crash involved a left turn and disregard of traffic control. Airbags deployed; no ejections reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at 17:41. Two male drivers, ages 57 and 50, were injured in a collision involving two sedans traveling northbound. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were conscious and sustained moderate injuries: one suffered a head abrasion, the other a shoulder contusion. Airbags deployed in both vehicles, and neither occupant was ejected. The data highlights driver failure to obey traffic signals as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15