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Two SUVs collided on Ericson Place at 3:20 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the center back end of the lead SUV. A 60-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, at 3:20 a.m. on Ericson Place, a 2022 Hyundai SUV traveling east rear-ended a 2016 Jeep SUV. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle, causing damage there. The Hyundai driver, a licensed female, was involved in a pre-crash action described as 'Other*'. The crash injured a 60-year-old male front passenger in the Jeep, who was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. He suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors explicitly, but the nature of the collision indicates a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the striking vehicle's driver. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck the rear of a slowing pickup truck on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The impact caused whiplash, leaving her conscious but injured. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, at 17:38 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx, a 2023 Audi SUV traveling south went straight ahead and struck the center back end of a 2018 Ford pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused no vehicle damage but injured a 71-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the SUV. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. The pickup truck was slowing or stopping, and the SUV struck it from behind, indicating a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the SUV driver. No victim behaviors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck its own passengers, injuring two adults with contusions and bruises. Both victims remained conscious but suffered neck and face injuries. The impact occurred at the bus’s left front bumper, revealing a serious crash inside the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2018 New Flyer bus traveling straight ahead on Westchester Avenue collided with something at its left front bumper around 11:30 p.m. Two passengers, a 45-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman, were injured inside the bus. Both were conscious and sustained contusions and bruises to the neck and face, respectively. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The injured passengers were not ejected and were seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat. The crash caused damage to the bus’s left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted pick-up truck driver struck a 29-year-old woman emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries with bruising. The truck showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:20 on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. A 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a pick-up truck, traveling north and starting from parking, struck her as she emerged from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The point of impact was the truck's left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck driver failed to notice the pedestrian, leading to the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the pedestrian absorbed the force of the impact. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was ejected and severely injured when an unlicensed sedan driver disregarded traffic control and sped on East Tremont Avenue. The sedan struck the moped’s left front quarter, demolishing the smaller vehicle and leaving the rider semiconscious with full-body contusions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, unlicensed and traveling north, failed to obey traffic control and was driving at an unsafe speed. This driver struck the moped, also traveling north, impacting the moped’s left front quarter panel and demolishing it. The moped rider, a male driver, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises. He was semiconscious after the crash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers ignoring traffic laws and speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745250, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on Bruckner Expressway, striking a southbound sedan. The sedan driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The collision impacted the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the truck’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 on Bruckner Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan, both traveling south. The truck was changing lanes when it collided with the sedan, impacting the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the truck’s right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the truck driver. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old male, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. The collision highlights the danger posed by unsafe lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744166, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and suffered severe whole-body injuries after a collision with an SUV on Edison Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control, striking the bicyclist head-on in broad daylight.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:01 on Edison Avenue in the Bronx. A 12-year-old male bicyclist was riding eastbound when he was struck by a southbound 2013 Nissan SUV. Both vehicles collided front-to-front. The bicyclist was ejected and rendered unconscious with injuries to his entire body. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, yet disregarded traffic control, causing the severe injury to the young bicyclist. This crash underscores the deadly consequences of driver failure to comply with traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered moderate burns and full-body injuries on Bruckner Expressway. The crash occurred at 12:51 a.m. The defective pavement contributed to the crash, with the unlicensed rider traveling southbound and losing control.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike on Bruckner Expressway at 12:51 a.m. The report states the bicyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and moderate burns. The crash involved a single bike traveling southbound, with impact at the center front end. The driver was unlicensed in New York. The contributing factor listed is "Pavement Defective," indicating road conditions played a role in the crash. No other vehicle was involved. The bicyclist was wearing a motorcycle helmet, but no other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The report highlights the systemic danger of defective pavement and the risks posed by unlicensed operation on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided on City Island Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured all occupants, including the drivers and passengers, who suffered whiplash and abrasions. Improper lane markings and alcohol involvement contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:23 on City Island Avenue in the Bronx involving two SUVs traveling northeast. One driver was making a U-turn while the other was making a right turn when the vehicles collided. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the other. The report cites improper or inadequate lane markings as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Additionally, alcohol involvement was noted for the driver and front passenger of one SUV. All occupants, including the drivers and passengers, were injured with complaints of whiplash, abrasions, and injuries to the entire body or lower limbs. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision highlights systemic dangers related to lane marking deficiencies and impaired driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740521, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and incoherence after a collision involving multiple sedans and an SUV in the Bronx. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor. The crash caused significant damage to the left side of parked vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near East Tremont Avenue at 1:00 AM. The collision involved three vehicles: two sedans and one SUV, all traveling east. One sedan was moving straight ahead when it struck parked vehicles, impacting the left rear quarter panel of a Honda sedan and the left side doors of an Audi SUV. The driver, a 40-year-old male occupant of a sedan, was injured with back pain and was incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash caused damage primarily to the left side doors of the parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Hutchinson River Parkway at dawn. The trailing vehicle struck the lead car’s rear center. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Slippery pavement and poor lane markings contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 AM on Hutchinson River Parkway involving two SUVs traveling northwest. The trailing vehicle, a 2023 Subaru, was slowing or stopping when it impacted the center back end of the lead 2022 Mercedes SUV. The lead vehicle sustained front center damage. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights driver challenges posed by inadequate lane markings and slippery road conditions, which impaired safe vehicle control and stopping distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Waterbury Avenue in the Bronx. The 27-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited improper lane markings as a key factor. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:30 on Waterbury Avenue in the Bronx involving two SUVs traveling west. The 27-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as a contributing factor to the collision, highlighting a systemic danger in roadway design. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one SUV, which was parked before the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The focus remains on the hazardous lane markings that contributed to this serious injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south on Bruckner Expressway collided on its left side with a sedan also heading south. The moped driver, unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male moped driver was involved in a side-impact collision with a sedan on the Bruckner Expressway at 2:15 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling southbound when the crash occurred. The moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, along with abrasions. The report notes the moped driver was wearing a helmet but was unlicensed. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the moped on its left side doors, damaging its own right side doors. The report lists the moped driver's contributing factors as unspecified, but the unlicensed status is a critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported. The collision highlights risks posed by unlicensed operators on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was injured after a sedan backed into him on Bruckner Expressway. The rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions. Police cited improper lane usage and a malfunctioning traffic control device as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway at 11:21 PM. A sedan traveling south was backing when it collided with a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 28-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his entire body. The report identifies driver errors including improper passing or lane usage by the sedan driver and a traffic control device that was improper or non-working. The sedan’s point of impact was its right rear bumper, while the moped’s front center end was damaged. The moped rider was conscious but injured, highlighting the dangers of driver errors and systemic issues like faulty traffic controls in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck by a tractor trailer on Bruckner Expressway. Two men in the sedan suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both wore lap belts and remained conscious. Police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:11 on Bruckner Expressway involving a northbound sedan and a tractor truck diesel. The sedan's left front bumper and quarter panel were the point of impact. The sedan carried two male occupants: a 56-year-old driver and a 58-year-old front passenger. Both were injured with whiplash and upper arm or elbow injuries but were conscious and wearing lap belts. The tractor truck had no occupants at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused injuries to vehicle occupants without ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi slammed into a 59-year-old woman crossing Co-op City Boulevard near Dreiser Loop. Blood pooled from her head. She stayed conscious as the cab’s crumpled front end gleamed under tinted glass. The street fell silent around the impact.

A 59-year-old woman was struck and injured by a taxi while crossing Co-op City Boulevard near Dreiser Loop, according to the police report. The collision occurred as the taxi was traveling straight ahead and hit the pedestrian head-on, causing severe bleeding from her head. The report notes the cab’s front end was crumpled and its tinted windows obscured the driver’s face. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Tinted Windows' were listed as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and was not at an intersection, as documented in the report, but the presence of tinted windows is also cited as a factor. The focus remains on the driver’s visibility and the systemic risks posed by vehicle design and street conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728927, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man suffered a neck injury and concussion after a taxi hit him at a marked crosswalk on East Tremont Avenue. The taxi struck the pedestrian head-on while traveling eastbound. The victim was conscious but injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on East Tremont Avenue struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The collision impacted the center front end of the taxi, causing a neck injury and concussion to the pedestrian, who was conscious at the time. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead prior to impact. The pedestrian’s crossing action and location are noted but not cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing at marked intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck made an improper left turn on Bruckner Expressway, colliding with a southbound SUV. The SUV’s 4-year-old occupant was ejected and suffered severe whole-body injuries, left semiconscious with pain and nausea. Driver error caused the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:07 on Bruckner Expressway when a box truck, traveling south and making a left turn, struck a southbound SUV going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the SUV, with damage to both vehicles’ front and rear bumpers. The contributing factor cited was "Turning Improperly" by the box truck driver. The SUV carried a single occupant, a 4-year-old male passenger who was ejected from the vehicle despite being secured with a lap belt and harness. The child sustained severe injuries to his entire body, was semiconscious, and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists no contributing factors related to the victim. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers by large vehicles on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728106, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van collided with a parked sedan near Elgar Place. Three young men in the back, unbelted, took the brunt. Their necks crushed, pain silent beneath skin and bone. The van showed no damage. The impact left trauma behind.

According to the police report, a van traveling west near 100 Elgar Place in the Bronx struck a parked sedan. The report states, 'a van struck a parked sedan. Three young men in the back, unbelted, suffered crushed necks.' All three passengers, aged 21 to 25, sustained severe neck injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The van showed no visible damage. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the van's driver and one of the injured passengers. No other contributing factors are cited. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. The report does not mention any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision underscores the ongoing danger posed by driver inattention on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Florida pickup turned right on Buhre Avenue. A 47-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck. Her neck crushed, pain etched in the street. She stayed conscious. The truck bore no scars. The city marked another wound.

A 2018 Nissan pickup truck with Florida plates turned right on Buhre Avenue near Bruckner Boulevard, striking a 47-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection. According to the police report, the woman was 'crossing with the signal' when the collision occurred. She suffered crush injuries to her neck but remained conscious at the scene. The police report notes that the pickup truck showed 'no damage' after the impact. The driver was making a right turn at the time of the crash. The only contributing factors listed in the report are 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the violence of the impact: 'Her neck crushed. She stayed conscious. The truck showed no damage. The street held her pain.' The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, emphasizing the systemic danger present at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15