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A northbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked sedan on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan sustained left side damage. The bicyclist suffered lower arm injuries and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north on East Tremont Avenue collided with a parked GMC sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, with damage to its left side doors. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The bicyclist was conscious and complained of internal pain. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party, but the collision with a parked vehicle indicates a failure in maintaining safe control or awareness. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers posed to vulnerable road users by vehicle interactions even with parked cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a tractor truck collided while both making left turns on Bartow Avenue. The sedan’s driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact struck the sedan’s right side doors and the truck’s left rear quarter panel, highlighting dangerous turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 AM on Bartow Avenue when both a 2017 sedan and a 2022 tractor truck diesel were making left turns traveling north. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the truck. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights the risks of simultaneous left turns involving large vehicles and passenger cars, with the sedan sustaining damage on its right side doors and the truck on its left rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and struck a taxi on Bruckner Expressway. Five occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The sedan driver was unlicensed and involved in a police pursuit. Unsafe speed and lane changes caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway at 15:27. The sedan driver, unlicensed and involved in a police pursuit, was traveling south at unsafe speed and made an unsafe lane change. This caused the sedan to impact the left rear bumper of a taxi carrying four passengers. The sedan’s right front bumper and center front end sustained damage. Five occupants were injured: the sedan driver (24, male) suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries with whiplash; the taxi’s four passengers (ages 47, 52, 62, and 82) sustained full-body injuries and whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a westbound motorcycle on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered serious injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 14:20 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx, a 2022 Jeep sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a westbound 2017 Yamaha motorcycle. The sedan's left front bumper struck the motorcycle's right front bumper. The motorcycle driver, a 19-year-old male wearing a helmet, and his 23-year-old female passenger, also helmeted and hanging on outside the motorcycle, were both ejected from the vehicle. Both sustained serious injuries including neck contusions and abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other factors involving the victims were cited. The sedan driver was licensed and female, with no occupants in the vehicle. The collision caused center front end damage to the sedan and right front quarter panel damage to the motorcycle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided southbound on Bruckner Expressway at 2:15 a.m. One flipped, crushing steel and bursting airbags. A 20-year-old driver escaped conscious but with a torn arm. Police cite pedestrian confusion as the crash’s key factor.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling southbound on Bruckner Expressway collided at 2:15 a.m. One vehicle overturned and was described as 'demolished.' The 20-year-old male driver crawled out conscious but with severe lacerations to his arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are mentioned. The narrative states, 'Pedestrian confusion sparked it,' without further detail on pedestrian actions. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The focus remains on the violent consequences of the crash and the systemic dangers, with no victim behavior cited beyond the pedestrian confusion noted by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724250, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old male driver suffered injuries during a collision in the Bronx. The crash involved an SUV making a left turn with alcohol cited as a contributing factor. The driver was incoherent but not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:58 near 3565 Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The involved vehicle was a 2004 Lexus SUV traveling south and making a left turn when it collided, impacting the right front bumper and quarter panel. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant, was injured with an injury severity rated at level 3 and was incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was not ejected and was wearing some form of safety equipment. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The incident highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720042, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after a sedan collided with her on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the e-scooter driver, causing head injuries and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx around 14:15. A 38-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle after a collision with a sedan traveling north. The e-scooter was merging southeast when the impact occurred at the center back end of the scooter and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor by the e-scooter driver. The injured rider suffered head abrasions and was in shock. The sedan was unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a 68-year-old woman crossing Bruckner Boulevard with the signal. She suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was left in shock. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the front right bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard was making a right turn when it struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the driver’s turn. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted, and no other contributing factors were specified. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Subaru sedan with one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep swung right on Middletown Road. Its bumper smashed a young man’s face. Blood spilled. The man stood, conscious, pain etched in every breath. Four inside the car rolled on, untouched. The sedan bore no scar. The street bore the wound.

A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe facial bleeding when a Jeep sedan making a right turn struck him with its left front bumper on Middletown Road, according to the police report. The report states the man remained upright and conscious after the impact, though blood poured from his face. Four occupants inside the Jeep felt nothing, and the vehicle itself showed no damage. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'Making Right Turn' and notes the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the violence of the collision and the physical toll on the pedestrian, while the driver’s actions—turning right—set the stage for the impact. No evidence in the report suggests any pedestrian behavior contributed to the crash. The pain remained on the street, unshared by those inside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck driven by an unlicensed man struck a parked SUV on Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. Two male occupants in the truck suffered bruises and contusions. The impact damaged the truck’s right front quarter panel and the SUV’s left side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:20 a.m. on Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. The pickup truck, traveling east, collided with a parked station wagon/SUV. The driver of the pickup truck was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. The point of impact was the truck’s right front quarter panel and the SUV’s left side doors. Two male occupants in the pickup truck, aged 28 and 32, were injured with contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, hand, and face. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors from the victims or other drivers, emphasizing the unlicensed status of the pickup driver as the key error leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changing lanes struck a northbound e-scooter on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 24-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a head abrasion. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:20 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan traveling north was changing lanes when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head abrasion, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention and executed an unsafe lane change. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The sedan had one occupant, and the e-scooter driver was unlicensed according to the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan rear-ended another sedan making a left turn on Coop City Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:38 PM on Coop City Boulevard near Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. A 42-year-old female driver making a left turn in a 2019 Hyundai sedan was struck from behind by a 2022 Chevrolet sedan traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the Hyundai and the center front end of the Chevrolet. The driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and failure to maintain safe following distances on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries after crashing his sedan head-on while fatigued. The impact struck the vehicle’s center front end. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Stadium Avenue at 16:53. The driver was operating a 2005 Mercedes sedan traveling west, going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as the primary contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver impairment. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and remained conscious after the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data highlights the dangers of driver fatigue leading to serious injury even without external collision partners.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 80-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Bronx intersection. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg, conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, an 80-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Westchester Avenue and Overing Street in the Bronx at 4:40 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling west made a right turn and struck her. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly identifies driver errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with a moped stopped in traffic on Baychester Avenue. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Glare and improper lane markings contributed to the crash, highlighting hazardous conditions and driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan traveling north was making a right turn when it struck a moped traveling east that was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the moped's left front quarter panel. The moped driver, a 54-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Glare' and 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as contributing factors, indicating visibility issues and road design flaws played a role. The sedan driver’s action of turning right into the moped’s path was a critical error. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors combined with poor lane markings and environmental glare.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709657, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man crossing Coop City Boulevard with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite improper lane markings and glare as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Coop City Boulevard at an intersection, obeying the crossing signal. The crash occurred at 18:25 when a southbound sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained severe injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report identifies improper or inadequate lane markings and glare as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The police report highlights the failure of the roadway's lane markings to provide clear guidance, which, combined with glare, created hazardous conditions leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2023 SUV traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard struck an obstacle, impacting its right front quarter panel. Three passengers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited improper lane markings and glare as contributing factors, highlighting systemic road hazards.

According to the police report, a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx collided, sustaining damage to its right front quarter panel. The crash occurred at 19:20. Three occupants, aged 30, 33, and 51, were injured with whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. All passengers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' and 'Glare' as contributing factors to the collision, indicating driver challenges in maintaining proper lane position. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were explicitly cited. The injuries to the passengers underscore the impact severity despite restraint use. The data reveals systemic dangers from poor lane markings and environmental conditions on this Bronx roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan parked on Swinton Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The driver and passenger suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cited aggressive driving and passing too closely as contributing factors in this Bronx crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:24 on Swinton Avenue in the Bronx. A 2012 Acura sedan, parked and occupied by a female driver and passenger, was hit on its left side doors. Both occupants, a 46-year-old driver and a 34-year-old passenger, were injured with whiplash and bodily injuries to the back and entire body. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factors. The driver of the striking vehicle was traveling eastbound and struck the parked sedan, causing injuries to the occupants. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of aggressive driving and unsafe passing maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered whiplash and full-body injuries when a 2014 Toyota sedan, driven by an unlicensed man making a left turn, collided with a 2015 Ford sedan traveling straight on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. Both occupants were restrained but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:32 PM on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. A 2014 Toyota sedan, driven by an unlicensed male driver making a left turn, struck the left side doors of a 2015 Ford sedan traveling straight south. Both vehicles sustained center front and left side door damage respectively. The Ford carried two male occupants, both 26 years old, who were wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error by the Toyota driver. The Ford driver was licensed and not cited for contributing factors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, especially when unlicensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old on a Suzuki slammed into a pickup’s rear on East Tremont. A tire failed. He flew off, legs torn, bleeding out on Bronx asphalt. No gear, only pain. The road gave no mercy, just blood and steel.

A violent collision unfolded on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx when a 22-year-old motorcyclist struck the rear of a Ford pickup truck, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 2:00 PM, with both vehicles traveling southeast. The police report cites 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist, operating a 2004 Suzuki, was partially ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his legs. The narrative states, 'A tire gave out. He flew partway off. Legs torn. Awake. Bleeding.' The report further notes the rider wore no protective gear. Driver actions—specifically following too closely—are listed as primary causes. The pickup truck sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the motorcycle’s front end was crushed. The crash left the young rider conscious but gravely injured, underscoring the lethal consequences of driver error and mechanical failure.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15