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An aggressive SUV driver struck a 23-year-old male e-scooter rider in the Bronx late at night. The rider suffered abrasions to his face but was conscious and not ejected. Police cited aggressive driving and road rage as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 2104 Bartow Avenue in the Bronx at 11:40 p.m. A 23-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face. The report identifies aggressive driving and road rage by the SUV driver as primary contributing factors. The SUV, a 2023 Tesla SUV traveling north and slowing or stopping before impact, struck the e-scooter with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. The report also notes pedestrian/bicyclist confusion but emphasizes the aggressive driving behavior of the SUV driver. No safety equipment was used by the e-scooter rider, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's aggressive conduct and the resulting collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An eastbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Rombouts Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the parked vehicle suffered whiplash and full-body injury. Police cited glare as a contributing factor in the crash, highlighting driver visibility issues.

According to the police report, at 19:15 on Rombouts Avenue in the Bronx, an eastbound SUV driven by a licensed female driver struck the rear of a parked SUV. The impact was centered on the front end of the moving SUV and the back end of the parked vehicle. The driver of the parked SUV, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists glare as a contributing factor, indicating reduced visibility for the moving driver. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, with the moving SUV sustaining front-end damage and the parked SUV rear-end damage. The report does not attribute fault to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding SUV tore through parked cars on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. Metal twisted, glass shattered. The 35-year-old driver, seatbelted, suffered a crushed arm and shock. The crash left multiple vehicles damaged and the driver bleeding.

According to the police report, at 18:22 near 3883 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx, a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle traveling at unsafe speed collided with multiple parked vehicles. The report states, 'an SUV, speeding, tore through parked cars. Steel screamed.' The sole occupant, a 35-year-old man, was belted behind the wheel and sustained crush injuries to his arm, with blood soaking his coat. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, indicating driver recklessness caused the crash. Several parked cars, including sedans, SUVs, and a pick-up truck, were struck and damaged. The driver was not ejected but experienced shock. No victim behavior was cited as contributing to the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a passenger inside the vehicle, causing a facial contusion. The impact occurred on the right front bumper, injuring a 54-year-old man seated in the rear. Driver inattention was the sole contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near Westchester Avenue at 2:17 AM. The vehicle involved was a 2010 Honda SUV traveling north, with three occupants inside. The point of impact was the right front bumper, damaging the right front quarter panel. The injured party was a 54-year-old male passenger seated in the rear of the station wagon. He sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, cited twice. There is no mention of victim error or contributing factors related to the passenger. The injury resulted directly from the driver's failure to maintain attention, highlighting systemic danger posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bruckner Expressway when one driver made an improper lane change. A 71-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left vehicles damaged on left and right sides, highlighting driver error as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway at 12:26. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions. The 71-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a driver error in lane management. Vehicle damage was noted on the left rear quarter panel and left side doors of one sedan and on the right front bumper of the other. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers of improper lane usage on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man lost consciousness behind the wheel on Schley Avenue. His sedan slammed into three parked cars. The hood crumpled. No screech, no warning, only silence and a single life ended in the Bronx morning.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male driver lost consciousness while traveling southwest on Schley Avenue in the Bronx. His sedan veered off course and struck three parked sedans. The report states, 'His sedan veered into three parked cars. The front end folded. He died at the scene. No skid marks. No sound. Just stillness and a crumpled hood.' The contributing factor listed is 'Lost Consciousness,' with 'Illness' also noted. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, who was the sole occupant of the moving vehicle. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were injured. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the dangers that arise when a driver loses control, even momentarily, in a densely parked urban environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male passenger was injured in a Bronx crash. The driver, unlicensed, lost control. Speed and aggressive driving contributed to the collision. The passenger suffered a knee injury and contusion.

A crash occurred on Fordham Place in the Bronx, injuring a 26-year-old male passenger. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and was driving at an unsafe speed. The driver also exhibited aggressive driving behavior. The passenger sustained injuries to his knee and a contusion. The collision involved two sedans, with one making a right turn and the other going straight ahead. No safety equipment was used by the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691657, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda SUV struck a sedan from behind on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. The sedan’s 82-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing a center-front to center-back collision.

According to the police report, a Honda SUV traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway rear-ended a sedan also heading north. The sedan’s 82-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor by the SUV driver. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed in Florida, and the sedan driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck another sedan from behind on the Bruckner Expressway. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered bruises and full-body injuries. Both vehicles traveled north. The crash was caused by following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan rear-ended another sedan on the Bruckner Expressway while both were traveling north. The driver of the rear sedan, a 45-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted. The front sedan was impacted at its center back end, while the rear sedan struck with its center front end. The crash involved no ejections and no damage to the truck also present in the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bus on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The female sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane markings and glare. The driver was conscious and restrained. Both vehicles traveled north at impact.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female sedan driver was injured when her vehicle collided with a bus on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The sedan struck the bus's right rear quarter panel with its left front quarter panel. The driver suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, along with whiplash. The report lists contributing factors including improper or inadequate lane markings and obstruction or debris. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman was struck while crossing Roebling Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The crash left her conscious but seriously injured. The driver’s actions remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Roebling Avenue in the Bronx. She sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver’s actions or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. There is no mention of helmet use, signaling, or other factors. The report focuses on the pedestrian’s injuries and location but does not identify any driver violations or errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old female driver in an SUV struck the back of a slowing truck on Hutchinson River Parkway. She suffered back injuries and whiplash. Slippery pavement and poor lane markings contributed. The SUV’s rear and truck’s front were damaged.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver in a 2019 SUV was injured when her vehicle rear-ended a slowing 2022 pickup truck on Hutchinson River Parkway. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists slippery pavement and improper or inadequate lane markings as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling north, with the SUV impacting the center back end of the truck. A third vehicle, a parked 2015 sedan, was also involved but not directly impacted in the collision. The report does not indicate any driver errors beyond the environmental and roadway conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing at a marked crosswalk on Bartow Avenue. The driver was making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Glare and lighting defects contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2007 Honda SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists glare and other lighting defects as contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at 9:20 a.m. on Country Club Road in the Bronx. One driver, 21, suffered back injuries and shock. The collision involved aggressive driving. One driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles hit front ends. Injuries were serious but no ejections.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Country Club Road in the Bronx at 9:20 a.m. The crash involved aggressive driving or road rage. One driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and shock. He was not ejected and did not use safety equipment. One vehicle was traveling east, the other north, both going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The report notes one driver was unlicensed. Contributing factors include aggressive driving and the unlicensed status of one driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old man driving an SUV struck two parked vehicles on Throgs Neck Expressway in the Bronx. The driver suffered an eye injury and concussion. Alcohol involvement was a factor. The crash caused left front bumper damage to all vehicles.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male driver operating a 2019 Jeep SUV on the Throgs Neck Expressway in the Bronx collided with two parked vehicles, a 2023 Subaru sedan and a 2008 BMW SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining an eye injury and concussion, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both parked vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers, as did the SUV. The driver was properly licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred at 10:32 p.m., with the SUV traveling southeast before impact. No pedestrians or other occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a pick-up truck from behind on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The pick-up truck driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles were stopped or moving eastbound. No clear driver errors were noted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling eastbound on East Tremont Avenue collided with the center back end of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The pick-up truck driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were either stopped in traffic or moving straight ahead before the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the pick-up truck had damage to its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan, driver high, crashed into an SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway. Metal twisted. The SUV driver, unbelted, broke his back. Night swallowed the pain. Drugs and disregard for traffic rules fueled the crash. The road stayed cold.

A sedan struck the rear of an SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway, northbound. The SUV driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered serious back injuries. According to the police report, 'A high man in a sedan slammed into the back of an SUV. The SUV driver, unbelted, took the hit in his spine.' The report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan's driver was under the influence of illegal drugs and failed to follow traffic controls. The SUV driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver errors. The crash left metal bent and a man broken on a dark city road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679779, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Bruckner Expressway collided with a tractor truck. The left rear passenger in the sedan suffered an elbow and lower arm injury. The truck showed no damage. The passenger was not ejected and injury severity was moderate.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear of a 2022 sedan was injured during a collision with a tractor truck on Bruckner Expressway. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the truck had no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound. The injured passenger suffered internal complaints and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan driver held a permit license, and the truck driver was licensed. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx. The impact injured a 71-year-old female passenger in the sedan. She suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers reacted to unrelated vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2006 SUV traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway East rear-ended a 2018 sedan also heading north. The collision caused center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the sedan. A 71-year-old female passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and remained inside the vehicle. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error in responding to other traffic. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of sudden reactions to unrelated vehicles on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679778, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk in the Bronx. The SUV was backing up when it hit her. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver caused the crash by backing without clear visibility.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured in the Bronx when a 2001 Honda SUV backed into her. The pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when the vehicle, traveling in reverse, struck her at the center back end. The impact caused a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the SUV. The report lists the pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the vehicle's center back end. No specific driver errors like failure to yield were noted, but backing without clear visibility was the critical factor. The pedestrian’s contributing factors were unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15