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A 26-year-old moped driver suffered elbow and lower arm bruises after a rear-end collision with an SUV on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles traveled north. The moped rider wore a helmet and remained conscious. The SUV hit the moped’s front center.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Tillotson Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2014 Honda SUV and a moped, both traveling north. The SUV struck the moped at its center front with its center back end. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 44-year-old man crossing Parkview Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the man at the intersection. The victim complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Parkview Avenue struck a 44-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with Buhre Avenue. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the sedan’s left front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver’s errors. No other safety equipment or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653675, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. The trailing vehicle struck the lead car’s rear. A 37-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling southbound. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on Hutchinson River Parkway collided when the trailing vehicle struck the center back end of the lead car. The 37-year-old female driver of the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The lead vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the trailing vehicle was damaged at its center back end. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male moped driver suffered a severe leg injury after a tire failure caused a crash on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male moped driver traveling northwest on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx experienced a tire failure that led to a crash. The moped's right front bumper was the point of impact. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. There were no additional driver errors noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Harley sped north on Kearney Avenue. The unlicensed rider lost control. The bike flipped. He was thrown and crushed. His back broke. Metal scattered across the street. Dawn lit the wreckage. One man lay unconscious, broken by speed and inattention.

A 28-year-old unlicensed man rode a 2006 Harley north on Kearney Avenue near Waterbury Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle traveled at unsafe speed and flipped. According to the police report, 'the unlicensed rider, 28, was thrown, crushed, and left unconscious. His back shattered. The bike lay wrecked, twisted metal strewn across the dawn-lit street.' The crash left the rider ejected and suffering severe back injuries. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider was unlicensed. No other vehicles or people were involved. The street bore the scars of speed and neglect.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old girl was struck while crossing Layton Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan made a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Layton Avenue in the Bronx when a sedan making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The child was crossing outside an intersection and suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had no vehicle damage and was the sole occupant. The contributing factor listed is failure to yield right-of-way. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and an SUV collided on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The moped driver, 24, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited the SUV driver for passing too closely and unsafe speed. The moped driver was unlicensed but helmeted.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx involving a moped and an SUV, both traveling north. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights dangerous driver behavior contributing to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648606, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Balcom Avenue in the Bronx. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted and speeding. The boy was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2023 Honda sedan traveling south on Balcom Avenue struck an 8-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The driver, a licensed female, was going straight ahead at the time. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian fault were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and speeding drivers to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman crossing Baychester Avenue with the signal was struck by a left-turning pick-up truck. The driver was fatigued and drowsy. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm abrasion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck making a left turn on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion to her shoulder and upper arm and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the driver’s fatigue and drowsiness as contributing factors, along with glare. The point of impact was the left side doors of the truck. No other driver errors or victim faults were noted. The pedestrian was injured at an intersection while crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Mayflower Avenue. A 30-year-old female driver and a 32-year-old male passenger suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash caused left front and rear bumper damage. No clear driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Mayflower Avenue. The 30-year-old female driver and a 32-year-old male passenger in one vehicle sustained neck injuries diagnosed as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and used seat belts and airbags. The vehicles sustained damage to their left front and rear bumpers. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors clearly identified. Both vehicles were traveling north, with one sedan going straight ahead and the other parked before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered severe leg injuries on Hutchinson River Parkway. The rider was semiconscious and fractured his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved other vehicular factors but caused no visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured on Hutchinson River Parkway. The rider was semiconscious and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle was traveling south, going straight ahead, and showed no damage after the crash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error related to vehicle interaction. The rider was not ejected and was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles crashed head-to-rear on Middletown Road. Five occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Alcohol was a factor. Shock gripped the injured, including a toddler and young children. Vehicles bore front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Middletown Road at 3:39 a.m. The crash involved a 2008 Dodge SUV traveling north and a 2007 Hyundai SUV also heading north. The Dodge struck the Hyundai from behind, impacting the center front end and center back end respectively. Five occupants were injured, including the male driver with a permit and four passengers aged 1 to 27. All suffered whiplash and full-body injuries, with shock noted. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor for the driver of the Dodge. The Hyundai driver was licensed and no other driver errors were listed. The report does not indicate any victim fault or helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Kia SUV, chased by police, tore down Boller Avenue. It hit two parked cars. A 16-year-old boy in the front seat smashed his face on the windshield. Blood marked the glass. Unsafe speed and bad turning led to the crash.

A police pursuit ended in violence on Boller Avenue near Hutchinson River Parkway East. According to the police report, a Kia SUV, driven at unsafe speed, struck two parked cars. The front passenger, a 16-year-old boy, suffered severe facial lacerations after hitting the windshield. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The driver held only a permit. The police narrative states: 'A Kia, chased by police, slammed two parked cars. A 16-year-old boy in the front seat, no belt, took the windshield with his face. Blood on the glass. Speed was the reason.' No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left the teen injured and the street scarred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636301, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver made a left turn and struck a 24-year-old bicyclist going straight on City Island Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The impact damaged the left front quarter panel of the vehicle and the bike’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a driver making a left turn on City Island Avenue in the Bronx collided with a bicyclist traveling straight south. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the bike was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. One driver was distracted by a passenger and speeding. The other vehicle was parked before impact. Both drivers complained of pain or nausea.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The first driver, an 84-year-old man, was traveling straight ahead and struck the left rear bumper of a parked 31-year-old female driver’s vehicle. The male driver’s contributing factors were passenger distraction and unsafe speed. The female driver’s contributing factors were listed as other vehicular and unspecified. Both drivers sustained head injuries and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the parked sedan and the right front bumper of the moving sedan. Neither occupant was ejected from their vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man on a motorcycle was partially ejected and bruised in a Bronx crash. The collision happened on Westchester Avenue when a vehicle made an improper left turn. The rider suffered injuries to his entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Westchester Avenue collided with a vehicle making an improper left turn southbound. The motorcycle driver, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to his entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorcycle's left front bumper struck the center front end of the turning vehicle. The rider was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3. The report does not specify helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and turning maneuvers that led to serious injury for the vulnerable motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian crossing East Tremont Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The driver was distracted and glare impaired visibility. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was injured while crossing East Tremont Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She was hit by a 2015 Honda SUV making a left turn northbound. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with glare affecting visibility. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630210, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter struck the left rear bumper of an SUV making a U-turn on Pelham Parkway. The 29-year-old e-scooter driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west on Pelham Parkway collided with the left rear bumper of a 2018 Toyota SUV making a U-turn. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west with three occupants. The e-scooter driver was also licensed in New York. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the e-scooter and the left rear bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian was struck on Saint Raymond Avenue in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The victim suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash happened outside an intersection in the early morning hours.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Saint Raymond Avenue in the Bronx after being hit by a vehicle traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian, a female, suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of the crash. No information about the vehicle type or driver details was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Overing Street in the Bronx. One driver made a left turn, the other went straight. The front passenger in one sedan suffered back injuries and bruises. Driver distraction caused the collision. Vehicles damaged at front ends.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Overing Street in the Bronx. One vehicle was traveling straight north, the other was making a left turn. The front passenger in one sedan, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end. The driver errors identified include failure to maintain attention while driving. The injured occupant was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15