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A sedan backing on Morris Avenue in the Bronx hit a 61-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk. The driver followed too closely and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a sedan backing on Morris Avenue in the Bronx struck her outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed female from Pennsylvania, was traveling east and had three occupants in the vehicle. The report lists driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the sedan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An SUV making a left turn struck a southbound e-bike on Jackson Avenue in the Bronx. The 27-year-old male cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a 2006 Toyota SUV was making a left turn on Jackson Avenue when it collided with a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 27-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The SUV struck the e-bike at the left front bumper and center front end, respectively. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused moderate injuries but no ejection. The driver held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Before dawn in the Bronx, a tanker crashed into a diesel truck. Steel tore. Diesel spilled. A 62-year-old man, trapped in the cab, suffered a broken back. He stayed conscious. The street ran slick with fuel. The city did not stop.

A violent collision unfolded on Walnut Avenue near East 139th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a tanker struck the side of a northbound diesel truck before sunrise. The impact left a 62-year-old male driver with crush injuries and a broken back. He was strapped in and remained conscious as diesel spilled onto the street. The tanker’s front end hit the truck’s left side doors. Both vehicles were driven by men, one with a permit and one licensed. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. The crash highlights the danger when massive trucks collide in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592278, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan was struck from behind by an SUV on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused the crash. Both vehicles traveled northbound. The driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a sedan and an SUV, both traveling northbound. The SUV rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. The sedan's 44-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592274, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 61-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 148 Street in the Bronx. She suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The crash happened at an intersection where she had the signal. The driver’s errors are not specified.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 148 Street and 3 Avenue in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type are provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment is noted. The incident highlights a serious injury to a vulnerable road user despite crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An SUV hit a 68-year-old man on East 148th Street near Brook Avenue. His leg shattered under the weight. He lay conscious, pain sharp, blood on asphalt. The streetlights glared. The city moved on. The night swallowed his cries.

A 68-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his lower leg after being struck by an SUV on East 148th Street near Brook Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man was in the roadway, not at a crosswalk, when the collision occurred. He remained conscious at the scene, his injuries described as significant. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the persistent danger faced by pedestrians on city streets, especially outside marked crossings, as vehicles continue to dominate the roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped driver collided with an SUV on East 135 Street. The moped was demolished. The rider was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west. The crash involved traffic control disregard and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male moped driver traveling north on East 135 Street collided with a westbound SUV. The moped's front end was demolished, and the rider was ejected from the vehicle, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injuries to the moped driver, who remained conscious after the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586479, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An SUV making a left turn struck a northbound sedan on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The sedan’s front passenger suffered a back contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained side and front bumper damage.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling west on Bruckner Boulevard attempted a left turn and collided with a northbound sedan. The impact occurred on the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right side doors. A 38-year-old male front passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering a back contusion. The passenger was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No other contributing factors were noted. Both vehicles were occupied by two people and sustained damage consistent with the described points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587015, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 2023 Kia SUV traveling south on East 142 Street struck an object on its left side. Three occupants suffered whiplash and arm injuries. All were conscious and restrained. The crash caused damage to the vehicle’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2023 Kia SUV was traveling straight south on East 142 Street in the Bronx when it sustained impact on its left side doors. The vehicle had four occupants; three were injured—two men, ages 24 and 26, and a 16-year-old female. All suffered whiplash and arm injuries but were conscious and not ejected. All occupants wore lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle damage was to the left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash details do not specify what the SUV struck or the cause of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589123, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 12-year-old girl was struck while crossing East 141 Street in the Bronx. She suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was in shock. The vehicle hit her with its left front bumper while traveling eastbound. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 141 Street and 3 Avenue in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling eastbound and going straight ahead, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not ejected and had no listed safety equipment. The crash caused a complaint of pain or nausea but no further details on severity beyond injury level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588343, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 34-year-old female passenger suffered elbow and lower arm injuries when an SUV making a U-turn collided with a northbound tow truck on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the truck’s front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when an SUV was making a U-turn and collided with a tow truck traveling straight north on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the center front end of the tow truck. The female front-seat passenger in the SUV, aged 34, was injured with elbow and lower arm trauma. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Passing Too Closely." No other contributing factors were noted. The tow truck driver was licensed and traveling straight. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586164, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on East 145 Street in the Bronx. One driver suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The impact hit the center front end of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were male.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 145 Street near Brook Avenue in the Bronx. One driver, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head wound and minor bleeding. The first vehicle was making a left turn while the second was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of the first sedan and the right front quarter panel of the second. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were male, and the injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A tanker truck struck a stopped SUV on the Major Deegan Expressway. Six SUV occupants suffered head injuries and whiplash. The driver’s inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash. All passengers were conscious and restrained. Damage hit the SUV’s left rear bumper.

According to the police report, a tanker truck traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway collided with the left rear bumper of a stopped BMW SUV. The SUV carried six occupants, all injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The tanker driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The SUV was stopped in traffic at impact. The crash caused damage to the SUV’s left rear bumper and the tanker’s right front bumper. No occupants were ejected. The injuries affected five passengers and the driver, all aged 21 to 47.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 46-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body. The driver was reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash occurred near but not at an intersection.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2015 Hyundai SUV traveling south on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was in the roadway away from an intersection when the collision occurred. The driver’s contributing factor was listed as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was conscious after the impact. The report notes no damage to the vehicle and no other driver errors. The pedestrian’s actions were described as "Other Actions in Roadway," but no fault is assigned. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583153, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Honda SUV hit a Nanrobot scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old scooter rider was thrown and killed. Head trauma ended his life. The scooter lay crushed. Metal and flesh broken. One man gone.

A deadly crash unfolded at Grand Concourse and East 149th in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on. The 44-year-old scooter rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and killed by head trauma. The scooter was demolished. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported pain. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a machine destroyed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 21-year-old unlicensed male driver suffered elbow and arm abrasions in a Bronx crash. The sedan struck left rear quarter panel while making a left turn. The driver was conscious and restrained by a harness. Vehicle damage was to the left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on East 134 Street near Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, unlicensed and operating a 2016 Nissan sedan, was making a left turn when the vehicle impacted the left rear quarter panel. The driver sustained abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and restrained by a harness. The vehicle damage was noted on the left front bumper. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the driver’s unlicensed status and the pre-crash action of making a left turn are key details. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597302, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.

A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two vehicles crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway at night. Both drivers were speeding and distracted. The SUV's left front bumper hit the sedan's right front bumper. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries and shock. Tire failure contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2012 GMC SUV and a 2021 Toyota sedan collided while traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan with its left front bumper, impacting the sedan's right front bumper. The driver and front passenger of the SUV were injured, suffering shoulder, upper arm, and back injuries, and experienced shock. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. Contributing factors included unsafe speed, driver inattention or distraction, and tire failure or inadequacy. The report highlights driver errors such as unsafe speed and distraction as key causes. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A female SUV driver with a lap belt suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries in a crash on East 138 Street. The vehicle struck a stopped taxi and a sedan traveling west. The driver was conscious and complained of whiplash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 138 Street involving a station wagon/SUV, a taxi, and a sedan. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old woman, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and complained of whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact, which occurred at the center back end of the vehicle. The taxi was stopped in traffic, and the sedan was going straight ahead. The SUV driver’s inexperience contributed to the crash, which caused damage to the right rear bumper of the SUV and the front ends of the other vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576878, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Alexander Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers were alone. One driver was injured and unconscious. Impact was at the right front bumpers. Illness was cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained right front damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Alexander Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers were male and licensed in New York. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight in opposite directions. The point of impact was the right front bumper on both vehicles. One driver, age 51, was injured and found unconscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists illness as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers. The report does not indicate any victim fault or additional contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576598, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18