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A northbound bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a parked SUV driver struck him on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. The collision caused center back end damage to the bike but left the SUV unscathed.

According to the police report, at 8:52 a.m. on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx, a 42-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2023 SUV that was parked before the crash. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center back end of the bike, which sustained damage. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious but suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors from the bicyclist. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers even when vehicles are stationary or parked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Bronx sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a rear-end crash. Two sedans traveling east collided near East 135 Street. The driver, wearing a lap belt, was not ejected but left in shock. Police cite unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided in the Bronx near East 135 Street at 5:02 AM. One vehicle was parked, the other traveling straight ahead, resulting in a center back-end impact on the parked sedan and a center front-end impact on the moving sedan. The injured party was a 37-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt, who sustained back injuries and whiplash and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was in shock following the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported. The crash highlights risks of rear-end impacts in urban traffic, with driver actions remaining unclear from the data provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries after being struck at an intersection on Bergen Avenue. The SUV driver was traveling north, impacting the pedestrian’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian crossed against the signal, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bergen Avenue and East 149 Street in the Bronx at 19:07. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a northbound 2018 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg, resulting in an injury severity level of 3 and an incoherent emotional status. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a contributing factor, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. Vehicle damage was reported as none.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck struck the rear of an SUV on the Bruckner Expressway. Two vehicle occupants suffered injuries including head trauma and arm wounds. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Bruckner Expressway around 1:00 PM. A tractor truck diesel, traveling southwest, collided with the center back end of a station wagon/SUV also moving southwest. The truck's center front end struck the SUV's rear. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock but not ejected. The front passenger, a 25-year-old female, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bus hit a 35-year-old woman on 3rd Avenue near East 138th Street. She fell, her head bleeding onto the asphalt. The driver did not stop. Morning light caught the blood pooling beneath her as she lay conscious.

A 35-year-old woman was struck by a southbound bus on 3rd Avenue near East 138th Street at 7:50 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the bus hit the woman as she crossed without a signal, causing her to fall and suffer a severe head injury with significant bleeding. The driver did not remain at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal, but this is listed after the driver's error. The vehicle, a 2016 CHEV-TRUCK/BUS, showed no damage, and the point of impact was the left front bumper. The incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction for people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the center back end of a bus on Bruckner Expressway. The collision caused neck injuries to the SUV driver and front passenger, both conscious and restrained. Vehicle damage concentrated at the rear of the bus and SUV.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV traveling north on Bruckner Expressway collided with the center back end of a 2016 Ford bus also traveling north. The impact point was the center back end of the bus and the same area on the SUV, indicating a rear-end collision. The SUV had three occupants; the driver, a 52-year-old woman, and a 17-year-old front passenger were both injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The bus had one occupant, the driver, who was not reported injured. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The collision occurred at 16:30. The data shows no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing on the vehicle-to-vehicle impact and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on East 142 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered a severe knee and lower leg injury, including fractures and dislocations. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:31 PM on East 142 Street near 3 Avenue in the Bronx. A pick-up truck was making a left turn southwest when it collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old male, sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The truck driver was licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the bicyclist. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754073, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on East 143 Street in the Bronx. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle, injuring two passengers with back and head trauma. Police cite traffic control disregard as a key factor in the crash.

At 4:27 AM on East 143 Street near Morris Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs collided, according to the police report. One vehicle, traveling east, was struck on its left side doors by another SUV traveling south. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. Two passengers were injured: a 31-year-old male front passenger suffered back contusions, and a 24-year-old female rear passenger experienced head whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the eastbound SUV and the right front bumper of the southbound SUV. Driver errors involving failure to obey traffic controls led to this violent impact, emphasizing systemic dangers at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck changed lanes unsafely on the Major Deegan Expressway, striking the left rear quarter panel of a sedan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:44 on the Major Deegan Expressway. A box truck traveling north was changing lanes when it impacted the left rear quarter panel of a northbound sedan. The contributing factor cited was "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the box truck driver. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old male, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. He sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies no other contributing factors or victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unsafe lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe injuries after a collision with an SUV that ignored traffic control. The crash occurred on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, leaving the motorcyclist with fractures and dislocations across the entire body.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 18:18 on Southern Boulevard near East 144 Street in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling east and a 2017 Husqvarna motorcycle traveling north. The SUV driver, a licensed female from New York, failed to obey traffic control, which led to the crash. The motorcycle rider, a 48-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained severe injuries including fractures, dislocations, and full-body trauma. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760445, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a right turn struck a northbound sedan on Willis Avenue in the Bronx. Both female occupants of the sedan suffered whiplash and injuries to head and back. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 PM on Willis Avenue near East 145 Street in the Bronx. A 2024 Rivian SUV was making a right turn when it collided with a northbound 2023 Acura sedan that was parked or moving slowly. The contributing factor cited is "Turning Improperly" by the SUV driver. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV’s right rear quarter panel was damaged. Both occupants of the sedan, a 39-year-old female driver and a 53-year-old female front passenger, were injured with complaints of whiplash and injuries to the back and head. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and were conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims, focusing solely on the SUV driver’s improper turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a head-on collision with an SUV in the Bronx. The driver of the SUV was traveling west, the cyclist east. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:45 near East 137 Street in the Bronx. A 47-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, described as semiconscious with minor bleeding. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The collision involved a 2005 SUV traveling west and the bicyclist traveling east, both going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were specified. The report highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving in vulnerable road user crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Bronx intersection turned violent as an SUV making a U-turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle driver was ejected, suffering head injuries and unconsciousness. Impact hit the SUV's left side doors and the motorcycle’s front center, revealing critical driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:04 near East 149 Street in the Bronx. A 30-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and sustained head injuries, rendering him unconscious with abrasions. The SUV, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, was making a U-turn when it collided with the motorcycle traveling westbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s maneuver—making a U-turn—as the critical error leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver’s ejection and severe head injury underscore the violent nature of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752331, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl suffered hip and upper leg injuries after being struck while crossing with the signal in the Bronx. She was left in shock with abrasions. The crash occurred near East 136 Street, involving an unspecified vehicle.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 19:15 near East 136 Street in the Bronx. The girl was crossing with the signal when she was struck by an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors related to the pedestrian or driver, but the impact caused abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, leaving her in shock. The vehicle involved had no occupants and no detailed driver information was provided. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing legally with the signal. The lack of identified driver errors in the report does not diminish the systemic danger posed by the collision, which resulted in significant injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and motorcycle collided head-on on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered neck injuries. The crash involved unsafe speed, according to the police report. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at impact.

According to the police report, at 10:28 AM on East 149 Street near Union Avenue in the Bronx, a taxi and a motorcycle collided. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and impacted at their left front bumpers. The motorcycle driver, a 36-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment and was licensed with a permit. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Toyota car/SUV. Vehicle damage included left side doors on the taxi and center front end on the motorcycle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the motorcycle driver's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old female SUV driver suffered neck injuries in a Bronx crash. The collision occurred when a sedan changed lanes improperly, striking the SUV’s right front bumper. The SUV driver experienced whiplash but was conscious and restrained by an airbag.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 2:26 AM on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The female driver of a 2020 SUV was injured, sustaining neck trauma and whiplash. The report states the sedan driver, a licensed male, was changing lanes and committed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely,' causing the collision. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the SUV’s right front bumper. The SUV driver was not ejected and was conscious with an airbag deployed. The report highlights driver errors by the sedan operator as the contributing factors. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van with defective brakes rear-ended a taxi on the Major Deegan Expressway. The impact injured a 22-year-old female passenger in the taxi, causing back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling north and slowing before the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 10:09 AM. A Chevrolet van, traveling north, had defective brakes, which contributed to its failure to stop in time and rear-end a northbound taxi. The taxi sustained front-end damage from the impact. The injured party was a 22-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the taxi, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt. The report highlights the van driver's error of operating a vehicle with defective brakes, which directly led to the collision. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping before the crash, but the van's brake failure prevented it from avoiding the impact. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746637, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi rolled east near 545 East 142nd. A man walked outside the crosswalk. Steel met flesh. His leg folded, pain sharp. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent, the city’s danger exposed.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east near 545 East 142nd Street in the Bronx struck a 37-year-old man who was walking where no crosswalk marked the way. The report states the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes, 'No screech, no dent. Just his leg folded under steel.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. There is no mention of driver evasive action or vehicle damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The absence of a marked crosswalk and the lack of specified driver error in the report highlight the persistent systemic dangers faced by people on foot in New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota SUV hit a 25-year-old woman in the Bronx. She crossed against the signal. Her body crumpled under the wheels. She stayed conscious, pain radiating. The SUV rolled on, untouched. The intersection bore witness to her suffering.

At the corner of 127th Street and Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx, a Toyota SUV struck a 25-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection. According to the police report, the woman was 'crossing against the light' when the SUV, traveling straight ahead, hit her with its center front end. The impact left her with crush injuries to her entire body, though she remained conscious at the scene. The report notes that the SUV showed 'no damage' and continued on after the collision. The police report lists the pedestrian's action as 'crossing against signal' but does not cite any specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The narrative describes the violence of the impact and the pain left behind, focusing on the systemic danger present at this Bronx intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a northbound sedan on Lincoln Avenue in the Bronx. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left front bumper. The rider suffered facial abrasions and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 18:48 on Lincoln Avenue in the Bronx involving a northbound sedan and an eastbound bicyclist. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was recorded on the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746374, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15