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A diesel truck reversed near East 132nd Street. Its rear bumper struck a 68-year-old man standing off the road. Bones shattered. The truck rolled on. The man stayed conscious, pain radiating through his crushed leg.

According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck was backing west near 650 East 132nd Street in the Bronx when its right rear bumper struck a 68-year-old man. The report states the pedestrian was 'off the road' and 'not in roadway' at the time of impact. The collision resulted in severe crush injuries to the man’s knee, lower leg, and foot, but he remained conscious. The report notes, 'Bones crushed. He stayed awake. The machine rolled on.' No damage was reported to the truck. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' and does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a cause. The incident underscores the lethal risk heavy vehicles pose, even when vulnerable road users are not in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718348, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus and a sedan collided head-on on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. Three sedan occupants suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west when impact occurred on their front quarter panels. The crash caused serious injuries but no ejections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:24 on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. A 2019 Ford bus and a 2003 BMW sedan, both traveling west, collided with impact on their right and left front quarter panels respectively. The sedan carried three occupants, all male, aged 30 to 33, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The bus had one female driver who was licensed. The report lists the contributing factors for the occupants as unspecified, with no explicit mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The injuries and damage indicate a significant frontal collision between the two vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715566, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted, unlicensed driver struck a stopped vehicle on Bruckner Boulevard. The collision injured the licensed driver, causing knee and lower leg trauma and whiplash. The impact damaged the left side doors of the stopped sedan and the right front bumper of the moving car.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:27 on Bruckner Boulevard involving two sedans traveling north. The unlicensed female driver of a 2023 Kia sedan was going straight ahead when she struck the left side doors of a stopped 2018 Subaru sedan. The licensed male driver of the Subaru was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the unlicensed driver. Vehicle damage included the right front bumper of the Kia and the left side doors of the Subaru. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors contributed to the crash, which centers on the unlicensed driver's distraction and failure to maintain control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver failure to yield and inattention as causes of the collision.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on East 148 Street near Bergen Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda SUV traveling north made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage upon impact. No pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, especially failure to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling southeast struck a parked SUV on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The front passenger in the sedan suffered knee and lower leg injuries, experiencing shock. The collision damaged the right front bumper of the sedan and left rear bumper of the SUV.

According to the police report, at 12:17 PM on East 149 Street in the Bronx, a sedan traveling southeast collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper striking the SUV's left rear bumper. The sedan had two occupants, including a 21-year-old female front passenger who was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on East 135 Street at 11 p.m. A front passenger suffered neck abrasions, conscious but injured. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in NYC.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:00 on East 135 Street involving two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles. The impact was to the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A 22-year-old male front passenger was injured, sustaining neck abrasions but remained conscious. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were male; one was unlicensed, and the other held a permit. The vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The injuries and damage underscore the systemic danger posed by distracted driving, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound lane change triggered a collision on the Major Deegan Expressway. Several vehicles stopped in traffic were struck. One driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed dangers of unsafe lane changes amid congested conditions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:12 on the Major Deegan Expressway involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor. One driver, a 40-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. Several vehicles were stopped in traffic when the collision occurred, with impacts noted on left rear bumpers and quarter panels. The driver errors cited focus on unsafe lane changes amid stopped traffic, highlighting systemic risks in congested highway conditions. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash in a collision between an SUV and a sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel, causing moderate damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 PM on East 138 Street near Bruckner Boulevard. A 28-year-old male driver in a 2022 SUV was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, while wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV was traveling east, and the sedan north, both moving straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper hitting the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Both vehicles sustained damage to these areas. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct indication of driver error or victim behavior. The collision involved two licensed male drivers, with no ejections or pedestrian involvement noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A refrigerated van traveling west on Bruckner Expressway was struck in the right rear bumper by an SUV changing lanes southbound. The van’s driver, 27, suffered a fractured elbow and hand injuries, trapped inside the vehicle after impact at unsafe speed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:03 on Bruckner Expressway involving two vehicles: a refrigerated van traveling west and a station wagon/SUV traveling south. The SUV was changing lanes when it struck the refrigerated van’s right rear bumper. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the collision. The refrigerated van’s driver, a 27-year-old male, was trapped inside the vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver operating under New York jurisdiction and the van driver under Florida jurisdiction. The impact point and vehicle damage confirm the SUV’s lane change caused the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702611, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV making a left turn on Grand Concourse. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. Limited visibility contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

At 8:32 PM on Grand Concourse in the Bronx, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a northbound SUV making a left turn, according to the police report. The motorcycle driver, a 51-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries along with whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with the motorcycle impacted at its center front and the SUV at its right front bumper. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV driver’s left turn maneuver combined with limited visibility created a hazardous situation leading to the crash. The motorcycle driver was conscious but injured, highlighting the severe consequences of driver errors and systemic visibility issues on this busy Bronx corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman suffered a severe leg fracture after an SUV struck her while she crossed a marked crosswalk. The driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper at an intersection in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Beech Terrace near Beekman Avenue in the Bronx around 11:00 AM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2020 SUV making a right turn struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and significant injury severity. The driver, a licensed male from New York, failed to yield and maintain attention while executing the turn, directly causing the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701184, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy suffered facial abrasions after a van struck him while crossing Saint Anns Avenue outside a crosswalk. The van was passing southbound when it hit the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The victim was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx at 16:43. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a southbound Ford van, traveling while passing, struck him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the face and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver but notes the pedestrian's crossing location as outside a crosswalk or signal. The van showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicles passing in areas where pedestrians may cross unexpectedly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. Unsafe lane changing by one driver caused a crash that injured three passengers. All victims suffered whiplash and were conscious. Damage focused on front and rear bumpers, highlighting impact points.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 22:30. The collision involved two SUVs traveling southbound. One vehicle was changing lanes unsafely, identified as the primary contributing factor. This unsafe lane change led to a collision impacting the left front bumper of the lane-changing SUV and the right rear bumper of the other SUV. The driver of the struck vehicle was going straight ahead at the time. Three occupants in the struck vehicle were injured, all conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included whiplash affecting the neck, chest, and entire body. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the injured passenger. The driver’s errors, especially unsafe lane changing, directly caused the crash and injuries. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped SUV on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 62-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 15:02 on the Major Deegan Expressway, a 2022 Lexus SUV was stopped in traffic when it was rear-ended by a 2017 Chevrolet SUV traveling southbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 62-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining head injuries and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The police report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702557, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided at East 135 Street and Willis Avenue in the Bronx. Four occupants suffered contusions and bruises, sustaining injuries to limbs and eyes. Both drivers and passengers were conscious and restrained during the crash.

According to the police report, a 2012 Ford sedan traveling west and a 2019 Chevrolet SUV traveling north collided at East 135 Street and Willis Avenue in the Bronx around 12:45 a.m. The sedan impacted the center front end, while the SUV was struck on the right rear quarter panel. Four occupants were injured: the male sedan driver (30) and his female front passenger (27), and the female SUV driver (36) with her female front passenger (47). All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, foot, elbow, lower arm, hand, and eye. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for all involved, with no explicit driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision caused significant vehicle damage but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus making a left turn hit a 62-year-old man crossing East 139 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered severe leg injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The impact occurred at the bus's right rear quarter panel near Morris Avenue.

According to the police report, a 2011 New Flyer bus traveling west on East 139 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 62-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection near Morris Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, according to the report, and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The point of impact was the bus's right rear quarter panel, indicating the collision occurred during the turning maneuver. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. While the pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted, the report does not list any contributing driver errors such as failure to yield. The collision highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697699, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs slammed together on East 141st Street. Metal shrieked. A 33-year-old man, riding up front, bled from the head but stayed conscious. One driver held no license. Speed ruled the moment. The street showed no mercy.

According to the police report, two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on East 141st Street. The crash involved a 33-year-old front passenger who suffered severe head bleeding but remained conscious. The report states, 'Two SUVs collided at speed. Metal tore. A 33-year-old man, front passenger, bled from the head. He wore a harness. He stayed awake.' The crash occurred at 10:13 a.m. One of the drivers was unlicensed, as confirmed by the report: 'One driver held no license.' The primary contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' No evidence in the report suggests any passenger error or contributing behavior. The focus remains on driver actions—speeding and operating a vehicle without a license—both systemic dangers that led to violent injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a bicyclist on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The crash involved traffic control disregard and improper lane usage by the bicyclist, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 149 Street near Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx at 1:30 a.m. A 30-year-old male bicyclist was riding eastbound when he was struck by a southbound sedan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The report highlights the bicyclist's failure to comply with traffic controls as a key factor in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at night on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. A 9-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injury, restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed women. The collision involved a left turn and straight travel, damaging front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:33 PM on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans collided head-on: one traveling north going straight ahead, the other making a left turn heading southeast. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The driver of the northbound sedan was a licensed female from New York, and the left-turning vehicle was driven by a licensed female with a Connecticut registration. A 9-year-old male passenger in one sedan was injured with whiplash and whole-body trauma, secured by a lap belt and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the collision dynamics indicate driver error related to the left turn maneuver. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield or properly judge oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver made a left turn on the Major Deegan Expressway and struck an object or surface with the right front quarter panel. The front passenger suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:50 a.m. on the Major Deegan Expressway. The vehicle, a 2008 BMW SUV traveling north, was making a left turn when the right front quarter panel impacted an object or surface, causing damage to the right side doors. The driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, was cited for contributing factors including driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed. The front passenger, a 42-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained upper arm injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to maintain attention and control during the maneuver, which directly led to the passenger's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15