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A moped and bus collided on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both drivers were in shock but not ejected from their vehicles.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 16:46 on 3 Avenue near E 156 Street in the Bronx involving a moped and a bus, both traveling north. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was unlicensed and driving at an unsafe speed, which the report lists as a contributing factor. The moped struck the bus at the center front end, while the bus was impacted on its right front quarter panel. The moped driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the vehicle. The bus driver, also 25 and male, was injured and in shock but not ejected. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The report explicitly identifies unsafe speed by the moped driver as a key factor, without attributing fault to the bus driver or any victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a westbound vehicle on E 156 St. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, disregarding traffic control. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and elbow injury but remained conscious.

According to the police report, at 10:50 AM on E 156 St in the Bronx, a pedestrian was injured when a vehicle traveling west failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old male, was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle, described as passing and impacting with its right front bumper, struck him. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3, but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage and had no occupants besides the driver. No victim behavior was listed as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel rolled north on Bergen Avenue. A man stood in the road. The bus merged, its weight crushing his shoulder. He stayed awake as pain filled the street. The bus rolled on, unmarked, leaving flesh and bone behind.

A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder after being struck by a northbound bus on Bergen Avenue near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the collision occurred as the bus was merging and the pedestrian was in the roadway. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, highlighting a failure in visibility or driver awareness. The bus sustained no damage and continued on, while the pedestrian remained conscious despite severe injuries. The police narrative states, 'Steel met flesh. His shoulder crushed beneath the weight. He stayed awake. The bus rolled on, unmarked.' The data does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by limited visibility and the actions of the bus driver in a merging maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766969, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old female passenger suffered a neck fracture and dislocation after an SUV traveling east struck a sedan backing west on East 149 Street. The crash caused shock and deployed airbags, highlighting driver distraction as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 in the Bronx near East 149 Street. A 2023 Ford SUV traveling east collided with a 2018 Dodge sedan that was backing west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. A 23-year-old female occupant in the SUV, seated in the right rear passenger position, sustained a neck fracture and dislocation and was not ejected. Airbags deployed during the crash. The injured passenger was in shock following the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction and vehicle maneuvers like backing in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759521, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided in the Bronx while stopped in traffic. The impact injured a 57-year-old female front passenger, who suffered neck pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front and rear center damage, highlighting a rear-end collision scenario.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on East 149 Street in the Bronx were stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. The first vehicle, a 2009 BMW with one occupant, was impacted in the center front end. The second vehicle, a 2021 Dodge with two occupants, was struck in the center back end. The crash injured a 57-year-old female front passenger in the Dodge, who experienced neck pain and shock and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists no explicit contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distracted driving. The collision dynamics and damage suggest a rear-end impact while both vehicles were stopped. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760047, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe fractures after a Ford SUV made a right turn and struck him in the Bronx. The crash occurred at Park Avenue and East 151 Street during morning hours. The driver disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 7:20 AM on Park Avenue near East 151 Street in the Bronx. A 27-year-old male bicyclist was traveling southbound when a Ford SUV, traveling northeast, made a right turn and collided with him. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the turn. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to obey traffic controls, resulting in severe injury to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver, unlicensed and helmeted, suffered severe leg injuries after a northbound collision with a sedan on Union Avenue. Impact struck the moped’s left side doors. The driver remained conscious but fractured and dislocated knee and foot bones.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male moped driver traveling north on Union Avenue in the Bronx collided with a sedan also traveling north. The point of impact was the moped's left side doors, causing significant damage and severe injuries to the moped driver. The driver, wearing a helmet, was not ejected and remained conscious but sustained fractures, distortions, and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the moped driver as unlicensed. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No contributing factors were specified in the report, but the unlicensed status of the moped driver is a critical detail. The sedan driver’s information, including license status, was not provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a high-speed crash on Westchester Avenue. The rider was partially ejected and sustained contusions. Police cited unsafe speed and improper turning as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The sole occupant, a 37-year-old male moped driver, was partially ejected during the collision and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions noted. The vehicle's center front end was damaged, indicating a frontal impact. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was wearing a helmet at the time, but the police report does not attribute any victim behavior as contributing to the crash. The incident highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed and improper vehicle maneuvers in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx involved a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, unlicensed and impaired by alcohol, crashed while merging. The driver suffered neck injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:45 on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2013 sedan and a 2023 SUV, both traveling west. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male, was unlicensed and had alcohol involvement, contributing to the crash. The driver was merging when the collision occurred, impacting the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and internal complaints, but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites unsafe speed and alcohol involvement as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756269, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn on East 152 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved the driver following too closely, causing impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on East 152 Street near Jackson Avenue in the Bronx. A Nissan SUV, traveling northeast and making a right turn, struck a 34-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were cited. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver behavior in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed driver traveling east on East 158 Street struck multiple parked SUVs. The crash injured a 61-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing an eye abrasion. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:25 on East 158 Street in the Bronx. A 2023 Ford SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver, was traveling east when it collided with parked vehicles, including a 2021 Toyota SUV and a 2015 Nissan SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the Ford and the center back ends of the parked SUVs. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The front passenger, a 61-year-old female, sustained an eye abrasion and was conscious with an airbag deployed. The driver’s unlicensed status and failure to maintain attention led to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck him at an intersection on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The child was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling east, hit him head-on.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx struck a 9-year-old pedestrian at an intersection. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle, causing injuries to the boy's knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered contusions and bruises. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. No driver contributing factors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The focus remains on the vehicle's role in the collision and the resulting injuries to the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan executing an improper U-turn struck a southbound bicyclist on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected, suffering neck injuries and shock. The driver’s error caused a violent collision, leaving the rider with pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash at 12:42 PM on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver was making an improper U-turn when the collision occurred, striking the bicyclist traveling straight ahead southbound. The report identifies "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered neck injuries, shock, and complaints of pain or nausea. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end sustained damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Toyota sedan. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers making illegal or unsafe turns in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a 22-year-old e-bike rider traveling east on East 156 Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist was ejected, suffering upper arm injuries and bruises. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:40 on East 156 Street near Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. A 2017 GMC SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, including contusions. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Additionally, the report notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary contributing factor but places primary responsibility on the driver’s failure to maintain attention during the left turn. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, and the e-bike was damaged at its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752388, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan made a U-turn, disregarding traffic control in the Bronx. The unlicensed driver’s error caused a collision that bruised the cyclist’s knee and lower leg, leaving him conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:10 near East 149 Street in the Bronx. A sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s failure to obey traffic signals. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The cyclist was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment noted. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was unlicensed. This collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers who disregard traffic controls and operate vehicles without proper licensing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan merging eastbound struck a westbound Jiaju motorcycle head-on on East 156th Street in the Bronx. The 19-year-old unlicensed, helmetless rider was thrown, face torn, and left unconscious. A passenger was ejected and injured.

On East 156th Street near Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx, a BMW sedan merging eastbound collided head-on with a westbound Jiaju motorcycle. According to the police report, the BMW's point of impact was its center front end, striking the motorcycle's left front bumper. The 19-year-old motorcycle rider was unlicensed and helmetless, ejected from the vehicle with severe facial lacerations and unconscious at the scene. The report states: 'The 19-year-old rider, unlicensed, helmetless, thrown to the pavement. Face torn. Unconscious.' The BMW driver was licensed and merging at the time of impact. A female passenger on the motorcycle was also ejected, sustaining injuries to her lower leg and foot, and was in shock. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the collision resulted from the BMW merging into the motorcycle's path, causing a violent head-on crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered neck injuries and shock. The sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end were damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at 10:56 AM. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist also traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining neck injuries and experiencing shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision happened during the sedan’s left turn maneuver. The bicyclist was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene. Vehicle damage was limited to the front left of the sedan and the front center of the bike. The report does not indicate any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young man on a motorcycle struck an SUV’s side on Saint Anns Avenue. The light was ignored. He flew from his bike, his head hitting pavement. He died where he landed. Systemic disregard for traffic control proved fatal.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on Saint Anns Avenue collided with the right side doors of an SUV traveling east on East 156th Street. The report states that 'the light was ignored' and lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, underscoring a critical driver error. The motorcyclist, described as unlicensed and not wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal head injuries upon impact with the pavement. The police report also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The crash resulted in the death of the motorcycle rider at the scene. The data highlights the deadly consequences of ignoring traffic signals and failing to observe safe speeds, with systemic danger compounded by the lack of licensing and safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The crash injured both drivers and a front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The collision resulted from improper passing or lane usage by one driver, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at 10:45 AM. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided when one vehicle was merging improperly, cited as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The impact was on the left front bumper of the merging vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other sedan. The driver of the Tesla sedan, a 44-year-old woman, and her 57-year-old female front passenger were both injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly attributes the crash to driver error involving improper lane usage, with no contributing factors assigned to the victims. The other sedan involved was occupied by a single driver. The collision caused significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744762, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound taxi collided with a westbound 11-year-old bicyclist on Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. The child was partially ejected and suffered hip and upper leg contusions. The crash involved driver inexperience and bicyclist confusion, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:28 on Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. A taxi traveling north struck an 11-year-old male bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The taxi's point of impact was the center front end, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was injured in the collision. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report highlights driver inexperience as a key factor, alongside confusion on the bicyclist's part, without assigning blame to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749269, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15