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An unlicensed e-scooter driver collided with an SUV while making a left turn on Wales Avenue in the Bronx. The scooter driver suffered head injuries and a contusion. Police cite improper turning as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:05 on Wales Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved a Station Wagon/SUV traveling south going straight ahead and an unlicensed female e-scooter driver traveling north who was making a left turn. The report identifies "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver, age 33, was injured with head trauma and a contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV had one occupant and sustained damage at an unspecified point of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing solely on the driver error of improper turning by the e-scooter operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan aggressively passed and collided head-on with a northbound bicyclist in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries including whiplash. The crash exposed dangerous driver behavior and improper lane usage in a busy urban street.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:03 in the Bronx near 2769 3 Avenue. A sedan traveling south was passing improperly when it struck a northbound bicyclist head-on. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash. The report cites aggressive driving and road rage by the sedan driver as primary contributing factors, along with improper passing or lane usage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged on impact. This collision highlights the systemic dangers posed by aggressive vehicle maneuvers and failure to yield space to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old male SUV driver lost consciousness during a crash on East 158 Street. The collision involved a parked sedan and caused left front bumper damage to both vehicles. The driver was injured and unconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:28 on East 158 Street involving a 2013 Ford SUV traveling west and a 2010 Mercedes sedan that was parked. The SUV driver, a 61-year-old male occupant, lost consciousness during the incident, as noted under contributing factors. The collision impacted the left front bumpers of both vehicles, causing damage. The driver was injured and found unconscious but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, indicating a critical driver impairment. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740639, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a crash on East 159 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist was unconscious and complained of pain or nausea. The crash involved a stopped vehicle and a moving bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:42 on East 159 Street in the Bronx. The injured party was a 27-year-old male bicyclist who was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was unconscious at the scene and complained of pain or nausea. The report notes the bicyclist as the driver of the bike traveling north, while the other vehicle was stopped in traffic and traveling east. The point of impact was listed as 'Other,' with no damage to the stopped vehicle but some damage to the bike. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited for the vehicle. The data highlights the vulnerability of the bicyclist and the severity of injuries resulting from the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man was struck by an SUV traveling north on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered moderate burns and upper arm injuries. According to police, unsafe speed by the vehicle was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a northbound SUV on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx at 2:30 p.m. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle involved was a Honda SUV traveling straight ahead, impacting the pedestrian with its right front bumper. Another parked Nissan SUV was also involved, sustaining damage to its left side doors. The pedestrian sustained moderate burns and upper arm injuries but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites driver error—unsafe speed—as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured at a marked crosswalk on Trinity Avenue. The sedan, traveling north, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, police report states.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Trinity Avenue near East 161 Street in the Bronx at 2:30 p.m. A sedan traveling north struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact, yet the sedan showed no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians at marked crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742299, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the moving vehicle lost consciousness and was injured. The crash caused visible damage to both vehicles’ bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 700 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at 11:57 AM. A 2023 Jeep SUV traveling northbound collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Dodge SUV. The moving vehicle’s driver, a 51-year-old male occupant, was injured and unconscious after the crash. The report notes the driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The contributing factor listed is 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating the driver’s incapacitation led to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers at the points of impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747948, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman crossing Morris Avenue away from an intersection was struck by a northbound SUV backing unsafely. The driver’s inattention caused a shoulder injury and bruising. The pedestrian was conscious but injured in the Bronx.

According to the police report, at 7:48 AM on Morris Avenue in the Bronx, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Hyundai SUV backing northbound struck her. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing away from an intersection without a signal or crosswalk and suffered a contusion and upper arm shoulder injury. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center back end while backing. No damage was reported to the SUV. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to safely back and lack of attention directly led to the injury, highlighting systemic dangers posed by inattentive vehicle maneuvers in pedestrian spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 61-year-old man crossing East 149th Street. The driver, distracted, kept his hands on the wheel. The man’s head hit the pavement. He lay still. He died there, another life ended by inattention behind the wheel.

A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed on East 149th Street when a taxi hit him with its right front quarter panel, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 1:46 a.m. The report states the man was crossing the street when the taxi, traveling east, struck him. The impact caused the pedestrian’s head to hit the pavement, leaving him unconscious and fatally injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was cited as the primary contributing factor. The driver remained at the wheel after the collision. No evidence in the report suggests any pedestrian error contributed to the crash. The data underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction for people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A garbage truck turning right struck a northbound bicyclist on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was partially ejected, suffering abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause, highlighting systemic dangers for cyclists.

According to the police report, at 3:47 AM on 3 Avenue near East 158 Street in the Bronx, a garbage truck making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper striking the left side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. This incident underscores the dangers posed by inattentive vehicle operators to vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and fractured his hip and upper leg after a distracted driver struck him on East 149 Street. The Jeep showed no damage, but the bike’s front end was crushed in the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:20 on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The 16-year-old male bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, traveling eastbound when the collision happened. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The Jeep involved showed no damage despite the impact occurring on its left side doors, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732034, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east struck a parked sedan on East 156 Street in the Bronx. The driver of the SUV, a 23-year-old woman, suffered shoulder abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:15 on East 156 Street in the Bronx. A 23-year-old female driver of a 2009 Nissan SUV, traveling east and going straight ahead, collided with a parked 2012 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The SUV driver was injured with abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729359, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance slammed left-front on East 149th. Inside, a woman’s arm was crushed. Blood pooled beneath red lights. She stayed conscious, seatbelt tight, pain sharp. Sirens cut the night. Metal and flesh bore the cost.

A 30-year-old woman riding as a front passenger in a westbound ambulance on East 149th Street in the Bronx suffered severe crush injuries to her arm when the vehicle was struck on its left front quarter panel. According to the police report, the woman was belted and remained conscious as blood pooled beneath the flashing lights. The report lists her injury as 'Elbow-Lower-Arm-Hand' with a severity of 4 and describes her complaint as 'Crush Injuries.' The ambulance, a Ford truck, was traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred. The police report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, instead listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of passenger behavior contributing to the crash. The incident underscores the persistent danger even inside emergency vehicles when systemic risks and collision forces converge.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old female bicyclist suffered a head contusion after a collision on Westchester Avenue. According to the police report, the bicyclist was going straight west when she struck the left rear bumper of an unspecified vehicle. The crash caused bruising and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Westchester Avenue involving an 18-year-old female bicyclist traveling westbound. The bicyclist was the driver of her bike and was injured with a head contusion and bruising, classified with injury severity level 3. The report notes the bicyclist's pre-crash action as "Going Straight Ahead" and point of impact as the "Left Rear Bumper" of an unspecified vehicle. The contributing factor listed is "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," indicating confusion on the part of the bicyclist. There is no mention of driver errors or other vehicle contributing factors. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report emphasizes the bicyclist’s error without attributing fault to the other vehicle or driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old boy crossing East 149 Street against the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV. The impact hit the center front end of the vehicle. The child suffered full-body injuries and shock, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 149 Street at the intersection with Courtlandt Avenue in the Bronx. The child was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a 2010 Honda SUV traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action as 'Crossing Against Signal' but does not specify any driver contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicles traveling through intersections where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721401, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-scooter from behind on Melrose Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver, a 61-year-old man, was ejected and suffered neck injuries. The sedan driver was stopped in traffic before the collision. Following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Melrose Avenue in the Bronx around 8:30 PM. A sedan traveling south was stopped in traffic when it rear-ended an e-scooter also traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 61-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained neck injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-scooter's left front bumper. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The sedan driver was licensed in New Jersey, while the e-scooter driver was unlicensed in New York. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan's right front bumper, with no damage reported to the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719322, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a van that failed to yield right-of-way on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The van showed no visible damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, at 11:52 AM on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford van traveling west struck her on the right side doors. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the van failed to yield right-of-way, a contributing factor explicitly cited in the report. The victim sustained a fracture and dislocation in the knee and lower leg area, with injury severity rated as moderate. The van driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. Notably, the van sustained no visible damage despite the impact. The report highlights driver error—failure to yield—as the critical cause of this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed driver ignored traffic controls on Bronx’s 3 Avenue, crashing into multiple vehicles. A 72-year-old female passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The collision’s force struck the right front bumper, revealing systemic dangers tied to driver violations.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:46 on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The unlicensed driver, operating a 2010 Chevrolet SUV traveling north, disregarded traffic control, leading to a collision involving multiple vehicles. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. A 72-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat sustained whiplash and injuries to her entire body, classified as injury severity 3. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The injured passenger was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers who violate traffic controls, endangering occupants and other road users alike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old male cyclist suffered a head contusion after colliding with an SUV on Courtlandt Avenue. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-impact crash with unclear driver fault.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Courtlandt Avenue collided with an eastbound SUV. The cyclist sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The bicycle showed damage to the center front end, while the SUV reported no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The absence of driver errors or contributing factors in the report leaves the cause of the collision unclear, but the impact resulted in injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed male e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The crash occurred while traveling west on Westchester Avenue. The driver was unconscious and sustained abrasions, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured and ejected while traveling westbound on Westchester Avenue at 8:45 PM. The driver was unlicensed, which is a critical factor in this crash. The report states the driver sustained a head injury and was unconscious at the scene, with abrasions noted. No vehicle damage was recorded, indicating a possible loss of control or collision with an object not causing damage to the scooter. Both contributing factors listed are unspecified, but the unlicensed status of the driver highlights a systemic danger. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15