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A bus traveling west struck a parked sedan on East 149 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on East 149 Street in the Bronx collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the bus. The sedan’s 39-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error on the part of the bus operator. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi changing lanes struck a sedan going straight on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The left front bumper of the taxi hit the right front bumper of the sedan. A 48-year-old female rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:44 AM on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. A taxi traveling south was changing lanes when it collided with a sedan also traveling south and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the taxi and the right front bumper of the sedan. The taxi had one occupant, the driver, while the sedan had two occupants. A 48-year-old female rear passenger in the sedan sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was classified with injury severity level 3. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the taxi driver's lane change maneuver directly preceded the collision. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited. The passenger was not ejected and no safety equipment status was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered chest injuries after a collision with a westbound sedan making a left turn on East 156 Street. The crash involved driver inattention and bicyclist confusion, resulting in serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on East 156 Street in the Bronx. A 29-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike eastbound was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained chest injuries classified as severity level 3, including contusions and bruises. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, alongside bicyclist error or confusion. The sedan driver, a licensed female from New York, was making a left turn at the time of impact. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision highlights critical failures in driver attention and the dangers posed to vulnerable road users in turning conflicts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman entered the Melrose Avenue crosswalk. Two Jeeps, steel and speed, converged from opposite sides. She was struck and killed at the intersection. The street claimed her life in the cold Bronx night.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old woman was killed while crossing Melrose Avenue at East 157th Street in the Bronx. The incident occurred at 19:11, when two Jeeps—one traveling south, the other north—approached the intersection. Both vehicles struck the woman as she was in the crosswalk. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, providing no evidence of evasive action or yielding. The narrative states, 'Steel met flesh. She died where she fell.' The victim's action is noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but this is mentioned only after the absence of any driver error cited in the data. The report underscores the lethal danger at this intersection, with two vehicles converging and a pedestrian left dead in the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with a sedan on East 148 Street. The motorcycle driver, 22, suffered an upper arm injury. The crash was caused by unsafe speed and improper turning.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided in the Bronx, injuring the motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male. According to the police report, the driver was injured due to unsafe speed and turning improperly. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The sedan was slowing or stopping at the time of impact. The motorcycle driver sustained a contusion to the upper arm and was conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man was hit while crossing Westchester Avenue outside a crosswalk. The SUV, driven by a woman with a permit, made a left turn and struck the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The man suffered hip and upper leg bruises.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Westchester Avenue outside a crosswalk when a 2019 Hyundai SUV made a left turn and struck him on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The driver, a female with a New York permit license, was traveling east and made the left turn that resulted in the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl was hit by an SUV while crossing East 156 Street outside an intersection. The vehicle was parked before impact. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her entire body. The driver’s left front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2018 Ford SUV on East 156 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The SUV was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on its left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions are noted as crossing without a signal, but no driver violations such as failure to yield are recorded. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685099, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Westchester Avenue. The SUV hit with its right front bumper. The driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was incoherent at the scene. Airbag deployed; lap belt used.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver operating a 2014 Honda SUV was injured in a crash on Westchester Avenue. The vehicle was traveling west, going straight ahead, when the right front bumper made impact. The driver was not ejected but suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was incoherent at the scene. Safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt were in use. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. The driver complained of pain and nausea following the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681599, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed driver struck two parked vehicles on Bergen Avenue in the Bronx. A 42-year-old female passenger suffered a serious head injury. Alcohol and unsafe speed were factors. The crash left the passenger conscious but injured.

According to the police report, an unlicensed male driver traveling north on Bergen Avenue collided with two parked vehicles. The crash involved multiple SUVs and a sedan. A 42-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear of the driver's vehicle sustained a head injury classified as severe (injury severity 3). The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed, compounding the risk. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Damage was reported on the front bumpers of the moving vehicle and the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck rolled down Westchester Avenue. A man crossed at the intersection. Steel hit his head. Blood pooled on the street. The signal was ignored. He lay unconscious, fifty-three years old. The Bronx night fell silent.

A 53-year-old man was struck by a dump truck while crossing Westchester Avenue near Forest Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the crosswalk when the truck hit him, causing a severe head injury and leaving him unconscious and bleeding. The report notes, 'Signal ignored.' The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was listed as 'crossing against signal,' but the report also lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified.' No helmet or other safety equipment is mentioned. The crash left the street silent, marked by blood and steel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured when an SUV struck her vehicle’s right side doors on Jackson Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered a chest injury and concussion. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Jackson Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2014 Nissan sedan and a 2008 Land Rover SUV. The SUV, traveling east, struck the right side doors of the sedan, which was traveling north. The sedan’s 79-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a chest injury and concussion. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no safety equipment details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681912, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the left side of a box truck on Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved improper lane usage during passing. Both vehicles traveled north.

According to the police report, a box truck was starting from parking when a sedan traveling north on Saint Anns Avenue attempted to pass improperly and collided with the truck's left side doors. The sedan's right front bumper struck the truck, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock. She was not ejected and had no safety equipment listed. The contributing factor identified was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The box truck had two occupants and was licensed in New Jersey. The sedan was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679702, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old man riding a bike south on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx was injured. He suffered abrasions and lower leg trauma. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. No other vehicles or driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash. The cyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The driver was unlicensed. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The crash involved only the bicyclist, with no other vehicles or pedestrians mentioned. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage. The report does not specify what caused the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing Westchester Avenue against the signal. The impact hit his lower leg and foot. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling east with no reported vehicle damage. The child suffered bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2007 Jeep sedan traveling east on Westchester Avenue struck him with the right front bumper. The child was crossing against the signal at a location not at an intersection. He sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate driver errors such as failure to yield. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667753, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old girl was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in the Bronx. The SUV hit her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old female pedestrian was injured in the Bronx after being struck by a northbound SUV. The collision occurred as she crossed the street outside a crosswalk or signal. The SUV impacted the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian's crossing outside a crosswalk is noted but not cited as a cause. No helmet or signal use was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped making a U-turn collided with a sedan going straight on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver, 18, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the moped’s front center.

According to the police report, a moped driver with a learner's permit was making an improper U-turn on Westchester Avenue when his vehicle collided with a sedan traveling northeast. The sedan was going straight ahead and struck the moped with its left front bumper. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The contributing factor listed was "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error on the moped operator’s part. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman clung to a moving box truck on Union Avenue. She lost her grip. She fell. Her head struck the ground. The wheels rolled over her. The truck kept going. The street stayed silent. She was left with crushing injuries.

A 34-year-old woman was riding on the outside of a box truck near East 156th Street on Union Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, she fell from the moving vehicle, struck her head, and was run over by the truck’s wheels. She suffered severe crush injuries. The report notes, 'A woman, 34, clung to the outside of a moving box truck. No belt. No shield. She fell. Her head struck. The wheels crushed. The truck kept north.' The police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The woman was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus hit a two-year-old boy on Prospect Avenue. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. Blood pooled from his leg. He lay conscious on the pavement. The bus rolled south, its front untouched. No stop. No signal. The street stayed silent.

A two-year-old boy was struck by a bus near 671 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the child was crossing the street without a crosswalk or signal when the bus, traveling south, hit him with its center front end. The boy suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes that the bus did not stop and showed no visible damage. Contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are identified in the data. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck an e-scooter turning right on East 161 Street in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries. Both the scooter driver and passenger were injured. Police cite pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a factor.

According to the police report, a 2017 Dodge SUV traveling east on East 161 Street collided with a northbound e-scooter making a right turn. The e-scooter driver, age 22, was ejected and sustained head injuries with abrasions. A passenger on the scooter, also 22, was ejected and injured with head abrasions. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, damaging its center front end. The e-scooter's front end was also damaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors from the SUV were specified. The scooter driver had a permit license and was not wearing safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx late at night. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver followed too closely and had limited view. Both vehicles hit front-center.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2017 Ford sedan collided with him on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The sedan and bike both impacted at their center front ends. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash occurred at 11:53 p.m. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15