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A moped driver suffered severe leg injuries after colliding with an SUV on East 169th Street in the Bronx. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control, resulting in a fractured and dislocated lower limb. The driver remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:40 on East 169th Street in the Bronx. A moped traveling west collided with an SUV traveling north. The point of impact was the moped's center front end and the SUV's right front bumper. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure by one or both drivers to obey traffic signals or signs. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in traffic control compliance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796562, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor-trailer and multiple SUVs collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. Improper lane usage by one driver triggered the crash. Three occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed, no ejections reported. The crash left vehicles damaged and drivers injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 10:25. The collision involved a tractor-truck diesel and several SUVs traveling southbound. The primary contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by one driver, who was changing lanes when the crash happened. This driver, a 60-year-old male, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness with airbag deployment. Two other occupants, including an 84-year-old female front passenger and a 50-year-old male driver of another SUV, were also injured with back injuries and whiplash. None of the occupants were ejected. The impact points included the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the tractor-truck, indicating a side collision likely caused by the improper lane change. The report highlights driver error as the cause without attributing fault to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-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 contusions. Driver inattention and disregard for traffic control caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on E 167 St near Jerome Ave in the Bronx at 3:28 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Jeep SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee and lower leg but remained conscious. The SUV driver, a licensed female, had no reported vehicle damage. The collision highlights driver errors—specifically distraction and failure to obey traffic controls—as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old man driving a sedan overturned his vehicle on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The driver suffered facial abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash, highlighting a serious lapse behind the wheel.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male driver was operating a 2003 Toyota sedan traveling southbound on Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 1:51 AM. The vehicle overturned, causing the driver to sustain facial abrasions. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly attributes the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Vehicle damage was severe enough to overturn the sedan, underscoring the impact of driver error. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi turning right on Park Ave collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cite improper lane usage by the taxi as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:15 PM on Park Ave near Clay Ave in the Bronx, a taxi making a right turn struck an e-scooter traveling straight north. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The taxi driver, licensed and operating a 2024 Toyota, was traveling southwest and had one occupant. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to yield or properly navigate the lane during the turn. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was conscious after the crash but seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling north collided with a bicyclist heading east on Teller Ave. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered head abrasions. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The bicyclist was conscious but injured in the impact.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2023 Tesla taxi on Teller Ave in the Bronx at 11:08 PM. The taxi was traveling straight north when it struck the bicyclist, who was traveling east. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end and the bike's right side doors. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on Teller Ave in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver inexperience and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:35 PM on Teller Ave in the Bronx involving a moped traveling north and a sedan traveling west. The moped driver, a 29-year-old male with a permit license, was injured with abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, along with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' on the part of the moped driver. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted under safety equipment, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic danger from driver errors and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on 255 Exterior Street in the Bronx. The impact injured a 34-year-old female passenger, causing a concussion and neck injury. The crash was caused by the truck driver following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:09 in the Bronx on 255 Exterior Street. A pick-up truck traveling south rear-ended a sedan also traveling south. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the truck. The truck driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan carried a 34-year-old female passenger who sustained a concussion and neck injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and the severe injuries that can result for vehicle occupants even in non-ejection collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774229, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver traveling east on E 149 St in the Bronx struck a slippery pavement, causing injuries to all three occupants. Head and neck contusions and whiplash were reported. The vehicle's left front bumper sustained damage in the impact.

According to the police report, at 6:02 AM on E 149 St near Gerard Ave in the Bronx, a 2022 SUV driven by a licensed male driver was involved in a crash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The SUV was traveling straight ahead when the left front bumper struck an object or surface, damaging the vehicle. Three occupants were injured: a 71-year-old male driver suffered neck contusions; a 35-year-old female right rear passenger sustained head contusions; and a 33-year-old male left rear passenger experienced whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The injuries were classified as moderate (severity 3). The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction compounded by slippery road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided head-on with a bicyclist traveling east on Exterior Street. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a serious head injury, including a concussion. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash, leaving the cyclist incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, at 11:10 a.m., a sedan traveling north on Exterior Street struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 58-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury with concussion symptoms, rendering him incoherent. The report cites the driver’s contributing factor as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating a failure in maintaining proper lane discipline. The sedan’s center front end impacted the bicyclist’s center front end. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment, but these were not listed as contributing factors. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision caused significant damage to the sedan’s front end and resulted in severe injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured when an SUV making a left turn hit him on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. Driver inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with leg injuries and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Concourse near East 153rd Street in the Bronx at 2 p.m. A 61-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by an SUV traveling east that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn led directly to the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy crossing with the signal suffered a fractured leg when a sedan failed to yield while turning right. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 167 Street and Morris Avenue in the Bronx at 2:59 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2013 sedan, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him on the right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The sedan driver, licensed and operating legally, failed to yield to the pedestrian, causing serious injury. No victim fault or behavior was noted as contributing in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and moped collided head-on on Macombs Dam Bridge. The moped driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles were traveling west. The moped’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left front quarter panel were damaged.

According to the police report, at 15:04 on Macombs Dam Bridge, a sedan and a moped, both traveling west, collided. The moped’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The moped driver, a 28-year-old male, sustained a contusion bruise to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct evidence of driver error such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the moped and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist victims were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761702, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound motorcycle struck the rear right bumper of a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a neck injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor.

According to the police report, at 17:25 on the Major Deegan Expressway, a 2019 Yamaha motorcycle traveling south collided with the right rear bumper of a 1999 Honda sedan also traveling south. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a neck injury and concussion. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The sedan's damage was limited to the right rear bumper, while the motorcycle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The motorcycle driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors or pedestrian factors were noted as contributing causes in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762274, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 16-year-old e-scooter rider traveling straight on River Avenue in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered contusions and full-body injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic controls by the driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on River Avenue near East 168 Street in the Bronx at 9:34 AM. A BMW sedan, traveling northeast and making a left turn, collided with a 16-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling southbound. The e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the e-scooter driver and the sedan driver, indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan's point of impact was the left front bumper, while the e-scooter was struck at its center front end. The sedan driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver failure to comply with traffic controls, resulting in severe injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758881, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man suffered a fractured elbow and hand after a taxi passenger distraction contributed to a collision on East 161 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway as the taxi was parked with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured on East 161 Street near Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 10:01 AM. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock. The taxi involved was parked and showed no damage, with impact noted on the right side doors. The driver was a licensed female from New York. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating that distraction inside the taxi played a role in the incident. Additionally, the pedestrian's confusion or error in the roadway was noted but does not shift responsibility from the driver or vehicle occupants. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A baby boy, alone in darkness, was struck and killed by an unlicensed SUV driver on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver did not stop. The child died far from any crosswalk, crushed beneath the left front bumper.

A baby boy was killed on the Major Deegan Expressway when he was struck by the left front bumper of a 2008 Toyota SUV, according to the police report. The report states the child was crossing alone in the dark, far from any crosswalk, when the unlicensed driver hit him and did not stop. The police describe the child as suffering crush injuries to his entire body and dying at the scene. The driver’s license status is listed as 'Unlicensed' in the report, and the vehicle was traveling straight ahead. The police narrative makes clear the driver left the scene. No contributing factors are specified beyond the unlicensed status and failure to remain. The focus remains on the actions of the driver and the systemic danger posed by unlicensed, hit-and-run motorists on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752519, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound tractor truck and a sedan collided late at night on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:50 on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a northbound tractor truck and a northbound sedan. The tractor truck, a 2023 Mack, struck the sedan with its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper and quarter panel were damaged. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver in a 2022 SUV rear-ended a pickup truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. The impact injured the SUV driver with chest contusions. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at the time.

According to the police report, at 9:55 PM on the Major Deegan Expressway, a 2022 SUV driven by a 41-year-old woman collided with the rear of a pickup truck traveling in the same direction. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the truck. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver sustained chest injuries described as contusions or bruises and was conscious at the scene. No ejection occurred. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead southbound before the collision. The pickup truck had no occupants at the time. Driver error in maintaining a safe distance caused the crash; no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Bronx crash. The collision involved multiple sedans and SUVs, with driver inexperience cited as a contributing factor. The injured rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near Melrose Avenue at 21:49. The injured party was a 34-year-old male e-scooter driver who sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. The e-scooter was traveling north, impacting the center front end of a sedan, which also traveled north and sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. Multiple other vehicles, including parked SUVs, were involved or damaged. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver error. The injured driver was wearing a helmet, but this was not cited as a factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15