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A 26-year-old man was struck on Walton Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan hit him on the left front quarter panel. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Walton Avenue near East 167 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was hit by a southbound 2016 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian was in the roadway but not at an intersection. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway struck two parked SUVs. The driver suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. No one was ejected. The crash damaged the front of the sedan and rear of the SUVs.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway collided with two parked SUVs. The driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper struck the right rear bumpers of both parked SUVs, causing damage to the center front end of the sedan and the center back ends of the SUVs. The driver was conscious, wearing a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522214, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck the right side of an Audi sedan on East 167 Street in the Bronx. Both male occupants of the sedan suffered whiplash injuries. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford SUV traveling east on East 167 Street collided with a 2018 Audi sedan traveling north. The impact struck the sedan's right side doors and damaged its right front bumper. Both occupants of the sedan, a 32-year-old male driver and a 36-year-old male front passenger, were injured with whiplash affecting the neck and shoulder areas. The sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed. Both sedan occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors involving failure to obey traffic controls and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver of one car suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely. Both vehicles struck on their right rear and left front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver of one sedan, a 41-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely. One vehicle was making a right turn when it was struck on the right rear quarter panel by the other sedan traveling straight ahead, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights driver mistakes leading to impact and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521494, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan’s front-seat passenger, 63, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Obstruction or debris contributed to the crash. The passenger was restrained and in shock.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford SUV traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway collided with the left rear bumper of a 2020 Hyundai sedan going straight ahead. The impact injured a 63-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat of the sedan. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash and was not ejected, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists obstruction or debris as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The SUV’s front end and the sedan’s left rear bumper sustained damage. No other driver errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a turning SUV on Morris Avenue. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground, bleeding from the head. He lost a leg. Engines hissed. Both vehicles crumpled in the dusk. Streets stained. Lives changed in seconds.

A motorcycle collided with the rear of a turning SUV on Morris Avenue. The rider, unlicensed, was ejected and suffered a severe head injury and leg amputation. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a turning SUV. The rider, unlicensed, flew from the seat. He hit the ground, bleeding from the head. Conscious. One leg gone.' Both vehicles were heavily damaged. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. These driver errors played a central role in the crash. The data notes the motorcycle rider was unlicensed, but the primary causes remain driver inattention and improper lane use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514744, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old woman crossing Grand Concourse was hit by a northbound sedan. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock. Impact was at the car’s center front. The victim was in pain and nauseous after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Grand Concourse struck a 75-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured across her entire body and experienced shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the report emphasizes driver error without blaming the victim. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV driver made an improper U-turn on East 161 Street in the Bronx. The vehicle struck an eastbound e-bike rider. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV’s left rear quarter panel was damaged. Driver distraction contributed.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a 2021 SUV made an improper U-turn on East 161 Street near Morris Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV struck the e-bike at the left rear quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to the cyclist’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east while making the U-turn. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman was hit by a southbound taxi on Findlay Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The impact occurred at the taxi’s left front bumper off intersection.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Findlay Avenue struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's actions are noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway' with unspecified contributing factors. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at night. A 61-year-old female passenger suffered bruises to her arm. The 18-year-old female driver sustained whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and front quarter panel impacts.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway collided around 9:46 p.m. The 18-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt, was merging when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of her vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other sedan, driven by a licensed male driver going straight ahead. The 61-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat of the second sedan was injured with contusions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver suffered whiplash to her neck. The report lists unsafe lane changing as a contributing factor. Neither occupant was ejected. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506976, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon SUV struck a parked box truck on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The impact injured a 3-year-old female passenger in the SUV. The child suffered facial abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Unsafe speed was a factor.

According to the police report, a station wagon SUV traveling east on Grand Concourse rear-ended a parked box truck. The SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The crash injured a 3-year-old female occupant in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV, who sustained facial abrasions and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The box truck was stationary at the time of impact, and the SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The driver of the SUV held a permit license, while the truck driver was licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man crossing College Avenue was struck by a backing SUV. The impact caused internal injuries to his back. The driver, backing unsafely, hit the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. The man remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing an intersection on College Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred when a 2015 SUV was backing southbound and struck the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered internal back injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver's unsafe backing maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Webster Avenue. The taxi driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered back injuries but was conscious and restrained. The SUV driver was uninjured. The crash involved following too closely.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Webster Avenue rear-ended a stopped SUV. The taxi driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver, a licensed woman, was unhurt. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The taxi's point of impact was the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. The SUV showed no damage. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, dislocated face and lost consciousness. Police cited aggressive driving and improper turning as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 Dodge sedan was making a U-turn on 610 Exterior Street in the Bronx when it struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was injured with a fractured and dislocated face and was found unconscious. The report lists aggressive driving and turning improperly as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle's right rear bumper was the point of impact, though no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time. The report does not mention any safety equipment or pedestrian fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503529, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle backing south on Webster Avenue. The driver hit her with the right rear bumper. She suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash happened late at night. The driver was inattentive and backed unsafely.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling south on Webster Avenue was backing when it struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver’s actions included backing unsafely and driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at fault. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers combined with driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman driving north on the Major Deegan Expressway crashed. The sedan’s front end hit an unspecified object. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police noted alcohol involvement. The driver was incoherent and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on the Major Deegan Expressway. She was driving a 2014 Hyundai sedan northbound when the vehicle’s left front bumper struck an object, causing damage to the center front end. The driver sustained hip and upper leg injuries and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver was incoherent and complained of pain and nausea. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver suffered a fractured knee and dislocated lower leg in a Bronx crash. Two SUVs collided on East 167 Street. Unsafe speed was a factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Multiple vehicles were parked nearby.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 167 Street in the Bronx involving two Station Wagons/SUVs. The female driver, age 32, was injured with fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles involved had damage to their front and side panels. Several other parked vehicles were nearby but not involved in the collision. No other contributing factors or driver errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500906, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman crossing Walton Avenue was struck by a taxi backing north. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered upper leg and hip injuries. The taxi’s rear center was damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi backing north on Walton Avenue struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi’s rear center was the point of impact, causing damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver’s failure to safely back and maintain attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499339, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman was hit by a sedan on Walton Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was speeding and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Walton Avenue struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver's unsafe speed and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other vehicles or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and distracted driving in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus passed too closely to a parked sedan on Concourse Village West. The sedan’s driver and an 8-year-old passenger suffered back injuries. The bus driver disregarded traffic control. Both victims remained conscious but were hurt in the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Concourse Village West passed too closely to a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 35-year-old man, and an 8-year-old passenger in the rear seat were injured, both suffering back injuries. The report lists contributing factors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" by the bus driver. The sedan was damaged on its left rear quarter panel. Both injured occupants were conscious and not ejected. The driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle also contributed to the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the driver, while the passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The bus showed no damage despite the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495838, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15