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A taxi changing lanes on the Cross Bronx Expressway struck a sedan and SUV, injuring a right rear passenger. The impact caused abrasions to the passenger’s face. The crash exposed dangers of unsafe lane changes on high-speed roads.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 16:26. A taxi, traveling west and changing lanes, struck a sedan and an SUV both going straight ahead. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the other vehicles’ left front and right rear quarter panels. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. A 48-year-old male occupant in the sedan’s right rear seat suffered abrasions to his face but was conscious and not ejected. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment. The drivers of the vehicles were licensed, with the taxi driver being male and the others female. This collision highlights the risks posed by unsafe lane changes in fast-moving traffic, as documented by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old sedan driver suffered full-body injuries and shock after aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to a collision with a parked limo on West 165 Street in the Bronx. The impact struck the sedan’s front and the limo’s rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 165 Street in the Bronx at 13:37. The 74-year-old male sedan driver, wearing a lap belt, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan, traveling east and going straight ahead, struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked limo. Vehicle damage was centered on the sedan’s front end and the limo’s rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report highlights driver errors—specifically aggressive driving and unsafe speed—as the cause of this crash, emphasizing systemic dangers posed by reckless vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on West 168 Street in the Bronx. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but was conscious and restrained. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 AM on West 168 Street near Woodycrest Avenue in the Bronx. A 2022 Chevrolet SUV traveling west collided with a 2021 BMW sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with back abrasions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The data highlights driver error in speed management as the primary cause, with no victim behavior noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike driver traveling northeast on Shakespeare Avenue was ejected and suffered a severe head injury. The crash caused internal injuries and unconsciousness. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no vehicle collision damage was recorded on the other vehicle.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected while traveling northeast on Shakespeare Avenue near Grant Highway in the Bronx at 3:50 a.m. The driver sustained a head injury and was unconscious with internal complaints. The report notes unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-bike sustained center front end damage, while the other involved vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-bike riders to severe injury and ejection during incidents even when other vehicles show no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and back injury in a Bronx crash involving multiple parked vehicles. The impact damaged the front and rear ends of several cars. Unsafe speed by the driver was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 162 Street near Ogden Avenue in the Bronx at 2:38 a.m. A 35-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a concussion and back injury. The report states the driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including a 2013 BMW sedan traveling north that struck parked vehicles, damaging the center front end of the BMW and the rear and front bumpers of parked SUVs and sedans. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691909, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old man was hit on Macombs Dam Bridge while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered upper leg and hip injuries but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Macombs Dam Bridge while crossing with the signal. The driver of a 2021 SUV was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to the hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The SUV struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper and showed no visible damage. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688488, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Macombs Dam Bridge. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The driver was distracted by outside car activity. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Macombs Dam Bridge. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2020 SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. The vehicle showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688679, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The crash caused center back-end damage to the SUV and front-end damage to the truck.

According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel collided with the rear of a station wagon/SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old female occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound when the truck impacted the center back end of the SUV. The contributing factor listed was "Other Vehicular," with no specified driver errors. The SUV sustained center back-end damage, and the truck had damage to its left front bumper. No ejections or other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck stopped vehicles on the Major Deegan Expressway. Two passengers were injured, including a 4-year-old child in a restraint and a 64-year-old woman with neck injuries. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway rear-ended stopped vehicles. Two occupants were injured: a 4-year-old child in a child restraint and a 64-year-old woman who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The sedan's driver failed to stop in time, causing a chain collision with two other vehicles stopped in traffic. Both injured passengers were not ejected and remained inside their vehicles. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a sedan turning improperly on Grant Highway in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered back contusions. The bus hit the sedan’s left side while traveling north. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Grant Highway collided with a sedan making an improper U-turn. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper against the sedan's left side doors. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with back contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly," indicating the sedan driver’s maneuver led to the crash. The bus was going straight ahead with four occupants and sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision on Ogden Avenue. The SUV made a right turn and struck the sedan traveling north. The driver was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ogden Avenue when a 2011 SUV was making a right turn and collided with a 2015 sedan traveling straight north. The sedan's driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way". The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the left front quarter panel and side doors of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 3-year-old girl was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Avenue. The child suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Jerome Avenue when a 2022 Kia SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The child sustained a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's actions remain unknown, and no safety equipment was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675752, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Ogden Avenue struck an object head-on. A 12-year-old boy in the left rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The driver’s inexperience contributed to the crash. The boy was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Ogden Avenue in the Bronx collided frontally, causing injury to a 12-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position. The boy sustained a head abrasion but was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured passenger was not ejected and was one of two occupants in the vehicle at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on Grant Highway in the Bronx. The vehicle hit him center front. He suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 SUV traveling south on Grant Highway near Jesup Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when the SUV hit him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman driving an SUV stopped in traffic was hit from behind on the Major Deegan Expressway. Unsafe speed and passing too closely caused the crash. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female driver in a 2013 SUV was stopped in traffic on the Major Deegan Expressway near Macombs Dam Bridge when another vehicle traveling south struck her SUV's left rear bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and passing too closely as contributing factors to the collision. The impact occurred at the left rear bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the striking vehicle. No ejection occurred. The driver held a valid New York license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by a northbound sedan on Ogden Avenue. The child suffered a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The driver continued straight, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured while playing in the roadway on Ogden Avenue. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The crash involved a 2017 sedan traveling north, which struck the child with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian’s location and action were noted as playing in the roadway, but no fault or blame is assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV traveling north struck a Toyota sedan heading west on West 170 Street. The SUV hit the sedan’s left side doors. Three occupants in the sedan suffered whiplash injuries to head and neck. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling north on West 170 Street collided with a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Three occupants in the sedan, including the 27-year-old male driver and two female passengers aged 26 and 59, sustained injuries described as whiplash affecting the head and neck. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused moderate injuries but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury and concussion after an SUV and sedan collided. The SUV struck the sedan with its left front bumper. The driver was unconscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 170 Street involving a 2016 SUV and a 2010 sedan. The SUV, traveling west, struck the sedan, traveling north, with its left front bumper. The 41-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion, and was found unconscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659331, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man riding an e-bike struck a parked Honda SUV on Grant Highway. The rider was partially ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage. The rider was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male e-bike driver traveling west on Grant Highway collided with a parked Honda SUV. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the e-bike and the right side doors of the parked vehicle. The rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, with contusions and bruises noted. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and the parked car sustained no damage. The e-bike driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658084, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Macombs Dam Bridge. A 73-year-old man and a 59-year-old man suffered injuries. Both drivers showed signs of shock and pain. The collision involved front-end impacts. Driver distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 Hyundai SUV making a right turn collided with a 2019 Dodge pickup truck traveling straight on Macombs Dam Bridge. The SUV driver, age 73, and the pickup driver, age 59, were both injured. The SUV driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, while the pickup driver sustained shoulder and upper arm contusions. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. The vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15