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A moped traveling north on Morris Avenue hit a 40-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash involved failure to yield and unsafe speed by the moped driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:47 AM on Morris Avenue in the Bronx. A moped traveling straight ahead struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The report cites the moped driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and speed control as central to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old boy crossing Jerome Avenue against the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg caused bruising and moderate injury. The driver continued straight, hitting the child with the right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Jerome Avenue at 14:29 while crossing against the signal. The northbound sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead when it struck the child with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruising to the hip and upper leg, classified as a moderate injury (severity 3). The report lists the pedestrian’s action as crossing against the signal but does not cite any driver contributing factors explicitly. The collision’s point of impact and vehicle damage were both on the right front bumper, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian in the crosswalk area. No other contributing factors or victim safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with an SUV on East 170 Street in the Bronx. The crash involved failure to yield and unsafe speed, resulting in abrasions and lower leg injuries to the rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on East 170 Street in the Bronx. A 22-year-old male motorcyclist, traveling eastbound without a license, was involved in a collision with a westbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Unsafe Speed' on the motorcyclist's part. The SUV sustained no damage, indicating the impact was primarily on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and right side doors. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured, highlighting the severe consequences of driver errors and unsafe conditions in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus rolled west on Jerome Avenue. Its rear struck a baby boy at East 170th. Blood on his face, he cried out. The bus did not stop. The street echoed with pain. The child survived. The city moved on.

According to the police report, a westbound bus struck a baby boy with its left rear quarter panel at the intersection of Jerome Avenue and East 170th Street in the Bronx. The report states the child, a male pedestrian, suffered severe bleeding to his face and was conscious after the impact. The narrative notes, 'A baby boy, face bloodied, struck by the rear of a westbound bus. He cried. He lived. The bus did not stop.' The driver of the bus continued without stopping at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on driver error, but the failure to remain at the scene is clear. No mention is made of any pedestrian actions contributing to the crash. The report centers the harm: a child, struck and left behind, while the bus and city moved on.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731004, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling west collided on East 172 Street. Three passengers suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. The crash involved a rear-end impact and driver errors including traffic control disregard and inattention, according to the police report.

At 20:24 on East 172 Street, two sedans traveling west collided, resulting in injuries to three passengers. According to the police report, the crash involved a rear-end impact where one sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The injured passengers, all occupants of the vehicles, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses, and none were ejected from their vehicles. The driver errors—disregarding traffic control and inattention—were central to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers in driver behavior on this stretch of road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider struck the left rear quarter panel of an SUV making a left turn on Grand Concourse. The rider, helmeted and conscious, suffered severe leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on Grand Concourse near Mount Eden Parkway in the Bronx. A motorcycle traveling north collided with the center front end of an SUV traveling east that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left rear quarter panel and the SUV's center front end. The motorcycle driver, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure in the SUV driver's attention during the turn. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman driving a Nissan SUV on Grand Concourse fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle struck an object or surface head-on, causing a head abrasion. The driver was conscious but injured, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female driver operating a 2016 Nissan SUV on Grand Concourse fell asleep while driving southbound. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle impacted with its center front end, sustaining damage in the same area. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim errors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver fatigue and its direct role in causing serious injury and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2014 SUV struck a stationary or slow object on East Clarke Place in the Bronx. Two occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol involvement and driver distraction were cited in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on East Clarke Place in the Bronx. The vehicle, a 2014 SUV traveling east, impacted with its center front end. The driver, a 46-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 50-year-old female, both sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3, including whiplash. Neither occupant was ejected, and both were conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was operating the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision damaged the center front end of the vehicle, indicating a frontal impact consistent with driver error under the influence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver, partially ejected and injured, collided with a stopped SUV on Jerome Avenue. The crash involved improper passing and passenger distraction, causing abrasions to the rider’s lower arm and hand. The impact struck the SUV’s right side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jerome Avenue at 10:58. A moped traveling south was passing a stopped SUV when it struck the SUV’s right side doors. The moped driver, a 42-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors on the moped. The SUV was stopped in traffic, and the impact caused damage to its right side doors. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the dangers of improper passing maneuvers combined with distractions inside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep surged from parking on Selwyn Avenue. A 26-year-old woman stood in its path. Metal met flesh. She fell, semiconscious, blood pooling. Lacerations marked her body. The SUV showed no damage. The driver remained unscathed.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV pulled out from parking near 1650 Selwyn Avenue in the Bronx at 11:35 a.m. The vehicle struck a 26-year-old woman who was standing in the street. The report states she was left semiconscious and bleeding, with severe lacerations across her body. The SUV bore no visible damage, and the driver was not injured. Police list 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor in the collision. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s aggressive maneuver as the primary cause of this violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling west collided on East 170 Street in the Bronx. The left rear bumper of one vehicle struck the front center of the other. A 26-year-old female passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries, experiencing shock at the scene.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on East 170 Street near Townsend Avenue when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of one sedan striking the center front end of the other. The crash happened at 17:04. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. A 26-year-old female occupant, seated as the front passenger in one vehicle, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and was in shock at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain-reaction crash involving a box truck and multiple SUVs unfolded on the Cross Bronx Expressway. A 25-year-old sedan driver suffered facial contusions. Police report details vehicles slowing or stopping, with impacts centered on rear bumpers and front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 13:10. The collision involved a box truck traveling straight ahead and several passenger vehicles, including SUVs and a sedan, all moving eastbound. The box truck struck the right front quarter panel of a vehicle, while SUVs were involved in rear-end impacts, with damage noted on center back ends. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report indicates pre-crash actions such as 'slowing or stopping' for the SUVs and 'stopped in traffic' for the sedan. Contributing factors are listed as unspecified, but the pattern of rear-end impacts suggests failure to maintain safe distance or attention among drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a driver failed to yield and struck him while crossing with the signal. The crash occurred on Claremont Parkway, highlighting driver inattention and failure to yield as critical factors.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 5:00 PM on Claremont Parkway. A 72-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead but failed to yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to pay attention and yield right-of-way. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a 16-year-old bicyclist from behind on Townsend Avenue. The teen was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police cited aggressive driving and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Townsend Avenue collided with a northbound bicyclist, striking him at the center back end. The bicyclist, a 16-year-old male, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies aggressive driving and following too closely by the sedan driver as contributing factors. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The sedan showed no vehicle damage and was going straight ahead before the crash. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically aggressive driving and failure to maintain a safe following distance, as the primary causes of injury to the vulnerable bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered back injuries and shock after disregarding traffic control. The collision occurred while the scooter traveled north and another vehicle made a right turn. The crash caused pain and nausea, with no ejection reported.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on East Clarke Place at 13:30. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-scooter was traveling north, going straight ahead, when it collided with another vehicle making a right turn, impacting the center front end of the other vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. There was no ejection from the vehicle. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by disregarding traffic controls in vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Sheridan Avenue in the Bronx, injuring two rear-seat passengers. The impact struck the sedan’s right side, causing concussions and abrasions. Unsafe speed and traffic control disregard contributed to the violent collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 3:52 AM on Sheridan Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2019 BMW sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west. The sedan was struck on its right side doors, sustaining damage to the right rear quarter panel. The SUV impacted the sedan with its center front end. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two male rear passengers in the sedan, ages 20 and 24, were injured. The 20-year-old suffered a concussion, and the 24-year-old sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and failure to obey traffic controls—as key causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703647, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevy SUV barreled into a freight truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The driver, unbelted and distracted, died alone at the scene. The truck slowed; the SUV did not. Metal, glass, and blood marked the highway’s edge.

According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling eastbound on the Cross Bronx Expressway crashed straight into the rear of a slowing freight truck. The sole occupant, a 38-year-old male driver, suffered fatal head injuries and internal bleeding, dying at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV struck the truck's center rear while the truck was slowing or stopping. No other injuries were reported. The police narrative states, 'A Chevy SUV drove straight into a slowing freight truck. The driver, 38, unbelted, struck his head. Internal bleeding. No one else in the car. He died there, alone, before the lights came.' The data highlights driver distraction as the critical factor in this deadly collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702972, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man was struck at a marked crosswalk on Walton Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:05 AM on Walton Avenue in the Bronx. A 59-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was hit by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2015 model vehicle registered in New Jersey. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield and distraction leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a van traveling straight on Morris Avenue. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained left and right side damage.

According to the police report, at 6:03 AM on Morris Avenue, a 42-year-old male sedan driver was making a left turn when he collided with a van traveling southbound. The sedan's left side doors and the van's right front bumper were damaged on impact. The sedan driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, as the primary causes of this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after colliding with a parked SUV on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle showed no damage. Police cited pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor, with the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:17 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. A 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured after coming into contact with a stationary 2022 SUV parked facing north. The point of impact was the right side doors of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and incoherence noted at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' twice as contributing factors, indicating confusion on the pedestrian's part. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, as the vehicle was parked. The focus remains on the pedestrian's actions in the roadway leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15