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A 64-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries in a Bronx crash. The collision involved a vehicle striking the bike’s right side. Failure to yield right-of-way was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 1550 University Avenue in the Bronx at 18:40. The injured party was a 64-year-old male bicyclist operating an e-bike traveling west. The report states the vehicle involved was going straight south and impacted the e-bike on its right side doors. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the shoulder and upper arm, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the e-bike showed no damage. The data highlights driver error as central to the crash, with no fault attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan merging unsafely struck a moped stopped on University Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious. The crash exposed dangerous lane changes and close passing on busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on University Avenue near the Cross Bronx Expressway at 11:30 AM. A 2016 Chevrolet sedan was merging southbound when it made an unsafe lane change, striking a 2023 moped that was parked or stopped. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and rendered unconscious with unknown bodily injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The moped driver was licensed and traveling southbound but was not at fault. The sedan had no occupants and the driver’s sex and license status were unknown. This collision highlights the dangers posed by reckless lane changes and close vehicle proximity in the Bronx, endangering vulnerable road users like moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway collided, striking each other’s quarter panel and front bumper. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and incoherence, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers contributed to the crash under other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:45 on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a 2001 SUV and a 2024 sedan, both traveling south. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver errors led to the collision. A 28-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear position of one vehicle was injured, suffering neck pain and incoherence. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not assign fault to the injured occupant or note any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision highlights systemic dangers on the expressway involving multiple vehicle types and driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 70-year-old man suffered full-body bruising after a vehicle struck him at a Bronx intersection. The crash occurred as the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, highlighting critical driver error in yielding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:29 on W 176 St near Grand Ave in the Bronx. A vehicle traveling northwest went straight ahead and struck a 70-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian behavior or safety equipment were noted. The impact point was the center front end of the vehicle, confirming the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the car. This incident underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772563, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 36-year-old woman suffered chest fractures after an SUV struck her as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting dangers posed by distracted driving in urban streets.

According to the police report, at 3:26 AM in the Bronx near 1721 Grand Ave, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling south struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing chest injuries including fractures and dislocations to the pedestrian, who remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention to the roadway. The pedestrian’s confusion or error in emerging from behind the parked vehicle was also noted but driver distraction was the primary cause. No helmet or crossing signal factors were reported. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may appear unexpectedly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 48-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on West 180 Street in the Bronx. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way, resulting in abrasions and lower leg injuries. The rider was not wearing safety equipment at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 180 Street near University Avenue in the Bronx at 13:04. The motorcycle, traveling south, struck another unspecified vehicle at the left front bumper. The motorcycle driver, a 48-year-old man, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The injured driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The motorcycle was a 2001 Honda, and the driver was licensed in New York. The report focuses on the driver’s failure to yield as the cause, without attributing fault to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767031, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 17-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries, leaving her in shock and pain. The driver’s failure to turn correctly led to the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West Burnside Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 17-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the driver’s improper turning as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is recorded but not cited as a contributing factor. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as improper turning maneuvers in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A parked Ford van on Jerome Avenue was struck with violent force. The front passenger, age 39, suffered a shattered shoulder. Metal screamed. Flesh gave. The lap belt held him. The street stayed silent after the impact.

According to the police report, a parked 2012 Ford van was struck hard on Jerome Avenue in mid-afternoon. The collision left the front passenger, a 39-year-old man, with severe crush injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The report states the van was stationary ('Parked') when it was hit, and the impact targeted the right front quarter panel. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The front passenger, 39, crushed in his seat. His shoulder shattered. The lap belt held. Metal screamed. Flesh gave.' No driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the police data. The focus remains on the devastating outcome for the passenger, who was restrained by a lap belt but still suffered grave injuries. The report does not cite any passenger actions as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Nissan SUV struck a Nissan sedan from behind on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver and front passenger were injured but not ejected, wearing seat belts. Police cited other vehicular factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 20:31 on the Cross Bronx Expressway, a 2017 Nissan SUV traveling north rear-ended a 2017 Nissan sedan also traveling north. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old female, and the front passenger, a 70-year-old male, both sustained back injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors for the crash, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors without specifying exact violations. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights risks from vehicular errors on the expressway, with no fault attributed to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 47-year-old woman suffered a severe head injury after a moped traveling south struck her while she crossed University Avenue outside an intersection. The impact fractured and distorted her head, leaving her conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on University Avenue collided with a 47-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which sustained damage in the collision. The pedestrian suffered a serious head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation, with injury severity rated at level 3. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or the pedestrian, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash occurred near Morton Place in the Bronx at 6:01 AM. The data highlights the danger posed by motorized vehicles operating near pedestrians outside controlled intersections, with no driver errors explicitly cited but the pedestrian crossing location noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after an SUV made a left turn into his path on West 174 Street. The collision caused knee and lower leg injuries, with the rider semiconscious and complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:17 AM on West 174 Street involving an e-bike traveling southbound and a Jeep SUV making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist, a 17-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was semiconscious and complained of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to speed management. The SUV driver’s left turn maneuver directly caused the collision. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or equipment were listed. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield or adjust speed properly around vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old woman suffered a bruised elbow after a sedan traveling north on Jerome Avenue struck her outside an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious on the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northbound on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection but in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her elbow and lower arm, classified as a moderate injury. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious at the time of the report and did not have any listed contributing behaviors. The vehicle was going straight ahead when the collision occurred. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban areas, particularly to vulnerable pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754168, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 91-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan struck him on West 181 Street in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and made an unsafe lane change. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered contusions and incoherence.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 181 Street in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The 91-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries described as contusions and bruises, with an incoherent emotional status. The sedan, traveling south, struck the bicyclist on the right front quarter panel, while the bicyclist was traveling east and impacted at the center front end of his bike. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's right front quarter panel, while the bike showed no damage. The report focuses on driver errors leading to the crash without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A toddler passenger suffered an eye contusion in a multi-vehicle crash on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved a distracted taxi driver making a right turn and multiple sedans traveling southbound. The child was restrained but injured in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 16:19. The collision involved a taxi and three sedans all traveling southbound. The taxi driver was making a right turn when the crash happened, with the point of impact at the taxi's center front end and the left side doors of a sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors for the taxi driver. A 2-year-old male occupant, seated in the left rear passenger position and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained an eye contusion and was conscious after the crash. The child's injuries were caused by the collision impact, not by any fault of the passenger. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound e-scooter on University Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on University Avenue near West 181 Street in the Bronx at 12:30. The collision involved an SUV making a left turn and an e-scooter traveling southwest going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver’s failure to yield while turning left created a hazardous condition that led to the e-scooter rider’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 13-year-old boy bled in the Bronx night, struck head-on by a speeding SUV. His arm split open. He stayed conscious, pain echoing down Undercliff Avenue. Steel met flesh. The street bore witness. The driver’s speed left no room for mercy.

A 13-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle on Undercliff Avenue near 1501 in the Bronx at 10:40 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the boy was crossing the street outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV, traveling at an unsafe speed, hit him head-on. The impact caused severe bleeding from his arm, but he remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the crash. The driver was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, and the vehicle’s center front end struck the boy. The police report does not list any pedestrian actions as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver’s unsafe speed. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of excessive speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver, unlicensed and traveling west, struck the left side of a southbound sedan making a left turn on West Tremont Avenue. The moped rider was ejected, suffering contusions and lower leg injuries, while the sedan driver remained uninjured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:40 on West Tremont Avenue when a sedan was making a left turn southbound. The moped, traveling westbound, collided with the left side doors of the sedan. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error. The moped driver was unlicensed, while the sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no other contributing victim behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the sedan's left side doors and the moped's left front bumper, confirming the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747326, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 44-year-old male bicyclist riding north on University Avenue suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries after a 2009 Jeep SUV made a right turn, colliding at the bike’s center back end. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on University Avenue around 4 PM. A 2009 Jeep SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a northbound bicyclist at the bike’s center back end. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, including contusions and bruises, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes, indicating driver error related to vehicle maneuvers. The SUV’s impact point was its right front quarter panel, consistent with a failure to yield or inadequate awareness during the turn. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable bicyclists in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan parked on Sedgwick Avenue struck a southbound e-bike, injuring the 28-year-old male cyclist. The impact caused upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in Bronx streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:43 on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Honda sedan, parked and facing north, collided with a southbound e-bike driven by a 28-year-old male cyclist. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper hitting the e-bike's center front end. The cyclist sustained internal complaints and upper arm injuries but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, especially in interactions with vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver was injured and ejected after a sedan merging southbound collided with the moped's left front bumper on the Major Deegan Expressway. The crash caused neck abrasions and left front damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan merging southbound struck a moped that was parked, impacting the moped's left front bumper and the sedan's left front quarter panel. The moped driver, a 34-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained neck abrasions classified as injury severity 3. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor in the collision. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14