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A 47-year-old woman driving north on Webster Ave lost consciousness, crashing her sedan head-on. She suffered chest injuries and was unconscious at the scene. The impact damaged the vehicle’s left front bumper, highlighting a sudden medical emergency behind the wheel.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female driver traveling north on Webster Ave in the Bronx lost consciousness while driving a 2013 sedan. The report states the driver’s contributing factor was 'Lost Consciousness,' which led to a collision impacting the vehicle’s left front bumper. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and licensed in New York, sustained chest injuries and was unconscious at the scene. The police report lists no other contributing factors or victim behaviors. This crash underscores the danger posed by sudden medical emergencies while operating a vehicle, as the driver’s loss of consciousness directly caused the crash and subsequent injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789244, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Valentine Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were female and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Valentine Avenue in the Bronx collided at 8:50 p.m. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end. The driver of the rear sedan, a 39-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error by the rear vehicle operator. Both drivers were licensed and female, with no other contributing factors listed. The front vehicle was going straight ahead, while the rear vehicle was parked before the crash. The collision caused damage primarily to the center back end of the front vehicle and the left rear bumper of the rear vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman was injured in the Bronx when a moped struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. She suffered facial fractures and dislocations, left incoherent at the scene. The moped showed no damage on impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:58 on Grand Concourse near East 176th Street in the Bronx. A moped collided with a 66-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing the intersection against the signal. The pedestrian sustained serious facial injuries including fractures and dislocations and was incoherent after the collision. The report identifies the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor, categorized as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The moped's point of impact was the center front end, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report, focusing the contributing factor on the pedestrian's crossing behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786862, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries while crossing with the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. Glare and limited view contributed to the crash involving a sedan. The driver was licensed and the vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on E Burnside Ave in the Bronx at 8:51 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites glare and obstructed or limited view as contributing factors. The involved vehicle was a 2005 Toyota sedan traveling east, with a licensed female driver. The vehicle was initially parked and impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis, with injury severity rated as 3. The report highlights environmental factors impairing the driver's visibility, which played a key role in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision between an SUV and a sedan on East Tremont Avenue left a front-seat passenger injured. The impact struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the crash, resulting in chest injuries to the passenger.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Tremont Avenue involving a 2022 SUV traveling south and a 2024 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The front passenger in the sedan, a 42-year-old woman, sustained chest injuries and was conscious after the collision. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced driving, which directly led to the injury of the sedan passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van making a U-turn hit a bicyclist traveling straight on East Tremont Avenue. The cyclist suffered a back injury but was conscious. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the collision’s cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 p.m. in the Bronx near East Tremont Avenue. A van was making a U-turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling westbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the van’s left rear quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, specifically noting these errors for the van driver. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not cited for any contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the van’s left rear bumper and the bike’s front end. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal on Jerome Avenue. The vehicle involved showed no damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors, highlighting unclear driver errors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Jerome Avenue and East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx at 16:02. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to the hip and upper leg, with injury severity rated as moderate. The vehicle involved showed no damage and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, indicating driver errors may have played a role, though no explicit driver fault such as failure to yield is cited. No victim behaviors were identified as contributing factors. The lack of vehicle damage suggests a low-speed impact, but the pedestrian was still injured crossing legally marked areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771669, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy suffered a fractured shoulder after a moped hit him at an intersection in the Bronx. The moped driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck.

According to the police report, a moped traveling straight ahead on E 180 St in the Bronx collided with a 14-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and was in shock. The report cites the moped driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which also sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors—specifically failure to yield and speeding—that caused serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male driver was incoherent after a collision involving two sedans in the Bronx. Both vehicles were parked before impact. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor. The driver suffered unspecified injuries but was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on East Burnside Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved two sedans, both initially parked. The driver, a 38-year-old male, was found incoherent and sustained unspecified injuries. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The impact points were the right front quarter panel of one sedan and the left front quarter panel of the other. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound at the time of the incident. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The report highlights driver impairment due to alcohol as the critical cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762900, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east on Webster Avenue struck two parked sedans, colliding with their left rear panels before overturning. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 20:08 in the Bronx on Webster Avenue, an eastbound SUV driven by a 28-year-old female occupant collided with two parked sedans. The SUV impacted the left rear bumper and quarter panels of both sedans, causing the SUV to overturn. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of driver error from the parked vehicles. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. This collision highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed in urban environments, resulting in severe vehicle damage and occupant injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing an intersection on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention caused a head injury, leaving the pedestrian bruised and injured. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx around 8:16 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2016 Honda sedan traveling east struck him. The report identifies the driver’s inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a head injury described as a contusion or bruise, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, yet it sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike slammed into a sedan’s rear on Cross Bronx Expressway. The rider, helmetless, flew headfirst and gashed her neck. She lay conscious, bleeding on the asphalt as traffic moved on. The crash left her broken, the city unchanged.

According to the police report, a motorbike collided with the rear of a sedan on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Monroe Avenue at 13:42. The report states the rider, a 32-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered severe neck lacerations, remaining conscious but bleeding on the roadway. The police cite 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling south and going straight ahead when the motorbike struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary focus remains on the cited driver errors. The incident underscores the dangers of close following and unsafe passing on city expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old unlicensed e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a collision with a Jeep SUV on East Tremont Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control disregard, resulting in abrasions and lower leg injuries to the cyclist.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike driver, a 24-year-old male, was making a right turn when his vehicle struck the right front bumper of a Jeep SUV traveling eastbound. The e-bike driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed, and no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The Jeep SUV was occupied by three individuals and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted bus driver changing lanes struck an eastbound e-bike on Walton Avenue. The 41-year-old bicyclist was ejected, suffering fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The bus showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Walton Avenue in the Bronx around 4 p.m. The bus was changing lanes when the collision happened, with the contributing factor listed as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The e-bike rider, a 41-year-old man traveling eastbound, was struck at the center front end of his vehicle. He was ejected from the bike and sustained serious injuries including fractures, distortions, and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus sustained no damage and had no occupants at the time. The report explicitly cites the bus driver's distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive vehicle operators to vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man was injured when an ambulance traveling east struck him outside an intersection on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic abrasions. The ambulance showed no damage, indicating a high-impact collision.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling straight ahead eastbound on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian who was located outside an intersection. The pedestrian was injured with abrasions to the abdomen and pelvis and remained conscious. The ambulance sustained no damage despite impact at the center front end. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The pedestrian was performing 'other actions in roadway,' but no contributing factors were attributed to the driver. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside intersections when large emergency vehicles are operating.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752762, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man suffered a severe head injury after being hit while crossing Grand Concourse outside a crosswalk. He was found unconscious with a concussion. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:45 while crossing Grand Concourse near Morris Avenue, not at an intersection or crosswalk. The pedestrian was unconscious with a head injury and diagnosed with a concussion. The vehicle involved was unspecified, with no details on driver actions or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk but does not list this as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited in the data. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside designated crossing areas, with serious injuries resulting from vehicle impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a parked SUV on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The rider was conscious but bruised. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors, highlighting driver errors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx involving an e-bike traveling south and a parked 2006 Honda SUV. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The rider was conscious at the scene. The SUV was stationary before impact, indicating the collision resulted from the e-bike rider's failure to avoid the parked vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the rider but does not assign fault to the victim. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle sustained damage to its center back end, while the e-bike was damaged at its center front end. No safety equipment was reported for the e-bike rider. This crash underscores risks posed by collisions with parked vehicles and the severe injuries e-bike riders can suffer.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south on Echo Place struck three pedestrians outside an intersection. All victims suffered injuries including head abrasions and shoulder trauma. The driver’s unsafe speed and aggressive driving caused the crash, leaving victims in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a 2023 Taizhou moped traveling south on Echo Place collided with three pedestrians who were not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The victims—a 26-year-old woman and two young boys aged 3 and 5—sustained injuries including shoulder and head abrasions, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites the moped driver’s unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. No vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrians were injured despite not being in the roadway, highlighting the danger posed by the driver’s reckless behavior. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrians themselves.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north on East 175 Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her entire body. The crash involved driver errors including disregarding traffic control and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on East 175 Street in the Bronx struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report identifies the moped driver’s failure to obey traffic control devices and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the moped's left front bumper. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were cited. This crash highlights driver errors related to traffic control disregard and speed as central causes of injury to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A forklift driver made a right turn and struck a 51-year-old woman crossing at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 PM near 2050 Webster Avenue in the Bronx. A male forklift driver, traveling southeast and making a right turn, impacted a pedestrian located at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 51-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The point of impact was the center front end of the forklift, which sustained damage in the same area. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The victim was conscious after the collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle operators’ failure to control their following distance in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745732, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15