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An unlicensed e-bike driver suffered a fractured shoulder after colliding with an SUV on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV struck the bike’s right front quarter panel while traveling south. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:48 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved an SUV traveling south and an e-bike traveling east. The SUV impacted the e-bike on its right front quarter panel, causing a fracture and dislocation to the e-bike driver’s upper arm. The e-bike driver, a 32-year-old female, was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report identifies the e-bike driver as unlicensed, which is a notable factor in the crash. No other contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified in the report. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The e-bike driver’s injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3).

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a southbound bicyclist stopped in traffic on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The 33-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed confusion and error involving the bicyclist.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn northbound on East 180 Street when it struck a southbound bicyclist stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion or error on the bicyclist's part. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly noted in the report. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike's front end, with no damage reported to the sedan. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights risks during left turns and the vulnerability of cyclists in traffic confusion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion after an SUV struck him on the right side doors. The crash occurred on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with no helmet worn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:20 on East 180 Street in the Bronx. A southbound SUV collided with an eastbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old male, was ejected and sustained a head contusion, classified as injury severity 3. The bicyclist was conscious but not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the SUV's right side doors. No pedestrian or cyclist behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738045, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at East 175 Street and Monroe Avenue in the Bronx. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, unsafe speed, and traffic control disregard as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on East 175 Street near Monroe Avenue in the Bronx at 4:50 p.m. The first vehicle was traveling south with no occupants, while the second was parked eastbound with three occupants. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the left front quarter panel of the parked SUV. A 47-year-old male rear passenger in the second SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Unsafe Speed,' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The injured occupant was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738047, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north collided with a pedestrian at an intersection on Anthony Avenue. Both the 16-year-old moped driver and the 22-year-old pedestrian sustained moderate injuries. The impact caused abrasions and contusions, leaving both conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Anthony Avenue struck a pedestrian located at the intersection. The moped driver, a 16-year-old male, suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as moderate injury. The pedestrian, a 22-year-old male, sustained contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, also moderate in severity. Both parties remained conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The report lists the contributing factors for both individuals as unspecified. No helmet or other safety equipment was used by the moped driver. The pedestrian was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' at the time of the crash. The data does not specify driver license status or explicit driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision at an intersection highlights systemic risks involving vulnerable road users and motorized vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737018, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male bicyclist riding east on Grand Concourse was injured when a northbound SUV struck his left side. The collision caused fractures and dislocations to the cyclist’s lower arm and hand. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, at approximately 8:30 PM, a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Grand Concourse collided with an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the left side doors, causing injuries described as fractures and dislocations to the cyclist’s elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The lack of identified driver errors leaves the cause unclear, but the impact and injuries highlight the vulnerability of the bicyclist in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding SUV collided with a moped on East 175 Street. The impact ejected an 8-year-old passenger hanging outside the moped, causing serious lower leg injuries. The crash exposed dangers of unsafe vehicle speeds and vulnerable riders.

According to the police report, at 17:33 on East 175 Street, a 2018 SUV traveling west struck a moped also traveling west. The SUV's left side doors were the point of impact, hitting the moped's left front bumper. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. An 8-year-old female passenger riding or hanging on the outside of the moped was ejected during the collision. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The passenger was not using any safety equipment. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the risks posed by speeding vehicles to vulnerable passengers on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739336, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider collided with a parked sedan on East Burnside Avenue late at night. The 23-year-old cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cite other vehicular factors contributing to the crash, highlighting driver errors in the incident.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:50 on East Burnside Avenue when an e-bike traveling east struck the right side doors of a parked sedan. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the primary contributing factor for both the e-bike driver and the sedan, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The sedan was stationary before impact, suggesting the e-bike driver failed to navigate safely around the parked vehicle. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling southeast on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided late at night. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right rear bumper of the other. A 35-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 23:20. Both vehicles were traveling southeast, with one striking the other's right rear bumper using its left front bumper. The female driver of the second vehicle, aged 35, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s role in the crash but does not specify pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision caused center front and center back end damage to the vehicles. No ejections occurred. The report highlights driver errors as the cause but does not identify specific violations such as failure to yield or speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a severe head injury in a collision with an SUV on East 181 Street. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way, leaving the motorcyclist unconscious and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 PM on East 181 Street in the Bronx. A 30-year-old male motorcycle driver, traveling north without a license and no safety equipment, was struck on the left rear quarter panel by a westbound SUV. The motorcycle sustained center front end damage. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was unconscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, indicating critical driver errors by the SUV operator. The motorcyclist's lack of a license and safety gear is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver distraction and right-of-way violations in Bronx traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man sped north on Grand Concourse, lost control of his motorcycle, and was violently ejected. He landed headfirst, unconscious with severe crush injuries. Blood pooled under streetlights as the city moved on, indifferent and roaring.

According to the police report, at 8:50 p.m. on Grand Concourse near East 180th Street in the Bronx, a 35-year-old unlicensed male driver operated a 2023 Fengyuan motorcycle northbound at an unsafe speed. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The rider was ejected after striking hard, landing headfirst, resulting in unconsciousness and severe crush wounds to his head. Blood was noted pooling under the streetlights. The driver was not wearing a helmet, a fact mentioned only after the driver errors. No other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The crash highlights the dangers of unlicensed, distracted, and speeding motorcycle operation in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726471, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east collided with a northbound e-bike on East 181 Street. The e-bike driver, a 61-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was partially ejected. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:08 on East 181 Street involving a sedan and an e-bike. The sedan was traveling east and the e-bike north when the collision happened. The e-bike driver, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The e-bike driver was conscious at the scene. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing behaviors on the part of the e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 7:36 p.m. on East Tremont Avenue. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without vehicle involvement details.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx at 7:36 p.m. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead, and was the sole occupant of the bike. The report notes the bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved only the bike, with no other vehicle type specified or involved. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors or other vehicle involvement cited. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No pedestrian or other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a parked motorscooter on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The motorscooter driver, wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered neck injuries and bruising. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention in busy urban streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 180 Street in the Bronx at 14:04. A station wagon/SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was parked and then struck a parked 2023 ZNEN motorscooter from behind. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the motorscooter. The motorscooter driver, also a licensed male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north collided with a motorcycle making an improper left turn on Grand Concourse. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan's front end and motorcycle's rear bumper were damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. A sedan was traveling straight north when it collided with a motorcycle making an improper left turn. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the motorcycle's left rear bumper. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the motorcycle operator. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight, with no contributing factors noted. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, highlighting the danger of improper turning maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723336, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and pick-up truck collided head-on at Prospect Place. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The front passenger in the sedan was also hurt. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash caused serious but non-ejection injuries.

According to the police report, at 15:11 on Prospect Place, a 2020 Ford sedan traveling westgoing straight ahead collided with a 2021 Chevrolet pick-up truck making a right turn southeast. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, causing front-end damage. The sedan had two occupants: a 40-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old male front passenger. Both were conscious but suffered neck injuries consistent with whiplash and were injured but not ejected. The pick-up truck had one occupant, the male driver, who was also injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, but the collision involved a turning vehicle and a vehicle going straight, indicating potential driver error during the turn maneuver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old male driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg in a collision on East 182 Street. The crash involved two sedans, with confusion cited as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 182 Street in the Bronx at 15:26. The incident involved two sedans, one traveling west and the other parked. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' repeatedly as a contributing factor, indicating confusion played a significant role in the crash. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front bumper of the moving sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the parked sedan. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the confusion factor suggests a breakdown in situational awareness or right-of-way understanding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver without a license passed too closely to a parked SUV on Tiebout Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured a 17-year-old passenger, causing abrasions and lower leg trauma. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tiebout Avenue in the Bronx at 8:26 p.m. A 2023 Taizhou motorcycle, driven by an unlicensed male operator, was traveling west and collided with a parked 2015 Honda SUV. The motorcycle struck the SUV’s right side doors with its left front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The injured party was a 17-year-old male passenger seated in the middle rear seat of the motorcycle, who sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior or safety equipment. The crash highlights driver error involving unsafe passing maneuvers and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus and an SUV collided while both were parked on West Burnside Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured a 52-year-old male passenger in the SUV, causing back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:18 on West Burnside Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2015 Ford bus and a 2001 Ford SUV, both traveling east and both initially parked. The bus sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the SUV was damaged at its center front end. A 52-year-old male occupant in the SUV, seated in the left rear passenger position and restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights risks even when vehicles are stationary, with impact causing injury to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man suffered hip and upper leg injuries after being struck while crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash occurred in the Bronx near East 181 Street and Ryer Avenue.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ryer Avenue and East 181 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or the pedestrian. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted in the data. The focus remains on the pedestrian's crossing action at the intersection without a signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715899, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15