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A motorscooter slammed into an SUV turning left on Boston Road. The 19-year-old rider, helmetless, was hurled to the pavement, head torn open. Aggressive driving and failure to yield left blood on Bronx concrete at midday.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at Boston Road and East 179th Street in the Bronx when a station wagon/SUV made a left turn and was struck by a motorscooter traveling straight. The report states the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The 19-year-old male motorscooter rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe head lacerations and was found conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the rider as not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the primary driver errors. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors, while the motorscooter's front end was crushed. The crash unfolded in broad daylight, underscoring the lethal consequences of driver aggression and failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after a sedan struck him on Elsmere Place near Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver, traveling northeast, impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing shock and serious injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Elsmere Place near Southern Boulevard in the Bronx struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The contributing factor listed for the crash is "Other Vehicular," indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The report does not specify the pedestrian’s location or actions prior to the collision, nor does it list any pedestrian contributing factors. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in vehicle control leading to severe pedestrian injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. One driver turned improperly, striking the other vehicle’s left side. A 45-year-old woman suffered shoulder injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:02 on Morris Park Avenue near Vanburen Street in the Bronx. Two station wagons/SUVs collided: one traveling east made a left turn, hitting the left side doors of the other vehicle traveling north. The driver of the northbound SUV, a 45-year-old female occupant, was injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor by the driver making the left turn. Both drivers were licensed in New York and conscious after the collision. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left side doors of the struck vehicle. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter on Vyse Avenue, ejecting the 60-year-old scooter driver. The rider suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause, highlighting systemic risks for vulnerable riders.

According to the police report, at 2:45 AM on Vyse Avenue, a sedan traveling straight ahead collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the scooter's right front bumper. The 60-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained neck abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. He remained conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors were listed for the victim or the driver. The collision underscores the dangers posed to vulnerable road users by inattentive motor vehicle drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765889, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Both sedan occupants suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 9:37 AM on the Cross Bronx Expressway, a box truck traveling east collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan also heading east. The sedan carried two occupants: a 37-year-old male driver and a 38-year-old female front passenger. Both sustained back injuries classified as injury severity 3 and were reported to be in shock. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the box truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. The sedan driver held a permit license, and the truck driver was licensed in Florida. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The collision caused damage to the sedan's right rear quarter panel and the truck's left front bumper. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made an improper left turn and struck the moped head-on. The crash occurred on Devoe Avenue in the Bronx at 7:40 p.m., with unsafe speed cited as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 7:40 p.m. on Devoe Avenue in the Bronx. A GMC SUV was making a left turn eastbound when it collided with a westbound moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The moped driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. The SUV's right rear bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was licensed status unknown, while the SUV driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A cyclist blew through the light at East 178th and Boston. The bike struck a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell, blood pooling from her head. The bike stood upright. She did not. She stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling south on Boston Road disregarded traffic control at the corner of East 178th Street and Boston Road. The report states the cyclist 'ran the light.' A 74-year-old woman, identified as a pedestrian, was crossing the intersection with the signal when the collision occurred. She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors on the part of the cyclist. The pedestrian’s action—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, underscoring that she was lawfully in the crosswalk when struck. The bike showed no damage, but the impact left the woman bleeding on the street. The crash highlights the danger when drivers, regardless of vehicle type, ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck a sedan from behind on East 179 Street in the Bronx. The crash left a 73-year-old front-seat passenger semiconscious with neck injuries. Multiple SUVs were involved, with damage focused on rear and front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:44 on East 179 Street in the Bronx. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a sedan traveling northwest and several SUVs, some parked and others stopped in traffic. The primary contributing factor was driver inattention or distraction. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was struck in the right front bumper by an SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering neck pain and nausea and was semiconscious after the crash. The report highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left rear bumper of a parked SUV and the front and rear ends of the moving vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan on Boston Road. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the crash. The rider remained conscious but was seriously hurt, highlighting dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Boston Road involving a sedan and a moped, both traveling west. The moped rider, a 33-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, specifically attributing fault to the sedan driver. The sedan, a 2021 Toyota, showed no damage, while the moped suffered damage to its center back end. The moped rider was conscious at the scene but seriously injured. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and the vulnerability of moped riders in collisions with passenger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries on Devoe Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, confusion or error by the bicyclist contributed to the crash. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

At 3:30 PM on Devoe Avenue in the Bronx, a 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash, according to the police report. The report identifies 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor, indicating the cyclist's own confusion or error played a role in the crash. The cyclist was traveling south, going straight ahead when the impact occurred at the center front end of his bike. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or drivers were reported involved or cited for errors. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 and left the cyclist in shock.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV with defective brakes struck a slowing southbound pickup on Bronx River Parkway. The SUV’s front end hit the pickup’s rear. A front passenger in the SUV suffered a fractured arm, conscious and restrained by airbag and seatbelt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway at 12:52. The northbound Nissan SUV, traveling straight ahead, collided with the southbound Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper striking the pickup’s center back end. The report identifies defective brakes as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 22-year-old female, sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious, not ejected, and protected by an airbag and lap belt harness. The pickup truck also had two occupants. Driver errors center on vehicle maintenance failure—specifically, the SUV’s defective brakes—leading to the impact. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old woman working in the roadway was struck by a northbound e-scooter on West Farms Road. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. The e-scooter driver failed to maintain safe distance, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at an intersection on West Farms Road. The collision involved a northbound e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the e-scooter driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to maintain proper following distance in areas where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man was struck and injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on Devoe Avenue. The sedan driver backed unsafely, hitting the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. Driver inattention contributed to the collision, causing bruising and moderate injury.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Devoe Avenue and Wyatt Street in the Bronx around 1:47 AM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2018 Honda sedan traveling west backed unsafely and struck him. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle, damaging the right rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as moderate severity. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrian actions were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers performing unsafe backing maneuvers in pedestrian zones.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV changing lanes collided with a sedan going straight on Bronx River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited aggressive driving and improper turning as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:40 on Bronx River Parkway involving a 2017 Jeep SUV and a 2020 Honda sedan, both traveling south. The SUV was changing lanes when it struck the sedan's right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by aggressive driving behaviors and improper lane changes on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721197, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Bronx River Avenue, injuring a 66-year-old driver. The crash caused head contusions and bruises. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling on Bronx River Avenue collided at 18:10. The 66-year-old male driver of a 2008 Honda sedan was injured, suffering head contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The crash involved front-end impacts: the Honda's left front bumper and the Tesla's center front end. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report focuses on the driver's failure to control speed, which led to the crash and subsequent injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered a neck contusion after crashing on Daly Avenue in the Bronx. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Police cite pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor, with no vehicle involvement reported.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Daly Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 16:31. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," indicating confusion involving the bicyclist but does not cite any vehicle driver errors. The crash involved only the bicyclist, with no other vehicles directly implicated. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the bike. No helmet use or crossing signal issues were noted as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike's center front end, consistent with a solo crash scenario.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the rear of a pickup truck on Bronx River Parkway. Three occupants in the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway at 13:50. A 2022 Mazda SUV traveling southbound rear-ended a 2022 Ford pickup truck also heading south. The SUV's driver, a 61-year-old woman, along with two passengers aged 65 and 80, sustained head injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, specifically noting the front passenger's involvement with these errors. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the pickup's center front end. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the victims, focusing solely on driver errors and systemic dangers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a bike struck the side of an ambulance on East Tremont Avenue. He flew, his face hit the street, blood pooled. Two drivers looked away. The street did not. Driver inattention shadowed the morning, leaving flesh broken.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old man riding a bike collided with the right side doors of an ambulance on East Tremont Avenue near Bronx Park Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 8:50 a.m. The bicyclist was ejected, suffering severe bleeding and facial injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both involved drivers. The narrative describes the cyclist flying after impact, his face meeting the street, and blood pooling at the scene. No other contributing factors are cited. The report does not mention any cyclist behavior as a cause. The focus remains on driver inattention as the primary systemic danger leading to this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709780, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured in a Bronx crash. The SUV made a left turn, striking the motorcycle head-on. Limited view contributed to the collision. The rider suffered neck injuries and was semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 180 Street in the Bronx at 16:55. A Hyundai SUV was making a left turn eastbound when it collided front-to-front with a westbound Honda motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, a 58-year-old man, was ejected and sustained neck injuries, remaining semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to ensure the path was clear before turning. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision caused center front end damage to both vehicles, underscoring the dangers of left turns with limited visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver caused a crash on East 177 Street in the Bronx, injuring a six-year-old girl. The child, secured with a lap belt and harness, suffered neck abrasions but was conscious. Two SUVs collided while parked, highlighting driver inattention dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:35 on East 177 Street in the Bronx. The collision involved two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles, both initially parked. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A six-year-old female occupant in the left rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining neck abrasions. She was not ejected and was conscious at the scene, secured by a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage was noted at the center back end of one SUV and the center front end of the other. The report emphasizes driver distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15