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Two sedans collided head-on on East 179 Street in the Bronx. A 32-year-old female driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Both vehicles showed left front bumper damage. Police cited other vehicular factors as contributing causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 179 Street near Washington Avenue in the Bronx at 16:18. Two sedans, both Hondas, collided with front-center impacts and left front bumper damage. One driver, a 32-year-old woman traveling westbound, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained a head injury, classified as injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt but was still ejected and experienced shock. The other driver, a male traveling southbound, was also involved. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues without specifying further. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights dangers from driver errors and vehicle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries when a sedan traveling west on East 180 Street struck him outside an intersection. The driver’s inattention and passing too closely caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 180 Street in the Bronx struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection but engaged in other actions in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with passing too closely to the pedestrian. The vehicle’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel, and despite the collision, the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as inattention and unsafe passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-scooter driver collided with a parked taxi in the Bronx, suffering facial injuries and ejection. The crash exposed driver distraction and pedestrian confusion as critical factors, highlighting systemic dangers in mixed-vehicle environments.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after colliding with a parked taxi on East 176 Street in the Bronx at 15:16. The e-scooter driver, who was unlicensed and wearing only a helmet, was ejected and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The taxi was parked and suffered damage to its left front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The e-scooter was traveling west, striking the taxi's left front bumper. The incident underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction and confusion in interactions between motorized scooters and parked vehicles, without attributing fault to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738891, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man crossing East Tremont Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan traveling east. The pedestrian suffered severe lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause, highlighting systemic dangers at this Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East Tremont Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Clinton Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle's right front bumper impacted him. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact, and damage was confined to the right front bumper. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in Bronx intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738910, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan stopped in traffic on Crotona Avenue. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the crash. The rider suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:26 in the Bronx near 2160 Crotona Avenue involving a sedan and a moped, both traveling south. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the moped, going straight ahead, collided with its center back end. The moped rider, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan driver, licensed in New Jersey, was cited for driver inattention or distraction, which was identified as the contributing factor to the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the moped rider’s behavior or equipment. The rider remained conscious after the crash but was injured due to the impact and ejection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man suffered a head injury and shock after a vehicle backed unsafely on Monterey Avenue in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, at 11:55 AM on Monterey Avenue in the Bronx, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2008 Honda SUV backed unsafely, striking him with the vehicle's right rear bumper. The pedestrian was located off intersection areas, and the collision resulted in a head injury classified as severity level 3, causing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle had no visible damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause significant injury. The pedestrian’s actions were not listed as contributing factors, placing responsibility on the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737482, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV, starting in traffic, struck the bike’s front center. The teen suffered abrasions and whole-body injuries, left semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Washington Avenue near East 175 Street in the Bronx at 1:45 a.m. A 17-year-old male bicyclist was riding westbound when a 1999 Chevrolet SUV, traveling south and starting in traffic, struck the bike on its center front end. The impact caused the bicyclist to be ejected, resulting in abrasions and injuries to his entire body, leaving him semiconscious. The report cites driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report focuses on the SUV driver’s failure to yield and disregard of traffic controls as primary causes, without assigning blame to the injured teen.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on East 181 Street in the Bronx. A 31-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction as key factors. The injured occupant was restrained and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on East 181 Street at 8:40 AM in the Bronx. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 31-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat of one SUV was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies driver errors including 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Additionally, one vehicle had defective brakes. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of one SUV and the center front end of the other. No ejections occurred. The data highlights systemic dangers related to driver errors rather than victim actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male in-line skater suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a southbound Toyota SUV. The driver, distracted and inattentive, struck the skater with the vehicle’s left front bumper on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:10 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A 20-year-old male in-line skater was injured when a Toyota SUV traveling southbound struck him with its left front bumper. The skater sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver was going straight ahead and did not eject any occupants. The skater's actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no contributing factors were attributed to the victim. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old e-bike driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a sedan in the Bronx. The sedan, starting from parking, struck the e-bike’s front end. Driver distraction caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near Lafontaine Avenue around 3:45 PM. A sedan, traveling south and starting from a parking position, collided with an e-bike also traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike driver, a 46-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with abrasions reported. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the crash. The e-bike rider was conscious after the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors, focusing the cause on the sedan driver’s distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722543, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg bruises after a vehicle traveling west on East 182 Street hit him at an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 182 Street and Prospect Avenue in the Bronx around 12:20 PM. The 19-year-old male pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was traveling west, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian on the right side doors. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. There was no reported damage to the vehicle, and no other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a sedan on Quarry Road in the Bronx, injuring the sedan’s 32-year-old male driver. The impact caused head abrasions and left the driver conscious but hurt. Police cite unsafe speed as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Quarry Road in the Bronx at 8:28 p.m. A northbound Honda SUV traveling straight ahead collided with a sedan, causing damage to the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan’s 32-year-old male driver sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. Both vehicles were involved in the collision while the other two sedans were parked. The injured driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding vehicles in Bronx neighborhoods.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on East Tremont Avenue struck the vehicle ahead, injuring a 63-year-old front passenger. The crash caused back contusions and bruises. Police cited following too closely and improper lane usage as driver errors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 in the Bronx on East Tremont Avenue. A sedan traveling eastbound struck the vehicle ahead while going straight. The front passenger, a 63-year-old woman, sustained back injuries described as contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the primary contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the driver of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision resulted in damage to the sedan's center front end. The report focuses on driver errors causing the crash, with no indication of fault or error by the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723359, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on East Tremont Avenue. A rear passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries, left in shock. The crash stemmed from one vehicle passing too closely, striking the other’s left side doors. Impact caused internal injuries without ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on East Tremont Avenue involving two SUVs traveling west. One SUV was parked before the crash, while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of the parked SUV. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. A 40-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with internal complaints and shock noted. She was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the parked vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers of close-passing maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a sedan from behind on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s front passenger, a 54-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and was semiconscious. Police cite the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 3 Avenue near East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx at 3:55 PM. A bus traveling north rear-ended a northbound sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus and the center back end of the sedan. The bus driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim. The collision highlights the dangers of insufficient following distance on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collision in the Bronx left a 29-year-old female rear passenger with a head contusion. The crash, caused by driver inattention, struck the left rear bumper of a parked vehicle. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 4469 Park Avenue in the Bronx shortly after midnight. The collision involved multiple sedans, with the primary impact on the left rear bumper of a parked Chevrolet sedan. The driver error cited was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which led to the collision. A 29-year-old female occupant seated as a left rear passenger sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report notes no ejection from the vehicle. The damage to the vehicles included the left rear quarter panel and left side doors, indicating a side impact. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were listed, focusing the cause on driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a U-turn on Southern Boulevard. The vehicle's right front bumper collided with the pedestrian, causing knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and passing too closely contributed.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx made a U-turn and struck a 14-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East Tremont Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle's right front bumper hit him. The boy suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The vehicle was a 2017 Hyundai sedan with damage to its right front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers performing risky maneuvers in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Oak Tree Place. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited aggressive driving and unsafe speed as key factors. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left both men conscious but injured, highlighting dangerous driver behavior on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Oak Tree Place involving two SUVs. One driver, age 37, was cited for aggressive driving and unsafe speed, while the other driver, age 27, had unspecified contributing factors. The 37-year-old driver was unlicensed and traveling east going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the first vehicle and the right front bumper of the second vehicle, which was initially parked. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash, were conscious, and used lap belts. The report explicitly identifies aggressive driving and unsafe speed as driver errors contributing to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted pick-up truck driver collided with an e-bike rider on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The truck’s right rear bumper hit the bike’s front left, causing a violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:45 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A pick-up truck traveling west struck an e-bike also traveling west. The truck driver was cited for driver inattention or distraction. The e-bike rider, a 29-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The truck’s point of impact was the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper, while the e-bike’s damage was to the left front bumper. The e-bike driver was unlicensed, but no contributing factors related to victim behavior were listed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the severe injuries vulnerable road users face in such crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling east struck the left front quarter panel of an SUV making a U-turn on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A motorcycle traveling straight ahead eastbound collided with the left front quarter panel of an SUV that was making a U-turn. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle maneuvers. The SUV driver’s action of making a U-turn directly contributed to the collision. The motorcycle driver was not cited with any contributing factors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15