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A bus and taxi collided on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling west when improper lane usage led to impact. The taxi driver suffered whole-body injuries and shock but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:59 on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. A 51-year-old female taxi driver was injured with bodily trauma to her entire body and experienced shock. The collision involved a 2018 bus and a 2022 taxi, both traveling westbound. The point of impact was the bus’s left front bumper and the taxi’s right rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' twice as contributing factors, both attributed to the taxi driver. The taxi driver was licensed and not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. This crash highlights driver errors related to improper lane use as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750902, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV rear-ended his vehicle on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The crash happened at 8 p.m. The police report cites following too closely and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 p.m. on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. A 46-year-old male driver was injured with back pain and whiplash after his vehicle was struck from behind by a 2008 Dodge SUV. The SUV driver was traveling southbound, going straight ahead, and impacted the left rear bumper of the other vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the injured driver or other road users. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and distracted driving on Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The crash caused center back-end damage to one car and front-end damage to the other.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:19 AM on East Fordham Road in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling east and north. The driver of the struck sedan, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted at the center back end of the struck vehicle and the left front bumper of the striking vehicle. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and distraction, as central causes without any mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744987, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making an improper U-turn collided with a southbound motorscooter on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The scooter driver, unlicensed and injured with fractures and dislocations, suffered serious whole-body trauma. The sedan’s right side was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 AM on Southern Boulevard near East Fordham Road in the Bronx. A sedan traveling north was making a U-turn when it struck a southbound motorscooter going straight ahead. The sedan driver was cited for "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The motorscooter driver, a 31-year-old male, was unlicensed and sustained severe injuries including fractures, dislocations, and whole-body trauma. The scooter’s front center end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel and right side doors were damaged. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743244, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck the left rear bumper of a tanker truck traveling east on Crotona Avenue. The impact injured a 54-year-old female front passenger in the box truck, causing neck whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. A box truck traveling east collided with the left rear bumper of a tanker truck also traveling east. The box truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance, contributing to the collision by following too closely. The impact injured a 54-year-old female front passenger in the box truck, who suffered neck whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report highlights the box truck driver's error as the primary contributing factor, with no other contributing factors or victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling west on Arthur Avenue struck a 44-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder contusions. Police cited the moped driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Arthur Avenue collided with a 44-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was injured with contusions to her shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected from the scene. The report explicitly identifies the moped driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was walking along the highway against traffic, but no other contributing factors were specified. The moped sustained no damage despite impact at the center front end. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield, which directly resulted in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740669, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Hoffman Street struck another vehicle head-on. The driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered head injuries and shock. Police cite repeated driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The collision damaged the sedan’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:10 on Hoffman Street in the Bronx. A 41-year-old male driver of a 2016 Toyota sedan was injured, sustaining head trauma and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating a failure to maintain focus. The sedan was traveling north and impacted another vehicle head-on, damaging the right front bumper. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The other vehicle involved was an Acura traveling west with no occupants. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided head-on on East Fordham Road. The moped driver’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Helmet on, eyes open, he lay motionless as traffic rolled past. Steel unscathed. Flesh broken.

A violent head-on collision between a moped and a sedan erupted on East Fordham Road near Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash left the 61-year-old moped driver with severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. The report states both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided, with the moped’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper taking the impact. Despite the force, neither vehicle sustained damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The moped rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the focus remains on the driver errors that led to the crash. The man remained conscious, lying still in the street as traffic continued around him.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan hit her while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive, causing a violent impact to the pedestrian’s lower body.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Webster Avenue struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian at 10:28 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, which collided with the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot, causing contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No pedestrian errors were listed as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to obey traffic control and lack of attention directly led to the collision and the victim’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries after a sedan disregarded traffic control and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit her head-on, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 183 Street collided with a 38-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Crotona Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck her at the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The sedan, a 2006 Lexus, was operated by a licensed driver. This crash highlights the dangers posed when drivers disregard traffic controls, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old girl suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV backed into her on Cambreleng Avenue in the Bronx. The driver’s unsafe backing and inattention caused the collision, leaving the child in shock with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 2019 Dodge SUV was backing south on Cambreleng Avenue in the Bronx at 8:03 a.m. when it struck a 4-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The child sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and had minor bleeding. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was the sole occupant. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver and distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. This crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers performing backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730168, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered upper arm injuries when an SUV backed unsafely and struck him. The driver’s inattention and distraction caused the crash, leaving the pedestrian in shock and pain at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East Fordham Road at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 6:45 PM in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle involved was a 2017 Kia SUV traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its center back end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2022 Tesla SUV backing east on East 189 Street hit a northbound Bronx bus at its right side doors. Both SUV driver and front passenger suffered whiplash and facial injuries. The crash exposed dangers of unsafe vehicle backing maneuvers in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:06 on East 189 Street in the Bronx. The driver of a 2022 Tesla SUV was backing east when she struck the right side doors of a northbound bus. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old female, and her 36-year-old male front passenger were both injured, sustaining neck and facial injuries respectively, and both complained of whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the SUV and the right side doors of the bus. The report highlights the critical role of the SUV driver's unsafe backing maneuver in causing the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727302, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy crossing outside a crosswalk suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a sport utility vehicle hit his right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious with contusions, highlighting dangers at non-intersection crossings.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2016 Honda SUV traveling east on East 188 Street in the Bronx at 18:08. The collision occurred when the vehicle impacted the pedestrian on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal area and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the impact location and pedestrian position indicate a failure to detect or yield to a pedestrian crossing outside a designated area. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The vehicle was operated by a licensed female driver going straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided with a 57-year-old pedestrian at an Arthur Avenue intersection. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved other vehicular factors. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at impact.

According to the police report, a moped struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx around 11:38 PM. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, not in the roadway, and sustained head injuries with injury severity rated as 3, accompanied by shock. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver-related errors or conditions involving the moped. The moped had damage classified as "Other" with point of impact also listed as "Other." No pedestrian behaviors or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors. The report highlights the role of the moped and driver in causing the collision, focusing on vehicular errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male driver in the Bronx lost consciousness while driving a sedan westbound on East Fordham Road. The impact caused head injuries and minor bleeding. The driver was not ejected but suffered shock and was injured in the collision.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male sedan driver traveling west on East Fordham Road in the Bronx lost consciousness while operating the vehicle. The crash occurred at 8:19 AM. The driver sustained head injuries and minor bleeding, was not ejected from the vehicle, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan, which sustained damage. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, indicating a medical or physical event affecting the driver's ability to control the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The incident highlights the dangers when a driver becomes incapacitated behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-scooter driver distracted behind the wheel caused a crash on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The 35-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The driver’s inattention led to the violent impact and internal injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 PM on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The vehicle involved was a 2023 MCY e-scooter traveling east with two occupants. The driver, an unlicensed male, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The female passenger, age 35, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury classified as severity level 3, with internal complaints noted. The report states the point of impact was 'Other' and the vehicle damage was centered on the front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted, unlicensed operators of motorized vehicles carrying passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling south struck an e-scooter merging on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way by the scooter rider were noted.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:47 on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. A 2015 SUV traveling south went straight ahead and collided with an e-scooter merging in the same direction. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the e-scooter's center back end. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, entering shock. The report cites alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet but was unlicensed. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the SUV and the back end of the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was injured and ejected after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on East 187 Street. The sedan driver’s inattention and unsafe speed caused the impact, striking the bike’s left front bumper and injuring the rider’s lower leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 187 Street around 1:00 PM. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with an e-bike traveling west straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 44-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the sedan driver’s contributing factors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The impact point was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured, with no mention of helmet use or other victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the e-bike sustained damage to its left front bumper. This collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unsafe turning maneuvers in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man on a southbound e-bike struck a sedan’s left side on Park Avenue near East 183rd Street. Crushed pelvis. No helmet. The street swallowed the sound. The car’s front crumpled. He died where he fell.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old man riding a southbound e-bike collided with the left side of a sedan on Park Avenue near East 183rd Street in the Bronx at 19:38. The report states the e-bike rider was unlicensed and wore no protective equipment. The impact crushed his pelvis, resulting in his death at the scene. The sedan’s front end was also heavily damaged. Police cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor in the crash, highlighting a critical driver error that led to the fatal collision. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the sedan driver. The focus remains on the disregard for traffic control, which proved deadly for the vulnerable e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703164, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15