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An 8-year-old boy was struck by a sedan on East 187 Street in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg while crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 187 Street struck an 8-year-old pedestrian at an intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The vehicle's right front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 sedan. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injuries. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old e-scooter rider was injured on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The SUV and e-scooter collided while both traveled south. Unsafe speed and lane changing by the scooter driver contributed. The rider suffered a head contusion but was conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East Fordham Road in the Bronx involving a 16-year-old male e-scooter driver and a 2012 Honda SUV. The e-scooter rider was injured, sustaining a head contusion and remained conscious. The report lists the e-scooter driver’s contributing factors as unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing. The crash happened with both vehicles traveling south, and the point of impact was unspecified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report also notes limited visibility and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The e-scooter rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left rear bumper of an SUV on East Fordham Road. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries. Unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed contributed to the crash. The motorcyclist was conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on East Fordham Road collided with the left rear bumper of a Jeep SUV that was changing lanes unsafely. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old male with a permit license from New York, was ejected and sustained head injuries including contusions and bruises. The SUV driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, was changing lanes unsafely, which was a contributing factor to the crash. Unsafe speed also contributed to the collision. The bus involved was stopped in traffic and was not the point of impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet but still suffered serious injury. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe lane changes and speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man driving a sedan suffered back injuries in a rear-end collision on Bathgate Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling north on Bathgate Avenue rear-ended a sedan also traveling north. The sedan’s 61-year-old male driver sustained internal back injuries but was conscious and remained inside the vehicle. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The SUV struck the sedan at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver was not ejected and was not using any listed safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed at the intersection of East 187 Street and Lorillard Place in the Bronx. A 51-year-old female SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved glare and driver distraction, with failure to yield cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a 2017 SUV traveling west and a 2013 sedan traveling south on East 187 Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, glare, and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in North Carolina. The sedan had no occupants at the time. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected after a crash with an SUV on East Fordham Road. The rider suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were damaged at impact points.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East Fordham Road in the Bronx involving a 34-year-old male e-scooter driver and a male driver of a 2017 Dodge SUV. The e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained upper arm injuries and abrasions. The SUV was struck on its right rear quarter panel, while the e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The e-scooter driver was conscious after the crash. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in mixed-vehicle environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making an improper U-turn struck a moped traveling straight on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver, unlicensed and ejected from his vehicle, suffered neck abrasions. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan was making an improper U-turn on Webster Avenue when it collided with a moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained neck abrasions. The contributing factors listed include 'Other Vehicular' and 'Turning Improperly,' indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The moped driver was unlicensed. The sedan’s left front bumper and center front end were damaged, while the moped’s left front quarter panel was impacted. The moped driver was conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south on Crotona Avenue hit a 6-year-old girl crossing outside a crosswalk. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to her entire body. The driver’s view was obstructed. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a moped traveling straight ahead on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx struck a 6-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained fractures and dislocations to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The moped driver, a licensed male, impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle, damaging the left front bumper. The pedestrian’s crossing without a signal or crosswalk was noted, but the report highlights the driver’s limited view as a key factor. No helmet or signaling issues were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East Fordham Road rear-ended an e-bike also moving east. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan's front end and the bike's rear end were damaged. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and close following distances in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old woman was struck by a northbound sedan on East Fordham Road. She was crossing against the signal when the vehicle's right front bumper hit her. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2022 GMC sedan traveling north on East Fordham Road. The collision occurred when the pedestrian crossed against the signal, placing herself in the vehicle's path. The sedan was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing a head contusion. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained moderate injuries. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report. The contributing factors for the pedestrian were unspecified, but the crossing against the signal was noted. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter rider was ejected and injured in a crash with an SUV on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered back abrasions. The SUV showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling north when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2019 Nissan SUV on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter sustained front-end damage, while the SUV showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for the e-scooter driver and the SUV driver. The e-scooter rider suffered back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The SUV driver was a licensed female. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights risks for vulnerable riders when colliding with larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike traveling north on Garden Street ejected its 16-year-old driver and 14-year-old passenger. Both suffered injuries to the face and hip. The crash damaged the bike’s left front quarter panel. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2021 Mahindra motorbike traveling north on Garden Street crashed, ejecting both occupants. The 16-year-old male driver and 14-year-old female passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and contusions to the hip and face. Both were riding without safety equipment and were ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The motorbike sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan slammed into the back of a stopped bus on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered a neck injury and concussion. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The bus remained undamaged and stopped in traffic.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on Washington Avenue near East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The driver was conscious but suffered a neck injury and concussion. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the bus's center back end, damaging the sedan's right front bumper. The bus sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan and a firetruck collided head-on on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck front-center. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. The driver complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male driver of a 2018 BMW sedan traveling west on Webster Avenue collided head-on with a northbound 2014 firetruck. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The sedan driver was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock, reporting pain and nausea. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The firetruck carried five occupants and sustained front-end damage. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man rode a moped down Southern Boulevard. He hit a parked sedan near Crotona Avenue. He had no helmet. No license. He flew from the seat. His head shattered. He died alone on the street, under the lights.

A 29-year-old man riding a moped on Southern Boulevard near Crotona Avenue in the Bronx struck a parked sedan and was killed. According to the police report, 'He flew from the seat. Head shattered. Organs torn. He died on the pavement, alone, beneath the streetlights.' The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the report. The sedan was parked and unoccupied. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the lack of license and helmet for the moped operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2017 Buick SUV stopped in traffic was hit from behind by a Subaru SUV traveling east on 3 Avenue. Three occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver’s distraction and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 Buick SUV was stopped in traffic on 3 Avenue when it was struck in the center back end by a Subaru SUV traveling east. The Buick carried three occupants: a 38-year-old female driver and two male passengers aged 17 and 18. All three suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with following too closely, as contributing factors. The driver of the Buick was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the Buick and the center front end of the Subaru.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound e-scooter on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The 19-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police cited driver inattention as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2007 Ford sedan was making a U-turn northbound on Webster Avenue when it collided with a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 19-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the e-scooter driver. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV traveling south struck a Chevrolet pickup truck going east on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The SUV’s right side was hit. The SUV driver, 26, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. Alcohol was involved.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East Fordham Road in the Bronx between a 2020 Ford SUV traveling south and a 2018 Chevrolet pickup truck traveling east. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the pickup. The SUV driver, a 26-year-old male, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and experienced shock. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not specify other driver errors but highlights alcohol as a key factor. The injured party was not ejected and complained of pain or nausea.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. One driver suffered whole-body injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The collision damaged the front ends of both vehicles. Driver distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East Fordham Road near Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one vehicle, a 43-year-old man, was injured with whole-body trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The crash involved a sedan traveling east going straight and another sedan making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the eastbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the turning vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and suffered minor bleeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was hit by a moped on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. She suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. The moped driver failed to yield and used improper lane passing. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection.

According to the police report, a moped traveling northwest on East Fordham Road struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The moped's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. No safety equipment or contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The crash highlights driver failure to yield and improper lane use as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15