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Night crash on Major Deegan. Metal hits metal. Three people hurt. Faces bloodied, necks wrenched, arms bruised. No cause listed. The road stays dangerous. Pain lingers in the Bronx.

A collision between a station wagon/SUV and a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx left three occupants injured. According to the police report, a 20-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and pain, a 23-year-old male driver had arm injuries, and an 18-year-old female rear passenger sustained facial abrasions. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. Both injured passengers and the driver wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV was traveling north and struck on the left front quarter panel, with damage to the center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not specify what led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck and sedans collided on Bailey Avenue near Van Cortlandt Avenue West. Three people suffered injuries. The crash struck the rear of stopped vehicles. Metal crumpled. Passengers jolted. Streets in the Bronx saw more pain. No cause listed. Only aftermath.

A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on Bailey Avenue at Van Cortlandt Avenue West in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pick-up truck and several sedans were involved. Three people were injured, including a 35-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female passenger, both reporting back injuries and whiplash. Another 31-year-old female passenger was also hurt. The report states the crash involved vehicles going straight and others stopped in traffic, with impacts to the center front and back ends. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use. The toll fell on those inside, with pain and damage left behind.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air cut by screech of tires on W Gun Hill Road. A man crossing with the signal is struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. He remains conscious, bleeding from his leg, pain sharp and immediate under the streetlights.

A pedestrian was injured when a southbound SUV making a left turn struck him at the intersection of W Gun Hill Road and Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the crash. The pedestrian, a male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but was conscious at the scene. No mention of helmet use or signaling was listed as a factor in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Chevy sedan turns left on Bailey Avenue. Its bumper hits a 54-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She falls, her face scraping the pavement. The driver, 93, remains in his seatbelt. The car is unmarked; the street bears the evidence.

According to the police report, a 2014 Chevy sedan made a left turn at 3100 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx and struck a 54-year-old woman who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The impact from the sedan’s left front bumper caused the woman to fall, resulting in facial abrasions. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, age 93, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Van Cortlandt Park South in the Bronx. Three women, including the 61-year-old driver, suffered neck injuries. All were conscious and restrained. The crash involved rear-end impact with unspecified driver errors, leaving occupants shaken and hurt.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Van Cortlandt Park South near the Major Deegan Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The 61-year-old female driver and two female passengers, ages 16 and 24, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. All three occupants were conscious at the scene and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified for the injured passengers and provides no clear driver error. Both vehicles impacted at the center back end and center front end, indicating a rear-end collision. No helmet use or pedestrian actions were noted, and no explicit driver violations like failure to yield were cited. The crash highlights ongoing risks to vehicle occupants from rear-end collisions in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old front-seat passenger sustained a head injury and whiplash in a collision involving a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Driver errors were not specified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 10:50. The injured party was a 27-year-old male front passenger in a sedan, who suffered a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. He was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan involved was traveling north and sustained damage to the right rear bumper at the center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The report focuses on the passenger injury without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pedestrian suffered head injuries after an SUV collided with a parked sedan's right side doors in the Bronx. Alcohol involvement by the driver was noted. The victim was semiconscious with minor bleeding, highlighting the severe impact of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near 3400 Cannon Place at 13:48. An SUV traveling straight ahead struck a parked sedan on its right side doors. The pedestrian, a 45-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and no contributing factors were assigned to the victim. The collision caused significant damage to the sedan's right side doors and the SUV's center front end. This incident underscores the dangers posed by impaired driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians even when not in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 65-year-old female driver suffered a concussion and head injury after her SUV was struck on the right rear quarter panel. The crash occurred while she was traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on the Major Deegan Expressway at 18:30. She was driving a 2023 Lincoln SUV southbound when her vehicle was impacted on the right rear quarter panel. The driver sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash, with no explicit driver errors or victim behaviors detailed. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported as involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk in the Bronx. The driver, unlicensed and traveling westbound, had limited view obstructed by conditions. The pedestrian was crossing without signal.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of W 238 St and Fort Independence St in the Bronx at 8:13 PM. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a westbound sedan struck her at the center front end. The driver, a male operating a 2015 Nissan sedan, was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, affecting both the driver and the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically operating a vehicle without a license and impaired visibility conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 30-year-old man driving a sedan in the Bronx crashed into a parked vehicle. The driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. Police cited alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near 3055 Bailey Ave at 2:19 AM. The driver, a 30-year-old male, was operating a 2004 Honda sedan traveling south when he struck a parked 2021 BMW sedan from behind. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. The driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor twice, indicating impairment as the key cause. The driver was licensed and the airbag deployed during the crash. There is no mention of victim error or other contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of impaired driving and its severe consequences for vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793288, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 45-year-old woman driving an SUV struck a parked sedan on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured the SUV driver, causing a head injury and concussion. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:09 AM on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV, driven by a 45-year-old woman, was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The SUV driver was injured, suffering a head injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan was stationary before the collision, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain control or proper awareness. No contributing factors were specified for the crash, but the impact point and vehicle damage confirm the SUV rear-ended the parked vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 21-year-old male driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash. The collision occurred during a northbound lane change on W 230 St near Major Deegan Expressway. Unsafe speed and other vehicular factors contributed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 4:30 AM on W 230 St near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The crash involved a sedan traveling northbound going straight ahead and another unspecified vehicle changing lanes northbound. The driver of the sedan, a 21-year-old male, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to speed management and vehicle operation during the lane change. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's center front end and right front bumper. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774088, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with concussion in the Bronx. The rider was unlicensed and traveling southwest when the crash occurred. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash caused serious injury but no damage to the bike.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike at 17:38 in the Bronx near 3462 Bailey Avenue. The bicyclist sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was a bike traveling southwest, with no damage reported to the bike or point of impact. The driver was unlicensed, which is a critical factor noted in the report. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the bicyclist. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The crash highlights risks associated with unlicensed operation and the serious consequences of ejection during a crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 14-year-old boy was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him on the right side. The impact caused contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:25 in the Bronx near 3400 Fort Independence Street. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a westbound 2019 Mercedes sedan struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report does not specify contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing all contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 21-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing outside an intersection in the Bronx. The impact to his back caused moderate burns and injury. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt. The driver proceeded straight, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing outside an intersection near 2755 Kingsbridge Terrace in the Bronx at 7:01 PM. The pedestrian was hit by a 2013 Honda SUV traveling south, which struck him with its right front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian's injury as moderate burns to the back, with an injury severity of 3. The vehicle was going straight ahead and sustained no damage. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as unspecified. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and injuries without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 62-year-old cyclist, helmeted and westbound on Albany Crescent, struck headfirst and was ejected. He suffered crush injuries to the head. The bike’s front end bore the mark. Confusion clouded the cause, pain marked the aftermath.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old man riding a bike westbound on Albany Crescent near Bailey Avenue was involved in a violent crash. The report states he was 'struck headfirst' and 'ejected,' suffering 'crush wounds to the head.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the impact. The front of the bike was damaged, described as bearing 'the scar.' The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, explicitly noting confusion as a cause. No other vehicles or persons are cited in the report. The data does not indicate any driver errors by a motor vehicle operator, and mentions helmet use only after describing the crash and injury. The focus remains on the confusion that led to the cyclist’s severe injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 57-year-old woman suffered an upper arm injury after emerging from behind a parked vehicle at a Bronx intersection. The impact left her conscious but injured, highlighting dangers posed by vehicle positioning and driver awareness in urban settings.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle at an intersection near 2780 University Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm injury and was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, nor does it indicate any pedestrian contributing factors. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and driver details are not provided. The incident underscores risks faced by pedestrians navigating around parked vehicles in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14