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A taxi veered on Sedgwick Avenue. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. Six cars collided. Glass shattered. One man bled, limp behind the wheel. Passengers and drivers hurt. Sirens cut the silence. The Bronx street stood still, then chaos followed.

On Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, a taxi driver lost consciousness and veered, striking six vehicles. According to the police report, 'A taxi veered. The driver, 29, lost consciousness. Six cars struck. Metal tore. One man lay bleeding, limp at the wheel.' Multiple people were injured, including the unconscious taxi driver who suffered severe bleeding, and a 46-year-old driver with injuries to her entire body. Passengers and other drivers sustained unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. This sudden medical event led to a chain reaction, damaging parked and moving vehicles. The crash left the street littered with glass and twisted metal. No pedestrians were reported among the injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center front end. The front driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling northbound.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway collided. The rear vehicle impacted the center front end of the front vehicle. The driver of the front SUV, a 32-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the rear driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The front driver was restrained by a lap belt. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three SUVs traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway crashed in a chain reaction. The lead SUV was struck from behind, causing front-end damage to the following vehicles. A 20-year-old female driver suffered bruises and full-body injuries but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided while traveling northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. The first SUV was hit in the rear center, causing a chain collision with two following SUVs that sustained front-end damage. A 20-year-old female driver in one of the vehicles was injured with contusions and full-body trauma but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not identify clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to the occupant but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tire failure on an SUV triggered a crash involving multiple vehicles in the Bronx. A 31-year-old female driver suffered facial abrasions. The impact damaged several cars, including parked vehicles. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a tire failure or inadequate tire condition on a sport utility vehicle caused a collision near Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including parked SUVs and a sedan. A 31-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her face. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists tire failure as the contributing factor. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. Vehicle damage was recorded on the left rear bumper of the parked SUV and on the front quarter panels of the moving vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572515, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance struck the rear center of a stopped bus on University Avenue in the Bronx. A six-year-old passenger in the bus suffered whiplash. The ambulance had defective brakes. The crash caused center-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, an ambulance slowed or stopped but failed to avoid colliding with the back of a bus stopped in traffic on University Avenue in the Bronx. The ambulance's defective brakes contributed to the crash. A six-year-old male passenger in the bus, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the center back end of the bus and the center front end of the ambulance. The bus had two occupants, and the ambulance had two occupants, both drivers licensed in New York. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical failure on the ambulance. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568995, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 24-year-old e-bike rider on Sedgwick Avenue. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver showed inattention and distraction. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected. The sedan bore damage on its left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Sedgwick Avenue collided with an e-bike traveling south. The e-bike rider, a 24-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan, carrying two occupants, was damaged on its left rear quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The e-bike showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily on the sedan. The rider wore no safety equipment, but this was not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on West 238 Street in the Bronx. A front-seat passenger suffered a fractured hip and leg. The crash involved unsafe speed. The injured man remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 238 Street involving a sedan and an SUV traveling in opposite directions. The front passenger in the sedan, a 28-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The drivers were licensed except for one unlicensed driver in a third vehicle not directly linked to the injury. The impact points were the left front bumper of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554601, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The rear vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the front car. The driver of the rear sedan, a 37-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway collided when the rear vehicle impacted the left rear bumper of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the rear driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The front vehicle had no occupants at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs hit a 65-year-old woman crossing West Gun Hill Road. She took the blow to the head. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. One driver distracted. Metal bent. The street stayed quiet. The system failed her.

A 65-year-old woman was struck by two SUVs while crossing West Gun Hill Road. She suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious and bleeding. According to the police report, one driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact crumpled both vehicles at the front. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and crossed without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a cause. The crash left the woman gravely hurt, while a 33-year-old male driver also reported head pain. The quiet street bore witness to another preventable tragedy.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A GMC SUV struck a station wagon from behind on the Major Deegan Expressway. Two female passengers in the station wagon suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey.

According to the police report, a 2018 GMC SUV traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway rear-ended a station wagon going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the right rear bumper of the station wagon and the left front bumper of the SUV. Two female passengers in the station wagon, ages 23 and 28, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Both passengers were seated in the rear and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and had a valid license. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passengers. The crash caused moderate injury but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A five-year-old girl was struck while crossing Reservoir Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, hit her with the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a five-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Reservoir Avenue in the Bronx. She was crossing the street with the signal when an Infiniti car, making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The child was conscious and not ejected from the scene. No other vehicle occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male pedestrian was struck at an intersection in the Bronx. The sedan hit him with its right front bumper while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg contusions but remained conscious. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing an intersection at 3353 Fort Independence Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was hit by a sedan traveling east, which struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no driver violations were recorded. The sedan was going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An Audi turned left on West 195th. A cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. The rider flew, hit pavement, bled. He lay semiconscious, torn open. The SUV’s front end crumpled. The street fell silent.

A crash on West 195th Street involved an Audi SUV making a left turn and a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was struck head-on and suffered severe lacerations across his body. According to the police report, 'An Audi turned left. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck him head-on. He flew, hit pavement, bled from everywhere. Semiconscious, torn open. The SUV’s front crumpled. The street went still.' The cyclist was partially ejected and left semiconscious. Both the cyclist and the SUV’s front end took the full force of impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were formally cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound e-bike on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike rider, a 56-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage by the e-bike driver.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on Bailey Avenue when it collided with a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 56-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage by the e-bike driver. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected but sustained moderate injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south, while the e-bike driver was unlicensed. The collision occurred at the left front bumpers of both vehicles. No safety equipment use was noted for the e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The unlicensed male driver struck the rear of another sedan. The driver suffered a hip and upper leg injury, conscious and bruised. Alcohol was involved. Both vehicles traveled north, going straight.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The unlicensed male driver of a 2018 Honda struck the center back end of a 2010 Honda sedan traveling north. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 21-year-old male, sustained a hip and upper leg contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the striking vehicle and the center front end of the struck vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a sedan making a U-turn on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles were damaged on their front and left sides. The crash left one injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Bailey Avenue collided with a sedan making a U-turn in the same direction. The motorcyclist, a 52-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's center front end and the sedan's left side doors were damaged. The report lists the motorcyclist's contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan driver was licensed and making the U-turn at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash resulted in serious injury to the motorcyclist but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511045, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old woman was struck by an SUV backing unsafely on Eames Place in the Bronx. She suffered head injuries and whiplash. The driver was entering a parked position. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2008 SUV backed unsafely on Eames Place in the Bronx. The driver, a licensed male, was entering a parked position and struck the pedestrian with the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. There was no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian's actions in the roadway were noted as "Other Actions in Roadway," but the report does not assign fault to her. The incident highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers in urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a 48-year-old woman crossing Bailey Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Bailey Avenue made a left turn and struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Ford box truck. The vehicle showed no damage after impact. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501539, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn collided with a southbound bus on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bus’s right front bumper. A 24-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a sedan was making an improper U-turn on Sedgwick Avenue when it collided with a southbound bus going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bus’s right front bumper. The sedan carried three occupants; a 24-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash, along with 'Passenger Distraction.' The bus had no occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. The crash caused damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling west hit a parked sedan on West 231 Street. The sedan’s left rear bumper took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Slippery pavement was a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on West 231 Street collided with a parked sedan, impacting the sedan’s left rear bumper. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No specific driver errors were noted in the data. The bus had two occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey. The sedan was parked at the time of impact. The crash caused damage to the left rear bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15