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An SUV struck a 26-year-old male e-bicyclist from behind on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The cyclist was ejected, suffered head injuries, and lost consciousness. Police cited the SUV driver’s following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 3:00 AM on the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx. A station wagon/SUV traveling west collided with the rear center of an e-bike also traveling west. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, resulting in unconsciousness and abrasions. The report identifies the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe following distance, labeled as 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact point on the SUV was its center front end, matching the bike’s center back end, confirming a rear-end collision. No other factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, trapped in shock. The crash involved a moving vehicle striking a parked car’s rear, exposing dangers of distracted driving in city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:44 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved two sedans: one was parked, and the other was traveling westbound. The moving sedan struck the right rear bumper of the parked vehicle, causing damage to both cars. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 29-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers held valid licenses, and no other contributing factors were specified. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. This incident highlights the critical impact of driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two parked vehicles collided on Unionport Road in the Bronx. The left front bumper of a sedan struck the left side doors of an SUV. A rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:45 on Unionport Road in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2005 sedan and a 2023 SUV, both initially parked and facing north. The sedan's left front bumper impacted the SUV's left side doors. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor leading to the collision. A 36-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of one vehicle sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned left on East Tremont. An e-bike crashed into its side. Two men flew from the bike. Bones broke. Blood pooled. Sirens screamed. The street held the aftermath—crumpled metal, shattered bodies, silence before the ambulance.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn near 2040 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx when an e-bike traveling straight struck the car's left side. The impact ejected both men from the e-bike, leaving them with crush injuries to their entire bodies. The narrative states, 'Two men flew. Bones broke. The bike crumpled. The car split. Blood pooled on the street.' Both injured individuals were listed as ejected and suffered severe injuries. The sedan's point of impact and damage were to the left side doors, consistent with a broadside collision. The report does not specify contributing factors beyond the sedan's left turn and the e-bike's straight path. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when turning vehicles cross the path of vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a motorcycle traveling west on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering a head injury and unconsciousness. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles’ bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:26 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A 31-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained a severe head injury, rendering him unconscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, specifically pointing to the SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention. Both vehicles were traveling westbound; the SUV impacted the motorcycle’s right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 1996 Chevrolet SUV. The motorcyclist suffered internal complaints and was classified with injury severity level 3. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the motorcyclist’s behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle crashes involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash as an SUV making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight east on Wood Avenue in the Bronx. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:27 AM on Wood Avenue in the Bronx. A Jeep SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck a BMW sedan going straight east. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's right front quarter panel and side doors. The 12-year-old female occupant seated in the sedan’s left rear passenger position sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error during the turn. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screamed on East Tremont. A parked Toyota, crushed at the right front. The woman inside, belted, conscious, her back broken. Three vehicles, one lane gone wrong. Pain lingered where a driver’s error shattered stillness.

A violent collision on East Tremont Avenue near 1901 left a 41-year-old woman with a broken back, according to the police report. She was seated in her parked Toyota, belted in, when a crash involving three vehicles erupted. The report states, 'A parked Toyota crushed at the right front. The woman inside, 41, conscious, strapped in a lap belt. Her back broken.' The police cite 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline led to the crash. The woman, an occupant of the parked vehicle, suffered severe crush injuries. The report makes no mention of any victim actions contributing to the collision. The focus remains on the improper lane use that shattered a moment of stillness and left lasting injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696027, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV passed too closely and struck a parked Toyota sedan on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The impact hit the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s left rear bumper. A 51-year-old female passenger suffered shoulder abrasions.

According to the police report, a 2015 Ford SUV traveling north passed too closely and collided with a parked 2021 Toyota sedan on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The crash injured a 51-year-old female occupant in the sedan, who sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The injured passenger was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus hit a 39-year-old male bicyclist on East Tremont Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, including a concussion. The bus showed no damage. Driver inattention and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west and a bicyclist traveling south collided on East Tremont Avenue. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury with a concussion. The bus sustained no damage. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also going straight ahead when the crash occurred. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man driving an SUV on Castle Hill Avenue suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash struck the vehicle’s left front quarter panel during a left turn. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was operating a 2023 SUV traveling northeast and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, but was not ejected and remained conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668961, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Metropolitan Avenue in the Bronx. One driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. The collision involved a left turn and a vehicle going straight. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing driver errors specified.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Metropolitan Avenue in the Bronx. One driver, a 35-year-old woman traveling southbound, was injured with neck pain and shock. She was a passenger in the vehicle going straight ahead. The other vehicle, a 2012 Honda sedan traveling eastbound, was making a left turn at the time of impact. The collision occurred at the center front end of the Honda and the left front bumper of the Acura. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The injured occupant was not ejected and reported complaints of pain or nausea. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man was hit while crossing White Plains Road in the Bronx. The sedan struck him center front. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive and distracted at the time.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing White Plains Road in the Bronx. The sedan, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and not at an intersection when struck. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians cross outside of intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a right turn struck a sedan traveling straight on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. Driver distraction was a key factor.

According to the police report, a box truck turning right on East Tremont Avenue collided with a sedan going straight. The sedan’s 40-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. The box truck impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left front bumper. The sedan had three occupants, and the driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female SUV driver suffered neck injuries in a collision with a garbage truck on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred as the truck was slowing and the SUV was going straight. The SUV struck the truck’s left side.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2017 SUV and a garbage truck. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. The garbage truck was slowing or stopping when the SUV, traveling straight ahead, impacted the truck’s left side doors with its right front quarter panel. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The garbage truck driver was licensed and traveling east. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights improper lane use as a key driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 8-year-old girl was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on White Plains Road in the Bronx. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The SUV was traveling north, continuing straight. The child was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The child sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north, going straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The child was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The report does not indicate any driver license or occupant details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck backed unsafely into an SUV in the Bronx. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered whiplash and head and back injuries. Both men were conscious and not ejected. The crash left visible damage on the SUV’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a pickup truck was backing eastward when it collided with a northbound SUV, striking the SUV's left side doors. The SUV carried three occupants; the driver and front passenger were injured. The driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The front passenger, a 29-year-old man, sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor attributed to the pickup truck driver. Other contributing factors are unspecified. The crash caused damage to the SUV’s left side doors and the pickup truck’s right rear quarter panel. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck a northbound bicyclist on Bronxdale Avenue. The cyclist suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The bike was damaged on its left side. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling north on Bronxdale Avenue. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, sustained head injuries and abrasions but was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The cyclist was not ejected from the bike. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to maintain attention during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. A rear passenger in an SUV suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were demolished. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a sedan and a station wagon/SUV traveling north. The impact demolished both vehicles. A 34-year-old male occupant seated in the rear of the SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2013 Audi tore through Grant Circle in the Bronx. It hit hard. Glass and steel ripped into a young woman’s face. Blood marked the spot. Unsafe speed ruled the night. The street fell silent after the crash.

A 2013 Audi sedan sped west on Grant Circle in the Bronx at 2:30 a.m. According to the police report, the car struck with force, folding the front end. A 27-year-old woman in the front passenger seat suffered severe facial lacerations. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors. The driver and another occupant were also involved but did not report serious injuries. The crash left the passenger bloodied and conscious. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as factors. The impact and injuries stemmed from excessive speed, as documented by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old woman was struck while crossing with the signal at a Bronx intersection. The sedan driver was backing and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Unionport Road in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Chrysler sedan backing up struck her. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle had no visible damage. The driver’s backing maneuver combined with distraction led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15