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A sedan and a pickup crashed at Astor and Wilson. Two drivers hurt. One woman’s arm bloodied. One man’s neck in pain. Both stayed conscious. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met in the Bronx dawn.

Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Astor Avenue and Wilson Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a sedan and a pickup truck were both going straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Two drivers were injured: a 46-year-old woman suffered abrasions to her arm and hand, and a 38-year-old man reported neck pain and nausea. Both drivers were conscious after the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs slammed together on Mace Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.

According to the police report, two station wagons—both SUVs—collided at Mace Avenue and Lurting Avenue in the Bronx. Two drivers, both women, ages 27 and 45, were injured. They suffered neck injuries and contusions. Four other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for all involved drivers. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by driver error and distraction on city streets. The force of the impact left both vehicles damaged, with the right and left front bumpers taking the brunt. Streets like Mace Avenue remain sites of risk, even for those inside cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit an 11-year-old boy riding an e-scooter on Allerton Avenue. The child was ejected and injured. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left the boy in shock, bleeding from his arm. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

An 11-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was struck by a sedan at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Allerton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash occurred when the sedan, traveling east, made a left turn and collided with the northbound e-scooter. The boy was ejected from his scooter, suffered injuries to his upper arm, and was left in shock with minor bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 54-year-old woman. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by young, vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812416, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A woman sat stunned in her car on Delanoy Avenue, neck aching, pain and nausea setting in. Two sedans collided, metal scraping, glass shaking. The night air in the Bronx was still, broken only by the shock and confusion that followed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 2492 Delanoy Avenue in the Bronx. A 22-year-old woman, driving one of the vehicles, suffered a neck injury and reported pain and nausea. She was described as being in shock. The crash involved a KIA and a MERZ, both parked before impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collide on Astor Avenue under morning light. Metal grinds, glass shatters. A 29-year-old woman suffers head trauma and whiplash. Sirens wail through the Bronx. The street falls silent, scarred by the crash’s harsh mark.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Astor Avenue and Throop Avenue in the Bronx at 7:58 AM. The crash injured a 29-year-old female driver, who sustained a head injury and whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. One sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck the rear of a sedan driven straight ahead by the injured woman, also licensed. The impact damaged the front bumper of the turning vehicle and the rear bumper of the other. Both drivers were restrained by seat belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not cite any victim behaviors or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound e-bike and westbound SUV collided head-on on Yates Ave in the Bronx. The 20-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Limited view contributed to the crash, highlighting dangerous conditions for cyclists.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Yates Ave in the Bronx involving a 2006 Subaru SUV traveling west and a 2023 CYKE e-bike traveling north. Both vehicles impacted center front ends. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his e-bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, as was the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the risks posed by obstructed views in vehicle-bicycle interactions, with the driver’s limited visibility a critical element in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 28-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit her in a marked crosswalk. The driver’s unsafe speed and passing too closely contributed to the collision in the Bronx late at night.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Astor Ave and Bruner Ave in the Bronx at 11:07 PM. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2012 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. No damage was reported to the vehicle, and the pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the police report does not list this as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver errors in speed management and vehicle positioning during a turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling west on E Gun Hill Rd struck its own driver, causing a neck injury. The 60-year-old man was not ejected and wore a lap belt. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver errors.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx at 8:32 PM. The vehicle, a 2007 Honda sedan traveling west, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver suffered a neck injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and the crash narrative does not provide further details. The focus remains on the driver's injury and the vehicle damage from the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 58-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a sedan struck him head-on. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and followed too closely, causing severe injury at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection while he was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' which directly contributed to the collision. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct hit. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield and tailgating in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 10-year-old boy suffered upper arm contusions after an SUV made a right turn on Bouck Avenue in the Bronx. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision. The child was conscious but injured at the intersection, struck by the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, a 2018 Nissan SUV, traveling south and making a right turn on Bouck Avenue near Burke Avenue in the Bronx, struck a 10-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian, described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway,' sustained upper arm contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, and the SUV sustained other damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. This collision highlights systemic dangers posed by limited sight lines during vehicle turns in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and incoherence after a collision between two SUVs on Bouck Avenue in the Bronx. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:23 on Bouck Avenue in the Bronx involving two SUVs traveling west and north. The 23-year-old female driver, who was the sole occupant of one SUV, was injured with head trauma and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and the airbag deployed. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends and left front bumper, indicating a significant impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV on Burke Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle's driver was inattentive, causing a center front impact. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:27 on Burke Avenue near East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. A 22-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was hit by a westbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage there as well. The pedestrian sustained a contusion bruise to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver's failure to maintain focus led to the collision. There are no contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior listed in the report. The victim was injured but not ejected from the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763568, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old man was struck while crossing with the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver disregarded traffic control, hitting the pedestrian in the center front end. The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:15 PM on Laconia Avenue near Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. A 25-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. There was no damage reported to the vehicle, and no other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three sedans collided on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The crash involved aggressive driving, injuring a 59-year-old male driver with shoulder and whiplash injuries. Impact centered on rear and front bumpers, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:20 on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The collision involved three sedans traveling eastbound. One vehicle was parked before the crash, while the other two were moving straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end and right front bumper of the vehicles. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error as the primary cause. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining upper arm and shoulder injuries along with whiplash. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV making a U-turn in the Bronx struck its own rear passenger, fracturing her lower leg. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash. The injured woman, secured by a lap belt, suffered a dislocated knee and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2020 Honda SUV was making a U-turn traveling north on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx when the left front bumper impacted the vehicle's own left rear passenger seat area. The injured occupant, a 41-year-old female passenger, suffered a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV. The victim’s injuries and the crash dynamics highlight the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 66-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV failed to yield at a marked Bronx crosswalk. The impact left her semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Allerton Avenue and Paulding Avenue in the Bronx at 11:30 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was struck by a 2020 Buick SUV traveling southwest. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage there as well. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was semiconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle struck a sedan making a left turn on Boston Road in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, a 38-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, at 10:10 AM on Boston Road near East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx, a motorcycle traveling east collided head-on with a sedan making a left turn westbound. The motorcyclist, a 38-year-old female driver wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury. The sedan driver, a licensed male, caused the crash by disregarding traffic control and exhibiting inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with the sedan sustaining damage to its left front bumper. The report highlights driver errors—specifically failure to yield and distraction—as the primary contributing factors, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided head-on on Allerton Avenue, injuring three occupants. Drivers and a passenger suffered neck, head, and chest injuries. Both vehicles struck front to front, causing serious trauma but no ejections. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a head-on collision occurred on Allerton Avenue involving a 2016 Dodge taxi traveling west and a 2018 Nissan SUV traveling east. Both vehicles impacted center front ends. The crash injured three occupants: a 53-year-old male taxi driver with a head abrasion, a 35-year-old male SUV driver with internal chest injuries, and a 28-year-old female passenger with neck whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for all parties involved, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision dynamics and injuries highlight the severity of the impact. Driver errors are not explicitly identified, but the head-on nature of the crash suggests a failure to maintain proper lane or control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Mace Avenue in the Bronx. The 20-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the midday crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Mace Avenue in the Bronx at 12:25 PM involving two sedans traveling north and west. The 20-year-old male driver of a 2022 Honda sedan was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. The Honda's right front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end were damaged on impact. Both drivers were licensed and the Honda driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on the inexperience of the driver as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. A 14-year-old rear passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way, causing significant vehicle damage and trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:45 on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. Two sedans collided: one traveling south going straight ahead and the other making a left turn traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the southbound vehicle and the right side doors of the northbound vehicle. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inexperience" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." A 14-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the right front bumper and right side doors, underscoring the severity of the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14