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A sedan and an e-bike collided on Boston Road near Pelham Parkway. Two teenage girls on the e-bike were hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The crash left both girls with leg injuries. Metal and flesh met at speed.

A crash on Boston Road at Pelham Parkway involved a BMW sedan and an e-bike. Two teenage girls, ages 14 and 15, were riding the e-bike. Both were partially ejected and suffered abrasions to their legs. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The sedan, driven by a 22-year-old man, was struck at the right rear quarter panel. The e-bike, traveling south, hit the sedan's side. Both injured teens were listed as having no safety equipment. The police report highlights driver inattention and inexperience as the main contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle struck a sedan’s front bumper in the Bronx. The young rider suffered a head injury. Four people in the sedan were unhurt. Both vehicles moved north. The street saw metal and flesh meet. The night stayed loud.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided near 2204 White Plains Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, the motorcycle, traveling north, hit the center front end of the sedan as the car started from parking. The 22-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Four occupants in the sedan, including the 66-year-old male driver and three passengers, were not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up and a sedan crashed on Waring Avenue in the Bronx. One passenger suffered hip and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The street bore the cost of distraction.

Two vehicles—a pick-up truck and a sedan—collided on Waring Avenue at Wallace Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction led to the crash. Five men were involved. One passenger, age 47, was injured in the hip and upper leg and reported whiplash. The other occupants, including both drivers, were not seriously hurt. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors are cited. The crash left one person injured and exposed the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW sedan hit a 34-year-old man crossing Boston Road in the Bronx. The crash left the pedestrian in shock, pain radiating through his body. Sirens echoed as the night air filled with shouts and the sharp scent of metal.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling south on Boston Road struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was described as being in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle's right front bumper was damaged in the impact. The pedestrian was following the signal at the time of the collision. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 15-year-old boy on an e-scooter collided with an SUV at Bronxwood Avenue. The impact left him conscious but with a head injury and visible bruising. Sirens echoed as dusk fell, drawing neighbors to the scene of twisted metal and scattered debris.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured in a collision with a Lexus SUV at 2565 Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx. The teen, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both involved parties. No helmet use was noted, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the vulnerability of young riders in collisions with larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Bronx Park East at 9:42 AM. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a vehicle making an improper U-turn striking another going straight. Both drivers were licensed men. Impact damaged front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:42 AM on Bronx Park East in the Bronx. The collision involved two sedans traveling southbound. One vehicle was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left front bumper by another sedan making an improper U-turn. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 62-year-old man wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly,' indicating driver error by the U-turning vehicle. Damage was reported on the left front bumper of the struck vehicle and the left rear bumper of the U-turning vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Boston Road in the Bronx. Both drivers injured, one ejected. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary cause. Airbags deployed; injuries reported as serious. The crash left passengers in shock and pain complaints.

At 17:27 on Boston Road in the Bronx, a taxi and a sedan collided while both were traveling south, according to the police report. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan was struck on the left front quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the taxi sustained damage to its center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered injury severity level 3, with complaints of pain or nausea and shock. The left rear passenger, a 67-year-old male, was injured but not ejected, also reporting pain and shock. Both vehicles had airbags deployed, and the sedan driver was wearing a lap belt. The police report explicitly attributes the crash to unsafe speed by the drivers, with no other contributing factors listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792322, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs traveling east on Burke Ave collided head-on. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe lane changing as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling eastbound on Burke Avenue in the Bronx when they collided. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. The front passenger, a 49-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The collision caused center front end damage to one SUV and right front bumper damage to the other. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights systemic dangers posed by driver failures to yield and unsafe maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778002, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A car struck a 13-year-old girl as she crossed Allerton Avenue with the signal. Her neck crushed, she lay semiconscious on the cold pavement. No driver stopped. Sirens broke the silence. The street swallowed her pain.

A 13-year-old girl was struck while crossing Allerton Avenue near Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:00 a.m. The report states the girl was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when a vehicle hit her, crushing her neck and leaving her semiconscious on the pavement. The police report notes, 'No car stopped.' The girl suffered serious injuries, including crush injuries to her neck. The report does not list any contributing factors for the driver, but it documents that the pedestrian was lawfully crossing with the signal. The driver’s failure to stop after the collision is a central fact. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 2018 Honda SUV tore down Wallace Avenue and crashed, front-first, in the Bronx. The lone driver, forty, was found unconscious, bleeding, his body broken. No passengers. No movement. Only the hum of streetlights and the wreck’s quiet ruin.

A violent single-vehicle crash unfolded on Wallace Avenue near Waring Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV, traveling south, 'slammed front-first at speed.' The only occupant, a 40-year-old male driver, was discovered unconscious and suffering severe bleeding and injuries across his entire body. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the collision. The vehicle’s center front end bore the brunt of the impact. No other vehicles or passengers were involved. The report does not list any victim behaviors or additional contributing factors beyond the driver’s excessive speed. The scene was left to the hum of streetlights and the aftermath of unchecked velocity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck traveling north rear-ended a stopped sedan on Boston Road in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver and an 11-year-old passenger suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite driver inattention, distraction, and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on Boston Road struck the center back end of a stopped sedan also heading north. The sedan had three occupants, including an 11-year-old right rear passenger who was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. The sedan’s 44-year-old male driver sustained back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report identifies the box truck driver’s errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan was stopped in traffic prior to impact. The collision caused center front end damage to the truck and center back end damage to the sedan. No contributing factors were attributed to the injured passengers. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and speeding in urban traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A parked sedan was struck on its left side by an SUV starting from parking on Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. A 5-year-old occupant riding outside the sedan suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:52 on Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. A station wagon/SUV was starting from parking when it collided with a parked sedan, impacting the sedan's left rear quarter panel and left side doors. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The 5-year-old female occupant of the sedan, riding or hanging on the outside without safety equipment, sustained contusions to the abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The police report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper awareness while starting from parking. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks posed by driver distraction during low-speed maneuvers in residential areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 15-year-old moped driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, collided head-on with an SUV on Boston Road. The impact injured the teen’s lower leg and knee. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The crash exposed critical driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:40 on Boston Road in the Bronx. A 15-year-old male moped driver, unlicensed and lacking experience, struck a 2023 Ford SUV traveling east. The moped’s left front bumper collided with the SUV’s right rear bumper, causing damage to the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The teen driver, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, highlighting the moped driver’s lack of licensing and skill. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This collision underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced vehicle operators on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Burke Avenue in the Bronx, injuring both drivers. Unsafe speed and improper lane changes caused the crash. One driver suffered a concussion; the other sustained a fractured hip. Both were conscious and restrained or unrestrained at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:09 on Burke Avenue in the Bronx involving two sport utility vehicles. One driver, a 22-year-old male, was driving eastbound at unsafe speed and was changing lanes improperly when the collision occurred. He suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The other driver, a 36-year-old male, was traveling northbound going straight ahead. His contributing factors were listed as 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unspecified.' He sustained a severe hip-upper leg injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation and was conscious but not wearing any safety equipment. The impact points were the center front end of the first SUV and the left front quarter panel of the second SUV. The report highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and improper lane usage as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped hit a 45-year-old woman mid-block on White Plains Road. She lay semiconscious, blood pooling from her head. The rider did not yield. The Bronx street stayed hard. The blood stayed red. Impact left silence and sirens.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on White Plains Road in the Bronx struck a 45-year-old woman who was not at a crossing. The collision occurred mid-block at 2823 White Plains Road at 10:50 a.m. The report states the woman was left semiconscious, suffering severe bleeding from a head injury. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the incident overall. The narrative notes, 'The rider did not yield.' No other contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The focus remains on the moped operator's failure to yield, which led directly to the severe injury of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Paulding Avenue in the Bronx, injuring both drivers. The crash involved a rear-end impact with no vehicle damage reported. Both drivers suffered whiplash and neck or back injuries, conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southeast on Paulding Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the 2009 Toyota sedan was slowing or stopping when the 2016 Volkswagen sedan struck the center back end of the Toyota with its center front end. Both drivers, aged 64 and 63, were injured with neck and back whiplash but remained conscious and were restrained by lap belts. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the collision. No vehicle damage was reported despite the impact. The crash occurred in the Bronx at 10:20 a.m., emphasizing the dangers of limited visibility and tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 15-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan struck him on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The bike was demolished, and the rider suffered contusions and arm injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 16:02 on White Plains Road near Allerton Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicycle. The 15-year-old bicyclist was ejected from his bike, which was demolished, and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver of the sedan was traveling north, and the bicyclist was traveling east, both going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and 'other' on the bike. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The bicyclist remained conscious but suffered serious injuries requiring medical attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 34-year-old unlicensed moped rider struck a parked SUV on Waring Avenue. Thrown from his vehicle, chest crushed, he died alone beneath the streetlight. The police cite traffic control disregarded. No helmet. The Bronx pavement claimed another life.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding a moped northbound on Waring Avenue collided with the left front bumper of a parked SUV near Barker Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 21:22. The rider, who was unlicensed and wore no helmet, was ejected from the moped and suffered fatal chest injuries. The report states, 'A moped slammed into a parked SUV. The unlicensed rider, 34, wore no helmet. Thrown hard, chest crushed. He died under the streetlight, alone on the cold pavement.' Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor in the crash. The moped rider's lack of helmet use and license status are noted in the report after the primary driver error. No other injuries were reported. The parked SUV was unoccupied at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford pickup turned left at Adee and Wallace. The unlicensed driver struck a woman crossing with the light. Her leg was crushed. She lay awake on the pavement. The truck showed no scars. The Bronx intersection bore the weight.

A 48-year-old woman was struck and seriously injured by a Ford pickup at the corner of Adee Avenue and Wallace Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pickup was making a left turn when its unlicensed driver hit the pedestrian, who was 'crossing with the light.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The police report notes that the truck sustained no damage. The driver’s lack of a license and failure to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk are cited as direct causes of the crash. The victim’s action—crossing with the signal—is mentioned only to clarify she had the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi backing north on Holland Avenue struck a northbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered facial contusions. The impact occurred at the sedan’s left front bumper and the taxi’s rear center. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Holland Avenue at 17:10. A taxi traveling north was backing when it collided with a northbound sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center back end of the taxi. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, sustained facial contusions and was injured but not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factors as unspecified and does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi’s pre-crash action was backing, which contributed to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14