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Before dawn on Edenwald Avenue, a Jeep sedan slammed into a parked Hyundai. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered bleeding from her arm and shock. Metal scraped and glass cracked in the quiet Bronx street. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a Jeep sedan traveling west on Edenwald Avenue collided with a parked Hyundai sedan. The crash occurred at 5:41 a.m. in the Bronx. The 35-year-old driver of the Jeep was injured, sustaining minor bleeding to her arm and experiencing shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the Jeep and the left front quarter panel of the Hyundai. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no other occupants were reported in either vehicle. The data does not mention helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806887, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal twisted and glass shattered on Wilder Avenue as two SUVs collided. Both drivers, men aged 67 and 53, suffered back injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Sirens echoed through the Bronx as first responders arrived to treat the wounded.

According to the police report, two station wagons collided at the intersection of Wilder Avenue and Cranford Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers, a 67-year-old man and a 53-year-old man, sustained back injuries and were listed as conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles, with 'Unsafe Speed' also cited for each driver. The impact crumpled the left side doors of one SUV and the front end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on E 237 St in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV suffered bruises and arm injuries. The collision involved failure to yield and limited visibility. The impact damaged the front left quarter and center front ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on E 237 St near Richardson Ave in the Bronx at 7:50 AM. The driver of one SUV, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The crash highlights driver errors related to yielding and visibility at this Bronx location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two women suffered neck and back contusions in a Bronx crash. A sedan struck a parked vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. Police cited passing too closely as the driver error. Both occupants were restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near 4208 Ely Ave at 1:05 AM. A sedan traveling straight ahead collided with a parked sedan, impacting the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver of the moving sedan, a 23-year-old woman, and her 27-year-old female front passenger both sustained contusions and bruises to the neck and back, respectively. Neither occupant was ejected from the vehicle. The police report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure in maintaining safe distance while maneuvering near the parked vehicle. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York, and the vehicle was registered in New Jersey.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after an SUV changed lanes and collided with him on Bronx Blvd. The crash involved unsafe speed and passing too closely, causing serious injury to the cyclist’s lower arm and hand.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bronx Blvd at 8:56 PM. A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2013 Honda SUV changed lanes and struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the SUV driver's errors as unsafe speed and passing too closely. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his bike. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. The collision’s impact point was the center front end of the bike and the right front bumper of the SUV, underscoring the danger posed by the vehicle’s lane change and close passing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 40-year-old man was injured in the Bronx when an SUV failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection on Katonah Ave. The vehicle hit him with its left front bumper, causing chest injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:10 on Katonah Ave in the Bronx. A station wagon/SUV traveling west struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the vehicle driver. The SUV's left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit while legally crossing. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond crossing with the signal. The driver error in yielding right-of-way created a systemic danger resulting in the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south in the Bronx struck a parked SUV after the driver suffered an illness. The 64-year-old female driver was injured and unconscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The impact damaged the front of the sedan and rear of the SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:43 in the Bronx near E 241 St. The sedan, driven by a 64-year-old licensed female driver, was starting from parking when the collision happened. The vehicle struck a parked station wagon/SUV from behind, impacting the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s medical condition impaired control. The driver was injured, unconscious, and secured by a lap belt and harness. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV was unoccupied at the time. This crash highlights the risks posed by sudden driver incapacitation on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUV occupants suffered injuries in a collision on E 235 St in the Bronx. The crash involved a westbound SUV starting from parking and another going straight. Driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor. Both drivers and passengers were injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 235 St near Bronxwood Ave in the Bronx at 19:49. Two SUVs collided: one was traveling west going straight ahead, the other was starting from parking. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the first vehicle and the left front bumper of the second. The report cites driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The drivers and passengers were injured: a 48-year-old female driver suffered whiplash and head injuries, and a 61-year-old female passenger sustained contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing instead on driver errors and vehicle impact details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling west struck two parked SUVs on E 237 St in the Bronx. The driver and front passenger suffered neck contusions. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe clearance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 1:17 AM on E 237 St in the Bronx, a westbound sedan driven by a 30-year-old female collided with two parked SUVs. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain adequate clearance from the parked vehicles. The impact involved the sedan’s left front quarter panel striking the right front quarter panels of both parked SUVs. The sedan carried two occupants: the driver and a 22-year-old male front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining neck contusions classified as injury severity level 3. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in proximity to parked vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790666, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Pitman Ave in the Bronx. The right rear passenger of the struck vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including whiplash. The crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to maintain safe distance and inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Pitman Ave in the Bronx around 10 PM. A 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling east rear-ended another vehicle also traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper hitting the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The right rear passenger of the struck vehicle, a 36-year-old female, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites the SUV driver's contributing factors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver inattention and failure to maintain safe following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver struck a 35-year-old woman crossing White Plains Road outside a crosswalk. The impact caused abdominal and pelvic injuries, leaving her bruised and conscious. The driver’s inattention was the sole cited cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 4:47 AM on White Plains Road in the Bronx, a Jeep traveling southeast struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, with damage to the same area. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal or crosswalk is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785252, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Bronx Blvd near E 233 St, injuring three occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper and quarter panel. All injured were vehicle occupants, including two children, suffering shock and body injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:46 on Bronx Blvd near E 233 St. A 2021 sedan traveling north went straight ahead and was struck on its right front bumper by a 2020 sedan making a left turn, which impacted its right front quarter panel. The collision injured three occupants: a 41-year-old female driver with knee and lower leg injuries, a 9-year-old female passenger, and a 7-year-old male passenger, both with injuries to their entire bodies and in shock. All occupants were not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct attribution to driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and through traffic, with injuries concentrated among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a 57-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a concussion. Driver inattention caused the collision at a busy intersection on White Plains Road.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The collision occurred at 7:30 PM when a 2017 Honda sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, highlighting the driver's failure to notice the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, foot, and suffered a concussion but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A female driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after an SUV making a left turn collided with a westbound sedan on Bruner Avenue. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:57 on Bruner Avenue in the Bronx. A female driver in a 2021 SUV was making a left turn when she collided with a westbound sedan traveling straight ahead. The SUV's front center end struck the sedan's right front quarter panel. The driver, age 45, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. Police identified failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as the primary contributing factors to the collision. Additionally, the driver was noted for inattention and distraction. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the SUV and the right side doors of the sedan. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774155, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

In the Bronx, a 31-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered facial injuries and shock after a collision. The crash, caused by driver inattention, left her with pain and nausea. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper, damaging the right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:27 near 4517 Mundy Lane in the Bronx. The injured party was a 31-year-old female driver of a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling northwest. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle was going straight when the collision occurred, impacting the left front bumper of the SUV and damaging its right front bumper. The driver was not ejected but sustained facial injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver held a learner's permit from New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An unlicensed e-bike driver was ejected and seriously injured after colliding with a pick-up truck in the Bronx. The crash involved driver errors including traffic control disregard and inattention. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to the lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on East 241st Street in the Bronx at 3:14 PM. The e-bike was traveling north while the pick-up truck was traveling west. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the e-bike operator. The victim sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both drivers were unlicensed, but the report specifically highlights the e-bike driver's failure to obey traffic controls. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the e-bike, causing center back end damage. The victim remained conscious despite the severity of injuries. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV disregarded traffic control and collided with her. The crash happened on E 231 St near Bronxwood Ave. The SUV driver was making a right turn when impact occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on E 231 St near Bronxwood Ave in the Bronx at 9:55 AM involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a female e-scooter driver. The e-scooter rider, age 19, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites the SUV driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV was making a right turn when it struck the e-scooter on the left front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors. The e-scooter was traveling north, going straight ahead. No contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck a westbound vehicle backing on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The SUV driver, impaired by alcohol and distracted, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The collision damaged both vehicles’ front bumpers and quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:03 AM on White Plains Road in the Bronx. A northbound SUV driven by a 54-year-old male collided with a westbound vehicle that was backing. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV’s left front bumper and the other vehicle’s right front quarter panel were damaged. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The data highlights the SUV driver’s impaired state and distraction as the primary causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the other vehicle or its occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A two-year-old boy suffered head contusions after being struck at an intersection in the Bronx. The SUV driver was traveling straight eastbound and hit the child with the vehicle's right front bumper. The child was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a two-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Nereid Avenue and Murdock Avenue in the Bronx at 12:31 PM. The child was struck by a 2017 Cadillac SUV traveling eastbound, which made contact with the pedestrian using its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited by the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754460, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 28-year-old man crossing East 241 Street was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and glare as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 241 Street at an intersection with Furman Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a westbound 2012 Honda sedan, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with glare impairing visibility. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant. The report does not list any pedestrian errors or safety equipment as contributing factors, focusing instead on the driver's failure to maintain attention under challenging visual conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14