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A northbound SUV struck a southbound bus on East 241 Street in the Bronx. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors as causes. Twelve bus occupants were unharmed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on East 241 Street near Katonah Avenue in the Bronx. A 2014 Honda SUV traveling northwest collided with a southbound bus. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bus. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the SUV operator's part. The bus carried 12 occupants who were not reported injured. The collision caused damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bus's right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right front bumper of an SUV on East 241 Street in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered an elbow and lower arm injury. Limited visibility contributed to the collision, highlighting driver sightline issues.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 p.m. on East 241 Street near Bronx Boulevard. A motorcycle traveling north collided with the right front bumper of an SUV traveling west. The motorcyclist, a 49-year-old male driver, was wearing a helmet and sustained injuries to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating impaired visibility played a significant role in the crash. The motorcyclist's contributing factors also include 'Other Vehicular,' suggesting complex vehicle interactions. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported damage to the vehicle. The collision underscores systemic dangers related to obstructed sightlines at this Bronx location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749883, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver made an improper right turn and collided with a westbound sedan on Bruner Avenue in the Bronx. Both e-scooter occupants, including an 8-year-old passenger ejected from the vehicle, suffered injuries. The sedan driver was unharmed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Bruner Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter, carrying two occupants, was making a right turn when it collided with a westbound sedan that was slowing or stopping. The e-scooter driver, a 13-year-old male, was cited for 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed.' Both e-scooter occupants were ejected; the passenger, an 8-year-old female, sustained abrasions to the face, while the driver suffered internal injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, sustained damage to its left side doors and left front quarter panel but the driver was not injured. The report highlights driver errors on the e-scooter, specifically improper turning and unsafe speed, as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749123, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck a Dodge pickup truck from behind on Nereid Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles traveled southbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Nereid Avenue in the Bronx. A 57-year-old female driver of a 2016 BMW SUV was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The report states the SUV struck the center back end of a 2020 Dodge pickup truck from behind. Both vehicles were traveling southbound, with the SUV going straight ahead. The police identified 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The pickup truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision damaged the SUV's center front end and the pickup's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Nereid Avenue struck its own passenger, causing knee and lower leg injuries along with whiplash. The injured occupant remained conscious but suffered significant trauma to the lower body. The crash caused damage to the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south on Nereid Avenue in the Bronx was involved in a crash at 15:48. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The sole occupant, a 46-year-old male passenger, was injured with trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash. The occupant was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The passenger was not ejected and no pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash appears to have resulted from an internal vehicle impact, highlighting risks to occupants even without external collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East 241 Street in the Bronx late at night. A 47-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both drivers made improper lane usage maneuvers, causing the crash and severe impact to the left side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:08 on East 241 Street in the Bronx. Two sedans, both traveling north, collided due to 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' errors cited for both drivers. The 47-year-old female driver of a 2016 Mercedes was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. The impact struck the left side doors of her vehicle, causing significant damage. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the collision. The report explicitly attributes the crash to improper lane usage by both drivers, with no contributing factors listed for the injured occupant. The victim was not ejected and was wearing some form of safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers of lane misuse on busy Bronx streets, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A car swung too fast at East 241st and Cranford. The right front bumper slammed into a young man’s head as he crossed with the light. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, wounded, upright, bleeding on the street.

At the corner of East 241st Street and Cranford Avenue, a car making a right turn at unsafe speed struck a 23-year-old man in the head with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the vehicle 'turned fast, too fast.' The report notes 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact caused severe bleeding, but the victim remained conscious and did not fall. The police narrative describes blood pooling on the pavement as the man stayed awake. The driver’s failure to control speed and disregard for traffic controls are cited as direct causes. No mention is made of any pedestrian error or contributing behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man walking along Nereid Avenue was struck by a northbound bus. The pedestrian suffered full-body contusions. Limited driver visibility and the bus’s size contributed to the crash, highlighting dangers of obstructed views near oversized vehicles.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Nereid Avenue in the Bronx struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian walking along the highway with traffic. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating that the bus driver’s limited visibility played a role in the collision. The point of impact was the bus’s right rear quarter panel. No driver license or occupant information was provided. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by large vehicles with obstructed views operating near pedestrians outside of controlled crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739252, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound e-bike on East 241 Street in the Bronx. The 19-year-old bicyclist suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:58 PM on East 241 Street near White Plains Road in the Bronx. A 2006 Honda sedan was making a left turn northbound when it struck a southbound e-bike. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining head trauma and experiencing shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. The report does not assign any contributing fault to the bicyclist. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old pedestrian suffered abrasions after an SUV making a left turn struck him at a marked crosswalk on Wickham Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the collision despite no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2023 Hyundai SUV traveling north on Wickham Avenue was making a left turn when it struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over his entire body and remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. Notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735371, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man crossing Baychester Avenue was struck by an eastbound SUV. The vehicle hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. Driver inattention caused the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east on Baychester Avenue struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There were no occupants in the vehicle at the time. The pedestrian's crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially in areas where pedestrians cross without signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734073, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tow truck struck a sedan on Byron Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s front passenger, a 22-year-old woman, suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Byron Avenue in the Bronx at 16:50. A tow truck traveling west collided with a southbound sedan. The point of impact was the tow truck's right front bumper against the sedan's left front quarter panel and left side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 22-year-old female, was injured with abrasions to her elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by one or both vehicle operators. The injured passenger's use of a lap belt and harness was noted, but no victim behavior was cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights systemic dangers related to driver compliance with right-of-way rules and speed control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a southbound sedan making a left turn on White Plains Road in the Bronx. Four vehicle occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near East 233 Street in the Bronx at 11:50 p.m. A 2017 Mercedes SUV traveling northbound on White Plains Road collided with a 2017 Buick sedan making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper striking the sedan's right rear quarter panel. Police identified failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor in the crash. Four occupants in the SUV, including the driver and three passengers aged 18 to 48, were injured with back injuries and complaints of whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims' behavior. The collision highlights driver error and systemic danger at intersections involving turning vehicles and through traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729384, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck struck a bicyclist traveling north on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered serious lower leg injuries. Alcohol involvement and driver errors contributed to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers on city streets.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2022 Dodge truck traveling north on White Plains Road in the Bronx at 1:52 AM. The truck, operated by an unlicensed driver, hit the bicyclist on the right front bumper, causing the cyclist to be ejected. The bicyclist sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the truck driver and alcohol involvement indicate critical driver errors that led to this serious collision. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim fault is assigned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728098, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a sedan on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The crash occurred during a right turn. The moped struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel, causing minor burns and shock.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 8:13 p.m. on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 16-year-old male, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The sedan was traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The moped driver sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, along with minor burns and was in shock. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727529, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on White Plains Road in the Bronx. A front-seat passenger suffered whiplash and injuries to the entire body. Both drivers were licensed men. Improper lane usage caused the crash, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on White Plains Road in the Bronx at 21:23. Two sedans, both traveling in opposite directions, collided head-on with center front end impacts. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error in lane management. One occupant, a 34-year-old male front passenger, was injured with whiplash and injuries to the entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision caused significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles. The police report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing the cause on driver lane usage errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman suffered bruises and full-body contusions after an SUV backed into her outside an intersection in the Bronx. The driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s rear, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:26 in the Bronx near East 233 Street. A 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Hyundai SUV backed unsafely, striking her with the center back end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed, compounding the risk. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body, with an injury severity rated at 3. The vehicle was traveling south and had two occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed, inexperienced drivers performing unsafe backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Yamaha motorcycle struck an Acura SUV at East 237th and Furman. The rider flew, hip crushed, blood on asphalt. No helmet. Speed unforgiving. Semiconscious, he lay broken as the street swallowed the night.

According to the police report, a Yamaha motorcycle collided with the side of an Acura SUV at the intersection of East 237th Street and Furman Avenue in the Bronx around 9:30 p.m. The report states, 'A Yamaha slammed the side of an Acura. The rider flew. No helmet. Hip crushed. Blood on asphalt. Semiconscious. Speed too fast.' The listed contributing factor is 'Unsafe Speed.' The motorcycle rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper leg injuries, described as 'crush injuries,' and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report notes the absence of a helmet but cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The SUV, traveling north, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries to SUV occupants are reported. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when speed overwhelms city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan on East 234 Street in the Bronx. The collision hit the sedan’s left side doors, injuring a 39-year-old rear passenger. The passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash, left shaken and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:56 on East 234 Street in the Bronx. A 2022 taxi traveling west collided with a 2014 sedan traveling south. The taxi impacted the sedan’s left side doors with its center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. A 39-year-old male rear passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report emphasizes the driver error of disregarding traffic control as the cause of the collision and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723670, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV making a left turn collided violently with a northbound motorcycle on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The motorcyclist was partially ejected, suffering a concussion and facial injuries. Driver inattention and unsafe speed were cited as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:24 on White Plains Road near East 241 Street in the Bronx. A southbound SUV was making a left turn when it struck a northbound motorcycle head-on. The motorcycle was demolished on impact. The motorcyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained facial injuries and a concussion, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating critical driver errors by the SUV operator. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper and quarter panel. The motorcyclist was not cited with any contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe turning maneuvers in Bronx traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15