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A BMW SUV hit a 63-year-old man at East 231st Street and White Plains Road. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. The SUV’s front crumpled. Two people sat inside. The street stood silent. The man lay motionless.

A BMW SUV traveling north on White Plains Road struck a 63-year-old pedestrian at the intersection with East 231st Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious and bleeding. The impact crushed the SUV’s right front quarter panel. Two people were inside the vehicle. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash. The street was left silent as the man lay motionless, blood pooling from his head.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries in a Bronx crash. Two vehicles struck front-left bumpers. The SUV driver was distracted outside the car and turned improperly. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Nereid Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2017 SUV and a 2007 sedan. The 69-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver errors as 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributing to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, causing center front-end damage. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman was hit by a sedan traveling north on East 231 Street in the Bronx. The driver was speeding. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The crash happened outside an intersection. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 231 Street in the Bronx struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The driver’s speeding was the primary error leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654599, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan made an improper left turn and struck an SUV going straight west on East 233 Street in the Bronx. Both drivers were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. The front passenger in the SUV was also hurt. Both wore seat belts.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 233 Street made an improper left turn and collided with a westbound SUV. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver and the SUV front passenger were injured, with head and neck injuries reported. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The contributing factor listed was "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error by the sedan operator. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused shock and injuries to both vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654025, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider crashed on White Plains Road. The bike hit the center back end of another vehicle. The 35-year-old man suffered head injuries but remained conscious. Unsafe speed was a factor. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left the bike damaged.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-bike driver traveling north on White Plains Road collided with the center back end of another vehicle going straight ahead. The rider sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet at the time. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the e-bike. No other driver errors were specified in the report. The crash resulted in internal complaints and injury severity level 3 for the rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected after a collision on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The bike struck another vehicle head-on. The rider suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The crash involved a bike traveling north and an unspecified vehicle traveling west, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. No safety equipment details were provided. The crash highlights critical driver errors that led to the bicyclist's ejection and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650912, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Barnes Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Unsafe speed and driver distraction caused the collision. Vehicles struck front and side, leaving damage to left front bumpers and quarter panels.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Barnes Avenue in the Bronx. The male driver of a 2014 Infiniti sedan traveling north and the female driver of a 2015 Cadillac sedan traveling west both sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors for the collision. The Infiniti struck the Cadillac on its left side doors with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper and quarter panel of the vehicles. Both drivers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The female driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645624, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV made a U-turn on White Plains Road in the Bronx. It struck an e-scooter traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor.

According to the police report, a 2019 Chevrolet SUV was making a U-turn on White Plains Road in the Bronx when it collided with an e-scooter traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV struck the e-scooter on its left front bumper, impacting the scooter's left side doors. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or safety equipment issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at East 242 Street and White Plains Road. The driver made an improper left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured when a vehicle making a left turn at East 242 Street and White Plains Road in the Bronx struck her. The 59-year-old woman was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report lists driver errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly.' The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645102, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mercedes SUV rolled driverless on East 234th Street. The machine pinned its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She died, conscious, trapped beneath the weight. Metal pressed down. The street stood still. Another life lost to runaway steel.

A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless near East 234th Street and Vireo Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman, who died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless. It crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She wore no belt. She died conscious, pinned beneath the weight she once controlled.' The contributing factor listed was 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash shows the deadly risk when a vehicle moves uncontrolled.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632264, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries after an SUV passed too closely on Furman Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side doors. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Furman Avenue in the Bronx when an SUV traveling south passed too closely to a sedan that was starting from parking. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a pick-up truck stopped in traffic on Camp Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely. Both vehicles damaged at rear center.

According to the police report, a 2021 sedan traveling west on Camp Street rear-ended a pick-up truck also stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and complained of whiplash. The collision caused center back-end damage to both vehicles. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The sedan driver was not ejected and was in shock. Both drivers held valid licenses. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating in slow or stopped traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head contusion on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The rider was conscious but injured. The crash involved no vehicle damage. Illness and illegal drugs were cited as contributing factors by police.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Baychester Avenue was injured, sustaining a head contusion. The report lists illness and illegal drug use as contributing factors to the crash. There was no damage to the bicycle, and the rider was not ejected. The bicyclist was conscious at the time of the report. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The police did not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injury was serious enough to be classified as level 3 severity. Safety equipment was not used by the bicyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman driving east on Barnes Avenue crashed into two parked SUVs. She suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as factors. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female driver traveling east on Barnes Avenue in the Bronx collided with two parked SUVs. The driver sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicles involved were station wagons or SUVs, with the moving vehicle impacting the center front end of the parked vehicles. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sport utility vehicle struck a sedan on its right side doors on East 241 Street in the Bronx. The sedan was starting from a parking spot when the collision occurred. The sedan’s 22-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Three occupants were in the SUV.

According to the police report, a 2021 Honda SUV traveling west on East 241 Street side-impacted a Ford sedan that was starting from a parking spot. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan’s 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the SUV’s part. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old woman was hit by a northbound sedan on Bronx Boulevard. She suffered a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was speeding. Multiple parked vehicles show damage from the crash. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a northbound sedan on Bronx Boulevard in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a concussion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver was speeding at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and several parked vehicles nearby also showed damage, suggesting a chaotic impact scene. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old girl was hit by an SUV while crossing East 241 Street in the Bronx. The vehicle struck her center front end. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was licensed and traveling west.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing East 241 Street in the Bronx when a 2022 Nissan SUV struck her with its center front end. The girl sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was traveling straight ahead westbound at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance struck a sedan on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The sedan’s front passenger, a 20-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling south on White Plains Road collided with a westbound sedan. The impact struck the sedan’s right side doors. The front passenger of the sedan, a 20-year-old woman, was injured with a neck injury but remained conscious. She was secured by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. The ambulance showed no vehicle damage despite the collision. The driver errors identified include failure to yield right-of-way. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man was struck while crossing White Plains Road in the Bronx. The vehicle hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was speeding.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on White Plains Road in the Bronx after being struck by a vehicle traveling south. The 59-year-old man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the vehicle, going straight ahead, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered moderate injuries. The vehicle had damage to its right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Bussing Avenue collided. The female driver of the second sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved left front and right rear impacts. Driver inattention and obstructed view contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bussing Avenue collided. The female driver of the second vehicle, aged 30, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with a limited or obstructed view. The first vehicle impacted the left front bumper, while the second vehicle sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel and side doors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15