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A northbound SUV made a left turn and struck a southbound sedan on Mundy Lane in the Bronx. The sedan’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved limited visibility. Both vehicles sustained front-left damage.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound sedan traveling straight ahead on Mundy Lane in the Bronx. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan’s front passenger, a 20-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility played a role. The SUV driver’s action of making a left turn contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and a sedan crashed on Nereid Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan was making a left turn when the taxi struck its left front bumper. The taxi driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Nereid Avenue collided with a sedan making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The taxi driver, a 63-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan driver’s license status and sex were not provided. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East 242 Street in the Bronx. The impact struck the right rear bumper of one car and the left front bumper of the other. A 44-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Road conditions were slippery.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on East 242 Street collided. The impact occurred between the right rear bumper of a BMW and the left front bumper of a Hyundai. A 44-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. Both drivers were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or safety equipment use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries in a Bronx crash. The SUV struck parked sedans on Martha Avenue. The driver was in shock and complained of pain. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driver operating an SUV on Martha Avenue in the Bronx collided with multiple parked sedans. The driver was injured across his entire body and experienced shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV impacted the left side doors, while the parked sedans sustained damage to their front and rear quarter panels. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and excessive speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male driver overturned his sedan on Bronx River Parkway. He suffered a head injury and concussion. The air bag deployed. Police cited driver inattention and failure to keep right as causes. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver traveling north on Bronx River Parkway lost control and overturned his 2002 Toyota sedan. The driver sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The vehicle's roof was damaged, and the air bag deployed. The report lists driver inattention and failure to keep right as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and improper lane positioning on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV struck a Carry All from behind on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers, men aged 66 and 67, suffered back injuries. The SUV driver was distracted and following too closely. No one was ejected. Damage was to the SUV’s rear.

According to the police report, a 2012 Nissan SUV traveling south on Baychester Avenue rear-ended a 2018 Carry All also heading south. The SUV’s point of impact was its center back end, while the Carry All sustained no damage. The SUV driver, a 67-year-old man, was cited for driver inattention and following too closely. Both the driver and a 66-year-old front passenger in the SUV were injured, suffering back injuries and complaints of whiplash and pain. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Carry All had one occupant, the driver, who was not injured. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and unsafe following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 8-year-old boy was struck by a northbound sedan on Oneida Avenue in the Bronx. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Oneida Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, traveling northbound, struck the child with its left front bumper. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided on East 233 Street in the Bronx. A front-seat passenger suffered back injuries. Drivers were distracted. Damage hit rear bumpers and front ends. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, three vehicles traveling westbound collided on East 233 Street in the Bronx. The crash involved two sedans and a pick-up truck. The front passenger in one sedan, a 35-year-old woman, sustained back injuries and was conscious after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for all involved drivers. The vehicles sustained damage primarily to rear bumpers and front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights multiple driver distractions leading to a chain collision with injuries to a restrained passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked dump truck on Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered neck and facial injuries. The driver was distracted. Both occupants were conscious and restrained. The dump truck showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Baychester Avenue collided with the left rear bumper of a parked dump truck. The sedan’s driver, a 63-year-old man, and his 58-year-old female front passenger were injured. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, while the passenger sustained facial abrasions. Both were conscious and wearing seat belts with airbags deployed. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The dump truck was undamaged and unoccupied at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles collided in the Bronx at East 233 Street. Three occupants suffered head and hip injuries. All were restrained and suffered shock. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Damage focused on left front and rear panels of vehicles.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred in the Bronx involving four cars traveling straight ahead. Three occupants were injured: a 52-year-old male passenger with hip and upper leg injuries, a 31-year-old male front passenger with head injuries, and a 30-year-old female driver also with head injuries. All occupants were wearing seat belts and none were ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicles sustained damage primarily to their left front and rear quarter panels. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Bronx Boulevard struck an object. The driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered neck abrasions. Police found defective brakes and a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle caused the crash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling east on Bronx Boulevard in the Bronx crashed after the driver attempted to avoid an object in the roadway. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with neck abrasions but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists defective brakes and the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper, indicating a collision with the object or another obstruction. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a crash with a sedan making a left turn. The impact hit the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 230 Street in the Bronx involving a 2012 Honda SUV traveling north and a 2015 Ford sedan making a left turn westbound. The SUV driver, a 61-year-old man, was injured with whiplash to his neck but remained conscious and was properly restrained with an airbag and seatbelt. The report cites driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on East 234 Street in the Bronx. The driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash happened during morning traffic. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East 234 Street rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped in traffic. The driver of the sedan, a 31-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The point of impact was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the center front end of the sedan. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed SUV driver made a left turn on Nereid Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV struck a 54-year-old male e-bike rider going straight. The bicyclist was ejected, suffered head injuries, and lost consciousness. The SUV’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV driven by an unlicensed female driver was making a left turn on Nereid Avenue when it collided with a 54-year-old male e-bike rider traveling straight east. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in unconsciousness and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the bicyclist, while the SUV driver’s unlicensed status and left turn contributed to the crash. The SUV’s center front end and the e-bike’s center front end were both damaged. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A flatbed swung wide on White Plains Road. Steel met flesh. A 49-year-old man fell, torn and unconscious. Parked cars scraped and silent. The Bronx street held the wreckage and the hush.

A flatbed truck making a U-turn on White Plains Road struck a 49-year-old pedestrian, leaving him with severe lacerations and unconscious on the pavement. According to the police report, 'A flatbed swung wide in a U-turn. It struck a 49-year-old man, tearing his body.' The crash also damaged parked vehicles. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report suggests any error or fault by the pedestrian. The impact and aftermath left the street marked by violence and silence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east collided with a northbound sedan on East 233 Street in the Bronx. The 69-year-old driver suffered injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 233 Street in the Bronx collided with a northbound sedan. The 69-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan, which sustained center front end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked car on Furman Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan traveling south struck her with its right front bumper. She suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions and was left in shock. The driver was speeding with limited view.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Furman Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south, struck her on the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to control speed in a situation with limited visibility led to the collision. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a pickup truck heading north on East 234 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man with a physical disability, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained right-side damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East 234 Street collided with a pickup truck traveling north. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the right front bumper of the truck. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Physical Disability' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors for the driver. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused significant damage to the right side of the sedan and the right front bumper of the pickup truck. No other contributing driver errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck backing south struck a northbound e-bike on Van Cortlandt Park East in the Bronx. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The truck driver failed to back safely and was distracted.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck was backing south on Van Cortlandt Park East when it collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder pain and experienced shock. The report lists the truck driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-bike rider was not at fault. The truck's rear center was the point of impact, damaging the vehicle's back end and the e-bike's front. The e-bike rider was unlicensed, but no helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV and a Ford sedan collided on East 236 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s 26-year-old male driver suffered a bruised elbow. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 236 Street involving a 2016 Jeep SUV traveling south and a 2020 Ford sedan traveling west. The sedan’s 26-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a contusion to his elbow. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with the SUV impacted at the center front and the sedan at the right front quarter panel. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15