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Two SUVs crashed at Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. One driver made a left turn into the path of the other going straight. An 8-year-old girl in the rear passenger seat suffered a facial contusion. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight westbound. The impact occurred on the right front quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. An 8-year-old female occupant in the left rear passenger seat of the turning SUV was injured, suffering a facial contusion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision dynamics indicate a failure to yield by the turning driver. No other injuries or violations were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van struck the rear of a box truck on Garrison Avenue in the Bronx. Both male occupants in the van suffered whiplash injuries to neck and back. Slippery pavement and limited view contributed to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling east.

According to the police report, a 2016 van traveling east on Garrison Avenue rear-ended a 2017 box truck also traveling east. The van’s driver and front passenger, both 32-year-old men, were injured with whiplash affecting the neck and back. The report lists slippery pavement and obstructed or limited view as contributing factors. The van’s point of impact was the center back end, while the box truck sustained damage to its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The van occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. No pedestrian involvement or victim fault is indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Bruckner Boulevard. The driver of the parked car, a 66-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a southbound Ford sedan collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked Chevrolet sedan on Bruckner Boulevard. The Chevrolet's driver, a 66-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The Ford driver was traveling straight ahead, while the Chevrolet was stationary. Damage was noted on the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the moving vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV turning improperly struck a sedan on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The sedan, traveling south, was hit on its front center by the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. A 4-year-old rear passenger in the sedan was injured and shocked.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Boulevard when a 2023 SUV, traveling north and starting in traffic, turned improperly and collided with a 2015 sedan going straight south. The point of impact was the SUV’s right rear quarter panel against the sedan’s center front end. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 4-year-old female rear passenger who was injured and experienced shock. The SUV had four occupants, and its driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. The contributing factor listed was "Turning Improperly." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling west on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan struck the bicycle at the center back end, causing the cyclist's injuries. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The southbound driver made a U-turn and struck the northbound sedan on its left side. Four occupants suffered neck injuries. The crash involved driver inexperience and left side impact damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The southbound vehicle was making a U-turn when it struck the left side doors of the northbound sedan. Four occupants, including the drivers and passengers aged 3 to 52, were injured with neck injuries but remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The northbound sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, while the southbound sedan had front-end damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of improper maneuvers and driver errors in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Bruckner Boulevard at 7:13 p.m. One driver, distracted by a navigation device, made a left turn into the path of the other. The collision injured a 54-year-old man, who suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Bruckner Boulevard. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight north. The driver making the turn was using an on-board navigation device, contributing to driver inattention and distraction. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 54-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as using an on-board navigation device and driver inattention/distraction. No other factors or victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter traveling south struck a parked sedan in the Bronx. The scooter driver and passenger were ejected, suffering abrasions and injuries to limbs. Police cited aggressive driving as a contributing factor. Both victims were conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling south collided with a parked sedan on Bryant Avenue in the Bronx. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper and the scooter's center front end. Two males, a 20-year-old driver and a 19-year-old passenger on the scooter, were ejected from the vehicle. Both sustained abrasions and injuries to the shoulder, upper arm, knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by the scooter occupants. The sedan was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The police report does not specify other contributing factors or victim actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a motorscooter at Spofford Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers and a passenger on the scooter suffered abrasions. The sedan hit the scooter's center front end. Traffic control disregard was a key factor. Injuries involved face and lower leg abrasions.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west collided with a southbound motorscooter on Spofford Avenue in the Bronx. The motorscooter carried two occupants, including a front passenger, both injured with abrasions to the knee, lower leg, foot, and face. The sedan driver also suffered facial abrasions. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorscooter and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor for the passenger and driver of the motorscooter, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan driver’s contributing factors are unspecified. No helmets or other safety equipment were noted. The injuries were moderate abrasions, and no ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided on East 165 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck each other’s front bumpers. Limited visibility contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west and an SUV traveling north collided at East 165 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old female occupant, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Both vehicles impacted each other’s front bumpers. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver’s injury severity was rated as moderate (3). Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead prior to the collision. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652966, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered serious head injuries in a Bronx crash. The sedan driver made a left turn. Both drivers were distracted. The motorcyclist was unconscious and unhelmeted. The collision damaged the right front of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries after a collision with a sedan on East 163 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver was making a left turn while the motorcycle was traveling straight east. Both drivers had contributing factors of driver inattention or distraction. The motorcyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was unconscious and suffered internal injuries. The report lists driver inattention as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652891, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a left-turning sedan on Southern Boulevard. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Southern Boulevard at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver, a female with a permit license, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and sustained a head abrasion, classified as injury severity 3, but remained conscious. The sedan, an Audi registered in New Jersey, had no visible damage despite the impact to its left front bumper. No other contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck turned right on Tiffany Street. An e-bike rider kept straight. The truck’s bumper crushed his head. He was 29. He died there, half thrown, on the street. No helmet. No time. The Bronx claimed another life.

A 29-year-old e-bike rider was killed at Tiffany and Barry Streets in the Bronx when a dump truck turned right and struck him. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The truck’s bumper crushed the rider’s head. No helmet. No time. He was 29. He died there, half thrown, on the street.' The crash involved a dump truck making a right turn and an e-bike traveling straight. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper and the e-bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Unspecified' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary danger came from the truck’s movement and impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. Both drivers were male. The unlicensed driver struck the rear of the other vehicle. Two men suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Aggressive driving was a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver of the Audi, who was unlicensed, struck the center back end of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. Both vehicles were traveling west. Two male occupants, the drivers and a front passenger, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The Ford driver was licensed; the Audi driver was not. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman was hit by a sedan traveling south on Hunts Point Avenue. The impact struck her back, causing injury and shock. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was at an intersection when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hunts Point Avenue struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the car. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The pedestrian's exact action before the crash is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young man crashed his motorbike on Saint John Avenue. No helmet. No armor. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, pain sharp, staring at the pavement. The bike stood untouched. Inexperience cost him flesh.

A 25-year-old man riding a motorbike west on Saint John Avenue near 1034 in the Bronx suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as the contributing factor. The report states the rider wore no helmet or armor. The motorbike itself was undamaged, and no other vehicles or people were involved. The injured man remained conscious at the scene. The data highlights driver inexperience as the primary cause, with lack of safety equipment noted only after the error. No blame is placed on the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman was struck at a Bronx intersection by a southbound cyclist. She suffered a head injury and was semiconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The bike showed no damage. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Southern Boulevard and Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. She sustained a head injury and was semiconscious after being hit by a southbound cyclist traveling straight ahead. The bike showed no damage upon impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian's actions were unclear, but confusion played a role. No safety equipment or signals were mentioned. The cyclist was the sole occupant of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649187, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male driver was ejected and injured in a Bronx crash. The vehicle struck head-on. The driver suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was unlicensed. The crash occurred on Prospect Avenue near 1054.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle, traveling north, sustained center front end damage from a collision. The driver was unlicensed, which is a critical factor in the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any victim errors. The driver suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck hit a 68-year-old man near 772 Edgewater Road. The truck’s right front bumper caught him. He lay conscious, pain everywhere, whispering of paralysis. Police say the driver was distracted. The street stayed silent.

A 68-year-old man walking near 772 Edgewater Road in the Bronx was struck by a box truck. According to the police report, the truck was going straight when its right front bumper hit the pedestrian. The man was left conscious but in pain throughout his body, whispering about paralysis. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” Driver inattention and distraction are listed as contributing factors. No other causes are mentioned. The victim’s actions in the roadway are not blamed. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles and distracted drivers meet vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648858, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A GMC SUV struck the rear of a Toyota on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. Three occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2001 GMC SUV traveling northeast on Southern Boulevard rear-ended a 2005 Toyota also heading northeast. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The collision injured three occupants in the SUV: the driver, a front passenger, and a right rear passenger. All suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The Toyota sustained front-end damage; the SUV showed no damage. Safety equipment used included lap belts and harnesses. No contributing factors related to the victims were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15