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A box truck made an improper turn on Hutchinson River Parkway, colliding with a sedan traveling straight. The sedan’s front passenger, a 66-year-old woman, suffered full-body injuries and lost consciousness. Driver errors included unsafe lane changing and improper turning.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 on Hutchinson River Parkway. A box truck traveling south was making a U-turn when it struck a sedan also traveling south. The point of impact was the truck’s left rear bumper and the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 66-year-old woman, was injured with full-body trauma and was unconscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites the box truck driver’s errors as 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' These driver actions directly contributed to the collision and the passenger’s severe injuries. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV making a U-turn struck a southbound pickup truck on East Tremont Avenue. The 77-year-old SUV driver suffered injuries and shock. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors for both drivers. Impact damaged the front and right quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx at 16:50. A 2020 Ford SUV, traveling north and making a U-turn, collided with a 2023 Honda pickup truck traveling south. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the pickup truck. The SUV driver, a 77-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured and experienced shock. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation during the maneuver. There is no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van struck the rear of a sedan on Throgs Neck Expressway, injuring both sedan occupants. Both suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash resulted from the van driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact and trauma in the sedan’s rear.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:54 on Throgs Neck Expressway involving a van and a sedan traveling southbound. The van struck the sedan’s right rear bumper with its right front bumper. Both sedan occupants, a 37-year-old female driver and a 34-year-old male front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report cites the van driver’s contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the crash resulted from the van driver’s failure to maintain control or safe distance due to reacting to another vehicle not involved in the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The impact caused significant trauma to the sedan’s rear and injured its occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male pedestrian suffered facial abrasions after a vehicle made an improper right turn in the Bronx. The crash occurred at night, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious. Driver error was the primary cause, highlighting dangerous turning behavior.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 21:38 in the Bronx near Fuller Street. A vehicle traveling north was making a right turn when it turned improperly, striking a 17-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor for the crash. There is no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. The driver’s failure to execute a proper turn created the hazardous condition that led to the pedestrian’s injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by improper vehicle maneuvers in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-on on the Cross Bronx Expressway, injuring the sedan driver. Both were traveling westbound. The impact damaged the front bumpers of each vehicle. The sedan driver suffered shock and an unspecified injury, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 21:15. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the taxi. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old male occupant, was injured with an unspecified injury severity level 3 and was not ejected from the vehicle. He was restrained by a lap belt and experienced shock. The taxi driver held a permit license from New York but no specific contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors were listed in the report. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck struck the left rear bumper of a southbound taxi on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi carried three occupants. One passenger, a 36-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The collision caused visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a tractor truck and a taxi were both traveling southbound on Westchester Avenue near Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. The tractor truck's right front bumper impacted the taxi's left rear bumper. The taxi carried three occupants, including a 36-year-old male passenger who sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed, and both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to the collision. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi's damage was limited to the left rear bumper, and the truck's damage was on the right front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver made a left turn and struck a female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk in the Bronx. The impact caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected from the scene.

According to the police report, at 9:37 AM in the Bronx near Commerce Avenue, a 2016 SUV traveling northwest was making a left turn when the driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and despite the collision, the SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and not ejected. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in areas with pedestrian activity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770168, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway struck another vehicle from behind. The driver, a 36-year-old man, sustained an eye contusion and bruising. The crash caused center back end damage to the sedan, with no ejections reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:47 AM on Hutchinson River Parkway. A 36-year-old male driver of a 2013 Honda sedan was injured, suffering an eye contusion and bruising. The vehicle was traveling south and was slowing or stopping before the collision. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan, which sustained damage in the same area. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, but no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769073, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two occupants suffered injuries in a collision between two sedans on Throgs Neck Bridge. One passenger was ejected and bruised. Police cite unsafe speed as the driver error. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, at 13:36 on Throgs Neck Bridge, two sedans collided. The BMW, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck the left rear bumper of a parked Dodge sedan. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. The Dodge had three occupants; a 29-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock while riding outside the vehicle without safety equipment. A 26-year-old female front passenger was ejected, sustained facial contusions, and was conscious upon arrival. The BMW driver was licensed and traveling south. Damage was recorded on the right front bumper of the BMW and the left rear bumper of the Dodge. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and vehicle interactions on the bridge.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a sedan traveling straight on Bruckner Expressway. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the primary contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway at 11:00 a.m. A 2003 Chevrolet SUV traveling south struck the left rear bumper of a 2023 Dodge sedan also heading south. The sedan's female driver, age 31, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The impact damaged the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter rider suffered full-body bruises after a collision on East Tremont Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The rider remained conscious but injured, highlighting dangers from distracted driving in Bronx streets late at night.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx at 12:45 a.m. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The e-scooter driver, who was not ejected and wore no safety equipment, sustained contusions and bruises to his entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle’s point of impact was the left side doors, and the e-scooter showed no damage. The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim behaviors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving, which directly led to the injury of a vulnerable road user traveling straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man driving south on East Tremont Avenue struck a parked Tesla sedan. The impact hit the right front bumper of his Honda and the left rear quarter panel of the Tesla. The driver suffered a concussion and full-body injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 PM on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 67-year-old male licensed in Florida, was operating a 2021 Honda sedan traveling southbound. The Honda collided with a parked 2019 Tesla sedan, impacting the Honda's right front bumper and the Tesla's left rear quarter panel. The report identifies 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The driver was injured with a concussion and bodily injuries affecting his entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The collision resulted from the impaired driver's failure to maintain control, striking a stationary vehicle. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765189, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway struck an object or surface with its left front bumper. The 82-year-old male driver suffered facial contusions and bruises. Police report driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:09 on Hutchinson River Parkway. The involved vehicle, a 2019 Honda sedan, was traveling straight ahead northbound when the point of impact was the left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The sole occupant, an 82-year-old male driver, was conscious and sustained facial contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" twice as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to injury even without collisions involving other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy crossing Middletown Road with the signal suffered bruises and arm injuries after a distracted driver struck him. The impact left the pedestrian conscious but injured, highlighting the deadly consequences of driver inattention in NYC intersections.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Middletown Road at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle involved was traveling north, going straight ahead. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, indicating no fault on his part. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision, resulting in the pedestrian’s injuries. This incident underscores the persistent danger posed by distracted driving in New York City.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Macdonough Place in the Bronx. The lead vehicle stopped in traffic. The following vehicle struck it from behind, injuring six occupants. Injuries included whiplash and back pain. All victims were conscious and restrained except one infant without safety equipment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 PM on Macdonough Place in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling north were involved. The lead vehicle, a 2012 Dodge sedan with six occupants, was stopped in traffic. The following vehicle, a 2011 Kia sedan, was going straight ahead and struck the Dodge from behind, impacting the center front end of the Kia and the center back end of the Dodge. The primary contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely" by the driver of the Kia. Six occupants in the Dodge were injured, including a 12-year-old girl, a 1-year-old infant, and adults aged 21 to 40. Injuries reported were whiplash and back pain, with all occupants conscious. The infant was not using any safety equipment, while others wore lap belts. The driver of the Kia was licensed in New York; the Dodge driver was licensed in North Carolina. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Hutchinson River Parkway amid a police pursuit. The impact struck the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 39-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was not ejected.

According to the police report, two Ford SUVs traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway collided during a police pursuit at 2:22 AM. The crash involved a left rear bumper impact on one SUV and a right front bumper impact on the other. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors during the pursuit. A 39-year-old male driver, an occupant in one of the vehicles, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to victim behavior or safety equipment use. The collision highlights the systemic dangers of high-speed police pursuits involving multiple vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763656, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and tractor truck collided on Bruckner Expressway at 10 p.m. The sedan’s front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe lane changing as the cause. Both drivers remained conscious and restrained during the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway at 22:00 involving a sedan traveling south and a tractor truck merging southbound. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor to the collision. The sedan’s front passenger, a 23-year-old female, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old female, sustained whiplash and neck injuries, was conscious, and wore a lap belt. The tractor truck driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was the sole occupant of the truck, which showed no damage. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unsafe lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two rear-seat passengers suffered neck injuries in a Bronx crash involving two sedans traveling north on Peartree Ave. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts. Police reports cite alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Peartree Ave in the Bronx at 17:24. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the center front end of a 2022 Kia sedan striking the center back end of a 2016 Toyota sedan. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the Kia and the right rear bumper of the Toyota. Two female rear-seat passengers, ages 22 and 28, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both were conscious, not ejected, and restrained with lap belts. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver impairment played a role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The focus remains on the driver error related to alcohol use that led to this collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769077, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV was struck in the center back end by a tractor truck also traveling north on Bruckner Expressway. The SUV driver, a 36-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash, left shaken but not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2011 SUV traveling north on Bruckner Expressway was rear-ended in the center back end by a northbound 2016 tractor truck. The SUV driver, a 36-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. She was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors for the truck driver. The impact point and vehicle damage confirm the truck struck the rear of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan plowed into a slowing Mack truck on Bruckner Expressway. Metal shrieked. The driver’s chest crushed, his arm torn. He stayed conscious as silence followed. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The road swallowed another body.

A violent rear-end collision unfolded on Bruckner Expressway when a sedan, traveling north, crashed into the back of a slowing Mack tractor truck. According to the police report, the sedan driver suffered severe injuries, including chest trauma and an arm amputation, but remained conscious at the scene. The report states the sedan 'slammed into the back of a slowing Mack truck,' with the impact crushing the driver’s chest and folding the bumper 'like paper.' Police explicitly cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck was slowing or stopping when struck. The report makes no mention of any actions by the truck driver contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the sedan driver’s failure to pay attention and maintain a safe distance, as detailed in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760999, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15