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A Ford SUV traveling west struck a Nissan sedan making a U-turn on Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. The impact hit the SUV’s left side doors. A front passenger in the SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Arnow Avenue in the Bronx at 3:40 p.m. A 2020 Ford SUV traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a 2016 Nissan sedan making a U-turn eastbound. The collision caused injuries to a 32-year-old female front passenger in the SUV, who suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by one or both drivers. The SUV had four occupants, and the sedan had two. Both drivers were licensed. The impact damaged the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752135, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver was making a U-turn while the other proceeded straight. The impact demolished one vehicle’s front and injured an 83-year-old female driver with contusions. Driver error triggered the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:05 on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling south collided when one vehicle was making a U-turn and the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one sedan and the front of the other, which was demolished. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. An 83-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt and conscious, suffered contusions and was injured but not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and U-turn maneuvers in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man crossing East 241 Street was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and glare as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 241 Street at an intersection with Furman Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a westbound 2012 Honda sedan, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with glare impairing visibility. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant. The report does not list any pedestrian errors or safety equipment as contributing factors, focusing instead on the driver's failure to maintain attention under challenging visual conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered head contusions after a 2017 Kia SUV made a left turn and struck him on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way by the bicyclist.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:40 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. A 2017 Kia SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist. The SUV's front center end and the bike's left front bumper were damaged at the point of impact. The driver of the SUV was licensed and operating the vehicle with five occupants onboard. The report highlights the bicyclist's unsafe speed and failure to yield as key elements in the crash dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A flatbed truck making a right turn collided with a backing sedan on Boston Road in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Boston Road in the Bronx at 12:15. A 2003 Mack flatbed truck was making a right turn when it struck the rear right bumper of a 2021 BMW sedan that was backing up southbound. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male, was conscious but sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain awareness during vehicle maneuvers. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the truck and the center back end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752749, 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 sedan making a right turn struck a 19-year-old female e-scooter driver traveling straight on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and aggressive driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx at 2:30 p.m. A sedan was making a right turn when it collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver, a 19-year-old female, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end striking the e-scooter’s left rear quarter panel. The e-scooter rider was conscious but injured. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751039, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three occupants suffered internal injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on New England Thruway. The crash involved SUVs and sedans traveling northbound. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor. All injured remained conscious but sustained head and back injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on New England Thruway in the Bronx at 1:30 PM. Multiple vehicles, including station wagons, SUVs, sedans, and trucks, were traveling northbound when the collision happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Three occupants were injured: a 66-year-old female driver suffered head injuries, a 23-year-old male passenger sustained back injuries, and a 58-year-old male driver also suffered back injuries. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The vehicles involved showed damage primarily to center back ends and left side doors. The police report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver error and distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747402, 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 sedan traveling east on East Gun Hill Road struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both women suffered serious injuries to their bodies. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing a violent collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 2018 Kia sedan traveling east on East Gun Hill Road struck two female pedestrians aged 69 and 45. Both pedestrians were crossing at the intersection with the signal when the driver impacted them with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians sustained serious injuries—one suffered injuries to her entire body, the other to her back. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused center front end damage to the sedan. The victims were conscious but injured, highlighting the severe consequences of driver negligence at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742594, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Paulding Avenue struck another vehicle at high speed. The driver suffered upper arm injuries and bruising. Police cited unsafe speed as the key factor. The crash damaged the sedan’s left front bumper, revealing the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Paulding Avenue in the Bronx at 2:02 a.m. A 42-year-old male driver in a 2011 Toyota sedan was injured, sustaining a shoulder and upper arm injury along with contusions. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged, indicating the point of impact. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor behind the collision. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The data highlights the danger posed by excessive speed in this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739627, 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 northbound SUV overturned on Hutchinson River Parkway after colliding with another SUV. The driver suffered elbow and lower arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe speed and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:57 PM on Hutchinson River Parkway involving two northbound SUVs. The driver of the overturned 2012 SUV was merging when the collision occurred, impacting the right front quarter panel. The second SUV, traveling straight ahead, was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The driver of the overturned vehicle, a 30-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The overturned SUV's driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to merging and speed management on the parkway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739054, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe whole-body injuries on East 224 Street in the Bronx. The rider was not wearing safety equipment and held only a learner's permit. The crash caused significant trauma and internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male motorcycle driver was traveling northbound on East 224 Street in the Bronx around 11 p.m. The rider, operating a 2023 ZSTV motorcycle, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained severe injuries affecting his entire body, including internal complaints. He was conscious but injured and was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The driver held only a learner's permit from Pennsylvania. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any other vehicles involved or specify collision details beyond the point of impact being 'Other.' The absence of a full license and lack of protective gear underscore systemic risks faced by vulnerable motorcyclists in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered leg injuries after colliding with a parked sedan on Strang Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred in slippery conditions, causing abrasions and shock. The sedan was stationary at impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Strang Avenue in the Bronx at 19:12 involving a motorcycle and a parked sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 37-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report notes the contributing factor as slippery pavement, which likely affected vehicle control. The sedan was parked at the time of impact, indicating the motorcycle struck a stationary vehicle. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The injury severity was rated as moderate, and the rider experienced shock following the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15