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Two SUVs collided on West Street in Manhattan after one vehicle followed too closely and struck the rear of the other. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained. The crash caused front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:05 AM on West Street near Christopher Street in Manhattan. Two SUVs traveling north were involved. The first vehicle, a 1983 Oldsmobile SUV driven by a 61-year-old licensed female, was going straight ahead. The second vehicle, a 2025 Jeep SUV driven by a licensed male, was stopped in traffic. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, with the Jeep striking the right rear bumper of the Oldsmobile. The Oldsmobile driver sustained a facial contusion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the Oldsmobile and the right rear bumper of the Jeep. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2024 SUV struck the center back end of a parked vehicle on Gansevoort Street in Manhattan. Two male occupants suffered head and face injuries with whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling north on Gansevoort Street rear-ended a parked vehicle, impacting the center back end. The SUV carried five occupants. The driver, a 33-year-old male, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. A 29-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat also suffered facial injuries and whiplash, was conscious, and restrained by a lap belt. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision occurred at 3:28 AM in Manhattan's 10014 zip code. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions involving stationary vehicles in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778762, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi collided with a bicyclist traveling south on Varick Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the primary causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:44 on Varick Street in Manhattan. A taxi and a bicycle, both traveling south, collided at the left front quarter panels. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old female, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating errors on the part of the drivers involved. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed in New York. The collision and injuries highlight the dangers posed by distracted driving in shared traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a severe knee and lower leg fracture. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and Grand Street in Manhattan at 9:07 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Ford SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior, focusing solely on the driver’s distraction as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north collided on Centre Street in Manhattan. The front vehicle's driver, a 67-year-old man, sustained whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Centre Street collided at 14:19. The point of impact was the center front end of the leading Audi and the center back end of the trailing Toyota. The driver of the front vehicle, a 67-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage primarily to the front of the leading vehicle and the rear bumper of the trailing vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old woman suffered a serious hip injury after being struck by an SUV on Greenwich Street. The driver’s inattention caused the collision at a marked crosswalk where the pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, at 16:35 on Greenwich Street in Manhattan, a 76-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Volkswagen SUV traveling north struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and a hip-upper leg injury classified as severity 3. The vehicle showed no damage, suggesting impact at low speed but with significant harm to the vulnerable pedestrian. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in crosswalk zones.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling west on W Houston St collided head-on with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:55 PM on W Houston St in Manhattan. A taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, was going straight ahead westbound when it struck an e-scooter traveling northbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old female, was injured with contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the e-scooter driver and also notes driver inattention for the taxi driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. Vehicle damage was noted as 'Other' for the e-scooter and no damage for the taxi. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in mixed-vehicle traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776906, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the right rear bumper of a parked bus on E 8 St in Manhattan. The taxi driver suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 4:25 AM on E 8 St near Lafayette St in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north collided with the right rear bumper of a parked bus. The taxi's left front bumper sustained damage. The taxi driver, a 50-year-old male, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The bus was stationary at the time of impact. The report explicitly identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed, and the report does not mention any victim behaviors influencing the incident. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Bleecker Street. The impact caused abrasions to his face. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:15 on Bleecker Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling south struck a 70-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his face, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' factors attributed to the sedan driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike showed no damage. The report explicitly notes the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor, underscoring driver error as the cause of the injury and ejection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775224, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 29-year-old woman crossing Varick Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical dangers from driver inattention at intersections.

According to the police report, at 19:20 on Varick Street in Manhattan, a Chevrolet car making a left turn collided with a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian, a 29-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver's failure to maintain attention during the maneuver. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision on 5th Avenue. The crash, marked by driver inattention, left the cyclist injured but conscious, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 5th Avenue near West 13th Street in Manhattan at 2:00 PM. The injured party was a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound, who sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious throughout the incident. No damage was reported to the bicycle or the other involved vehicle. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sport utility vehicles collided on Baxter Street in Manhattan. Alcohol involvement by at least two drivers contributed to the crash. Injuries were unspecified but drivers were incoherent or in shock. The impact damaged front bumpers and other vehicle parts.

According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Baxter Street near Hester Street in Manhattan at 17:25. The drivers involved were a 63-year-old male and two females aged 42 and 47. The male driver was noted as incoherent and had alcohol involvement cited as a contributing factor. One female driver also had alcohol involvement listed, while the other had unspecified contributing factors. All drivers were licensed and none were ejected from their vehicles. The vehicles were initially parked before the crash, which resulted in damage to the right and left front bumpers and other parts. Injuries were unspecified, but all drivers experienced shock or incoherence. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a key driver error leading to this multi-vehicle collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on Charlton Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was conscious with abrasions, struck outside an intersection in a right-of-way violation.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:14 on Charlton Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A 2004 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling northwest, was making a left turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured in the abdomen and pelvis, sustaining abrasions but remained conscious. The point of impact was the SUV's left side doors. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both the vehicle and the pedestrian, emphasizing the driver's error in yielding. The pedestrian was not at an intersection, and no additional victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was reported as none.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway was struck by a bike traveling south. The bike disregarded traffic control and used improper lane passing. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and lower arm injury, remaining conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near 65 5 Ave at 8:20 PM. A bike traveling south struck a pedestrian working in the roadway. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old man, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report cites the bike driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' indicating failure to obey traffic signals and improper lane behavior. The bike showed no vehicle damage, and the pedestrian was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by cyclists who fail to respect traffic controls and lane rules, resulting in injury to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Watts Street. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead. The impact injured the drivers and front passengers, causing contusions and head injuries. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, two Ford SUVs traveling straight ahead collided on Watts Street. The first vehicle, a 2020 model traveling north, struck with its right front bumper. The second, a 2018 model traveling west, impacted with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision injured four occupants: the male driver of the first SUV suffered a head contusion; his front passenger sustained bruises to the knee and lower leg. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and airbags where deployed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers, indicating driver error but without clear details. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused significant front bumper damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a northbound moped on Avenue of the Americas. The moped driver, a 19-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:11 on Avenue of the Americas. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a moped traveling north. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper and the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, specifically citing the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention during the left turn. The moped sustained no damage, and the moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765900, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two cyclists collided on East 13 Street while making right turns. A 64-year-old male rider suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and bicyclist confusion, resulting in visible vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:41 on East 13 Street involving two vehicles classified as a bike and an e-bike, both traveling west and making right turns. The injured party was a 64-year-old male bicyclist who sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The e-bike sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, and the bike had damage to its left front bumper, indicating the point of impact. The injured bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the police report does not list this as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers of inattention and confusion during complex maneuvers like right turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765656, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel met flesh at Bowery and Delancey. A flatbed swung left. A man, crossing against the light, took the blow. Blood spilled on the crosswalk. He stayed conscious, head split, the truck untouched, danger written in daylight.

A flatbed truck turning left at the corner of Bowery and Delancey in Manhattan struck a 45-year-old man in the crosswalk, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. Police cited 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver, who was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The narrative details, 'Steel struck skull. Blood ran on the crosswalk. He stayed awake, bleeding.' The truck sustained no damage. The report also notes the pedestrian was 'crossing against the light,' but this is listed after the primary driver error. The impact and injury underscore the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a vehicle changing lanes on Hudson Street just after midnight. The driver of the other vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage by the other driver as a contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:01 AM on Hudson Street. The taxi was traveling southbound, going straight ahead, when it collided with another vehicle that was changing lanes. The point of impact was the taxi's right front quarter panel and the other vehicle's left front quarter panel. The driver of the vehicle changing lanes, a 34-year-old male occupant, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor to the crash, explicitly pointing to the lane change maneuver as a driver error. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight, while the other driver’s improper lane usage led to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of West 13 Street and 7 Avenue in Manhattan at 2:54 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Ford sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to maintain attention and execute a proper turn directly led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15