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A vehicle occupant suffered head injuries and shock after a crash caused by an improper U-turn on East 14th Street. The collision’s impact and driver error highlight the dangers of reckless turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:04 on East 14th Street near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The driver was making an improper U-turn when the collision happened, a critical contributing factor cited in the report. The injured party was a male occupant inside the vehicle, who sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the primary driver error leading to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The vehicle sustained damage at an unspecified point of impact. This incident underscores the risks posed by improper turning maneuvers in dense urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling south on FDR Drive collided. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, resulting in significant vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling southbound on FDR Drive when they collided. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 50-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the injured driver. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800912, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old man crossing Canal Street in a marked crosswalk was struck by a moped traveling east. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the collision.

According to the police report, at 12:13 PM on Canal Street near Forsyth Street in Manhattan, a moped traveling east struck a 76-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness at intersections, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan parked on East Broadway struck a bicyclist traveling east, ejecting him and causing severe lower leg injuries. The cyclist suffered abrasions and remained conscious. The crash exposed dangers from vehicle movements near cyclists in busy Manhattan streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on East Broadway in Manhattan. A sedan, registered in New Jersey and parked before the crash, collided with a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors, with damage to its left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. He remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the sedan's position as parked and the impact on its left side suggest a failure in vehicle movement or awareness. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident highlights the risks posed by vehicle maneuvers near vulnerable cyclists in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796855, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a U-turn struck a southbound bus on E 6 St, injuring a six-year-old passenger. The child suffered head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on E 6 St attempted a U-turn and collided with a southbound bus. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The crash injured a six-year-old female passenger inside one of the vehicles, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles, highlighting driver error as central to the collision. The taxi driver’s maneuver and the bus driver’s distraction combined to create a hazardous situation. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and struck her at an intersection on Madison Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, left in shock, and sustained moderate injuries.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn on Madison Street in Manhattan, struck her at the intersection. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, and no visible complaints were noted at the scene, though she was in shock and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot with a severity level of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The focus remains on the collision caused by the vehicle's movement during the right turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver distracted behind the wheel crashed into the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on East Houston Street. The taxi driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 AM on East Houston Street in Manhattan. A 62-year-old male taxi driver was injured when his vehicle struck the right rear bumper of a stopped SUV. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV was traveling west and going straight ahead, while the taxi was stopped in traffic before impact. The taxi driver suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers, with the taxi impacting the SUV's rear and the SUV's left front bumper damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796818, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm after colliding with a southbound SUV making a left turn on 2nd Avenue. The bicyclist was unlicensed and riding straight ahead when struck.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:20 on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was traveling southbound going straight ahead when he collided with a southbound 2019 Hyundai SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the bicyclist's center front end and the SUV's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained a contusion bruise to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. Notably, the bicyclist was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed in New York. The report lists no contributing factors for the SUV driver but notes unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist. Vehicle damage was recorded only on the bicycle, with no damage to the SUV. The collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a sedan struck him on Madison Street in Manhattan. The driver’s improper turn caused the collision. The pedestrian remained conscious with bruises but no severe trauma.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Madison Street struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly cites the driver’s error as "Turning Improperly," which directly contributed to the collision. The pedestrian’s location and actions were recorded as "Unknown" and "Does Not Apply," indicating no contributing factors from the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in turning maneuvers in Manhattan’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793933, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a bike, unlicensed, sped through the night at Delancey and Norfolk. His head struck hard, blood pooling on the asphalt. The city watched, silent. He survived, conscious, but the street bore the mark.

A 47-year-old man riding a bike was severely injured at the corner of Delancey Street and Norfolk Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 1:35 a.m. The report states the cyclist was traveling at 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' is listed as a contributing factor. The man was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The narrative notes, 'Head split, blood on asphalt. Conscious. Unlicensed. The front end crumpled.' The impact caused severe bleeding from the head, but the cyclist remained conscious. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. No mention is made of any other vehicles or external hazards. The focus remains on the cyclist’s actions and the systemic dangers present at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on FDR Drive at 5 a.m. A 24-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. The front SUV was stopped in traffic when the rear SUV struck it head-on. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive around 5 a.m. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling south were involved. The rear vehicle, a 2019 Jeep SUV driven by a licensed female from Delaware, was going straight ahead when it struck the center back end of a 2023 Mitsubishi SUV stopped in traffic. The front vehicle was occupied by a 24-year-old female driver who sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision dynamics indicate a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the rear driver, causing a rear-end collision with a stopped vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with upper arm trauma after a sedan collided with him on Ridge Street in Manhattan. The driver struck the cyclist’s right side, causing shock and pain but no vehicle damage to the bike.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 17:54 on Ridge Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and a bicycle. The sedan, traveling south, struck the bicyclist, who was traveling east, impacting the cyclist’s center front end with the sedan’s right side doors. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and suffered an upper arm injury and shock. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist, but no contributing factor was assigned to this. The collision highlights the dangers bicyclists face from vehicle side impacts in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a crash on Allen Street. The cyclist was semiconscious but not ejected. The incident involved a single bike traveling north, striking the left rear bumper of an unspecified vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Allen Street in Manhattan at 15:15. The injured party was a 31-year-old male bicyclist, who was the sole occupant and driver of his bike traveling north, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of an unspecified vehicle. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was semiconscious but not ejected from the bike. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The vehicle involved was unspecified, with no driver information or license status provided. The report does not indicate any victim behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old woman suffered abrasions after a taxi struck her at an intersection on Essex Street. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit, sustaining lower arm injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Essex Street made a left turn and struck a 76-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The taxi showed no vehicle damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. This incident highlights the driver's failure to yield and maintain attention while executing a left turn, directly causing harm to a vulnerable pedestrian following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan sat parked on Avenue B. Inside, four people. The driver, distracted and speeding, struck something. Silence. A woman in the rear seat, her leg crushed, no belt. Metal untouched. Flesh broken. Night in Manhattan, danger in motion.

According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Avenue B near East 2nd Street in Manhattan with four occupants inside. At 21:50, the driver, described as distracted and traveling at an unsafe speed, caused the vehicle to strike while parked. The report states: 'Driver distracted. Speed too fast. Silence followed.' No damage was recorded to the vehicle’s metal, but a 34-year-old woman in the right rear passenger seat suffered crush injuries to her leg. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this detail is only noted after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction and excessive speed, even when vehicles are not in motion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a sedan struck her at an intersection on East Houston Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with the pedestrian crossing legally with the signal late at night.

According to the police report, at 11:30 PM on East Houston Street in Manhattan, a sedan struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but the driver’s failure to yield is the primary cause. The sedan impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, indicating a direct collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Delancey Street in Manhattan. The SUV and taxi collided front bumpers while traveling southeast. The SUV driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered arm injuries and shock. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:14 AM on Delancey Street, Manhattan, involving a 2022 SUV and a 2021 taxi, both traveling southeast. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the taxi. The SUV driver, a 26-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not specify pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors, focusing on the collision between the two vehicles and the role of alcohol in the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection in Manhattan. The boy was left in shock with bruises, while the vehicle sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:35 in Manhattan near Avenue C. A 2015 Lexus SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 13-year-old male pedestrian located at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound with two occupants. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling east on Canal Street struck a 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash exposed a failure to yield right-of-way by the taxi driver at a busy Manhattan intersection.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota taxi was traveling straight ahead eastbound on Canal Street in Manhattan when it struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor to the collision. No vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically failure to yield, in intersections heavily trafficked by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785474, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on on Madison Street in Manhattan. The female driver of one vehicle suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles struck each other’s left rear quarter panels during the crash.

According to the police report, at 12:10 PM on Madison Street in Manhattan, two SUVs traveling in opposite directions collided. The female driver of a 2011 Chevrolet SUV, traveling westbound, sustained an upper arm shoulder injury and contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The collision involved impact on the left rear quarter panels of both vehicles. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors for the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the Chevrolet and the left rear quarter panel of the other SUV. The report highlights systemic danger from driver distraction leading to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15