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A 59-year-old woman was injured while getting on or off a vehicle on West 63 Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head abrasion. The e-scooter hit her center front, causing moderate injury. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured on West 63 Street near West End Avenue in Manhattan. She was getting on or off a vehicle when an e-scooter traveling west struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash, only unspecified factors related to the pedestrian. The e-scooter was moving straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The collision caused moderate injury but no ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man driving a sedan on West 61 Street in Manhattan was injured in a crash while making a left turn. The vehicle struck an object with its front center. The driver suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on West 61 Street near Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The driver was operating a 2023 Hyundai sedan traveling south and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The injury was a head abrasion, and the driver remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating impaired operation. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling south on West 78 Street near Riverside Drive. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The driver was distracted at the time of impact. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 78 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, along with abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash. The sedan's right front bumper struck the center front end of the bicycle. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The driver’s distraction was the primary error noted; no other driver errors or victim actions were cited. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638084, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man was struck at a West 96th Street intersection. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. He suffered head injuries and internal complaints. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. The pedestrian was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a westbound Ford sedan on West 96th Street in Manhattan. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and internal complaints, resulting in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and was located at the intersection at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636245, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing West 73 Street with the signal. The impact injured her knee, lower leg, and foot, causing abrasions. The driver made a right turn and hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 73 Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Ford SUV, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no safety equipment or additional factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634819, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male bicyclist suffered neck injuries after a collision with a 2023 SUV on Broadway. The bike struck the SUV’s left side doors as the rider made a left turn. The bicyclist was conscious and complained of whiplash.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Broadway when his bike collided with a 2023 Chevrolet SUV. The bicyclist was making a left turn and impacted the left side doors of the SUV, which was traveling straight south. The bicyclist suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634838, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Broadway. A 23-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved unsafe speed during a police pursuit. The injured occupant was restrained with a lap belt and harness. Damage hit the center back and front ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on Broadway collided. The second SUV, involved in a police pursuit, struck the first SUV from behind. A 23-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the first SUV was injured, suffering back pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The first SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the first SUV and the center front end of the second SUV. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A flatbed truck turned right. A woman on a bike rode straight. Steel struck bone. She flew, then fell. Her leg crushed beneath the weight. Shock took her. The truck rolled on, untouched.

A flatbed truck struck a 53-year-old woman riding her bike at the corner of West 110th Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck turned right while the cyclist continued straight. The impact ejected her from the bike, crushing her leg and leaving her in shock. The police report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were cited. The cyclist suffered serious injuries to her lower leg and foot. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on West 72 Street near Amsterdam Avenue. The second vehicle struck the first from behind. A 48-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on West 72 Street were involved in a rear-end collision. The second vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, was following too closely and failed to stop in time, striking the first sedan from behind. The impact injured a 48-year-old female front-seat passenger in the first vehicle, causing neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the second vehicle and the center back end of the first.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike struck a 74-year-old woman on West 72nd Street. She bled from the head. The bike stood untouched. Blood marked the pavement. She stayed conscious. The street fell silent. The city kept moving.

A 74-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike on West 72nd Street. According to the police report, she was outside the crosswalk when the crash happened. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'She lay bleeding from the head. Conscious. Hurt. The bike stood untouched.' The e-bike showed no visible damage. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left the woman injured and the street stained with her blood.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631167, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered a neck injury on Broadway near West 109th Street. The crash happened as a vehicle changed lanes improperly. The driver was not ejected and airbags deployed. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a cause.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male sedan driver was injured in a collision on Broadway near West 109th Street in Manhattan. The driver sustained a neck injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. Airbags deployed during the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The collision involved a vehicle changing lanes improperly and impacted the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. No visible complaints were recorded, and the vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and lane usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 20-year-old male bicyclist on Amsterdam Avenue near West 85th Street. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were inattentive, causing the collision. Damage hit the bike’s front and taxi’s rear bumper.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a northbound bicyclist near West 85th Street in Manhattan. The 20-year-old male bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the taxi driver and the bicyclist. The taxi impacted the left rear bumper of the bike, which suffered damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man was hit by a box truck while crossing West 82 Street with the signal. He suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The impact came from the truck's right front bumper. The pedestrian was bruised and unconscious.

According to the police report, a box truck struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection of West 82 Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained a head injury, resulting in unconsciousness and contusions. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was not ejected and was injured at the scene. The report does not indicate any driver license issues or vehicle damage. The pedestrian’s compliance with the crossing signal is noted, and no helmet or signaling factors apply.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 98-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver failed to yield and had limited view. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and shock at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 98-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 68th Street with the signal. The driver of a 2022 RAM sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and was in shock. The sedan showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New Jersey. No other injuries or violations were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured in Manhattan. The SUV made a left turn and struck the moped head-on. The moped rider suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Driver inexperience was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected during a collision with an SUV on West 67 Street in Manhattan. The SUV was making a left turn when it struck the moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV driver was licensed; the moped driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old woman crossing West 86 Street against the signal was struck by a westbound bike. She suffered facial injuries and shock. The bike hit her center front end. The pedestrian was in pain and nausea after the crash.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 86 Street against the signal. She was struck by a westbound bike, which impacted her face and caused shock. The bike's center front end collided with the pedestrian. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from the cyclist. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The injured woman complained of pain and nausea following the impact. The cyclist was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old male bicyclist hit the left side doors of a parked box truck on West 79 Street. He suffered bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The bike’s front center end was damaged. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male bicyclist traveling west struck the left side doors of a parked 2006 box truck on West 79 Street. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The bike’s center front end was damaged, while the truck showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The bicyclist was wearing a lap belt and harness. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No failure to yield, speeding, or other driver mistakes were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left rear bumper of a southbound bus on West 71st Street in Manhattan. The 27-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on West 71st Street collided with the left rear bumper of a southbound bus. The motorcycle driver, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no damage to the vehicle. The motorcyclist was operating with a permit and was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The bus had one occupant, and the motorcycle had one occupant who was injured in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The lead vehicle was struck from behind, overturning on impact. A 15-year-old front passenger suffered a head contusion. The crash was caused by following too closely and improper lane usage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway collided when one vehicle followed too closely and improperly used the lane. The rear vehicle struck the lead sedan, causing it to overturn and sustain heavy damage. A 15-year-old male front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, suffering a head contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The contributing factors listed include "Following Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The crash resulted in serious vehicle damage and injury to the occupant, highlighting the dangers of close tailing and lane misuse.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 36-year-old male bicyclist on Broadway. The cyclist suffered a shoulder contusion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The crash involved driver distraction. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained alert.

According to the police report, a taxi and a bicycle collided on Broadway. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor twice, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Neither vehicle showed damage, and the bicyclist was not ejected. The taxi was parked before the crash, and the bicycle was traveling south going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15