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A 67-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion on Broadway. He was conscious but injured. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the police report.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike on Broadway. He sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved two vehicles, one a bike traveling east going straight ahead, which struck the bicyclist on the right front quarter panel. The other vehicle type was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No further details about the crash circumstances or other involved parties were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man on an e-scooter struck the right rear quarter panel of a sedan turning left on Riverside Drive. The scooter driver suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inexperience as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north on Riverside Drive collided with a sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The e-scooter driver sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The sedan had two occupants, with a licensed female driver. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice for emphasis. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the front center of the e-scooter and the right rear quarter panel of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered a head injury and concussion after being struck by an SUV on Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The vehicle, a GMC SUV, hit her on the left front quarter panel. She was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Broadway. She was struck by a northbound 2001 GMC SUV, which impacted her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, and the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other vehicle errors or safety equipment details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on West 89th Street. The moped driver, 22, was ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The sedan struck the moped’s front center with its left front quarter panel. Both vehicles traveled south.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected during a collision with a sedan on West 89th Street. The moped and sedan were both traveling south when the sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the moped’s center front end. The moped driver sustained abrasions and injuries to the hip and upper leg. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the moped driver but does not specify driver errors or violations. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No safety equipment was used by the moped driver. The crash resulted in significant injury to the vulnerable moped occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bus changed lanes on Amsterdam Avenue, striking a sedan going straight. Both male drivers suffered injuries and shock. The bus driver’s view was obstructed. Impact damaged the vehicles’ front and side panels. Both drivers wore seat belts.

According to the police report, a 2018 Nova bus traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue changed lanes unsafely and collided with a 2020 Toyota sedan also heading north. The bus driver, 59, and the sedan driver, 38, both sustained injuries—back injury for the bus driver and knee-lower leg-foot injury for the sedan driver. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The bus struck the sedan’s right side doors with its right front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. Neither driver showed visible complaints but were in shock. The crash highlights dangers from obstructed views and improper lane changes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked sedan struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Columbus Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2021 Tesla sedan was parked on Columbus Avenue when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision occurred near West 66th Street in Manhattan's 6th Council District.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old bicyclist and a 41-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on West 69 Street near Central Park West. Both were injured and suffered head and face trauma. The e-scooter driver wore a helmet. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a bike and an e-scooter on West 69 Street in Manhattan. The 15-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a concussion, while the 41-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver wore a helmet, but the bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The e-scooter driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the e-scooter. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-scooter's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV backed unsafely into a Ford sedan traveling west on West 89 Street. Two men inside the sedan suffered bruises and moderate injuries. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Impact hit the center back of the SUV and front of the sedan.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling east was backing unsafely on West 89 Street when it collided with a Ford sedan going straight west. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the sedan. Two male occupants in the sedan, a 31-year-old driver and a 40-year-old right rear passenger, were injured with contusions and bruises to the head and lower leg areas. The passenger's contributing factors included backing unsafely and failure to yield right-of-way. Both injured occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV crashed on West End Avenue. The sedan was hit on its right side doors. A 29-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Both drivers were licensed. The passenger was bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2003 Dodge sedan traveling south and a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east collided on West End Avenue. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors from the impact. A 29-year-old male front passenger in the SUV was injured, suffering contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured passenger was not wearing safety equipment and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612937, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked garbage truck on Broadway in Manhattan. The driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Police noted alcohol involvement and driver distraction. The sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s left rear bumper were damaged.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male driver in a 2023 sedan collided with a parked garbage truck on Broadway near West 90th Street. The driver was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling south and impacted the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front bumper. Both vehicles sustained damage. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi changed lanes and struck the rear of an SUV traveling east on West 65 Street. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inexperience and following too closely.

According to the police report, a taxi changing lanes rear-ended a station wagon/SUV going straight ahead on West 65 Street. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience and following too closely as contributing factors. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling east, as was the SUV. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the taxi. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a northbound bicyclist on Amsterdam Avenue. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted and speeding. The cyclist was conscious and bruised but not ejected. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The cyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with unsafe speed. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was not ejected from the bike. The sedan's left front bumper collided with the bike's left front bumper. The driver of the sedan was licensed and female, with two occupants in the vehicle. The crash occurred near West 83rd Street in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old male bicyclist suffered full-body injuries after a sedan struck him while making a left turn. The cyclist was thrown into shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The crash involved driver distraction and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on West End Avenue. The bicyclist, a 69-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end were damaged. The bicyclist experienced shock and complained of pain and nausea. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and unsafe speed, as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610007, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man crashed his sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. He was driving north at unsafe speed while intoxicated. The right front bumper hit an object, damaging the right side doors. The driver suffered a neck injury and concussion but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver crashed his 2008 Subaru sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway near West 79 Street in Manhattan. The driver was unlicensed and traveling north at an unsafe speed while under the influence of alcohol. The vehicle's right front bumper struck an object, causing damage to the right side doors. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained a neck injury and concussion and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old man crossing West 97 Street was struck by a backing SUV. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver failed to back safely, causing the collision. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 97 Street when a 2021 Jeep SUV backed unsafely and struck him. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the driver’s contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and traveling east, going straight ahead before backing. This crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers in urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606760, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changing lanes struck a taxi traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway. The taxi’s right rear passenger suffered a facial contusion. The crash caused front-end damage to the taxi and rear damage to the sedan. Unsafe lane changing was a key factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway was changing lanes when it collided with a northbound taxi. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front bumper. The taxi carried three occupants; a 34-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, sustaining a facial contusion. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the passenger. The sedan’s driver license status and sex were not provided. The crash caused center front end damage to the taxi and center back end damage to the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612088, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi overturned after colliding with a sedan on West 97 Street. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered a hip and upper leg injury. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. Driver distraction was a key factor.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided on West 97 Street in Manhattan. The taxi overturned, sustaining severe damage to its left front bumper, while the sedan was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old man lost consciousness while driving north on West End Avenue. His sedan struck the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The driver was injured and unconscious at the scene. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male driver lost consciousness while operating his sedan northbound on West End Avenue. His vehicle collided with the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The driver was injured and found unconscious after the crash. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as the primary contributing factor. The moving vehicle sustained center front end damage, while the parked car was damaged on its left rear bumper. No other driver errors were noted. The injured occupant was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The parked vehicle was also occupied by a single licensed male driver, but was stationary at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering head injuries and shock. Both drivers were distracted. The sedan driver disregarded traffic control. The crash left the motorcyclist bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling north. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained head injuries and contusions, resulting in shock. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was the sole occupant of her vehicle. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention and distraction for both drivers, as well as the sedan driver disregarding traffic control. The impact point was the center front end of the motorcycle and the center back end of the sedan. The motorcyclist's injuries were severe enough to be classified as injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway crashed at 4:14 a.m. She suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The vehicle hit with its left front quarter panel. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. She was driving a 2021 Nissan sedan northbound when the vehicle sustained damage to the center front end and left front quarter panel. The driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15