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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 2025-06-17

A 36-year-old man was hit by a pick-up truck while crossing Columbus Avenue at West 89th Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and West 89th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2009 Dodge pick-up truck, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained facial contusions and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A taxi and a tractor truck collided on West 68 Street near Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The taxi driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash. The taxi was struck on its left side.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on West 68 Street was struck on its left side doors by a tractor truck also traveling south while changing lanes. The taxi driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The tractor truck showed no damage, while the taxi sustained damage to its left side doors. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 19-year-old male driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries when his SUV struck a parked sedan on Central Park West. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited driver fatigue as a factor.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver was injured when his 2021 Toyota SUV traveling north on Central Park West collided with a parked 2017 Chevrolet sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as a contributing factor, indicating driver fatigue led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604244, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 71-year-old man was injured when a flatbed truck backed unsafely on Broadway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. The truck showed no damage. The crash happened at an intersection with the pedestrian in the roadway.

According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling south on Broadway backed unsafely and struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error. The truck sustained no damage. The pedestrian was in the roadway performing other actions when the collision occurred. No other factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 29-year-old man was hit while stepping out from near a parked vehicle on West 74 Street. The sedan struck him on the left front quarter panel. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 74 Street after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The collision involved a 2020 Hyundai sedan traveling east, which struck the pedestrian on its left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans crashed on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and full-body trauma. The female driver and passenger in one sedan were in shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Amsterdam Avenue near West 71 Street in Manhattan. The female driver and front passenger of one sedan sustained injuries including whiplash and trauma to the entire body. Both occupants were wearing seat belts and were not ejected. The male driver of the other sedan was also involved. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. No pedestrian was involved. The injuries were serious enough to cause shock but no fatalities were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598607, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 67-year-old man was struck while crossing West 78 Street at Columbus Avenue. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the center front end. The man suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 78 Street at Columbus Avenue with the signal. The crash involved a 2020 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed female driver making a right turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not blamed and was crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Three sedans raced north on Henry Hudson Parkway. A man walked in the dark. One car struck him head-on. His body broke on the cold asphalt. He died alone, under the headlights. Two drivers were injured. Unsafe speed ruled the night.

A man walking north along Henry Hudson Parkway, near 96th Street, was struck and killed by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Three sedans came fast. One struck him head-on. His body shattered on the cold road. He died there, alone, beneath the speeding lights.' Two drivers were injured—one to the shoulder and upper arm, the other to the head. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. The data also shows one driver was unlicensed. The crash left a pedestrian dead and two drivers hurt, all under the shadow of reckless speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595960, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A Honda sedan slammed forward on West 90th. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The right front caved in. The driver, 48, died in the seat. No passengers. The street fell silent. Metal twisted. One life ended.

A 2001 Honda sedan crashed on West 90th Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The sole occupant, a 48-year-old male driver, was killed. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' caused the collision. The right front quarter panel of the Honda was crushed. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists no contributing factors for the victim beyond the aggressive driving. The crash left the driver dead at the scene. No passengers were present. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. This crash highlights the lethal consequences of aggressive driving, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A Ford pickup swung a U-turn on Broadway. Its front bumper struck a 73-year-old man crossing. He fell, crushed and unconscious. The truck kept moving south. The street held him in silence. The man’s body was broken. The city did not stop.

A Ford pickup truck made a U-turn at Broadway and West 100th Street in Manhattan. The truck’s front bumper struck a 73-year-old man crossing the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was left unconscious. The report states, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” as the contributing factor. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and traveling south. The impact left the pedestrian broken and silent in the street. No helmet or signal issues were listed. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers fail to yield to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on Henry Hudson Parkway. The 32-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured and incoherent. Both vehicles were traveling southbound. Police noted illegal drug use as a contributing factor. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway collided, with the rear SUV striking the front SUV's center back end. The 32-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured and incoherent but was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The rear vehicle's point of impact was the center back end, indicating a rear-end collision. No other driver errors were specified. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 67-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 96 Street at Broadway. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash left her in shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 96 Street and Broadway in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was left in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment or other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590598, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 74-year-old woman crossing West 72 Street with the signal was struck by a refrigerated van making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a refrigerated van traveling southeast on West 72 Street made a right turn and struck a 74-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and was reported in shock. The report lists the driver's inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and operating the van legally at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 20-year-old man was injured crossing West 64 Street outside an intersection. A taxi traveling east struck him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was crossing West 64 Street outside a crosswalk when a taxi traveling east struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The taxi showed no vehicle damage. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified, and no safety equipment or signals were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 52-year-old woman was hit by a bus making a right turn on West 110 Street. She suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and went into shock.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on West 110 Street struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bus was making a right turn and impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 43-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on Columbus Avenue near West 68th Street. The crash caused bruises and lower leg injuries. Police cited pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor. The driver wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a moped driver traveling south on Columbus Avenue was involved in a crash resulting in ejection and injury. The 43-year-old male driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed in New York. The point of impact was the right side doors of the moped. No other vehicles or pedestrians are mentioned as involved. The crash highlights confusion involving pedestrians or bicyclists, but the report does not assign fault to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 21-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on West 85 Street. A pick-up truck making a left turn struck the cyclist’s left side. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Driver distraction was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on West End Avenue made a left turn onto West 85 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist on the left side. The 21-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with shock. The bicyclist was riding without safety equipment. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The truck’s right front bumper hit the cyclist’s left side doors. The cyclist complained of pain and nausea after the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584270, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

An 81-year-old man was struck on West 68 Street. He was not in the roadway when hit. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He remained conscious but suffered serious injuries. The driver’s actions remain unclear.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 68 Street. He was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver’s actions or vehicle type are provided. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The cause of the crash remains undetermined based on the available data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 60-year-old woman was injured crossing West 110 Street with the signal. She suffered back pain and shock. The crash involved no vehicle damage. Limited view and pedestrian confusion contributed. The pedestrian was at an intersection when struck.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 110 Street at an intersection with the signal. She suffered a back injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle involved was traveling west, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The report lists pedestrian error or confusion and limited or obstructed view as contributing factors. No driver errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17