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A taxi struck a 31-year-old male bicyclist on Broadway. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The bicyclist was not ejected and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Broadway collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed no damage, while the bike had damage to its center back end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing unspecified safety equipment. The crash caused shock and injury severity level 3 to the cyclist. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 40-year-old man was injured on Amsterdam Avenue. The unlicensed moped driver struck the pedestrian outside an intersection. The victim suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was in shock. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but confused. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway but confused. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. The moped driver was unlicensed and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor. The moped sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights driver error in operating a vehicle without a license and pedestrian confusion contributing to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle struck the right rear quarter of a sedan making a left turn on West End Avenue. The motorcyclist, helmeted, suffered a concussion and head injury. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the motorcyclist incoherent and injured.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on West End Avenue collided with a sedan making a left turn northwest. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The motorcyclist, a 48-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained a head injury and concussion, resulting in incoherence. The sedan driver, licensed in New Jersey and holding a permit, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was not ejected but suffered serious injury. The sedan was damaged at the right rear quarter panel, and the motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi hit a 30-year-old man at an intersection on West 72 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The crash caused shock and confusion. The taxi was traveling west, striking the pedestrian with its front center.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 72 Street in Manhattan struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured, suffering a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The pedestrian's actions in the roadway contributed to the collision, but no helmet or signaling factors were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing Broadway with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Broadway made a left turn and struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 61st Street. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing damage to the left front bumper. The report lists glare as a contributing factor, which may have impaired the driver's vision during the maneuver. No other driver errors were specified. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 71-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on West 87 Street. A taxi backing unsafely struck her, causing head contusions. The driver caused the crash by reversing without caution. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk on West 87 Street when a taxi backing unsafely struck her. The pedestrian suffered head injuries classified as contusions and was injured but not ejected. The taxi driver, a licensed male, was traveling west and was backing at the time of the crash. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage, and there were no occupants in the taxi at the time. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved right front bumper and left rear quarter panel impacts. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway. The front passenger in one SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved impact between the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The injured occupant was a passenger, not at fault, and no other safety equipment or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi turning left struck a 19-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on West 68 Street near Columbus Avenue. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi’s left front bumper was damaged. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn on West 68 Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old female cyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The taxi’s left front bumper was damaged on impact. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The cyclist was not ejected from her bike during the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 57-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on West 73 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 73 Street struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575900, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 64-year-old male motorcycle driver was partially ejected and injured on West End Avenue in Manhattan. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved impact to the motorcycle's right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male motorcycle driver was partially ejected during a crash on West End Avenue in Manhattan. The motorcycle, traveling north, struck an object or vehicle on its right front bumper. The driver was wearing a helmet and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was conscious and injured but not ejected fully. The crash highlights the dangers motorcyclists face even when traveling straight and wearing protective gear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 32-year-old male bicyclist struck the left side doors of a parked sedan on West 63 Street. He was ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling west on West 63 Street collided with the left side doors of a parked 2018 Nissan sedan. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The sedan was stationary before the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No damage was reported to the bike, but the sedan’s left side doors were damaged. The bicyclist was in shock and suffered contusions and bruises. The driver errors identified focus on inattention; no other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi turning left struck a northbound bicyclist on West 64 Street near West End Avenue. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered back contusions. The driver showed inattention. Confusion contributed to the crash. The cyclist was unhelmeted and shocked.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on West 64 Street was hit on his left side by a taxi making a left turn westbound. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained back contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, alongside pedestrian/bicyclist confusion errors. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's left side doors were damaged. The crash occurred near West End Avenue in Manhattan's 6th council district.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 71 Street with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 71 Street and West End Avenue in Manhattan. The 50-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage from the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi struck an e-scooter on Broadway near West 65th Street. The 23-year-old female scooter driver was ejected and suffered fractures to her knee and lower leg. Police cited driver distraction as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi and an e-scooter collided on Broadway in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The scooter was traveling north, as was the taxi. The point of impact was the taxi's left side doors and the scooter's right front quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The scooter driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing Amsterdam Avenue. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Amsterdam Avenue outside an intersection. He sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle involved was traveling west, going straight ahead, and showed no damage upon impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian's injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The vehicle had one occupant and no damage was recorded at the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 16-year-old boy on a bike was ejected after a collision with an SUV on West 85 Street. The boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The SUV hit the bike head-on, damaging its front end.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected in a crash involving a 2015 SUV traveling north on West 85 Street. The SUV struck the bike, which was traveling east and starting in traffic, at the center front end. The bicyclist suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the SUV's center front end and the bike's left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 44-year-old man crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by a northbound e-scooter. The rider failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The scooter's front center end was damaged on impact.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian, age 44, was crossing Broadway at an intersection with the signal when an e-scooter traveling north struck him. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The e-scooter was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564015, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi struck an e-scooter traveling north on West 75 Street. The e-scooter driver was ejected and injured, suffering bruises and arm injuries. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 75 Street collided with an e-scooter going straight north. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The e-scooter sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 74-year-old woman crossing against the signal was struck by a sedan backing on West 62 Street. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan backing south on West 62 Street struck a 74-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed and operating a 2005 Subaru sedan. The collision occurred at the center back end of the vehicle during the backing maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562488, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle backing unsafely near West 76th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion and was left in shock. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured when a vehicle backed unsafely near West 76th Street in Manhattan. The 35-year-old woman was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle struck her. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm and was reported to be in shock. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562489, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18