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A 22-year-old bicyclist suffered a head injury and concussion in a collision involving a pick-up truck and an SUV on West 96 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. Improper lane usage by a driver contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash involving a pick-up truck and a sport utility vehicle on West 96 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The pick-up truck struck the bicyclist on the left rear quarter panel while traveling west. The bicyclist was traveling south and had no safety equipment. The SUV and bike both sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Jeep SUV passed too closely on Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV's right front bumper struck the driver’s vehicle. The 56-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at 10:07 p.m. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2011 Jeep SUV traveling west on Columbus Avenue in Manhattan passed too closely to another vehicle. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the driver’s vehicle, causing injuries to the 56-year-old male driver. The driver sustained facial injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed in Maryland. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A pick-up truck turning right struck a bicyclist going straight on Amsterdam Avenue. The 57-year-old cyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The truck’s right front bumper hit the bike’s front center. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck making a right turn on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 57-year-old man, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the truck driver and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. The bicyclist was unlicensed. No other factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508893, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-bike collided with the left rear bumper of a 2021 Toyota SUV on Broadway. The 41-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Unsafe speed and passing too closely contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike southbound on Broadway collided with the left rear bumper of a southbound 2021 Toyota SUV. The cyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-bike had damage to its center front end, while the SUV's left rear quarter panel was damaged. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508894, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 78-year-old man was struck while crossing West 63rd Street. An SUV backing east hit him with its rear center. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The driver backed unsafely. The crash left the victim semiconscious.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 63rd Street in Manhattan when an SUV backing east struck him with its center back end. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection and suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely low speed but still caused significant injury. The pedestrian was semiconscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509937, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 30-year-old man was struck by a southbound taxi on Broadway near West 81st Street. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered a head contusion. The taxi's right front bumper made impact. The victim remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a taxi traveling south on Broadway struck him at the intersection near West 81st Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which is listed as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The taxi, a 2015 Chevrolet, was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing a head contusion. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was the sole contributing factor identified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509754, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 47-year-old woman was struck by a taxi making a left turn on Broadway at West 83rd Street. She was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Broadway made a left turn and struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. Additionally, pedestrian confusion or error was noted but does not assign blame. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed. The impact occurred at the taxi's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507244, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A westbound SUV struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal at West 79th and Broadway. The left bumper hit her hip. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The city’s danger showed in steel and blood.

A 65-year-old woman was hit by a westbound SUV while crossing Broadway at West 79th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the SUV’s left bumper struck her hip, causing severe bleeding. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The report states: “The driver was distracted.” The official contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are not listed as a cause. The SUV’s impact left the woman injured and conscious at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped and sedan collided on Broadway. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The sedan struck the moped’s right side. The rider wore a helmet but was badly hurt.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Broadway collided with a westbound sedan. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. The sedan struck the moped on its right side doors, causing the moped driver’s ejection. The moped driver wore a helmet, but the injuries were severe. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to pay attention and disregard traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter suffered a head injury in a Manhattan crash. The driver was distracted while changing lanes. The impact caused a fracture and dislocation. The rider remained conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on West 87 Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved another vehicle changing lanes while the e-scooter was traveling straight north. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the other driver failed to maintain attention. The e-scooter driver sustained a head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter, which suffered damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 73-year-old woman crossing West 65 Street with the signal was struck. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head injury with fracture and dislocation. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 65 Street at an intersection in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a severe head injury, including fracture and dislocation. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no other details about the driver or vehicle were provided. The crash highlights critical driver errors that led to serious harm to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504653, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Chrysler sedan slid south on Henry Hudson Parkway. Metal crumpled at the front. The lone driver, 27, suffered deep leg cuts. He stayed conscious. The road was dark and slick. No other injuries reported. Pavement conditions played a role.

A 2000 Chrysler sedan traveling southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway lost control on slippery pavement. According to the police report, 'A 2000 Chrysler sedan slid on slick pavement. Metal folded at the nose. The 27-year-old driver, alone, belted, bled from deep cuts in his leg. He stayed awake. The road stayed dark.' The driver, the only occupant, suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. No driver errors beyond the hazardous road surface were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The lead driver, 58, suffered a head injury and concussion. Slippery pavement and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle caused the crash. Both vehicles struck front to back, causing serious harm to the lead driver.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided. The rear SUV struck the front SUV's center back end, impacting the lead vehicle's center front end. The 58-year-old male driver of the lead SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 1-year-old boy was struck by an SUV making a left turn on West 81 Street near Central Park West. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver was distracted, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 1-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2019 SUV made a left turn on West 81 Street in Manhattan. The toddler was crossing against the signal at the intersection near Central Park West. The driver’s inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors. The child sustained a head contusion but was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi struck a 34-year-old man on West End Avenue. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver showed aggressive driving. The crash happened as the taxi started from parking, hitting the pedestrian outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on West End Avenue struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was starting from a parked position when the collision occurred, with impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18