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An 81-year-old woman pedaled east on Columbus. A taxi turned, struck her rear wheel, sent her flying. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. Distraction behind the wheel. The street did not stop. Metal met flesh. The city moved on.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman riding a bike eastbound on Columbus Avenue at West 65th Street was struck from behind by a taxi making a left turn. The report states the taxi's right front bumper collided with the rear wheel of the cyclist, ejecting her from the bike. She suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The narrative describes the cab striking the cyclist from behind, emphasizing distraction behind the wheel as a key element. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. The report details the impact and injury, highlighting the systemic danger posed by inattentive drivers operating large vehicles in busy city corridors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male motorcyclist suffered upper arm abrasions in a crash on West 96 Street. The rider was wearing a helmet but was injured due to driver inexperience and distraction. The motorcycle sustained front-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male motorcyclist was injured at 12:50 on West 96 Street. The rider was the sole occupant of a 2016 Harley-Davidson motorcycle traveling westbound, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. Injuries included abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the rider's behavior beyond these factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old woman driving a sedan on Broadway suffered back injuries after a collision. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper, damaging the center front end.

At 11:56 AM on Broadway near West 77 Street in Manhattan, a 79-year-old female driver operating a 2023 Ford sedan was injured in a crash. According to the police report, the driver was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors to the collision. The vehicle was traveling southbound, going straight ahead, when the impact occurred at the right front bumper, resulting in damage to the center front end. The driver sustained back injuries and was semiconscious but not ejected from the vehicle. No other parties were involved or injured. The data highlights driver error as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or external factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries and shock after colliding with two sedans near West 72 Street in Manhattan. The sedans impacted her bike’s left and right sides, causing pain and confusion at the scene.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling eastbound was injured in a collision involving two sedans near West 72 Street in Manhattan at 11:30 AM. The bicyclist sustained upper arm injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report notes the bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The sedans, both operated by licensed male drivers, had points of impact on their left and right side doors respectively, with one sedan parked and the other traveling straight ahead. Contributing factors cited include 'Other Vehicular' errors and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' highlighting driver-related failures in managing the interaction with the bicyclist. Vehicle damage was noted on one sedan's right side doors, while the bike showed no damage. The report emphasizes driver errors without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan’s left turn carved a path across West 96th. A motorcycle slammed its bumper. The rider, helmetless, soared and crashed down. His shoulder shattered. Blood pooled. He stared skyward, awake, pain radiating through the morning air.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn at the corner of West 96th Street and Amsterdam Avenue when a motorcycle traveling straight struck the car’s left front bumper. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact ejected the 25-year-old motorcycle rider, who was not wearing a helmet, from his bike. He landed hard in the street, sustaining severe crush injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The report describes the rider as conscious and bleeding at the scene. The collision underscores the danger posed when drivers turn improperly, cutting across the path of oncoming traffic. The police report notes the absence of a helmet only after citing driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765459, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Henry Hudson Parkway. The impact injured a 29-year-old female passenger with neck whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting driver error in maintaining safe distance.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:05 on Henry Hudson Parkway involving two SUVs traveling northbound. The striking vehicle impacted the right rear bumper of the lead SUV with its center front end. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining a safe distance. A 29-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the lead vehicle sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the striking SUV and the right rear bumper of the lead SUV. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764943, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bicycles collided head-on on West 107 Street. Both riders were unlicensed and traveling straight. One male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inattention as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, two bicyclists collided on West 107 Street at 15:10. Both riders were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound. The male bicyclist, age 23, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate. Both bicyclists were unlicensed, and the report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The collision impact was at the center front end of both bicycles. The male bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. There is no mention of helmet use or other victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The data highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as central causes of this collision between vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway rear-ended a sedan, injuring a 43-year-old female passenger. The impact struck the sedan's center back end and the taxi's right front quarter panel. The passenger suffered head injuries and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:10 on Henry Hudson Parkway. The taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, collided with the rear of a sedan driven by a licensed female driver. The point of impact was the taxi's right front quarter panel and the sedan's center back end. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' repeatedly as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance. A 43-year-old female passenger in the sedan, seated in the left rear position, sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The passenger was not ejected. No other contributing factors related to the victim were listed. The crash involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, but the primary cause was the taxi driver's failure to keep adequate distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763214, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old female bicyclist was violently ejected and suffered a neck fracture in Manhattan. The crash occurred near West 76 Street. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the collision, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected from her bike at Eastbound near West 76 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered a neck fracture, dislocation, and distortion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report attributes the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating the driver failed to maintain focus. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the bike, traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred on the left side doors. No damage was reported to the involved vehicles, and no other contributing factors were specified. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762891, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a Ford sedan made a right turn and collided with him on Riverside Drive. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver errors included unsafe lane changing and failure to yield.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:20 on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. A Ford sedan, traveling northeast and making a right turn, struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, who was helmeted, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites driver errors including unsafe lane changing and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. Additionally, the bicyclist's own confusion or error is noted but does not mitigate the driver’s failure to maintain safe control. The sedan’s center front end was the point of impact, indicating a direct collision. The driver was licensed, but the bicyclist was unlicensed. The focus remains on the driver’s unsafe maneuvers leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a taxi traveling straight on Amsterdam Avenue. The sedan driver suffered facial injuries from the impact. Police cite driver inattention, distraction, and unsafe lane changing as causes behind the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:45 on Amsterdam Avenue involving a 2004 Honda sedan and a 2023 Toyota taxi. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old male, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The taxi was traveling north going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the taxi. The sedan driver sustained facial injuries and was conscious, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited. The crash highlights the dangers of inattentive driving and unsafe maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury on Riverside Drive. The crash caused a concussion and left him injured but conscious. The bike’s front center end was damaged in the impact, highlighting a violent collision.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male bicyclist riding northbound on Riverside Drive was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury classified as a concussion. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered significant injury severity rated at level 3. The bike sustained damage to the center front end, indicating a direct impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The absence of detailed contributing factors in the report points to a violent single-vehicle incident with serious consequences for the vulnerable rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764420, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi hit her while she crossed against the signal in Manhattan. The taxi was traveling westbound and struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of whiplash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling westbound in Manhattan struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing against the signal. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the taxi, which was going straight ahead. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot and complained of whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. The report notes the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not list any driver errors or violations. The taxi sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision highlights the dangers posed when pedestrians cross against traffic signals, though the report does not assign fault to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck a pedestrian working in the roadway on West 77 Street in Manhattan. Both the pedestrian and a vehicle occupant suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved two sedans and occurred in the evening rush hour.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:21 on West 77 Street near Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved two sedans traveling westbound. The driver of one sedan was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' a primary contributing factor. The pedestrian, a 51-year-old woman working in the roadway, sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. A 51-year-old male occupant riding outside one of the vehicles also suffered similar injuries. The report notes the point of impact as the center front end of the moving sedan striking the pedestrian. No contributing factors were assigned to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and its severe impact on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on West 110th Street in Manhattan. The female driver of one SUV suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe lane changing as the cause. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:20 on West 110th Street near Broadway in Manhattan. Two sport utility vehicles, both Kia models, collided. The female driver of the northbound SUV was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the right side doors of her vehicle. The other SUV, driven by a male driver without a license, struck the center front end of the female driver's vehicle. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male cyclist was ejected and injured on West 79 Street. The crash involved a single bike traveling south. Defective pavement caused the rider to lose control, resulting in chest injuries and internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist riding south on West 79 Street was ejected from his bike due to defective pavement. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' twice as contributing factors, indicating road conditions caused the crash. The cyclist sustained chest injuries and internal complaints, classified as injury severity level 3. The bike's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle damage was noted as 'Other.' The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, as this was a single-vehicle crash. The defective pavement created a hazardous condition that led directly to the bicyclist's ejection and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a right turn collided with a southbound e-bike on Central Park West. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage by the taxi driver, according to the police report.

At 6:09 AM on Central Park West near West 65 Street in Manhattan, a taxi driver made a right turn and struck a southbound e-bike, according to the police report. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 55-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver's error. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The taxi was occupied by a licensed male driver. This collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage during turning maneuvers in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman suffered full-body abrasions after a moped traveling south on Columbus Avenue hit her at the intersection with West 72 Street. The driver’s unsafe speed and inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound on Columbus Avenue struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with West 72 Street around 12:55 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the moped driver's unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors in the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which was going straight ahead at the time. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but the primary causes cited are the driver's unsafe speed and inattention, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by driver errors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two passengers suffered neck and shoulder injuries in a side-impact crash involving two SUVs traveling south on Broadway. The collision struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other, causing serious internal and whiplash injuries.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Broadway near West 86 Street in Manhattan at 13:35. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of a 2011 Nissan SUV and the right front quarter panel of a 2022 Porsche SUV. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor linked to the front passenger occupant who sustained upper arm and internal injuries. Both injured occupants, males aged 32, were passengers—one in the left rear seat and the other in the front passenger seat. Neither was ejected from their vehicle. The injured parties suffered whiplash and shoulder injuries, with injury severity rated as serious (level 3). The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims, focusing instead on driver errors and improper lane usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746963, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevy SUV hit a 31-year-old woman at West End Avenue and West 64th Street. She fell, blood pooling beneath her head. The front grill bore the mark. The street held her silence. Shock widened her eyes as sirens approached.

A 31-year-old woman was struck by a Chevy SUV while in the crosswalk at West End Avenue and West 64th Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The report describes the woman lying in shock, bleeding from the head, with severe lacerations. The SUV's center front end bore visible damage. Police note the pedestrian was at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' The driver was traveling straight ahead in an eastbound direction. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further details on driver behavior. The narrative underscores the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the pedestrian, who suffered significant head injuries. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior are cited beyond her presence in the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15