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A 66-year-old man suffered severe chest injuries after a sedan collided with him at a Broadway intersection in Manhattan. The vehicle struck the pedestrian’s right front quarter panel, causing fractures and dislocations. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and West 68 Street in Manhattan at 9:15 PM. The collision involved a 2022 Honda sedan traveling northbound, which struck the pedestrian with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained chest injuries including fractures and dislocations, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pedestrian was conscious following the crash. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. No additional contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV and westbound taxi collided on Broadway at dawn. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered back contusions. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway at 5:53 a.m. involving a 2018 Ford SUV traveling south and a 2015 Toyota taxi traveling west. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old female occupant, was injured with back contusions and remained conscious. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the taxi. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers held valid New York licenses and were going straight ahead before the collision. The SUV had two occupants, and the taxi had one. The SUV driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man was struck by an e-bike while crossing West 98 Street. The impact caused head injuries and left him semiconscious. The e-bike, traveling north, hit the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bruising and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by an e-bike on West 98 Street at 7:45 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The e-bike, operated by a male driver traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered head injuries, including contusions and bruising, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the e-bike's center front end, highlighting the severity of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old man crossing Columbus Avenue outside a crosswalk was struck by a southbound e-scooter. The pedestrian suffered severe lower leg injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The e-scooter showed no visible damage, highlighting the impact's force.

According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Columbus Avenue, a 77-year-old male pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when he was hit by a southbound e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious after the collision. The e-scooter sustained no visible damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian behaviors were identified as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by motorized vehicles to vulnerable pedestrians outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway injured its 17-year-old front passenger during an unsafe lane change. The passenger suffered facial contusions while the vehicle’s front end collided with another vehicle’s rear center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:15 AM on Henry Hudson Parkway. The Jeep SUV, driven by a male with a learner's permit, was traveling south and going straight ahead when it collided with another vehicle changing lanes unsafely. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the center back end of the other vehicle. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors. The injured party was a 17-year-old female front passenger in the SUV, who sustained facial contusions and was conscious after the crash. Safety equipment deployed included an airbag and lap belt harness. The driver’s unsafe lane change was a critical factor in causing the collision and subsequent injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696969, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist headed east on Broadway. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a severe back injury, including fractures and dislocations. Driver inattention was cited as the cause, highlighting dangerous distraction behind the wheel.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a taxi on Broadway at 17:24. The taxi, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight north when it struck the bicyclist, who was traveling east. The impact occurred at the taxi's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a severe back injury, including fractures and dislocations, and was semiconscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in New York City.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694954, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man suffered head injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at West 105 Street. The impact caused minor bleeding and incoherence, highlighting driver failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2010 Ford SUV traveling south on West 105 Street struck a 67-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The SUV was making a left turn when it hit the pedestrian with its center front end, causing head injuries classified as severity 3. The pedestrian was incoherent and had minor bleeding. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No pedestrian errors were noted as contributing factors. This collision underscores the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and a sedan collided head-on on Broadway. The taxi driver, an 82-year-old man, suffered injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, at 10:56 AM on Broadway, a 2016 Ford taxi traveling east and a 2013 Chrysler sedan traveling south collided. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the right front bumper of the sedan. The taxi driver, an 82-year-old male occupant, was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York, with the sedan driver holding a permit. The taxi driver was restrained by a lap belt. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends, indicating a frontal collision caused by driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692437, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision on Henry Hudson Parkway injured two occupants. Both suffered neck injuries. The driver of the SUV was distracted. The crash left both vehicles damaged.

A crash occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving a Ford SUV and an Audi sedan. Two occupants, a 36-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female passenger, sustained neck injuries and were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both individuals were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The SUV was stopped in traffic when it was struck by the sedan, which was traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the left rear bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A passenger was injured in a collision involving a Ford SUV in Manhattan. The driver was unlicensed. The impact was severe, causing back injuries and whiplash.

A 32-year-old male passenger sustained injuries in a crash involving a Ford SUV in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and was involved in improper lane usage. The passenger, seated in the front, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The vehicle was traveling east when it collided with another vehicle, resulting in damage to the left front bumper. The driver was licensed, but the other vehicle's driver was not. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man was injured crossing West 96 Street against the signal. The SUV, driven by a woman with a permit, hit him at the intersection. He suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The vehicle’s left front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 96 Street at the intersection with Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck by a 2012 Chevrolet SUV traveling east. The SUV was driven by a female driver holding a permit from Connecticut. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, causing damage to the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, but notes the pedestrian crossed against the signal. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The left rear passenger in one vehicle suffered a head contusion. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured passenger remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Amsterdam Avenue near West 62 Street. The crash involved a northbound SUV changing lanes and another going straight ahead. The left rear passenger in one SUV, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and bruising. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690539, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old male passenger was injured in a collision involving a box truck and an SUV. The impact caused significant damage and left him with a knee injury. He was conscious at the scene.

A crash occurred in Manhattan when a box truck and a station wagon collided. The 50-year-old male passenger in the SUV sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factors included 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The truck was parked prior to the crash, while the SUV was traveling straight ahead. The passenger was wearing a lap belt at the time of the incident. No other details about the crash were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south struck a sedan making a left turn on West 97 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on West 97 Street collided with a sedan making a left turn. The sedan’s 62-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back trauma and shock. The taxi’s left front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end were damaged. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The taxi was also occupied by a single licensed male driver. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s 10025 zip code near Broadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman working in the roadway was struck by a southbound cyclist on Columbus Avenue near West 72nd Street. She suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The bike showed no damage. Police list unspecified factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on Columbus Avenue struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian who was working in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the collision. The bike showed no damage and the point of impact was the center front end of the bicycle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The incident highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians working in traffic lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685539, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man suffered a head injury after a taxi hit him at West 72 Street and Columbus Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way, distracted by a passenger. The victim sustained a concussion.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 72 Street struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian crossing against the signal at the intersection with Columbus Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and passenger distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by an eastbound e-bike on West 89th Street. She suffered a head injury and concussion. The e-bike operator disregarded traffic control and traveled at unsafe speed. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by an e-bike traveling east on West 89th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when the collision occurred. The report lists the e-bike operator's errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed." The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The e-bike struck the pedestrian at the center front end while going straight ahead. This crash highlights the dangers posed by e-bikes disregarding traffic controls and traveling at unsafe speeds in areas with vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685606, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep struck a parked Toyota on Broadway. The Jeep fled. Inside the wreck, a nine-year-old girl bled from the eye. Her face was cut deep. She stayed conscious. The street ran south. The light still held. Metal and blood marked the scene.

A Jeep crashed into a parked Toyota sedan at Broadway and West 61st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Jeep vanished after impact. A nine-year-old girl, riding as a passenger in the Toyota, suffered severe lacerations to her face and eye but remained conscious. The report states, 'A parked Toyota, front crushed. A Jeep vanished. Inside the wreck, a 9-year-old girl, bleeding from the eye, stayed conscious. Her face cut deep.' The contributing factor listed is 'Other Vehicular.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are specified in the data. The girl’s use of safety equipment is unknown. The crash left the street marked by violence and loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684172, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling west on West 83 Street hit a 32-year-old male pedestrian outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s unsafe speed and aggressive driving caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on West 83 Street struck a 32-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered serious lower limb injuries. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man was struck by a southbound sedan on West End Avenue. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The sedan hit the pedestrian with its right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West End Avenue against the signal. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford sedan traveling southbound, which impacted him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684134, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15