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A sedan stopped in traffic was rear-ended by a taxi on West 86 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The taxi driver fell asleep and followed too closely. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on West 86 Street rear-ended a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The sedan's driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists the taxi driver's errors as falling asleep and following too closely. Both vehicles showed no damage despite the collision. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan was stationary when struck from behind. No other persons were injured or ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682795, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist riding north on Amsterdam Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures to the knee and lower leg. The driver showed inattention and distraction. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged; the bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a 2024 Acura sedan collided with him on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, driven by a female with a learner's permit, had damage to its right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no other contributing factors were noted. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling straight north. The impact point was the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman crossing Columbus Avenue with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Columbus Avenue struck a 72-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on West 77 Street was ejected after colliding with a bus. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle showed no damage. The bus had no occupants.

According to the police report, a motorcycle driver was injured after a collision with a bus on West 77 Street. The 46-year-old male driver was ejected from his motorcycle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred, impacting the left front quarter panel of the bus. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors. The bus had no occupants and showed no damage. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 8-year-old boy crossing Riverside Drive with the signal was hit by a bike traveling east. The child suffered a head abrasion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The bike’s front center collided with the pedestrian at the intersection.

According to the police report, a bike traveling east on Riverside Drive struck an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 85 Street. The child sustained a head abrasion and was injured. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bike’s center front end was the point of impact. There is no mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver’s errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a bicyclist from behind on West 79 Street. The cyclist suffered chest bruises but remained conscious. The crash damaged the left side of both vehicles. Police cited the taxi driver for following too closely and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 79 Street collided with a bicyclist also traveling west. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, sustained chest contusions but was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of both vehicles. The taxi driver was cited for following too closely and unsafe speed. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the taxi and the left front quarter panel of the bike. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man driving a sedan suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries after an SUV backed unsafely into his vehicle. The crash occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway backed unsafely into a sedan also traveling south. The sedan driver, a 49-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV was stopped in traffic before the collision, which impacted the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man was hit by a sedan while working in the roadway on West 86 Street. The driver, distracted and facing glare, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The man suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 86 Street struck a pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The report lists the driver’s inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with glare affecting visibility. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676573, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist on West 81 Street near Amsterdam Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. The driver was distracted. The bike and car both traveled northwest. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan parked on West 81 Street was involved in a collision with a bicyclist traveling northwest. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained injuries to the shoulder and upper arm, with abrasions reported. The driver of the sedan was identified as inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan was damaged on its left side doors, and the bike showed damage to its center front end. The driver of the sedan was licensed, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman was struck by an SUV entering a parked position on West 65th Street in Manhattan. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 65th Street outside an intersection. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was entering a parked position when it struck the pedestrian. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man crossing West 65 Street with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 65 Street at the intersection with Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a left turn and struck him at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other safety equipment or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675386, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided with a pick-up truck on West End Avenue. The 22-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered a head injury. The truck made a left turn. Improper lane usage caused the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed but helmeted.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male moped driver traveling north on West End Avenue was partially ejected and sustained a head injury after colliding with a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The moped's left front bumper struck the truck, which showed no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane control. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The truck driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. The crash caused internal complaints and a serious head injury to the moped driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a U-turn struck a moped rider traveling west on West 86 Street. The moped driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as causes.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male moped driver was injured when a 2021 SUV made a U-turn on West 86 Street and collided with the moped. The moped rider was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV struck the moped on its left side doors, while the moped was hit at its center front end. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672758, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured on Henry Hudson Parkway. The crash involved a motorcycle and another vehicle merging southbound. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries despite wearing a helmet. Driver distraction contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway collided with another vehicle merging in the same direction. The motorcycle driver, a 50-year-old man, was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end, while the other vehicle was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a station wagon on West End Avenue. Both drivers and a front passenger suffered head contusions. Airbags deployed. No ejections. Damage limited to the sedan’s front end. Injuries were moderate but serious enough to note.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male driver and a 47-year-old male front passenger were injured in a collision involving a sedan and a station wagon on West End Avenue. Both occupants sustained head contusions and were conscious at the scene. The sedan showed front-end damage, while the station wagon had no visible damage. Airbags deployed and lap belts were used. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injuries were classified as moderate, with no ejections reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669878, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a 55-year-old male bicyclist on Amsterdam Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. The crash happened at night. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way by the driver as a factor.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being hit by a 2023 Ford pick-up truck traveling west on Amsterdam Avenue. The bicyclist, traveling north, was ejected and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the truck driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, while the bike was struck at its center front end. The driver of the truck was licensed and going straight ahead before the collision. The crash left the bicyclist semiconscious and injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a U-turn. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway at West 80th Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2015 SUV was making a U-turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. No safety equipment or contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a bicyclist traveling south on West 71 Street near Amsterdam Avenue. The 26-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a 2021 Porsche sedan on West 71 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The sedan was traveling west, and the bike was traveling south when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old motorcyclist struck a sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider was partially ejected, suffering knee and lower leg injuries. The crash stemmed from following too closely and reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male motorcyclist traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway collided with the rear of a sedan also traveling south. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." The sedan showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The crash highlights the dangers of close following distances and sudden reactions to unrelated vehicles on the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on West 86 Street near Central Park West. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured when his e-bike collided head-on with a 2022 SUV traveling east on West 86 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV's front center end struck the e-bike's front center end while both were going straight ahead. No other safety equipment or signals were noted. The bicyclist's injury severity was classified as serious but he remained conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662004, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15