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An e-bike and e-scooter collided on Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 55-year-old woman, suffered an eye injury and minor bleeding. Police cited passing too closely as the cause. Both vehicles showed no damage.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling east and an e-scooter traveling north collided on Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 55-year-old woman, was injured with an eye injury and minor bleeding. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles had no visible damage, and the point of impact was the left side doors. The report does not specify any other contributing factors or actions by the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666466, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a 29-year-old female bicyclist on Broadway. She was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The truck showed no damage. Police cited bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor. The rider wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Broadway collided with a bicyclist also moving southwest. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The truck impacted the left side doors but showed no damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's confusion played a role. No driver errors by the truck operator were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659878, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway was struck from behind by a pickup truck. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The pickup truck followed too closely, causing the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver in a 2016 sedan was injured when a 2023 pickup truck struck his vehicle from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pickup truck hit the left rear bumper of the sedan, damaging both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A USPS mail truck collided with a sedan at West 96 Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. Three men inside the sedan were injured, suffering upper arm, knee, and neck injuries. All occupants were restrained and none were ejected.

According to the police report, a USPS mail truck traveling north struck a sedan heading east on West 96 Street. The point of impact was the mail truck's left front quarter panel and the sedan's right front bumper. Three male occupants in the sedan were injured: a 25-year-old passenger with shoulder and upper arm injuries, a 47-year-old driver with knee and lower leg injuries, and a 62-year-old driver with neck injuries. All were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for the passenger and one driver, while the other driver’s contributing factors are unspecified. No pedestrian involvement or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657454, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV overturned. Two men inside the sedan were injured, including a trapped driver and a front passenger with neck abrasions. Driver distraction and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway rear-ended a Honda sedan that was merging. The impact caused the SUV to overturn. The sedan carried three occupants; the 59-year-old male driver was trapped and sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg. The 17-year-old male front passenger suffered neck abrasions. Both were conscious and injured. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on West End Avenue. The driver was semiconscious and injured. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a collision with a 2015 Nissan SUV on West End Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the e-scooter driver, who was traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end. The injured man suffered head injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. No damage was reported to the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654728, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus and flatbed truck collided on Amsterdam Avenue. The bus’s left front bumper struck the truck’s right rear bumper. A 73-year-old female bus passenger suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2021 New Flyer bus and a 2015 Ford flatbed truck, both traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue, collided when the bus’s left front bumper hit the truck’s right rear bumper. The bus carried 10 occupants, including a 73-year-old female passenger who sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Outside Car Distraction" as a contributing factor, indicating driver distraction played a role. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652912, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left side of a stopped SUV on West 72 Street. The rider was ejected, suffering head injuries and incoherence. Both vehicles faced north. Limited view contributed to the crash. The motorcyclist was unlicensed but helmeted.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on West 72 Street collided with the left side doors of a stopped SUV also facing north. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in incoherence and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for the crash. The motorcyclist was unlicensed but wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped in traffic. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the left side doors of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike struck the left side of an SUV making a left turn on Broadway in Manhattan. The 23-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Driver inattention and passing too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling north on Broadway collided with an SUV making a left turn. The motorbike's front center impacted the SUV's left side doors. The motorcyclist, a 23-year-old male driver, was ejected and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion with moderate severity. The report lists driver inattention and passing too closely as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652197, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old unlicensed driver crashed a 2023 sedan into a parked ambulance on Cathedral Parkway in Manhattan. The driver suffered a concussion and head injury. A 34-year-old passenger was injured with arm trauma. Unsafe speed caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driver operating a 2023 Kia sedan struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2014 ambulance on Cathedral Parkway, Manhattan. The driver was injured with a concussion and head trauma, and was incoherent at the scene. A 34-year-old male front passenger suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and was in shock. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed. The ambulance was stationary at the time of impact. Both occupants were restrained, with the driver using a lap belt. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on West 96 Street in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. Impact hit left side doors and front bumper. Driver distraction and tinted windows contributed. Both men conscious and injured, no ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 96 Street near Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers, aged 32 and 34, were injured with contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, hand, and back. The collision involved impact to the left side doors of one vehicle and the front bumper of the other. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicle. The crash caused moderate injuries but both drivers remained conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man on a bike was hit on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. The SUV made a left turn and collided with the bicyclist going straight. The cyclist suffered bruises and an elbow injury. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling south on Riverside Drive made a left turn and struck a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was injured with contusions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver error in failing to maintain attention during a left turn, resulting in a collision with a vulnerable road user traveling straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650153, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female SUV driver struck a sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. The impact injured the SUV driver’s lower leg and knee. Police cited following too closely and driver inexperience as causes. Both vehicles traveled northbound at the time.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver of a 2020 SUV rear-ended a 2010 sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV driver suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound when the collision occurred. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the sedan was damaged at its center front end. The injured driver was not ejected and complained of pain or nausea. No other persons were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling east struck a parked SUV on West 82 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver was unconscious at the scene. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on West 82 Street collided with a parked Ford SUV. The moped driver, a 37-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. He was unconscious at the scene. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact. No other occupants were involved. The moped's front center end struck the left front bumper of the SUV. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash occurred in Manhattan's 6th council district.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossed Columbus Avenue. A moped hit him head-on. His leg split. Blood pooled on the street. The rider did not stop. The man stayed awake, pain sharp and real. The moped vanished south, leaving injury behind.

A 33-year-old man was crossing Columbus Avenue near West 70th Street in Manhattan when a southbound moped struck him head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a severe leg injury and remained conscious at the scene. The moped did not stop and continued south. The report notes the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal, but lists driver inattention as a primary cause. The crash left the man bleeding on the asphalt while the moped rider fled, unmarked and unaccounted for.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck the rear of a stationary SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. The truck driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both vehicles were traveling north. The SUV showed no damage; the truck’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male driver in a 2019 pick-up truck collided with the rear of a 2010 Ford SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. The truck was traveling straight ahead northbound when it impacted the center back end of the SUV. The SUV sustained no damage, while the truck’s center front end was damaged. The truck driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck turning left struck a bicyclist going north on Central Park West. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inattention and unsafe speed. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling north on Central Park West in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including inattention, distraction, and unsafe speed. The bicyclist was also noted for unsafe speed and improper lane usage. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious but was injured. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The truck's left front bumper and the bike's center front end were the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. Her sedan was demolished. She was restrained by lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians involved. Cause of crash unspecified by police.

According to the police report, a single-vehicle crash occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving a 2003 Ford sedan traveling north. The female driver, age 41, was injured with head trauma and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The vehicle was demolished on impact. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was going straight ahead before the crash. The point of impact was recorded as 'Other.' The crash caused abrasions and serious injury to the driver but no further details on cause or contributing driver errors were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike collided with a parked SUV on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. The 42-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head contusion. The SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, the crash involved an e-bike traveling north that struck a parked SUV on Riverside Drive near West 109 Street. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious. The SUV showed damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's error played a role. No driver errors by the SUV were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash did not involve ejection from the bike. No other injuries or vehicles were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641814, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old woman was struck crossing West 82 Street with the signal. A Ford truck making a left turn hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a Ford truck making a left turn on West 82 Street in Manhattan struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the truck's left front bumper. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Ford truck with four occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15