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A sedan traveling west struck a parked sedan facing south on East 66 Street in Manhattan. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered neck injuries and bruising. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction. Air bags deployed on impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 66 Street collided with a parked sedan facing south near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 32-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and contusions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The parked vehicle was struck at its center front end, while the moving sedan was damaged on its right front bumper. The driver was not ejected and the air bag deployed during the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed on 1 Avenue. Both drivers suffered bruises and injuries to chest and leg. Impact hit left side doors of one SUV and front center of the other. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 1 Avenue. The first SUV was struck on its left side doors, while the second SUV impacted with its center front end. Both drivers, men aged 46 and 42, were injured but conscious. Injuries included contusions to the chest and lower leg areas. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists. Both drivers held valid New York licenses and were traveling straight ahead before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 50-year-old woman was hit by a taxi while crossing East 86th Street in Manhattan. The impact struck her head, causing a concussion. She was conscious but seriously injured. The taxi showed no visible damage after the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on East 86th Street struck a 50-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The taxi's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing without a signal. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan merging at unsafe speed struck a parked SUV on FDR Drive. Both male drivers suffered whiplash and head injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash left front and right rear bumpers damaged. Driver inattention and unsafe speed contributed.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver in a 2015 sedan merged onto FDR Drive at unsafe speed and collided with a parked 2010 SUV. Both drivers, aged 33 and 43, were injured; the sedan driver suffered neck whiplash, and the SUV driver suffered head whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The parked SUV driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. The impact damaged the left front bumper of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 32-year-old woman was struck while crossing 3 Avenue with the signal. The sedan hit her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. The driver was inattentive and distracted at the time.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 3 Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The sedan, traveling north and slowing or stopping, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered a neck contusion and was conscious after the impact. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589335, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 73-year-old man was hit by a taxi making a left turn on East 60 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield. He suffered a head injury and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on 1 Avenue made a left turn onto East 60 Street and struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the taxi, which was occupied by a single licensed male driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Four vehicles collided on FDR Drive. The lead driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered a bruised elbow. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. All vehicles were traveling southbound. The crash caused rear-end damage across multiple SUVs and a sedan.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on FDR Drive involving four vehicles traveling southbound. The 21-year-old male driver of a sedan was injured, sustaining a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors for the crash. Multiple SUVs and a sedan sustained rear-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision highlights driver errors of distraction and tailgating as the primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 47-year-old man was struck at a marked crosswalk on 5 Avenue. The driver made an improper left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing 5 Avenue in a marked crosswalk was injured when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the driver's errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Turning Improperly. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at its center front end. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585888, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A bicyclist fractured his knee and lower leg in a collision with a sedan on East 89 Street. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash caused serious leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with a sedan on East 89 Street in Manhattan. Both the bike and the sedan were making left turns when the collision occurred. The bicyclist suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the sedan. No ejection was reported. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and complex left-turn maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 79-year-old woman crossing East 72 Street with the signal was struck by an eastbound e-bike. The rider showed signs of inattention and improper lane use. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and internal complaints. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 72 Street and 3 Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when an eastbound e-bike collided with her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and internal complaints. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The e-bike showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Toyota hit a northbound e-bike on 1st Avenue. The rider, 24, flew from the saddle and landed headfirst. He lay still, blood pooling on the pavement. The car’s front end crumpled. No helmet. Silence followed the crash.

A Toyota sedan struck a 24-year-old man riding an e-bike northbound on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Toyota struck a northbound e-bike. The rider, 24, flew from the saddle, hit headfirst, and lay still. No helmet. Blood on the pavement. The car’s front end folded in silence.' The crash left the cyclist unconscious with severe head injuries and lacerations. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the driver’s failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle traveling east struck a parked sedan on East 92 Street in Manhattan. The motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The sedan was damaged on its right side doors. Driver distraction and pedestrian confusion contributed.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on East 92 Street collided with a parked sedan. The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan was damaged on its right side doors. The report lists contributing factors as driver inattention or distraction and pedestrian or bicyclist confusion. The sedan driver was parked at the time of impact. The motorcyclist's helmet was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights driver distraction and confusion as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi driver hit a parked SUV on Manhattan’s 2 Avenue late at night. The taxi’s left rear quarter panel collided with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The driver suffered shock but no serious injury. Distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 2 Avenue struck a parked SUV on its right rear quarter panel. The taxi’s left rear quarter panel was damaged. The taxi driver, a 50-year-old man, was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. He suffered unspecified injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The SUV was parked at the time of impact. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 61-year-old woman was struck while crossing York Avenue against the signal. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her entire body. The crash involved a distracted driver and left the pedestrian conscious but severely injured.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing York Avenue against the signal. The crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a taxi, both traveling north. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her entire body and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not cited for any contributing factor. The drivers’ failure to maintain attention was the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581541, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Four vehicles collided on FDR Drive, all traveling south and slowing or stopping. A 55-year-old male taxi driver suffered a back contusion. Impact centered on front and rear ends. No ejections. Injuries limited to one occupant in the taxi.

According to the police report, four vehicles—a Jeep SUV, a taxi, and two sedans—were involved in a collision on FDR Drive. All were traveling south and slowing or stopping at the time. The taxi driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Damage was centered on the front and rear ends of the vehicles. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 45-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing East 70th Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian with the left front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on East 70th Street struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan turning left hit a southbound e-bike on East 96 Street in Manhattan. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2018 Honda sedan was making a left turn on East 96 Street when it collided with a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, was injured with internal trauma to his abdomen and pelvis but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of the e-bike, causing damage to the sedan's left rear bumper. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turns in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575539, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion on 3 Avenue. He was wearing a helmet but sustained serious injury. The crash involved a single bike traveling north, striking with its left front bumper. The cause remains unspecified.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike on 3 Avenue. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was a single bike traveling north, with impact on the left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the bike's left front bumper and resulted in serious injury to the rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan and a bike collided on 2 Avenue near East 86th Street. The 23-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. The sedan driver was distracted and changed lanes unsafely. No damage reported on the sedan.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan and a bicycle collided while both were making left turns on 2 Avenue near East 86th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion. The report lists driver errors including inattention/distraction and unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver. The sedan's right front bumper was the point of impact, though no damage was reported to the vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 29-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and injured on East 83 Street in Manhattan. The scooter struck the left front quarter panel of an SUV traveling north. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2015 Ford SUV on East 83 Street, Manhattan. The e-scooter hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV, which was traveling north. The driver of the SUV, a licensed female from Virginia, was going straight ahead and sustained no damage to her vehicle. The e-scooter driver wore a helmet but suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction," indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The e-scooter driver also had a physical disability noted as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18