About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 14
▸ Crush Injuries 9
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 20
▸ Severe Lacerations 7
▸ Concussion 28
▸ Whiplash 145
▸ Contusion/Bruise 182
▸ Abrasion 139
▸ Pain/Nausea 92
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Seven Dead in Silence: Manhattan Streets Are Killing Fields
Manhattan CB11: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 7, 2025
The Toll in Blood and Silence
Seven dead. Eight hundred seventy-nine injured. Ten left with wounds that will never heal. That is the cost of traffic violence in Manhattan CB11 in the last twelve months. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care about hope or promises. They only count the bodies.
Just this year, two people were killed on the streets. Five hundred forty-one were hurt. Serious injuries doubled compared to last year. The disaster does not come all at once. It comes in the slow grind of crashes—1,015 so far this year, up 46% from last year (NYC Open Data).
The Names Behind the Numbers
A man, 53, was crushed by an SUV on Harlem River Drive. He died in the dark hours of January. A 66-year-old man was killed on 5th Avenue near 135th Street. A 35-year-old woman, a passenger on a motorcycle, died on East 106th. The road does not care about age or reason. It only takes.
The Voices of the Street
Residents see the danger. They speak, but the city moves slow. “No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time,” said a woman named Nita after a cyclist was struck nearby. Another man said, “The crowding and the traffic signals are a problem.”
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
Council Member Diana Ayala has co-sponsored a bill to ban parking near crosswalks, aiming to clear sightlines and protect those on foot. She has voted for pavement markings and transparency bills. But the carnage continues. Most deaths happen on streets without real protection.
Senator Jose Serrano voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill to force repeat speeders to install devices that keep them from breaking the limit. Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs voted to extend school speed zones. These are steps, but they are not enough. The dead cannot wait for another study.
The Next Step Is Yours
Call your council member. Call your senator. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand protected bike lanes. Demand daylight at every crosswalk.
Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Manhattan CB11 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Manhattan CB11?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Manhattan CB11?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
- Cyclist Struck In Washington Heights Hit-And-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04
- File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- Two Indicted After Chinatown Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-07
- Speeding Driver Kills Two In Chinatown, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-06
- Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-06
- Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04
- NYC on pace for deadliest year for bike riders since 1999: Study, amny.com, Published 2023-10-17
Other Representatives
District 68
55 E. 115th St. Ground Level, New York, NY 10029
Room 734, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 8
105 East 116th Street, New York, NY 10029
212-828-9800
250 Broadway, Suite 1880, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6960
District 29
335 E. 100th St., New York, NY 10029
Room 418, Capitol Building 172 State St., Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Manhattan CB11 Manhattan Community Board 11 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 23, District 8, AD 68, SD 29.
It contains East Harlem (South), East Harlem (North), Randall'S Island.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 11
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Sedan Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Harlem River Drive▸Dec 29 - A sedan collided into the rear of a pickup truck on Harlem River Drive, demolishing the sedan's rear. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, at 16:35 on Harlem River Drive, a sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a pickup truck also moving south. The sedan sustained severe damage, described as demolished, while the pickup truck had damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver errors, specifically inexperience and other vehicular factors, with no indication of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.
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SUV Strikes Bicyclist on East 99th Street▸Dec 29 - A bicyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness after an SUV struck him on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The driver disregarded traffic control, hitting the cyclist on the right side. The victim was not ejected but sustained serious injuries.
According to the police report, at 12:14 PM on East 99th Street near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck a southbound bicyclist. The SUV impacted the cyclist on the right side doors, causing head injuries to the 52-year-old male bicyclist who lost consciousness and complained of pain or nausea. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not ejected from his bike but suffered injury severity level 3. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Dec 28 - A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
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SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸Dec 27 - A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 27 - A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Dec 27 - Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸Dec 26 - A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
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SUV Backs Unsafely, Injures Manhattan Pedestrian▸Dec 23 - A 51-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV backing west on Park Avenue struck her. The vehicle caused no visible damage. According to police, the driver’s unsafe backing led to the pedestrian’s contusion and bruising.
According to the police report, at 7:33 AM in Manhattan near 1752 Park Avenue, a female driver operating a Kia SUV was backing west when she struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed in New York and alone in the vehicle. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor beyond the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver.
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NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path▸Dec 23 - A police car crossed the line. Metal struck flesh. Samuel Williams, riding his dirt bike, was thrown and killed. Body cam footage shows the officer’s move. Another NYPD car tried the same. The city sent Williams’ family a bill.
NY Daily News (2024-12-23) reports that NYPD body camera footage shows an officer veering into the path of Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old dirt bike rider, during a pursuit on the University Heights Bridge. Williams was struck, thrown, and died from his injuries. The article states, “An officer pursuing dirt bikers suddenly crossed the double yellow line into Williams' path, causing a collision.” Another NYPD vehicle attempted a similar maneuver. The family’s attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation. The city later billed Williams’ family for police vehicle damages. The NYPD has not commented, citing litigation. The case raises questions about police pursuit tactics and accountability.
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NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-23
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Sedan Collision on E 99 St Injures Driver▸Dec 20 - Two sedans collided on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. Both vehicles struck on left side and front, causing internal injuries without ejection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:42 AM on East 99th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided: a 2022 Honda changing lanes and a 2019 Porsche going straight ahead. The point of impact was the Honda's left front bumper and the Porsche's left side doors. The Honda driver, a 43-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers of distracted driving and failure to yield in Manhattan traffic.
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Skid Steer Hits Manhattan Pedestrian Off Intersection▸Dec 20 - A 49-year-old woman was struck by a northbound skid steer on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and in shock.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Bobcat skid steer traveling north on Park Avenue near 1980 Park Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was hit off intersection. The point of impact was the skid steer's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Taxi Strikes Rear Passenger on E 135 St▸Dec 19 - A taxi, parked westbound on E 135 St, struck a rear passenger inside the vehicle. The 23-year-old female occupant suffered neck abrasions. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear quarter panel. No driver errors were cited in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:55 AM on E 135 St involving a 2023 Toyota taxi traveling west. The taxi was parked when the collision impacted the center back end, damaging the left rear quarter panel. A 23-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the vehicle sustained neck abrasions and was injured but not ejected. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally. No victim behaviors or additional factors were noted as contributing to the injury. The crash highlights the vulnerability of passengers inside vehicles during impacts to the rear quarter panel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on E 118 St▸Dec 18 - A speeding SUV struck the rear of a parked sedan on East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and concussions. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ rear and front ends.
According to the police report, at 11:23 AM on East 118th Street in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a parked sedan. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was the point of impact, causing damage to both vehicles. Two male occupants in the SUV, a 27-year-old driver and a 31-year-old front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and concussions. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York. The report highlights driver error—unsafe speed—as the cause. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan's 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue at night. Both drivers suffered injuries—one to the elbow and lower arm, the other to the back. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle merging and the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the merging sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The driver of the merging vehicle, a 64-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The other vehicle carried two occupants; a 69-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and was also conscious and restrained. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided at 8:21 p.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 69-year-old male occupant suffered back injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan when they collided at 8:21 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. A 69-year-old male occupant in one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.
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SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Manhattan Avenue▸Dec 16 - A 48-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after an SUV struck her on 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely, left the rider ejected with back injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:53 AM on 2nd Avenue near East 126th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2020 SUV traveling south and an e-scooter traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behavior was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and maintaining safe distances, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.
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Bus Rear-Ends SUV on East 111th Street▸Dec 14 - A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.
According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.
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Taxi Crashes Into Parked Truck Injuring Passenger▸Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 29 - A sedan collided into the rear of a pickup truck on Harlem River Drive, demolishing the sedan's rear. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, at 16:35 on Harlem River Drive, a sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a pickup truck also moving south. The sedan sustained severe damage, described as demolished, while the pickup truck had damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver errors, specifically inexperience and other vehicular factors, with no indication of victim fault or unsafe victim behavior.
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SUV Strikes Bicyclist on East 99th Street▸Dec 29 - A bicyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness after an SUV struck him on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The driver disregarded traffic control, hitting the cyclist on the right side. The victim was not ejected but sustained serious injuries.
According to the police report, at 12:14 PM on East 99th Street near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck a southbound bicyclist. The SUV impacted the cyclist on the right side doors, causing head injuries to the 52-year-old male bicyclist who lost consciousness and complained of pain or nausea. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not ejected from his bike but suffered injury severity level 3. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Dec 28 - A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
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SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸Dec 27 - A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 27 - A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Dec 27 - Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸Dec 26 - A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
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SUV Backs Unsafely, Injures Manhattan Pedestrian▸Dec 23 - A 51-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV backing west on Park Avenue struck her. The vehicle caused no visible damage. According to police, the driver’s unsafe backing led to the pedestrian’s contusion and bruising.
According to the police report, at 7:33 AM in Manhattan near 1752 Park Avenue, a female driver operating a Kia SUV was backing west when she struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed in New York and alone in the vehicle. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor beyond the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver.
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NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path▸Dec 23 - A police car crossed the line. Metal struck flesh. Samuel Williams, riding his dirt bike, was thrown and killed. Body cam footage shows the officer’s move. Another NYPD car tried the same. The city sent Williams’ family a bill.
NY Daily News (2024-12-23) reports that NYPD body camera footage shows an officer veering into the path of Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old dirt bike rider, during a pursuit on the University Heights Bridge. Williams was struck, thrown, and died from his injuries. The article states, “An officer pursuing dirt bikers suddenly crossed the double yellow line into Williams' path, causing a collision.” Another NYPD vehicle attempted a similar maneuver. The family’s attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation. The city later billed Williams’ family for police vehicle damages. The NYPD has not commented, citing litigation. The case raises questions about police pursuit tactics and accountability.
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NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-23
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Sedan Collision on E 99 St Injures Driver▸Dec 20 - Two sedans collided on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. Both vehicles struck on left side and front, causing internal injuries without ejection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:42 AM on East 99th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided: a 2022 Honda changing lanes and a 2019 Porsche going straight ahead. The point of impact was the Honda's left front bumper and the Porsche's left side doors. The Honda driver, a 43-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers of distracted driving and failure to yield in Manhattan traffic.
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Skid Steer Hits Manhattan Pedestrian Off Intersection▸Dec 20 - A 49-year-old woman was struck by a northbound skid steer on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and in shock.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Bobcat skid steer traveling north on Park Avenue near 1980 Park Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was hit off intersection. The point of impact was the skid steer's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Taxi Strikes Rear Passenger on E 135 St▸Dec 19 - A taxi, parked westbound on E 135 St, struck a rear passenger inside the vehicle. The 23-year-old female occupant suffered neck abrasions. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear quarter panel. No driver errors were cited in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:55 AM on E 135 St involving a 2023 Toyota taxi traveling west. The taxi was parked when the collision impacted the center back end, damaging the left rear quarter panel. A 23-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the vehicle sustained neck abrasions and was injured but not ejected. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally. No victim behaviors or additional factors were noted as contributing to the injury. The crash highlights the vulnerability of passengers inside vehicles during impacts to the rear quarter panel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on E 118 St▸Dec 18 - A speeding SUV struck the rear of a parked sedan on East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and concussions. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ rear and front ends.
According to the police report, at 11:23 AM on East 118th Street in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a parked sedan. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was the point of impact, causing damage to both vehicles. Two male occupants in the SUV, a 27-year-old driver and a 31-year-old front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and concussions. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York. The report highlights driver error—unsafe speed—as the cause. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan's 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue at night. Both drivers suffered injuries—one to the elbow and lower arm, the other to the back. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle merging and the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the merging sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The driver of the merging vehicle, a 64-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The other vehicle carried two occupants; a 69-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and was also conscious and restrained. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided at 8:21 p.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 69-year-old male occupant suffered back injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan when they collided at 8:21 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. A 69-year-old male occupant in one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.
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SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Manhattan Avenue▸Dec 16 - A 48-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after an SUV struck her on 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely, left the rider ejected with back injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:53 AM on 2nd Avenue near East 126th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2020 SUV traveling south and an e-scooter traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behavior was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and maintaining safe distances, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.
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Bus Rear-Ends SUV on East 111th Street▸Dec 14 - A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.
According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.
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Taxi Crashes Into Parked Truck Injuring Passenger▸Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 29 - A bicyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness after an SUV struck him on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The driver disregarded traffic control, hitting the cyclist on the right side. The victim was not ejected but sustained serious injuries.
According to the police report, at 12:14 PM on East 99th Street near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck a southbound bicyclist. The SUV impacted the cyclist on the right side doors, causing head injuries to the 52-year-old male bicyclist who lost consciousness and complained of pain or nausea. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not ejected from his bike but suffered injury severity level 3. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Manhattan Crash▸Dec 28 - A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
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SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸Dec 27 - A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 27 - A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Dec 27 - Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸Dec 26 - A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
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SUV Backs Unsafely, Injures Manhattan Pedestrian▸Dec 23 - A 51-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV backing west on Park Avenue struck her. The vehicle caused no visible damage. According to police, the driver’s unsafe backing led to the pedestrian’s contusion and bruising.
According to the police report, at 7:33 AM in Manhattan near 1752 Park Avenue, a female driver operating a Kia SUV was backing west when she struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed in New York and alone in the vehicle. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor beyond the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver.
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NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path▸Dec 23 - A police car crossed the line. Metal struck flesh. Samuel Williams, riding his dirt bike, was thrown and killed. Body cam footage shows the officer’s move. Another NYPD car tried the same. The city sent Williams’ family a bill.
NY Daily News (2024-12-23) reports that NYPD body camera footage shows an officer veering into the path of Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old dirt bike rider, during a pursuit on the University Heights Bridge. Williams was struck, thrown, and died from his injuries. The article states, “An officer pursuing dirt bikers suddenly crossed the double yellow line into Williams' path, causing a collision.” Another NYPD vehicle attempted a similar maneuver. The family’s attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation. The city later billed Williams’ family for police vehicle damages. The NYPD has not commented, citing litigation. The case raises questions about police pursuit tactics and accountability.
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NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-23
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Sedan Collision on E 99 St Injures Driver▸Dec 20 - Two sedans collided on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. Both vehicles struck on left side and front, causing internal injuries without ejection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:42 AM on East 99th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided: a 2022 Honda changing lanes and a 2019 Porsche going straight ahead. The point of impact was the Honda's left front bumper and the Porsche's left side doors. The Honda driver, a 43-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers of distracted driving and failure to yield in Manhattan traffic.
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Skid Steer Hits Manhattan Pedestrian Off Intersection▸Dec 20 - A 49-year-old woman was struck by a northbound skid steer on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and in shock.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Bobcat skid steer traveling north on Park Avenue near 1980 Park Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was hit off intersection. The point of impact was the skid steer's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Taxi Strikes Rear Passenger on E 135 St▸Dec 19 - A taxi, parked westbound on E 135 St, struck a rear passenger inside the vehicle. The 23-year-old female occupant suffered neck abrasions. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear quarter panel. No driver errors were cited in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:55 AM on E 135 St involving a 2023 Toyota taxi traveling west. The taxi was parked when the collision impacted the center back end, damaging the left rear quarter panel. A 23-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the vehicle sustained neck abrasions and was injured but not ejected. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally. No victim behaviors or additional factors were noted as contributing to the injury. The crash highlights the vulnerability of passengers inside vehicles during impacts to the rear quarter panel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on E 118 St▸Dec 18 - A speeding SUV struck the rear of a parked sedan on East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and concussions. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ rear and front ends.
According to the police report, at 11:23 AM on East 118th Street in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a parked sedan. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was the point of impact, causing damage to both vehicles. Two male occupants in the SUV, a 27-year-old driver and a 31-year-old front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and concussions. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York. The report highlights driver error—unsafe speed—as the cause. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan's 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue at night. Both drivers suffered injuries—one to the elbow and lower arm, the other to the back. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle merging and the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the merging sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The driver of the merging vehicle, a 64-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The other vehicle carried two occupants; a 69-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and was also conscious and restrained. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided at 8:21 p.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 69-year-old male occupant suffered back injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan when they collided at 8:21 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. A 69-year-old male occupant in one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.
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SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Manhattan Avenue▸Dec 16 - A 48-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after an SUV struck her on 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely, left the rider ejected with back injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:53 AM on 2nd Avenue near East 126th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2020 SUV traveling south and an e-scooter traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behavior was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and maintaining safe distances, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.
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Bus Rear-Ends SUV on East 111th Street▸Dec 14 - A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.
According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.
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Taxi Crashes Into Parked Truck Injuring Passenger▸Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 28 - A 36-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The SUV was slowing or stopping when impact occurred at the bike’s center back end.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 116th Street at 14:40. The collision involved a female e-bike rider, age 36, and a station wagon/SUV. The e-bike was traveling northwest and was struck at the center back end by the left front bumper of the SUV, which was slowing or stopping and traveling west. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike, while the SUV showed no damage. The report highlights the impact dynamics and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.
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SUV Strikes Bicyclist on E 132 St▸Dec 27 - A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 27 - A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Dec 27 - Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸Dec 26 - A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
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SUV Backs Unsafely, Injures Manhattan Pedestrian▸Dec 23 - A 51-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV backing west on Park Avenue struck her. The vehicle caused no visible damage. According to police, the driver’s unsafe backing led to the pedestrian’s contusion and bruising.
According to the police report, at 7:33 AM in Manhattan near 1752 Park Avenue, a female driver operating a Kia SUV was backing west when she struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed in New York and alone in the vehicle. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor beyond the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver.
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NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path▸Dec 23 - A police car crossed the line. Metal struck flesh. Samuel Williams, riding his dirt bike, was thrown and killed. Body cam footage shows the officer’s move. Another NYPD car tried the same. The city sent Williams’ family a bill.
NY Daily News (2024-12-23) reports that NYPD body camera footage shows an officer veering into the path of Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old dirt bike rider, during a pursuit on the University Heights Bridge. Williams was struck, thrown, and died from his injuries. The article states, “An officer pursuing dirt bikers suddenly crossed the double yellow line into Williams' path, causing a collision.” Another NYPD vehicle attempted a similar maneuver. The family’s attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation. The city later billed Williams’ family for police vehicle damages. The NYPD has not commented, citing litigation. The case raises questions about police pursuit tactics and accountability.
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NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-23
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Sedan Collision on E 99 St Injures Driver▸Dec 20 - Two sedans collided on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. Both vehicles struck on left side and front, causing internal injuries without ejection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:42 AM on East 99th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided: a 2022 Honda changing lanes and a 2019 Porsche going straight ahead. The point of impact was the Honda's left front bumper and the Porsche's left side doors. The Honda driver, a 43-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers of distracted driving and failure to yield in Manhattan traffic.
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Skid Steer Hits Manhattan Pedestrian Off Intersection▸Dec 20 - A 49-year-old woman was struck by a northbound skid steer on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and in shock.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Bobcat skid steer traveling north on Park Avenue near 1980 Park Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was hit off intersection. The point of impact was the skid steer's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Taxi Strikes Rear Passenger on E 135 St▸Dec 19 - A taxi, parked westbound on E 135 St, struck a rear passenger inside the vehicle. The 23-year-old female occupant suffered neck abrasions. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear quarter panel. No driver errors were cited in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:55 AM on E 135 St involving a 2023 Toyota taxi traveling west. The taxi was parked when the collision impacted the center back end, damaging the left rear quarter panel. A 23-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the vehicle sustained neck abrasions and was injured but not ejected. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally. No victim behaviors or additional factors were noted as contributing to the injury. The crash highlights the vulnerability of passengers inside vehicles during impacts to the rear quarter panel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on E 118 St▸Dec 18 - A speeding SUV struck the rear of a parked sedan on East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and concussions. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ rear and front ends.
According to the police report, at 11:23 AM on East 118th Street in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a parked sedan. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was the point of impact, causing damage to both vehicles. Two male occupants in the SUV, a 27-year-old driver and a 31-year-old front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and concussions. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York. The report highlights driver error—unsafe speed—as the cause. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan's 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue at night. Both drivers suffered injuries—one to the elbow and lower arm, the other to the back. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle merging and the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the merging sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The driver of the merging vehicle, a 64-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The other vehicle carried two occupants; a 69-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and was also conscious and restrained. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided at 8:21 p.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 69-year-old male occupant suffered back injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan when they collided at 8:21 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. A 69-year-old male occupant in one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.
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SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Manhattan Avenue▸Dec 16 - A 48-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after an SUV struck her on 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely, left the rider ejected with back injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:53 AM on 2nd Avenue near East 126th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2020 SUV traveling south and an e-scooter traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behavior was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and maintaining safe distances, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.
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Bus Rear-Ends SUV on East 111th Street▸Dec 14 - A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.
According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.
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Taxi Crashes Into Parked Truck Injuring Passenger▸Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 27 - A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on E 132 St in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both traveled eastbound. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on E 132 St in Manhattan, involving a 2018 Dodge SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was traveling eastbound and struck the bicyclist, also traveling eastbound, with the SUV's center front end impacting the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, resulting in shock. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage at the point of impact.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 27 - A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Dec 27 - Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸Dec 26 - A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
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SUV Backs Unsafely, Injures Manhattan Pedestrian▸Dec 23 - A 51-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV backing west on Park Avenue struck her. The vehicle caused no visible damage. According to police, the driver’s unsafe backing led to the pedestrian’s contusion and bruising.
According to the police report, at 7:33 AM in Manhattan near 1752 Park Avenue, a female driver operating a Kia SUV was backing west when she struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed in New York and alone in the vehicle. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor beyond the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver.
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NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path▸Dec 23 - A police car crossed the line. Metal struck flesh. Samuel Williams, riding his dirt bike, was thrown and killed. Body cam footage shows the officer’s move. Another NYPD car tried the same. The city sent Williams’ family a bill.
NY Daily News (2024-12-23) reports that NYPD body camera footage shows an officer veering into the path of Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old dirt bike rider, during a pursuit on the University Heights Bridge. Williams was struck, thrown, and died from his injuries. The article states, “An officer pursuing dirt bikers suddenly crossed the double yellow line into Williams' path, causing a collision.” Another NYPD vehicle attempted a similar maneuver. The family’s attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation. The city later billed Williams’ family for police vehicle damages. The NYPD has not commented, citing litigation. The case raises questions about police pursuit tactics and accountability.
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NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-23
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Sedan Collision on E 99 St Injures Driver▸Dec 20 - Two sedans collided on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. Both vehicles struck on left side and front, causing internal injuries without ejection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:42 AM on East 99th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided: a 2022 Honda changing lanes and a 2019 Porsche going straight ahead. The point of impact was the Honda's left front bumper and the Porsche's left side doors. The Honda driver, a 43-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers of distracted driving and failure to yield in Manhattan traffic.
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Skid Steer Hits Manhattan Pedestrian Off Intersection▸Dec 20 - A 49-year-old woman was struck by a northbound skid steer on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and in shock.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Bobcat skid steer traveling north on Park Avenue near 1980 Park Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was hit off intersection. The point of impact was the skid steer's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Taxi Strikes Rear Passenger on E 135 St▸Dec 19 - A taxi, parked westbound on E 135 St, struck a rear passenger inside the vehicle. The 23-year-old female occupant suffered neck abrasions. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear quarter panel. No driver errors were cited in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:55 AM on E 135 St involving a 2023 Toyota taxi traveling west. The taxi was parked when the collision impacted the center back end, damaging the left rear quarter panel. A 23-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the vehicle sustained neck abrasions and was injured but not ejected. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally. No victim behaviors or additional factors were noted as contributing to the injury. The crash highlights the vulnerability of passengers inside vehicles during impacts to the rear quarter panel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on E 118 St▸Dec 18 - A speeding SUV struck the rear of a parked sedan on East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and concussions. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ rear and front ends.
According to the police report, at 11:23 AM on East 118th Street in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a parked sedan. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was the point of impact, causing damage to both vehicles. Two male occupants in the SUV, a 27-year-old driver and a 31-year-old front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and concussions. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York. The report highlights driver error—unsafe speed—as the cause. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan's 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue at night. Both drivers suffered injuries—one to the elbow and lower arm, the other to the back. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle merging and the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the merging sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The driver of the merging vehicle, a 64-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The other vehicle carried two occupants; a 69-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and was also conscious and restrained. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided at 8:21 p.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 69-year-old male occupant suffered back injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan when they collided at 8:21 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. A 69-year-old male occupant in one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.
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SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Manhattan Avenue▸Dec 16 - A 48-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after an SUV struck her on 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely, left the rider ejected with back injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:53 AM on 2nd Avenue near East 126th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2020 SUV traveling south and an e-scooter traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behavior was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and maintaining safe distances, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.
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Bus Rear-Ends SUV on East 111th Street▸Dec 14 - A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.
According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.
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Taxi Crashes Into Parked Truck Injuring Passenger▸Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 27 - A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on East 116th Street in Manhattan. The woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on East 116th Street in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the report emphasizes driver-related errors, specifically alcohol involvement, as central to the cause of the collision.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on East 125th▸Dec 27 - Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸Dec 26 - A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
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SUV Backs Unsafely, Injures Manhattan Pedestrian▸Dec 23 - A 51-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV backing west on Park Avenue struck her. The vehicle caused no visible damage. According to police, the driver’s unsafe backing led to the pedestrian’s contusion and bruising.
According to the police report, at 7:33 AM in Manhattan near 1752 Park Avenue, a female driver operating a Kia SUV was backing west when she struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed in New York and alone in the vehicle. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor beyond the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver.
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NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path▸Dec 23 - A police car crossed the line. Metal struck flesh. Samuel Williams, riding his dirt bike, was thrown and killed. Body cam footage shows the officer’s move. Another NYPD car tried the same. The city sent Williams’ family a bill.
NY Daily News (2024-12-23) reports that NYPD body camera footage shows an officer veering into the path of Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old dirt bike rider, during a pursuit on the University Heights Bridge. Williams was struck, thrown, and died from his injuries. The article states, “An officer pursuing dirt bikers suddenly crossed the double yellow line into Williams' path, causing a collision.” Another NYPD vehicle attempted a similar maneuver. The family’s attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation. The city later billed Williams’ family for police vehicle damages. The NYPD has not commented, citing litigation. The case raises questions about police pursuit tactics and accountability.
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NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-23
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Sedan Collision on E 99 St Injures Driver▸Dec 20 - Two sedans collided on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. Both vehicles struck on left side and front, causing internal injuries without ejection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:42 AM on East 99th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided: a 2022 Honda changing lanes and a 2019 Porsche going straight ahead. The point of impact was the Honda's left front bumper and the Porsche's left side doors. The Honda driver, a 43-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers of distracted driving and failure to yield in Manhattan traffic.
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Skid Steer Hits Manhattan Pedestrian Off Intersection▸Dec 20 - A 49-year-old woman was struck by a northbound skid steer on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and in shock.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Bobcat skid steer traveling north on Park Avenue near 1980 Park Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was hit off intersection. The point of impact was the skid steer's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Taxi Strikes Rear Passenger on E 135 St▸Dec 19 - A taxi, parked westbound on E 135 St, struck a rear passenger inside the vehicle. The 23-year-old female occupant suffered neck abrasions. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear quarter panel. No driver errors were cited in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:55 AM on E 135 St involving a 2023 Toyota taxi traveling west. The taxi was parked when the collision impacted the center back end, damaging the left rear quarter panel. A 23-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the vehicle sustained neck abrasions and was injured but not ejected. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally. No victim behaviors or additional factors were noted as contributing to the injury. The crash highlights the vulnerability of passengers inside vehicles during impacts to the rear quarter panel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on E 118 St▸Dec 18 - A speeding SUV struck the rear of a parked sedan on East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and concussions. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ rear and front ends.
According to the police report, at 11:23 AM on East 118th Street in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a parked sedan. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was the point of impact, causing damage to both vehicles. Two male occupants in the SUV, a 27-year-old driver and a 31-year-old front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and concussions. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York. The report highlights driver error—unsafe speed—as the cause. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan's 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue at night. Both drivers suffered injuries—one to the elbow and lower arm, the other to the back. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle merging and the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the merging sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The driver of the merging vehicle, a 64-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The other vehicle carried two occupants; a 69-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and was also conscious and restrained. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided at 8:21 p.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 69-year-old male occupant suffered back injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan when they collided at 8:21 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. A 69-year-old male occupant in one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.
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SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Manhattan Avenue▸Dec 16 - A 48-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after an SUV struck her on 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely, left the rider ejected with back injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:53 AM on 2nd Avenue near East 126th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2020 SUV traveling south and an e-scooter traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behavior was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and maintaining safe distances, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.
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Bus Rear-Ends SUV on East 111th Street▸Dec 14 - A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.
According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.
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Taxi Crashes Into Parked Truck Injuring Passenger▸Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 27 - Two sedans crashed on East 125th. A 62-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole-body trauma. Driver inattention named as the cause. Manhattan streets, danger sharp as glass.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 125th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 12:15 PM. One sedan was making a left turn northeast, the other drove straight east. The left front bumper of the turning car struck the right front bumper of the other. A 62-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim actions contributed. This crash shows the risk driver distraction brings to city streets.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians▸Dec 26 - A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
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Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-12-26
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SUV Backs Unsafely, Injures Manhattan Pedestrian▸Dec 23 - A 51-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV backing west on Park Avenue struck her. The vehicle caused no visible damage. According to police, the driver’s unsafe backing led to the pedestrian’s contusion and bruising.
According to the police report, at 7:33 AM in Manhattan near 1752 Park Avenue, a female driver operating a Kia SUV was backing west when she struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed in New York and alone in the vehicle. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor beyond the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver.
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NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path▸Dec 23 - A police car crossed the line. Metal struck flesh. Samuel Williams, riding his dirt bike, was thrown and killed. Body cam footage shows the officer’s move. Another NYPD car tried the same. The city sent Williams’ family a bill.
NY Daily News (2024-12-23) reports that NYPD body camera footage shows an officer veering into the path of Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old dirt bike rider, during a pursuit on the University Heights Bridge. Williams was struck, thrown, and died from his injuries. The article states, “An officer pursuing dirt bikers suddenly crossed the double yellow line into Williams' path, causing a collision.” Another NYPD vehicle attempted a similar maneuver. The family’s attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation. The city later billed Williams’ family for police vehicle damages. The NYPD has not commented, citing litigation. The case raises questions about police pursuit tactics and accountability.
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NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-23
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Sedan Collision on E 99 St Injures Driver▸Dec 20 - Two sedans collided on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. Both vehicles struck on left side and front, causing internal injuries without ejection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:42 AM on East 99th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided: a 2022 Honda changing lanes and a 2019 Porsche going straight ahead. The point of impact was the Honda's left front bumper and the Porsche's left side doors. The Honda driver, a 43-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers of distracted driving and failure to yield in Manhattan traffic.
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Skid Steer Hits Manhattan Pedestrian Off Intersection▸Dec 20 - A 49-year-old woman was struck by a northbound skid steer on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and in shock.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Bobcat skid steer traveling north on Park Avenue near 1980 Park Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was hit off intersection. The point of impact was the skid steer's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Taxi Strikes Rear Passenger on E 135 St▸Dec 19 - A taxi, parked westbound on E 135 St, struck a rear passenger inside the vehicle. The 23-year-old female occupant suffered neck abrasions. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear quarter panel. No driver errors were cited in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:55 AM on E 135 St involving a 2023 Toyota taxi traveling west. The taxi was parked when the collision impacted the center back end, damaging the left rear quarter panel. A 23-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the vehicle sustained neck abrasions and was injured but not ejected. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally. No victim behaviors or additional factors were noted as contributing to the injury. The crash highlights the vulnerability of passengers inside vehicles during impacts to the rear quarter panel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on E 118 St▸Dec 18 - A speeding SUV struck the rear of a parked sedan on East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and concussions. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ rear and front ends.
According to the police report, at 11:23 AM on East 118th Street in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a parked sedan. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was the point of impact, causing damage to both vehicles. Two male occupants in the SUV, a 27-year-old driver and a 31-year-old front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and concussions. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York. The report highlights driver error—unsafe speed—as the cause. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan's 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue at night. Both drivers suffered injuries—one to the elbow and lower arm, the other to the back. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle merging and the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the merging sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The driver of the merging vehicle, a 64-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The other vehicle carried two occupants; a 69-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and was also conscious and restrained. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided at 8:21 p.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 69-year-old male occupant suffered back injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan when they collided at 8:21 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. A 69-year-old male occupant in one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.
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SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Manhattan Avenue▸Dec 16 - A 48-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after an SUV struck her on 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely, left the rider ejected with back injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:53 AM on 2nd Avenue near East 126th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2020 SUV traveling south and an e-scooter traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behavior was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and maintaining safe distances, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.
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Bus Rear-Ends SUV on East 111th Street▸Dec 14 - A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.
According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.
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Taxi Crashes Into Parked Truck Injuring Passenger▸Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 26 - A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.
Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.
- Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2024-12-26
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SUV Backs Unsafely, Injures Manhattan Pedestrian▸Dec 23 - A 51-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV backing west on Park Avenue struck her. The vehicle caused no visible damage. According to police, the driver’s unsafe backing led to the pedestrian’s contusion and bruising.
According to the police report, at 7:33 AM in Manhattan near 1752 Park Avenue, a female driver operating a Kia SUV was backing west when she struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed in New York and alone in the vehicle. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor beyond the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver.
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NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path▸Dec 23 - A police car crossed the line. Metal struck flesh. Samuel Williams, riding his dirt bike, was thrown and killed. Body cam footage shows the officer’s move. Another NYPD car tried the same. The city sent Williams’ family a bill.
NY Daily News (2024-12-23) reports that NYPD body camera footage shows an officer veering into the path of Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old dirt bike rider, during a pursuit on the University Heights Bridge. Williams was struck, thrown, and died from his injuries. The article states, “An officer pursuing dirt bikers suddenly crossed the double yellow line into Williams' path, causing a collision.” Another NYPD vehicle attempted a similar maneuver. The family’s attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation. The city later billed Williams’ family for police vehicle damages. The NYPD has not commented, citing litigation. The case raises questions about police pursuit tactics and accountability.
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NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-23
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Sedan Collision on E 99 St Injures Driver▸Dec 20 - Two sedans collided on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. Both vehicles struck on left side and front, causing internal injuries without ejection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:42 AM on East 99th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided: a 2022 Honda changing lanes and a 2019 Porsche going straight ahead. The point of impact was the Honda's left front bumper and the Porsche's left side doors. The Honda driver, a 43-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers of distracted driving and failure to yield in Manhattan traffic.
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Skid Steer Hits Manhattan Pedestrian Off Intersection▸Dec 20 - A 49-year-old woman was struck by a northbound skid steer on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and in shock.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Bobcat skid steer traveling north on Park Avenue near 1980 Park Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was hit off intersection. The point of impact was the skid steer's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Taxi Strikes Rear Passenger on E 135 St▸Dec 19 - A taxi, parked westbound on E 135 St, struck a rear passenger inside the vehicle. The 23-year-old female occupant suffered neck abrasions. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear quarter panel. No driver errors were cited in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:55 AM on E 135 St involving a 2023 Toyota taxi traveling west. The taxi was parked when the collision impacted the center back end, damaging the left rear quarter panel. A 23-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the vehicle sustained neck abrasions and was injured but not ejected. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally. No victim behaviors or additional factors were noted as contributing to the injury. The crash highlights the vulnerability of passengers inside vehicles during impacts to the rear quarter panel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on E 118 St▸Dec 18 - A speeding SUV struck the rear of a parked sedan on East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and concussions. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ rear and front ends.
According to the police report, at 11:23 AM on East 118th Street in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a parked sedan. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was the point of impact, causing damage to both vehicles. Two male occupants in the SUV, a 27-year-old driver and a 31-year-old front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and concussions. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York. The report highlights driver error—unsafe speed—as the cause. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan's 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue at night. Both drivers suffered injuries—one to the elbow and lower arm, the other to the back. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle merging and the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the merging sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The driver of the merging vehicle, a 64-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The other vehicle carried two occupants; a 69-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and was also conscious and restrained. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided at 8:21 p.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 69-year-old male occupant suffered back injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan when they collided at 8:21 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. A 69-year-old male occupant in one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.
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SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Manhattan Avenue▸Dec 16 - A 48-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after an SUV struck her on 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely, left the rider ejected with back injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:53 AM on 2nd Avenue near East 126th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2020 SUV traveling south and an e-scooter traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behavior was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and maintaining safe distances, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.
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Bus Rear-Ends SUV on East 111th Street▸Dec 14 - A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.
According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.
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Taxi Crashes Into Parked Truck Injuring Passenger▸Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 23 - A 51-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV backing west on Park Avenue struck her. The vehicle caused no visible damage. According to police, the driver’s unsafe backing led to the pedestrian’s contusion and bruising.
According to the police report, at 7:33 AM in Manhattan near 1752 Park Avenue, a female driver operating a Kia SUV was backing west when she struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed in New York and alone in the vehicle. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor beyond the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver.
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NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path▸Dec 23 - A police car crossed the line. Metal struck flesh. Samuel Williams, riding his dirt bike, was thrown and killed. Body cam footage shows the officer’s move. Another NYPD car tried the same. The city sent Williams’ family a bill.
NY Daily News (2024-12-23) reports that NYPD body camera footage shows an officer veering into the path of Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old dirt bike rider, during a pursuit on the University Heights Bridge. Williams was struck, thrown, and died from his injuries. The article states, “An officer pursuing dirt bikers suddenly crossed the double yellow line into Williams' path, causing a collision.” Another NYPD vehicle attempted a similar maneuver. The family’s attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation. The city later billed Williams’ family for police vehicle damages. The NYPD has not commented, citing litigation. The case raises questions about police pursuit tactics and accountability.
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NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-23
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Sedan Collision on E 99 St Injures Driver▸Dec 20 - Two sedans collided on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. Both vehicles struck on left side and front, causing internal injuries without ejection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:42 AM on East 99th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided: a 2022 Honda changing lanes and a 2019 Porsche going straight ahead. The point of impact was the Honda's left front bumper and the Porsche's left side doors. The Honda driver, a 43-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers of distracted driving and failure to yield in Manhattan traffic.
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Skid Steer Hits Manhattan Pedestrian Off Intersection▸Dec 20 - A 49-year-old woman was struck by a northbound skid steer on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and in shock.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Bobcat skid steer traveling north on Park Avenue near 1980 Park Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was hit off intersection. The point of impact was the skid steer's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Taxi Strikes Rear Passenger on E 135 St▸Dec 19 - A taxi, parked westbound on E 135 St, struck a rear passenger inside the vehicle. The 23-year-old female occupant suffered neck abrasions. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear quarter panel. No driver errors were cited in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:55 AM on E 135 St involving a 2023 Toyota taxi traveling west. The taxi was parked when the collision impacted the center back end, damaging the left rear quarter panel. A 23-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the vehicle sustained neck abrasions and was injured but not ejected. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally. No victim behaviors or additional factors were noted as contributing to the injury. The crash highlights the vulnerability of passengers inside vehicles during impacts to the rear quarter panel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on E 118 St▸Dec 18 - A speeding SUV struck the rear of a parked sedan on East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and concussions. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ rear and front ends.
According to the police report, at 11:23 AM on East 118th Street in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a parked sedan. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was the point of impact, causing damage to both vehicles. Two male occupants in the SUV, a 27-year-old driver and a 31-year-old front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and concussions. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York. The report highlights driver error—unsafe speed—as the cause. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan's 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue at night. Both drivers suffered injuries—one to the elbow and lower arm, the other to the back. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle merging and the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the merging sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The driver of the merging vehicle, a 64-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The other vehicle carried two occupants; a 69-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and was also conscious and restrained. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided at 8:21 p.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 69-year-old male occupant suffered back injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan when they collided at 8:21 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. A 69-year-old male occupant in one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.
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SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Manhattan Avenue▸Dec 16 - A 48-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after an SUV struck her on 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely, left the rider ejected with back injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:53 AM on 2nd Avenue near East 126th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2020 SUV traveling south and an e-scooter traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behavior was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and maintaining safe distances, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.
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Bus Rear-Ends SUV on East 111th Street▸Dec 14 - A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.
According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.
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Taxi Crashes Into Parked Truck Injuring Passenger▸Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 23 - A police car crossed the line. Metal struck flesh. Samuel Williams, riding his dirt bike, was thrown and killed. Body cam footage shows the officer’s move. Another NYPD car tried the same. The city sent Williams’ family a bill.
NY Daily News (2024-12-23) reports that NYPD body camera footage shows an officer veering into the path of Samuel Williams, a 36-year-old dirt bike rider, during a pursuit on the University Heights Bridge. Williams was struck, thrown, and died from his injuries. The article states, “An officer pursuing dirt bikers suddenly crossed the double yellow line into Williams' path, causing a collision.” Another NYPD vehicle attempted a similar maneuver. The family’s attorney called it a “deadly maneuver” for a minor violation. The city later billed Williams’ family for police vehicle damages. The NYPD has not commented, citing litigation. The case raises questions about police pursuit tactics and accountability.
- NYPD Officer Veers Into Dirt Biker’s Path, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-23
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Sedan Collision on E 99 St Injures Driver▸Dec 20 - Two sedans collided on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. Both vehicles struck on left side and front, causing internal injuries without ejection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:42 AM on East 99th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided: a 2022 Honda changing lanes and a 2019 Porsche going straight ahead. The point of impact was the Honda's left front bumper and the Porsche's left side doors. The Honda driver, a 43-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers of distracted driving and failure to yield in Manhattan traffic.
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Skid Steer Hits Manhattan Pedestrian Off Intersection▸Dec 20 - A 49-year-old woman was struck by a northbound skid steer on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and in shock.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Bobcat skid steer traveling north on Park Avenue near 1980 Park Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was hit off intersection. The point of impact was the skid steer's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Taxi Strikes Rear Passenger on E 135 St▸Dec 19 - A taxi, parked westbound on E 135 St, struck a rear passenger inside the vehicle. The 23-year-old female occupant suffered neck abrasions. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear quarter panel. No driver errors were cited in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:55 AM on E 135 St involving a 2023 Toyota taxi traveling west. The taxi was parked when the collision impacted the center back end, damaging the left rear quarter panel. A 23-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the vehicle sustained neck abrasions and was injured but not ejected. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally. No victim behaviors or additional factors were noted as contributing to the injury. The crash highlights the vulnerability of passengers inside vehicles during impacts to the rear quarter panel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on E 118 St▸Dec 18 - A speeding SUV struck the rear of a parked sedan on East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and concussions. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ rear and front ends.
According to the police report, at 11:23 AM on East 118th Street in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a parked sedan. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was the point of impact, causing damage to both vehicles. Two male occupants in the SUV, a 27-year-old driver and a 31-year-old front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and concussions. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York. The report highlights driver error—unsafe speed—as the cause. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan's 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue at night. Both drivers suffered injuries—one to the elbow and lower arm, the other to the back. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle merging and the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the merging sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The driver of the merging vehicle, a 64-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The other vehicle carried two occupants; a 69-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and was also conscious and restrained. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided at 8:21 p.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 69-year-old male occupant suffered back injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan when they collided at 8:21 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. A 69-year-old male occupant in one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.
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SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Manhattan Avenue▸Dec 16 - A 48-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after an SUV struck her on 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely, left the rider ejected with back injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:53 AM on 2nd Avenue near East 126th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2020 SUV traveling south and an e-scooter traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behavior was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and maintaining safe distances, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.
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Bus Rear-Ends SUV on East 111th Street▸Dec 14 - A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.
According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.
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Taxi Crashes Into Parked Truck Injuring Passenger▸Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 20 - Two sedans collided on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. Both vehicles struck on left side and front, causing internal injuries without ejection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:42 AM on East 99th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided: a 2022 Honda changing lanes and a 2019 Porsche going straight ahead. The point of impact was the Honda's left front bumper and the Porsche's left side doors. The Honda driver, a 43-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers of distracted driving and failure to yield in Manhattan traffic.
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Skid Steer Hits Manhattan Pedestrian Off Intersection▸Dec 20 - A 49-year-old woman was struck by a northbound skid steer on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and in shock.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Bobcat skid steer traveling north on Park Avenue near 1980 Park Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was hit off intersection. The point of impact was the skid steer's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Taxi Strikes Rear Passenger on E 135 St▸Dec 19 - A taxi, parked westbound on E 135 St, struck a rear passenger inside the vehicle. The 23-year-old female occupant suffered neck abrasions. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear quarter panel. No driver errors were cited in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:55 AM on E 135 St involving a 2023 Toyota taxi traveling west. The taxi was parked when the collision impacted the center back end, damaging the left rear quarter panel. A 23-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the vehicle sustained neck abrasions and was injured but not ejected. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally. No victim behaviors or additional factors were noted as contributing to the injury. The crash highlights the vulnerability of passengers inside vehicles during impacts to the rear quarter panel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on E 118 St▸Dec 18 - A speeding SUV struck the rear of a parked sedan on East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and concussions. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ rear and front ends.
According to the police report, at 11:23 AM on East 118th Street in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a parked sedan. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was the point of impact, causing damage to both vehicles. Two male occupants in the SUV, a 27-year-old driver and a 31-year-old front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and concussions. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York. The report highlights driver error—unsafe speed—as the cause. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan's 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue at night. Both drivers suffered injuries—one to the elbow and lower arm, the other to the back. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle merging and the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the merging sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The driver of the merging vehicle, a 64-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The other vehicle carried two occupants; a 69-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and was also conscious and restrained. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided at 8:21 p.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 69-year-old male occupant suffered back injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan when they collided at 8:21 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. A 69-year-old male occupant in one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.
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SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Manhattan Avenue▸Dec 16 - A 48-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after an SUV struck her on 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely, left the rider ejected with back injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:53 AM on 2nd Avenue near East 126th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2020 SUV traveling south and an e-scooter traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behavior was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and maintaining safe distances, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.
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Bus Rear-Ends SUV on East 111th Street▸Dec 14 - A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.
According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.
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Taxi Crashes Into Parked Truck Injuring Passenger▸Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 20 - A 49-year-old woman was struck by a northbound skid steer on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and in shock.
According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Bobcat skid steer traveling north on Park Avenue near 1980 Park Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was hit off intersection. The point of impact was the skid steer's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Taxi Strikes Rear Passenger on E 135 St▸Dec 19 - A taxi, parked westbound on E 135 St, struck a rear passenger inside the vehicle. The 23-year-old female occupant suffered neck abrasions. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear quarter panel. No driver errors were cited in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:55 AM on E 135 St involving a 2023 Toyota taxi traveling west. The taxi was parked when the collision impacted the center back end, damaging the left rear quarter panel. A 23-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the vehicle sustained neck abrasions and was injured but not ejected. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally. No victim behaviors or additional factors were noted as contributing to the injury. The crash highlights the vulnerability of passengers inside vehicles during impacts to the rear quarter panel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on E 118 St▸Dec 18 - A speeding SUV struck the rear of a parked sedan on East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and concussions. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ rear and front ends.
According to the police report, at 11:23 AM on East 118th Street in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a parked sedan. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was the point of impact, causing damage to both vehicles. Two male occupants in the SUV, a 27-year-old driver and a 31-year-old front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and concussions. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York. The report highlights driver error—unsafe speed—as the cause. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan's 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue at night. Both drivers suffered injuries—one to the elbow and lower arm, the other to the back. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle merging and the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the merging sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The driver of the merging vehicle, a 64-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The other vehicle carried two occupants; a 69-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and was also conscious and restrained. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided at 8:21 p.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 69-year-old male occupant suffered back injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan when they collided at 8:21 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. A 69-year-old male occupant in one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.
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SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Manhattan Avenue▸Dec 16 - A 48-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after an SUV struck her on 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely, left the rider ejected with back injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:53 AM on 2nd Avenue near East 126th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2020 SUV traveling south and an e-scooter traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behavior was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and maintaining safe distances, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.
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Bus Rear-Ends SUV on East 111th Street▸Dec 14 - A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.
According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.
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Taxi Crashes Into Parked Truck Injuring Passenger▸Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 19 - A taxi, parked westbound on E 135 St, struck a rear passenger inside the vehicle. The 23-year-old female occupant suffered neck abrasions. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear quarter panel. No driver errors were cited in the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:55 AM on E 135 St involving a 2023 Toyota taxi traveling west. The taxi was parked when the collision impacted the center back end, damaging the left rear quarter panel. A 23-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the vehicle sustained neck abrasions and was injured but not ejected. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally. No victim behaviors or additional factors were noted as contributing to the injury. The crash highlights the vulnerability of passengers inside vehicles during impacts to the rear quarter panel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on E 118 St▸Dec 18 - A speeding SUV struck the rear of a parked sedan on East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and concussions. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ rear and front ends.
According to the police report, at 11:23 AM on East 118th Street in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a parked sedan. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was the point of impact, causing damage to both vehicles. Two male occupants in the SUV, a 27-year-old driver and a 31-year-old front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and concussions. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York. The report highlights driver error—unsafe speed—as the cause. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan's 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue at night. Both drivers suffered injuries—one to the elbow and lower arm, the other to the back. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle merging and the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the merging sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The driver of the merging vehicle, a 64-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The other vehicle carried two occupants; a 69-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and was also conscious and restrained. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided at 8:21 p.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 69-year-old male occupant suffered back injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan when they collided at 8:21 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. A 69-year-old male occupant in one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.
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SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Manhattan Avenue▸Dec 16 - A 48-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after an SUV struck her on 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely, left the rider ejected with back injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:53 AM on 2nd Avenue near East 126th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2020 SUV traveling south and an e-scooter traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behavior was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and maintaining safe distances, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.
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Bus Rear-Ends SUV on East 111th Street▸Dec 14 - A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.
According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.
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Taxi Crashes Into Parked Truck Injuring Passenger▸Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 18 - A speeding SUV struck the rear of a parked sedan on East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and concussions. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ rear and front ends.
According to the police report, at 11:23 AM on East 118th Street in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a parked sedan. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was the point of impact, causing damage to both vehicles. Two male occupants in the SUV, a 27-year-old driver and a 31-year-old front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and concussions. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York. The report highlights driver error—unsafe speed—as the cause. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan's 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue at night. Both drivers suffered injuries—one to the elbow and lower arm, the other to the back. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle merging and the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the merging sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The driver of the merging vehicle, a 64-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The other vehicle carried two occupants; a 69-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and was also conscious and restrained. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided at 8:21 p.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 69-year-old male occupant suffered back injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan when they collided at 8:21 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. A 69-year-old male occupant in one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.
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SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Manhattan Avenue▸Dec 16 - A 48-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after an SUV struck her on 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely, left the rider ejected with back injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:53 AM on 2nd Avenue near East 126th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2020 SUV traveling south and an e-scooter traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behavior was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and maintaining safe distances, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.
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Bus Rear-Ends SUV on East 111th Street▸Dec 14 - A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.
According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.
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Taxi Crashes Into Parked Truck Injuring Passenger▸Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 17 - Two sedans collided on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue at night. Both drivers suffered injuries—one to the elbow and lower arm, the other to the back. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle merging and the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the merging sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The driver of the merging vehicle, a 64-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The other vehicle carried two occupants; a 69-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and was also conscious and restrained. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Two Sedans Collide on Manhattan’s 3rd Avenue▸Dec 17 - Two sedans traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided at 8:21 p.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 69-year-old male occupant suffered back injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan when they collided at 8:21 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. A 69-year-old male occupant in one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.
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SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Manhattan Avenue▸Dec 16 - A 48-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after an SUV struck her on 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely, left the rider ejected with back injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:53 AM on 2nd Avenue near East 126th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2020 SUV traveling south and an e-scooter traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behavior was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and maintaining safe distances, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.
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Bus Rear-Ends SUV on East 111th Street▸Dec 14 - A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.
According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.
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Taxi Crashes Into Parked Truck Injuring Passenger▸Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 17 - Two sedans traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided at 8:21 p.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 69-year-old male occupant suffered back injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on 3rd Avenue near East 118th Street in Manhattan when they collided at 8:21 p.m. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. A 69-year-old male occupant in one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.
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SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Manhattan Avenue▸Dec 16 - A 48-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after an SUV struck her on 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely, left the rider ejected with back injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:53 AM on 2nd Avenue near East 126th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2020 SUV traveling south and an e-scooter traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behavior was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and maintaining safe distances, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.
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Bus Rear-Ends SUV on East 111th Street▸Dec 14 - A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.
According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.
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Taxi Crashes Into Parked Truck Injuring Passenger▸Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 16 - A 48-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured after an SUV struck her on 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely, left the rider ejected with back injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:53 AM on 2nd Avenue near East 126th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2020 SUV traveling south and an e-scooter traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behavior was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and maintaining safe distances, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.
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Bus Rear-Ends SUV on East 111th Street▸Dec 14 - A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.
According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.
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Taxi Crashes Into Parked Truck Injuring Passenger▸Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 14 - A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling south on East 111th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The bus showed no damage, highlighting impact severity on the smaller vehicle.
According to the police report, a bus and an SUV were both traveling south on East 111th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 19:20. The bus collided with the left rear bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the left rear bumper, while the bus's front end made contact but showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the impact location and damage suggest the bus driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end collision. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement is noted.
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Taxi Crashes Into Parked Truck Injuring Passenger▸Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 14 - A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a parked truck on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The impact injured a 51-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:27 on 1st Avenue near 2185 in Manhattan. A taxi, traveling northbound, collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford truck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The collision injured a 51-year-old female front passenger in the truck, who suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the unsafe lane change led to the impact. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted in the report.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn▸Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 13 - A pick-up truck turning left hit a southbound bicyclist on E 116 St in Manhattan. The 58-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cite driver failure to yield and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on E 116 St near 2 Ave in Manhattan. A pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a left turn, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the truck's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to yield while turning left, creating a hazardous condition that led to the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim error is cited as a cause. The incident highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.
Dec 11 - A 47-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 119th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle, a Ford sedan registered in Virginia, had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or driver violations are noted in the report.