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A car struck a young man crossing West 168th Street. The impact bruised his body and left him in shock. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe speed. The street became a danger zone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection.

A 26-year-old man was injured when a car hit him as he crossed West 168th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection when the vehicle, traveling west, struck him with its right front bumper. The victim suffered contusions and was in shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash underscores the risk posed by inattentive and speeding drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and motorcycle collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The crash left the motorcyclist hurt, arm scraped and bleeding. Police cite improper lane usage. Metal and flesh met at speed. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A collision between a motorcycle and a sedan occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. The crash injured the 36-year-old male motorcyclist, who suffered abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was changing lanes at the time of the crash, while the motorcycle was traveling straight. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to maintain proper lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818774, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Aggressive driving on West 173rd Street sent several people to the hospital. Sedans and SUVs collided. Passengers and drivers suffered back, neck, and leg injuries. The street echoed with pain and sirens. Metal twisted. The system failed again.

A crash involving sedans and SUVs erupted on West 173rd Street at St. Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, aggressive driving and road rage triggered the collision. Multiple occupants were injured, including drivers and passengers who suffered back, neck, and lower leg injuries. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factor. Several injured parties were conscious but in pain, with complaints of whiplash and trauma. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows one driver was unlicensed. The crash underscores the ongoing threat posed by reckless driver behavior on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and SUV crashed on Wadsworth Avenue. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cited driver inattention. Both vehicles showed no damage. The street stayed open. The city’s danger for riders and walkers remains clear.

A collision between a moped and an SUV occurred on Wadsworth Avenue near West 182nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, one man riding the moped was injured, suffering a contusion to his knee and lower leg. The crash involved two vehicles traveling west, with the SUV merging and the moped going straight. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report also noted 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but did not specify any pedestrian involvement or blame. No damage was reported to either vehicle. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appeared in the report. The incident highlights the persistent risks faced by vulnerable road users on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A car hit a 19-year-old woman crossing W 190 St at Amsterdam Ave. She bled and shook in shock. Two witnesses saw it. The street marked her path. The crash left her hurt, the city unchanged.

A 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing W 190 St at Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing in a marked crosswalk with no signal when she was struck. She suffered minor bleeding and was in shock, with injuries to her entire body. Two other occupants were listed as witnesses. The police report does not specify any contributing driver errors or vehicle details. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even in marked crosswalks, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars collided on Sherman Avenue near Thayer Street. Pavement was slick. Both drivers were hurt. Head injury, shock, pain. Metal twisted. The street bore the scars. No pedestrians involved. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.

Two vehicles, a taxi and a sedan, crashed on Sherman Avenue at Thayer Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pavement was slippery at the time of the collision. Both drivers, men aged 32 and 26, suffered injuries. One driver reported head pain and shock, while the other was also in shock with unknown injuries. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to the left front quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other driver errors were recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped hit a 12-year-old boy in Manhattan. The child crossed Audubon Avenue with the signal. The moped moved too fast, ignored traffic control, and struck him. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A 12-year-old pedestrian was injured on Audubon Avenue at West 181st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when a moped, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The boy suffered a contusion to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious. The moped’s driver failed to obey traffic controls and drove too fast, leading to the crash. No injuries were reported for the moped occupant. The crash highlights the risk faced by children and other vulnerable road users at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and an ambulance crashed on St Nicholas Ave. One man was hurt, thrown partly from his moped. Police cite driver inexperience and improper lane use. The street saw impact, metal, and injury. The city’s danger showed again.

A crash on St Nicholas Ave at W 183 St in Manhattan involved a moped and an ambulance. According to the police report, a 25-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering abrasions to his arm and was partially ejected. The ambulance driver and another person were not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped was passing when it struck the left side doors, while the ambulance was making a right turn. No helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users in New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a woman crossing Audubon Avenue. She suffered a fractured leg. The car’s right front slammed into her. Police listed no clear cause. The driver was licensed. The street saw pain, metal, and blood.

A 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing near 113 Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk when the crash occurred. She sustained a fractured lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck her. The driver, a 75-year-old man, was licensed and traveling north. Police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left one pedestrian injured and exposed the ongoing risks faced by those on foot in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist moved south on Amsterdam. A parked truck’s door swung open. Metal met flesh. The rider, a woman, hit hard. She suffered a hip and leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A 30-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on Amsterdam Avenue collided with the left side doors of a parked Toyota truck. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her hip and upper leg. She was conscious at the scene and wore a helmet. The truck driver, a 50-year-old man, was not reported injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. The data highlights driver inattention as the primary cause, underscoring the persistent threat parked vehicles pose to people on bikes in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814890, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 16-year-old girl crossing Vermilyea Avenue with the signal. The car’s right front bumper struck her hip and leg. She was left in shock. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A 16-year-old pedestrian was injured when a sedan struck her at the intersection of Vermilyea Avenue and Dyckman Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the girl was crossing with the signal when the northbound sedan, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and was described as being in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No other contributing factors are noted. The driver and another occupant were uninjured. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at city intersections when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814803, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a cyclist on Broadway near West 162nd. The crash left the cyclist bruised and hurt in the arm. The car showed no damage. The bike took the blow. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed dangerous.

A crash on Broadway at West 162nd Street in Manhattan involved a sedan and a cyclist. According to the police report, the sedan struck the cyclist, who suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and a contusion. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. The sedan, driven by a 66-year-old man, showed no damage. The bike was damaged at the center back end. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi hit an 11-year-old boy crossing Wadsworth Terrace. The child suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The crash happened off Fairview Avenue. The boy was conscious. The taxi’s right front bumper struck him. No driver errors listed.

An 11-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a taxi on Wadsworth Terrace near Fairview Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the child was crossing the street when the taxi, traveling east and going straight, hit him with its right front bumper. The boy suffered internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Toyota taxi. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal issues. The crash underscores the risks faced by children crossing city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit a 73-year-old man crossing St Nicholas Ave with the signal. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered leg injuries. The crash happened at W 163rd Street. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the walker.

A 73-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV while crossing St Nicholas Avenue at W 163rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal' at the intersection when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with abrasions noted. The driver, a 45-year-old man, was operating the SUV in a straight path when the collision took place. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights driver distraction as the primary cause. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—were not a factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV making a U-turn struck a parked sedan on Amsterdam Avenue at West 156th. Four people suffered head and neck injuries. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left passengers shaken and bleeding in the dark Manhattan street.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue attempted a U-turn and collided with a parked sedan at West 156th Street. The impact injured four occupants: a 37-year-old woman, a 57-year-old woman, a 12-year-old boy, and a 72-year-old woman. Injuries included head trauma, neck pain, and minor bleeding. The SUV driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear ends. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the risk to passengers when unlicensed drivers operate vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi and SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. Alcohol played a role. Two men suffered injuries—one to the back, one to the shoulder. Both vehicles struck head-on. The night was quiet. The impact was not.

A crash between a taxi and an SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway left two men injured. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the collision. The taxi and SUV, both traveling north, struck each other head-on. A 32-year-old male passenger in the taxi suffered back injuries and whiplash. A 29-year-old male driver reported pain in his shoulder and upper arm. The police report lists no other contributing factors from the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when alcohol enters the equation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turned left on Broadway and struck a 14-year-old riding an e-scooter. The teen was ejected, hurt in the face, and suffered a fracture. Police cite improper turning and unsafe speed. The street saw chaos. Metal met flesh.

A collision on Broadway at Dongan Place in Manhattan involved a station wagon/SUV and an e-scooter. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 14-year-old male riding an e-scooter straight ahead. The teen was ejected and sustained facial injuries and a fracture. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left side doors were damaged. The e-scooter’s front end was crushed. The e-scooter rider was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report, but driver errors—improper turn and unsafe speed—are central. No other serious injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old boy crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 159th Street was struck and injured. The morning air was tense as sirens approached. He suffered a bruised leg and was left in shock, standing at the intersection where the crash unfolded.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 159th Street in Manhattan. The crash occurred as he crossed with the signal at the intersection. The report states he sustained a contusion to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock following the impact. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data provided. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and details. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as a factor in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 78-year-old man crossing Broadway at W 178th Street was hit by an SUV’s right front bumper. The impact left him conscious but bruised, with injuries to his lower leg. Sirens echoed as the street filled with tension and flashing lights.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Broadway struck a 78-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at W 178th Street. The man suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was following the signal when the crash occurred. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Morning light cut through Broadway as a tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan near West 165th Street. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived at the scene.

A sedan and a tractor truck collided on Broadway near West 165th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the sedan was slowing or stopping when it was struck from behind by the southbound tractor truck. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old man, sustained a head injury and whiplash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, with no further detail on the cause. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14