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A 2023 Chevrolet SUV made an improper left turn on West 207th Street in Manhattan. The driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield and improper turning as contributing factors to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling west on West 207th Street in Manhattan was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The driver, a 30-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 38-year-old male, were both injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The impact was to the vehicle's left front bumper. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The data highlights driver errors as the primary cause of the crash, with no victim behaviors cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and passed too closely while she crossed with the signal. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Fort Washington Avenue made a left turn at W 178 Street around 6:00 AM in Manhattan. The vehicle passed too closely to a 36-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites driver errors including "Passing Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. No other vehicle occupants were involved. This crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers failing to maintain safe passing distances in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801167, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two occupants suffered serious injuries when a sedan struck the rear of another sedan on Broadway in Manhattan. The driver’s failure to maintain safe distance caused the collision. Both victims experienced shock and head or back injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near W 204 St in Manhattan at 6:30 pm. A 58-year-old female driver, licensed in New York, was cited for 'Following Too Closely,' which led her sedan to collide with the rear of another sedan traveling northbound. The impact caused injuries to both vehicle occupants: a 23-year-old male front passenger sustained head injuries, and the driver suffered back injuries. Both victims were not ejected but experienced shock. The report highlights the driver error of failing to maintain a safe following distance as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800572, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 10 Ave in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. Airbags deployed, lap belts used. The crash left occupants injured with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:15 AM on 10 Ave near W 206 St in Manhattan. Two sport utility vehicles collided, one traveling north going straight ahead, the other making a left turn southeast. The report identifies aggressive driving and road rage as primary contributing factors. The driver of the left-turning SUV was licensed and from New York. Both drivers sustained head injuries and were in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. Safety equipment including airbags and lap belts deployed for both vehicles' occupants. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision's impact was centered on the left front bumper and center front end of the vehicles, highlighting the dangers of aggressive vehicular behavior on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel screamed on Henry Hudson Parkway. Two sedans, too fast, turned right and collided. Two young men slumped inside, heads bleeding, semiconscious. The echo of unsafe speed lingered in the wreckage, leaving blood and silence behind.

Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway in the early morning hours, leaving two 22-year-old men injured and semiconscious, both suffering severe head wounds. According to the police report, both vehicles were 'making right turn' when they crashed. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The narrative describes the scene: 'Steel kissed steel. The Honda's side split. The BMW's nose crushed. Two young men, both 22, slumped inside, heads bleeding. Semiconscious. Silent. The speed still echoed in the wreckage.' The data shows both drivers were licensed and neither occupant was ejected. The focus remains on driver actions—unsafe speed and improper turning—as the root causes of this violent crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck the left rear bumper of a parked bus on W 218 St in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:33 on W 218 St near 9 Ave in Manhattan. A sedan traveling northeast was making a left turn when it collided with the left rear bumper of a parked bus. The bus was stationary and unoccupied at the time. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver impairment. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck a parked car on W 215 St in Manhattan. The female driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver distraction as key factors in the collision. Airbags deployed; no ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a female driver traveling north on W 215 St collided with a parked sedan, impacting the left front bumper of her vehicle against the center back end of the parked car. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. The report highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. There were no ejections. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. This collision underscores the dangers posed by impaired and distracted driving in Manhattan's streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799702, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound vehicle on W 158 St. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of W 158 St and Broadway in Manhattan around 11:00 AM. The 62-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound vehicle struck him on the left front bumper. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle’s front center end was damaged. No information about the vehicle type or driver license status was provided. The report focuses on the driver’s errors, specifically failure to yield and unsafe speed, as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796360, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 59-year-old woman crossing Broadway with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, enduring shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way amid limited visibility, causing a harsh front-end impact.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and W 156 St in Manhattan around 9:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2013 Toyota sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a primary contributing factor, compounded by obstructed or limited view conditions. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver held a valid New York license. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end, confirming the point of impact. The report does not assign any contributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head injury in a crash on West 176th Street near Audubon Avenue. The collision involved an unspecified vehicle striking the bike’s front center. The rider remained conscious but sustained internal injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 AM on West 176th Street in Manhattan. An 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was involved in a collision with an unspecified vehicle. The point of impact was the center front end of both the bike and the other vehicle. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious but suffered a head injury classified as severity level 3, with internal complaints. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The other vehicle involved had no reported damage or occupants. The data focuses on the impact and injuries sustained by the bicyclist without assigning fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800099, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

On Broadway near West 190th, a parked sedan’s door swung wide. A cyclist, heading south, struck it head-on. His arm split open, blood running to the gutter. Police cite driver distraction. Metal, motion, pain—no warning, no helmet, just impact.

A cyclist suffered a severe arm injury when he collided head-on with a parked sedan’s door on Broadway near West 190th, according to the police report. The crash occurred as the sedan’s right side door was opened directly into the cyclist’s path. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist, a 25-year-old man, was conscious but bleeding heavily from his arm. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The sedan was stationary, and its right rear quarter panel was damaged. The incident underscores the danger posed when drivers or passengers open doors without checking for oncoming cyclists, as detailed in the police narrative: 'No warning. Just metal, motion, and the sound of pain on pavement.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793934, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old woman suffered a fractured hip and leg after a vehicle struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver was inattentive and speeding, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The victim was left in shock with serious injuries.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of W 192 St and Broadway in Manhattan at 7:25 PM. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured hip and upper leg, described as a distorted dislocation, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. No information indicates any fault or contributing behavior by the pedestrian. The collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted and speeding drivers in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793250, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck at a Manhattan intersection. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:10 AM near 3809 Broadway in Manhattan. A 37-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a Toyota SUV, traveling southeast and making a right turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage, and no other contributing factors were noted. The report explicitly identifies driver error as the cause, with no fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed male driver struck a parked SUV on Audubon Avenue in Manhattan at 10:50 p.m. The crash caused right-side damage to the parked vehicle and injured a 33-year-old female driver with back contusions. Unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control were cited.

According to the police report, at 22:50 on Audubon Avenue in Manhattan, an unlicensed male driver operating a 2021 BMW SUV traveling east collided with a parked 2006 Honda SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle against the right side doors of the parked SUV. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. A 33-year-old female occupant, identified as a driver, sustained back contusions and was conscious after the collision. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The incident highlights driver errors, specifically unsafe speed and failure to obey traffic controls, as the primary causes of the crash and resulting injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old woman walking along Harlem River Drive was crushed by a southbound SUV. The driver left her unconscious on the asphalt and did not stop. The city’s traffic violence spares no one, not even the oldest among us.

A 77-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a southbound SUV on Harlem River Drive, according to the police report. The narrative states the woman was 'walking with traffic' when the vehicle's left front bumper 'crushed her body.' She was left unconscious on the roadway with injuries to her entire body. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further explanation for the driver’s actions. The vehicle involved was a 2024 SUV, registered in New York, traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report makes no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the collision. This incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians from drivers who fail to remain at the scene after a crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman suffered shoulder and arm injuries after a collision involving multiple parked sedans on W 187 St in Manhattan. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, which left the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:05 on W 187 St near Broadway in Manhattan. Multiple sedans were involved, all reported as parked prior to the collision. The contributing factor cited was slippery pavement, which likely affected vehicle control. A 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm. She was conscious at the scene. The report notes no pedestrian fault or contributing factors on her part. Driver errors include failure to maintain control on slippery pavement, leading to the collision with the pedestrian. The vehicles involved showed damage to their center back end, right front bumper, and left front quarter panel, indicating multiple points of impact. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by vehicle movements on slippery surfaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man crossing at a marked crosswalk was struck by a sedan making a U-turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing serious hip and upper leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 205 St near 10 Ave in Manhattan at 3:23 PM. A sedan traveling south was making a U-turn when it struck a 67-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was conscious with contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, indicating the collision happened during the U-turn maneuver. The driver was licensed and operating a 2003 Volkswagen sedan with two occupants. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during complex vehicle maneuvers in pedestrian zones.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-scooter driver struck on the right side by a sedan making a left turn in Manhattan suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved unsafe speed and pedestrian confusion, highlighting driver errors and systemic risks.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north was hit on the right side doors by a westbound sedan making a left turn at 4295 Broadway, Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, who was unlicensed, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites two primary driver errors: unsafe speed by the e-scooter operator and pedestrian/bicyclist confusion contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Toyota sedan. The point of impact on the sedan was the left front bumper. The collision underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed operation and unsafe speed, compounded by confusion in vulnerable road user behavior, without assigning fault to the injured e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a close passing collision in Manhattan. Both vehicles were parked at impact, with no visible damage. The crash exposed risks from unsafe vehicle proximity on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near W 169 St at 14:45. Two sedans, both initially parked, collided with impact points at the center back end and center front end respectively. The injured party was a 38-year-old male driver who sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in vehicle spacing. Both vehicles showed no damage despite the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident underscores dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain safe distances even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Harlem River Drive. Unsafe speed by the striking driver caused a collision that injured a 39-year-old male driver, who suffered back pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Harlem River Drive at 17:32. A sedan traveling northbound at unsafe speed rear-ended another sedan that was stopped in traffic. The striking vehicle attempted to avoid an object in the roadway but failed to reduce speed adequately. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 39-year-old male, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. The report notes the contributing factor as 'Unsafe Speed' by the striking driver. The collision caused damage to the center back ends of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. This crash highlights the danger of excessive speed in traffic conditions on Harlem River Drive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788675, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15