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An 11-year-old boy suffered facial injuries and shock after an SUV struck him at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on W 158 St near Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. An 11-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the street with the signal when he was struck by a station wagon/SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing center front end damage. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries, minor bleeding, and was in shock. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights driver errors as the primary cause of harm to the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver distracted by inattention struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian suffered upper leg injuries and shock. The driver showed no vehicle damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling south on Wadsworth Avenue was involved in a collision with an 18-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with W 181 St in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the sedan, whose driver was cited for inattention and distraction, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, emphasizing driver error. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a parked vehicle prior to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788672, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV backing unsafely struck a sedan on W 172 St in Manhattan. The sedan’s front passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The collision caused center-end damage to both vehicles. Driver error in backing led to the crash and passenger harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:35 on W 172 St near Broadway in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2012 SUV backing unsafely and a 2016 sedan traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan’s center front end with its center back end. The front passenger of the sedan, a 36-year-old male, was injured with back pain and shock, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The police report cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The SUV driver’s failure to back safely caused the collision, resulting in bodily injury to the sedan occupant. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787410, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling southeast on Isham Street hit a 32-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered severe leg injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The driver’s inattention caused the collision at a Manhattan intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Isham Street in Manhattan struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near Sherman Avenue. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely to the pedestrian rather than the car. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections, where pedestrians legally crossing remain vulnerable to inattentive motorists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789059, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan and SUV collided head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway late at night. Three occupants suffered neck and hip injuries, including whiplash and fractures. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police report lists unspecified driver errors as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway at 23:30 involving a northbound sedan and an SUV. The SUV sustained center front end damage, while the sedan was damaged at the left front bumper and center back end. Three vehicle occupants were injured: two male drivers, ages 36 and 33, both conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. A 54-year-old female passenger in the SUV sustained a fractured and dislocated hip or upper leg injury. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to driver actions but does not specify exact errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and resulting occupant injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV making a U-turn struck a northbound sedan on Broadway in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash’s violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:03 AM on Broadway near Dyckman Street in Manhattan. A northbound SUV was making a U-turn when it collided with a northbound sedan. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan’s 41-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and unconsciousness, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the U-turn. The violent collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors such as inattention during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old man suffered head injuries after a sedan struck him while he emerged from behind a parked SUV on Sherman Avenue. The driver’s inattention and unsafe speed caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with abrasions and a serious head injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:48 AM on Sherman Avenue in Manhattan. A 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a northbound sedan collided with him as he emerged from in front of or behind a parked SUV. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the pedestrian near the parked SUV’s left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian’s location and action were 'Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and 'Emerging from in Front of/Behind Parked Vehicle.' No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper lane usage in areas with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck the left rear quarter panel of an SUV traveling east on Broadway in Manhattan. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 9:20 AM on Broadway near West 156th Street in Manhattan. A bus traveling south struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2024 Mazda SUV going straight ahead eastbound. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors linked to the SUV driver. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The impact point and vehicle damage confirm the bus hit the SUV's left rear quarter panel. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to traffic control compliance and attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on W 175 St in Manhattan. The SUV driver, traveling at unsafe speed, caused a collision that injured the sedan driver, who suffered back pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on W 175 St near Audubon Ave in Manhattan, a 2021 Chevrolet SUV traveling north rear-ended a northbound sedan. The SUV was initially parked but then moved and struck the sedan with its left rear bumper impacting the sedan's right front bumper. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old male, was injured with back pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The driver was not ejected and complained of pain or nausea. The collision caused damage to the SUV's left rear quarter panel and the sedan's right front bumper. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old woman was injured when an SUV traveling west on W 171 St struck her at the intersection with St Nicholas Ave. The pedestrian suffered contusions and shock. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight west on W 171 St near St Nicholas Ave in Manhattan at 6:30 p.m. The vehicle struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian located at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and was in shock, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was reported. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors. The absence of identified driver errors in the report leaves the circumstances of the collision unclear, but the impact and injuries confirm a serious incident involving a vulnerable road user at a busy intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided late at night on Henry Hudson Parkway. One driver suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The crash involved lane changing and straight travel, with impact concentrated on front and rear bumpers. Injuries were serious but no ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 PM on Henry Hudson Parkway involving three sedans traveling south. One sedan was changing lanes when it was struck on the left rear bumper by another sedan going straight ahead, which in turn was impacted on its center front end by a third sedan also traveling straight. The driver of the sedan changing lanes, a 37-year-old male, sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified but notes the pre-crash action of changing lanes as a critical element. All drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no ejections occurred. The collision highlights the dangers of lane changes on busy parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan tore down W 204th Street, the driver distracted. Metal shrieked as it struck a parked truck. The driver’s head hit hard. Blood pooled. He was conscious, but crushed and silent. Distraction behind the wheel left only pain and wreckage.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old man drove his sedan southbound on W 204th Street near 9th Avenue and crashed straight into a parked truck. The report states the driver was not wearing a seatbelt and suffered head injuries and crush injuries, though he remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The parked truck was unoccupied at the time. The impact crumpled metal and left the sedan’s front end destroyed. No other injuries were reported. The report makes clear that distraction behind the wheel was the direct cause of this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck driver made an improper right turn on W 207 St in Manhattan, colliding with a taxi traveling straight. The taxi’s left rear passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, experiencing shock and pain. Driver inattention contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 on W 207 St near Vermilyea Ave in Manhattan. A box truck traveling east was making a right turn when it collided with a taxi also traveling east. The point of impact was the box truck's right front quarter panel and the taxi's center front end. The taxi carried two occupants; the left rear passenger, a 26-year-old female, sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, was not ejected, and suffered shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors from the box truck driver. The injured passenger was not wearing safety equipment. The taxi sustained damage to its center front end. The report highlights driver error as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was injured after a sedan struck him from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The crash involved a failure to maintain safe distance by the sedan driver, causing serious harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:04 on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. A 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike, sustaining abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Following Too Closely" by the sedan driver, who was passing the cyclist traveling southbound. Both vehicles showed no damage, but the impact caused the bicyclist to be ejected. The sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist, directly leading to the collision. There are no listed contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or equipment. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as tailgating in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a bike, helmeted, struck hard by a distracted driver on Broadway. He lay unconscious, blood on his face, as the car’s front quarter crumpled. The cold street carried the violence forward. The city did not yield.

A 38-year-old man riding a bike southbound on Broadway at West 220th Street was struck by a vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist, who wore a helmet, was left unconscious with severe facial lacerations. The report states the crash occurred when a driver, traveling straight ahead, collided with the cyclist, crumpling the car’s right front quarter panel. Police explicitly cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the aftermath: the cyclist lying in the cold, bloodied and unmoving, while the street remained unchanged. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist’s behavior. The crash highlights the ongoing systemic danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman crossing with the signal suffered a severe leg fracture when an SUV making a left turn struck her on the left side. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, highlighting critical driver error and inexperience in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Academy Street and Broadway in Manhattan at 17:36. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her on the left side doors. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but forceful enough to cause serious injury. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The impact struck the right side of one vehicle and the left side of the other. A front-seat passenger suffered a neck injury and shock. Driver errors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:33 on Amsterdam Avenue near West 177th Street in Manhattan. Two SUVs, both traveling northbound, collided when one vehicle was merging and the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the Ford SUV and the left side doors of the Honda SUV. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. A 49-year-old female front passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining a neck injury and shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the side doors of both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered upper arm injuries after a collision with a sedan on Broadway. The crash involved improper lane usage by the moped driver. The driver, conscious and helmeted, was not ejected but sustained bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:35 on Broadway near Nagle Avenue. A 23-year-old male moped driver, who was wearing a helmet, collided with a 2016 Audi sedan traveling south. The moped driver was injured with a shoulder and upper arm contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor, attributed to the moped driver. The sedan had damage to its center front end, while the moped sustained damage to its left front bumper. The moped driver was unlicensed, which is noted in the report but not listed as a contributing factor. No pedestrian or cyclist victims were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a taxi making a right turn on W 183 St. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries, leaving her in shock. The taxi showed no damage despite the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on W 183 St made a right turn and struck a 78-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the part of the taxi driver. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the taxi sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but did not contribute to the crash. This incident underscores the danger posed by driver failure to yield, directly causing injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain-reaction collision involving multiple SUVs and sedans on Henry Hudson Parkway left three male drivers injured. All suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. Police identified defective brakes as a key factor, highlighting mechanical failure amid heavy traffic flow.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway around 6:00 AM involving several vehicles traveling southbound. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure played a critical role. Three male drivers, ages 35, 39, and 40, were injured with whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Each was conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The vehicles involved included SUVs and sedans, all sustaining damage primarily to front and rear center points of impact. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight or slowing before impact. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on vehicle defects and the resulting chain collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15