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A 25-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn on East 9 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:24 on East 9 Street in Manhattan. A 25-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2006 Dodge SUV making a right turn westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the part of the vehicle driver. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was the sole occupant. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738302, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV making a right turn struck a Hyundai sedan traveling straight on East 8 Street in Manhattan. The impact injured a 19-year-old female passenger in the SUV, causing neck whiplash and shock. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on East 8 Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 2018 Ford SUV was making a right turn when it collided with a 2015 Hyundai sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. A 19-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat of the SUV suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bicyclist suffered elbow abrasions after an SUV making a left turn hit her on East 13 Street in Manhattan. The crash at 9:40 p.m. exposed driver distraction as a critical factor in the collision’s impact and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 13 Street near Broadway in Manhattan at 9:40 p.m. A female bicyclist traveling south was making a left turn when she was struck on her right front quarter panel by a southbound SUV also making a left turn. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old woman, sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers executing turns in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737301, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north collided with an eastbound e-bike on East 10 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on East 10 Street near 4 Avenue in Manhattan. A 2023 sedan traveling north struck an eastbound e-bike at the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the e-bike. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. There were no other contributing factors listed, and the bicyclist was not noted to have any helmet or safety equipment. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The crash highlights the danger posed by distracted driving in Manhattan’s busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi tore through Bowery, striking a 79-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died on the sunlit concrete, blood pooling, engines idling. The cab’s nose crumpled. The city’s rhythm never faltered. Another life ended beneath steel and glass.

A 79-year-old woman was killed at the intersection of East 4th Street and Bowery in Manhattan when a taxi struck her as she crossed the street. According to the police report, the collision occurred at 13:37 and resulted in a fatal head wound. The report states the driver’s actions included 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' highlighting a failure to obey traffic signals. The taxi’s center front end bore the impact, its nose crumpled from the force. The pedestrian was described as 'crossing against the signal,' but this detail appears only after the driver’s error is cited. The scene was marked by blood on hot concrete and the persistent hum of engines, underscoring the relentless danger faced by those on foot. No other contributing factors were listed for the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling east on East 12 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on East 12 Street near 4 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan with three occupants was making a left turn northeast when it struck a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old woman, sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the collision, specifically noting this error twice. There is no indication of any contributing factors from the bicyclist. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist near Washington Square Village in Manhattan. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM near Washington Square Village in Manhattan. A taxi was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the taxi and the left front bumper of the bike. The 19-year-old male bicyclist sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain proper attention while executing the turn. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt, though this was not cited as a factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight on East 12 Street. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered a neck injury and bruising. Driver inattention and unsafe speed contributed to the crash in Manhattan.

According to the police report, at 10:48 AM on East 12 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan, a sedan traveling east made a left turn and struck a bicyclist going straight south. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a neck injury and contusions. The report cites driver errors including inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan's left front quarter panel was the point of impact and sustained damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There is no indication of any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe speeds in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver collided with a bicyclist making a left turn on 4 Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front quarter panels, highlighting driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:00 on 4 Avenue near Wanamaker Place in Manhattan. A 37-year-old male bicyclist was making a left turn traveling west when he was struck on his left front quarter panel by a northbound SUV. The SUV, a 2014 Jeep, was driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey going straight ahead. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in Manhattan's busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 17-year-old bicyclist traveling east on Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected, suffering severe leg injuries. According to the police report, the sedan had defective brakes, contributing to the collision’s impact on the bike’s right side.

According to the police report, at 17:35 on Bleecker Street in Manhattan, a 2018 Honda sedan traveling south collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The sedan struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, causing the cyclist to be partially ejected and sustain fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment reported. The report cites defective brakes on the sedan as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver of the sedan was licensed and female, traveling straight ahead before impact. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s right rear quarter panel. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck at an intersection on East 14 Street. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. on East 14 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A pedestrian, age 54, was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end without sustaining damage. The driver's failure to yield and distraction directly contributed to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers at intersections where turning vehicles must yield to crossing pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi parked on West 13th Street struck a 34-year-old female e-bike rider traveling west. The impact ejected her, causing head injuries and contusions. The rider was left in shock, highlighting dangers from vehicle movements near cyclists.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota taxi was parked on West 13th Street in Manhattan when it struck a 34-year-old female e-bike rider traveling west. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike, sustaining head injuries and contusions, and was reported to be in shock. The taxi's point of impact was the right rear bumper, damaging its left rear quarter panel. The e-bike was moving straight ahead at the time of collision. The report does not list specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the taxi's movement from a parked position into the path of the cyclist indicates a failure to yield or check for vulnerable road users. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An eastbound e-bike collided with a stopped taxi on Bleecker Street. The e-bike driver was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck on its left side.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bleecker Street in Manhattan at 15:21. The e-bike was traveling eastbound, going straight ahead, when it struck the left side doors of a taxi that was stopped in traffic. The e-bike driver, a 40-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Toyota SUV with two occupants. The e-bike driver’s safety equipment status is unknown. The impact damaged the center front end of the e-bike and the left side doors of the taxi. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck the rear of another sedan on East 12 Street in Manhattan. The impact injured a right rear passenger, causing a concussion and back injury. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on East 12 Street near 4 Avenue when one sedan struck the center back end of the other. The collision caused injuries to a 35-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the struck vehicle. She sustained a concussion and back injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center back end of the struck sedan and the center front end of the striking sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted sedan driver failed to yield, colliding with a 24-year-old bicyclist on Bleecker Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:31 p.m. on Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The sedan, traveling east and going straight ahead, struck a bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s left front bumper were damaged in the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The police report highlights the driver’s failure to yield and distraction as the primary causes of the crash, emphasizing systemic dangers posed by inattentive driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman suffered a severe arm fracture after an e-bike struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver’s inattention caused the collision. The victim remained conscious despite the injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 11 Street near 4 Avenue in Manhattan at 12:30 PM. A 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by an e-bike. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The e-bike operator’s failure to maintain attention led directly to the collision, underscoring the dangers posed by distracted vehicle operators in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck an 18-year-old bicyclist traveling south on Mac Dougal Street. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southeast on Mac Dougal Street made a left turn and collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally, making a left turn when the impact occurred on the left side doors of the vehicle. The bike showed no damage, and no driver errors by the taxi were noted. The bicyclist’s confusion contributed to the collision, but no other factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus hit a bicyclist on East 14 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The bus showed front-end damage. Unsafe lane changing and driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on East 14 Street collided with a southbound bicyclist passing on the left side. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike was damaged on its left side doors. The report lists unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane changes and distraction in Manhattan's busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687758, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bike traveling east on West 4 Street hit an 18-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive at impact.

According to the police report, a bike traveling straight ahead on West 4 Street struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The bike's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the collision was frontal. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685016, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a parked SUV on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Avenue of the Americas was struck by a parked 2023 Ford SUV. The SUV’s driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel, and the bike suffered damage to its center front end. The driver’s failure to maintain attention was the primary factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15