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A 68-year-old man suffered back abrasions after an SUV backing on FDR Drive struck him. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside the roadway. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, highlighting dangers of obstructed views during vehicle maneuvers.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2007 Toyota SUV backing on FDR Drive in Manhattan struck him. The pedestrian was located outside the roadway and sustained back abrasions, remaining conscious after the impact. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian due to limited visibility while backing. The vehicle showed no damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the backing maneuver under limited visibility conditions directly led to the collision. No pedestrian actions were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck traveling east on East 12 Street hit a southbound bicyclist at night. The cyclist suffered upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, at 10:00 PM on East 12 Street near Avenue B in Manhattan, a 2011 pick-up truck traveling east struck a bicyclist traveling south. The point of impact was the truck's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The bicyclist was conscious and remained on the bike, not ejected during the crash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the truck driver's failure to maintain focus. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755891, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and hit her on Saint Marks Place. The police report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, at 8:30 AM on Saint Marks Place in Manhattan, a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east made a left turn and collided with a 32-year-old female bicyclist also traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper striking the bicyclist, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist was conscious, not ejected from her bike, and was riding without safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike’s right side doors, while the sedan showed no damage. This crash highlights driver error in yielding as the critical factor in the injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered a bruised arm and shock. Police cite driver inattention and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as causes. No ejections or severe damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:35 on 2 Avenue near East 14 Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling south collided, with impact at the center front end of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 22-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and experienced shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error. No ejections occurred, and vehicle damage was limited to the left rear bumper of one sedan. The police report does not mention any victim behavior contributing to the crash. This collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the ripple effects of reacting to unrelated vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745666, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Avenue B in Manhattan. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle. A 55-year-old female front passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite improper lane usage as the cause. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:41 AM on Avenue B in Manhattan. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling north collided, with the point of impact on the right side doors of the first vehicle and the left front bumper of the second. The driver of the first SUV was going straight ahead, while the second was entering a parked position. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. A 55-year-old female front passenger in the first vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors that led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744115, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound e-bike on Bowery. The impact caused a facial injury and concussion. According to the police report, pedestrian confusion contributed to the crash, highlighting risks at intersections.

At 9:00 PM on Bowery, a pedestrian was injured when struck by a northbound e-bike, according to the police report. The pedestrian, crossing with the signal, suffered a facial injury and concussion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-bike struck the pedestrian at the center front end with no damage reported to the vehicle. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is explicitly recorded, and the confusion factor is attributed to the pedestrian, not the driver. This incident underscores the dangers present at intersections involving e-bikes and pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741018, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van parked on East 14th Street struck a bicyclist traveling west. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but was conscious. The crash involved limited visibility, with no damage reported to the van. Driver errors contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a van was parked on East 14th Street in Manhattan when it struck a bicyclist traveling west at 7:00 p.m. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old female, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the van driver failed to account for limited visibility. The van was damaged on the left side doors, but no damage was reported. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment, though these were not listed as contributing factors. The van driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to failing to ensure clear visibility before moving from a parked position.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Yamaha motorcycle crashed into a turning bus at Avenue D and East 10th. The rider struck the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. The signal was there. It was not obeyed. Sirens cut the silence. One man lay unconscious, grievously hurt.

A violent collision unfolded at Avenue D and East 10th in Manhattan when a Yamaha motorcycle, traveling straight, crashed into a bus making a left turn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:39 a.m. and involved a 39-year-old male motorcyclist who suffered severe head injuries and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, stating, 'The signal was there. It was not obeyed.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle and the left side doors of the bus. The data does not specify which driver disregarded the signal, but the failure to obey traffic control devices stands out as the central cause. The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the primary driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries on East 14 Street. The crash involved a merging maneuver and impact to the bike’s center back end. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist riding east on East 14 Street in Manhattan was partially ejected during a crash. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the bicyclist was riding without safety equipment. The crash occurred during a merging action, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the bike. No damage was recorded on the vehicle. The report does not specify contributing factors beyond 'unspecified' for the bicyclist, and no driver errors or other vehicle involvement were detailed. The bicyclist remained conscious after the injury. This incident highlights the vulnerability of cyclists during merging maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A male pedestrian suffered a head injury after a northbound bike failed to yield right-of-way on East 14 Street. The impact caused a concussion, leaving the pedestrian conscious but seriously hurt at the intersection.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East 14 Street when a northbound bike struck him. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the bike rider as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion, classified as injury severity level 3. The bike's point of impact was its center front end, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers of driver errors, specifically failure to yield, in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738601, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman died beneath the city’s hush, struck by a northbound SUV on FDR Drive. The driver’s inattention cut her down, leaving her alone in the dark, far from any crosswalk, her life ended by steel and neglect.

A 31-year-old woman was killed when a 2003 Ford SUV, heading north on FDR Drive, struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, the collision occurred far from any crosswalk, with the victim crossing the roadway. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The narrative notes she was alone, in the dark, and not at an intersection. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The deadly impact and the cited driver inattention underscore the persistent systemic dangers faced by pedestrians on New York City’s high-speed corridors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two motorcycles collided at East 14th Street in Manhattan. One rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 PM on East 14th Street in Manhattan involving two motorcycles. One motorcycle was making a left turn traveling north, while the other was going straight ahead traveling east. The point of impact was the center back end of the turning motorcycle and the center front end of the other. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver who sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating driver error played a significant role in the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bicyclists collided on 2 Avenue in Manhattan, injuring a 66-year-old woman. According to the police report, unsafe speed and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured rider suffered fractures and dislocations, left in shock without protective gear.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on 2 Avenue near East 14 Street in Manhattan. Two bicycles were involved, one traveling west and the other south. The 66-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and experienced shock. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to speed management and vehicle control. The injured bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision point was the right front quarter panel of one bike, which was initially parked. This crash highlights the dangers posed by unsafe speed and vehicular misjudgments among cyclists in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver suffered back injuries and shock after impact to the right rear quarter panel on East 14 Street. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash involved unspecified contributing factors and no other vehicle occupants.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male taxi driver was injured in a crash on East 14 Street in Manhattan around 12:20 a.m. The taxi, traveling eastbound, sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The driver, restrained by a lap belt, suffered back contusions and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without detailing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicle occupants were involved, and no pedestrian or cyclist was reported. The crash narrative and contributing factors remain vague, highlighting systemic issues in crash reporting and the dangers taxi drivers face even without clear fault assigned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old bicyclist suffered head abrasions after a BMW sedan hit him on 2 Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the cyclist’s front center with the car’s left front bumper. The cyclist was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 2 Avenue involving a 2018 BMW sedan traveling south and a bicyclist traveling east. The sedan's left front bumper impacted the center front end of the bicycle. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no contributing factors were assigned to his actions. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on FDR Drive. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. Occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northbound on FDR Drive collided in a rear-end crash at 4 p.m. The BMW SUV struck the rear of the Nissan SUV, causing center back end damage to the BMW and center front end damage to the Nissan. Both drivers, a 34-year-old male in the BMW and a 34-year-old male in the Nissan, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious. Both occupants were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The report identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732515, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi traveling south on Avenue B struck her at East 10 Street. The pedestrian was confused at the intersection, according to the police report. The taxi showed no damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Avenue B collided with a 25-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with East 10 Street in Manhattan around 9:10 p.m. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The point of impact was the taxi's right side doors, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The pedestrian's confusion at the intersection is the only listed contributing factor, with no mention of helmet use or crossing signals. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan lost control on East 2nd Street. A tire failed. The car veered into a parked Hyundai. The driver, a 29-year-old woman, died alone in the quiet dark. The street was still. Metal and silence marked the aftermath.

A deadly crash unfolded just before midnight on East 2nd Street near Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 2012 Acura sedan experienced 'Tire Failure/Inadequate,' causing the vehicle to veer off course and strike a parked Hyundai sedan. The report states, 'A tire gave out. A 2012 Acura veered into a parked Hyundai.' The sole occupant, a 29-year-old woman in the driver's seat, was killed in the collision. No contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond the tire failure. The parked Hyundai was unoccupied. The police report makes clear that the crash was set in motion by the mechanical failure, with the Acura's driver losing control and the vehicle striking a stationary car. The scene remained still, marked by the loss and the silence that followed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver’s inattention caused a collision with a bicyclist traveling west on Avenue C. The cyclist suffered a shoulder contusion and shock. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the bike’s left side doors, leaving the rider injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:55 AM in Manhattan near 27 Avenue C. The collision involved a southbound taxi and a westbound bicyclist. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead but failed to maintain attention, cited as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' in the report. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old male, was also noted with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, though no helmet or other safety equipment was used. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the bike’s left front quarter panel, causing damage to the taxi’s bumper and the bike’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained an upper arm contusion and was in shock but was not ejected from the bike. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south on East 7 Street struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver and rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, both in shock. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 7 Street in Manhattan around 3:15 AM. The taxi, traveling straight south, impacted with its left front bumper. The driver, a 45-year-old male, was wearing a lap belt but suffered neck injuries and whiplash, reported as injury severity 3. The rear passenger, a 35-year-old male, also sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for the driver. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the passengers. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to obey traffic controls in Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15