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A 22-year-old man crossing with signal suffers severe back injuries when a sedan making a left turn hits him at an intersection in Manhattan. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the crash, leaving the pedestrian fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in Manhattan was making a left turn at the intersection near 162 Avenue B when it struck a 22-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was located at the intersection at the time of impact. The collision caused a severe back injury, including fractures and dislocations, with an injury severity level of 3. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, confirming the point of impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash occurred at 2:08 AM, highlighting dangerous driver errors in low-visibility conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV driver injured her head and suffered whiplash after rear-ending a sedan engaged in a police pursuit on East 2 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved unsafe backing and other vehicular errors, highlighting dangerous driver behavior in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on East 2 Street in Manhattan. A 26-year-old female SUV driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on the part of the SUV operator. The SUV was stopped in traffic before the collision, which impacted the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan was involved in a police pursuit at the time, traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the unsafe backing and other vehicular errors by the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan entering a parked position collided with a bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and injury to the elbow and lower arm. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash, leaving the cyclist bruised and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 5 Street at 18:20. A sedan driven by a licensed female driver was entering a parked position when it struck a 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver’s error in lane management caused the collision. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. No helmet use or victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was reported as none, underscoring the vulnerability of the bicyclist despite the low-impact collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725429, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old cyclist hurled forward on East 12th Street, blood streaming from his eye, after another bike struck him from behind. He lay conscious, bleeding on the darkened pavement. The crash left the street marked by violence and error.

According to the police report, two cyclists were traveling eastbound on East 12th Street near 2nd Avenue when one bike struck the other from behind. The report states the 19-year-old rider was ejected, landing hard on the asphalt, bleeding severely from his eye but remaining conscious. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the collision. The rear cyclist's failure to maintain a safe distance led directly to the violent impact, sending the victim forward onto the street. The report describes the point of impact as the right rear bumper of the lead bike and the left front quarter panel of the trailing bike. No information is provided about helmet use or other victim behaviors. The crash highlights the persistent danger when riders are not given adequate space, even on city streets dominated by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old female bicyclist suffered elbow and arm injuries after a BMW sedan struck her on Manhattan’s 2nd Avenue. The driver was parked before impact. Police cited improper lane usage by the bicyclist as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:10 on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. A 57-year-old female bicyclist traveling south was hit on the left side doors of a parked BMW sedan. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and parked before the collision, which caused damage to the vehicle's left side doors. No ejection occurred, and the bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The police report explicitly notes the bicyclist's lane usage as a factor, highlighting driver and systemic risks in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two parked riders, a bicyclist and a skateboarder, collided on 2 Avenue. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as key factors. The bicyclist sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding; the skateboarder hurt an elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2 Avenue involving a bicyclist and a skateboarder, both drivers of their vehicles, who were initially parked. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old female, suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, and was in shock. The skateboarder, a male occupant, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, also experiencing shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for both individuals. The point of impact was the center front end of the skateboard and the right side doors of the bike. The police report notes no contributing factors related to victim behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience even among non-motorized vehicle operators.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of the striking vehicle was distracted, causing a rear-end crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions. The impact damaged the front right bumper of the striking SUV and the rear left quarter panel of the struck vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:15 AM on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. Two SUVs traveling southbound collided when the driver of the striking vehicle failed to maintain attention, resulting in a rear-end collision. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle impacted the left rear bumper of the struck SUV with its center front end, damaging both vehicles. The driver of the striking SUV, a 63-year-old man, suffered chest contusions and bruises while the front passenger, a 44-year-old man, sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718541, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a bus struck her while she was getting on or off. The impact occurred on the bus's right side doors. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on East 14 Street in Manhattan struck a 77-year-old female pedestrian who was getting on or off the vehicle outside an intersection. The point of impact was the bus's right side doors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity level of 3. She remained conscious after the collision. The bus was slowing or stopping at the time and sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving were explicitly cited. The driver was licensed and operating the bus legally. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when boarding or alighting from buses in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714408, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn on 2 Avenue. The impact caused fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver showed no vehicle damage after the collision.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 23:10 on 2 Avenue when a southbound sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained fractures, distortions, and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or the pedestrian, but the collision occurred during the driver's left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to avoid the pedestrian in the crosswalk. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, and no victim fault was cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after a collision at East 10 Street. The driver was partially ejected and experienced shock. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:57 AM on East 10 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 22-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The e-scooter was traveling north and impacted another vehicle that was making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The e-scooter sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment use. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and excessive speed in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus turned right at Avenue D and East 10th. Its rear wheel crushed a man’s skull. Blood spread across the street. The bus rolled on, undamaged. The man, age forty-five, died where he fell. The city’s machinery did not stop.

A 45-year-old man was killed at Avenue D and East 10th Street in Manhattan when a bus making a right turn struck him with its rear wheel, according to the police report. The report states: 'A bus turned right. The rear wheel struck a man’s head. He was 45. Blood pooled on the pavement. The bus showed no damage. He died where he fell.' The pedestrian was at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway' as described in the report. The vehicle, a 2018 bus, was undamaged and driven by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the narrative centers the lethal consequences of a turning bus and the vulnerability of those on foot. No mention of pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing from parking struck a southbound bicyclist on Avenue C. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 AM on Avenue C in Manhattan. A 2021 Honda sedan was starting from a parking position when it collided with a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious throughout. The report attributes the collision primarily to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' There were no additional contributing factors listed for the bicyclist, and the cyclist was not ejected from the bike. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver, unlicensed and changing lanes unsafely, struck a parked postal van on East 9 Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered a concussion and facial injuries, left in shock. The postal van remained undamaged, highlighting the motorcycle driver’s critical errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on East 9 Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old male, was unlicensed and engaged in unsafe lane changing when he collided with a parked postal van. The report states the motorcycle's point of impact was the center front end, sustaining damage, while the postal van showed no damage. The rider was not ejected but suffered a concussion and facial injuries, resulting in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but no other contributing victim behaviors were noted. This incident underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed operation and improper lane changes in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tow truck swung left on Avenue C. The front end hit a 67-year-old woman standing in the roadway. Her head took the blow. She died beneath the streetlights, another life ended by steel and speed.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling south on Avenue C turned left onto East 10th Street. During this maneuver, the front of the truck struck a 67-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway at the intersection. The report states, 'The front of the truck struck her. Her head took the blow. She died there, beneath the streetlights and steel.' The pedestrian was killed on impact, suffering fatal head injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian, providing no further detail about specific errors or circumstances. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Dodge tow truck. The narrative centers on the lethal consequences of a left turn at a city intersection, with the pedestrian's presence in the roadway noted but not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700486, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV backing unsafely struck a sedan stopped in traffic on Avenue C in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver, a 65-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision caused front and rear vehicle damage, highlighting driver error in a confined urban space.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:24 on Avenue C in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2012 Toyota SUV backing eastward and a 2013 Honda sedan stopped in traffic, also traveling east. The SUV’s unsafe backing caused a rear-end impact on the sedan’s center front end. The sedan’s driver, a 65-year-old female occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The police report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the sedan driver. This crash underscores the dangers posed by improper vehicle maneuvers in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries when an SUV made an improper U-turn. The collision demolished the bike’s right side. Police cite driver inattention and improper turning as key factors in the crash on Avenue A.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 2:30 AM on Avenue A. A 24-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling northbound when a 2021 Chevrolet SUV, also heading north, made an improper U-turn. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the bicyclist’s right side doors, demolishing the bike. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries with abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors from the SUV driver. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and execute a lawful turn created the conditions for this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling west on East 3 Street hit an 18-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a moped traveling westbound on East 3 Street struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining a head injury and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but the primary cause was the moped driver's failure to yield. The incident occurred at an intersection near Avenue A in Manhattan's 10009 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699213, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman was injured at a Manhattan intersection when a sedan making a left turn struck her. The impact caused contusions and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 3:47 AM in Manhattan near 1 Avenue and 134th Street, a sedan traveling northeast made a left turn and struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper, with vehicle damage noted on the left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors, placing full focus on driver error and systemic danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 47-year-old male bicyclist on East 14th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The bike sustained front-end damage; the taxi showed no damage.

According to the police report, a taxi and a bicycle collided on East 14th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and the vehicle showed no damage, while the bicycle suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 3 Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head abrasion. The crash occurred away from an intersection. The driver’s actions and vehicle details remain unspecified. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or signal.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured on East 3 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing the street away from an intersection and was struck by an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was classified with injury severity level 3. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle and driver details are not provided. The pedestrian was not using a crosswalk or signal at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling factors are noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside marked crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15