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A 27-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both the SUV and bike were making right turns eastbound on East 12 Street in Manhattan. Confusion by the bicyclist contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after colliding with a 2023 Volvo SUV. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound on East 12 Street and making right turns when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the bike's right side doors. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor, indicating confusion on the bicyclist's part. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was conscious and injured but no helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter and e-bike collided at 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling south and an e-bike traveling north collided at 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The e-scooter driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A boom lift reversed at East 7th and 1st. No horn. Steel crushed a 19-year-old crossing the street. The machine showed no damage. The young man died there, body broken beneath the weight. Morning light revealed the loss.

A 19-year-old man was killed at the corner of East 7th Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a boom lift backed up without sounding a horn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian as he crossed, crushing him beneath its steel frame. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The boom lift sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No other contributing factors were cited in the report. The young man died at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a bicyclist from behind on Avenue A. The 19-year-old woman was partially ejected and suffered back contusions. The crash happened as the bicyclist made a left turn. The motorcyclist followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north rear-ended a bicyclist making a left turn on Avenue A. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries, including contusions. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the bicycle and the center front end of the motorcycle. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. The motorcyclist's failure to maintain a safe distance led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679521, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck the right side of a sedan in Manhattan. The sedan’s passenger, a 25-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The crash involved aggressive driving and driver distraction. The passenger was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north collided with the right side doors of a sedan also heading north near 137 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan carried four occupants, including a 25-year-old male passenger who was injured with contusions and shoulder-upper arm trauma. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash was caused by driver errors including aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the sedan’s right side doors. No contributing factors related to the passenger’s actions or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678224, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with a southbound bus on Avenue A. The bicyclist suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The bus showed no damage. Driver distraction and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female bicyclist was injured after colliding with a southbound bus on Avenue A in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained a fractured and dislocated elbow but was conscious and not ejected. The bus had no visible damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor, along with bicyclist confusion. The bicyclist was passing the bus when the impact occurred at the bus's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left front quarter panel. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and bicyclist confusion in shared road spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making an improper turn collided with a southbound moped on 3rd Avenue near 56th Street. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and lower leg trauma. The moped overturned on impact. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling straight south on 3rd Avenue near 56th Street in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The moped overturned as a result of the crash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a proper turn. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman was hit by a motorcycle while crossing East 9th Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head contusion and shock. The motorcycle showed no damage. The pedestrian’s confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a motorcycle traveling west on East 9th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. She sustained a head contusion and was in shock. The motorcycle, operated by a licensed male driver, showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor. No driver errors were noted. The pedestrian’s crossing without signal or crosswalk and confusion were cited as causes. No mention of helmet or signaling factors was made.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man was struck by a northbound vehicle at Avenue B in Manhattan. The driver showed inattention and distraction. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle had no visible damage.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured after being hit by a vehicle traveling northbound on Avenue B in Manhattan. The 20-year-old male pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper but showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was in shock and suffered moderate injury severity. The report does not specify the pedestrian's exact location or actions prior to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford sedan traveling north struck a Peterbilt truck passing southbound on Avenue A in Manhattan. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the truck’s left side doors. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford sedan traveling north on Avenue A collided with a southbound Peterbilt truck that was passing. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper against the truck’s left side doors. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the truck showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man was struck by a 2023 Ford SUV on East 12th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered severe leg injuries and was incoherent at the scene. The driver’s inexperience was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2023 Ford SUV traveling east on East 12th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when struck. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle, causing fractures and dislocations to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was not ejected but was incoherent at the scene. The report lists driver inexperience as the sole contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man was struck at the intersection of 2 Avenue and East 7 Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision late at night.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 2 Avenue struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with East 7 Street. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious following the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or pedestrian actions were noted as contributing factors. The driver’s license status and pre-crash actions were not documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A SUV slammed into the back of a sedan on East 5 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s front passenger, a 48-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the impact.

According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling south on East 5 Street rear-ended a 2015 sedan also heading south. The front passenger in the sedan, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with chest trauma and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end, damaging both vehicles. The injured passenger was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and distracted driving in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670421, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis crashed on FDR Drive at 3 a.m. Both drivers suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. Impact hit right side doors. Visibility was limited. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. The crash involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound.

According to the police report, two taxis collided on FDR Drive around 3 a.m. Both drivers, aged 35 and 29, were injured with whiplash and back or neck pain. The impact struck the right side doors of both vehicles. Contributing factors included 'Other Vehicular' and 'View Obstructed/Limited,' indicating limited visibility played a role. Both drivers were licensed, traveling straight ahead, and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The crash involved multiple vehicles, but the primary collision was between two taxis traveling southbound. Driver errors noted include unspecified vehicular factors and limited view conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man driving a sedan suffered back injuries and shock after his vehicle was struck from behind on East 12th Street in Manhattan. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and complained of pain and nausea. The crash occurred at 3:05 a.m.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 12th Street rear-ended another vehicle at the center back end. The 65-year-old male driver of the struck vehicle was injured, sustaining back pain and shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661968, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bicyclists crashed head-on on East 14th Street in Manhattan. A 22-year-old woman was partially ejected and suffered head abrasions. Driver errors included traffic control disregard and improper lane usage. Both bikes showed front-end damage.

According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling in opposite directions collided on East 14th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The 22-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head abrasions, resulting in injury and shock. The report lists driver errors including traffic control disregarded and improper passing or lane usage. Both bikes had center front-end damage, indicating a head-on impact. No safety equipment details were provided. The crash highlights driver inattention and failure to obey traffic controls as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664102, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man was injured on East 14 Street in Manhattan. A female driver in a 2013 Chevrolet SUV made a left turn and struck the pedestrian. The man suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. The vehicle's right rear quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a female driver operating a 2013 Chevrolet SUV was making a left turn on East 14 Street in Manhattan when she struck a 22-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions, and remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, and the pedestrian's actions and location are unspecified. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 1 Avenue after one made an improper left turn. Both female drivers suffered shoulder injuries and bruises. Both were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The crash caused shock and vehicle damage to front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 1 Avenue around 12:40 a.m. One driver was traveling north going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The crash involved improper turning and improper lane usage by the turning driver. Both drivers, women aged 31 and 37, were injured with upper arm and shoulder contusions and bruises. Both were restrained by lap belts and remained inside their vehicles. The vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the points of impact. The report lists "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man rode south on Avenue C. His e-scooter bucked. He flew off. His head struck the pavement. He lay still. The street fell silent. The undercarriage cracked. He did not get up.

A 44-year-old man riding a KAABO Mantis e-scooter southbound on Avenue C was killed after being ejected from the vehicle. According to the police report, 'He was thrown off. His head struck pavement. He lay still. The undercarriage cracked.' The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved. The man suffered fatal head injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659489, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman was struck while getting on or off a vehicle on East 14 Street. The sedan driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured on East 14 Street in Manhattan after being hit by a sedan. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The sedan was slowing or stopping before impact and showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15