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A sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling west on East 55 Street in Manhattan. The 22-year-old female cyclist was ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:19 on East 55 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist going straight west. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old female, was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning directly led to the impact. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man was struck by a westbound pick-up truck at the intersection of West 42 Street and 114 in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion while crossing against the signal, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 42 Street and 114 in Manhattan at 14:01. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a 2019 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling westbound. The point of impact was the truck's right front quarter panel, causing a contusion and bruising to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, specifically noting the pedestrian crossed against the signal. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and sustained injury severity level 3. The vehicle was unoccupied except for the driver, who was male. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed 18-year-old female driver collided head-on with a pickup truck on East 40th Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s front center bore the impact. The driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions, conscious but injured. Driver inexperience and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:40 on East 40th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan, driven by an 18-year-old unlicensed female, was traveling north when it struck a pickup truck traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end and the truck’s right front quarter panel. The driver was injured with abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s airbag deployed, and the driver was not ejected. The pickup truck had no occupants. The driver’s unlicensed status and inexperience were key errors leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700404, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man suffered severe body injuries after a driverless vehicle struck him near East 45th Street in Manhattan. The impact fractured and dislocated bones, leaving the pedestrian conscious but seriously hurt. The incident highlights dangers from uncontrolled vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:17 near East 45th Street in Manhattan. A pedestrian, a 31-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report identifies a 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the vehicle was uncontrolled at the time of impact. The pedestrian was not in the roadway, and no contributing factors were attributed to him. The vehicles involved included a parked 2017 Toyota sedan and a stopped 2023 Tesla taxi, both damaged on their front bumpers. The taxi had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The uncontrolled vehicle's failure to remain under control caused the collision, underscoring systemic risks posed by driverless or runaway vehicles in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699607, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after a motorcycle hit him at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The motorcycle, traveling east, struck the pedestrian at the center front end.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a motorcycle on West 58 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan at 20:37. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the motorcycle, traveling east and going straight ahead, hit him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with abrasions reported. The motorcycle, a 2008 Yamaha, was operated by a licensed male driver from New York. The report lists no contributing factors related to the driver, and the pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor by police. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end of the motorcycle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700581, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a rear-end collision on West 47 Street. The sedan driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the impact. The cyclist suffered neck injuries and was semiconscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 47 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained neck injuries, resulting in a semiconscious state. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan was initially parked and struck the bicyclist from behind, impacting the center front end of the vehicle and the center back end of the bike. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim errors were listed as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and safe following distance directly led to the crash and the bicyclist’s serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698998, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver in Manhattan collided with a parked box truck while distracted by outside activity. The impact caused a chest contusion, leaving the driver injured but not ejected. Both vehicles sustained no damage despite the collision.

According to the police report, at 12:15 PM in Manhattan near 1185 Avenue of the Americas, a taxi driver collided with a parked box truck. The taxi was traveling north when the driver, distracted by outside car activity, struck the left front bumper of the truck with the left rear bumper of the taxi. The driver, a 48-year-old male occupant of the taxi, suffered a chest contusion and was injured but not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Outside Car Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles showed no damage despite the impact. The box truck was stationary before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a right turn at a Manhattan intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian, crossing with the signal, suffered upper arm injuries and bruising but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection near 529 5 Avenue in Manhattan around 10:00 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2021 Chevrolet SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi passenger suffered a neck injury in a Manhattan crash. The vehicle was traveling east on West 57 Street when distracted driving caused impact. The passenger, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash but was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:27 AM on West 57 Street in Manhattan. The taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling eastbound when the collision happened. The contributing factor cited was driver inattention or distraction. The impact point on the taxi was the left rear bumper, with damage to the left rear quarter panel. The injured party was a 38-year-old male passenger seated in the left rear, secured by a lap belt and harness. He sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing factors beyond the driver’s distraction, highlighting the role of driver error in causing injury to the vulnerable passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck made an unsafe lane change on West 46 Street in Manhattan, colliding with a taxi. The taxi driver, a 70-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM on West 46 Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan. A box truck, traveling east and making a right turn, executed an unsafe lane change, striking a taxi also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the truck and the center front end of the taxi. The taxi driver, a 70-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions to the abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. There is no indication of fault or contributing behavior from the taxi driver. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The box truck driver was licensed in New Jersey; the taxi driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was ejected and injured after a rear-end collision with an SUV on East 36 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver followed too closely, striking the moped’s front center. The rider suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 12:22 a.m. on East 36 Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan involving a moped and an SUV. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle after the SUV struck the moped’s center front end. The SUV driver was traveling eastbound behind the moped and failed to maintain a safe distance, with 'Following Too Closely' cited as the primary contributing factor. The moped driver sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, was in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report notes the moped driver was wearing a helmet. The SUV’s center back end was damaged, confirming the rear-end nature of the crash. No victim fault was indicated; the crash resulted from the SUV driver’s error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694899, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after contact with a parked SUV on West 56 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with no reported vehicle damage or clear driver fault cited in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:30 on West 56 Street near Broadway in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a 24-year-old male, was injured while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus and was located off intersection. He sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The involved vehicle was a 2018 Ford SUV, which was parked at the time of the incident and showed no damage. The driver was licensed and male. The police report lists no specific contributing factors related to the driver, and the pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. There is no indication of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The incident highlights risks posed by stationary vehicles in pedestrian zones.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi driver’s inattention caused a collision on Central Park South. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, was struck on the right rear quarter panel while traveling eastbound at 5:25 a.m.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a taxi on Central Park South in Manhattan at 5:25 a.m. The bicyclist was traveling eastbound, going straight ahead, when the taxi, which was parked, struck him on the left side doors. The point of impact on the bike was the right rear quarter panel, resulting in contusions and bruises to the cyclist’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report cites "Other Vehicular" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors, highlighting the taxi driver’s failure to maintain awareness. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus making a right turn in Manhattan struck a female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The bus showed no damage, highlighting the severe impact on the vulnerable pedestrian.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on West 54 Street in Manhattan was making a right turn when it struck a female pedestrian at the intersection near Avenue of the Americas. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report notes the pedestrian's location as "Pedestrian at Intersection" and lists unspecified contributing factors, with no explicit driver errors cited. The bus driver was licensed and operating a 2007 MCIN-TRUCK/BUS. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bus, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. This incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians in collisions with large vehicles, even when no clear driver violations are documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A One Wheel slammed into a man crossing Avenue of the Americas. The impact split his head. Blood pooled on the cold street. He stayed conscious, wounded and exposed, as the city moved around him.

According to the police report, a man was crossing Avenue of the Americas at West 42nd Street when a One Wheel traveling north struck him head-on. The collision caused severe lacerations to the pedestrian's head, leaving him conscious but bleeding on the roadway. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, listing 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The One Wheel's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at busy intersections and the dangers present when vehicles and people intersect outside of designated crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old woman walking along West 54 Street in Manhattan was struck by a moped. The impact hit her knee and lower leg. She suffered injuries and shock. The moped’s front left bumper took damage. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a moped traveling straight ahead on West 54 Street in Manhattan collided with a 42-year-old female pedestrian walking along the highway with traffic. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The moped was damaged at the center front end with impact on the left front bumper. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no safety equipment or helmet was noted. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians walking along busy streets where mopeds travel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man was struck on 7 Avenue by a southbound Yellow Taxi. The driver changed lanes unsafely, hitting the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and elbow injuries. The taxi showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a Yellow Taxi traveling south on 7 Avenue struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver's unsafe lane changing and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver errors in lane changes and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old man was struck by an SUV on West 50 Street in Manhattan. The driver, distracted and passing too closely, hit the pedestrian working in the road. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on West 50 Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a 2022 BMW SUV, traveling north, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with passing too closely. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim fault or safety equipment issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692252, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changed lanes unsafely on Madison Avenue. It struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound bus. A female bus passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ right front and left rear panels.

According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Madison Avenue changed lanes unsafely and collided with a northbound bus. The impact occurred at the bus’s left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s right front bumper. The bus carried nine occupants, including a 41-year-old female passenger who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and male. The bus driver was also licensed and male. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old bicyclist was injured on West 54 Street near 5 Avenue. The cyclist collided with a tractor truck. The bicyclist suffered neck abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The truck showed no damage. Confusion and traffic control disregard contributed.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on West 54 Street collided with a tractor truck traveling east near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The truck had no visible damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating errors on the bicyclist's part and failure to obey traffic signals. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision point was the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692360, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15