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An intoxicated female driver crashed her SUV head-on into a parked sedan on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The impact caused front-end damage to the SUV and side damage to the sedan. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:50 on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Ford SUV, was traveling east when she struck a parked 2008 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. The report identifies 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver failed to yield while making a left turn on Vanderbilt Ave. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:17 on Vanderbilt Ave near E 47 St in Manhattan. A 52-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection when a Toyota SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her on the left rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver errors as the cause, with no contributing pedestrian factors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding north was injured when a parked van’s left side door struck him. The impact fractured his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the crash involved confusion by the bicyclist, resulting in serious injury without ejection.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was injured after colliding with the left side doors of a parked 2018 Ford van on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm, classified as a severe injury. The van was stationary before the crash, and the point of impact was the van’s left side doors. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion on the bicyclist’s part. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No driver errors by the van operator were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles and the vulnerability of cyclists in such scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798996, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man driving a 2017 Hyundai sedan took a right turn too fast at W 49th Street and 8th Avenue. The car's front center struck a fixed object. He suffered head injuries and was found semi-conscious behind the wheel.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was injured in a crash at 5:28 a.m. on W 49th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 2017 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn when it struck a fixed object with the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was alone, suffered severe head lacerations, and was found half-awake behind the wheel. The narrative states, 'A 2017 Hyundai turned too fast. Metal struck stone. A young man, 22, slumped behind the wheel, head bleeding, half-awake.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turns, as documented by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A male driver lost consciousness while operating a sedan on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle overturned, causing severe whole-body injuries and shock. Police report cites loss of consciousness as the primary contributing factor in this violent crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on 8th Avenue near West 54th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a male occupant of a sedan, lost consciousness while driving, which led to the vehicle overturning. The report identifies 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The overturned sedan and damage to other parked vehicles indicate a violent impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the dangers posed when a driver becomes incapacitated behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck an e-scooter on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a severe back injury including fracture and dislocation. Both vehicles showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:03 PM on East 59th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a motorcycle traveling northwest and an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated back, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes the e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained no damage, with the point of impact recorded as the right front bumper of the e-scooter. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the collision's impact and the serious injury to the vulnerable e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on W 45 St in Manhattan. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage and disregarded traffic control as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 45 St near 8 Ave in Manhattan at 8:53 PM. Two SUVs traveling north were involved. The rear SUV, occupied by a licensed male driver and one passenger, was stopped in traffic when the following SUV struck its center back end. The front SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. Both drivers and the front passenger sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The police report lists the contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver errors in lane management and failure to obey traffic signals. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused shock and injury but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man pedaled west on W 51st. The door of a parked SUV swung open. His bike crashed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The SUV stood untouched. The man died on the street, another life ended by steel and carelessness.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old man riding a bike westbound on W 51st Street at 5th Avenue collided with the door of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'A 67-year-old man on a bike hit the door of a parked SUV. No helmet. His head struck hard. He flew, then fell. Blood spread. The SUV was untouched. He died.' The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was parked, and the cyclist was ejected upon impact, suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between vulnerable road users and parked vehicles in Manhattan’s dense streetscape.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796322, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck him on W 35th Street. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield. The cyclist was not ejected but experienced shock and pain.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 8:30 PM on W 35th Street near 7th Avenue in Manhattan. A Nissan SUV traveling east struck a southbound bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was not reported. This crash highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and failure to yield, as critical causes of injury to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV turned left on W 58th Street and crushed an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The left bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk, beneath the city’s cold lights. The street swallowed her name.

An 83-year-old woman was killed while crossing W 58th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the signal' when a northbound SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The impact crushed her head, and she died at the scene, in the crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Mazda SUV, operated by a licensed male driver. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'making left turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited beyond the vehicle’s movement, but the victim’s lawful crossing is clear. The report notes her position as 'Pedestrian at Intersection' and her action as 'Crossing With Signal.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a U-turn struck a 22-year-old female bicyclist traveling straight east on West 57th Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.

At approximately 9:15 AM in Manhattan near West 57th Street, a taxi driver making a U-turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight east, according to the police report. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report cites the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's left rear bumper. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi showed no vehicle damage. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and ignoring traffic signals, which directly led to the cyclist's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bus slammed into a 39-year-old man near East 51st Street. The right front bumper hit with force. The man, not in the roadway, died at the scene. Steel and speed left no chance. The city’s danger is relentless.

A 39-year-old man was killed when a southbound bus struck him near Fifth Avenue and East 51st Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 21:34. The report states, 'A southbound bus struck a 39-year-old man who was not in the roadway. The right front bumper hit him. He died at the scene. His body bore the full weight of steel and speed.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The bus was traveling straight ahead when its right front bumper made contact with the pedestrian. The victim was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No driver errors are specified in the report, but the lethal outcome underscores the ever-present risk posed by large vehicles in dense urban environments. Victim behavior is not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a right turn hit her on West 52nd Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s vehicle impacted her with the right front bumper, causing bruising and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:22 on West 52nd Street near 5th Avenue in Manhattan. A 44-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2022 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s right turn, indicating a failure to avoid the pedestrian in the crosswalk. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan when a vehicle made an unsafe lane change. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered lower leg injuries. The crash demolished the bike’s front end and damaged the vehicle’s left bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 620 Madison Avenue in Manhattan around noon. A licensed male driver from New Jersey was operating a bike traveling east, going straight ahead, when a Toyota car/SUV traveling east attempted to pass and made an unsafe lane change. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the cyclist’s bike, demolishing the bike and causing injuries to the cyclist’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male wearing a helmet, was conscious and sustained internal complaints. The primary contributing factor cited was the vehicle driver’s unsafe lane changing. No other contributing factors were specified. The report highlights the driver error as the cause of the collision and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Manhattan when an SUV made a left turn and struck him head-on. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist incoherent with upper arm injuries and internal complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:08 on West 39th Street near 7th Avenue in Manhattan. A 2015 Nissan SUV was making a left turn westbound when it struck a westbound bicyclist head-on at the center front end. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm and internal injuries, rendering him incoherent. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact on its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making turns in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788184, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a northbound cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. The driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck contusions. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The cyclist’s condition is unreported. Impact damaged the sedan’s right side doors.

According to the police report, at 9:40 p.m. on Avenue of the Americas near W 46 St in Manhattan, a 2015 BMW sedan traveling east collided with a northbound bicycle. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The driver, a 39-year-old licensed woman, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist, and no victim behaviors were noted. The cyclist’s injuries or condition were not detailed in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis collided making right turns on W 54 St near 8 Ave in Manhattan. The impact struck the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 54-year-old male driver suffered a neck contusion and bruising.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:06 on W 54 St near 8 Ave in Manhattan. Both vehicles were taxis traveling northeast and making right turns when the collision happened. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of one taxi and the right front bumper of the other. The injured party was a 54-year-old male driver, who was conscious and sustained a neck contusion and bruising. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited. The crash highlights the risks of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman crossing a marked crosswalk was struck by an eastbound e-scooter. She suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury. The scooter sustained front-end damage. The crash exposed gaps in driver control and intersection safety.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on W 54 St near 6H Ave at 5:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when an eastbound e-scooter traveling straight ahead struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3. The e-scooter also sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. However, the collision at a marked crosswalk involving a vehicle traveling straight ahead suggests a failure to yield or lack of adequate control by the e-scooter operator. No helmet or safety equipment was noted for the pedestrian or driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla SUV collided with a bicyclist on West 53rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered upper arm injuries and bruising. Police cite improper lane usage by the SUV driver as the cause. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on West 53rd Street in Manhattan. A 2023 Tesla SUV, traveling westbound, struck a 28-year-old male bicyclist also traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained upper arm injuries and contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the SUV driver as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and from New Jersey. The bicyclist wore a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the cyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage by motor vehicles in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided while making right turns on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The crash caused upper arm injuries to one driver. Police cited improper turning and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Avenue of the Americas collided near West 58th Street at 18:10. Both drivers were making right turns when the collision occurred. The impact was between the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factors to the crash. One 25-year-old male driver suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors in maneuvering and lane discipline on a busy Manhattan avenue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15