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An e-bike traveling east on W 55 St struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The collision caused upper leg and hip contusions. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe lane changing as driver errors.

According to the police report, at 14:55 on W 55 St near Broadway in Manhattan, an e-bike traveling straight ahead eastbound failed to yield right-of-way and executed unsafe lane changing, striking a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors attributed to the e-bike driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection. The e-bike sustained no damage, indicating the impact was significant enough to injure the pedestrian without damaging the vehicle. This incident highlights driver errors in yielding and lane discipline as critical causes of harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at West 36th Street. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock with visible trauma but no complaint of pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 36th Street in Manhattan struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the left rear quarter panel, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was reported to be in shock but had no visible complaints of pain. There were no contributing factors listed related to the pedestrian’s actions or equipment. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow after a collision with a GMC SUV on West 44th Street in Manhattan. The impact hit the SUV’s left side doors, injuring the cyclist despite helmet use.

According to the police report, at 17:55 on West 44th Street in Manhattan, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2021 GMC SUV traveling eastbound. The SUV struck the bicyclist on its left side doors, causing the rider to be ejected from his bike. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead, while the SUV’s pre-crash action was classified as 'Other*'. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the impact location and injury severity highlight the danger posed by the SUV’s maneuver. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash, but the collision caused serious injury without any noted fault or error attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered a bruised elbow after colliding with a bus on West 42nd Street. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The bus showed no damage, while the sedan’s left side was impacted.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on West 42nd Street near 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors on the sedan driver's part. The bus, traveling westbound, struck the sedan’s left side doors while the sedan was parked. The bus sustained no damage. The sedan driver was not using any safety equipment. This collision highlights driver errors involving inattention and yielding failures that led to injury and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi veered off Sixth Avenue, mounted the curb, and struck a crowd near Herald Square. Three pedestrians, including a child, landed in the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene. Metal, flesh, and concrete met in Midtown’s holiday rush.

Gothamist (2024-12-26) reports a Midtown crash where a taxi driver, experiencing a medical episode, drove onto the sidewalk at Sixth Avenue and West 34th Street, injuring a 9-year-old boy and two women. Police said, 'they did not suspect any criminality in the crash.' The driver, 58, remained at the scene and was taken for evaluation. Four others declined medical attention. The article notes, 'the driver was driving northbound on Sixth Avenue around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when he jumped the curb and plowed into a crowd.' The incident highlights the persistent risk posed by vehicles in crowded pedestrian zones, regardless of intent or driver health. No policy changes were announced.

• Taxi Jumps Curb, Hits Midtown Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2024-12-26

A sedan making an improper left turn struck a northbound motorcycle on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, helmeted and conscious, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan's left front bumper collided with the motorcycle's right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:33 p.m. on 8th Avenue near West 47th Street in Manhattan. A 2014 sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 2024 motorcycle traveling straight north. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The motorcycle driver, a 47-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper against the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound before the left turn. The collision highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers by vehicle drivers in Manhattan's traffic environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old man crossing outside a signal was struck by an eastbound bike in Manhattan. The impact caused a severe hip and upper leg injury, including fractures and dislocation. The bike hit the pedestrian center front, causing significant trauma.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a signal or crosswalk on West 38th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his hip and upper leg, classified as a severe injury (level 3). The collision involved a single bike traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian on its center front end. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly cited. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The bike was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted for the bike rider, and no driver license or jurisdiction information was provided. The incident highlights the dangers posed by bike-pedestrian collisions outside controlled crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a right turn struck an SUV traveling straight on W 57 St in Manhattan. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper turning and slippery pavement, highlighting driver error and hazardous conditions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:46 on W 57 St near 7 Ave in Manhattan. A box truck was making a right turn southbound when it collided with an eastbound SUV going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the truck and the center front end of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old man wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' by the box truck driver and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by improper vehicle maneuvers and hazardous road conditions in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman suffered a severe elbow fracture after a cyclist traveling west struck her outside an intersection in Manhattan. The crash occurred at 10:17 p.m. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling west on a bike collided with a 39-year-old female pedestrian outside an intersection near West 43rd Street in Manhattan at 10:17 p.m. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated lower arm and elbow injury. The point of impact was the center front end of the bicycle, which also sustained damage there. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor, indicating the pedestrian's confusion in the roadway. No driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation are noted. The cyclist was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but seriously injured. The report does not mention any safety equipment or crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a right turn on West 53rd Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:15 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 76-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end but sustained no damage. This incident highlights driver errors—specifically failure to yield and distraction—as the primary causes of the collision, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man was injured crossing with the signal on Avenue of the Americas. A 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue of the Americas and West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:03 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors related to the driver, and the pedestrian's actions were compliant, crossing with the signal. Vehicle damage was noted at the center front end, indicating a direct impact. The report does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the collision itself highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel collided near Grand Army Plaza. Two vehicles turned right, metal grinding metal. A 27-year-old man’s arm crushed, pinned in the wreck. The street stilled, echoing with the weight of driver error and broken machinery.

According to the police report, a lift boom and a Lucid sedan both attempted right turns on 5th Ave near Grand Army Plaza. The vehicles collided, with 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' cited as contributing factors. The crash left a 27-year-old male driver with severe crush injuries to his arm, pinned in his seat but conscious. The report details that both vehicles sustained significant damage to their quarter panels. No mention is made of any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The police report highlights improper lane usage as a primary driver error, underscoring the systemic danger when large vehicles and sedans maneuver tightly in Manhattan’s traffic. The focus remains on the hazardous driver actions that led to this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV on West 35th Street in Manhattan. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg injury but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 35th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan at 9:08 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Ford SUV traveling north struck her at the center front end. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injury to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the primary cause centers on the driver’s limited view. The SUV showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed. This collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver sightlines in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776983, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Manhattan’s W 43rd Street. The crash injured a 58-year-old female driver, causing neck whiplash. Police cited unsafe lane changing and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling northbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:02 on W 43rd Street in Manhattan. Two SUVs, both traveling northbound, collided when one vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the other. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 58-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. These driver errors highlight systemic dangers related to lane discipline and vehicle spacing on busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted taxi driver collided with a sedan on West 36th Street. The impact struck the taxi’s right front bumper and the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on West 36th Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The taxi, traveling north, struck the sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The taxi driver, a 46-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The driver’s distraction and fatigue were key errors leading to the impact and subsequent injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775143, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan made a right turn and hit her while she crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing a collision on West 42nd Street in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 42nd Street in Manhattan struck a 34-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The collision occurred at 4:16 a.m. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious after the impact. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan was making a right turn when the impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, damaging that area. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was legally crossing, emphasizing the driver's failure to yield and maintain attention as the root causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775795, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist traveling east on W 35 St collided with a 65-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a male bicyclist traveling straight ahead eastbound on W 35 St struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near 8 Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the bicycle, which sustained damage in the same area. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impairment played a role in the crash. The pedestrian was in the roadway performing 'other actions' at the time of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The focus remains on the bicyclist's impaired operation leading to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a cyclist traveling east hit her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact struck the center front end of the bike, causing serious injury and highlighting risks at unsignaled crossings.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 9:10 AM in Manhattan near West 40th Street. She was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when a male cyclist traveling east struck her with the center front end of his bike. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding. The cyclist was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision underscores the dangers pedestrians face even in marked crosswalks without signal control, emphasizing the systemic risk posed by vehicle-pedestrian interactions in such conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773573, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on W 57 St hit two elderly pedestrians crossing against the signal. Both suffered bruises and shock, with back and hip injuries. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed to the crash at night in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 2019 sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling eastbound on W 57 St near 8 Ave at 11:08 PM when it struck two pedestrians at the intersection. Both victims, aged 83 and 92, were crossing against the signal. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, along with slippery pavement conditions. The sedan's point of impact was the left front bumper, indicating the vehicle struck the pedestrians while going straight ahead. Both pedestrians sustained contusions and bruises, with injuries to the back and hip-upper leg respectively, and were in shock. The report highlights the driver's unsafe speed as a critical factor in the collision, emphasizing systemic danger posed by speeding vehicles in pedestrian-heavy areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774164, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two eastbound vehicles crashed at W 48 St and 7 Ave in Manhattan. A 67-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:24 on W 48 St near 7 Ave in Manhattan. Two vehicles—a 2019 GMC truck and a 2023 Toyota sedan—were traveling eastbound and collided frontally. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the truck and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sole injured party was the 67-year-old male driver of the truck, who sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists 'Unspecified' as contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773335, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15