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A box truck driver collided with a bus at Central Park South, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles were traveling east when the box truck struck the bus’s right front bumper.

At 15:32 in Manhattan near 220 Central Park South, a collision occurred involving a box truck and a bus, both traveling east. According to the police report, the box truck driver, a 42-year-old woman, failed to yield right-of-way. The box truck impacted the bus on its right front bumper, damaging the truck’s right side doors. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma described as whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, with no other driver or victim behaviors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, resulting in injury even to the driver herself.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759184, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old woman crossing 7 Avenue near West 42 Street was struck by a southbound bike. She suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious. The bike showed no damage. Police cited unspecified contributing factors without noting driver errors.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue at or near West 42 Street in Manhattan at 9:25 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a southbound bicycle, which impacted her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion and bruising but remained conscious. The bicycle showed no damage. The report lists 'Unspecified' as contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without assigning fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a 38-year-old male e-bike rider traveling straight on West 38 Street in Manhattan. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:20 on West 38 Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike rider going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The 38-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors from the SUV driver. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the e-bike's front end, while the SUV showed no damage. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757459, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a bicyclist from behind on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Police cite the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:02 AM on West 42nd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A bus traveling eastbound rear-ended a bicyclist also moving eastbound. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old male, was injured with trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The cyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. The bus showed no damage, while the bike sustained impact damage at the center back end. The police data does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver error of the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided near 606 8th Avenue in Manhattan. Both male drivers suffered head injuries and concussions. Police report cites unsafe speed as the contributing factor. Both drivers were in shock but not ejected from their vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 606 8th Avenue in Manhattan at 5:57 AM. Two sedans, both traveling north, collided while parked. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers, males aged 28 and 30, sustained head injuries and were diagnosed with concussions. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were in shock at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims' behavior or safety equipment use beyond noting one driver used a lap belt and the other none.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion in the impact.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on 5 Avenue near East 51 Street in Manhattan when she was struck by a southbound sedan. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault from the report. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The sedan, a 2017 Mercedes, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper but reportedly sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed driver views in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus collided with a southbound bicyclist on 5th Avenue, injuring the rider’s elbow and arm. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered shock. Police cited driver inattention and outside distractions as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 5th Avenue near East 38th Street in Manhattan at 4:15 p.m. A bus traveling southbound struck a bicyclist also heading southbound. The point of impact was the bus’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors, highlighting errors on the part of the vehicle driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The focus remains on the bus driver’s failure to maintain attention, which led to this collision and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman suffered a back injury and shock when a male cyclist traveling south struck her. According to the police report, the cyclist failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus.

According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on 7th Avenue collided with a 66-year-old female pedestrian at 9:30 AM in Manhattan. The pedestrian was injured in the back and experienced shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both the cyclist and the pedestrian. The pedestrian was engaged in 'Getting On/Off Vehicle Other Than School Bus' at the time of the crash. The cyclist's point of impact was the center front end of his bike, which sustained no damage. The cyclist was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report highlights the cyclist's failure to yield right-of-way as the critical driver error leading to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on East 48th Street. The bicyclist suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm, sustaining minor bleeding and shock. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck the cyclist’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 AM on East 48th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was injured with trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, experiencing minor bleeding and shock. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver or the bicyclist, but the collision during the sedan’s left turn indicates a failure to yield to the bicyclist’s right of way. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable cyclists in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old female bicyclist suffered a head contusion and shock after a collision on East 40 Street. The bike was making a left turn when struck at the center front end by another vehicle traveling straight. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female bicyclist was injured on East 40 Street at 7:10 AM. The bicyclist, traveling north and making a left turn, was struck at the center front end by another vehicle moving straight east. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and was in shock but was not ejected from the bike. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both parties, with no direct driver errors cited. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the other vehicle and other damage to the bike. The report focuses on the impact and injuries without assigning fault or noting victim behavior as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756429, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck an e-scooter rider on West 42 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered head abrasions. Police cited the bus driver’s inattention and following too closely as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on West 42 Street near Broadway in Manhattan. The bus was traveling straight ahead when it rear-ended an e-scooter that was parked or stationary. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the bus driver. The e-scooter sustained no damage, and the bus also showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious after the crash but injured. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe following distances in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on West 51 Street near 7 Avenue. The impact involved the left front bumper of an unspecified vehicle traveling south. The cyclist was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 PM on West 51 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the point of impact as the left front bumper of an unspecified vehicle traveling south. The bicyclist was traveling east and was not wearing any safety equipment. The contributing factors listed are unspecified, with no direct mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike but experienced shock. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the vehicle. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without assigning blame to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old woman suffered head injuries and bruises after a taxi struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s illness was cited as a contributing factor in the crash at Madison Avenue and East 54th Street.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a taxi at the intersection of Madison Avenue and East 54th Street in Manhattan at 8:30 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists the driver’s illness as a contributing factor, indicating a failure in driver condition management. The taxi was traveling north and impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and contusions but remained conscious. No other driver errors or pedestrian contributing factors were noted in the report. The crash involved two taxis, with one stopped in traffic and the other entering a parked position, but only one taxi struck the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at 7 Avenue and West 42 Street in Manhattan. The female driver of one sedan suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and driver distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:31 PM on 7 Avenue near West 42 Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling east and south collided, impacting the center front end of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. The female driver of the southbound sedan, age 43, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured driver beyond those cited by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old male driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Park Avenue. The sedan struck an object with its left front bumper. Police cited driver inattention and outside distraction as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male driver operating a 2019 sedan on Park Avenue in Manhattan was injured in a crash at 4:10 a.m. The vehicle, traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted with its left front bumper, causing center front-end damage. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, remaining conscious throughout. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New Jersey. This incident underscores the dangers of driver distraction, which directly led to the collision and the driver's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided at West 50th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers and a passenger sustained bruises and contusions. Impact damaged front ends. Police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Injuries included shoulder and head trauma.

According to the police report, at 19:35 on West 50th Street near 7th Avenue in Manhattan, two SUVs traveling north and west collided. One vehicle, a 2015 Chevrolet SUV, was going straight north and struck the other, a 2018 Ford SUV traveling west. The point of impact was the center front end of the Chevrolet and the left front bumper of the Ford. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The driver of the Chevrolet SUV suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries with contusions, while the Ford SUV's front passenger sustained head injuries and bruising. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused moderate vehicle damage and resulted in injury severity level 3 for both injured parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743758, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist suffered head abrasions after a collision on 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved driver inattention, striking the cyclist from behind. The rider was not ejected and wore no helmet, sustaining moderate injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 7:20 AM on 5 Avenue near West 37 Street in Manhattan. The injured party was a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound, who sustained head abrasions and was not ejected from his bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the bicyclist's vehicle, indicating a rear-end collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The data shows the bicyclist was going straight ahead when struck. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man was injured when a bus traveling east on West 42nd Street struck him outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. According to police, pedestrian confusion contributed to the crash.

At 18:46 on West 42nd Street in Manhattan, a bus traveling straight ahead struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian outside an intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus impacted the pedestrian on its right rear quarter panel but sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no helmet or crossing signal issues were mentioned. The crash highlights risks posed by pedestrian confusion in traffic environments involving large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan collided with her bike’s center front end. The crash occurred in Manhattan when the sedan, parked westbound, improperly passed too closely, striking the cyclist’s left side.

According to the police report, the collision happened at West 47 Street in Manhattan around 13:05. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old woman riding westbound, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was parked westbound and struck the bicyclist on the left side doors. The report cites the driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely," indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance or proper lane position when passing the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man crossing East 39 Street against the signal was struck by a westbound sedan. The impact injured his elbow and lower arm, leaving him conscious with abrasions. The driver proceeded straight, hitting the pedestrian with the right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 39 Street at the intersection with Park Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan traveling westbound went straight ahead and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated as 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any specific contributing factors attributed to the driver, but the pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted. The sedan was occupied by two licensed drivers, with damage classified as 'Other' to the vehicle's right front bumper. This collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicles striking pedestrians crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15