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A 26-year-old male bicyclist and a 74-year-old female pedestrian collided in Manhattan’s Times Square. Both suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:11 in Manhattan’s Times Square involving a southbound bicyclist and a pedestrian not at an intersection. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The 74-year-old female pedestrian suffered abrasions to her hip and upper leg. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as contributing factors for both parties. The bicyclist was traveling straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with the right front bumper of his bike. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The report highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield, as central to the crash, without attributing fault to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728606, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman suffered a concussion and head injury after a bike rider distracted by inattention struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred, leaving her injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 48 Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan around 5 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the bike rider failed to maintain attention. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The bike rider was traveling straight ahead at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted vehicle operators to vulnerable road users at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a collision with a Chevrolet SUV traveling east on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The SUV struck the bike on its right side doors, causing shock and injury to the cyclist.

According to the police report, a Chevrolet SUV and a bicycle, both traveling east on West 50th Street near Avenue of the Americas, collided at 15:42. The SUV impacted the bike on its right side doors, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report does not list specific contributing factors or driver errors for the SUV, nor does it cite any contributing factors for the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused the bicyclist to go into shock. The data highlights the danger posed by side impacts from larger vehicles to vulnerable bicyclists in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman suffered a head injury after being hit by a bicycle traveling east on West 55 Street. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The crash caused a concussion and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured after a collision with a bicycle traveling eastbound on West 55 Street in Manhattan at 3:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection and without a crossing signal. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The bicycle was going straight ahead and struck the pedestrian at the center front end, sustaining no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly noted in the data. The focus remains on the pedestrian's crossing behavior as a contributing factor, with no mention of helmet use or other victim factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south on 5th Avenue collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The 60-year-old cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee and lower leg. The crash caused no damage to the taxi but left the bike damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:34 AM on 5th Avenue near East 37th Street in Manhattan. A taxi traveling straight ahead struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center back end. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2023 vehicle. The bicyclist was unlicensed and was riding without safety equipment. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," indicating the cyclist's maneuver contributed to the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound Chevy sedan turning left at 7th Avenue and Broadway. His head split open. Blood pooled on white paint. The driver remained in her seat. The car showed no scars.

At the intersection of 7th Avenue and Broadway in Manhattan, a 78-year-old man was struck by a southbound Chevy sedan making a left turn, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:30 a.m. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' when the collision happened. The man suffered a severe head injury, with 'severe bleeding' noted at the scene. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan, registered in New York and driven by a licensed driver from New Jersey, showed no visible damage. The driver remained in her seat after the crash. The report makes clear that the pedestrian was lawfully crossing at the intersection when the driver failed to execute a proper turn and struck him.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver’s inattention caused a collision with a 27-year-old bicyclist on West 43rd Street. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The taxi was parked and showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 7 p.m. on West 43rd Street in Manhattan. A 2019 taxi, parked and facing west, struck a bicyclist traveling westbound. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors on the taxi driver’s part. The taxi showed no damage at the right rear quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable cyclists in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and ejected near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver errors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:58 near West 58 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old female, was injured and ejected from the point of impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior is noted as contributing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely near Central Park South. The collision caused injury without vehicle damage. Police reports highlight driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the cyclist.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 near 160 Central Park South in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV, traveling west, backed unsafely and struck him. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist, though no vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter rider was ejected and injured after a rear-end collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The crash involved defective pavement, contributing to the incident. The rider suffered facial contusions and shock, highlighting road hazards and driver errors.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2024 Lexus SUV traveling eastbound on West 40 Street in Manhattan at 14:20. The SUV was going straight ahead when it rear-ended the e-scooter, which was avoiding an object in the roadway. The report cites "Pavement Defective" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating hazardous road conditions played a role. The e-scooter rider sustained facial contusions and was in shock. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The collision underscores the danger posed by defective pavement and driver failure to maintain safe distance or awareness, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723529, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling west on West 53rd Street collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on West 53rd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A 19-year-old male bicyclist was making a right turn when a taxi traveling straight west struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was going straight ahead, and the bike rider was the only occupant on his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any safety equipment use. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the disproportionate risk to the vulnerable bicyclist in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man walking against traffic on Madison Avenue was struck by a northbound taxi changing lanes. The impact injured his shoulder and upper arm, leaving him bruised but conscious. Driver inattention caused the collision outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Madison Avenue struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian who was walking against traffic outside an intersection. The taxi driver was changing lanes when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain proper attention while maneuvering the vehicle. The pedestrian's position and action—walking along the highway against traffic—were noted but not listed as contributing factors. The driver held a valid New York license and was operating a 2016 Toyota taxi at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on West 40 Street struck the rear of another vehicle. The impact injured a 35-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing neck contusions. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt during the collision.

According to the police report, at 11:43 PM on West 40 Street, a sedan traveling straight ahead eastbound collided with the center back end of another vehicle also traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's front center striking the rear center of the vehicle ahead. The crash injured a 35-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the sedan. She suffered neck contusions and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision suggests driver error related to following too closely or failure to maintain control, though no explicit driver fault is cited. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and elbow injuries after a collision caused by driver inattention. The cyclist was not ejected and experienced shock. The crash occurred near 330 Madison Avenue in Manhattan during early evening hours.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash near 330 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, at 18:19. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was not ejected from the bike. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was operating the bike without any safety equipment. The vehicle involved was a bike with no reported damage, and the bicyclist was the sole occupant. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers, as noted in the police report, without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman was injured crossing West 40th Street in Manhattan. A male cyclist traveling west struck her with his bike’s front center. The police report cites driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling west on West 40th Street struck a 34-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The collision occurred around 11:40 PM in Manhattan’s 10018 zip code. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The cyclist’s bike impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, but the bike sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted and speeding cyclists in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by passing too closely. The crash occurred in Manhattan on West 57th Street, highlighting dangers of risky passing maneuvers in dense traffic.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on West 57th Street in Manhattan at 8:27 AM. The driver, operating a Kaabo e-scooter, was traveling west and was involved in a collision with the center front end of his vehicle damaged. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The incident underscores the risks posed by close passing maneuvers in urban environments. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a Tesla sedan struck him at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling southwest, hit him on the left rear bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:41 on West 53rd Street near Broadway in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling southwest and going straight ahead, struck him with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a factor in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720028, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck a van traveling northbound on Avenue of the Americas. The van’s front passenger, a 38-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ front and side panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM on Avenue of the Americas near West 41st Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver was making a left turn when the collision happened, striking the van traveling straight northbound. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front quarter panel and the van’s right front bumper. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The van carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 38-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The taxi had one licensed male driver. Vehicle damage included the taxi’s left side doors and the van’s right front bumper. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720437, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man was injured crossing against the signal at a Manhattan intersection. The SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, dislocated face but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 49 Street and 7 Avenue in Manhattan at 8:09 AM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a southbound 2022 Lincoln SUV. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated face but remained conscious. The report notes no damage to the vehicle. While the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is documented, no driver contributing factors were specified. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This incident highlights the collision impact and injury severity resulting from the pedestrian's crossing behavior and the vehicle's involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719881, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old taxi driver died behind the wheel on West 47th Street. No crash, no screech, just silence and a worn seat. The police report cites driver inexperience. The city’s streets claim another life, quietly, in the evening rush.

According to the police report, a taxi was parked on West 47th Street near Sixth Avenue when its 39-year-old driver died behind the wheel at 17:10. The report states, "No crash, no screech, no struggle. Just a lap belt, a worn seat, and the quiet failure of inexperience." The only contributing factor listed is "Driver Inexperience." The driver was found in the parked vehicle, wearing a lap belt, and was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists involved in the incident. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the systemic risks and challenges faced by drivers on New York City streets, as underscored by the official attribution of inexperience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719883, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15