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Two sedans collided on East 42 Street at 5:50 p.m. A 27-year-old driver suffered bruises and an arm injury. Police cite defective brakes as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the front bumpers of both vehicles, revealing mechanical failure and driver error.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 42 Street at 17:50 involving two sedans, including a taxi. The report highlights 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure played a role in the collision. The 27-year-old male driver, who was conscious and not ejected, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The impact points were the right front bumper of the taxi and the left front bumper of the other sedan, both sustaining damage. The drivers were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on vehicle defects and driver errors that led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731110, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old moped driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries after striking defective pavement in Manhattan. The vehicle’s left front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male moped driver was injured while traveling north near East 34 Street in Manhattan. The crash occurred at 3:30 PM and involved impact to the left front quarter panel of the moped. The report cites 'Pavement Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver, who was licensed and wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any driver errors beyond the hazardous road condition, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by defective pavement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider traveling north on East 42nd Street struck debris obstructing the path. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to the rider’s lower arm and hand. The rider was helmeted and conscious after the crash, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-bike rider traveling north on East 42nd Street collided with an obstruction or debris in his path at 9:20 AM. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor, indicating the rider encountered a hazardous condition on the roadway. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was an e-bike with no damage reported. The crash narrative and contributing factors emphasize the presence of debris as the primary cause, highlighting a systemic danger in the roadway environment rather than any fault of the rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south struck a parked sedan on East 34 Street, causing injuries to the taxi driver and front passenger. Both suffered head contusions. Police cite driver inattention and limited view as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 on East 34 Street when a taxi traveling south collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the taxi's left side doors and the sedan's center back end. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi's front passenger and driver both sustained head contusions and bruises but were conscious and not ejected. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims' actions, focusing instead on driver error and environmental conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a box truck struck him from behind on East 34th Street in Manhattan. The truck driver was slowing but followed too closely, causing the collision. The cyclist suffered abrasions and shoulder injuries.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on East 34th Street in Manhattan struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist from behind at 7:57 a.m. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained upper arm and shoulder abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The truck driver was slowing or stopping but failed to maintain a safe distance, with 'Following Too Closely' cited as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the truck's left rear bumper hitting the center front end of the bike. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error was the truck driver's failure to keep adequate distance. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious and injured but not fatally harmed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman crossing East 30 Street with the signal was struck by a Jeep SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 30 Street at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Jeep SUV, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice for emphasis. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to maintain attention during the turn, directly causing the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man suffered back injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing internal injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Park Avenue made a left turn onto East 33 Street at 22:17 in Manhattan. The vehicle's left front bumper struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained internal back injuries and remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, while no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper. This incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723881, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV collided with the right rear quarter panel of a freight dump truck making a right turn on 3 Avenue. The SUV driver, a 64-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt. Driver inattention cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 3 Avenue near East 33 Street in Manhattan at 12:20 PM. A 64-year-old male SUV driver, traveling westbound and going straight ahead, struck the right rear quarter panel of a freight dump truck that was making a right turn. The impact was on the left side doors of the SUV, causing head injuries and whiplash to the driver, who remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. There are no victim behaviors listed as contributing factors. The freight dump truck driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in complex urban traffic maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722433, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman crossing at a marked crosswalk was struck by a sedan backing out near the Queens Midtown Tunnel exit. The impact caused contusions and injuries to her lower arm and hand. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the suddenness of the collision.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on East 38 Street near the Queens Midtown Tunnel exit in Manhattan. The sedan involved was backing northwest when it struck the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the pre-crash action of backing suggests a failure to adequately check for pedestrians before reversing. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but no police report factors attribute fault or blame to her. This incident underscores the dangers posed by vehicle backing maneuvers in pedestrian zones.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver, traveling west on East 39 Street, collided with a northbound sedan turning left improperly. The moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Unsafe speed and improper turning by the sedan driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 39 Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan at 12:45. A moped traveling west struck the left front quarter panel of a northbound sedan that was making an improper left turn. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male, was cited for unsafe speed and turning improperly. The moped driver was ejected from the vehicle, sustaining abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The sedan sustained damage to the right side doors, and the moped's left front quarter panel was damaged. The report highlights driver errors of unsafe speed and improper turning as the contributing factors, focusing on the sedan driver's actions without attributing fault to the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on East 28 Street. The cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on East 28 Street was struck by a 2014 Toyota sedan making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained a contusion to the hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and sedan collided on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The front passenger in the sedan suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:34 AM on Park Avenue near East 36th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2023 taxi traveling north and a 2021 sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The front passenger of the sedan, a 31-year-old female, sustained injuries to her knee and lower leg, described as contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a slowing SUV on 1 Avenue in Manhattan shortly after midnight. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. on 1 Avenue near East 30 Street in Manhattan. A 2023 taxi traveling north struck the center back end of a 2022 SUV that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the taxi driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The taxi's front end and the SUV's rear end sustained damage. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic and the resulting harm to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old man suffered a concussion and upper leg injury after being struck outside an intersection on East 42nd Street. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The crash involved a Nissan SUV with no reported driver errors or contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured on East 42nd Street in Manhattan around 16:45. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injury while located outside an intersection, described as "Other Actions in Roadway." The involved vehicle was a Nissan SUV registered in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The absence of driver error in the report highlights systemic dangers pedestrians face even when no explicit fault is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717489, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old bicyclist suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan struck him on East 44th Street. The crash involved driver inexperience and inattention, causing significant impact to the cyclist’s front center and left side of the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:56 AM on East 44th Street in Manhattan. A sedan and a bicycle collided, with the sedan impacting the left side doors and the bicycle sustaining damage to its center front end. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The evidence points to driver error as the primary cause of the crash, with no contributing fault attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a parked SUV on 1 Avenue. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered injuries and incoherence. Police cited illness as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the front of the sedan and rear of the SUV.

According to the police report, a 2009 sedan driven by a 45-year-old licensed male driver traveling north on 1 Avenue collided with a parked 2016 SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. The sedan driver was injured and incoherent following the crash, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists illness as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a possible medical event affecting the driver's control. The SUV was stationary before impact, with its driver licensed and female. Vehicle damage was consistent with a rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711416, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a 17-year-old bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The crash happened at night in Manhattan, with failure to yield right-of-way cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2018 Hyundai sedan was making a left turn on East 34th Street in Manhattan at 9:15 p.m. when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight north. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor in the collision. The sedan driver was licensed in Florida and the crash occurred in Council District 4. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on East 25 Street. The female driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash, left in shock. The crash involved driver inattention, causing significant front-end damage to both cars.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling on East 25 Street collided at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The female driver of the northbound sedan, aged 60, was injured with back pain and whiplash and was reported to be in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was significant on the front ends, indicating a forceful impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man suffered severe full-body injuries after an SUV struck him at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 33rd Street in Manhattan at 9:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling south struck him with the center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries affecting his entire body and was in shock. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report focuses on the driver’s errors as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709323, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn collided with a westbound bicyclist on East 37 Street. The cyclist suffered upper leg injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on East 37 Street was struck by a taxi making a left turn. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Tesla. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights driver error during turning maneuvers as a systemic danger to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15