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Two cyclists collided head-on on Manhattan’s 1 Avenue near East 57 Street. One rider suffered facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both cyclists were unlicensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:57 on 1 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan. Two bicyclists traveling in opposite directions collided head-on. The injured bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. Both cyclists were unlicensed drivers. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were bikes traveling straight ahead, with impact at the center front end. The injured rider was not using any safety equipment. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted cycling and unlicensed operation in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi hit a 23-year-old bicyclist on 3rd Avenue late at night. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash, which left the bike undamaged.

According to the police report, at 23:13 on 3rd Avenue near 797 in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper against the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the taxi driver's part. The taxi was going straight ahead with no occupants, and the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver backing up in Manhattan struck an 80-year-old woman at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi was backing eastbound near East 53 Street in Manhattan when it struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock, classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision while backing, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and inexperience, in pedestrian crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV, its driver unlicensed, struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb on East 59th Street. The right front bumper shattered her pelvis. She died on the pavement. The car bore no mark. The city’s danger remains unyielding.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 59th Street struck an 81-year-old woman near the curb with its right front bumper. The impact shattered her pelvis, causing fatal crush injuries. The report states the victim 'died on the pavement.' The SUV showed no damage. Critically, the police report notes the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No license, no right to drive, yet the vehicle continued straight ahead, ending a life. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative centers the unlicensed driver as a key element. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The system allowed a driver with no license to operate a powerful vehicle, with deadly results.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan at Lexington Avenue. The impact fractured and dislocated his lower leg and foot. The sedan’s right front bumper bore the damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lexington Avenue in Manhattan around 8:00 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a southbound sedan traveling straight ahead struck him with its right front bumper. The collision caused fractures and dislocations to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious following the impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The sedan’s damage was limited to the right front bumper, indicating the point of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield were cited in the report, but the collision at a signalized intersection highlights systemic dangers faced by pedestrians in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling east and a sedan turning right collided on East 57th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered a shoulder injury and abrasion. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the collision impact and driver actions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on East 57th Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. A 2021 PREVO bus traveling straight east struck a 2022 Mercedes sedan making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the bus's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper, damaging the sedan's right side doors and the bus's center front end. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old female, was injured with a shoulder-upper arm injury and abrasions but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without naming driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, especially involving turning maneuvers and large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762004, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A helmeted e-scooter rider was ejected and injured when an SUV made a left turn on 2 Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused a violent impact to the rider’s shoulder and upper arm, leaving abrasions and serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2 Avenue near East 56 Street in Manhattan at 6:50 AM. A 34-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound was struck by a 2022 Honda SUV making a left turn in the same direction. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The e-scooter rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries classified as severity level 3, along with abrasions. The SUV sustained front center-end damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior, placing full emphasis on the driver’s failure to maintain attention during the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi, parked and then moving west, struck a 29-year-old female bicyclist also traveling west on East 51st Street. The cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and contusions. The crash resulted from driver inattention and distraction, according to the police report.

At approximately 9:10 AM in Manhattan near East 51st Street, a collision occurred between a taxi and a bicyclist. According to the police report, the taxi was initially parked but then involved in a crash impacting the right side doors. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old female wearing a helmet, was traveling westbound and struck the taxi's right side with the center front end of her bike. She sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factor, indicating errors on the part of the vehicle driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2023 vehicle. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman suffered a fractured knee and lower leg after being struck while crossing 2 Avenue at East 57 Street. She was conscious but seriously hurt, with dislocations and fractures to her lower extremity. The driver’s errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 2 Avenue and East 57 Street in Manhattan at 3:10 PM. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, sustaining a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding are documented in the data. The victim was conscious at the scene and suffered serious lower extremity injuries. The absence of identified driver errors in the report highlights systemic dangers at this intersection but does not assign fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and an e-scooter collided on East 57th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 20-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions and upper leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact at the front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:21 on East 57th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A taxi traveling west and an e-scooter traveling south collided head-on, with impact on the taxi's right front bumper and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and suffered abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. He was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or victim fault. The data highlights the dangers of interactions between motorized vehicles and micromobility devices in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a cyclist struck her at an East 58th Street intersection. The crash unfolded as the cyclist failed to yield right-of-way, compounding driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 3:50 PM on East 58th Street in Manhattan involving a bicycle and a 76-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured in the hip and upper leg area and experienced shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, described as 'Getting On/Off Vehicle Other Than School Bus' at the time of impact. The cyclist was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the bike. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The incident highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, as central causes of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman walking outside an intersection on 1 Avenue suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an e-scooter collided with her front center. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on 1 Avenue near East 58 Street in Manhattan. A female pedestrian was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot after being struck by an e-scooter traveling southbound. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the e-scooter operator failed to maintain proper attention. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time of impact. The e-scooter sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The victim remained conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted e-scooter operators to pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected and injured with abrasions and lower leg trauma after a collision on Manhattan’s 2 Avenue. The crash involved a distracted driver making a left turn, causing impact to the bike’s front center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:14 on 2 Avenue near East 57 Street in Manhattan. The injured party was a 27-year-old female bicyclist traveling southbound, riding straight ahead when struck. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, specifically noting a vehicle making a left turn with no damage reported to that vehicle. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike, suffering abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The bike sustained damage to its center front end. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751636, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV made a left turn on East 58th Street in Manhattan. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the SUV’s left side doors. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, at 9:53 AM on East 58th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan, a 2018 Nissan SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn when it struck a southbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were specified. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered head injuries after being struck by an SUV on East 45th Street in Manhattan. The collision occurred as both vehicles traveled westbound. The SUV's right rear quarter panel hit the cyclist, who was partially ejected and sustained abrasions.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 8:00 AM on East 45th Street in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist was riding westbound when his bike collided with the right rear quarter panel of a westbound SUV. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV was carrying two occupants and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was noted on the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the bike's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries while crossing East 50 Street at an intersection. The pedestrian was struck despite crossing with the signal. The crash left him conscious but with fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 50 Street and 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 9:50 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck, resulting in fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian fault. The absence of noted driver errors in the report leaves the circumstances of the collision unclear, but the pedestrian was legally crossing with the signal at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck collided with a bicyclist on East 57th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The crash involved driver inattention and obstructed views, highlighting dangerous conditions for cyclists amid heavy vehicle traffic.

According to the police report, at 5:42 AM on East 57th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan, a dump truck traveling west struck a bicyclist traveling south while making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 56-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions and full-body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The dump truck's right front bumper made contact with the bike's left front quarter panel. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. No vehicle damage was reported. The collision underscores the risks posed by limited visibility and distracted driving in interactions between large trucks and vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep rolled south on 2nd Avenue. A man on a bike hit the pavement, his leg torn, blood pooling. No helmet. The Jeep showed no damage. The cyclist’s pain marked the corner, another body broken by traffic’s force.

At the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 48th Street in Manhattan, a collision between a Jeep SUV and a cyclist left a 31-year-old man with severe lacerations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A Jeep kept south. A man on a bike fell hard. Blood pooled near his torn leg. His foot split open. No helmet. No damage to the Jeep. Just pain on the pavement.' The report lists the cyclist as injured, suffering 'severe lacerations,' and notes that the SUV sustained no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The only detail about the cyclist’s behavior is the absence of a helmet, which is mentioned in the narrative but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets amid heavy vehicle traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a collision with a bike traveling east on 3 Avenue. The pedestrian emerged from behind a parked vehicle amid debris obstruction. The bike showed no damage; the rider was licensed and going straight.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 3 Avenue and East 52 Street in Manhattan at 8:22 AM. She sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The vehicle involved was a bike traveling eastbound, going straight ahead, with no damage reported. The driver was a licensed male from New York. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is noted, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are listed. The focus remains on the hazardous conditions and the pedestrian's position relative to the parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured with facial abrasions on East 50 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was conscious but suffered moderate injuries, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female bicyclist traveling north on East 50 Street was involved in a crash caused by a failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained abrasions to her face, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report notes that the bicyclist was conscious at the scene and was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle involved was a bike with no reported damage, traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The contributing factor cited is failure to yield right-of-way, highlighting driver error as the cause of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15