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A 6-year-old boy crossing with the signal was struck by a GMC pick-up truck making a left turn on East 57 Street in Manhattan. The child suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The driver’s inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a GMC pick-up truck traveling southwest on East 57 Street in Manhattan struck a 6-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred at 8:28 AM. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries and minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers turning across intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman was struck at East 50 Street and 3 Avenue while crossing with the signal. The vehicle hit her with its left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. She remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 50 Street and 3 Avenue in Manhattan around 6:30 PM. The 59-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a vehicle impacting her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified with an injury severity level of 3. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions. The vehicle's driver errors are not explicitly cited, but the collision at a signalized intersection indicates a failure to yield or lack of proper caution. The pedestrian remained conscious throughout the incident. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, and no driver license or vehicle details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man on a bike was injured in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The bicyclist suffered a head injury.

A 57-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 KIA SUV made a right turn on 3 Avenue. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The bicyclist, who was riding without safety equipment, sustained a head injury and complained of abrasions. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north when the impact occurred on the right side doors of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 57 Street in Manhattan. The bike struck the left side doors of a sedan while traveling north. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan on East 57 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was traveling north when his bike impacted the left side doors of the sedan. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors. The crash involved a bike and a Honda sedan, with damage to the bike's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693902, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on East 54th Street. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan involved showed no damage. Police cited pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 54th Street involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, showed no damage at the point of impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors by the sedan operator were noted. The bicyclist's contributing factors were unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene and suffered injury severity level 3. No safety equipment status was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit two pedestrians crossing East 48 Street with the signal. Both victims, aged 82 and 83, suffered abrasions and injuries to their elbows and lower arms. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on East 48 Street in Manhattan when it struck two pedestrians, aged 82 and 83, who were crossing with the signal. Both pedestrians sustained abrasions and injuries to their elbows and lower arms but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The pedestrians were at an intersection and had the right-of-way. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684166, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old woman was struck by a sedan turning right on East 57th Street. She suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 57th Street with the signal. The driver, operating a 2019 Ford sedan, was making a right turn and struck the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a bike hit the doors of a parked sedan. He flew, landed face-first. Blood pooled on East 48th Street. No helmet. Severe cuts marked his face. He stayed conscious. The pain did not leave him. The street stayed quiet.

A 38-year-old man riding a bike struck the right-side doors of a parked sedan on East 48th Street near Third Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A man on a bike struck the doors of a parked sedan. He flew. Landed face-first. Blood pooled on the quiet street. No helmet. Severe cuts. He was conscious.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his face and was ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the police narrative. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684731, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a bicycle collided on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The 18-year-old female bicyclist suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm. She was wearing a helmet and experienced shock and pain after the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota sedan traveling south on East 59th Street struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old female wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and sustained damage. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or violations for the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her bike. The sedan had one male driver with a valid New York license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected after a left-turn collision on East 49 Street near 1 Avenue. The bike struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and bruises.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a crash on East 49 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was making a left turn when she collided with an unspecified vehicle traveling westbound. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the vehicle, causing the bicyclist to be ejected. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The vehicle involved showed no damage, while the bike had damage to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Triumph motorcycle crashed hard on 1st Avenue. Two men, ages 23 and 32, thrown partway off. No helmets. Head wounds. Blood on the street. Both conscious, both bleeding. Driver was distracted. The city’s danger showed itself again.

Two men riding a Triumph motorcycle on 1st Avenue at East 56th Street in Manhattan were injured in a violent crash. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'slammed head-on.' Both the 32-year-old driver and 23-year-old passenger were partially ejected, suffered head injuries, and were found conscious but bleeding heavily. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Neither rider wore a helmet, as noted after the driver error. The crash left blood pooled on the asphalt. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter traveling south struck a parked sedan on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, an e-scooter driver traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The scooter struck the sedan's right side doors with its center front end. The scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with chest abrasions and remained conscious. The sedan, occupied by two people, sustained no damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The scooter driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving near parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man was struck while crossing East 45th Street at Lexington Avenue. The sedan was making a right turn westbound. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. No driver errors were listed in the report.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 45th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling westbound made a right turn and struck him. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted. The driver’s license status and sex were not provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664460, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford pickup turned left at East 58th and 2nd. The driver looked away. The truck hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She was conscious, her head bleeding. Driver inattention and inexperience marked the scene.

A Ford pickup truck, driven by a man, turned left at the corner of East 58th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The truck struck a 67-year-old woman who was crossing the street with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Ford pickup turned left. A 67-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was struck head-on. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. Her head was bleeding. She was conscious. The driver had looked away.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention, especially during turns at busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on East 59 Street in Manhattan. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver inattention and aggressive driving caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 59 Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle, a 50-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. The crash involved a Hyundai sedan traveling west going straight ahead and a Honda sedan stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center front end of the Hyundai and the center back end of the Honda. The report lists driver errors as inattention, distraction, and aggressive driving or road rage. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old woman on an e-scooter collided head-on with a northbound cyclist on 2nd Avenue. The scooter driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles showed no damage. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between an e-scooter traveling south and a bicycle traveling north at 1100 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 40-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor. Both vehicles had no visible damage. The cyclist held a permit license from New York and was traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a crash on East 55 Street in Manhattan. The vehicle struck with its front center while making a right turn. Unsafe speed and improper turning caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on East 55 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver, operating a 2023 JIAJUE vehicle, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The driver sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle's left front bumper was damaged at the point of impact. The driver held a permit license from New York. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by an unlicensed man struck another vehicle on 2 Avenue. Both driver and front passenger, men aged 31, suffered internal injuries to head and abdomen. The crash caused center front-end damage. Driver inattention was a key factor.

According to the police report, a 2023 Honda sedan traveling south on 2 Avenue collided front-center with another vehicle. The driver, an unlicensed 31-year-old man, was distracted at the time of the crash. Both he and the front passenger, also 31, sustained internal injuries—head injury for the passenger and abdomen-pelvis injury for the driver. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The sedan suffered center front-end damage. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver’s unlicensed status and distraction were critical errors leading to this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck the right rear quarter panel of an SUV making a right turn on East 57 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Both drivers were distracted.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 57 Street collided with an SUV making a right turn northeast. The impact occurred at the SUV's right rear quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The box truck driver was licensed in New Jersey, and the SUV driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in a crash with a sedan on East 56 Street near Park Avenue. The bicyclist suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling north with no reported vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 56 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and a bicycle. The 59-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained neck abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. Both the sedan and bicycle were traveling straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating an error on the part of the bicyclist. No driver errors by the sedan operator are noted. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15