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Two sedans collided on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. Four occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a stopped vehicle hit from behind. All injured remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Lexington Avenue collided when one vehicle stopped in traffic and was struck from behind. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers aged 5 to 53, sustained back injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and not ejected, secured by lap belts and a harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The crash caused injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on 3 Avenue in Manhattan. She suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The SUV hit her head-on while traveling north. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 3 Avenue and East 45 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a northbound SUV struck her in the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no contributing driver errors. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted, but no other factors such as helmet use or signaling were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on East 57 Street near Lexington Avenue. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 57 Street in Manhattan involving a 2019 sedan and an e-bike. The 55-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan was traveling east, and the e-bike was traveling south, both going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi parked on 2 Avenue struck a southbound bicyclist. The rider was partially ejected and suffered shoulder abrasions. The crash involved passenger distraction in the taxi. The cyclist remained conscious despite upper arm injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi was parked on 2 Avenue in Manhattan when it collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries. The taxi had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was riding straight ahead and impacted the left side doors of the taxi. The cyclist was wearing a helmet but was still injured. There is no indication of failure to yield or other driver errors beyond passenger distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546499, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck an e-scooter traveling north on East 55 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered whole-body injuries and shock. The taxi’s left front bumper was damaged. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 55 Street collided with an e-scooter going north. The e-scooter driver, a 58-year-old man, was injured with whole-body trauma and experienced shock. The taxi sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in Manhattan’s busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549590, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered a neck contusion after a sport utility vehicle passed too closely and collided with her on East 52 Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan’s front center while going straight north.

According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle traveling north on East 52 Street passed too closely and collided with a sedan making a U-turn. The sedan’s 22-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained a neck contusion and was conscious after the crash. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the sedan’s center front end. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Passing Too Closely," indicating driver error by the SUV operator. No other safety equipment or victim actions were cited. The crash caused moderate injury to the sedan driver but no ejection occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi, parked facing west, collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on East 53 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi was parked facing west on East 53 Street when it struck a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The taxi's point of impact was its left front quarter panel, while the bike was hit on its right side doors. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The taxi driver held a valid license, and the bicyclist had a permit license status.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. One driver made a U-turn, hitting the other going straight. A 54-year-old female passenger suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved driver distraction and left front bumper impact. Injured but conscious.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided near 899 1st Avenue in Manhattan. One driver was traveling north, going straight ahead, while the other was making a U-turn southbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound vehicle and the center front end of the southbound vehicle. A 54-year-old female passenger in the northbound SUV was injured, sustaining a facial contusion. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused vehicle damage primarily to the front ends of both SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540524, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a westbound bicyclist on East 49 Street. The cyclist, a 29-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on East 49 Street. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old female wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was traveling south, and the bike was going west. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. The point of impact was the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2014 Toyota. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541447, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling east on East 57 Street hit a pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The man suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. Confusion led to the crash.

According to the police report, a bus moving straight ahead on East 57 Street in Manhattan struck a pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian, a man, sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm. The bus had no visible damage and was driven by a licensed male driver. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash occurred away from an intersection, highlighting risks outside marked crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a crash with a sedan on East 56 Street near Park Avenue. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 56 Street in Manhattan involving a southbound bicyclist and an eastbound sedan. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles. The sedan struck the bike at the left front bumper, impacting the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman was struck by a motorcycle on Lexington Avenue while crossing with the signal. The rider showed inattention and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Lexington Avenue struck a 34-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The motorcycle showed no damage, indicating impact at the center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injuries. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian fault were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a motor scooter on 1 Avenue near East 56 Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver was ejected and suffered chest injuries and fractures. The taxi’s right side doors were damaged. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on 1 Avenue collided with a motor scooter traveling north near East 56 Street. The motor scooter driver, a 46-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained chest injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The taxi’s right side doors were damaged at the point of impact. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The scooter driver was conscious after the crash but seriously injured. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on an e-scooter struck a bicyclist from behind on East 56 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Both were traveling north. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured when an e-scooter traveling north struck him from behind on East 56 Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Neither vehicle showed damage, and the bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The e-scooter driver was licensed in New York. No other details about driver actions or violations were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion after his SUV rear-ended a moped traveling east on East 52 Street near Park Avenue. The impact struck the moped’s center back end. The SUV driver was following too closely. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 52 Street in Manhattan involving a sport utility vehicle and a moped. The 32-year-old male moped driver was injured, sustaining a back contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, struck the moped at its center back end while traveling north. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The moped driver was not at fault, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front and rear ends respectively.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck a bicyclist going straight on 3 Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an upper arm injury. The driver was distracted. The bike showed no damage. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 3 Avenue made a right turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained an upper arm abrasion injury. The driver’s contributing factor was listed as driver inattention or distraction. The bike showed no damage, while the sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any fault on the bicyclist’s part. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers turning across bike lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at East 55th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. A 22-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck each other’s front quarter panels. The driver was restrained and airbags deployed. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at the intersection of East 55th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The female driver of a 2021 Jeep SUV, age 22, was injured with neck pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness, and the airbags deployed. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the left front quarter panel of the Jeep and the right front quarter panel of the other SUV, a 2021 Toyota. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s role. No pedestrians or other occupants were involved or injured. The crash caused damage to the front quarter panels of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered whole-body injuries after colliding with a sedan on 2 Avenue near East 49 Street. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control caused the violent impact. The cyclist was unhelmeted.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a sedan and a bicycle on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregard for traffic control. The sedan driver was traveling west, and the bicyclist was heading south. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the front center of the bike. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521002, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 87-year-old man rode south on 2nd Avenue. He struck head-on, thrown from his bike. Blood pooled on the street. His face was torn open. He lay incoherent, confusion in his eyes. The crash left him battered and broken.

An 87-year-old cyclist was injured while riding south on 2nd Avenue at East 55th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he struck head-on and was thrown from his bike, suffering severe lacerations to his face and lying incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash involved only the cyclist, with no other vehicles reported. Witnesses and a notified person were present. The data highlights inattention as the primary cause, underscoring the dangers faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on East 59 Street. A 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a shoulder injury. The collision involved a left turn and a straight-moving vehicle. Driver distraction and unsafe lane changing caused the impact. The passenger wore a lap belt.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on East 59 Street. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The front passenger, a 57-year-old woman, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other SUV. No other injuries or violations were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15