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A taxi and an SUV crashed on East 44th Street near First Avenue. One driver suffered a back injury and concussion. Both vehicles were damaged. The crash left several occupants shaken. The police report lists no clear cause.

A taxi and a station wagon/SUV collided on East 44th Street near First Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi was going straight while the SUV was entering a parked position. One driver, a 58-year-old man, was injured with a back injury and concussion. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. Both vehicles sustained damage to their quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Safety equipment use is only mentioned for the drivers, who wore lap belts and harnesses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

SUV turned left on 1st Ave. E-scooter moved straight. Impact was sharp. Rider, a 33-year-old woman, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street stayed open. Metal and flesh met in the dark.

A crash on 1st Avenue at East 45th Street in Manhattan left a 33-year-old e-scooter rider injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV was making a left turn while the e-scooter was traveling straight north. The e-scooter rider suffered abrasions to the face. The SUV’s left side doors were damaged. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. No injuries were specified for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention or lack experience, especially at night on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 21-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and fractures after a high-speed collision on FDR Drive. The sedan struck an object with its right front bumper, causing severe vehicle damage and deploying the airbag. Unsafe speed was a key factor.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Nissan sedan on FDR Drive was injured in a crash at 11:33. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead, when the right front bumper impacted an object, resulting in center front end damage. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and the airbag deployed. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver held a New York permit license. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle rider suffered full-body abrasions after a sedan passed too closely on FDR Drive. The impact struck the motorcycle’s right front bumper, leaving the rider conscious but injured. Driver errors led to a dangerous lane change and collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive at 16:19 involving a motorcycle and two sedans traveling north. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with abrasions over his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The motorcycle was struck on the right front bumper, while the sedan involved had damage to its center front end. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as a primary contributing factor, indicating a failure in maintaining safe lane spacing during a lane change maneuver. The motorcycle driver was not cited with any contributing factors. The collision resulted from driver errors related to improper passing, highlighting systemic dangers on this stretch of roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck the rear of a sedan traveling north on FDR Drive. The impact injured a 70-year-old female passenger in the sedan’s left rear seat. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the collision, leaving the passenger bruised and shocked.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive at 4:00 PM involving a taxi and a sedan both traveling north. The taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance and rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan's center front end with the taxi's right rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the taxi driver. A 70-year-old female occupant seated in the sedan's left rear passenger seat suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, contusions, and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on high-speed roadways. No victim behavior was noted as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732261, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck an 18-year-old bicyclist going straight. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered a head abrasion. Both vehicles showed no damage, but the impact left the rider injured and conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 46 Street at 14:15. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male traveling northbound, was going straight ahead. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a head abrasion, classified as injury severity 3, and was conscious at the scene. Neither vehicle showed damage at the point of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers turning across vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727566, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man rode his e-bike north on 1st Avenue. He struck something head-on. He flew from the bike. His abdomen crushed. He died on the street. Distraction and alcohol played their part. The city stayed silent. The street claimed another life.

A 46-year-old man riding an e-bike northbound on 1st Avenue near East 47th Street was killed in a crash just before dawn. According to the police report, the rider struck something head-on, was ejected from the bike, and suffered fatal abdominal injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The man was alone at the time of the crash. No helmet was used, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left the street cold and empty, another life lost to distraction and danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 36-year-old male e-bike rider suffered a head injury on 1 Avenue near East 47 Street. The rider was semiconscious but not ejected. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike on 1 Avenue in Manhattan was injured. The rider sustained a head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike was traveling north, going straight ahead, and no vehicle damage was recorded. The rider was not ejected and no visible complaints were noted. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, even when no collision damage is evident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659895, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a bicyclist on East 47 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but was conscious. The driver was distracted. The bike showed no damage. The sedan’s right side doors were damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north while parked collided with a bicyclist traveling west on East 47 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan struck the bicyclist on its right side doors, causing damage there, while the bike showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver error, specifically inattention and distraction, as the primary cause. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling north on FDR Drive collided. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one and the left side doors of the other. A 32-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were male; one was unlicensed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on FDR Drive while both were traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the 2022 Mercedes and the left side doors of the 2018 Honda. The Honda driver was unlicensed. A 32-year-old male driver in one vehicle was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were male. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 30-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in Manhattan. The SUV was making a left turn when the scooter struck its left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The crash involved limited view and close following.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on East 47 Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV, traveling north, was making a left turn when the e-scooter, also traveling north, collided with the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The e-scooter driver sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The e-scooter driver wore a helmet. No damage was reported to the SUV, while the e-scooter sustained damage to its left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck struck a sedan on FDR Drive late at night. The sedan’s driver, a 45-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. Driver inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on FDR Drive collided with a sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the right side doors of the pick-up and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan’s 45-year-old male driver was partially ejected and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old man riding a motorscooter on FDR Drive suffered a facial abrasion. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured on FDR Drive. The driver sustained a facial abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle, a 2021 Zhejiang Jiajue motorscooter, was traveling south going straight ahead. No damage to the vehicle was recorded, and the driver was licensed in New York. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The injury severity was classified as moderate, with the driver complaining of abrasion to the face.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 77-year-old woman was struck by a northbound sedan making a left turn on East 47 Street. The driver passed too closely. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash left the woman injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 47 Street at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a northbound sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was conscious after the impact. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, sustained no damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal, and no safety equipment was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494728, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14