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Two e-bike riders collided at Riverside Blvd and West 62nd. One cyclist suffered a shoulder injury. Both wore helmets. Police cite driver inattention and distraction. The crash left bruises and confusion on the pavement.

Two e-bike riders crashed at Riverside Blvd and West 62nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, one cyclist, age 22, was injured with a shoulder contusion. Both riders were male and wore helmets. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both cyclists. One rider was unlicensed. The crash involved one e-bike making a right turn and another going straight. Police also noted 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. The impact was at the center front end of both bikes. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi hit an e-scooter rider at night on Broadway. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and injured in the leg. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The crash left pain and questions behind.

A taxi collided with an e-scooter at 1930 Broadway in Manhattan. The crash happened late at night. The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The taxi was changing lanes when the impact occurred. The police report does not list any errors by the e-scooter rider. Helmet use is mentioned only as a note, not as a factor in the crash. The incident highlights the danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813675, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 74-year-old man rides east on West 70th. He wears a helmet. Illness seizes him. His bike hits a parked bus. The impact crushes his chest. He dies there, in the afternoon, beneath the city’s hard light.

A 74-year-old cyclist was killed on West 70th Street at West End Avenue in Manhattan, according to the police report. The crash occurred in the afternoon as the man rode his bike eastbound, helmet strapped on. The police report states, 'Illness takes him. The bus is parked. The bike strikes metal. Chest injury. The man dies there, in the afternoon light.' The bus, a 2016 IC CORP, was parked at the time of the collision and sustained no damage. The report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor, with no driver errors or moving vehicle violations cited. The cyclist's helmet use is noted in the report, but only after the sequence of events leading to his fatal chest injury. No evidence of driver error or systemic road design failure is cited in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807979, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi and a sedan collided at Amsterdam Avenue and West 70th Street. Metal scraped and glass shattered. A 35-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm. Sirens echoed through Manhattan’s Upper West Side as first responders arrived to the scene.

According to the police report, a crash involving a taxi and a sedan occurred at Amsterdam Avenue and West 70th Street in Manhattan. The report states the contributing factor was 'Lost Consciousness.' A 35-year-old female occupant was injured, sustaining a fracture and dislocation to her arm. The taxi was traveling north and struck the right front bumper of the sedan, which was parked. The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the driver error, highlighting a critical lapse in driver control. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on at Broadway and West 60th. Metal tore. A 75-year-old man in the back seat bled from the head, wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were distracted, fueling a violent collision in Manhattan’s streets.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed head-on at Broadway and West 60th Street in Manhattan at 11:00 a.m. Both vehicles sustained severe front-end damage. The 75-year-old male passenger, seated in the right rear and wearing a lap belt, suffered a serious head injury with bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The narrative states: 'A 75-year-old man in the back seat bled from the head. He wore a lap belt. Both drivers were distracted.' No victim behavior contributed to the crash. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck driver, distracted and following too closely, slammed into a stopped bus on Broadway in Manhattan. The crash injured the truck driver, causing neck whiplash. The bus remained stopped, absorbing the rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:28 AM on Broadway near West 74th Street in Manhattan. A box truck traveling south rear-ended a stopped bus, also heading south. The truck driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the truck driver. The bus was stopped in traffic when the collision happened, sustaining damage to its center back end. The truck sustained damage to its center front end. The truck driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved or injured in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after a stationary SUV struck his right front quarter panel. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered neck injuries and minor bleeding, left shaken and hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Columbus Avenue near West 64th Street at 17:09. A stationary 2021 Mercedes SUV was parked when it struck a southbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained neck injuries with minor bleeding, experiencing shock after the collision. The report identifies the driver’s inattention and distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a vehicle registered in New York. This incident highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck collided with a 37-year-old female bicyclist near Broadway in Manhattan. The cyclist sustained bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Police report cites pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor, with no driver injury reported.

According to the police report, at 16:59 in Manhattan near 1870 Broadway, a box truck struck a 37-year-old female bicyclist. The bicyclist was riding northbound and was injured with contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report notes the point of impact was the truck's right front bumper, while the truck sustained no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The contributing factor listed is "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," indicating confusion on the part of the bicyclist but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The truck driver’s license status and actions were not detailed, and no damage or injuries to the truck or driver were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered head injuries after a collision involving a van and an SUV on Columbus Avenue. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage by the bicyclist, resulting in serious injury and semiconsciousness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Columbus Avenue involving a bicyclist and two parked vehicles—a Dodge Ram van and a Mercedes SUV. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was traveling south and sustained head injuries with an injury severity level of 3. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's lane use error. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is noted, reflecting confusion or error on the bicyclist's part. Both vehicles were parked at the time of impact, with damage to their front quarter panels. The bicyclist was not ejected but was semiconscious after the crash. Driver errors from moving vehicles were not reported, focusing attention on the bicyclist's improper lane usage as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797326, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 38-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing 11 Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, traveling southbound, caused the collision. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea after impact.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Avenue and West 59th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2012 Volvo sedan traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was involved in the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was noted as no damage. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the systemic dangers posed by vehicle interactions at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 57-year-old woman was struck by a westbound taxi on Riverside Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered lower leg injuries and shock. Police cited the taxi driver's failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Riverside Boulevard outside an intersection at 7:20 a.m. The taxi, traveling westbound and going straight ahead, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly identifies the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver errors without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling west on W 61 St collided with a southbound bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Police cite driver inattention and bicyclist confusion as contributing factors. The cyclist was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on W 61 St was struck by a westbound sedan at approximately 21:31. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion, with an injury severity level of 3. The cyclist was conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain focus. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is noted, indicating some confusion on the bicyclist's part. The sedan was traveling straight ahead, as was the bicyclist, before the collision. The report does not assign blame to the victim but emphasizes the driver's inattention as a critical cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped rider was ejected and seriously injured after a distracted SUV driver improperly passed and struck him on Central Park West. The collision caused fractures and dislocations to the rider’s arm, exposing dangers of inattentive driving and illegal vehicle operation.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Central Park West in Manhattan around 4:30 p.m. A moped rider, unlicensed and helmeted, was traveling north when a Station Wagon/SUV also heading north attempted an improper passing maneuver. The SUV driver’s inattention and distraction led to a collision impacting the moped’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The moped rider was ejected from his vehicle, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped rider was conscious but seriously injured. No victim fault or behavior was noted as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on West End Avenue in Manhattan. One driver suffered head injuries and shock. The crash involved a northbound vehicle striking a southbound sedan making a U-turn. Limited view contributed to the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:50 on West End Avenue near 180th Street in Manhattan. A northbound Dodge sedan traveling straight ahead struck the left rear quarter panel of a southbound Honda sedan making a U-turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the Dodge and the left rear quarter panel of the Honda. The driver of the Dodge, a 33-year-old male, sustained head injuries and was in shock, reporting pain or nausea. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to limited visibility. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver hit a 31-year-old man walking outside an intersection on West 72nd Street. The impact caused bruising and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered serious harm from the collision’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 11:20 p.m. on West 72nd Street near West End Avenue in Manhattan. The 31-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound, which impacted him with its left front bumper. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was involved in "Other Actions in Roadway." He sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, indicating a low-speed impact, but the driver’s distraction directly led to the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 64-year-old male driver suffered facial abrasions and shock after an SUV collision on Broadway. The vehicle struck with its left front bumper during a lane change. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the crash, trapping the occupant inside.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:26 AM on Broadway near West 63rd Street in Manhattan. The single vehicle involved was a 2022 SUV traveling northbound, driven by a 64-year-old man from New Jersey. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the vehicle's left front bumper and causing center front-end damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was trapped inside the vehicle and sustained abrasions to his face and emotional shock. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to any other party.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi turned right at Amsterdam Avenue, its front end colliding with a man standing off the roadway. Blood pooled. The man, conscious, lay broken on the street, pain radiating through his body. The cab’s failure left him hurt and awake.

A taxi making a right turn at the corner of W 65th Street and Amsterdam Avenue struck a 36-year-old man who, according to the police report, was 'not in roadway' and 'stood off the roadway.' The front of the cab hit the pedestrian, causing severe bleeding and injuries across his entire body. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The man remained conscious but was left injured and bleeding in the street. The report does not cite any pedestrian actions as contributing to the crash. The collision underscores the danger posed when drivers fail to yield, even to those not occupying the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 55-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing W 59 St at an intersection. The sedan driver was making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of W 59 St and W End Ave in Manhattan at 16:52. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Acura sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, struck him. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as 3. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver, a licensed female from New York, was operating the vehicle at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a vehicle making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of Broadway and West 66th Street in Manhattan. The driver caused the collision without visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 AM on Broadway near West 66th Street in Manhattan. A vehicle traveling southwest was making a left turn when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 23-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, emphasizing driver error. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian behavior or safety equipment were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi making a right turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight east on Broadway near Columbus Circle. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The impact occurred on the taxi's right rear quarter panel late at night.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 PM on Broadway near Columbus Circle. A 2019 Nissan taxi, traveling south and making a right turn, collided with a bicyclist going straight east. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, was injured with a contusion to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the taxi driver's maneuver—making a right turn into the path of a bicyclist traveling straight—indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, though no police report factors cite this as contributing. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14