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A taxi struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist in Manhattan, causing knee and lower leg abrasions. The cyclist was thrown from his bike, which overturned. According to the police report, the taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way, leading to the crash and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:08 PM near 284 Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. A taxi traveling southbound collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. The bike overturned on impact, indicating a forceful collision. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the taxi driver as the contributing factor. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, while the bike was overturned. The bicyclist was not ejected but sustained injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The incident highlights driver error in yielding and the vulnerability of cyclists in traffic conflicts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 81-year-old woman pedaled east on Columbus. A taxi turned, struck her rear wheel, sent her flying. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. Distraction behind the wheel. The street did not stop. Metal met flesh. The city moved on.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman riding a bike eastbound on Columbus Avenue at West 65th Street was struck from behind by a taxi making a left turn. The report states the taxi's right front bumper collided with the rear wheel of the cyclist, ejecting her from the bike. She suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The narrative describes the cab striking the cyclist from behind, emphasizing distraction behind the wheel as a key element. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. The report details the impact and injury, highlighting the systemic danger posed by inattentive drivers operating large vehicles in busy city corridors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries and shock after colliding with two sedans near West 72 Street in Manhattan. The sedans impacted her bike’s left and right sides, causing pain and confusion at the scene.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling eastbound was injured in a collision involving two sedans near West 72 Street in Manhattan at 11:30 AM. The bicyclist sustained upper arm injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report notes the bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The sedans, both operated by licensed male drivers, had points of impact on their left and right side doors respectively, with one sedan parked and the other traveling straight ahead. Contributing factors cited include 'Other Vehicular' errors and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' highlighting driver-related failures in managing the interaction with the bicyclist. Vehicle damage was noted on one sedan's right side doors, while the bike showed no damage. The report emphasizes driver errors without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman crossing a marked crosswalk in Manhattan was struck by an SUV backing eastward. The vehicle hit her at the center back end, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s unsafe backing led to the collision.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection near 10 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash occurred at 16:55 when a 2011 Nissan SUV, traveling east, was backing unsafely. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and an injury severity rating of 3. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a right turn collided with a southbound e-bike on Central Park West. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage by the taxi driver, according to the police report.

At 6:09 AM on Central Park West near West 65 Street in Manhattan, a taxi driver made a right turn and struck a southbound e-bike, according to the police report. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 55-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver's error. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The taxi was occupied by a licensed male driver. This collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage during turning maneuvers in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman suffered full-body abrasions after a moped traveling south on Columbus Avenue hit her at the intersection with West 72 Street. The driver’s unsafe speed and inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound on Columbus Avenue struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with West 72 Street around 12:55 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the moped driver's unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors in the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which was going straight ahead at the time. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but the primary causes cited are the driver's unsafe speed and inattention, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by driver errors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn hit a 38-year-old woman crossing West 60th Street at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered lower arm injuries and shock. Police cite the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Broadway was making a left turn onto West 60th Street around 10 p.m. when it struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver’s error in yielding created a dangerous situation resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746961, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a sedan from behind on Columbus Avenue, injuring two female passengers. Both suffered abrasions and moderate injuries. The crash resulted from the SUV driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact and damage to both vehicles' rear and front ends.

According to the police report, at 17:32 on Columbus Avenue near West 59th Street in Manhattan, a 2022 Ford SUV traveling south rear-ended a 2023 Genesis sedan also heading south. The SUV driver, licensed in Ohio, was reacting to an uninvolved vehicle, which led to the collision. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan, damaging both vehicles. Two female passengers in the sedan were injured, one with head abrasions and the other with abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites the SUV driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevy SUV hit a 31-year-old woman at West End Avenue and West 64th Street. She fell, blood pooling beneath her head. The front grill bore the mark. The street held her silence. Shock widened her eyes as sirens approached.

A 31-year-old woman was struck by a Chevy SUV while in the crosswalk at West End Avenue and West 64th Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The report describes the woman lying in shock, bleeding from the head, with severe lacerations. The SUV's center front end bore visible damage. Police note the pedestrian was at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' The driver was traveling straight ahead in an eastbound direction. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further details on driver behavior. The narrative underscores the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the pedestrian, who suffered significant head injuries. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior are cited beyond her presence in the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted cyclist traveling south on West 61 Street struck a 51-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruises, and remained conscious. The crash highlights driver inattention and unsafe speed as critical factors.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling south on West 61 Street collided with a pedestrian crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The cyclist's vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, indicating the point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal at the time of the collision. The report explicitly identifies the cyclist's inattention and speed as the causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted and speeding cyclists in Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739922, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and West 61 Street in Manhattan around 3 PM. The report states the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Audi sedan, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The driver, a licensed male, failed to yield right-of-way, which is cited as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver's failure to yield, with no contributing factors assigned to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his SUV rear-ended a pickup truck on Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The crash occurred at noon. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash happened on Columbus Avenue near West 66th Street in Manhattan at 12:00 PM. A 27-year-old male driver of a 2023 Hyundai SUV was injured with back pain and whiplash after his vehicle struck the center back end of a pickup truck traveling southbound. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The SUV driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The pickup truck showed no damage, while the SUV sustained damage to its center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two e-scooters slammed together on Riverside Boulevard. A 14-year-old boy hit face-first. Blood pooled on the pavement. He was conscious, wounded, and young. Unsafe speed tore through the afternoon. The city’s danger cut deep.

According to the police report, two e-scooters collided at speed near Riverside Boulevard and West 61st Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 14-year-old boy injured, bleeding from the face but conscious. The report states, 'Two e-scooters collided at speed. A 14-year-old boy hit face-first. Blood on the pavement.' The listed contributing factor is 'Unsafe Speed.' No helmet use was recorded for the injured boy. The data shows both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, and the severity of the injury was high. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the threat posed by unsafe speed on city streets, especially for young and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Manhattan when a sedan traveling east struck him. The collision caused abrasions to the cyclist’s face. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause, with no damage reported to vehicles.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 65 Street near Central Park West in Manhattan at 13:05. A sedan traveling east struck a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the bike was hit at the center front end. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The bicyclist was conscious and injured but was not noted as contributing to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with an SUV on West 72 Street. The SUV driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash, leaving the cyclist incoherent with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 72 Street in Manhattan at 13:43. A 62-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was merging when his bike’s left front quarter panel collided with the right front quarter panel of a westbound SUV. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to merge correctly. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike, sustained head injuries, and was incoherent with minor bleeding. The SUV, a 2009 Honda SUV registered in New Jersey, had no reported damage. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage by motor vehicle drivers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735384, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling west struck a 19-year-old male e-bike rider heading east on West 72 Street. The rider suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The e-bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, at 14:08 on West 72 Street, a taxi traveling westbound collided with an eastbound e-bike driven by a 19-year-old male bicyclist. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained serious injuries, including a fracture and dislocation to the knee and lower leg, and remained conscious after the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead but was cited for driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The e-bike showed no vehicle damage, and no contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman was struck by a van making a left turn on West 73 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver’s inattention caused the collision. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a van traveling south on Columbus Avenue was making a left turn onto West 73 Street when it struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The van's point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck by an SUV traveling west on West 66th Street. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained bruising.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV driven by a licensed female driver from Florida was traveling west on West 66th Street at 11:50. The vehicle struck a female pedestrian located at an intersection, described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruising, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' and no driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited. The vehicle sustained no damage. This collision highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians when struck by vehicles, even in the absence of clear driver fault noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male motorbike driver was ejected and suffered severe full-body injuries after losing control on Henry Hudson Parkway. The crash left the vehicle demolished and the rider unconscious, highlighting critical driver inattention and inexperience as key factors.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway at 8:00 PM was involved in a crash resulting in the driver being ejected from the vehicle. The 20-year-old male driver sustained severe injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was found unconscious. The motorbike was demolished upon impact. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced motorbike operation on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway at 1:06 a.m. Both drivers were traveling south when impact occurred. One driver suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, enduring shock. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway at 1:06 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling southbound, with one SUV striking the other at the center back end and the other at the left front bumper. The driver of one SUV, a 34-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly attributes the crash to unsafe speed by the drivers involved, listing 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the injured driver and both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to the front and back ends of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15