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A box truck struck a 29-year-old female bicyclist on Broadway. She was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The truck showed no damage. Police cited bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor. The rider wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Broadway collided with a bicyclist also moving southwest. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The truck impacted the left side doors but showed no damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's confusion played a role. No driver errors by the truck operator were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659878, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men on bikes crashed head-on on West 59 Street in Manhattan. One rider turned improperly, causing confusion. The 20-year-old bicyclist suffered bruises and knee injuries. Both bikes hit center front ends. The injured rider stayed conscious.

According to the police report, two bicyclists collided on West 59 Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. One bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. One rider was changing lanes while the other was going straight. Both bikes sustained damage to their center front ends. The injured bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not indicate any helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of improper turns and rider confusion in bike traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left side of a stopped SUV on West 72 Street. The rider was ejected, suffering head injuries and incoherence. Both vehicles faced north. Limited view contributed to the crash. The motorcyclist was unlicensed but helmeted.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on West 72 Street collided with the left side doors of a stopped SUV also facing north. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in incoherence and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for the crash. The motorcyclist was unlicensed but wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped in traffic. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the left side doors of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike struck the left side of an SUV making a left turn on Broadway in Manhattan. The 23-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Driver inattention and passing too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling north on Broadway collided with an SUV making a left turn. The motorbike's front center impacted the SUV's left side doors. The motorcyclist, a 23-year-old male driver, was ejected and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion with moderate severity. The report lists driver inattention and passing too closely as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652197, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossed Columbus Avenue. A moped hit him head-on. His leg split. Blood pooled on the street. The rider did not stop. The man stayed awake, pain sharp and real. The moped vanished south, leaving injury behind.

A 33-year-old man was crossing Columbus Avenue near West 70th Street in Manhattan when a southbound moped struck him head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a severe leg injury and remained conscious at the scene. The moped did not stop and continued south. The report notes the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal, but lists driver inattention as a primary cause. The crash left the man bleeding on the asphalt while the moped rider fled, unmarked and unaccounted for.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck the rear of a stationary SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. The truck driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both vehicles were traveling north. The SUV showed no damage; the truck’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male driver in a 2019 pick-up truck collided with the rear of a 2010 Ford SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. The truck was traveling straight ahead northbound when it impacted the center back end of the SUV. The SUV sustained no damage, while the truck’s center front end was damaged. The truck driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him on West 60 Street. The rider suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash involved pedestrian confusion and disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured after being struck by a 2014 SUV making a left turn on West 60 Street. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the e-scooter's center front end. The rider sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west, while the e-scooter rider was traveling south. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision highlights driver errors involving traffic control disregard and confusion by the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642437, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman was injured while getting on or off a vehicle on West 63 Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head abrasion. The e-scooter hit her center front, causing moderate injury. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured on West 63 Street near West End Avenue in Manhattan. She was getting on or off a vehicle when an e-scooter traveling west struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash, only unspecified factors related to the pedestrian. The e-scooter was moving straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The collision caused moderate injury but no ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man driving a sedan on West 61 Street in Manhattan was injured in a crash while making a left turn. The vehicle struck an object with its front center. The driver suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on West 61 Street near Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. The driver was operating a 2023 Hyundai sedan traveling south and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The injury was a head abrasion, and the driver remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating impaired operation. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing West 73 Street with the signal. The impact injured her knee, lower leg, and foot, causing abrasions. The driver made a right turn and hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 73 Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Ford SUV, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no safety equipment or additional factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634819, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Broadway. A 23-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved unsafe speed during a police pursuit. The injured occupant was restrained with a lap belt and harness. Damage hit the center back and front ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on Broadway collided. The second SUV, involved in a police pursuit, struck the first SUV from behind. A 23-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the first SUV was injured, suffering back pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The first SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the first SUV and the center front end of the second SUV. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on West 72 Street near Amsterdam Avenue. The second vehicle struck the first from behind. A 48-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on West 72 Street were involved in a rear-end collision. The second vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, was following too closely and failed to stop in time, striking the first sedan from behind. The impact injured a 48-year-old female front-seat passenger in the first vehicle, causing neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the second vehicle and the center back end of the first.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike struck a 74-year-old woman on West 72nd Street. She bled from the head. The bike stood untouched. Blood marked the pavement. She stayed conscious. The street fell silent. The city kept moving.

A 74-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike on West 72nd Street. According to the police report, she was outside the crosswalk when the crash happened. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'She lay bleeding from the head. Conscious. Hurt. The bike stood untouched.' The e-bike showed no visible damage. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left the woman injured and the street stained with her blood.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631167, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 98-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver failed to yield and had limited view. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and shock at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 98-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 68th Street with the signal. The driver of a 2022 RAM sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and was in shock. The sedan showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New Jersey. No other injuries or violations were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured in Manhattan. The SUV made a left turn and struck the moped head-on. The moped rider suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Driver inexperience was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected during a collision with an SUV on West 67 Street in Manhattan. The SUV was making a left turn when it struck the moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV driver was licensed; the moped driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left rear bumper of a southbound bus on West 71st Street in Manhattan. The 27-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on West 71st Street collided with the left rear bumper of a southbound bus. The motorcycle driver, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no damage to the vehicle. The motorcyclist was operating with a permit and was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The bus had one occupant, and the motorcycle had one occupant who was injured in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 36-year-old male bicyclist on Broadway. The cyclist suffered a shoulder contusion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The crash involved driver distraction. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained alert.

According to the police report, a taxi and a bicycle collided on Broadway. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor twice, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Neither vehicle showed damage, and the bicyclist was not ejected. The taxi was parked before the crash, and the bicycle was traveling south going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked sedan struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Columbus Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2021 Tesla sedan was parked on Columbus Avenue when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision occurred near West 66th Street in Manhattan's 6th Council District.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old bicyclist and a 41-year-old e-scooter driver crashed on West 69 Street near Central Park West. Both were injured and suffered head and face trauma. The e-scooter driver wore a helmet. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a bike and an e-scooter on West 69 Street in Manhattan. The 15-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a concussion, while the 41-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver wore a helmet, but the bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The e-scooter driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the e-scooter. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-scooter's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi changed lanes and struck the rear of an SUV traveling east on West 65 Street. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inexperience and following too closely.

According to the police report, a taxi changing lanes rear-ended a station wagon/SUV going straight ahead on West 65 Street. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience and following too closely as contributing factors. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling east, as was the SUV. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the taxi. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15