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A northbound SUV stopped in traffic rear-ended a sedan also traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue. The impact injured a 38-year-old female passenger in the SUV, causing neck whiplash. Driver inattention was cited as the crash’s contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Amsterdam Avenue at 15:25. A 2017 Nissan SUV traveling north was stopped in traffic when it rear-ended a 2016 Ford sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. A 38-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the SUV suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger or other road users. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver caused a collision involving a taxi and two sedans on West 127 Street in Manhattan. Three men suffered back injuries and shock, all restrained or seated inside vehicles. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on West 127 Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a taxi and two sedans, with impact points on the left and right sides of the vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, specifically noting one driver suffered from both inattention and inexperience. Three male occupants, including two drivers and one front passenger, were injured with back pain and shock. All occupants were inside the vehicles, with two drivers and one passenger using lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles were traveling west, with one sedan initially parked. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, without attributing fault to any victims or pedestrian actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 73-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on West 136 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions. Police reports list no driver errors or pedestrian factors contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 136 Street near Broadway in Manhattan at approximately 12:30 PM. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details and lists no contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The pedestrian was noted as 'Not in Roadway' at the time of the incident. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the data. The lack of listed contributing factors points to an unclear cause, but the impact resulted in significant injury to the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on Henry Hudson Parkway. Two young girls, ages 4 and 6, suffered head injuries. Both were conscious but bruised. The crash stemmed from driver distraction and following too closely. No one was ejected. Damage hit center rear and front ends.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided. The 6-year-old passenger suffered head injuries due to driver inattention and following too closely. A 4-year-old passenger also sustained head injuries. Both children were conscious and not ejected from the vehicles. The impact occurred at the center back end of the Tesla and the center front end of the Toyota. The drivers were licensed males. The contributing factor listed was driver inattention/distraction, with following too closely also noted. Both injured passengers were seated on laps and wore no safety equipment. The crash caused contusions and bruises to the young occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on 12 Avenue at 3 a.m. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the front center of one car and the right side doors of the other. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 12 Avenue. The first vehicle, a 2018 Mazda traveling north, struck the right side doors of a 2016 BMW traveling east. The 26-year-old male driver of the Mazda was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the front center of the Mazda and the right side doors of the BMW.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Nissan SUV traveling west struck a Ford sedan heading south on West 133 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver of a Ford sedan was injured in a collision with a Nissan SUV on West 133 Street in Manhattan. The SUV was traveling west, and the sedan was traveling south when the vehicles collided. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old man riding a moped southbound on Amsterdam Avenue suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The pavement was slippery. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash caused bruising and contusions to his lower body.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male moped driver was injured on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead when the incident occurred. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The hazardous road condition—slippery pavement—was the primary factor noted. The rider was wearing unspecified safety equipment. The crash caused injury severity level 3, indicating moderate injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound motorcycle on 12 Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered full-body contusions and shock. The sedan driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, driving at unsafe speed. Both vehicles damaged at front bumpers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 12 Avenue attempted a left turn and collided with a southbound motorcycle going straight ahead. The motorcycle driver, a 49-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and shock affecting his entire body. The sedan driver was unlicensed and cited for driver inexperience and unsafe speed. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the motorcycle. The sedan carried three occupants, while the motorcycle had one. Driver errors include failure to yield while making a left turn and unsafe speed. The motorcycle driver was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old male cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a rear-end collision on West 125th Street. The impact struck the center back end of his bike. He was wearing a helmet and reported pain and nausea at the scene.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on West 125th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved an unspecified vehicle striking the center back end of the cyclist's bike. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for the crash. The cyclist was not ejected and experienced shock following the impact. Vehicle damage was noted at the center front end of the other vehicle and the center back end of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inexperience and following too closely. Both vehicles traveled northbound.

According to the police report, a 2013 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2011 Honda sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The SUV had one occupant; the sedan had two. The crash highlights errors by the SUV driver, with no mention of victim fault or helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling north, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a male e-bike rider traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 138 Street. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The e-bike showed no damage, and the impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675922, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike rider was injured on West 133 Street when a sedan made a right turn and struck him on the right side. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after a collision with a sedan on West 133 Street. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a right turn when it struck the e-bike on the right side doors. The e-bike rider sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's right side doors were damaged. The e-bike rider was wearing a lap belt and harness, but no other safety equipment or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway collided with a sedan. The taxi’s left side doors were hit, damaging its left front quarter panel. The taxi driver, a 61-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. She was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan were both traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway when the taxi was struck on its left side doors. The taxi driver, a 61-year-old female occupant, sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The taxi’s left front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were explicitly noted in the data. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV struck a Toyota sedan from behind on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2014 Toyota sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling southbound, with the SUV impacting the sedan’s center back end. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and abrasions after a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan hit head-on. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver distraction. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan, traveling south, collided front-center, causing neck injuries and abrasions to the driver. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New Jersey. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired and distracted driving on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669915, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle slammed into a cyclist on West 133rd Street. The cyclist flew from his bike, smashed face-first, and bled in the road. Both vehicles shattered. The rider had no license. The crash left the cyclist injured and bleeding.

A motorcycle struck a 41-year-old cyclist head-on on West 133rd Street. The cyclist was ejected, landed face-first, and suffered severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a 41-year-old cyclist head-on. He flew from the bike, hit face-first, and lay bleeding in the road. No helmet. The rider was unlicensed. Both machines shattered at the front.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was unlicensed. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671878, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries after a sedan struck him from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver was distracted and speeding. The cyclist was conscious but suffered whiplash without protective gear.

According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on Amsterdam Avenue was struck from behind by a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash but was injured. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and speeding in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 42-year-old man driving a sedan north on West 125 Street suffered a serious head injury. The vehicle struck an object front-center. The driver was not ejected but went into shock. Illness was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2017 Toyota sedan was traveling north on West 125 Street when the crash occurred. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, indicating a frontal collision. The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists illness as the sole contributing factor to the crash, with no other driver errors noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi turning right struck a bicyclist traveling west on West 127th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved close passing and limited driver view. The bicyclist was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight west on West 127th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors including "Passing Too Closely" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi's left front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike during the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666565, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped traveling north struck the right rear quarter panel of an SUV making a right turn on Amsterdam Avenue. The moped driver, 29, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male moped driver collided with a Ford SUV on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV was making a right turn while the moped was going straight ahead, both traveling north. The moped struck the right rear quarter panel of the SUV, sustaining damage to its left rear quarter panel. The moped driver was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The moped driver wore no safety equipment. The SUV had two occupants, including a licensed male driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14