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Two SUVs crashed on Amsterdam Avenue. A 20-year-old female passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The driver making an improper U-turn struck another SUV traveling straight. The injured passenger was restrained but shocked and in pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a female driver with a learner's permit attempted an improper U-turn on Amsterdam Avenue and collided with a southbound SUV. The impact struck the right side doors of the turning vehicle and the front center of the other. A 20-year-old female front-seat passenger in the turning SUV was injured, suffering hip and upper leg trauma and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a pickup truck traveling north on West 134 Street in Manhattan. The impact injured a 32-year-old male passenger in the sedan, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was involved in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 134 Street rear-ended a pickup truck also heading north. The collision caused injury to a 32-year-old male occupant in the sedan, who sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan's driver was passing before the crash, indicating possible driver error related to unsafe passing or failure to maintain control. The pickup truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No ejections occurred, and the injured passenger was conscious. The report does not specify any victim fault or safety equipment use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a bicyclist going straight on West 133 Street in Manhattan. The 21-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling northwest on West 133 Street made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was injured with pain to his knee, lower leg, and foot and experienced shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor for the crash. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was not ejected and no damage was reported to either vehicle. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to cyclists proceeding straight through intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588859, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on West 135 Street hit a parked sedan. The front passenger suffered a head contusion. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness. Damage hit both vehicles’ bumpers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 135 Street collided with a parked sedan. The front passenger, a 24-year-old woman, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. The moving vehicle impacted the right front bumper, while the parked car sustained damage to its left rear bumper. No ejection occurred, and the passenger was injured inside the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a stopped sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan driver, 55, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed front and rear damage. Police cited other vehicular factors. The driver was not ejected and remained in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a sedan was stopped in traffic on Henry Hudson Parkway when a northbound SUV collided with the rear of his vehicle. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash to the sedan driver, who was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage: the SUV to its center front end and the sedan to its center back end. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossing against the signal was struck by a northbound box truck on Broadway. He suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The truck showed no damage. The pedestrian was left in shock at the intersection.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian crossing against the signal was hit by a northbound box truck on Broadway. The pedestrian sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The truck, a 2019 Ford, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian at the center back end, but showed no damage. No driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor. The report does not specify any other contributing factors or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with an SUV traveling west on West 129 Street. The bicyclist was semiconscious and diagnosed with a concussion at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 129 Street involving a 2018 Mazda SUV and a 28-year-old male bicyclist. The SUV was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a head injury, resulting in a concussion. The bicyclist was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors by the SUV operator were noted in the report. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet classified as "Motorcycle Only," which is not standard bicycle protection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver in a 2020 SUV struck a parked 2022 Jeep on West 130 Street, Manhattan. The impact overturned the moving vehicle. The driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding and shock. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a female driver with a permit license was traveling southbound on West 130 Street in Manhattan when her 2020 SUV collided with a parked 2022 Jeep. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The collision caused the moving SUV to overturn. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm, experienced shock, and had minor bleeding. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not ejected and was the only occupant in her vehicle. The parked Jeep had no occupants at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. Both vehicles traveled north. The BMW was passing when it struck the Chevrolet’s left rear quarter panel. The Chevrolet driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway while traveling north. The BMW was passing another vehicle when it impacted the left rear quarter panel of the Chevrolet. The Chevrolet driver, a 60-year-old female occupant, sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV backing up struck a stopped Ford sedan on West 131 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage to rear panels. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV was backing up westbound on West 131 Street when it collided with a stopped 2015 Ford sedan facing east. The sedan’s 33-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV’s right rear bumper struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the only injured party noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548624, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling north struck a parked sedan on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The right rear passenger of the taxi suffered a neck contusion. The crash involved improper lane usage and limited driver visibility. The injured passenger remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The impact occurred at the center front end of the taxi and the left side doors of the sedan. The right rear passenger of the taxi, a 58-year-old man, was injured with a neck contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash highlights risks from improper lane changes combined with limited visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550653, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Broadway near West 131st Street in Manhattan. A licensed male driver heading north struck by an unlicensed female driver making a left turn. The male driver suffered an eye abrasion but remained conscious. Both vehicles damaged front-center.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway near West 131st Street involving two sedans. The male driver of the northbound Nissan, licensed and carrying four occupants, was struck at the front center by a Toyota sedan driven by an unlicensed female making a left turn. The male driver sustained an eye abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the unlicensed driver failed to obey traffic signals or rules while turning left. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. No contributing factors were attributed to the injured male driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a pick-up truck on Amsterdam Avenue near West 135th Street. The motorcycle driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash occurred late at night with no ejection reported.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured in a collision with a pick-up truck on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The motorcycle was traveling south, going straight ahead, when it impacted the left front bumper of the truck. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No additional contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old unlicensed motorcycle driver collided on 12 Avenue. The crash involved a motorcycle making a left turn and another vehicle going straight. The rider suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The driver disregarded traffic control and sped unsafely.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured in a crash on 12 Avenue. The motorcycle, carrying two occupants, was making a left turn when it collided with a vehicle traveling north straight ahead. The driver was not ejected but sustained contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles. No mention of helmet use or signaling was noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by an unlicensed woman struck a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Convent Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inexperience and tinted windows, causing serious injury without ejection.

According to the police report, a 2021 Kia sedan traveling south on Convent Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan's driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, factors cited as contributing to the crash. The report also notes tinted windows as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end striking the left side doors of the bike. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced drivers in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing on West 128 Street struck a parked sedan. The driver of the parked car, a 43-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash happened late at night in Manhattan. Driver distraction and unsafe backing caused the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan backing on West 128 Street in Manhattan collided with a parked sedan. The driver of the parked vehicle, a 43-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The backing vehicle was a 2010 Honda sedan with a female driver holding a permit license. The parked vehicle was a 2001 Ford sedan with a licensed male driver who was injured but conscious and not ejected. The collision damaged the left rear bumper of the backing vehicle and the left front bumper of the parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist collided with a parked SUV on West 138 Street. The rider suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The SUV was damaged at its center back end. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash left one injured and one vehicle damaged.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on West 138 Street struck a parked 2005 Honda SUV. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in injury to the cyclist and damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a parked sedan on Broadway. The rider suffered a head abrasion but was conscious. The sedan was damaged on its right front quarter panel. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male e-bike driver traveling north on Broadway collided with a parked 2019 Ford sedan. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The rider sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. No safety equipment was noted for the rider. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The crash highlights risks posed by inattentive driving and vehicle positioning on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529565, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man crossing 12 Avenue at West 130 Street was hit by a northbound sedan. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. The driver was speeding and disregarded traffic control. The impact caused center front damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 12 Avenue struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at West 130 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The vehicle's center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The driver failed to control speed and ignored traffic signals, leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan parked on Amsterdam Avenue took a hit to its left rear quarter panel. The unlicensed driver of another vehicle struck it head-on. Both driver and front passenger in the moving vehicle were injured and unconscious. Illegal drugs were a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan involving a parked sedan and a moving vehicle traveling south. The moving vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, struck the left rear quarter panel of the parked sedan. Both the driver, age 65, and the front passenger, age 61, of the moving vehicle were injured and found unconscious. The front passenger was noted to have illegal drugs as a contributing factor. The report lists the driver’s unlicensed status as a key error. No ejections occurred, and both occupants were restrained with lap belts. The parked sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. No pedestrian involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15