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An SUV cut lanes on St. Nicholas Avenue. The driver struck a 24-year-old e-bike rider. The cyclist took a hit to the head. Paramedics found him in shock. Unsafe lane changing and blocked views led to blood on the street.

A crash unfolded at 676 St. Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. An SUV and an e-bike, both heading south, collided. According to the police report, the SUV made an unsafe lane change. The e-bike rider, a 24-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was left in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck the e-bike’s center front end. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but the police report highlights driver error as the primary cause. No injuries were specified for the SUV occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817898, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two bikes crashed head-on on Amsterdam Avenue. One rider, a 36-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg. Both traveled south. The crash left the injured cyclist partially ejected. No cars involved. The street bore the brunt. Blood on the asphalt.

Two cyclists collided on Amsterdam Avenue near West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both were traveling south when their bikes struck head-on. One cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No motor vehicles were involved. One cyclist was unlicensed, according to the data. The crash resulted in significant injury, with the victim conscious at the scene. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The collision underscores the risks faced by cyclists, even in the absence of cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into a parked car on Broadway near West 152nd. Two people in the sedan suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash left the front of the BMW mangled and the back of the Lexus smashed. No pedestrians were involved.

A BMW sedan traveling south on Broadway struck the center back end of a parked Lexus near West 152nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, two occupants of the BMW—a 33-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat and a 37-year-old male driver—were injured, both suffering neck injuries and shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The Lexus was unoccupied at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The BMW sustained heavy front-end damage, while the Lexus was hit at the rear. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a woman crossing St Nicholas Avenue. The crash left her with leg injuries. Police cited glare as a factor. The impact came as the car turned left. The street saw pain and confusion. The driver was not hurt.

A sedan struck a 43-year-old woman as she crossed St Nicholas Avenue at West 148th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of internal pain. The driver, a 23-year-old man, was making a left turn when the crash occurred. Police listed 'Glare' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. No other contributing driver errors were cited in the data. The driver was not injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814408, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A van turned left on St Nicholas. It struck an eastbound e-scooter. The scooter rider took the blow to his head. He suffered crush injuries. Unsafe speed played a role. The street bore witness. The city did not slow.

A refrigerated van, heading west on W 145th Street, made a left turn onto St Nicholas Avenue. It collided with a 39-year-old man riding an e-scooter eastbound. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor in the crash. The e-scooter rider was struck and suffered head injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The van’s left front bumper took the impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the e-scooter rider. No other injuries were specified for the van’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when large vehicles turn across paths at speed. The report makes clear: speed and turning movements combined to harm a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars collided on Broadway. Both drivers distracted. Three passengers hurt, backs wrenched, whiplash. Metal twisted, glass shattered. The street bore the mark. System failed to protect those inside.

Two vehicles, a Jeep SUV and a Honda sedan, crashed on Broadway at West 139th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted at the time of the collision. The crash left three passengers injured, all suffering back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right side doors of the sedan. The system allowed distraction behind the wheel, and passengers paid the price.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a cyclist at St Nicholas Avenue and West 145th Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. The crash left the bike and car damaged. Police listed no clear cause. The street saw blood and metal. The system failed again.

A crash occurred at the intersection of St Nicholas Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling east collided with a southbound cyclist. According to the police report, the cyclist, a 39-year-old man, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. The sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s right front were damaged. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The cyclist was unlicensed, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing dangers faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV backed up on Amsterdam Avenue. A 78-year-old woman, the driver, was hurt. Shock hit her. Another elderly woman and an infant were listed as occupants. The crash left injuries and questions. No clear cause named by police.

A crash occurred on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan involving a 2010 Toyota SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was backing up when the incident happened. The driver, a 78-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. Another 78-year-old woman and an infant were also listed as occupants, both with unspecified injuries. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes were identified in the data. The point of impact and vehicle damage were at the center back end. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants, especially the elderly and infants, even when no clear cause is given.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810025, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air thick with sirens on Riverside Drive. Two men, passengers in separate vehicles, clutch their bodies in pain and shock. Metal twisted at the front ends of a sedan and an SUV. Emergency lights reflect off broken glass and bruised faces.

Two male passengers, ages 42 and 47, were injured in a crash involving a sedan and an SUV on Riverside Drive at West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when they collided, causing injuries to the right rear and front passengers. Both men suffered pain and shock, with injuries reported to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both drivers, providing no further detail on the cause. No driver errors are explicitly identified in the data. The police report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle slammed into the back of an SUV on St Nicholas Place. The crash left both drivers injured—one with head abrasions, the other with whiplash. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. Metal scraped pavement. Both drivers remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on St Nicholas Place collided with the rear of a northbound SUV that was slowing or stopping near West 152nd Street. The impact left the 45-year-old male motorcyclist with a head abrasion and the 51-year-old female SUV driver with back injuries described as whiplash. Both drivers were reported as conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both vehicles. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal scraped and glass rattled on W 145 St at Broadway. Two SUVs collided in the late afternoon. A 53-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The street filled with the noise of disrupted traffic.

According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at the intersection of W 145 St and Broadway in Manhattan. The collision occurred at 4:03 p.m. when both vehicles were traveling straight in opposite directions. A 53-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues were noted in the data. The impact damaged the right front bumper and quarter panel of the vehicles. The injured driver was conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched and glass shattered on Henry Hudson Parkway as two sedans collided. The crash left a young driver and his passenger hurt, both conscious but shaken. Emergency responders found whiplash and bruised limbs amid twisted steel.

Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway, injuring a 22-year-old male driver and his 22-year-old male front passenger. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both vehicles, and also cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' for the driver. Both injured occupants suffered whiplash and other bodily injuries, but remained conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was reported in use. The crash underscores the dangers of excessive speed and abrupt lane changes, as documented by responding officers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806803, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by screeching metal at Broadway and West 143rd. A 17-year-old cyclist thrown from his bike, clutching his arm in pain. Sedan’s front bumper left scarred. Shock and pain hang in the streetlights’ glare.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided at Broadway and West 143rd Street in Manhattan. The 17-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered injuries to his lower arm and hand, reporting pain and shock at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error by the sedan operator. No additional contributing factors related to helmet use or signaling were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeches on West 146th at Broadway. A sedan and a truck slam together, too close, too fast. Two men, both thirty-two, bleed from head wounds. Parked cars stand silent, doors ripped open. Evening air chills the blood on the seats.

Two men, both age 32, suffered head injuries in a crash involving a sedan and a chassis cab at West 146th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. According to the police report, the collision occurred when vehicles passed too closely and changed lanes unsafely. The report states: “Metal scrapes metal. A sedan and a truck, too close, too quick.” Both the driver and front passenger in the sedan sustained concussions. Parked cars were struck, their doors torn open. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No mention is made of helmet or signal use as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 28-year-old man was struck at the intersection of Broadway and West 143rd Street in Manhattan. He remained conscious, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The early morning street was quiet except for the impact and the arrival of emergency responders.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and West 143rd Street in Manhattan. The 28-year-old man sustained a bruise to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or list any contributing driver errors. No information is provided about vehicle actions, signals, or helmet use. The data documents the injury but omits details about how the collision occurred or the behavior of the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 58-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on W 142 St. The impact caused a head contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to the police report, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM on W 142 St near Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. A 58-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when she was hit by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no vehicle damage despite striking the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and operating a 2024 SUV registered in New Jersey. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered chest injuries and shock after a collision with a northbound SUV on St. Nicholas Avenue. The SUV was parked before impact. Police cite improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:28 on St. Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was injured when struck by a northbound Honda SUV that was parked prior to the collision. The bicyclist sustained chest injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bike. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and from Pennsylvania. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV making a left turn struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal on St Nicholas Ave. Both the driver and pedestrian suffered injuries. The driver’s failure to yield and inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised and shocked.

According to the police report, at 8:26 AM on St Nicholas Ave near W 150 St in Manhattan, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling north made a left turn and struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old female, was also injured and reported to be in shock. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no vehicle damage despite the center front end impact. This crash highlights the dangers of driver errors in yielding and attention at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A speeding SUV struck the rear of a sedan traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway. The sedan’s driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed and seat belts restrained the driver, who remained conscious after the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 50-year-old male driver of a sedan was injured when a 2023 SUV traveling north at unsafe speed rear-ended his vehicle. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the SUV hitting the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver sustained chest injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. Safety equipment including airbags and lap belts deployed and restrained the driver. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s failure to control speed led to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 3-year-old girl playing in the roadway was struck by an eastbound SUV on W 146 St. She suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver, proceeding straight, made contact with the pedestrian at the right front bumper with no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling eastbound on W 146 St near Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. The report states the pedestrian was playing in the roadway at the time of the collision. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating the child’s presence in the roadway contributed to the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14