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A chain reaction crash involving multiple SUVs parked northbound on Broadway in Manhattan injured three rear-seat passengers. Each suffered contusions and bruises to arms and head. The impact centered on the back ends of the vehicles, causing moderate injuries without ejections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near 3428 in Manhattan. Multiple station wagons and SUVs were involved in a rear-end collision while parked facing north. The vehicles sustained damage primarily to their center back ends. Three male and female occupants, all passengers seated in the rear of a station wagon or SUV, were injured. Their injuries included contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, hand, and head, classified as moderate severity (level 3). None of the passengers were ejected from the vehicles. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the impact sequence and resulting injuries to vulnerable passengers inside the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761848, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on Henry Hudson Parkway. Both drivers were men traveling southwest. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:51 on Henry Hudson Parkway involving two sedans traveling southwest. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision happened, with impact at the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The driver of the BMW, a 63-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision resulted in injury but no ejection. Both drivers were licensed, with one holding a Florida license and the other unspecified. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760447, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and an SUV collided head-on on West 150 Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining shock. The crash involved a failure to obey traffic controls, according to the police report.

At 7:01 PM on West 150 Street near Broadway in Manhattan, a collision occurred between a northbound motorcycle and an eastbound SUV. According to the police report, the crash involved a 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The motorcycle driver, a 47-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg and experienced shock. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error related to traffic control disregard.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling west on West 155 Street struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The collision involved unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the e-bike operator.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at the intersection of West 155 Street and Edgecombe Avenue around 1:00 PM. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead westbound when it struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the e-bike operator's unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors to the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A cyclist crashed into the rear of a parked sedan on Amsterdam Avenue. Blood streaked his face. He stayed upright, then slumped. The car never moved. The street was silent except for the sound of breathing.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear of a parked sedan near 1785 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 1:23 a.m. The sedan, registered in New Jersey, was stationary and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The report notes the cyclist suffered severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. The narrative states, 'He stayed upright, then slumped. The car never moved.' The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors or vehicle movement were cited in this incident. The focus remains on the collision's impact and the resulting injury to the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old woman suffered arm injuries and shock after an SUV struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian as she crossed legally. The impact caused center front-end damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and West 145 Street in Manhattan at 16:17. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Tesla SUV traveling north struck her. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, explicitly attributing fault to the vehicle driver. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end, causing damage there. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report does not list any pedestrian errors or contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after being struck by an SUV on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The vehicle was parked before impact. The pedestrian remained conscious amid the chaotic scene of colliding vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 145 Street in Manhattan involving multiple vehicles, including a 2024 SUV registered in New Jersey. The SUV was parked prior to the collision and sustained damage to its right front bumper. A 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver-related errors, but does not specify the pedestrian's actions as contributing factors. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a moped and a sedan, but the primary impact to the pedestrian was with the SUV. The data highlights vehicle driver errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A cyclist traveling straight struck a 28-year-old pedestrian on West 148 Street. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way by the cyclist as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a bicycle traveling straight on West 148 Street in Manhattan struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly identifies the cyclist's unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The bicycle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at moderate speed but sufficient to cause injury. The pedestrian was conscious and did not contribute to the crash by any listed factor. This incident highlights the dangers posed by cyclists traveling at unsafe speeds and failing to yield to pedestrians outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756909, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man’s skull split on Harlem asphalt before dawn. Blood pooled beneath the streetlight. The city silent, the crosswalk absent. He lay in shock, wounded and alone, the impact echoing through empty streets.

A 63-year-old man was struck head-on by a vehicle on West 145th Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 4:10 a.m., according to the police report. The victim suffered severe head injuries and was found semiconscious, lying on the cold asphalt with blood pooling beneath a flickering streetlight. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk, with the vehicle’s center front end striking the pedestrian directly. The police report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors, nor does it indicate any victim behaviors as factors. The absence of safe crossing infrastructure and the direct collision highlight systemic dangers faced by pedestrians in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south on Broadway struck a 51-year-old woman crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered upper leg and hip injuries, enduring shock. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound on Broadway at West 144th Street struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s inattention and distraction as well as unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. No damage was noted to the motorcycle, which was operated by a single occupant. The pedestrian’s crossing without a signal was recorded but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to maintain attention and control at an intersection—resulting in serious pedestrian injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on West 145 Street hit a pedestrian crossing against the signal. The man suffered head injuries and incoherence, bleeding minorly. The crash happened off intersection near Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan’s 10030 zip code.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan was traveling straight ahead eastbound on West 145 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan when it struck a male pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and was located off intersection at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained head injuries, was incoherent, and had minor bleeding. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists the pedestrian’s crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian’s error is noted, but the focus remains on the collision caused by the vehicle’s movement through the area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided in the early morning hours. The impact struck the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 25-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway around 12:08 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the right front bumper of a 2013 Kia and the left rear quarter panel of a 2024 Chevrolet sedan. The 25-year-old female driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The airbag deployed in her vehicle. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor to the collision. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving on this busy parkway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741040, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old male driver lost consciousness and became semiconscious after a crash involving multiple SUVs on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. Police report cites loss of consciousness as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan at 2:36 AM involving multiple SUVs. The 59-year-old male driver, who was semiconscious and injured, lost consciousness during the incident. The report notes the driver was not ejected and suffered an injury severity rated at level 3. Vehicle damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel, right front bumper, and left rear bumper of the involved SUVs. The police report highlights 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a critical driver impairment. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740131, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV speeding and distracted while changing lanes collided with a sedan going straight. Both male drivers suffered injuries including chest trauma and whiplash. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact, highlighting dangerous driver errors on a busy parkway.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway at 2:30 a.m. The SUV driver, a 21-year-old male, was traveling south and changing lanes when the collision happened. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV sustained demolished damage at the point of impact. The sedan, also traveling south and going straight ahead, was struck on its left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 22-year-old male, suffered whiplash and was in shock. Both drivers were injured but not ejected from their vehicles. This crash underscores the hazards of speeding and distracted driving during lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old woman suffered a severe head injury after a taxi struck her while crossing West 155 Street at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian unconscious with a concussion.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on West 155 Street struck a 76-year-old female pedestrian at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing when the collision occurred and was rendered unconscious with a head injury classified as a concussion. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factor to the crash, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain attention. The pedestrian’s actions or safety equipment were not listed as contributing factors. The taxi was occupied by a single male driver and sustained damage to its right front bumper. This crash underscores the deadly consequences of driver distraction in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Henry Hudson Parkway at dusk. A front passenger suffered a serious head injury. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by one driver as key factors in the crash. Impact damaged both vehicles’ front quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:43 on Henry Hudson Parkway involving two sport utility vehicles traveling south. One driver was changing lanes while the other proceeded straight ahead. The collision impacted the left front quarter panel of the lane-changing SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. The front passenger in the lane-changing SUV, a 20-year-old male, sustained a serious head injury and was conscious but injured. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors attributed to the lane-changing driver. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and vehicle maneuvers that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Edgecombe Avenue in Manhattan. The 62-year-old male driver suffered a hip and upper leg injury and was in shock. The crash involved multiple vehicles and was caused by vehicular errors, according to the police report.

At 21:09 on Edgecombe Avenue in Manhattan, two sedans collided, resulting in injury. According to the police report, the 62-year-old male driver of a 2013 Toyota sedan was injured, sustaining hip and upper leg trauma and was reported to be in shock. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors multiple times, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. One sedan was traveling south going straight ahead with center front end impact and damage, while the other sedan was parked with center back end impact and damage. The police report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on vehicular errors as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two northbound vehicles collided on Amsterdam Avenue while both were making left turns. The impact struck the left side doors of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. A front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:10 on Amsterdam Avenue involving a 2005 Chevrolet SUV and a 1999 Toyota sedan, both traveling north and making left turns. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The front passenger in the SUV, a 34-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during complex maneuvers like left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan changed lanes unsafely, striking another sedan and injuring its front passenger. The impact caused internal injuries to the passenger’s abdomen and pelvis. The driver’s lane change error triggered the collision, leaving the passenger hurt but conscious.

According to the police report, at 16:39 in Manhattan near 3462 Broadway, a sedan traveling north attempted an unsafe lane change. This maneuver caused a collision with another northbound sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the lane-changing vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other sedan. The front passenger in the struck vehicle, a 38-year-old woman, sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. No victim actions were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane changes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on West 147 Street collided with an e-scooter rider, partially ejecting her and leaving her unconscious. The crash caused injury and vehicle damage. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause, highlighting systemic risks to vulnerable riders.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:45 a.m. on West 147 Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan driven by a licensed male driver traveling north struck the left side doors of an e-scooter operated by a 42-year-old female rider, also traveling north. The e-scooter rider was partially ejected and rendered unconscious, sustaining injuries of unknown severity. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the sedan driver. The e-scooter rider was not cited for any contributing factors. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users, particularly micromobility riders, in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15