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A box truck struck a stationary SUV on Broadway, injuring the truck driver. The collision caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. According to the police report, the truck driver followed too closely and exhibited aggressive driving, leading to the crash.

According to the police report, at 16:25 on Broadway, a 2015 box truck operated by a 53-year-old male driver rear-ended a stationary Jeep SUV. The truck was initially parked and then collided with the SUV's center front end, impacting the truck’s left side doors. The truck driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors for the truck driver. The injured driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other occupants were reported injured. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance and controlling aggressive behavior, causing harm to the truck driver and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a vehicle made a right turn and struck him on West 155 Street in Manhattan. The impact hit the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injuries.

According to the police report, at 11:27 AM on West 155 Street in Manhattan, a vehicle traveling north made a right turn and struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, but remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors are explicitly cited. The vehicle was unoccupied except for the driver, whose license status and sex were not provided. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles in pedestrian areas, with the pedestrian’s exact location and actions unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV collided with a motorcycle on West 150 Street in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. Police cited the SUV driver’s improper lane usage and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 150 Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan at 13:59. A 58-year-old male SUV driver was entering a parked position when his vehicle’s right front quarter panel struck the left side doors of a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, also male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the motorcycle driver were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving and improper lane changes in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720894, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A runaway BMW fleeing police tore down Amsterdam Avenue. Its left bumper smashed into a 29-year-old man. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The car did not stop. The man stayed awake, wounded and alone.

According to the police report, a 2016 BMW sedan, described as a 'runaway vehicle' and 'fleeing police,' struck a 29-year-old pedestrian on Amsterdam Avenue near 152nd Street at 1:30 a.m. The report states the vehicle was traveling at an 'unsafe speed' and was involved in a police pursuit. The BMW's left front bumper hit the pedestrian low, causing severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The man remained conscious as blood pooled around him. The report notes the driver was unlicensed and did not stop after the collision. The primary contributing factors listed are 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway,' but the report attributes fault to the vehicle's dangerous movement and the driver's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four SUVs and one sedan collided on Riverside Drive, injuring two occupants. Drivers were traveling north when impact occurred. Police report cites unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes. Injured suffered back and chest injuries, both in shock.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Riverside Drive involving four SUVs and one sedan. The vehicles were all traveling north when the crash happened around 17:47. The report lists contributing factors as unsafe speed and multiple 'Other Vehicular' errors, indicating driver mistakes. Two occupants were injured: a 29-year-old male driver with back injuries and a 66-year-old female front passenger with chest injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behavior as contributing factors. The collision damaged the left front bumpers of several SUVs and the right rear quarter panel of another, highlighting the severity of the impact and driver errors leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a right turn struck an SUV traveling north on Riverside Drive. Both male drivers suffered moderate injuries, including whiplash and back and chest pain. The crash caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the truck and the SUV’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:32 on Riverside Drive involving a 2020 box truck and a 2008 SUV. The box truck was making a right turn westbound when it collided with the SUV traveling northbound. Both drivers, men aged 37, were injured and conscious, with complaints of whiplash and injuries to the back and chest. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The contributing factors listed for both drivers were "Other Vehicular," indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the truck and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV overturned after a collision at its left rear quarter panel with a sedan also traveling north. The SUV driver suffered injuries and shock. Both vehicles were involved in a crash marked by multiple vehicular contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway at 17:52 involving a northbound SUV and a sedan. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was struck on its left rear quarter panel and overturned. The sedan, also northbound and licensed to a female driver from New Jersey, sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The sole injured party was the SUV driver, a 30-year-old male occupant who was not ejected and experienced shock. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factors for both involved parties, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights systemic dangers on the parkway related to vehicular interactions and driver control failures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The rider was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment used. The crash involved a single bike traveling north, impacting front center and causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike on Saint Nicholas Avenue at 13:14. The bicyclist sustained a head injury classified as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was a single bike traveling north, going straight ahead before the crash, with damage to the center front end. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or other vehicle involvement were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The incident highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users even in single-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan after colliding with a parked SUV. The crash occurred at 5:47 AM on West 145 Street. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the impact.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 5:47 AM on West 145 Street in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling west collided with a parked 2022 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the bicyclist's center front end against the SUV's left rear bumper, which sustained damage. The bicyclist was not ejected, remained conscious, and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain attention. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers even when vehicles are stationary, underscoring systemic risks for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708949, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by an unlicensed male collided with a helmeted bicyclist traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s failure to maintain control caused impact on the left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured when struck by a 2020 Ford sedan traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue near West 143rd Street in Manhattan. The sedan, operated by an unlicensed male driver, collided with the bicyclist on the left front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites the driver’s unlicensed status as a critical factor. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision occurred while both parties were traveling straight ahead, indicating a failure in the driver’s control or attention. No other contributing driver errors were specified, but the unlicensed driver status highlights systemic danger on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706459, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection on West 145 Street when the vehicle hit him head-on.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on West 145 Street while crossing with the signal. The crash occurred at 10:15 when a 2022 Ford SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end, confirming the point of impact. No victim errors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705330, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle crash on Henry Hudson Parkway injured a 35-year-old male driver. The collision involved a taxi and a pickup truck traveling southbound. The driver suffered a head injury and concussion, highlighting the dangers of distracted and aggressive driving.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving a taxi and a pickup truck, both traveling southbound. The crash happened at 6:07 AM. The report cites driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction, Aggressive Driving/Road Rage, and Following Too Closely as contributing factors. The 35-year-old male driver, an occupant of one of the vehicles, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The vehicles impacted at their right front bumpers and quarter panels, indicating a close, forceful collision. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man suffered a neck injury and concussion after a sedan struck him at an intersection on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic, left with shock and serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:13 on Amsterdam Avenue near West 150 Street in Manhattan. A 2014 Ford sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage there. The pedestrian, described as walking along the highway with traffic, was injured with a neck injury and concussion, resulting in shock. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, but no driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old bicyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after a sedan made a left turn and collided with him on West 145 Street. The cyclist was wearing a helmet but was hit due to driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:42 on West 145 Street in Manhattan. A 2023 Nissan sedan was making a left turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis and complained of whiplash. The report identifies the contributing factors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' on the part of the sedan driver. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's left front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage despite the impact occurring at its right front bumper. This collision highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian crossing with the signal suffered a severe shoulder injury when a GMC SUV making a left turn struck her at a Manhattan intersection. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the pedestrian fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling south on West 145 Street in Manhattan was making a left turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Edgecombe Avenue. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm/shoulder. The report identifies 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a critical role in the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to ensure a clear view before turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not cited with any contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views during vehicle turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Broadway in Manhattan, injuring a driver and passenger. Both suffered head injuries and were conscious. Police cited alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard as key factors in the collision, which damaged the front and rear quarter panels.

According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Broadway near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 19:20. The GMC SUV was traveling south, and the Toyota SUV was traveling east, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the GMC and the left rear quarter panel of the Toyota. The driver of the Toyota, a 28-year-old male, and his 21-year-old male passenger were both injured, sustaining head injuries described as contusions and whiplash, respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard by the Toyota driver as contributing factors. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and rear quarter panels, indicating a side-impact collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue collided with a 21-year-old male e-bike rider going west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, at 12:47 a.m., a 2021 Toyota taxi driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue when it struck a 21-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the taxi driver's part, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' related to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and rider confusion as key elements in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A rear passenger suffered bruises and full-body injury. Drivers failed to maintain safe distance and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash left one occupant injured, conscious, and bruised.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving multiple sedans. One occupant, a 36-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat, sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction also played a role. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions, with impacts primarily at the center front ends and rear ends of the vehicles. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision resulted in vehicle damage and injury to the passenger without fault attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689039, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male pedestrian was struck at an intersection on West 141 Street in Manhattan. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. He suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was in shock. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling east on West 141 Street near Convent Avenue in Manhattan. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor, along with pedestrian confusion or error. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction combined with pedestrian confusion at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist and an SUV collided on West 147 Street in Manhattan. Both men suffered injuries and shock. The SUV was parked before impact. Driver inattention contributed to the crash. The bicyclist sustained a hip and upper leg injury.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver of a 2018 Mercedes SUV was parked on West 147 Street when the collision occurred. A 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling south struck the left side doors of the SUV. Both the SUV driver and bicyclist were injured and experienced shock. The bicyclist suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both parties. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of the bike and left side doors of the SUV. No damage was reported to the SUV. The bicyclist had no visible complaints at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15