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A 34-year-old male driver injured his elbow and lower arm in a collision on Saint Nicholas Avenue. Both vehicles were southbound. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The SUV was parked and struck on the left side. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving a box truck and a parked SUV on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" twice as contributing factors. The box truck was traveling southbound, while the SUV was parked and struck on its left side doors. No damage was reported on the truck, and the driver was not ejected. The crash highlights the role of driver distraction in causing injury to the driver himself.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632270, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV at an intersection on West 155 Street. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. Police list unspecified factors.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2022 SUV traveling east on West 155 Street. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV showed no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian's actions remain unknown. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman suffered a head injury as an SUV made a right turn and struck a stopped taxi on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The passenger was unconscious and bruised. The SUV driver was unlicensed and driving aggressively.

According to the police report, an unlicensed male driver in a 2005 SUV made a right turn on West 145 Street and collided with a stopped taxi. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear bumper of the taxi. A 32-year-old female front-seat passenger in the SUV was injured, suffering a head contusion and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The injured occupant was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and stopped in traffic at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided with an SUV on Amsterdam Avenue. The unlicensed moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash involved traffic control disregard and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue struck a station wagon/SUV going east. The moped driver, age 23, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The moped driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the right side doors of the moped and the center front end of the SUV. The crash caused significant injury to the moped driver, who was conscious but injured. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided head-on on West 155 Street. The motorcycle driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on West 155 Street struck a sedan also traveling west. The motorcycle driver, a 40-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet classified as 'Helmet/Other (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist).' The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The collision point on the motorcycle was its left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV on Riverside Drive. The SUV struck the cyclist’s bike at the right rear quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries but remained conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Riverside Drive involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV was traveling north and the bike west when the SUV struck the bike’s center front end at its right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 58-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The cyclist was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629165, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck changed lanes and struck a sedan from behind on Broadway. The sedan’s driver and right rear passenger suffered whiplash and head and back injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver followed too closely and was distracted.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Broadway changed lanes and collided with the left rear bumper of a sedan also traveling south. The sedan carried two occupants: a 34-year-old male driver and a 28-year-old male right rear passenger. Both were injured, sustaining whiplash and head or back injuries, but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists the truck driver’s contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the truck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man driving a sedan on Convent Avenue crashed into another vehicle ahead. The impact hit the left front bumper of the striking car and the right rear bumper of the struck sedan. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver was involved in a rear-end collision on Convent Avenue. The driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. The crash occurred when the driver, operating a sedan, struck the rear of another sedan traveling south. Contributing factors listed include driver inexperience and following too closely. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the striking vehicle and the right rear bumper of the struck vehicle. No other persons were reported injured or ejected. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected after a sedan made a left turn on West 145 Street. The rider suffered head abrasions and was injured. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s left side doors. Failure to yield and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 145 Street made a left turn and collided with a motorcycle going straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male occupant, was ejected and sustained head abrasions. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan struck the motorcycle on its left side doors, causing the rider’s injury. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and making a left turn at the time of impact. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming motorcycles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway at night. One driver injured with abrasions and leg wounds. Impact hit right front bumper of one car and left rear quarter panel of the other. Unsafe speed cited as cause. Air bag deployed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway around 8:30 p.m. The driver of one vehicle, a 58-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a BMW traveling north going straight ahead and a Tesla also heading north but changing lanes. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the BMW and the left rear quarter panel of the Tesla. The police identified unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and the air bag deployed. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head north on Henry Hudson Parkway. Both drivers suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. Impact hit left rear bumpers. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. Both men wore seat belts and were not ejected. Shock followed the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided, impacting each other's left rear bumpers. Both drivers, a 30-year-old man and a 22-year-old man, sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and were treated for shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left rear quarter panels of both sedans. The crash caused injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Amsterdam Avenue. The sedan made a right turn, striking the cyclist who was going straight. The bicyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Alcohol was involved. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a sedan made a right turn on Amsterdam Avenue and struck him. The bicyclist was traveling straight while the sedan turned right, resulting in a collision at the right rear quarter panel of the sedan and the front center of the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and had no reported errors beyond the turn. No damage was reported to either vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man was struck on Broadway near West 151st Street. He was crossing with the signal when hit. The impact caused a head injury and concussion. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered serious harm.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway at West 151st Street in Manhattan. He was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver were provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV made a left turn on Saint Nicholas Avenue and struck a sedan traveling north. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and improper turning as causes. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2021 Ford SUV was making a left turn westbound on Saint Nicholas Avenue when it collided with a 2015 Chrysler sedan traveling northbound. The sedan’s 50-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the right side doors of the sedan. No occupants were ejected. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a sedan on West 142 Street. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash damaged the left side doors of the truck and the front end of the sedan. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on West 142 Street collided with a sedan traveling southwest. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the truck and the front bumper of the sedan. Both drivers, a 36-year-old man in the truck and a 33-year-old woman in the sedan, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Neither occupant was ejected, and both were conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding on West 150 Street. The box truck was making a U-turn. No vehicle damage was reported. The rider was not wearing safety equipment and was in shock.

According to the police report, a moped driver was injured and ejected during a collision with a box truck on West 150 Street. The moped was traveling southeast going straight ahead, while the box truck was making a U-turn. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes no vehicle damage. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. He was not wearing any safety equipment. The box truck driver was licensed and traveling south. The crash involved driver errors related to the truck's U-turn maneuver. No blame is assigned to the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old woman was struck while emerging from behind a parked car at a Manhattan intersection. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered a fractured knee and leg, left incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 10 Saint Nicholas Place in Manhattan. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when a northbound sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in an injury severity level of 3 and incoherence. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2010 Chevrolet sedan. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 27-year-old male bicyclist on West 147 Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The crash involved the taxi's front end and the bike's left front bumper. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on West 147 Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The taxi's front center end impacted the bike's left front bumper. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered internal complaints related to the injury. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Toyota vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on West 155 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. The sedan driver was distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 155 Street attempted a left turn and collided head-on with a moped traveling east. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. The sedan's left front bumper and the moped's center front end were damaged. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The moped driver, a 20-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered facial abrasions. The sedan was turning left while the moped traveled straight north. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male with a learner's permit, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The sedan was making a left turn while the moped was going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling west. The impact occurred at the front center of the moped and the left front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15