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A moped driver turned left on West 144th Street and collided with a southbound sedan. The moped driver suffered abrasions and injuries to the elbow and lower arm. The sedan had right front damage. The moped driver was unlicensed and disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a moped driver making a left turn on West 144th Street collided with a sedan traveling straight south. The moped driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. The sedan, driven by a licensed male, sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. No passengers were injured. The moped driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on West 148 Street. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of a parked vehicle and the right front bumper of a moving sedan. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 148 Street. One driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. The collision involved a parked sedan struck on its left rear quarter panel and a moving sedan impacting with its right front bumper. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the parked vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the moving vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old rear passenger and a 25-year-old front passenger suffered head and back injuries in a Manhattan crash. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Both passengers wore seat belts. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling west on West 141 Street rear-ended a Hyundai sedan moving south. The impact hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel and left front bumper. Two passengers in the sedan were injured: a 25-year-old front passenger with head injuries and a 23-year-old rear passenger with back injuries. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV’s driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. Passenger distraction was also noted but no other driver errors were recorded. Neither occupant was ejected. The crash caused whiplash and moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep hit a man on Riverside Drive. The SUV kept going. The man’s head was crushed. He died alone under the streetlight. The driver did not stop. The street was quiet. The SUV showed no damage.

A northbound Jeep SUV struck a 47-year-old man at Riverside Drive and West 147th Street in Manhattan. The man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'His head crushed beneath the bumper. No damage to the SUV. The driver did not stop.' The crash report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver left the scene. The man was killed in the roadway, alone in the dark.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 150 Street with the signal. She suffered contusions and bruises to her abdomen and pelvis. The crash left her conscious but injured at the intersection near Broadway in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 150 Street at an intersection in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her abdomen and pelvis and remained conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type are provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and was located at the intersection at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558197, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head contusion on West 145 Street. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved confusion or error by the bicyclist. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male bicyclist was injured on West 145 Street. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," indicating the bicyclist's own error or confusion led to the crash. No helmet or other safety equipment was used. The crash involved two bikes traveling west, with no other vehicles or pedestrians injured. The bicyclist was riding or hanging on outside the bike and was not ejected. The report does not indicate any driver errors by other vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sanitation truck and a sedan collided head-on on West 139 Street. The sedan driver, 61, was trapped and suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a sanitation truck and a sedan, both traveling south on West 139 Street, collided at their right front bumpers. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old man, was trapped inside his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including a concussion. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused significant damage to the right front bumpers of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a sedan from behind on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s front end and the sedan’s rear quarter panel were damaged. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver in a sedan was injured when a northbound SUV rear-ended his vehicle on Amsterdam Avenue near West 153rd Street in Manhattan. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were parked before the crash, and the SUV impacted the sedan’s left rear quarter panel with its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head abrasion after a collision on West 145th Street. The rider was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The driver was distracted, causing the impact to the bike’s center back end.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured on West 145th Street around 11:50 p.m. The bicyclist was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The bike sustained damage to its center back end. The driver held a permit license from New York but no further vehicle details were provided. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 8-year-old girl crossing West 144 Street with the signal was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The vehicle’s left front bumper hit her head, causing bruising. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The child remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling north on West 144 Street made a left turn and struck an 8-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper, injuring the child’s head and causing contusions. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck an eastbound e-bike on West 155 Street. The e-bike rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered back abrasions. The crash damaged the front ends of both vehicles. Driver error involved improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on West 155 Street when it collided with an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 38-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his back but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to navigate the turn safely. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy was struck while crossing Saint Nicholas Avenue at West 155th Street in Manhattan. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The boy was conscious at the scene. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and West 155th Street in Manhattan. The boy was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy was struck while crossing West 155 Street at Saint Nicholas Avenue. He suffered a contusion and injury to his elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 155 Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The boy was crossing with the signal when he was struck, resulting in a contusion and injury to his elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type are provided. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 152 Street at Amsterdam Avenue. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 152 Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the crash happened. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type are provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546443, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a sedan on West 148 Street in Manhattan. The front passenger in the SUV suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The crash caused shock and pain. The driver was licensed. The collision damaged the SUV’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on West 148 Street collided with a sedan. The front passenger in the SUV, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and pain. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The SUV’s right front bumper was the point of impact and sustained damage. The driver of the SUV was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543595, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 51-year-old male bicyclist on Edgecombe Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The bike showed no damage; the sedan’s right front quarter panel was hit.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Edgecombe Avenue collided with a bicyclist also traveling west. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious. The driver of the sedan was cited for driver inattention or distraction, which contributed to the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the bicycle showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were listed. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway late at night. One driver changed lanes improperly, striking the other’s right rear bumper. A three-year-old boy in the rear left seat suffered head injuries and whiplash. The child was restrained and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided at 11:44 p.m. The driver of one sedan was changing lanes improperly, causing the crash. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the struck vehicle. A three-year-old male occupant in the left rear passenger seat sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The child was secured with a child restraint. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error in lane changing. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old male driver suffered injuries in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. The SUV struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was incoherent and injured but not ejected. Physical disability and illness contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male driver operating a 2017 Jeep SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway was injured when the vehicle's left front bumper impacted an object. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists physical disability and illness as contributing factors. The driver was incoherent after the crash and suffered injuries of unknown severity. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead. There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report focuses on the driver's physical condition as a factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Broadway after a taxi made a left turn. The e-bike struck the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with an e-bike traveling south on Broadway. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was also noted for contributing factors including "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The taxi’s left front quarter panel and the e-bike’s center front end were damaged in the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man was injured on West 152 Street. A sedan made an improper U-turn and struck him. The pedestrian suffered upper leg and hip injuries. The driver caused the crash by turning improperly. The victim was left in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan was making an improper U-turn on West 152 Street when it struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian's role and actions are marked as 'Unknown,' with a secondary contributing factor noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained damage there as well. No safety equipment or helmet use is mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15