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A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist and a Jeep SUV collided head-on while both traveled north. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saint Nicholas Avenue involving a bicyclist and a 2013 Jeep SUV, both traveling north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The 29-year-old male bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors or violations for either party. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors. The crash resulted in vehicle damage to the left front bumpers of both the bike and the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan made a left turn and struck an e-bike rider going straight on Broadway. The 48-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head abrasion. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Broadway made a left turn and collided with an e-bike also traveling north. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head abrasion. The report lists the driver’s error as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the e-bike. The rider remained conscious but was injured. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes and left turns involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing West 155 Street outside an intersection. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver hit her with the front center of the vehicle. The pedestrian was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 155 Street outside a crosswalk. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The sedan, traveling westbound, struck her with the center front end. The report lists pedestrian confusion or error as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The vehicle sustained other damage but no further details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV backed unsafely into a southbound Acura sedan on Edgecombe Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage. The sedan’s front end was struck and damaged.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford SUV was backing on Edgecombe Avenue when it collided with a 2021 Acura sedan traveling south. The impact struck the center front end of the sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The SUV sustained no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519609, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered elbow and arm bruises in a crash on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The driver was speeding. Both occupants wore seat belts and remained conscious. Multiple SUVs and a sedan were damaged in the collision near West 148 Street.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Saint Nicholas Avenue involving multiple vehicles, including SUVs and a sedan. Two male occupants, ages 29 and 26, were injured with contusions to their elbows and lower arms. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The driver of the SUV was traveling north and was cited for unsafe speed, which contributed to the collision. The impact damaged the right side doors of the moving SUV and the rear panels of parked vehicles. No ejections occurred. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and SUV collided on West 155 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a neck injury and concussion. Police cited improper passing and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles were changing lanes at impact.

According to the police report, a moped and an SUV collided while both were changing lanes on West 155 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 41-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a neck injury and concussion. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The SUV struck the moped on its left rear quarter panel, while the moped impacted with its center front end. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time. The crash highlights dangerous lane changes and close following distances as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a southbound sedan made a left turn and hit her. She suffered a head injury and was semiconscious.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 145 Street and Broadway in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an unlicensed female driver in a 2003 Audi sedan made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious but was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. No safety equipment was noted for the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man was hit while crossing West 141st Street with the signal. The driver, traveling west, showed inattention and inexperience. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 141st Street at an intersection with the signal. The driver was traveling straight westbound and caused the collision due to inattention and inexperience. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage from the impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing lawfully with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old woman was hit by an SUV on West 145 Street. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was going straight westbound. The pedestrian was off intersection, cause unknown. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2011 Jeep SUV traveling west on West 145 Street. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was located off an intersection at the time of the crash and suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The driver was licensed and proceeding straight ahead. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, and the pedestrian's actions remain unknown. The pedestrian was not wearing any noted safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the back of a stopped SUV on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. Two men inside the SUV suffered neck and back injuries, both conscious and wearing lap belts. The taxi driver followed too closely, causing the crash and whiplash injuries.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading north. The SUV had two male occupants: a 44-year-old driver and a 50-year-old front passenger. Both were injured, suffering whiplash and back or neck injuries, and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The SUV driver was stopped in traffic when struck. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The taxi's front left bumper hit the center back end of the SUV. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Broadway near West 143rd Street. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles damaged on right front and left rear panels.

According to the police report, a taxi entering a parked position on Broadway collided with a sedan traveling north. The sedan's driver, a 49-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inexperience and following too closely as contributing factors. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the sedan, damaging both vehicles. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors in close following and maneuvering near parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15