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A bicyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness after an SUV struck him on East 99th Street in Manhattan. The driver disregarded traffic control, hitting the cyclist on the right side. The victim was not ejected but sustained serious injuries.

According to the police report, at 12:14 PM on East 99th Street near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck a southbound bicyclist. The SUV impacted the cyclist on the right side doors, causing head injuries to the 52-year-old male bicyclist who lost consciousness and complained of pain or nausea. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not ejected from his bike but suffered injury severity level 3. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782522, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman suffered back injuries and shock after being struck by a vehicle at an intersection on E 101 St. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle's left front bumper hit her. The driver’s errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 101 St and 2 Ave in Manhattan at 17:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a vehicle impacting with its left front bumper. She sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle had damage to its left front bumper. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred while the pedestrian was legally crossing. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling east on Park Ave in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2023 Kia sedan on Park Ave near E 104 St in Manhattan at 1:21 PM. The bicyclist, traveling east, was struck on the left front bumper of the sedan, which was traveling north. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist, but the primary driver error was the sedan driver's failure to yield. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to the knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The report underscores the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to vulnerable road users in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775657, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan shortly after midnight. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating in dense city traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:15 a.m. on Lexington Avenue near East 111th Street in Manhattan. A 53-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV, a 2020 Jeep traveling southbound, struck the sedan’s center back end while the sedan was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. This crash highlights the critical role of driver distraction and unsafe following distances in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changing lanes hit a 17-year-old bicyclist on Manhattan’s 2nd Avenue. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:35 on 2nd Avenue near East 109th Street in Manhattan. A 2023 Volvo sedan, traveling south, was changing lanes when its left front quarter panel struck the center front end of a southbound bicycle. The bicyclist, a 17-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factors, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain proper lane control. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision exposed systemic dangers related to driver errors during lane changes in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on East 101st Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered head injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, according to the police report.

According to the police report, at 7:30 AM on East 101st Street near 1st Avenue in Manhattan, a box truck making a left turn collided with a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The cyclist was not ejected from the bike but suffered injury severity level 3. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old man was injured crossing with the signal at an intersection in Manhattan. The SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:18 on East 103rd Street near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. A 2016 Acura SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors explicitly. However, the collision happened during the SUV's left turn, a maneuver often associated with driver responsibility to yield to crossing pedestrians. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. She was crossing with the signal. The impact hit the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 104 St and 1 Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2005 Acura SUV traveling northeast made a left turn and struck her. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. She remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors on the pedestrian’s part but highlights the vehicle’s left turn maneuver as the critical action preceding the collision. No other driver errors or violations are specified. The incident underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769543, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male driver suffered head injuries after crashing his sedan into multiple parked vehicles on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as key factors. The driver was restrained but incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, at 12:15 a.m. on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, a 38-year-old male driver collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was operating a 2007 Honda sedan traveling southbound and impacted the center front end of multiple parked cars and SUVs. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and was incoherent at the scene. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and excessive speed in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision caused by unsafe lane changing. The crash occurred on East 104 Street in Manhattan, involving an SUV traveling in the same direction. The moped sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:50 on East 104 Street in Manhattan. A 22-year-old male moped driver, holding a permit license, was changing lanes when his vehicle's left front bumper struck the right front quarter panel of a Chevrolet SUV traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor. The moped driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious after the collision. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling northbound with no reported injuries or vehicle damage. The data highlights the critical role of the moped driver's unsafe lane change in causing the crash, with no other contributing factors or victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765891, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon on East 106 Street in Manhattan. The station wagon’s driver and front passenger suffered neck and shoulder injuries. Police report no noted contributing factors from drivers or victims.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 106 Street near FDR Drive in Manhattan at 3:19 PM. A 2019 SUV traveling south struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon. The impact point on the SUV was the left front bumper, causing damage to the left front quarter panel. The station wagon carried two occupants: a 29-year-old male driver who sustained a neck injury described as whiplash, and a 22-year-old female front passenger who suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm. Both were conscious and injured but not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors such as failure to yield or driver error for either vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and vehicle damage concentrated on side and front panels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW motorcycle collided with the left side of a Toyota SUV at East 106th Street and 3rd Avenue. The rider and passenger were thrown, suffered fatal head trauma and crush injuries. The impact silenced the street, ending two lives instantly.

According to the police report, at 4:43 a.m., a BMW motorcycle traveling north struck the left side doors of a Toyota SUV heading west at East 106th Street and 3rd Avenue. The motorcycle rider, 30, and his passenger, 35, were ejected and died from head trauma and crush wounds despite wearing helmets. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the motorcycle driver, indicating a critical driver error. The SUV driver had no contributing factors listed. The violent impact and fatal injuries highlight the deadly consequences of driver negligence at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota sedan struck a southbound cyclist on East 102nd near Madison. The man’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious, half-thrown from his bike. The street froze, the bumper bent, the city’s danger laid bare.

A crash on East 102nd Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan left a 40-year-old cyclist injured after a Toyota sedan struck him, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling south, was hit by the sedan’s left front bumper and partially ejected from his bike. The report states the man suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained conscious at the scene. Both vehicles were reportedly heading straight before the collision. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on the driver’s actions. The narrative describes the impact as forceful, with the cyclist thrown partway off his bike and the sedan’s bumper bent. No evidence in the report points to cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent threat vehicles pose to people moving through city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763401, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck collided with a Jeep SUV on FDR Drive at 8:20 a.m. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause, with impact on the SUV’s right side.

According to the police report, at 8:20 a.m. on FDR Drive, a box truck traveling north struck the right rear quarter panel of a northbound Jeep SUV. The collision occurred during a merging maneuver. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the box truck driver did not properly yield during the merge. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the box truck. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance collided with an SUV on East 106 Street in Manhattan just after midnight. The SUV’s right rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited the ambulance driver for disregarding traffic control, causing the crash and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:01 a.m. on East 106 Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. A 2024 Ford ambulance traveling north struck the right side doors of a 2022 Chevrolet SUV traveling east. The point of impact was the ambulance’s left front bumper against the SUV’s right side doors. The SUV carried seven occupants; a 22-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies the ambulance driver’s failure as 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' directly contributing to the collision and injury. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The ambulance had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman suffered facial injuries and shock after an e-bike struck her at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 AM near 2035 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The victim, a 66-year-old female pedestrian, was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by an e-bike traveling northbound. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the e-bike driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but places primary emphasis on the driver's failure to yield. The e-bike showed no damage, suggesting the impact was significant enough to injure the pedestrian without damaging the vehicle. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered head injuries and abrasions after a collision with a sedan on Park Avenue. The cyclist was partially ejected and left in shock. The crash involved driver inattention and disregarded traffic controls, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on Park Avenue in Manhattan. A 32-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The bicyclist was traveling west while the sedan was moving south. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan driver, licensed in Connecticut, was going straight ahead but failed to yield or properly observe traffic controls. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was left in shock, highlighting the severe impact of driver errors in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling east on Park Avenue in Manhattan. The 23-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. Police cite the sedan driver for disregarding traffic control, causing the crash and concussion.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:15 on Park Avenue near East 112 Street in Manhattan. A 2017 Hyundai sedan, traveling north, struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report identifies the contributing factor as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the sedan driver. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead but suffered serious injury. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were listed. The collision highlights driver failure to obey traffic controls as the primary cause of this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756167, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 23-year-old male e-bike passenger on East 103 Street in Manhattan. The impact caused a head contusion. Police cited driver inattention and bicyclist confusion as contributing factors. The passenger remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, at 22:42 on East 103 Street in Manhattan, a taxi traveling north struck an e-bike carrying two occupants. The collision occurred at the taxi's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The injured party was a 23-year-old male passenger on the e-bike, who sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain proper attention. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, reflecting some confusion on the part of the bicyclist passenger. The taxi was unoccupied by the driver at the time but was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not assign fault to the victim but highlights systemic danger from distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision involving a dump truck and flatbed truck on East 106 Street. Police identified defective brakes as the primary cause, highlighting vehicle maintenance failures in this multi-vehicle crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 106 Street in Manhattan at 13:51. The collision involved a sedan, a dump truck, and a flatbed truck all traveling north. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and internal complaints but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor twice for the sedan driver, indicating a critical vehicle maintenance failure. The dump truck was slowing or stopping, and the flatbed truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. Damage points include the sedan’s center back end and right rear bumper, and the dump truck’s right front bumper. The police report places responsibility on the defective brakes, with no mention of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15