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A 19-year-old female bicyclist suffered a severe shoulder injury after a crash caused by improper passing or lane usage. The collision occurred on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The rider remained conscious but sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on 2 Avenue was injured due to improper passing or lane usage, cited twice as contributing factors. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of her bike and was not ejected during the crash. She sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her upper arm and shoulder, with injury severity rated as serious. The point of impact was the center front end of the bicycle, which sustained no damage. The report highlights driver error in lane management as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The incident underscores the dangers posed by improper lane use in Manhattan's traffic environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling northbound on FDR Drive collided head-on and rear-end. One driver, trapped inside his vehicle, suffered back contusions and bruises. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both cars.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on FDR Drive when they collided. The first vehicle, a 2019 Toyota sedan, was impacted on its left front bumper and sustained center front end damage. The second vehicle, a 2024 Nissan sedan, was hit on its right rear bumper and had damage to its right front bumper. The driver of the Toyota, a 37-year-old man, was trapped inside his vehicle and suffered back contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity 3. Both drivers were licensed men, with no contributing driver errors explicitly listed in the report. The report notes the driver was conscious but trapped, highlighting the severity of the impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east collided with a southbound bicyclist on East 110 Street in Manhattan. The 15-year-old rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver for disregarding traffic control, highlighting systemic dangers to vulnerable cyclists.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on East 110 Street in Manhattan. A sedan driven by a licensed male driver traveling east struck a 15-year-old male bicyclist traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted as a factor. Vehicle damage was not reported, underscoring the severity of injury to the vulnerable rider despite minimal vehicle impact. This crash exemplifies the dangers posed by driver errors to cyclists in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy crossing outside a crosswalk in Manhattan was struck by a westbound SUV. The driver’s inattention and inexperience led to a left front bumper impact, causing abdominal and pelvic injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious despite bruising.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on East 104 Street in Manhattan. The vehicle involved was a Honda SUV traveling westbound, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. The collision occurred away from an intersection, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain attention even in less complex traffic environments. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions or safety equipment. The driver’s errors directly resulted in the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck barreled through East 109th and 3rd, ignoring the signal. The driver struck a 63-year-old cyclist head-on. The man flew, landed hard, and bled on the asphalt, conscious but torn. The truck’s disregard left violence in its wake.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 109th Street at 3rd Avenue 'ran the light,' disregarding traffic control. The truck struck a 63-year-old man riding a bike, hitting him headfirst. The report states the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations, lying conscious but injured on the street. The primary contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' highlighting the truck driver's failure to obey the signal. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver's traffic violation. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when large vehicles ignore basic traffic controls in Manhattan’s dense streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped merging northbound collided with a truck in Manhattan. A five-year-old passenger suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The crash involved driver distraction, with no vehicle damage reported. The child was conscious and helmeted during the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 103 Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan at 8:15 AM. A 2023 moped and a 2022 Ford truck were both merging northbound when the collision happened. The moped's front center end struck the truck's left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash. A five-year-old female passenger on the moped, wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The police report emphasizes driver distraction as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on East 110 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered back abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite the sedan driver for disregarding traffic control, causing the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 14:35 on East 110 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his back but remained conscious. The sedan, traveling east, struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, impacting the cyclist's center front end. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not cited for any contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The collision caused damage to the sedan's right side doors and the bike's center front end. This crash highlights driver error in traffic control compliance as the cause of injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750411, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused impact to the pedestrian’s abdomen and pelvis. The victim suffered shock and serious injuries at a Manhattan intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on East 108 Street in Manhattan struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near 3 Avenue. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, with the point of impact at the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, resulting in shock and an injury severity level of 3. The pedestrian had no visible complaints and was not at fault, as she was crossing lawfully. The driver was licensed in New York and operating a 2011 sedan with two occupants. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750410, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after an SUV driver distracted by inattention changed lanes and struck him on East 102 Street in Manhattan. The impact caused abrasions to the cyclist’s elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:48 on East 102 Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. A 53-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2022 SUV also traveling north. The SUV driver was changing lanes when the collision occurred, impacting the right rear quarter panel of the vehicle. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was conscious and injured but no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers changing lanes in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750034, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn in Manhattan distracted its driver, injuring two rear passengers. Both suffered whiplash and neck or back pain. The crash at East 100 Street left no vehicle damage but caused serious passenger injuries.

According to the police report, a 2024 Toyota sedan traveling north on East 100 Street in Manhattan was making a left turn at 11:10 p.m. when the driver’s inattention and distraction contributed to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact was reported as 'No Damage.' Two passengers in the rear seats, a 29-year-old female and a 38-year-old male, both wearing lap belts and harnesses, were injured. Both occupants suffered whiplash, with neck and back injuries respectively, and were conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving even when no visible vehicle damage occurs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 1st Avenue. One struck a man stepping from behind a parked car. His hip shattered. He died in the street. Alcohol and unsafe speed fueled the crash. The sun was still up. The city swallowed another life.

A 60-year-old man was fatally injured on 1st Avenue at East 105th Street in Manhattan when two sedans collided and one struck him, according to the police report. The report states, "A man stepped from behind a parked car. Two sedans collided. One struck him. His hip shattered. He died in the street." The crash occurred at 15:42 in daylight. Police explicitly cite "Alcohol Involvement" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. The sedan that struck the pedestrian was changing lanes at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's action is listed as "Emerging from in Front of/Behind Parked Vehicle," but the primary focus remains on driver errors: alcohol use and unsafe speed. These driver actions caused the deadly impact described in the police narrative.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck an eastbound e-bike at East 102 Street in Manhattan. The 26-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected, suffering knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed; contributing factors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 2016 Hyundai sedan traveling northbound collided head-on with an eastbound e-bike at East 102 Street in Manhattan around 3:50 PM. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, was partially ejected from his e-bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The police report lists the bicyclist's and driver's contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding cited. The focus remains on the collision impact and resulting injuries without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises after a southbound SUV hit her on East 103 Street in Manhattan. The impact damaged the SUV’s right side doors. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling south on East 103 Street struck a 17-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on an e-bike. The SUV’s point of impact was the right side doors, which sustained damage. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not specify driver errors or violations. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to the collision. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no additional contributing factors were listed. The crash highlights the dangers faced by young cyclists navigating intersections with larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and suffered facial injuries after a taxi disregarded traffic control on East 104 Street in Manhattan. The taxi struck the moped’s left front, demolishing the vehicle. The injured driver remained conscious with a concussion.

According to the police report, at 3:00 AM on East 104 Street in Manhattan, a collision occurred involving a taxi and a moped. The moped driver, a 29-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial injuries including a concussion. The taxi, traveling east, struck the moped, which was going south, with its left front bumper, demolishing the moped. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The moped driver was injured but conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The taxi driver held a valid New York license, but the failure to comply with traffic control led to this severe impact and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east collided with a parked van on Manhattan’s 1 Avenue. The impact struck the van’s left rear bumper and injured a 38-year-old male passenger in the SUV. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 19:04 on 1 Avenue in Manhattan, an SUV traveling east struck a parked van, impacting the van’s left rear bumper. The SUV’s right side doors sustained damage. A 38-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered chest abrasions and was injured but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The van was stationary before the crash, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed, intoxicated driver sped an SUV into parked vehicles on Park Avenue. Metal screamed as the SUV tore through the street. A 26-year-old rear passenger suffered a bleeding arm injury but stayed conscious amid the wreckage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 1399 Park Avenue in Manhattan at 12:48 a.m. An unlicensed driver operating a 2015 Toyota SUV at unsafe speed collided with multiple parked cars. The report states, "an unlicensed driver in a speeding SUV plowed through parked cars. Metal screamed." Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor. The SUV carried three occupants; the right rear passenger, a 26-year-old man, sustained a severe bleeding injury to his upper arm but remained conscious. The police report explicitly identifies the driver as "unlicensed" and lists "Alcohol Involvement" and "Unsafe Speed" as key contributing factors. No errors or contributing factors were attributed to the injured passenger. This crash highlights the deadly consequences of unlicensed, impaired, and reckless driving in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman suffered head injuries when an SUV making a left turn hit her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. Impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 104 Street and 3 Avenue in Manhattan around 4:54 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 GMC SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision highlights the driver's failure to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman suffered abrasions and arm injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck her in a marked crosswalk. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing impact at the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 2 Avenue in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The crash occurred at 15:40 when a Hyundai SUV traveling south made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections, as documented in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737788, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old male bicyclist collided with a parked sedan on East 102 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions but was conscious. The sedan was stationary, indicating the cyclist struck the vehicle while traveling southbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:22 on East 102 Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. A 60-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound went straight ahead and struck the left side doors of a parked 2019 Kia sedan. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact. The bicyclist sustained an upper arm abrasion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor but does not specify driver error or victim fault. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was not ejected from the bike. Vehicle damage was not reported on the sedan, and the bike showed no damage. The incident highlights the danger posed by parked vehicles obstructing travel paths for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737447, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn hit a bicyclist going straight on 2 Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 9:05 AM on 2 Avenue, a 2023 Kia sedan was making a right turn when it collided with a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight south. The point of impact was the sedan's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained facial contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The sedan had three occupants and was driven by a licensed male from Los Angeles. The collision highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15