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A Ford sedan made a left turn on East 104 Street in Manhattan. It hit two female pedestrians, ages 15 and 49, both crossing with the signal. Both suffered head abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Injuries were serious but non-fatal.

According to the police report, a 2010 Ford sedan traveling east on East 104 Street in Manhattan struck two female pedestrians, ages 15 and 49, who were crossing the street with the signal. Both pedestrians sustained head injuries classified as abrasions and were conscious at the scene. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both pedestrians were at an intersection and had the right-of-way. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist on East 106 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East 106 Street collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected but was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652732, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan after a 2020 SUV struck him on East 104 Street near Park Avenue. The impact hit the bike’s front and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2020 SUV traveling east on East 104 Street struck him. The collision occurred at the bike’s front end and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed. The bicyclist’s contributing factor was listed as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652481, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured, distorted dislocation after a collision on East 101 Street near Madison Avenue. The bike struck the right side doors of a Cadillac SUV traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling east on East 101 Street collided with a Cadillac SUV going straight north. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body, including a fracture and dislocation. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike was damaged on the right side doors. No driver errors by the SUV driver were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652063, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male cyclist riding north on 3 Avenue crashed, striking the center back end of his bike. He suffered a back abrasion and remained conscious. No other vehicles were involved. The crash caused moderate injury and bike damage.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured while traveling north on 3 Avenue. The cyclist struck the center back end of his own bike, resulting in a back abrasion and moderate injury severity. The report lists no other vehicles involved or driver errors contributing to the crash. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious throughout. No safety equipment was used. Both contributing factors to the crash are unspecified. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the bike. No other persons or vehicles were involved according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648934, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon struck a 27-year-old male bicyclist on East 111 Street in Manhattan. The rider was ejected and suffered back abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist wore no safety equipment. The crash left the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a station wagon traveling north on East 111 Street collided with an e-bike traveling west. The 27-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained back abrasions. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV struck the e-bike at the center back end, causing injury to the rider. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver of the SUV failed to yield, leading to the collision that injured the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 106 Street. The cyclist was going straight east when a vehicle made a left turn. The crash caused abrasions to the cyclist’s elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on East 106 Street was injured when a vehicle made a left turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to either the bicycle or the other vehicle. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the bike and was identified as the driver. The other vehicle had no occupants and was making a left turn at the time of the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a southbound bike near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The bike showed no damage. The victim remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a bike traveling southbound struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact but sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The bike had no visible damage and was going straight ahead before the collision. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no mention of safety equipment or other factors. The crash caused moderate injury but no ejection or severe trauma.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645969, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck his vehicle from behind on FDR Drive. The crash involved multiple vehicles traveling northbound. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained. The SUV driver followed too closely.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on FDR Drive involving a sedan and an SUV traveling northbound. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused injuries to the sedan driver but did not eject him from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648953, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old woman crossing East 97 Street with the signal was hit by a bike traveling southeast. The impact struck her face, causing bruising and shock. Police cited the bike rider’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a bike traveling southeast on East 97 Street struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the bike rider did not yield to the pedestrian. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected from the scene. The crash occurred in Manhattan’s 8th council district near 2 Avenue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man riding a moped northbound on FDR Drive suffered severe leg injuries. The vehicle's defective brakes caused a front-end collision. The driver was conscious and wearing a helmet. Emergency responders treated a fractured and dislocated lower leg.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male moped driver traveling north on FDR Drive collided frontally due to defective brakes. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor. The driver was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle suffered center front-end damage. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights mechanical failure as the primary cause. The driver remained conscious throughout the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old male motorcyclist crashed on FDR Drive. The bike hit the left rear quarter panel of another vehicle. The rider suffered neck injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on FDR Drive collided with the left rear quarter panel of another vehicle. The motorcyclist, who was the driver and occupant of the motorcycle, sustained neck injuries and minor bleeding. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The rider was not ejected and was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. The motorcycle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The crash occurred while the motorcycle was going straight ahead. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630218, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south struck a sedan turning right on East 100 Street in Manhattan. The sedan’s right front bumper and moped’s center front end collided. A 7-year-old passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, reporting pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on East 100 Street collided with a sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the moped’s center front end. The moped carried two occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and experienced pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The moped driver was unlicensed. The injured passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The crash highlights driver inattention and improper lane use as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man riding a motorscooter was ejected and suffered a serious head injury after a collision with an SUV on Lexington Avenue. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. The scooter driver was unconscious and unhelmeted at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Lexington Avenue involving a 2022 SUV and a 2023 motorscooter. The motorscooter driver, a 23-year-old male, was ejected and sustained a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both parties. The SUV struck the motorscooter on its right front quarter panel, while the scooter was hit at its center front end. The injured driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers when traffic controls are ignored, leading to serious injury for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on East 111 Street. The driver, distracted and inattentive, struck the cyclist on the left side doors. The cyclist suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation, riding without safety gear.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 111 Street involving a bicyclist and a vehicle. The 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured elbow and dislocation. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The impact was on the left side doors of the vehicle. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead, and was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle involved was a 2023 Mitsubishi SUV, also traveling west. The report highlights driver errors including inattention and distraction, with no mention of bicyclist fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629521, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel tore on East 110th. A taxi and an Audi SUV crashed head-on. The 29-year-old driver bled from every limb, conscious but torn. Traffic signals ignored. Speed ruled. The street fell silent after the impact.

A taxi and an Audi SUV collided head-on on East 110th Street. Two men, ages 29 and 52, were injured. The 29-year-old driver suffered severe bleeding to his entire body and was found conscious but unbelted. The 52-year-old driver complained of chest pain and wore a lap belt and harness. According to the police report, 'Traffic signals meant nothing. Speed and silence followed.' The police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the crash. The data shows clear driver errors: ignoring traffic control and driving too fast. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance struck a sedan from behind on Manhattan’s FDR Drive. Both female drivers suffered injuries and shock. The sedan driver hurt her entire body; the ambulance driver injured her neck. Both wore seat belts. The crash stemmed from following too closely.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling south on FDR Drive rear-ended a sedan also heading south. The ambulance driver, a 61-year-old woman, and the sedan driver, a 27-year-old woman, were both injured and experienced shock. The sedan driver sustained injuries to her entire body, while the ambulance driver suffered neck injuries. Both drivers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the ambulance striking the center back end of the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman was struck by a bicyclist on East 102 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling south, failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered a concussion and head injury but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling south on East 102 Street collided with a 22-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near 3 Avenue. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor from the bicyclist. The pedestrian's contributing factors include 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The bike showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a backing SUV on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The driver backed unsafely and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at 1500 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of a 2018 Dodge SUV was backing southbound and struck the pedestrian with the center back end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was alone in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck a motorscooter on East 106 Street in Manhattan. Both drivers were ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations. The SUV driver was distracted and speeding. The motorscooter passenger was injured after traffic control was disregarded.

According to the police report, a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling west on East 106 Street collided with a 2023 motorscooter traveling north. The SUV driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his shoulder and upper arm and was ejected from the vehicle. The motorscooter carried two occupants; the 37-year-old male passenger was also ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction, Unsafe Speed by the SUV driver, and Traffic Control Disregarded by the motorscooter passenger's driver. Both drivers were licensed. No safety equipment was noted for either injured party.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15