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Two SUVs collided on West 162 Street at 5:15 p.m. A left-turning SUV struck the right side of a southbound SUV. A 46-year-old female rear passenger suffered a contusion and elbow injury. Both drivers were licensed men traveling opposite directions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on West 162 Street involving two SUVs. One driver, a licensed male traveling north, was making a left turn when his vehicle's left front bumper struck the right side doors of the other SUV traveling south. The second vehicle was driven straight ahead by another licensed male. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the turning SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the other. A 46-year-old female rear passenger in the southbound SUV was injured, sustaining a contusion and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. She was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault or blame to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728119, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan parked on West 174 Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a slowing pick-up truck. The front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause, highlighting systemic risks of distracted driving.

According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai sedan was parked on West 174 Street in Manhattan around 10:30 p.m. when it was rear-ended by a 2001 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling north. The pick-up truck driver was slowing or stopping but failed to maintain attention, causing the collision. The impact occurred at the right side doors of the sedan, damaging that area. The front passenger, a 28-year-old female, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The police report explicitly lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving, even at low speeds and near stopped vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van making an improper right turn struck a bicyclist traveling west on West 158 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The van showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:09 on West 158 Street in Manhattan. A van was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight west. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the van driver. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. The van, a 2005 Chevrolet truck/bus, showed no damage despite the collision. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type), but no contributing factors related to the victim were cited. The driver’s failure to execute a proper turn directly caused the impact and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 158 Street and Broadway in Manhattan around 4:25 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling northeast and making a right turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites driver errors including inattention and failure to yield the right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The collision highlights driver distraction and failure to yield as critical causes, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 82-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck from behind by a pick-up truck backing unsafely in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and shock. The driver was unlicensed and caused the crash by unsafe backing.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck driven by an unlicensed male driver was backing southwest near 3920 Broadway in Manhattan at 11:10. The vehicle's pre-crash action was backing, and the point of impact was the center back end of the truck. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. An 82-year-old male pedestrian, crossing with the signal but not at an intersection, was struck from behind. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and was in shock. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver as the cause, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian. The vehicle sustained no damage, underscoring the severity of the pedestrian’s injury despite the low-impact collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715995, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries while crossing Audubon Avenue with the signal. A northbound sedan made a right turn on red, striking her at the intersection. The vehicle showed no damage; the pedestrian was bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Audubon Avenue and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan around 17:17. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, operated by a licensed female driver, made a right turn on red. The vehicle did not sustain any damage, and the point of impact showed no visible damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the driver’s action of making a right turn on red directly preceded the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after turning improperly on Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing impact to the vehicle’s undercarriage and resulting in shock and pain complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:49 AM on Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. The 32-year-old male driver was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factors. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle’s undercarriage was the point of impact, indicating a significant collision during the improper turn. No other parties were reported injured. The data highlights driver error as the cause, with no victim fault or pedestrian involvement noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck passing too closely struck a 23-year-old bicyclist on West 179 Street. The cyclist suffered an upper arm contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The truck was parked, and no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 179 Street involving a box truck and a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The box truck was parked before the crash and had no reported damage. The primary driver error cited was "Passing Too Closely," indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance from the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The truck driver held a valid New York license, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. This crash underscores the dangers posed by vehicles passing vulnerable road users too closely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 SUV struck him on West 166 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver was inattentive, causing a collision that injured the cyclist’s elbow and lower arm. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 4:00 PM on West 166 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. A 2022 Volvo SUV, traveling westbound, struck a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected. The bicyclist’s helmet use was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710123, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck two parked SUVs on West 160 Street in Manhattan. The driver lost consciousness during the crash and was injured. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUVs’ right panels.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver operating a 2019 Honda sedan was traveling east on West 160 Street when he collided with two parked SUVs. The report identifies the driver’s loss of consciousness as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan impacted the left front bumper, damaging both the sedan and the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the right rear bumper of the other. The driver was injured and unconscious at the scene, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). Both SUVs were parked at the time of impact. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the loss of consciousness, nor does it cite any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704898, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound sedan going straight. Three occupants suffered injuries including abrasions and full-body pain. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the crash on Amsterdam Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Amsterdam Avenue around 12:57 a.m. The SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way to the southbound sedan moving straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with the SUV sustaining damage to its left front bumper. The SUV driver was cited for failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction. Three occupants were injured: the SUV driver, a 52-year-old male with back abrasions; a 40-year-old female front passenger with full-body injuries and complaints of pain or nausea; and a 46-year-old female rear passenger with facial injuries and similar complaints. None were ejected. The injuries and shock reported highlight the severity of the collision caused by the SUV driver's errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703754, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided near Audubon Avenue in Manhattan late at night. The male driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right sides. The crash involved no ejections and left one occupant injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:49 PM on West 171 Street near Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans, a 2011 BMW traveling south and a 2016 Ford traveling west, collided with impact on the BMW's center front end and the Ford's right rear quarter panel. The male driver of the BMW, aged 25, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted in damage primarily to the right front bumper of the BMW and the right rear quarter panel of the Ford.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a moped struck her while crossing a marked crosswalk on West 157 Street. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bleeding and injured at the intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:26 AM on West 157 Street in Manhattan. A 38-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was struck by a southbound moped. The moped driver, licensed and traveling straight ahead, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained head injuries, experienced shock, and had minor bleeding. The moped showed no damage. The report emphasizes the driver’s failure to maintain attention as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi collided with an E-Bike in Manhattan. The E-Bike driver, 27, suffered injuries. He was partially ejected and conscious after the crash. The impact was severe, causing a moderate burn to his knee.

A taxi struck an E-Bike in Manhattan, injuring the 27-year-old E-Bike driver. According to the police report, the driver was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg. The E-Bike was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the taxi. The taxi had two occupants and sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. No safety equipment was reported for the E-Bike driver. The police report does not list any contributing factors for the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east hit a southbound bicyclist on West 162 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was cited for unsafe speed. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 Honda sedan traveling east on West 162 Street collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The sedan's front center end struck the cyclist, causing significant injury. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted. The driver was licensed in Connecticut. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding drivers to vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway changed lanes at unsafe speed. The left rear passenger suffered a head abrasion. The road was slippery. The driver’s error and conditions combined to cause the injury.

According to the police report, a taxi was changing lanes on Henry Hudson Parkway when it struck its left rear passenger. The passenger, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The taxi’s left front bumper was damaged on impact. The driver was licensed and traveling north. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and poor road conditions. No fault is attributed to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Audubon Avenue. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield and sped unsafely. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Audubon Avenue at West 176 Street in Manhattan. The SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on West 173 Street in Manhattan. The female sedan driver, 58, suffered back contusions. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the truck. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female driver in a 2008 Honda sedan collided with a parked 2016 Ford pick-up truck on West 173 Street, Manhattan. The sedan was traveling westbound and struck the truck's left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining back contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old female bicyclist was injured on West 161 Street in Manhattan. A sedan making a U-turn struck her on the left side. She suffered back abrasions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2018 sedan making a U-turn on West 161 Street in Manhattan struck her on the left side. The bicyclist was riding southbound and sustained back abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver failed to yield while executing the U-turn, causing the collision. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the primary cause was the driver's error. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689838, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a truck on West 157 Street in Manhattan. An 11-year-old girl in the sedan's back seat suffered a head injury and shock. The driver followed too closely and was distracted. The child was not ejected but complained of pain.

According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on West 157 Street rear-ended a 2022 Ford truck going straight ahead. The collision injured an 11-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat of the sedan. She sustained a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The child was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan's rear center end struck the truck's front center, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance and was distracted at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15