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A car hit a 19-year-old woman crossing W 190 St at Amsterdam Ave. She bled and shook in shock. Two witnesses saw it. The street marked her path. The crash left her hurt, the city unchanged.

A 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing W 190 St at Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing in a marked crosswalk with no signal when she was struck. She suffered minor bleeding and was in shock, with injuries to her entire body. Two other occupants were listed as witnesses. The police report does not specify any contributing driver errors or vehicle details. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even in marked crosswalks, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorscooter, racing down Edgecombe, flipped and tore through a boy’s skull. Blood pooled. The rider half-flung, a baby silent in the wreck. Speed wrote pain in flesh and concrete. The avenue held its breath.

A motorscooter traveling at unsafe speed overturned on Edgecombe Avenue near West 165th Street, according to the police report. The crash left a 9-year-old boy, a pedestrian, with severe head lacerations and in shock. The report states, 'A motorscooter, moving too fast, flipped. A 9-year-old boy struck, head bleeding. Rider half-thrown, bleeding. A baby inside the wreck, silent.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The data shows the motorscooter was going straight ahead before losing control and overturning, with the center front end damaged. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s unsafe speed, which led directly to the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled and glass scattered on Amsterdam Avenue near West 190th Street. A 44-year-old man in the front seat suffered neck pain after sedans collided during a botched U-turn. Sirens echoed as first responders reached the scene.

According to the police report, a crash involving multiple sedans occurred on Amsterdam Avenue at West 190th Street in Manhattan. A 44-year-old male passenger, seated in the front, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating that a driver executed an unsafe U-turn. No other driver errors or contributing factors are specified. The injured passenger was conscious at the scene. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the consequences when drivers fail to execute turns safely, endangering vehicle occupants and others nearby.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 36-year-old man on a new motorcycle crashed head-on on Harlem River Drive exit. He was ejected, sustaining abrasions and injuries across his entire body. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Harlem River Drive Exit 24 northbound at 1:26 a.m. A 36-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected from his vehicle after a head-on collision, suffering abrasions and injuries across his entire body. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was conscious but hurt, with emergency sirens responding to the scene. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and the driver held a valid New Jersey license. The report highlights the role of alcohol impairment in the crash, emphasizing driver error without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old female motorcyclist suffered severe leg injuries after a collision on Harlem River Drive. The rider was partially ejected and fractured her knee and lower leg. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact to the motorcycle’s right front.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female motorcycle driver traveling north on Harlem River Drive was involved in a crash at 7:00 PM. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front bumper, indicating the point of impact. The rider was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, highlighting a driver error in response to external traffic conditions. The rider was licensed and conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The crash underscores the dangers motorcyclists face from sudden traffic reactions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800780, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 77-year-old woman walking along Harlem River Drive was crushed by a southbound SUV. The driver left her unconscious on the asphalt and did not stop. The city’s traffic violence spares no one, not even the oldest among us.

A 77-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a southbound SUV on Harlem River Drive, according to the police report. The narrative states the woman was 'walking with traffic' when the vehicle's left front bumper 'crushed her body.' She was left unconscious on the roadway with injuries to her entire body. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further explanation for the driver’s actions. The vehicle involved was a 2024 SUV, registered in New York, traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report makes no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the collision. This incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians from drivers who fail to remain at the scene after a crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Harlem River Drive. Unsafe speed by the striking driver caused a collision that injured a 39-year-old male driver, who suffered back pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Harlem River Drive at 17:32. A sedan traveling northbound at unsafe speed rear-ended another sedan that was stopped in traffic. The striking vehicle attempted to avoid an object in the roadway but failed to reduce speed adequately. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 39-year-old male, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. The report notes the contributing factor as 'Unsafe Speed' by the striking driver. The collision caused damage to the center back ends of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. This crash highlights the danger of excessive speed in traffic conditions on Harlem River Drive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788675, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The impact struck the right side of one vehicle and the left side of the other. A front-seat passenger suffered a neck injury and shock. Driver errors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:33 on Amsterdam Avenue near West 177th Street in Manhattan. Two SUVs, both traveling northbound, collided when one vehicle was merging and the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the Ford SUV and the left side doors of the Honda SUV. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. A 49-year-old female front passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining a neck injury and shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the side doors of both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a bus on W 181 St in Manhattan. A 2-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered a head abrasion. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact and injury.

According to the police report, at 7:51 a.m. on W 181 St near Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan, a 2015 SUV traveling westbound collided with the left rear bumper of a 2017 bus also traveling westbound. The report cites the SUV driver's contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating driver error in responding to conditions unrelated to the bus. The collision caused injury to a 2-year-old female occupant in the SUV, who sustained a head abrasion and was restrained in a child safety seat. The toddler was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The impact damaged the SUV's front center and the bus's left rear bumper. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Harlem River Drive. The front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 5:46 AM on Harlem River Drive, a northbound 2023 Honda SUV collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2007 Acura SUV. The impact injured a 41-year-old female front passenger in the moving vehicle, who sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the driver’s improper passing or lane usage and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the left rear bumper of the parked SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a parked SUV on Harlem River Drive. The moving driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver operating a 2011 Honda SUV traveling north on Harlem River Drive collided with the center back end of a parked 2011 Jeep SUV. The driver of the moving vehicle was injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to his entire body, and was in shock. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The Honda SUV’s right front bumper impacted the right side doors of the Jeep. The driver was wearing a seatbelt and the airbag deployed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to unsafe lane changes and ignoring traffic controls, which led to severe injuries for the vehicle occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two northbound vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive. The sedan struck the SUV’s right side doors. The sedan driver suffered a neck injury but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe lane changing and improper lane usage as contributing factors to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Harlem River Drive at 19:16. Two northbound vehicles—a 2006 sedan and a 2021 SUV—were both changing lanes when the collision happened. The sedan impacted the right side doors of the SUV, damaging its left front bumper and the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755906, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep struck a motorcycle on Harlem River Drive. The rider flew, arm shattered, skin burned on the pavement. The bike overturned. A sedan’s bumper bore the bruise. Speed carved the scene. Metal, flesh, and asphalt collided in daylight.

According to the police report, a Jeep traveling south on Harlem River Drive collided with a motorcycle, sending its 50-year-old rider flying onto the pavement. The report states, 'A Jeep slammed into a motorcycle, hurling its 50-year-old rider onto the hot pavement. His arm shattered. His skin burned. The bike overturned.' The motorcyclist suffered severe burns and a broken upper arm. The crash also involved a sedan, which sustained damage to its rear bumper. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, underscoring the role of excessive speed in the collision. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured, but the report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The impact left a vivid mark of danger and violence on Harlem River Drive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 44-year-old man was struck at an intersection on 10 Avenue. The SUV failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The victim suffered bruising but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:30 on 10 Avenue involving a southbound SUV and a pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 44-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV’s center front end struck the pedestrian, causing the injuries. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to yield. The collision also involved a parked sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors. The report highlights driver error as the key cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740077, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 35-year-old male bicyclist suffered a neck contusion and shock after colliding with a northbound moped on Amsterdam Avenue. Both vehicles showed no damage. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. A 35-year-old male bicyclist, traveling southbound, collided with a northbound moped carrying two occupants. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. Both vehicles showed no damage at the point of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or violations such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving were cited. The moped was going straight ahead with no damage reported. The crash highlights a collision between vulnerable road users without clear driver fault identified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Nagle Avenue in Manhattan. The female driver of one vehicle suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and disregarding traffic control as key factors. Both drivers were traveling straight before impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:45 on Nagle Avenue near Dyckman Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling straight ahead collided, with impact on the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. The female driver of the Maryland-registered sedan was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, along with 'Unsafe Speed' for the injured driver. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and obeying traffic controls as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old male driver suffered arm abrasions and incoherence after a single-vehicle crash on Dyckman Street. The SUV's front center end was damaged. Police cited alcohol involvement as a key factor in the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver operating a 2020 Chevrolet SUV with a Florida permit license crashed on Dyckman Street near Harlem River Drive in Manhattan at 4:16 AM. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The driver was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing on the driver’s impaired condition as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three vehicles collided on Harlem River Drive in slippery conditions. A 37-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder injury and contusion. Police cite following too closely and slippery pavement as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Harlem River Drive involving three vehicles traveling southbound. The 37-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining a shoulder-upper arm injury and contusions. The report identifies 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor for all involved vehicles. Additionally, the injured driver was noted for 'Following Too Closely,' a critical driver error that likely precipitated the crash. All drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision points included the left front quarter panel, right front bumper, and center front end of the vehicles. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and remained conscious but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors and hazardous road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck the center back end of a tractor truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a sedan and a tractor truck. The sedan, driven by a 57-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, rear-ended the tractor truck. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound, with the sedan impacting the center back end of the tractor truck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old male SUV driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Harlem River Drive. The SUV struck a taxi from behind while changing lanes. The driver was conscious and restrained, complaining of whiplash after the impact.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver of a 2015 SUV was injured when his vehicle rear-ended a taxi on Harlem River Drive. The SUV was changing lanes northbound and struck the taxi’s right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The taxi was traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14