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A Manhattan bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries after a taxi, parked and distracted by passengers, struck him on the right side. The rider was in shock and complained of pain and nausea. Confusion contributed to the crash, highlighting driver inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 near 475 W Broadway in Manhattan. A taxi, occupied by two passengers and parked, was involved in a collision with a northbound bicyclist. The taxi's right side doors impacted the bicyclist, who was also struck on his right side. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor for the taxi driver, indicating the driver was distracted by passengers. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is listed, suggesting some confusion on the bicyclist's part but no blame is assigned to the victim. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was not ejected but suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries, was in shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The taxi sustained damage to its right side doors. The report highlights driver distraction as a key cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old man was struck while crossing Broadway with the signal. The cyclist failed to yield, distracted and disregarding traffic control. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and Liberty Street in Manhattan at 12:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a cyclist traveling eastbound struck him. The report cites the cyclist's failure to yield and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors, specifically noting 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted cyclists disregarding traffic controls in busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis collided on West Street in Manhattan. The rear taxi struck the left rear quarter panel of the lead taxi. A 36-year-old female passenger in the rear taxi suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The crash unfolded at midday with no ejections reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Street near Chambers Street in Manhattan at 12:05 PM. Two taxis, both traveling south, were involved. The rear taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the lead taxi, which sustained damage to its center front end. The lead taxi was starting in traffic, while the rear taxi was going straight ahead. A 36-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat of the rear taxi was injured, suffering chest injuries and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report notes the contributing factor of 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating a driver error or medical event may have played a role. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver control failure in traffic conditions, with no victim fault cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck and sedan collided head-on on West Street in Manhattan. The truck driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited obstructed view and other vehicular factors as causes. Both vehicles sustained left front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West Street in Manhattan involving a box truck and a sedan, both traveling north and going straight ahead. The box truck's left front bumper struck the sedan's left front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The truck driver, a 42-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as 'Other Vehicular' and 'View Obstructed/Limited,' indicating driver error related to limited visibility and other vehicle-related causes. The truck driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views and complex vehicular interactions in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Avenue of the Americas. Both drivers suffered bruises and contusions. The male driver’s distraction caused the crash. Impact hit the rear of one vehicle and the front of the other. Injuries were moderate but no ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:23 on Avenue of the Americas involving two SUVs traveling north. The male driver, operating a 2022 Jeep SUV, was slowing or stopping when his vehicle’s center back end was struck by a 2023 Subaru SUV driven by a female driver going straight ahead. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the male driver. Both drivers were injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to the head and elbow-lower-arm-hand areas, with injury severity rated at 3. Both occupants were conscious, wearing lap belts, and were not ejected. The collision’s impact points were the center back end of the Jeep and the center front end of the Subaru, indicating a rear-end collision caused by driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on West Street just after midnight. The rear passenger in the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:06 a.m. on West Street near Canal Street. Two sport utility vehicles traveling southbound collided, with the Nissan SUV striking the rear of the Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the Nissan and the center back end of the Toyota. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. A 28-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the Toyota SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and SUV collided on Church Street in Manhattan. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:27 on Church Street in Manhattan. A moped traveling north struck the left side doors of an SUV, which also sustained damage to its right side doors. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed and following too closely as the primary contributing factors for the collision. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was involved in the crash but no injuries were reported. The collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and close following distances in urban traffic, particularly for vulnerable moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Chambers Street in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. A 75-year-old rear passenger was also hurt. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:17 AM on Chambers Street in Manhattan involving two SUVs traveling east and south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision happened. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one SUV and the center front end of the other. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The 70-year-old male driver and the 75-year-old female rear passenger in one SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injuries among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided at Broome Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained significant left-side damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at the intersection near 555 Broome Street in Manhattan involving a northbound station wagon/SUV and a westbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. The sedan was impacted on the left front quarter panel and left side doors, while the SUV sustained damage to its center front end and left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error and traffic control violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, highlighting critical driver error in yielding right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:05 on Spring Street near Greenwich Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. There are no contributing factors listed for the pedestrian. This collision underscores the driver's failure to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing, resulting in serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided on Greenwich Street in Manhattan shortly after midnight. Two male drivers suffered serious injuries including head trauma and whole-body pain. Police cited alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. on Greenwich Street near Spring Street in Manhattan. Three sedans traveling north and south collided, with impacts reported on the left front bumper and quarter panels, as well as the center front end of the vehicles. Two male drivers, ages 53 and 45, were injured. The 53-year-old driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, while the 45-year-old driver was incoherent and complained of pain or nausea affecting his entire body. Both drivers were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The police report explicitly identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV and a southbound sedan collided head-on on FDR Drive. The crash injured a 23-year-old male passenger in the SUV, who suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:04 on FDR Drive involving a 2008 Chevrolet SUV traveling north and a 2018 Honda sedan making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. A 23-year-old male occupant in the SUV, seated in the right rear passenger position and restrained by a lap belt, sustained a contusion and bruising to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision caused center front end damage to both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a 25-year-old male e-bicyclist traveling south on Broadway. The cyclist was ejected, sustaining facial contusions. The crash occurred near 501 Broadway in Manhattan, highlighting driver inattention as a critical factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:41 near 501 Broadway in Manhattan. A 25-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was traveling south when he was struck on the left side doors by a stationary SUV that was parked. The bicyclist was ejected from his vehicle and suffered facial contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted by police. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2023 Tesla SUV. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban environments, especially to vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old woman walking along John Street in Manhattan was struck by an SUV traveling east. The vehicle's right front bumper impacted her knee and lower leg, causing bruises and moderate injury. The driver followed too closely, leading to the collision.

According to the police report, at 12:41 PM on John Street near William Street in Manhattan, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic and sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the primary contributing factor as the driver's failure to maintain a safe distance, specifically "Following Too Closely." The driver was licensed and operating a 2023 Toyota SUV. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a sedan from behind on Canal Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of tailgating in busy city traffic, highlighting driver error as the key cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 AM on Canal Street, Manhattan. A box truck traveling westbound rear-ended a sedan traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by tailgating in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck a 42-year-old woman crossing Broad Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and minor burns. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broad Street and Stone Street in Manhattan at 18:24. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a taxi, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the taxi driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, along with minor burns, and was reported to be in shock. The taxi driver was licensed and from New Jersey. Vehicle damage was not reported. The collision highlights a driver error in yielding to a pedestrian lawfully crossing, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi collided with a bicyclist traveling south on Varick Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the primary causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:44 on Varick Street in Manhattan. A taxi and a bicycle, both traveling south, collided at the left front quarter panels. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old female, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating errors on the part of the drivers involved. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed in New York. The collision and injuries highlight the dangers posed by distracted driving in shared traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and a bus collided on West Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Both vehicles were making left turns when impact occurred. Driver inexperience was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:24 on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a taxi and a bus, both making left turns. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the bus's left rear quarter panel. The taxi driver, a 48-year-old female occupant, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and reported complaints of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly in complex maneuvers like left turns involving large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling west on W Houston St collided head-on with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:55 PM on W Houston St in Manhattan. A taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, was going straight ahead westbound when it struck an e-scooter traveling northbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old female, was injured with contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the e-scooter driver and also notes driver inattention for the taxi driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. Vehicle damage was noted as 'Other' for the e-scooter and no damage for the taxi. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in mixed-vehicle traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776906, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Varick Street, injuring three men with neck injuries. All occupants suffered whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Damage struck quarter panels on both vehicles, highlighting systemic risks in urban traffic.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Varick Street in Manhattan involving a taxi and an SUV, both traveling south. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the taxi and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as key contributing factors to the collision. Three male occupants, including the drivers and front passengers, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report also notes obstruction or debris as a contributing factor. The injuries and vehicle damage underscore the dangers posed by distracted driving in dense city traffic, with no fault attributed to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15