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Two sedans crashed at Park Avenue South near East 23rd Street. The driver of one vehicle suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both cars struck front and side, injuring a 38-year-old man. Distraction played a role in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Park Avenue South near East 23rd Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision involved impact to the center front end of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured occupant was not ejected and was restrained at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607782, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A Honda sedan struck a 74-year-old man on FDR Drive. The car’s right front bumper ripped open his head. He stayed conscious. Blood pooled on the highway. The crash left the road raw and silent.

A 74-year-old man was hit by a southbound Honda sedan while walking with traffic on FDR Drive. According to the police report, 'A 74-year-old man walked with traffic on the highway. A southbound Honda struck him with its right front bumper. He stayed conscious. His head was torn open. The cuts ran deep.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his head but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors are cited. No other injuries were reported among the car’s occupants. The impact and aftermath show the brutal risks pedestrians face on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 66-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling west, failed to yield right-of-way. The impact fractured and dislocated her shoulder and upper arm.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured on 2 Avenue near East 23 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing the street with the signal when an e-bike traveling west went straight ahead and struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, attributed to the e-bike operator. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was injured while lawfully crossing the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

An unlicensed e-scooter driver collided with a Nissan SUV in Manhattan. The scooter struck the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was semiconscious with a concussion. Traffic device failure and driver distraction contributed.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling east collided with a northbound 2017 Nissan SUV in Manhattan near 1st Avenue. The e-scooter struck the SUV’s left front bumper and was impacted on the right side doors. The scooter driver was ejected and sustained a head injury, resulting in a concussion and semiconscious state. The report lists contributing factors as an improper or non-working traffic control device and driver inattention or distraction. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights system failures and driver errors leading to severe injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602607, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A taxi made a left turn on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. A male pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck. He suffered contusions and upper leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 2 Avenue made a left turn and struck a male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The taxi’s point of impact was the left front bumper, and no vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Nissan taxi. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield and limited visibility at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A taxi turning left struck a northbound e-scooter on 1 Avenue near East 28 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as factors.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight north on 1 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 36-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm. The taxi driver was licensed and had two occupants. Contributing factors listed include unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction on the part of the taxi driver. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

An 85-year-old woman was struck while crossing 1 Avenue at East 23 Street. The SUV failed to yield and was distracted. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis. The driver hit her with the right front bumper.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 1 Avenue and East 23 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Ford SUV making a right turn struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors were noted. The victim was not at fault and was crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 70-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing against the signal when a westbound sedan hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 2 Avenue near East 26 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was hit by a westbound sedan, which struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists no contributing driver errors or vehicle damage. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections, especially when crossing against traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans collided head-on on FDR Drive just after midnight. Three occupants suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted and inexperienced. All were conscious and restrained except one passenger without safety equipment. Damage focused on front ends.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on FDR Drive collided head-on around 12:44 a.m. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. Three people were injured: two male drivers, ages 26 and 48, and a 23-year-old female passenger. All suffered chest injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses; the passenger had no safety equipment. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, along with driver inexperience. Neither driver was ejected. The crash caused significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

An e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a collision with a taxi stopped in traffic on East 19th Street. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the lower leg and foot. The taxi sustained right side door damage.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male e-bike driver traveling west collided with a taxi stopped in traffic on East 19th Street in Manhattan. The e-bike struck the taxi's right side doors, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi, carrying two occupants, suffered damage to its right side doors. The report lists "Passenger Distraction" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors for the e-bike rider. The e-bike driver held a permit license, and no safety equipment status was noted. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling west while stopped in traffic. No blame is assigned to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595541, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A taxi struck an e-scooter rider on West 23rd Street in Manhattan. The rider, a 54-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of the crash. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a taxi and an e-scooter collided on West 23rd Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter rider, a 54-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The taxi driver was traveling westbound and struck the e-scooter rider, who was also going straight westbound. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The rider was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. The taxi sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A moped and pick-up truck collided on West 19 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver, unlicensed and wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The truck had right-side damage.

According to the police report, a moped and a pick-up truck collided on West 19 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed but wearing a helmet. The pick-up truck, traveling west, struck the moped on its left side, damaging the truck's right rear quarter panel. No occupants were in the truck at the time. The crash highlights the dangers of driver inattention in vehicle collisions involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans collided on FDR Drive at dawn. Both drivers made unsafe lane changes. Two female passengers suffered neck and back injuries. Both were in shock and complained of pain. Impact hit right and left side doors. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on FDR Drive collided after both drivers made unsafe lane changes. One driver was making a right turn, the other a left turn. The collision impacted the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. Two female passengers, ages 32 and 33, were injured with neck and back pain. Both were not ejected and experienced shock. The report lists driver errors as "Unsafe Lane Changing," "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," and "Turning Improperly." No safety equipment was noted for the passengers. The crash caused moderate injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A taxi and an SUV crashed on West 21st Street in Manhattan. The SUV was changing lanes. The taxi driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Driver distraction caused the crash. No one was ejected. The taxi driver was alone and wearing a seatbelt.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on West 21st Street collided with a northbound SUV that was changing lanes. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma but was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the taxi and the left front bumper of the SUV. The police identified driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The SUV had no occupants or licensed driver information listed. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan struck a taxi from behind on 1 Avenue in Manhattan. A 45-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The sedan driver followed too closely and was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 1 Avenue rear-ended a taxi also moving north. A 45-year-old male pedestrian standing at the intersection was injured, suffering contusions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pedestrian was not at fault. The impact occurred at the sedan's center front end and the taxi's center back end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but sustained moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591976, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 23-year-old woman was struck while crossing with the signal at 2 Avenue. The driver made a right turn, hitting her with the vehicle’s right front bumper. She suffered bruises and a lower arm injury. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 2 Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a right turn, struck her with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. No other safety equipment or factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590339, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 53-year-old pedestrian was hit by an SUV making a left turn on West 25 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The victim was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on 7 Avenue made a left turn onto West 25 Street and struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian, age 53, sustained injuries to the hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two SUVs crashed head-on on FDR Drive at 10 p.m. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries. The impact damaged the right front bumper and roof. Both women were conscious and restrained. The cause remains unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while traveling southbound on FDR Drive. The first SUV, a 2012 Honda with one occupant, was struck on its right front bumper. The second SUV, a 2021 Volkswagen with three occupants, sustained damage to its roof. Both drivers and a rear passenger were injured, each suffering neck injuries described as whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The crash resulted in moderate injuries but no ejections. The police report does not assign fault or detail specific driver mistakes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 20 Street in Manhattan. The bike and a parked sedan collided on their left sides. The bicyclist suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling south at impact.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on East 20 Street collided with a parked sedan also facing south. The point of impact was the left side doors of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The crash resulted in damage to the left side doors of both the bike and the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 48-year-old female bicyclist struck a bus on West 29 Street in Manhattan. She suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Obstruction and debris contributed to the crash. The bus showed no damage. The cyclist wore no helmet.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a bicyclist and a bus on West 29 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The 48-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The bus, carrying two occupants, showed no damage. The report lists obstruction and debris as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling south, with the bicyclist impacting the center back end of the bus’s right side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The crash highlights the dangers posed by street obstructions to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17