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A distracted driver on an EvolveSkat struck a bicyclist going south on Broadway in Manhattan. The impact caused knee and lower leg abrasions. Both vehicles showed no damage, but driver inattention led to injury and disruption on a busy street.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on Broadway near East 21st Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling south and an EvolveSkat driver heading north, both moving straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The EvolveSkat driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The data highlights the role of driver distraction in causing harm to vulnerable road users in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries after a collision on West 23 Street in Manhattan. The bike struck the left front bumper of an unspecified vehicle traveling westbound. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 23 Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan at 13:10. A 36-year-old male bicyclist, traveling westbound, collided with the left front bumper of an unspecified vehicle also traveling westbound. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. No helmet or other safety equipment was used by the bicyclist, though this was not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle involved showed damage to its left front bumper, and the bike was damaged at the center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old pedestrian was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 2 Avenue. The vehicle failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian at an intersection while she crossed with the signal. She suffered leg injuries and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 2 Avenue near East 30 Street in Manhattan at 9:47 AM. A 2015 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 75-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, yet the SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision was caused by the driver's failure to yield to a crossing pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries after his sedan collided with a parked car on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The crash, caused by driver inattention, damaged both vehicles and left the driver bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:02 on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The 60-year-old male driver of a 2023 Tesla sedan was traveling south when he struck a parked sedan on its left side. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, along with 'Other Vehicular' factors. The driver sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3 and complained of contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their respective impact points. The driver held a valid New York license. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745774, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bicyclist collided with a pedestrian crossing West 23 Street outside a crosswalk. Both sustained bruising injuries to limbs. The crash caused center front damage to the bike. Driver and pedestrian contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on West 23 Street struck a 57-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The bicyclist suffered contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, while the pedestrian sustained bruises to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bike sustained damage to its center front end. Both parties were conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both the bicyclist and pedestrian, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The pedestrian was crossing outside a designated crosswalk, but this is not cited as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash occurred at 18:50 in Manhattan's 10010 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered elbow abrasions after an SUV struck him head-on on East 18th Street. The crash, caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way, left the cyclist injured but conscious, highlighting dangerous driver errors in Manhattan.

According to the police report, at 11:06 AM on East 18th Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan, a 25-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Honda SUV struck him at the center front end. The SUV was traveling eastbound, and the bicyclist was heading southbound. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The bicyclist was unhelmeted, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This collision underscores the critical impact of driver errors, specifically failure to yield, in causing injuries to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744228, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a taxi collided with him on East 21st Street in Manhattan. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash that left the cyclist bruised and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:49 on East 21st Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. A taxi traveling north and a bicyclist traveling west collided. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The taxi's front center end struck the bicyclist, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's actions. The driver’s failure to comply with traffic control directly led to the collision and serious injury of the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn in Manhattan. Both drivers had limited views, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:19 in Manhattan near 1st Avenue and 491. A 2016 Ford SUV was making a left turn westbound when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver failed to yield or adequately check for the bicyclist while turning. No safety equipment was reported on the bicyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was minimal, but the bicyclist was injured, underscoring the danger posed by limited visibility and driver errors during left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep hit a young cyclist at 5th and East 29th. The rider flew, slammed headfirst, blood pooling on hot pavement. The SUV stood untouched. Silence swallowed the scene. The cyclist lay semiconscious, ejected, head bleeding under the Manhattan sun.

A 26-year-old cyclist was struck by a Jeep at the corner of 5th Avenue and East 29th Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling south, was ejected from his bike and landed headfirst, suffering severe bleeding and a semiconscious state. The report notes the SUV was undamaged, while the cyclist lay on the pavement. According to the police report, the collision involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but this is listed after the driver-related contributing factors. The narrative describes a violent impact and aftermath, emphasizing the vulnerability of the cyclist and the lack of damage to the Jeep.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old woman suffered serious leg injuries after a taxi struck her at a Manhattan intersection. She was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The crash left her in shock with knee and lower leg trauma, highlighting dangers at busy city crossings.

According to the police report, a taxi collided with a 20-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection of 145th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan at 10:15 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report, but the incident underscores the risks taxis pose to pedestrians at intersections. The taxi was unoccupied by passengers at the time, and no details about driver license status or vehicle damage were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with an SUV on Broadway in Manhattan. The impact struck the cyclist’s center front end and the SUV’s left side doors. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:59 on Broadway near 1162 in Manhattan. A 41-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was struck by a 2021 Toyota SUV also heading south. The point of impact was the bicyclist’s center front end and the SUV’s left side doors. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated at 3. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were listed. The SUV had two occupants, and the bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741361, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on 5 Avenue hit a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The woman suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting dangers at busy intersections despite pedestrian right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on 5 Avenue struck a female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. There was no vehicle damage reported. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a bicyclist traveling north on 1st Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left the rider injured and conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:23 in Manhattan near 253 1st Avenue. A 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being hit by a 2022 Ford SUV that was parked and then moved. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors on the bicyclist's side, but the primary driver error was the SUV driver's inattention. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV sustained no damage despite impact on its left side doors. The bicyclist was conscious and injured, with no safety equipment noted. The report highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and close following distances in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan driver on East 28 Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a back injury and shock. Police cite the taxi driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:28 on East 28 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. A taxi traveling north collided with the left rear quarter panel of a sedan making a right turn. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. The report lists the taxi driver's contributing factors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Following Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance. The taxi's right front bumper struck the sedan's left rear bumper. The sedan driver was not ejected and was wearing no safety equipment. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the sedan driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by aggressive or careless vehicle passing in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740134, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old man was injured when a Tesla SUV traveling west struck him outside an intersection on West 24th Street. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injuries.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured by a 2023 Tesla SUV traveling west on West 24th Street in Manhattan. The collision occurred outside an intersection, with the pedestrian performing 'other actions in roadway.' The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s limited visibility as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driverless garbage truck rolled into parked SUVs on East 25 Street, striking a Nissan SUV. The Nissan driver suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash exposed dangers of uncontrolled vehicles in dense Manhattan streets.

According to the police report, a driverless or runaway garbage truck caused the crash at 8:14 a.m. on East 25 Street in Manhattan. The garbage truck, parked but uncontrolled, collided with multiple parked SUVs, including a 2020 Nissan SUV. The Nissan's driver, a 50-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report highlights 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. The Nissan driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no victim behaviors were listed. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan SUV, indicating a direct collision with the runaway truck. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicles that move without drivers in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735007, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old woman suffered a fractured hip and leg crossing East 23 Street with the signal. She was conscious but seriously injured. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. Police reports list no driver errors or victim faults contributing to the collision.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 23 Street while crossing with the signal. She sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg. The victim was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is described only as unspecified, with no details on driver actions or contributing factors noted in the report. The police report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, nor does it list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. The injury severity is classified as serious (level 3), underscoring the impact on the vulnerable road user despite compliance with crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider suffered a severe facial injury and concussion in a Manhattan crash. The rider was unconscious at the scene. The police report cites rider confusion as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported in the impact.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male e-bike rider traveling westbound on East 29 Street in Manhattan was involved in a crash at 8:30 a.m. The rider sustained a facial injury and was unconscious, suffering a concussion. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which sustained no damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating rider confusion played a role. There is no mention of driver error or other vehicles involved, and no other injuries were reported. The e-bike rider was the sole occupant and driver of the vehicle. The data highlights the vulnerability of e-bike riders in traffic incidents and the potential for serious injury even without collision damage to the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man suffered head abrasions after a taxi struck him at an intersection on West 27 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on West 27 Street struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The impact was to the taxi’s right front bumper, causing head abrasions to the pedestrian, who remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on FDR Drive. The SUV driver followed too closely and was inattentive, striking the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The impact caused whiplash but no ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:13 on FDR Drive involving a 2012 SUV and a 2022 sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper, indicating a rear-end collision. The SUV driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and attention on a busy roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15