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A 53-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV making a left turn collided with him on Avenue of the Americas. The impact to the cyclist’s hip caused contusions and bruises. Limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 on Avenue of the Americas. A 53-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling north when a 2021 SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck him on the left front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield or adequately observe the bicyclist before turning. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. Driver error in turning without clear visibility led to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers at intersections with obstructed sightlines.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi turned left at Avenue of the Americas and West 25th. Steel struck skull. A 26-year-old cyclist flew, hit pavement, bled from the head. Conscious, blood pooled. The night split open by driver distraction.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn at the corner of Avenue of the Americas and West 25th Street collided with a northbound cyclist at 11:44 p.m. The report states, 'A taxi turned left. A cyclist rode north. Steel met skull. He flew, struck pavement. Blood pooled on the street.' The 26-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike, sustained a head injury, and was conscious but bleeding severely from the head. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail appears only after the driver error is cited. The impact point was the taxi’s left front bumper and the bike’s right front. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716943, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old cyclist’s skull split open under the streetlights. Blood pooled on West 28th near Broadway. The cab rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. The city held its breath. Nothing else moved.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male cyclist was struck by a southbound taxi on West 28th Street near Broadway in Manhattan at 23:32. The report states the cyclist suffered severe head lacerations, with his 'skull split' and blood pooling on the pavement. Despite the violence of the crash, the taxi showed 'no damage.' The cyclist remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both involved parties, offering no explicit driver error, but the narrative centers the impact and injury to the cyclist. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but only after describing the driver actions and crash impact. The stark details highlight the vulnerability of cyclists and the unforgiving nature of city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked box truck on Park Avenue South. Two occupants in the SUV, including a child restrained in the rear seat, suffered whiplash and shock. Both drivers and vehicles showed signs of vehicular error.

According to the police report, at 11:44 AM on Park Avenue South in Manhattan, a 2023 Nissan SUV traveling north collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2010 International box truck. The impact injured two occupants in the SUV: a 34-year-old female driver and a 1-year-old child passenger restrained in a child safety seat in the left rear. Both suffered whiplash and shock, with bodily injuries to the back and entire body respectively. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both occupants, indicating driver or vehicle-related error on the part of the SUV. The box truck was stationary at the time, showing damage only to its left rear bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver failure to maintain control or awareness around parked vehicles, resulting in injury to vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling south on East 21 Street collided, striking the right side doors of an SUV. Both male passengers suffered head injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 22:36 two vehicles—a 2003 Ford SUV and a 2023 Tesla sedan—were traveling southbound on East 21 Street when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The SUV carried two male occupants, ages 42 and 46, both injured with head trauma and internal complaints. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report explicitly lists driver errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers held permit licenses from New York. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused significant damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713499, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male driver, impaired by alcohol and distracted, struck multiple parked vehicles on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The collision caused neck injuries and shock, with damage focused on the right front bumper of the sedan he was driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:36 AM on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The driver, a 33-year-old male occupant of a 2014 Lexus sedan, was injured with neck pain and shock. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan's right front bumper impacted multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, causing damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists. The driver's impairment and distraction directly led to the collision with stationary vehicles, highlighting systemic dangers posed by impaired driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV failed to yield right-of-way on 3 Avenue. The collision caused contusions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver error in Manhattan’s busy streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on 3 Avenue in Manhattan. A 35-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected from her bike after a collision with a 2023 Tesla SUV. The SUV struck the bike on its left front quarter panel while both vehicles were traveling north. The police report identifies "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly to the bicyclist. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The bike showed no damage, but the SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and was not using any safety equipment. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist suffered a contusion to his lower arm after a crash in Manhattan. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The driver was unlicensed, traveling north, and impacted the bike’s center front end.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash at 7th Avenue in Manhattan around 4:00 p.m. The bicyclist sustained a contusion to the elbow, lower arm, and hand and remained conscious throughout the incident. The vehicle involved was a bike driven by a male operating without a valid license in New York. The driver was traveling straight ahead northbound when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of the bicycle. The report lists the driver’s license status as unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. Both contributing factors for the bicyclist are unspecified, placing the focus on the driver’s failure to hold a valid license. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight on East 17 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:19 on East 17 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling southwest was making a right turn when it struck a bicyclist going straight south. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the bicyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was injured with a contusion to the hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2011 Toyota. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. Vehicle damage was centered on the sedan's front end and the bike's left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike traveling north struck a sedan pulling out from parking at Union Square East. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions, shocked but not ejected. Police cite driver inattention as the key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:52 near Union Square East in Manhattan. A sedan was starting from parking when it was struck on the left front quarter panel by a motorbike traveling north. The motorbike's front center end was damaged. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg and was in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to properly observe or yield. The motorbike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the danger posed by inattentive vehicle maneuvers in busy urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on East 25 Street. The female driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash, left in shock. The crash involved driver inattention, causing significant front-end damage to both cars.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling on East 25 Street collided at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The female driver of the northbound sedan, aged 60, was injured with back pain and whiplash and was reported to be in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was significant on the front ends, indicating a forceful impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male bicyclist suffered severe knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck him from behind on West 29th Street. The collision occurred late at night, with driver inattention and following too closely cited as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:50 on West 29th Street in Manhattan. A 22-year-old male bicyclist was traveling westbound when a 2024 Chevrolet SUV, also heading west, struck him from behind. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No safety equipment usage was noted as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was noted only on the bike, indicating the SUV sustained no damage. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon SUV and a firetruck collided at East 23 Street and 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV driver suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash. Damage struck the vehicles’ front and side.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:01 on East 23 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. A station wagon SUV was making a right turn while a firetruck was making a left turn, resulting in a collision. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the firetruck and the left front quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the left side doors of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained an upper arm contusion and was conscious after the crash. The police report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713862, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the left rear bumper of a parked box truck on West 28 Street. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:40 on West 28 Street in Manhattan. A sedan traveling north was changing lanes when it collided with the left rear bumper of a parked box truck. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The box truck was stationary before impact, indicating the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention while maneuvering. Damage was recorded on the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left rear bumper. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man suffered neck contusions after a taxi hit him at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The taxi was traveling straight southbound, impacting the pedestrian with its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southbound on 3 Avenue struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near East 21 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the left front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained neck contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any driver error such as failure to yield, but highlights the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. No other occupants were in the taxi at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707728, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a left turn on East 20 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing leg injuries and bruising.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:30 PM on East 20 Street near Park Avenue South in Manhattan. A 39-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the street with the signal when she was struck by a 2020 Toyota sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling eastbound. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg injury after a vehicle disregarded traffic control at Union Square East. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck, sustaining contusions and shock. The driver showed no vehicle damage despite impact.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Union Square East in Manhattan around 9:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling westbound struck her at the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The vehicle, carrying two occupants, showed no damage despite the impact. The report does not list any pedestrian errors; the focus is on the driver’s failure to yield and disregard for traffic control, underscoring systemic danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 97-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at an intersection on East 24 Street and 2 Avenue. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a severe leg fracture and dislocation.

According to the police report, a 97-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 24 Street and 2 Avenue in Manhattan around 11:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling south made a right turn and struck her with the center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as serious (3). The driver’s failure to yield and inattention directly led to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections where turning vehicles encounter crossing pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a concussion with head injuries in a collision on 5 Avenue. The crash involved another moped, with impact centered on the e-scooter’s front end. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 5 Avenue in Manhattan at 11:45 involving an e-scooter and a moped. The e-scooter driver, a 66-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a concussion and head injuries. The impact point was the center front end of the e-scooter, which also sustained damage in the same area. Both vehicles involved were mopeds, with one identified as a Flytron e-scooter and the other as a Flywing moped. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, offering no clear driver errors or victim behaviors. The e-scooter driver was conscious after the crash but seriously injured. The data highlights the danger of collisions between motorized two-wheelers and the severe injuries that can result from ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on FDR Drive at 5:01 p.m. The rear driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, trapped in shock. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating as causes. Both vehicles struck center to back ends, revealing a dangerous close-following crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive at 17:01 involving two sedans traveling southbound. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 44-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and experienced shock. The report identifies the contributing factors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' by the rear driver. The collision point was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle, indicating a rear-end collision. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The front vehicle had four occupants, and the rear vehicle had one occupant, the injured driver. The rear driver held only a permit license. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe following distances on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15