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A 39-year-old female bicyclist suffered a head injury and concussion after a rear-end collision near Pennsylvania Plaza. The crash involved two bikes traveling in opposite directions. The injured rider was not wearing safety equipment and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred near 11 Pennsylvania Plaza involving two bicycles traveling south and north. The 39-year-old female bicyclist was struck at the center back end of her bike, sustaining a head injury and concussion. She was not ejected but experienced shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the trailing cyclist. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of close following distances among cyclists in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630916, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 56-year-old man was struck while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on West 36 Street. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver followed too closely.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 36 Street struck a 56-year-old pedestrian who was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. Five people inside the sedan suffered injuries including whiplash and full-body trauma. Both drivers were distracted. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west rear-ended a northbound sedan on Avenue of the Americas near West 31 Street in Manhattan. The collision caused center front end damage to the sedan and center back end damage to the taxi. Five occupants in the sedan were injured, including the male driver and four passengers aged 23 to 41. Injuries ranged from whiplash to full-body trauma. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and none were ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-occupant vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629323, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling east collided with a parked sedan on West 40th Street in Manhattan. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 64-year-old man, was injured and became incoherent. Illness was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver operating a 2015 sedan was traveling east on West 40th Street when he struck a parked 2005 sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moving vehicle and the right rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was injured and became incoherent at the scene. The report lists illness as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and the moving vehicle was going straight ahead prior to impact. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A station wagon SUV struck a sedan from behind on East 34 Street. The sedan’s front passenger, a 54-year-old man, suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved driver distraction and left rear quarter panel damage on the sedan.

According to the police report, a 2018 Tesla sedan traveling north on East 34 Street was rear-ended by a 1999 Mercedes SUV traveling east. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s front passenger, a 54-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed. The collision caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of the striking car, a 29-year-old man, was injured and shocked. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and caused damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The crash involved two sedans traveling northbound. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other sedan struck its left rear bumper. The point of impact on the striking vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The driver was licensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The 63-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles struck front bumpers. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on 8 Avenue collided at West 33 Street in Manhattan. The 63-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience. The collision involved impact to the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 41-year-old man was struck by a taxi backing on 9 Avenue near West 43 Street. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely and was distracted. The victim was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on 9 Avenue was backing unsafely near West 43 Street when it struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 48-year-old man was struck by a bike while crossing West 34th Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury and concussion. The bike showed no damage. The pedestrian was in shock at the scene. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a bike on West 34th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. He sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The bike, operated by a licensed male driver from New Jersey traveling westbound, showed no damage. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The pedestrian was in shock following the impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling west on West 34th struck a pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver hit the pedestrian with the left front bumper. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 2013 Toyota sedan was traveling straight west on West 34th Street when it struck a female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no ejection occurred. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally. No safety equipment or signals were noted as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on 8 Avenue. Three men inside suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts. Defective brakes contributed to the crash. Damage centered on the back end and left front bumper of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 8 Avenue, both vehicles were parked before the crash. Three male occupants, including the driver and two passengers, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and wore lap belts. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center back end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. No ejections occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling north. The crash caused moderate injuries but no fatalities. The defective brakes on one or both vehicles played a key role in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629321, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on West 35th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered internal injuries to his entire body. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled westbound. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi rear-ended a sedan on West 35th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old male occupant, was injured with internal injuries affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound when the taxi impacted the center back end of the sedan, damaging both vehicles' front and rear centers. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624961, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 15-year-old boy on a bike was struck by a sedan traveling south on West 37th Street. The impact hit the bike’s left front bumper and the car’s center front end. The boy suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West 37th Street collided with a 15-year-old bicyclist going west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the left front bumper of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing 9 Avenue with the signal. An SUV making a left turn struck her in the face. The driver’s inexperience contributed. The victim suffered abrasions but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 9 Avenue with the signal. She was struck in the face by a 2009 Jeep SUV making a left turn southbound. The driver was inexperienced, which the report lists as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, and the victim was not ejected. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 40-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 8 Avenue. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The vehicle hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 8 Avenue in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The northbound SUV, a 2022 Toyota, struck her with its left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained moderate injuries. No safety equipment or signals were noted as factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 5-year-old boy was struck by a motorcycle at an intersection on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The child was crossing with the signal. The motorcycle driver failed to yield right-of-way. The boy suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Avenue of the Americas struck a 5-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The child sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the motorcycle driver. The motorcycle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights a failure by the motorcyclist to yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound e-scooter on 9 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2023 sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound e-scooter on 9 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, along with 'Unsafe Speed' for the e-scooter driver. The sedan's point of impact was its left front quarter panel, while the e-scooter was struck at its center front end. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, leading to the collision and injury. The e-scooter driver remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi traveling south struck two men crossing with the signal at 7th Avenue. Both suffered bruises and injuries to their knees and lower legs. The driver failed to yield right-of-way amid glare conditions. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2015 Toyota taxi was traveling south on 7th Avenue when it hit two male pedestrians, ages 36 and 27, who were crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both pedestrians sustained contusions and injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and glare as contributing factors. The taxi showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. Both pedestrians remained conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi passenger suffered a concussion when an SUV made an improper left turn and struck the taxi’s left side doors. The crash happened on West 38 Street. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The driver disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling northeast made an improper left turn and collided with a taxi going straight north on West 38 Street. The impact occurred on the taxi’s left side doors. A 32-year-old female passenger in the taxi’s left rear seat was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists the contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Turning Improperly," indicating driver errors by the SUV operator. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The taxi had three occupants, and the SUV had one driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A box truck collided with a bicyclist traveling west on East 31 Street. The 25-year-old cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north struck a bicyclist going straight west on East 31 Street. The impact occurred at the truck's right front quarter panel and the bike's right front bumper. The 25-year-old male bicyclist sustained abrasions to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle, while the truck had no occupants at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18