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Night air filled with the thud of metal as an SUV making a left turn hit a cyclist on West 30th Street near Ninth Avenue. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, stayed conscious but suffered a bruised leg. Sirens echoed through Manhattan’s streets.

A collision occurred on West 30th Street at Ninth Avenue in Manhattan when a station wagon/SUV struck a bicyclist. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the cyclist was traveling straight. The 30-year-old male cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to his lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors in the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor in the incident. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman crossing E 42nd Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist near Madison Avenue. She remained conscious but suffered a bruised upper arm. The crash left the bike undamaged. Sirens echoed as she waited for help.

A 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck her at the intersection of E 42nd Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She sustained a contusion to her upper arm but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, providing no further detail on the cyclist's actions. No vehicle damage was reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

On West 34th Street near 9th Avenue, an e-scooter and a bicycle collided in late afternoon traffic. The impact left a 29-year-old woman with a bruised leg. Sirens echoed as she remained conscious, pain radiating from her knee and foot.

According to the police report, an e-scooter and a bicycle crashed on West 34th Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The collision injured a 29-year-old woman riding the e-scooter, who sustained a contusion to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the crash. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The incident underscores the persistent dangers facing vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.

Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.

• Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen, Patch, Published 2025-04-07

Night air thick with city noise. A taxi stopped on Avenue of the Americas at West 43rd Street. Inside, a woman sits in the right rear seat. She suffers a facial abrasion. Sirens echo as she remains conscious, pain sharp and immediate.

A 32-year-old female passenger was injured while riding in the right rear seat of a taxi on Avenue of the Americas at West 43rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the taxi was stopped in traffic when the incident occurred. The passenger sustained a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a man in the street near West 40th. Steel met bone. He died alone before dawn. The truck rolled on, unscathed. The city’s dark streets claimed another life.

A 39-year-old man was killed when a box truck traveling south on 9th Avenue near West 40th Street struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred in the pre-dawn hours, with the report stating, 'A man stood in the street. A box truck came, head-on. His skull broke under steel. He died there, alone in the dark. The truck rolled on, untouched.' The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian, offering no further details on the cause. The truck sustained no damage, and the driver continued on without stopping. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal impact and the unanswered questions surrounding the driver's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

In the dark on East 30th Street near Park Avenue South, a taxi’s rear bumper took the brunt of an e-bike’s front end. Two men on the e-bike were thrown into shock, one clutching his shoulder, the other hurt in the abdomen.

According to the police report, a taxi stopped in traffic on East 30th Street was struck on its left rear bumper by an e-bike traveling north and changing lanes. Two men riding the e-bike, ages 30 and 26, suffered injuries to the upper arm and abdomen and were described as being in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor in the crash. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The collision highlights the risks faced by people on bikes when drivers or riders make hazardous maneuvers in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803689, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck struck the rear of a taxi on East 44th Street near Fifth Avenue just after midnight. The crash left the truck driver, a 27-year-old man, with neck injuries. The street was quiet, headlights cutting through the dark.

According to the police report, a Ford pickup truck traveling south on East 44th Street collided with the left rear bumper of a Toyota taxi that was slowing or stopping near Fifth Avenue. The driver of the pickup, a 27-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The taxi was operated by a driver with a permit. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The impact highlights the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe following distances, especially in low-visibility nighttime conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on 8th Avenue struck a parked SUV’s rear bumper. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of impact.

According to the police report, at 14:51 on 8th Avenue near West 42nd Street in Manhattan, a 22-year-old male driver of a 2014 sedan was traveling north when he collided with the right rear bumper of a parked 2011 SUV. The driver was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The parked SUV was unoccupied, and no other contributing factors were noted. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, indicating the point of impact. The driver was properly licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802420, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact caused pain and shock. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Manhattan intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 5th Avenue in Manhattan struck a 64-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with West 37th Street around 2:30 PM. The vehicle was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end of the car. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in pain and shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This crash highlights the driver's failure to yield as the critical cause of harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The right rear passenger of the sedan suffered a head contusion. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The passenger remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 PM on 5th Avenue near West 39th Street in Manhattan. A 2019 Toyota taxi traveling south went straight ahead and impacted the center back end of a 2025 Hyundai sedan also traveling south. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end striking the sedan's center back end. The right rear passenger of the sedan, a 57-year-old female, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' front and rear ends, respectively.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old man walking along a Manhattan highway suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV struck him from behind. The driver’s failure to maintain distance and distraction caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV traveling east on a Manhattan highway struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian walking along the roadway near West 32nd Street. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. The collision caused center front end damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious but was injured. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed sedan driver struck a southbound SUV making a left turn near Vanderbilt Ave. Both male drivers suffered neck injuries and shock. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel collided with the SUV’s right front bumper, causing bruises and concussion symptoms.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:29 in Manhattan near 52 Vanderbilt Ave. A sedan, driven by an unlicensed male driver from New York, was parked and then struck the right front bumper of a southbound SUV making a left turn. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel sustained damage. Both drivers, males, were injured with neck injuries and reported shock; the sedan driver complained of a concussion, and the SUV driver had contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors without blaming the victims. The SUV driver was licensed and wearing a lap belt; the sedan driver was also belted but unlicensed. The collision underscores systemic dangers from driver inattention and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling east struck a sedan starting from parking on W 40 St near Avenue of the Americas. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe lane changing as the cause, highlighting driver error in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:11 on W 40 St near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A bus traveling east with 50 occupants collided with a sedan also traveling east that was starting from parking. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bus and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating a driver error. There are no victim behaviors listed as contributing factors. The collision resulted in bodily injury to the sedan driver, emphasizing the dangers posed by improper lane changes in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck a 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM on West 42nd Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a 25-year-old woman, was crossing the street with the signal when she was struck by a northbound bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary contributing factor but emphasizes the driver's failure to maintain attention. The bike showed no damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man was struck by a westbound sedan on W 45 St near Avenue of the Americas. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and was semiconscious. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on W 45 St struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was injured in the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both the vehicle and the pedestrian, emphasizing driver error. The driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs, leading to the collision. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors. The incident occurred in Manhattan's 10036 zip code at 15:35, highlighting systemic dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798214, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old woman suffered severe chest injuries after an SUV struck her while she crossed legally on West 31st Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her with the vehicle's center front end during a left turn.

According to the police report, at 20:02 on West 31st Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan, a 2013 SUV driven by a licensed male driver was making a left turn when it struck a 74-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was hit by the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained a severe chest injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation, with an injury severity level of 3. The driver’s error in not yielding during the left turn directly led to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding north was injured when a parked van’s left side door struck him. The impact fractured his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the crash involved confusion by the bicyclist, resulting in serious injury without ejection.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was injured after colliding with the left side doors of a parked 2018 Ford van on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm, classified as a severe injury. The van was stationary before the crash, and the point of impact was the van’s left side doors. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion on the bicyclist’s part. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No driver errors by the van operator were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles and the vulnerability of cyclists in such scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798996, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on W 45 St in Manhattan. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage and disregarded traffic control as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 45 St near 8 Ave in Manhattan at 8:53 PM. Two SUVs traveling north were involved. The rear SUV, occupied by a licensed male driver and one passenger, was stopped in traffic when the following SUV struck its center back end. The front SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. Both drivers and the front passenger sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The police report lists the contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver errors in lane management and failure to obey traffic signals. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused shock and injury but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An inattentive SUV driver making a left turn struck a 21-year-old woman crossing with the signal at a Manhattan intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion, remaining conscious despite the impact to her center front end.

According to the police report, at 11:54 AM in Manhattan on W 36 St near 9 Ave, a 2019 Chevrolet SUV driven by a licensed male driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian, a 21-year-old woman crossing with the signal, was struck by the vehicle's center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792859, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15