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A bus struck a bicyclist from behind on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Police cite the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:02 AM on West 42nd Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. A bus traveling eastbound rear-ended a bicyclist also moving eastbound. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old male, was injured with trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The cyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. The bus showed no damage, while the bike sustained impact damage at the center back end. The police data does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver error of the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided near 606 8th Avenue in Manhattan. Both male drivers suffered head injuries and concussions. Police report cites unsafe speed as the contributing factor. Both drivers were in shock but not ejected from their vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 606 8th Avenue in Manhattan at 5:57 AM. Two sedans, both traveling north, collided while parked. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers, males aged 28 and 30, sustained head injuries and were diagnosed with concussions. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were in shock at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims' behavior or safety equipment use beyond noting one driver used a lap belt and the other none.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn collided with a northbound bicyclist on 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 8 Avenue was struck by a taxi also heading north but making a left turn. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor, alongside pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2023 vehicle. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and the complexities of left turns in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756420, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus collided with a southbound bicyclist on 5th Avenue, injuring the rider’s elbow and arm. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered shock. Police cited driver inattention and outside distractions as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 5th Avenue near East 38th Street in Manhattan at 4:15 p.m. A bus traveling southbound struck a bicyclist also heading southbound. The point of impact was the bus’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors, highlighting errors on the part of the vehicle driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The focus remains on the bus driver’s failure to maintain attention, which led to this collision and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old female bicyclist suffered a head contusion and shock after a collision on East 40 Street. The bike was making a left turn when struck at the center front end by another vehicle traveling straight. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female bicyclist was injured on East 40 Street at 7:10 AM. The bicyclist, traveling north and making a left turn, was struck at the center front end by another vehicle moving straight east. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and was in shock but was not ejected from the bike. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both parties, with no direct driver errors cited. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the other vehicle and other damage to the bike. The report focuses on the impact and injuries without assigning fault or noting victim behavior as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756429, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi rear-ended a KIA SUV on 9th Avenue. Metal crumpled. The 65-year-old SUV driver bled from the head, held in by his belt. Flesh split. Southbound traffic moved on. Only one man left whole.

According to the police report, a taxi crashed into the rear of a KIA SUV at 9th Avenue and West 37th Street in Manhattan at 3:20 p.m. The report states, 'A taxi slammed into the back of a KIA SUV. The 65-year-old driver bled from the head. Lap belt held him in. Flesh split.' The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors in the crash. The taxi struck the center front end into the SUV’s left rear bumper, both vehicles traveling south. The data points to driver error—specifically inattention and aggression—as the cause of the violent impact. No evidence in the report attributes the crash to any action by the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a taxi from behind on West 30th Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 19:17 on West 30th Street in Manhattan, a pick-up truck traveling east rear-ended a taxi also moving east. The point of impact was the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the truck. The taxi driver, a 61-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the taxi. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 81-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan making a left turn on West 40 Street. The driver’s inattention and improper lane usage caused a hip and upper leg injury, leaving the pedestrian in shock and pain.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 40 Street and 8 Avenue in Manhattan at 16:12. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg injury, was in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2009 Cadillac sedan with two occupants. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factor to the pedestrian’s actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist traveling south on East 42nd Street was injured when a taxi door opened into his path. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the collision, resulting in abrasions and upper arm injuries to the rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 42nd Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan at 6:45 PM. A southbound bicyclist collided with the right side doors of a parked taxi. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, suffered abrasions and an upper arm injury but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The taxi was stationary before the crash, and the impact was on the taxi's right side doors and the bike's center front end. No safety equipment was reported on the bicyclist. The collision resulted directly from the taxi driver's failure to maintain awareness, creating a hazardous condition for the vulnerable rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck an e-scooter rider on West 42 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered head abrasions. Police cited the bus driver’s inattention and following too closely as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on West 42 Street near Broadway in Manhattan. The bus was traveling straight ahead when it rear-ended an e-scooter that was parked or stationary. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the bus driver. The e-scooter sustained no damage, and the bus also showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious after the crash but injured. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe following distances in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter traveling east struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk on West 33 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The scooter showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:39 AM on West 33 Street near 42nd in Manhattan. A pedestrian, described as a 41-year-old male, was crossing outside a designated crosswalk when he was struck by an eastbound e-scooter. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The e-scooter driver was the sole occupant and the vehicle sustained no damage, with the point of impact at the center front end. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The absence of driver errors such as failure to yield is notable, but the circumstances highlight the risks posed by vehicles operating near pedestrians outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at 7 Avenue and West 42 Street in Manhattan. The female driver of one sedan suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and driver distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:31 PM on 7 Avenue near West 42 Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling east and south collided, impacting the center front end of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. The female driver of the southbound sedan, age 43, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured driver beyond those cited by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling north on Avenue of the Americas struck a pedestrian crossing against the signal at West 35th Street. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver showed no vehicle damage, indicating impact with the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a taxi proceeding straight ahead northbound on Avenue of the Americas collided with a pedestrian at the intersection with West 35th 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 operating the vehicle properly, with no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal, as noted in the police data, without attributing fault to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi turning right on West 31 Street struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash report cites the taxi driver's failure to yield and passing too closely as key factors.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 31 Street in Manhattan was making a right turn when it struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity classified as moderate. The report explicitly identifies the taxi driver's failure to yield the right-of-way and passing too closely as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the report emphasizes the driver's errors as the primary cause. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. This collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver failures to yield in busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old man crossing West 39th Street was struck by a sedan traveling west. The driver’s inattention caused impact to the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. The victim suffered abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on West 39th Street collided with a 53-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside of a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions, and was conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain focus. No damage was reported to the vehicle, indicating the collision impact was primarily against the pedestrian. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the deadly consequences of driver distraction in Manhattan’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743515, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a northbound taxi, distracted and starting from parking, struck her outside an intersection. The impact hit the taxi’s right side doors. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota taxi traveling north near 420 8th Avenue struck her. The taxi was starting from parking and impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The taxi showed no vehicle damage. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially to vulnerable pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist suffered head abrasions after a collision on 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved driver inattention, striking the cyclist from behind. The rider was not ejected and wore no helmet, sustaining moderate injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 7:20 AM on 5 Avenue near West 37 Street in Manhattan. The injured party was a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound, who sustained head abrasions and was not ejected from his bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the bicyclist's vehicle, indicating a rear-end collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The data shows the bicyclist was going straight ahead when struck. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man was injured when a bus traveling east on West 42nd Street struck him outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. According to police, pedestrian confusion contributed to the crash.

At 18:46 on West 42nd Street in Manhattan, a bus traveling straight ahead struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian outside an intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus impacted the pedestrian on its right rear quarter panel but sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no helmet or crossing signal issues were mentioned. The crash highlights risks posed by pedestrian confusion in traffic environments involving large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck blocked West 34th. The driver failed to yield. A young cyclist smashed into steel, head torn open, blood darkening the asphalt. The bike twisted. The truck stood silent. The cyclist stayed awake, pain sharp and present.

A 25-year-old cyclist suffered severe head lacerations after colliding with the side of a box truck on West 34th Street. According to the police report, the truck driver failed to yield the right-of-way, causing the cyclist to strike the truck's right side doors. The report states, 'A box truck failed to yield. A 25-year-old cyclist hit its side. Head split open. Blood pooled on blacktop.' The cyclist remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail appears only after the driver’s error in the report. The crash left the bicycle twisted beneath the truck, underscoring the danger when large vehicles disregard vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742639, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevy SUV struck a man riding with traffic on West 33rd Street. The driver, distracted by a passenger, crushed the cyclist’s leg. Steel met flesh. The city’s silence echoed. The pain was immediate. The street stayed straight. The wound stayed open.

According to the police report, a man riding with traffic on West 33rd Street was struck by the rear quarter of a Chevy SUV. The collision left the cyclist with a broken leg and crush injuries. The report states the driver was distracted by a passenger at the time of the crash, listing 'Passenger Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The SUV was traveling east and had two occupants. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and was not at an intersection. The police report does not cite any cyclist behavior as contributing to the crash. The impact occurred on a straight stretch of street, with the SUV’s right rear quarter panel making contact. The report does not mention any evasive action or hazardous conditions, focusing solely on the driver’s distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15