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A Ford SUV made a right turn and collided with the rear of a Ford truck going straight on West 35 Street in Manhattan. The right rear passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe speed and following too closely.

According to the police report, at 9:25 AM on West 35 Street in Manhattan, a 2019 Ford SUV was making a right turn when it rear-ended a 2013 Ford truck traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the truck. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the truck had no damage. The report cites the SUV driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." A 41-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision highlights driver error in maintaining safe distance and speed during maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck him on West 42 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected, but sustained internal injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:25 on West 42 Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained neck injuries classified as severity 3 and remained conscious without ejection. The report cites the SUV driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's right front quarter panel. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver disregard of traffic controls and inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740063, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist on West 39th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The crash involved limited driver visibility and occurred with the sedan parked and the bike traveling westbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 39th Street involving a 2022 Honda sedan and a 42-year-old male bicyclist. The sedan was parked when the crash happened, impacting the left side doors. The bicyclist, traveling westbound, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributing to the crash, indicating driver error related to limited visibility. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the obstructed view likely prevented avoiding the collision. The incident highlights systemic dangers posed by limited visibility in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman suffered abrasions and elbow injuries after a taxi failed to yield while making a left turn on East 32 Street in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on East 32 Street in Manhattan struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at 10:30 PM. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report cites the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors. The taxi was making a left turn when the impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end. Notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is documented but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a box truck going straight on Avenue of the Americas. The sedan’s left side took the impact. An 18-year-old rear passenger suffered bruises and elbow injuries, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:15 on Avenue of the Americas involving a sedan and a box truck. The sedan, driven by a male with a learner's permit, was making a left turn when it collided with the box truck traveling straight north. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors and the truck’s center front end. The report cites driver inexperience as a contributing factor. An 18-year-old male occupant in the sedan’s left rear seat was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers executing left turns in busy traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck at an intersection by a parked flat rack truck. The truck showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection near 1216 Broadway in Manhattan at 7:30 pm. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2020 flat rack truck, parked and facing south, with no reported damage. The point of impact was the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision and was conscious after the impact. The driver was licensed and operating a vehicle registered in New York. The data highlights a collision involving a stationary vehicle and a pedestrian, underscoring risks posed by parked trucks in pedestrian spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738482, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist heading straight on West 40th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:40 AM on West 40th Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A 2022 Chevrolet sedan was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling straight southbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The injury severity was classified as moderate. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. There were no contributing factors listed for the bicyclist. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737073, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dualtron e-scooter, unlicensed and fast, tore up Avenue of the Americas. Two women fell. One bled from the face. The other’s skull shattered. The street, lit and busy, became a field of wounds and sirens.

According to the police report, an unlicensed man operating a MINIMOTORS Dualtron Thunder e-scooter traveled north on Avenue of the Americas near West 34th Street. The report states the e-scooter struck two women, ages 43 and 51, who were not at an intersection. One woman suffered severe facial lacerations and remained conscious; the other sustained crush injuries to the head and was found unconscious. The narrative describes the scene as the e-scooter 'tore through the night,' leaving both victims injured in its wake. The police report highlights that the driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license are specified in the report. The victims’ actions are listed only as 'other actions in roadway,' with no indication from the report that these contributed to the collision. The focus remains on the unlicensed operation and the resulting harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737136, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel struck flesh in the heart of Times Square. A scooter, northbound, collided head-on with a cyclist. Blood pooled on the pavement. The cyclist’s face torn open. Tourists recoiled. The city’s lights flashed, but the street did not yield.

A 24-year-old cyclist was seriously injured in a head-on collision with a northbound scooter at 3 Times Square, according to the police report. The report states the cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, suffered severe facial injuries and heavy bleeding after being struck by the scooter. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for the crash, highlighting a failure in lane discipline by at least one vehicle operator. The narrative describes the moment: 'Face split open. Blood on the pavement. Steel met skin.' The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but places primary emphasis on improper lane usage. The collision left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, underscoring the dangers vulnerable road users face amid chaotic Midtown traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver in Manhattan rear-ended a box truck while making a left turn. The crash caused injury and shock to the taxi driver, who was restrained by a lap belt. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue of the Americas near West 45 Street in Manhattan at 9:30 p.m. A taxi, initially parked, collided with the trailer of a westbound box truck making a left turn. The taxi driver, a 27-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, restrained by a lap belt and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factors for the taxi driver. The box truck driver was also cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Vehicle damage was noted on the taxi's right rear bumper and quarter panel, while the box truck sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old bicyclist suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a taxi struck him on West 35th Street in Manhattan. The taxi was entering a parked position when the collision occurred. The bicyclist was in shock and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash happened around 12:30 a.m. on West 35th Street in Manhattan. A 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a taxi, driven by a licensed male driver from New York, was entering a parked position and struck the bicyclist on the right side doors. The bicyclist, who was traveling westbound, suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The taxi driver’s maneuver into a parked spot created a hazardous situation leading to the impact. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan involved was parked and sustained damage to its left front bumper but was not a direct factor in the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck a bicyclist traveling west on West 31 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed dangers from driver inattention and defective pavement.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a parked Nissan SUV on West 31 Street in Manhattan around 2:30 p.m. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead, when the SUV, which was parked, was struck at its left rear bumper by the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with a complaint of pain or nausea and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain awareness. Additionally, 'Pavement Defective' was noted as a secondary factor, indicating systemic roadway hazards. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident underscores the lethal consequences of distracted driving and infrastructure issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old female bicyclist suffered severe whole-body injuries and shock after a collision on West 37th Street. The impact involved a Hyundai SUV striking the cyclist’s center front end. The cyclist was not ejected but complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 on West 37th Street in Manhattan involving a female bicyclist and a Hyundai SUV traveling westbound. The bicyclist, traveling southbound, was struck at the center front end of the SUV. The report notes the bicyclist sustained injuries to her entire body with an injury severity rated at 3 and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or the bicyclist, listing the cyclist’s contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was going straight ahead and caused the impact without recorded vehicle damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East 42 Street at 5:50 p.m. A 27-year-old driver suffered bruises and an arm injury. Police cite defective brakes as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the front bumpers of both vehicles, revealing mechanical failure and driver error.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 42 Street at 17:50 involving two sedans, including a taxi. The report highlights 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure played a role in the collision. The 27-year-old male driver, who was conscious and not ejected, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The impact points were the right front bumper of the taxi and the left front bumper of the other sedan, both sustaining damage. The drivers were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on vehicle defects and driver errors that led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731110, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance traveling east on West 34th Street struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway. The impact to the pedestrian’s head caused a concussion. According to the police report, pedestrian confusion contributed to the crash.

At 8:26 PM, an ambulance driving straight east on West 34th Street collided with a pedestrian working in the roadway, according to the police report. The ambulance’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing head injuries and a concussion. The pedestrian, a 45-year-old male, was conscious but seriously injured. The report cites “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as a contributing factor, highlighting confusion on the pedestrian’s part. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The ambulance sustained damage to its right front bumper. This crash underscores the dangers pedestrians face even when working in the roadway and the critical role of pedestrian confusion in such incidents.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossed West 36th near Seventh. A Toyota SUV, its driver distracted, struck him head-on. He died on the pavement. The SUV showed no scars. The man bore them all. The city’s streets demand attention. Distraction delivers death.

A 34-year-old man was killed while crossing West 36th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan, according to the police report. At 11:31 p.m., a 2023 Toyota SUV, described as 'going straight ahead,' struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The narrative states, 'A man crossed the street. A 2023 Toyota SUV drove straight. Its front end struck him. He died there on the pavement. The driver was distracted.' The SUV sustained no visible damage, while the pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. No contributing factors were attributed to the victim. The report underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a side collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The crash involved limited visibility and an oversized vehicle, causing abrasions to the cyclist’s lower arm and hand. The SUV sustained right-side damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:31 in Manhattan near West 36 Street and 53rd. A 26-year-old male bicyclist driving a pedicab was struck on the left side by a 2022 Chevrolet SUV traveling eastbound. The SUV impacted the right side doors, sustaining damage there. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to limited visibility and the SUV’s size. No pedestrian or bicyclist errors are listed as causes. The bicyclist was not using safety equipment. This collision highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles and obstructed views in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728617, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The truck driver, 58, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:49 on West 42nd Street near 9 Avenue in Manhattan. A 58-year-old male pick-up truck driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and experiencing shock. The report states the pick-up truck was changing lanes and impacted the left rear bumper of a sedan traveling southbound. The collision point was the truck's right front bumper. The police identified 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factors for the crash. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed. The report focuses on driver errors by the pick-up truck operator, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728261, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south struck a parked sedan on East 34 Street, causing injuries to the taxi driver and front passenger. Both suffered head contusions. Police cite driver inattention and limited view as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 on East 34 Street when a taxi traveling south collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the taxi's left side doors and the sedan's center back end. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi's front passenger and driver both sustained head contusions and bruises but were conscious and not ejected. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims' actions, focusing instead on driver error and environmental conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist and a 74-year-old female pedestrian collided in Manhattan’s Times Square. Both suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:11 in Manhattan’s Times Square involving a southbound bicyclist and a pedestrian not at an intersection. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The 74-year-old female pedestrian suffered abrasions to her hip and upper leg. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as contributing factors for both parties. The bicyclist was traveling straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with the right front bumper of his bike. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The report highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield, as central to the crash, without attributing fault to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728606, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15