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A male cyclist traveling east on West 43rd Street struck a 58-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm injury. The bike showed no damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified according to the police report.

According to the police report, a licensed male cyclist riding a bike eastbound on West 43rd Street collided with a 58-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining an upper arm injury classified as internal and moderate severity. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The bike sustained no damage. The report lists contributing factors for the pedestrian as unspecified, and no driver errors or violations are explicitly cited. The pedestrian’s location and actions are marked as not applicable, and no safety equipment or behavioral factors are noted. The report focuses on the collision details without attributing fault or specifying driver errors such as failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man suffered severe body injuries after a driverless vehicle struck him near East 45th Street in Manhattan. The impact fractured and dislocated bones, leaving the pedestrian conscious but seriously hurt. The incident highlights dangers from uncontrolled vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:17 near East 45th Street in Manhattan. A pedestrian, a 31-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report identifies a 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the vehicle was uncontrolled at the time of impact. The pedestrian was not in the roadway, and no contributing factors were attributed to him. The vehicles involved included a parked 2017 Toyota sedan and a stopped 2023 Tesla taxi, both damaged on their front bumpers. The taxi had two occupants and a licensed male driver. The uncontrolled vehicle's failure to remain under control caused the collision, underscoring systemic risks posed by driverless or runaway vehicles in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699607, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on West 30 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the cyclist traveling straight eastbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:15 on West 30 Street in Manhattan. A sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a bicyclist also traveling eastbound. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the sedan driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper striking the cyclist. There was no damage reported to the sedan. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in yielding during left turns, posing systemic danger to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698744, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a right turn at a Manhattan intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian, crossing with the signal, suffered upper arm injuries and bruising but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection near 529 5 Avenue in Manhattan around 10:00 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2021 Chevrolet SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A truck making a left turn hit a northbound bicyclist on West 34 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 Chevrolet truck was making a left turn westbound on West 34 Street at 8:30 a.m. when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male wearing a helmet, was struck on the right front bumper of the truck. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the truck driver as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. Vehicle damage was noted on the truck’s left front bumper, while the bike sustained damage on the right front bumper area. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was injured when an SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection on 9 Avenue. Impact to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg caused contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai SUV traveling east on 9 Avenue was making a left turn at 12:15 a.m. when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections, placing vulnerable pedestrians at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694894, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling east collided with a northbound bicyclist making a left turn on West 34 Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged the right front quarter panels of both vehicles, highlighting driver error in the intersection.

According to the police report, at 20:07 on West 34 Street near 7 Avenue in Manhattan, a taxi traveling eastbound struck a bicyclist traveling northbound who was making a left turn. The collision occurred at the right front quarter panels of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Toyota car. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify any contributing factors for the taxi driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements in intersections and the systemic risk to vulnerable road users like bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A One Wheel slammed into a man crossing Avenue of the Americas. The impact split his head. Blood pooled on the cold street. He stayed conscious, wounded and exposed, as the city moved around him.

According to the police report, a man was crossing Avenue of the Americas at West 42nd Street when a One Wheel traveling north struck him head-on. The collision caused severe lacerations to the pedestrian's head, leaving him conscious but bleeding on the roadway. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, listing 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The One Wheel's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at busy intersections and the dangers present when vehicles and people intersect outside of designated crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backed into a 39-year-old woman standing off West 33rd Street. Her head split open. Blood ran. Twelve vehicles tangled in the chaos. Alcohol fueled the crash. The street roared. She fell silent. Systemic danger, unchecked.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old woman stood off the roadway on West 33rd Street near 7th Avenue when a sedan reversed into her, splitting her head open and causing severe bleeding. The impact set off a chain reaction, tangling twelve vehicles. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, stating one driver had been drinking. The woman was not in the roadway at the time. The police report highlights the driver's error—backing up while impaired—as the direct cause of the injury and the pileup. No victim action contributed to the crash. The incident exposes the lethal risk of impaired driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man was struck on 7 Avenue by a southbound Yellow Taxi. The driver changed lanes unsafely, hitting the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered bruises and elbow injuries. The taxi showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a Yellow Taxi traveling south on 7 Avenue struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver's unsafe lane changing and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver errors in lane changes and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck an e-scooter in Manhattan at 333 5 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, 67, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as factors. The taxi made a left turn into the scooter’s path.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight south at 333 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 67-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The taxi’s left side doors were damaged on impact. The e-scooter showed no vehicle damage. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when turning vehicles fail to yield or pay attention to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on West 37 Street. The scooter driver was unlicensed and injured seriously. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to yield.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 37 Street in Manhattan involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter at the left rear bumper. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no fatalities. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The collision highlights risks posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man crossing East 42nd Street was hit by a westbound SUV. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He was left unconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling westbound, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report notes no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689018, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver distracted by inattention struck a bicyclist traveling north on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries. The rider was incoherent and unhelmeted at the scene. The taxi was parked before impact.

According to the police report, a taxi driver, distracted and inattentive, collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound on 8th Avenue near 481 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained serious head injuries, resulting in incoherence at the scene. The taxi was initially parked and struck the cyclist on its left side doors, damaging the left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685326, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 81-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas. The driver, going straight, hit her with the left front quarter panel. She suffered a back fracture and dislocation. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing West 42 Street at Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details are unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.

A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan made a left turn on West 35 Street in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. A 28-year-old female pedestrian was struck at the intersection. She suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was left in shock. No visible complaints were reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on West 35 Street in Manhattan made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was injured in the hip and upper leg and experienced shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact to the left front bumper. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no safety equipment or complaints were noted. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way was the primary driver error identified in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped slammed into the back of a stopped sedan on 9 Avenue. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The sedan driver was unhurt. Both vehicles damaged front and rear.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on 9 Avenue rear-ended a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating the moped driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The sedan driver was not injured. The moped's front end and the sedan's rear end both sustained damage. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changing lanes struck a taxi going straight on West 39th Street in Manhattan. The 85-year-old sedan driver suffered a back injury. Police cited failure to yield and aggressive driving as factors. Both vehicles damaged on front quarter panels.

According to the police report, a 2021 sedan and a 2020 taxi collided on West 39th Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The sedan driver, an 85-year-old man, was injured with back trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes when it impacted the taxi, which was traveling straight. Damage occurred to the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the taxi. The sedan driver was licensed in Florida, and the taxi driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries or helmet use were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682098, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north on Avenue of the Americas hit a pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The woman suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver failed to maintain proper lane usage and was inattentive. The victim was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Avenue of the Americas struck a female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and injured, with no contributing factors attributed to her. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and improper lane use in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678271, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15